Week 6 Start-Sit | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-16-26

Four teams on bye. Injuries challenging lineup decisions. And some surprisingly productive players who might be tough to trust.

Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down the biggest Week 6 fantasy football start-sit decisions, including whether you can trust Bryce Young, Jameis Winston, MarShawn Lloyd, and Ladd McConkey.

We're also digging into sneaky starters and trade targets, as well as planting our flags with some Week 6 producers.

Get your fantasy football rankings, personalized start-sit advice, and trade recommendations at DraftSharks.com.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

0:33 Start or sit Bryce Young

3:24 Start or sit Jameis Winston

6:10 Start or sit MarShawn Lloyd

9:35 Start or sit Dameon Pierce

11:59 Start or sit Ladd McConkey

14:28 Keena Allen vs. Josh Downs

16:35 Start or sit Colston Loveland

19:24 Start or sit Kirk Cousins

21:51 Start or sit Blake Corum

23:32 Start or sit Germie Bernard

25:21 Start or sit Pat Freiermuth

26:50 Week 6 flag plants

33:56 Buy Zay Flowers

36:48 Sell Jaylen Warren

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