Fantasy Focus Football – Week 6: “BUST ALERT 🚨 Sit Derrick Henry, Matthew Stafford EXPLODES 🚀!!!”

ESPN | Hosts: Field Yates, Stephania Bell, Mike Clay, Daniel Dopp
Special Segment: “Facts vs. Feelings” with Liz Loza & Presley | Guest: Marcus Grant (NFL Fantasy Live)
Date: October 9, 2025

Episode Overview

This high-energy episode of “Fantasy Focus Football” zeroes in on Week 6’s biggest fantasy storylines, with an emphasis on bold, “shake it up” moves for your lineups. Liz Loza—joined by Presley and special guest Marcus Grant—delivers actionable advice, data-backed analysis, and lighthearted banter, focused on navigating midseason slumps and maximizing opportunity. Key players include Matthew Stafford (top streaming QB), Derrick Henry (bust alert), Darren Waller (comeback), and advice-filled “Fantasy Therapy” Q&A.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Quarterback Streaming Star: Matthew Stafford

Timestamp: 03:27 – 04:46

• Matthew Stafford is highlighted as the premier streaming QB for Week 6
  • Has scored 25+ fantasy points in back-to-back games, with over 375 passing yards in each (03:27)
  • Attributes surge to the addition of playmakers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams:

    "Puka Nkua and Devonte Adams are combining for a 60% target share, 50% in the red zone and 67% in the end zone." - Liz Loza (03:56)

  • Stafford faces a Ravens defense that “has allowed the second most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks” (04:18)
  • Stafford is called a “top-5 QB for Week 6” with clear bounce-back and high-ceiling potential

2. Bust Alert: Derrick Henry

Timestamp: 04:46 – 06:55

• Recent performance has disappointed; bust candidate for Week 6
  • Henry only exceeds 20 catches in a season twice in 10-year career – limited pass-game upside
  • Split:
    • In Ravens wins: >20 FPPG
    • In losses: <14 FPPG, and this season mostly losses (05:22–05:55)
  • Four straight games with fewer than 11 fantasy points (05:55)
  • Bad matchup: Rams allow third fewest fantasy points to RBs, and have yet to allow a rushing TD (06:31)
• Possible Buy-Low Opportunity:
  • With Ravens’ bye in Week 7 and Lamar expected back Week 8, Henry could improve in the second half (06:44)

Quote:

“If you are needing to do that, buying low on Henry for the back half of the season might be an option.” – Liz Loza (06:48)

3. Darren Waller: The Comeback Continues

Timestamp: 07:14 – 09:24

• Waller emerges as key red zone weapon on Dolphins:
  • Third TD in two games, 5 catches/78 yards in Week 5; now clear third option in offense with Tyreek Hill out
  • 18.8 fantasy points last week—most in first 20 minutes, potential for more as season progresses (07:51)
  • Facing Chargers, who are stingy but have allowed TDs to tight ends
• ‘Sell high’ trade candidate if you want to shake up your roster and stream TE (09:14)

4. Under-the-Radar Streamer: AJ Barner

Timestamp: 10:17 – 11:59

• Emerging Seahawks tight end boasts 79% snap share, high route participation, and red zone success:
  • 7/7 catches for 53 yds & 2 TDs last week (11:33)
  • Tied for most TDs at position, widely available in ESPN leagues
  • “Barner is currently available in nearly 95% of ESPN fantasy leagues.” (11:55)

5. Fantasy Therapy Q&A with Marcus Grant

Begins: 12:02

A. Stefan Diggs’ Future in New England

(12:55 – 15:19)

• Both agree: Diggs is “back,” showing WR2 (possibly higher) rest-of-season value after strong Week 5 and triple digits in Week 4.
• Increased average depth of target; offense structured for more downfield plays (14:44)
• Quote:

  "He's going to turn the page and continue this new chapter with some success." – Marcus Grant (14:04)

B. Evaluating CMC for Josh Jacobs Trade

(15:39 – 20:01)

• Marcus offers empathy:
  “Jacobs can certainly fulfill your fantasy needs in a different way… but I think in the end, you'll be just as happy.” (16:54)
• Liz’s reality check:
  CMC is more efficient, but the trade is “problematic” unless concerned about McCaffrey’s health and workload (17:27)
• Notes Jacobs’ efficiency drop after heavy 2024 workload; suggests the trade was a “shake-up” not necessarily maximizing value

C. Chargers RB Situation Post-Hampton Injury

(20:13 – 22:42)

• Both recommend avoiding the backfield: timeshare between Kamani Vidal/Hasan Haskins possible, no clear answer
• Suggest adding RBs like Brian Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Ray Davis for depth instead

D. Is Jaylen Waddle a Solid WR2?

(23:19 – 26:28)

• Both say yes – volume and opportunity skyrocket with Tyreek Hill out
• Liz ranks him low-end WR1 for Week 6, citing his history and explosive Week 15, 2023 performance without Hill (24:35)

6. Avengers-Themed Lightning Round: Player Comps

(27:37 – 34:53)

• Thanos ("Inevitable" Season-Long Dominator):

  • Puka Nacua – Leads NFL in targets, receptions, yards; “the top overall scorer in fantasy” (28:14)
  • “Much like Thanos, he is inevitable.” – Marcus Grant (28:05)

• Loki (Disappointing but Potential Late-Season Hero):

  • A.J. Brown – “in his villain arc” but could boom, especially if Eagles make run (29:21–30:48)

• Green Goblin (Boom/Bust, Multi-Personality):

  • Daniel Jones – Flashy highs, devastating lows (31:13–32:50)

• Kingpin (Strategic Maximizer):

  • Baker Mayfield –

    “Bending defenses to his will” despite changing personnel, maximizing opportunities (33:17)

7. Week 6 Start/Sit Picks (Marcus Grant)

Timestamp: 35:07 – 37:05

• Start: Matthew Stafford

  • Predicts a “30-piece” (30+ points) against Ravens, praises Rams’ increased pass volume (35:20)
  • “If you have a Ram, start him right now against this Ravens defense.” (35:47)

• Sit: Derrick Henry

  • Ravens will likely trail, Henry will lose snaps to Justice Hill (36:11)
  • "I think we're at that point where we're not just relying on guys because of name value. You have to look at the situation..." (36:51)

• Liz:

  “Thank you for confirming my own analysis, both for myself and for our viewers.” (37:05)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Q Streaming is alive and well in 2025 and that is why we are going to talk about Matthew Stafford right now…” – Liz Loza (03:09)
• “What I don't like is the team that he's playing as running back, which is Derrick Henry… such a disappointment.” – Presley (04:46)
• “Barner is currently available in nearly 95% of ESPN fantasy leagues.” – Liz Loza (11:55)
• “If you are needing to do that, buying low on Henry for the back half of the season might be an option.” – Liz Loza (06:48)
• “Much like Thanos, he is inevitable.” – Marcus Grant on Puka Nacua (28:05)
• “They are missing all the infinity stones in Baltimore at the moment for sure.” – Liz Loza (28:59)
• “If you have a Ram, start him right now against this Ravens defense.” – Marcus Grant (35:47)
• "Thank you for confirming my own analysis, both for myself and for our viewers. You are wonderful and we are aligned as ever." – Liz Loza (37:05)

Important Timestamps for Key Segments

• Stafford Analysis: 03:27–04:46
• Derrick Henry Bust Discussion: 04:46–06:55
• Darren Waller Segment: 07:14–09:24
• AJ Barner Streamer: 10:17–11:59
• Fantasy Therapy (Stefon Diggs): 12:55–15:19
• CMC/Jacobs Trade: 15:39–20:01
• Chargers RBs: 20:13–22:42
• Jaylen Waddle: 23:19–26:28
• Avengers Game: 27:37–34:53
• Week 6 Start/Sit: 35:07–37:05

Summary for Fantasy Managers

• Start Stafford (and Rams passing game) with confidence; expect a shootout.
• Bench Derrick Henry this week, but consider targeting him in buy-low deals for second-half rebound.
• Consider Darren Waller a high-upside TE option, with trade value if you prefer to stream.
• AJ Barner (TE, SEA) is a prime streamer for Week 6—especially in deep leagues.
• Beware the Chargers RB situation post-Hampton injury—no easy replacement; seek RB depth elsewhere.
• Jaylen Waddle is a strong WR2 (with WR1 upside) while Tyreek Hill is sidelined.
• Puka Nacua is “inevitable”—a must-start, elite season-long option.
• Remind yourself to shake up your roster with both facts and feelings, as fun can coexist with tactical fantasy moves.

For more analysis, check out Liz Loza’s “Facts vs. Feelings” column, and tune in every week for Fantasy Therapy, sharp streaming advice, and more bold start/sits on ESPN’s “Fantasy Focus Football.”