Week 6 of the 2026 fantasy football season is here, and with every win becoming increasingly important, making the right lineup decisions can be the difference between victory and defeat. While some players have favorable matchups on paper, others have struggled to produce consistent fantasy numbers despite receiving opportunities.
From turnover problems and difficult defensive matchups to inconsistent target volume and disappointing efficiency, each player carries significant risk heading into Week 6. Let’s break down the stats, matchups, and underlying concerns that make these four players must-sits this week.
Daniel Jones vs. Tennessee Titans
The ‘26 Colts have been a disappointment so far this season. I believe much of this stems from Daniel Jones’s play; over 5 games, he has had three times as many turnover-worthy plays as TDs. This is a huge problem for a Colts team that already heavily leans on the run. Jones also has an overall grade of 57.4, 28th of 34 qualifying QBs.
With the first 5 games in the books, Jones has averaged just under 10 fantasy points per game. I do not expect this to change against a scrappy winless Titans team. Jones also shows an extremely high sack percentage off of pressure, ranking 26th among qualifying QBs. The reason for the struggles could be the lack of weapons or even just still getting up to speed from the Achilles injury. At the end of the day, Jones just is not getting it done in 2026, and if this team doesn’t turn it around soon, we may see a new regime in Indy.
Woody Marks @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Marks comes into Week 6 with a great opportunity, with David Montgomery being out. However, I do not believe this will warrant a start this week for Marks, and here is why. In the 5 games already played, he averages 3.5 yards per carry and only 2 rushing TDs, while the Texans offensive line has been struggling to begin the season.
The matchup against the Jaguars does not help the case for Marks; the Jaguars defense is second in explosive run rate and 5th in rush defense success rate, creating a low floor for Marks and his fantasy production in Week 6. The Jaguars are also the best tackling team in the league, and Marks has historically been fairly easy to get to the ground.
With this significant uptick in touches, I do not think it will matter, as the Jaguars’ defense will significantly lower the fantasy floor and expectations for Woody Marks. Not to mention, the addition of Marvin Harrison Jr. shows a desire to take full advantage of how CJ Stroud has been playing in 2026, which can also limit Marks and his effectiveness.
DK Metcalf @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DK Metcalf has been a clear disappointment as a WR 1 for the Steelers. Metcalf has had issues with catching the ball when targeted and making separation on routes. Within the first 5 weeks of the season, Metcalf has averaged less than 10 fantasy points per game and has also only registered 1 red zone target, all while having a 19% target share. Metcalf has a very low yards per route run as well, with it coming in at 1.18. This shows that even with a high target share, he consistently underperforms for a WR 1.
Metcalf has only had one game over 40 yards receiving, and it was a loss against the Browns on Thursday Night Football. This means DK is very TD-dependent when starting him in your fantasy lineup, giving him a very volatile floor. His 3-catch and 12-yard performance against the Colts is a prime example of what you can get by starting DK on a week-to-week basis.
The Buccaneers have a middle-of-the-pack passing defense; however, with the emergence of Germie Bernard and the TE group, I anticipate DK playing more of a decoy role than an impact player role in Week 6.
Kyle Pitts vs. Chicago Bears
The Kyle Pitts saga continues into 2026, with a strong pre-season; Pitts showed a lot of promise with new HC Kevin Stefanski. The beginning of the regular season has since painted a different picture for fantasy managers reflecting on picking Kyle Pitts. Pitts now ranks 30th of 32 qualifying TEs after the first 5 weeks of play, which is definitely not what fantasy managers had in mind when drafting Pitts.
Pitts has only been targeted 15 times in 5 games, with only 2 of them being in the red zone. Pitts has hauled in 10 of those 15 targets for 109 yards. Pitts currently holds an 11.2% target share in an offense desperate for more playmakers to open up the offense with Drake London and Bijan Robinson. With an average yards per route run at 1.22, it shows that even with an increase in target share, Pitts may struggle to improve his fantasy floor.
Although Pitts is coming off of a productive game against Baltimore, I would not think this as a new norm. As a Pitts fantasy manager, proceeding with caution may be the best bet, or even selling high after a productive week. Either way, I would consider Pitts a must-sit at the TE position until we see more consistent fantasy production. However, history suggests Pitts has all the talent, but it just doesn’t seem to put it together to benefit fantasy managers.
Week 6 presents several difficult lineup decisions, but sometimes knowing who to sit is just as important as knowing who to start. While each player has the talent or opportunity to bounce back, their current production and underlying metrics raise serious concerns about their fantasy floors this week. Remember, these recommendations aren’t necessarily calls to drop these players altogether; they’re reminders to prioritize consistency, opportunity, and matchup when setting your lineup. With the fantasy playoff race beginning to take shape, making disciplined decisions now could pay dividends down the stretch.
