Week 6 fantasy buy/sell: buys McMillan, Marks, Brown, Lamb; sells Dowdle, Shaheed, Ferguson, Pollard. McMillan’s 27% target share and a Jalen Coker return boost his ceiling. Marks is a prime buy-low after a quiet week. Brown and Lamb should see rising, high-volume targets as offenses lean into the pass. Dowdle’s breakout looks unsustainable; Shaheed’s volatility persists; Ferguson’s volume may drop with Lamb back; Pollard’s workload could shrink as teammates return.

Week 5 knocked several fantasy managers off balance as a slate of players underperformed across QB, RB, WR, and TE. Cooper Rush and Geno Smith delivered subpar showings, while rookies and veterans at RB and WR struggled to produce consistent fantasy value. The piece flags which names are still trustable moving forward and which quantities might rebound against softer matchups in Week 6.

Targets for bounce-back potential span multiple positions, with explanations on how volume, opponent, and in-game role could shift expectations. The analysis also surfaces late-stage obvious fades and identifies sleepers who flashed upside despite disappointing Week 5 totals.

C.J. Stroud delivered a signature performance in a 44-10 win over Baltimore, tossing four TDs for 200+ yards with only four incompletions and minimal pressure. The Texans throttled the Ravens, aided by an outstanding offensive line and Nick Caley's sharp play-calling, posting one punt all game. It marked Houston's compelling breakout and a historical Baltimore win, fueling momentum heading into a Week 6 bye and a challenging stretch vs Seattle and San Francisco.

The offense clicked behind protection, growth from practice, and efficient routes, while the defense stifled Baltimore. Houston’s balanced attack looks primed to sustain success, and fantasy managers will watch to see if momentum carries through the bye into a tougher slate, with Woody Marks adding a spark in the backfield.

Houston stormed Baltimore 44-10, snapping a rough start and flashing fantasy upside. C.J. Stroud authored his best game of the year with 244 passing yards and four touchdowns, plus a 30-yard rush. Xavier Hutchinson joined the scoring spree with two TD grabs as the offense diversified. Jalen Pitre punctuated the day with two interceptions, and Ka'imí Fairbairn knocked down 14 points on four field goals and five extra points, including long makes from 50 and 57 yards.

Woody Marks and Danielle Hunter cooled off in this blowout, reminding managers of the volatility in Week 5. With a Week 6 bye looming, Stroud looks like a strong weekly QB1 candidate, Hutchinson a flexible WR3/4, Pitre a weekly IDP target with big-play upside, and Fairbairn a dependable kicker floor. The Texans’ balanced attack suggests a continued fantasy-friendly path once the schedule resumes.