With too many injuries to count and bye weeks starting to hit, everyone is going to need to rely on a streamer at some point. To qualify as a streamer, you need to be a player who is being started in less than 50% of leagues. Below are my favorite streamers ahead of week 6 to help you win your matchup in fantasy football.
QB Streamer: Kirk Cousins ATL
Cousins is coming off of one of the best games of his career and the best game since his achilles injury last year. In the win he completed 72.4% of his passes throwing for over 500 yards and 4 touchdowns finishing with 34.4 fantasy points. This week Cousins draws a favorable matchup against the Carolina Panthers. On average the Panthers defense is allowing 232.4 passing yards, 2.2 touchdowns, and 18.7 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. I fully expect the Falcons passing game to build off of their momentum from last week and it will lead to a good day for Kirk Cousins in fantasy football.
Honorable Mention: Daniel Jones NYG
RB Streamer: Chase Brown CIN
Zach Moss has been dealing with injuries the last two weeks and has allowed Brown to see an increase in volume during that stretch. Head coach Zac Taylor mentioned that Moss will be able to go in week 6, but in what capacity is still to be determined. In the last three weeks, Chase Brown has been averaging 13.6 touches and 71.6 total yards while adding 3 touchdowns. Among qualified running backs he ranks 4th in yards after contact per attempt, 9th in missed tackle rate, and 11th in explosive run rate. He has been able to put up these numbers while playing under 40% of the snaps. Brown is a talented running back and with the likelihood of more opportunities this week he is the best streamer in week 6.
Honorable Mention: Rico Dowdle DAL
WR Streamer: Jalen Tolbert DAL
With the injury to Brandin Cooks, Tolbert slots into that WR2 role in Dallas that has been valuable in fantasy football. Over the last two weeks, Tolbert has an 80% route participation and an 18.8% target share on one of the most pass-happy teams in the NFL. Against the Steelers, he finished with 7 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets. The Lions have allowed the 4th most points in half PPR formats to opposing WRs, providing an intriguing matchup for Tolbert. He is a FLEX play in 12 man leagues this week and the perfect streamer.
Honorable Mention: Darius Slayton NYG
TE Streamer: Tyler Conklin NYJ
Last week in London, Conklin had 6 catches for 55 yards on 9 targets and has been a reliable TE for Aaron Rodgers in New York the previous three weeks. On the season Conklin ranks in the top 2 among tight ends in snap share, route, route participation, and deep targets. Despite these key metrics he still has not found his way into the end zone yet this season. The Bills are right around the middle of the pack this season against tight ends in fantasy football and with Conklin’s high volume the last few weeks I expect him to be a quality streamer in week 6.
Honorable Mention: Cade Otton TB
K Streamer: Tyler Bass BUF
Bass currently is ranked the 15th-best kicker in fantasy football but has an intriguing matchup in week 6 against the Jets. Despite having one of the league’s best defenses, the Jets are tied for 2nd with the most points allowed to kickers in fantasy football. With Josh Allen at QB, the Bills will move the ball better than most teams will against the Jets. Do not be afraid to stream Bass this week if your kicker has a bye week or has struggled this season.
Honorable Mention: Jake Bates DET
DEF Streamer: Houston Texans DEF
The Texans defense this season ranks right in the middle of the pack averaging 5.8 points per game in fantasy football. This week against the Patriots, they should be in for their 2nd performance over 10 points this season. The Patriots are currently allowing opposing defenses to score an average of 10.4 points per game against them and give rookie QB Drake Maye his first start in week 6. The Texans elite pass rush should have a field day against a weak Patriots offensive line making them my favorite defense to stream in week 6.
Honorable Mention: Philadelphia Eagles DEF