Week 6 Quarterback & Tight End Rankings: Must-Start QBs, Risky Plays & TE Sleepers (Ep. 2265)
October 15, 2026
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5 min readIn the Week 6 quarterback and tight end rankings episode of the FantasyPros podcast, the hosts—Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmorris, and Andrew Erickson—spend most of their time arguing that two of the most-drafted quarterbacks, Jalen Hurts and Tyler Shook, are no longer automatic starters. The consensus top-12 board has Josh Allen first, Brock Purdy second, and Matthew Stafford third, but the real action is in the middle, where the hosts are significantly lower on Hurts (Fitz at QB14, Erickson at QB13) and Shook (Erickson at QB14) than the expert consensus rank (ECR). The conversation reveals that the reasons are structural, not just matchup-driven.
Jalen Hurts: The Tush Push Is Gone
The most striking argument is about Jalen Hurts. Fitzmorris leads with a stark number: over the last two weeks without Devonta Smith, Hurts is completing 49.3% of his throws with 4.7 yards per attempt. But the deeper problem is the run game. "He is not moving the needle as a runner anymore," Fitz says. Hurts has one rushing touchdown all season, and after 46 rushing yards in Week 1, he has averaged 15.3 per game since. The tush push, which used to guarantee short-yardage touchdowns, is gone because the offensive line is banged up and ineffective. "The tush push is gone. Like that is not coming back," Fitz says flatly.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:32) **Introduction & Week 6 QB/TE Preview** - Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmorris, and Andrew Erickson introduce the episode focused on quarterback and tight end rankings for Week 6.
- 2 (01:25) **Jalen Hurts is No Longer a QB1** - The panel explains why Jalen Hurts has fallen outside their top 12 despite a favorable matchup against Carolina.
- 3 (08:28) **Tyler Shuck is a Fading Streamer** - The hosts warn against the Saints QB after his poor performance, citing a tough matchup and a blitz-heavy Giants defense.
- 4 (13:18) **Jameis Winston is a High-Variance Streamer** - The panel discusses the upside and risk of starting the Giants' quarterback against the Saints.
- 5 (14:19) **Bryce Young is a Legitimate QB1** - Both analysts are higher on Bryce Young than the consensus, ranking him well inside the top 12 against the Eagles.
- 6 (19:55) **Tight End Big Board Overview** - The hosts reveal the top 12 tight end rankings, led by Brock Bowers, George Kittle, and Trey McBride.
- 7 (20:14) **Travis Kelce is Still a Core TE** - Despite a slow start, the panel believes Kelce remains a must-start, especially with Rashee Rice likely out.
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Show Notes
UPDATE: Soon after this episode was published, Jalen Hurts was ruled out with a blood clot in his leg.
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Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson reveal their Week 6 fantasy football QB and TE rankings, with Bryce Young climbing and Jameis Winston emerging as a legitimate streaming option.
The guys examine Tyler Shough's difficult matchup, the Travis Kelce situation in KC, and Harold Fannin Jr.'s opportunity against the Ravens.
Plus, can Colston Loveland finally break through for the Bears? Find out which quarterbacks and tight ends deserve a spot in your Week 6 starting lineup.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
QB Rankings - 0:00:53
Jalen Hurts - 0:01:22
Tyler Shough - 0:07:48
Bryce Young - 0:12:03
Fabletics - 0:15:49
TE Rankings - 0:17:36
Travis Kelce - 0:17:56
Harold Fannin - 0:21:30
Colston Loveland - 0:24:07
Outro - 0:27:21
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