NFL DFS Pick Six Show: Week 6
Dean Shavelson from RotoGrinders is joined by John Daigle and Rich Hribar (aka LordReebs) to break down their top three games for the Week 6 NFL slate. They also share some favorite picks at each skill position, helping you prepare for the week ahead!
Show Highlights
The Pick Six crew breaks down the best three NFL games to target in DFS for Week 6, with additional insights into core strategy, player pools, and injury notes.
Watch the video below to hear all about Week 6’s NFL DFS slate!
Key Game Targets
The show spotlights three main games as the best DFS targets for Week 6:
- Seattle Seahawks vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
- Los Angeles Chargers vs. Miami Dolphins
- Dallas Cowboys vs. Carolina Panthers
Each matchup is analyzed for stackable fantasy potential, injury dynamics, game environment, and salary values.
Quarterback Insights
- Top pocket-passers are in favorable spots.
- Drake Maye is highlighted as the safest floor QB due to his rushing and clean-pocket metrics versus a Saints defense with little pressure.
- Mac Jones is recommended as a cluster-injury target given Tampa Bay’s depleted secondary.
- Jordan Love is a strong GPP play with positive completion rates when kept clean and O-line reinforcements for the Packers.
Running Back & Wide Receiver Priorities
- Top RBs for the slate include Jonathan Taylor, Kyren Williams, Tony Pollard, and Javonte Williams—ownership is expected to be flat at the position.
- Attention given to injury situations (e.g., Chuba Hubbard’s status affecting Rico Dowdle’s value).
- WR picks include Stefon Diggs, Zay Flowers (price down), Emeka Egbuka, and upside tournament pivots like Romeo Doubs.
- Analysis weighs matchup, target share trends, and salary shifts for WRs.
Tight End & Value Plays
- Jake Ferguson and Tucker Kraft are favorite tight ends due to matchup and route participation.
- A cheap TE like Hunter Long is recommended for salary savings.
- Deep value options are discussed as necessary for optimal builds due to slate-wide salary tightness.