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Tevin Coleman scores in Falcons’ win.

Coleman carried ten times for 35 yards and added one reception for six yards and a touchdown against the Buccaneers. The score was on a pass in the flat, which Coleman took with his great acceleration to the front pylon. Rookie Ito Smith (11 carries, 22 yards, touchdown) remains heavily involved in a tandem with Coleman while Freeman is out, but Coleman is the more explosive player and a stronger fantasy option. Coleman’s upside might be relatively capped with Smith taking work (or if Devonta Freeman returns next week), but he’ll be at least a FLEX option for Week 7 against the Giants.

10/15/18 - 08:50 AM ET

DeSean Jackson catches four passes in Week 6.

Jackson gained 77 yards on his four reception, drawing nine targets, which tied for the team lead. The veteran receiver also had one carry for seven yards. On the final play of the game, Jackson nearly had a chance for a game-winning touchdown on a lateral to him at the sideline, but it bounced and got by him and out of bounds; Jackson was visibly upset after the play. Next week against the Browns should be a tougher matchup for Jackson.

10/15/18 - 08:14 AM ET

Antonio Brown scores game-winning touchdown in 28-21 victory over the Bengals.

Brown caught five passes for 105 yards, including a 31-yard touchdown on a quick pass with ten seconds remaining to give the Steelers a huge divisional win. Pittsburgh’s offense looked really good on the road because AB (six targets) wasn’t forced the ball, as he trailed JuJu Smith-Schuster (ten), Vance McDonald (eight), Jesse James (seven), and James Conner (seven) for looks in the passing game. The superstar wideout heads into the bye with a 40/478/6 line in six games, and he will be an elite WR1 against the Browns in a couple weeks.

10/15/18 - 08:47 AM ET

Peyton Barber plays well in Buccaneers’ loss.

Coming off the bye week, Barber remained the clear top running back over second-round rookie Ronald Jones (one carry, three receptions), carrying 13 times for 82 yards along with four receptions for 24 yards and a touchdown. The score came on a five-yard pass over the middle late in the game, bringing the Bucs within one possession in the five-point loss. As long as Barber continues to play well, he’ll likely remain the top running back for Tampa Bay, making him at least a FLEX option in fantasy lineups.

10/15/18 - 08:11 AM ET

Matt Ryan torches the Buccaneers in Falcons’ win.

After the pass protection really struggled last week against the Steelers, the offensive line bounced back with a strong performance in the Week 6 win against Tampa Bay. Ryan was given plenty of time to make deep drop backs and get the ball out to his many weapons as he continued his excellent play. Matty Ice was 31/41 for 354 yards and three touchdowns along with one carry for 13 yards in the 34-29 victory. The scores were to Mohamed Sanu (for 35 yards), Austin Hooper, and Tevin Coleman. In his last four games, Ryan has thrown for 1,432 yards (358 per game), 12 touchdowns, and zero interceptions. The 2016 NFL MVP is in his MVP form, and he’s a strong QB1 next Monday night against a Giants team that was just lit up for three touchdowns by Carson Wentz.

10/15/18 - 08:47 AM ET

Jameis Winston throws four touchdowns in first start of 2018.

Coming off the bye, Winston had an excellent matchup against an injury-riddled Falcons defense, and the Bucs had to play behind in the game, which led to a big fantasy performance. Winston was 30/41 for 395 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions along with five carries for 31 yards in the Week 6 loss. The scores were to Chris Godwin, Cameron Brate, O.J. Howard, and Peyton Barber, with the final touchdown bringing the Bucs within one possession late in the game. Winston could be in a lot of shootouts with this defense, which makes him a high-upside—but volatile—fantasy option.

10/15/18 - 08:09 AM ET

Anthony Auclair catches one pass in Week 6.

Auclair’s lone reception went for five yards. He’s more of a real-life contributor than fantasy asset for now.

10/15/18 - 08:43 AM ET