ESPN's Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft present The Playbook for NFL Week 6, which kicks off Thursday night with Seattle at Denver. The column combines projected scores, over/unders, win probabilities and fantasy advice for seasonlong leagues and DFS, with sit/start guidance, last-minute waiver adds and lineup choices.
The guide also folds in ESPN's Shadow Reports, which use play-by-play data to track where each wide receiver and cornerback lines up on each play. By identifying defensive schemes and likely shadow situations, the analysis aims to offer more precise weekly matchup guidance.
Advice is centered on 12-team PPR leagues with standard scoring and lineup settings of 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 Flex, 1 K and 1 D/ST. Charts list every player projected for at least 6.0 fantasy points, along with all D/STs. Matchup ratings reflect raw and volume-adjusted fantasy points allowed to each position by the opposing defense.
The Seahawks are projected to beat the Broncos 23-18, with Emanuel Wilson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba listed as lineup locks. Jaylen Waddle's season has yet to find traction in Denver, as he has been held to a 2-19-0 receiving line and sits outside the top 30 receivers in catches and yardage. Seattle's defense has allowed the third-fewest yards and fantasy points to receivers this season, so Waddle is no more than a flex option. The column notes that projections and rankings are subject to updates over the weekend.
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