Week 6 MUST-STARTS: The Best Fantasy Football Sleepers at Every Position (Ep. 2268)

October 16, 2026

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Jameis Winston has been a top-12 quarterback in each of the last two weeks, and the FantasyPros hosts think he can make it three in a row against a Saints secondary that has been "quite god awful." Derek Brown points out that New Orleans is giving up the tenth-most yards per attempt and the fourth-highest passing success rate, and the game script — two shaky defenses and offenses that can score quickly — sets up for what he calls "a quiet shootout." This is not a revenge narrative against Winston's old team, but the analysts note that the Saints have only one interception all season and have allowed efficient passing without any single big yardage game. The takeaway: if you have been turning your nose up at Winston, check the math — he has been a QB8 and QB6 in weekly scoring over the past two weeks, meaning you would be benching a top-10 quarterback.

The Blake Corum Case

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What you'll learn

1 (00:40) **Week 6 Overview & Sleeper Introduction** - Seth and Derek introduce the episode's focus: finding must-start sleeper players at every position to help managers navigate bye weeks and injuries.
2 (02:14) **Quarterback Sleeper: Jameis Winston** - Derek makes the case for Jameis Winston as a top-12 QB against a vulnerable Saints secondary.
3 (03:59) **Winston vs. Other QBs & His Ceiling** - The hosts debate where to rank Winston this week and how high his ceiling is.
4 (05:16) **Running Back Sleeper: Blake Corum** - Seth introduces his favorite play of the week: Blake Corum, a deep-league RB with a prime matchup.
5 (08:12) **Corum vs. Other RBs (Would You Rather)** - The hosts play a rapid-fire game to show where Corum ranks in the RB hierarchy this week.
6 (09:52) **Wide Receiver Sleeper: Khalil Shakir** - Derek highlights Khalil Shakir as a strong flex play against a Raiders defense weak to slot receivers.
7 (11:21) **Game Stack: Bills vs. Raiders** - Seth expands on why this game is full of fantasy value, from quarterbacks to kickers.

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Guests on this episode

Derek Brown Seth Woolcock

Show Notes

Week 6 bye weeks and injuries are forcing some tough fantasy football lineup decisions. Seth Woolcock and Derek Brown highlight their favorite sleeper starts at every position.

Jameis Winston looks to keep rolling against the Saints, while Blake Corum could take advantage of a favorable matchup with the Cardinals. Plus, why Khalil Shakir deserves a closer look against the Raiders.

The guys also uncover tight end streaming options in Tyler Higbee and Darnell Washington to help you find a winning Week 6 lineup.

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Jameis Winston - 0:01:40

Blake Corum - 0:04:42

Khalil Shakir - 0:09:18

FantasyPros Starts/Sit Assistant - 0:11:39

Tyler Higbee - 0:12:05

Darnell Washington - 0:14:17

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