Fantasy Football Rankings: Top-30 WRs for Week 6, Including McLaurin, JSN, and More
Favorable matchups put Puka Nacua and Davante Adams in strong positions, while several injured wideouts carry added risk.
Let's continue looking at fantasy football rankings for Week 6 by discussing the wide receiver position!
We looked at quarterbacks and tight ends yesterday, and will cover running backs in another article later today, so be sure to check back for that too!
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1. Puka Nacua
Nacua lands the top spot this week heading into a very favorable matchup against the Cardinals.
Arizona is a top-10 fantasy matchup, and Nacua is already an elite option, so combine the two and you have the No. 1 fantasy WR for Week 6.
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JSN has been the top fantasy wideout to this point of the season, and I expect him to keep things rolling in Week 6.
He has a tough test against the Broncos though, so I'd temper expectations for him a bit.
Watson jumps way up to No. 3 after another big showing in Week 5.
Dallas is his Week 6 test, and an above-average one at that, so I expect the Packers' WR1 to keep rolling.
4. Nico Collins
Collins is the top wideout for the Texans, and that should remain even with Marvin Harrison joining the mix in Week 6.
A favorable matchup against Jacksonville awaits, so even if Harrison factors in, I see Collins delivering a big fantasy score.
5. Zay Flowers
Flowers is another high-end fantasy WR with a favorable fantasy matchup in Week.
He has a top-10 matchup coming against the Browns, and with how he's looked so far, I'd expect more fireworks from Flowers in Week 6.
6. CeeDee Lamb
Lamb got banged up in Week 5, but with some extra time off, there's optimism that he plays in Week 6 against Green Bay.
The Packers are a slightly below-average matchup, and mixed with some injury concern, that's why Lamb falls to No. 6.
Adams is already the second Rams' wideout in these rankings.
That favorable matchup against the Cardinals is a big reason why he's here, and after a disappointing loss in Week 5, I think the Rams make a statement, leading to monster showings from Nacua and Adams.
8. Chris Olave
Olave is on the injury report, so watch his status. I expect him out there in Week 6.
He'll face the Giants if he suits up, and they are a just below-average matchup. Olave has delivered enough this season to trust in these kinds of matchups.
9. Drake London
London has a pretty average matchup coming against the Bears in Week 6.
I don't fully trust the Falcons' offense yet, but after the Bears' defense was gashed last week, I'd be confidently starting London in Week 6.
10. Malik Nabers
Nabers will look to keep producing for the Giants' offense in a below-average test against the Saints.
He's clearly the team's top pass catcher, and on volume alone, I expect Nabers to deliver a top-10 fantasy wideout score this week.
Washington gets the Texans in Week 6. Houston has been a stellar matchup for wideouts so far, allowing the second-most fantasy points to the position.
Washington has proven himself as the team's go-to wideout, and I think he delivers big for his fantasy owners in Week 6.
12. Mike Evans
I really like Evans' outlook in Week 6.
Not only does he have a high-end matchup against the Commanders, but Deebo Samuel Sr. is banged up, so Evans should be even more involved than he has been so far.
McMillan has a high-end matchup coming in Week 6 against the Eagles.
The only reason why I don't rank him higher is because he has a wideout teammate who could steal some production - more on that in a bit.
14. Matthew Golden
Golden has been overshadowed a bit by Watson, but the second-year wideout has been stellar as well.
In an above-average matchup, I'm trusting both Watson and Golden to deliver big again for fantasy owners. Start Golden in all league setups in Week 6.
15. Garrett Wilson
Wilson is the clear top pass catcher in New York, but I'm not fully in on the team's offense, so he slides to the middle of the rankings.
His Week 6 matchup is the Patriots, who are an average test. That makes Wilson a starting option in all leagues.
16. Michael Wilson
Wilson is the clear WR1 in Arizona after the trade of Harrison.
The only thing working against him this week is a very tough test against the Rams. I still think Wilson does enough to warrant starting in all leagues.
17. George Pickens
Pickens could be more involved this week, especially if Lamb isn't a full go.
The matchup against the Packers is below average, but not too daunting, so the Cowboys' WR2 could deliver big as well.
18. Rashee Rice
Rice got injured in his last game, but a bye week could help him not miss any time. Watch his status carefully.
His Week 6 matchup is a battle with the Chargers, who are winless in the real world, but offer just an average matchup. Pay close attention to Rice's availability for this week, and let that determine if he can start in all leagues or not.
19. Jalen Coker
Coker is the reason behind Tetairoa not ranking any higher. Coker is coming off an injury as well, so his status needs to be monitored.
The matchup against Philly is good though, so if Coker is active and not on a snap count restriction, fire him up in all leagues.
20. DeVonta Smith
Smith is another wideout dealing with an injury, so watch his status as the week progresses.
He's the Eagles' WR1 when healthy, but a tougher test against the Panthers only has him ranking 20th for me this week.
21. D.J. Moore
You guessed it, another injured wideout here in Moore.
Las Vegas would be a slightly above-average matchup for him if he suits up this week, so if active and not restricted too much, I like starting Moore in most leagues.
22. Luther Burden
Burden gets the No. 22 ranking heading into a very favorable matchup against the Falcons.
I want to rank him higher, but he hasn't delivered enough to this point of the season.
23. Terry McLaurin
With Stefon Diggs at least banged up, and maybe out again, McLaurin should lead the Commanders' pass catchers in Week 6.
A below-average matchup against the Niners has me skeptical of trying McLaurin, especially if Diggs is active. I still think there's enough upside to rank him here.
24. Carnell Tate
Tate is looking to rebound from a down Week 5 showing.
A slightly above-average test against the Colts gives him a decent outlook, and I think that makes Tate a pretty solid flex-level option for the week.
25. DK Metcalf
Metcalf is the most proven Pittsburgh pass catcher, but he's been outproduced by younger options of late.
Throw in a below-average test against Tampa Bay and I'm not super high on Metcalf this week, but he's got a solid enough outlook to at least consider in all leagues.
26. Denzel Boston
Back to an injured wideout here in Boston, so be watching his status as the week progresses.
Baltimore is a pretty favorable matchup for him if he is active, so I see some sneaky upside with Boston in Week 6.
27. Devaughn Vele
Vele has delivered pretty well as the Saints' WR2 so far.
He and the offense are looking to bounce back from a rough showing against the Vikings, but that test against the Giants is more favorable, despite still being below average, so I like trying Vele along with Olave.
28. Emeka Egbuka
Egbuka has struggled a bit without Baker Mayfield at QB, but he produced a better fantasy showing in Week 5.
The matchup against the Steelers is pretty tough, but I like Egbuka off his last performance, so he's startable in some standard leagues, and definitely in deeper leagues.
29. Jaylen Waddle
Waddle has been up and down as a fantasy asset this season, so he's on the flex line.
Most might skip him this week with a brutal matchup against the Seahawks coming, but I think he does enough to deliver a top-30 showing.
Robinson rounds out my top-30 rankings for Week 6, and is the second Titan to make the cut.
The matchup against the Colts is good enough to try a second wideout from the team, and I especially like Robinson in PPR setups.
