Fantasy football rankings and projections released for Week 6
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

As Week 6 of the NFL season approaches, SportsLine's model has unveiled its Fantasy football rankings and projections, considering the impact of four teams on bye. Key players like Drake Maye and Jordan Love have shown recent improvement, supplying more options for lineups. Injuries to monitor include Lamar Jackson and Chris Olave, while the depth of Philadelphia's running backs is being tested due to injuries. One surprising recommendation from the model highlights Colts receiver Josh Downs as a strong option against the Titans. Users are encouraged to check the full rankings before finalizing their lineups.
- •SportsLine model reveals Fantasy football picks for Week 6
- •Four teams on bye affect lineups and rankings
- •Injuries include Lamar Jackson and Chris Olave
- •Colts Josh Downs projected as a top Fantasy WR
- •Model simulates each NFL game 10,000 times for accuracy
- 9:03 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy football rankings, projections, lineups, sleepers for Week 6 from proven model
"SportsLine's model reveals its Week 6 Fantasy football projections, PPR rankings, start-sit advice for sites like CBS Sports, ESPN and Yahoo
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