Matchup Previews, Injuries, and News: Week 6

Matchup previews compiled by Dave Kluge with all of the news and notes pertinent to Week 6 of fantasy football.

Dave Kluge's Matchup Previews, Injuries, and News: Week 6 Dave Kluge Published 10/11/2024

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There's a lot of NFL news to sift through. We compile all of the fantasy-relevant news and notes you'll need in a bulleted list of matchup previews.

Read along with an accompanying podcast from Dave Kluge and Jeff Bell as they dive deep into this week's biggest storylines.

Bye Weeks

Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins

Thursday Night Football

San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks

Sunday London Game - Sunday, 9:30 am ET

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Chicago Bears

  • Marcedes Lewis (rest) did not practice Thursday
  • Gabe Davis (knee) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Evan Engram (hamstring) limited Wednesday and Thursday, HC Doug Pederson is optimistic that he’ll return in Week 6
  • Travis Etienne Jr. (shoulder) limited Wednesday and Thursday; avoided serious injury
  • Devin Duvernay (hamstring) placed on IR
  • Jaguars' travel plans pushed back due to Hurricane Milton

Sunday Early Games - Sunday, 1:00 pm ET

Washington Commanders @ Baltimore Ravens

Arizona Cardinals @ Green Bay Packers

Houston Texans @ New England Patriots

  • Nico Collins (hamstring) placed on IR
  • Joe Mixon (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday, told reporters he feels good, will make decision after Friday’s practice
  • Dameon Pierce (hamstring) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday, on track to play
  • Robert Woods (foot) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, not expected to play
  • Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • Kendrick Bourne (knee) limited Wednesday or Thursday
  • K.J. Osborne (shoulder) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Drake Maye will start in Week 6

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints

  • Rachaad White (foot) limited Wednesday, did not practice Thursday
  • Jalen McMillan (hamstring) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Trey Palmer (concussion) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • Taysom Hill (rib) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • Alvin Kamara (hand) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday
  • Rashid Shaheed (hip) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday, expects to play
  • KenDre Miller (hamstring) practicing in full
  • Derek Carr (oblique) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday; expected to miss multiple games
  • Spencer Rattler will start in Week 6

Cleveland Browns @ Philadelphia Eagles

Indianapolis Colts @ Tennessee Titans

  • Josh Downs (toe) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • Michael Pittman Jr (back) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, expected to miss some time, candidate for IR
  • Anthony Richardson (oblique) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
  • Jonathan Taylor (ankle) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, says ankle is "way better"
  • Trey Sermon (collarbone) did not practice Wednesday, full participant Thursday
  • DeAndre Hopkins (rest) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
  • Treylon Burks (personal) did not practice Wednesday, full participant Thursday
  • Will Levis (shoulder) practicing in full

Sunday Afternoon Games - Sunday, 4:05-4:25 pm ET

Los Angeles Chargers @ Denver Broncos

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Las Vegas Raiders

Atlanta Falcons @ Carolina Panthers

Detroit Lions @ Dallas Cowboys

Sunday Night Football - Sunday, 8:20 pm ET

Cincinnati Bengals @ New York Giants

  • Chase Brown (quadricep) full participant Wednesday, limited Thursday
  • Zack Moss (foot) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday
  • Joe Burrow (right wrist) practicing in full
  • Mike Gesicki (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday
  • Malik Nabers (concussion) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • Devin Singletary (groin) limited Wednesday and Thursday, trending in the right direction per HC Brian Daboll

Monday Night Football - Monday, 8:15 pm ET

Buffalo Bills @ New York Jets

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