FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast

Episode: The Biggest Fantasy Football Questions For Each Team in Week 6 (Ep. 1765)
Date: October 10, 2025
Hosts: Seth Wilcock, Pat Fitzmaurice ("Fitzy"), Derek Brown ("Debro")

Overview

This episode dives deep into the most pressing fantasy football questions for every NFL team ahead of Week 6. Seth, Pat, and Derek bring their signature banter and sharp analysis, helping you decipher key start/sit, waiver, and betting dilemmas. Tightly focused on actionable insights, the panel evaluates player usage, matchups, trends, and projections for all 14 games, delivering stats, context, and bold takes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. International Game: Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets (London, 9:30am ET)

• Key Question: Which rookie will have a better fantasy performance: RJ Harvey (RB, Broncos) or Mason Taylor (TE, Jets)?
• Analysis:
  • Mason Taylor is now entrenched as Jets' #2 pass-catcher, seeing 19 targets over the past two weeks. The matchup is favorable: star CB Patrick Surtain is likely to shadow Garrett Wilson, opening up looks for Taylor.
  • RJ Harvey's usage is inconsistent; his Week 4 spike (41% snaps) was game-script-dependent, and he fell back to a low share (20%) last week.
• Picks:
  • Fitz: “It has to be Taylor. He's the Jets' number two pass catcher. I had hoped for more from Harvey, but last week was a letdown.” (05:03)
  • Debro: “I'm going Mason Taylor. RJ Harvey just isn’t on the field enough... If it’s not Taylor overs, bet the unders on the WR1 in Surtain shadow coverage every week.” (06:18)

2. Arizona Cardinals at Indianapolis Colts

• Key Question: Trey McBride vs. Tyler Warren: Which TE would you prefer for Week 6 & rest of season?
• Analysis:
  • Trey McBride's role as the Cardinals’ #1 is clear and his target floor is high (8.4 targets/game).
  • Tyler Warren is slightly more efficient and might be a better standard league play, especially if Kyler Murray is out.
• Quotes:
  • Fitz: “The national Trey McBride lobby has grossly oversold his value, but for 2025 rest of season, still rolling with McBride... But in 2026, Warren will be ahead in my draft rankings.” (10:38)
  • Debro: “The answer is really both... but I’ll lean McBride for the floor.” (08:50)

3. Los Angeles Rams at Baltimore Ravens

• Key Question: Over/under 2.5 passing TDs for Matthew Stafford, and is he a must-start?
• Insights:
  • Stafford’s scoring tallies are trending up, and the Ravens' pass defense is in disarray.
  • Both panelists rank Stafford as a top-10 option this week.
• Quotes:
  • Fitz: “Nine of Stafford’s three-plus TD games came in 2021, but this looks like 2021 all over again. I’ll take the over at +150.” (11:26)
  • Debro: “Stafford’s QB9 for me. I’d start him over Daniel Jones, Caleb Williams, Jordan Love... The Ravens simply stink.” (13:08)

4. Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers

• Key Question: Any trustworthy fantasy options beyond the top RBs (Quinshod Judkins, Jalen Warren) and DK Metcalf?
• Analysis:
  • David Njoku sees a massive target share with Gabriel at QB (24.2%, 9 targets).
  • Deep flex considerations: Jerry Jeudy and Isaiah Bond, as the Steelers allow plenty of deep completions.
• Quotes:
  • Debro: “Njoku’s a strong TE play this week... Steelers have given up third most points to TEs. Jeudy/Bond are deep flexes if you’re desperate.” (17:57)
  • Fitz: “I’d be willing to start Njoku... as Gabriel seems comfortable peppering tight ends.” (19:11)

5. Seattle Seahawks at Jacksonville Jaguars

• Key Question: Rank these flexes: Cooper Kupp, Zach Charbonnet, Travis Hunter.
• Consensus: Not excited for any, but if forced:
  1. Charbonnet—goal-line potential
  2. Hunter—for big play upside, especially if you’re a big underdog
  3. Kupp—safe, unexciting floor in tough matchup
• Debro: “Seattle’s secondary is susceptible to slot receivers; that’s Hunter’s role, so I’d roll with his upside.” (23:22)

6. LA Chargers at Miami Dolphins

• Key Question: Better start: Malik Washington or Hassan Haskins?
• Consensus: Haskins—just for touchdown hope.
• Analysis: Washington’s ADoT is tiny (4.9), so little big play or TD potential. Haskins is the only healthy, experienced back and should get goal-line touches.
• Debro: “He’s the Chargers’ Zach Charbonnet. Pray for a goal-line carry and TD.” (26:08)

7. Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers

• Key Question: Is this Tetryoa McMillan’s breakout game, and is he a must-start?
• Analysis: Cowboys are the best WR matchup. McMillan is ECR WR11, with high target volume and little competition.
• Debro: “I’m fine with the over on 5.5 receptions and 64.5 yards. It’s a fantastic matchup, and Coker’s return as WR2 will only help.” (31:17)

8. New Orleans Saints vs. New England Patriots

• Key Question: Better flex: Travion Henderson (Pats) or Kendre Miller (Saints)?
• Consensus: Avoid both if possible.
• Analysis: Kamara’s injury isn’t serious, so Miller’s workload is capped; Henderson sees snap-share but no real opportunity as long as Stevenson escapes benching.
• Debro: “Don't want to play either one... Neither is likely to get meaningful touches in a tough matchup.” (34:45)

9. Tennessee Titans vs. Las Vegas Raiders

• Key Question: What needs to happen for this game to go over 40.5 points?
• Keys:
  • Titans need Tony Pollard to ignite run game.
  • Geno Smith must be competent; Calvin Ridley needs to follow up on last week.
  • Raiders defense is vulnerable, but which offense takes advantage?
• Genty's Ranking: Debro RB9, Fitz RB12.
• Startable names: Genty, Jacoby Meyers, Tony Pollard. Ridley is only a desperation flex.
• Debro: “For this total to go over, Pollard needs to produce and Ridley must prove last week wasn’t a fluke.” (35:06)

10. San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Key Question: Which award front-runner pops: Baker Mayfield (MVP), Christian McCaffrey (Comeback), or Emeka Egbuka (OROY)?
• Analysis & Picks:
  • Fitz: “All could excel, but McCaffrey’s massive target volume is too much to ignore. He's been a cheat code for floor and ceiling.” (39:02)
  • Debro: “If forced to pick, I’ll go Baker. He’s playing outstanding football and making big throws... 49ers’ pass D has holes.” (39:58)

11. Cincinnati Bengals at Green Bay Packers

• Key Question: Is Joe Flacco the answer for the Bengals’ skill players?
• Consensus: Unequivocal “No.”
• Analysis: Flacco last among all QBs in YPA, has a terrible catchable target rate, and moves to a line allowing enormous pressure.
• Quotes:
  • Debro: “Hell no. This is not the right Joe... Flacco is dead last in yards per attempt. This isn’t going to save anyone but maybe Chase, and even that’s dicey.” (42:17)
  • Fitz: “Flacco’s pressure numbers are horrid. The one positive is swapping in Chase/Higgins over Judy/Tillman, but that’s like Rose on the Titanic clinging to wreckage.” (43:49)

12. Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs (SNF)

• Sidebar: Brief, light-hearted digression about NFL intro songs and country singers.
• Draft Game:
  • With primary QBs, TEs, and WR1s off the board, panel looks for sneaky starters.
  • Both hosts land on Tyquan Thornton as an intriguing dart throw: “Scored in 3 of 4 games. Roles opens up further if Worthy is out.” (47:20)
  • Kareem Hunt—always a sneaky TD bet in October.

13. Buffalo Bills at Atlanta Falcons (MNF Game 1)

• Key Question: Dalton Kincaid or Kyle Pitts—who do you trust more?
• Consensus: Kincaid, despite a tough matchup.
• Analysis: Touchdown upside, usage with Josh Allen outweighs Pitts. Kincaid is breaking out by the numbers.
• Fitz: “I’m a Pitts guy, but better offense, better touchdown shot with Kincaid.” (50:54)
• Debro: “Kincaid’s a breakout even in limited routes; tying to the better QB.” (51:44)

14. Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders (MNF Game 2)

• Key Question: Does Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt’s train keep rolling? Where is he ranked?
• Fitz: “I’ve got him RB17, and that might even be conservative. He’s leading the NFL in yards per carry and has the matchup.” (55:29)
• Debro: “RB13 for me. Efficient, huge usage spike last week, Bears can’t stop the run. Bill’s going wild.” (56:36)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Baker Mayfield:
  “Baker is spitting in all our faces who said regression—he does not care. Does not care.” – Debro (39:58)
• On Joe Flacco:
  “Among 40 qualifying quarterbacks, Joe Flacco is dead last in yards per attempt... and people think this is going to work?” – Debro (42:17) “The one positive is swapping out Jerry Jeudy for Jamar Chase—but that’s like the end of Titanic.” – Fitz (43:49)
• On Mason Taylor:
  “If it’s not Mason Taylor overs that we’re betting every week, then bet the unders on WR1 in Surtain shadow coverage—it just keeps paying.” – Debro (07:46)
• On Start/Sit for Week 6 QBs:
  “Stafford is your guy over Daniel Jones, Caleb Williams, Jordan Love... The Ravens simply stink.” – Debro (13:08)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |---------------------------------------------|------------| | Broncos vs. Jets (Harvey vs. Taylor) | 05:00-07:46| | Cardinals vs. Colts (McBride vs. Warren) | 08:13-10:38| | Rams vs. Ravens (Stafford outlook) | 10:53-13:08| | Browns vs. Steelers (low-end flexes) | 17:57-21:39| | Seahawks vs. Jags (Flex rankings) | 22:09-25:31| | Chargers vs. Dolphins (Haskins v. Washington)|26:08-28:11| | Cowboys vs. Panthers (McMillan) | 29:57-31:48| | Saints vs. Pats (Backup RBs) | 32:30-34:45| | Titans vs. Raiders (Over/Under breakdown) | 35:06-37:13| | 49ers vs. Bucs (Award candidates) | 39:02-40:57| | Bengals vs. Packers (Joe Flacco impact) | 42:17-45:40| | Lions vs. Chiefs (SNF fun draft) | 46:47-49:56| | Bills vs. Falcons (Kincaid vs. Pitts) | 50:54-53:18| | Bears vs. Commanders (Bill continues?) | 54:34-57:46|

Final Thoughts

The hosts blend advanced stats ("single-high rate, target per route run"), matchup details, and real talk on usage into every recommendation. There's lively disagreement but also consensus on several key Week 6 pivots (start Mason Taylor, trust McBride over Warren except in standard, fire up Stafford, get Croskey-Merritt into lineups). If you’re facing tricky decisions this week, their witty, research-backed takes will help sort your flexes, set bets, and possibly find a league-winning waiver play.

Listen to the full episode for context, laughs, and all the edge you’ll need for Week 6 fantasy domination!