Week 6 Start/Sit Debates: RB & WR Decisions That Could Decide Your Matchups (Ep. 2267)

October 16, 2026

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Week 6 Start/Sit: When Matchup Data Overrides Name Value

The FantasyPros crew—Ryan Warmley, Pat Fitzmorris, and Jake Seely—spent this episode working through the granular decisions that define mid-season lineup management. The through-line was clear: by week six, you should be prioritizing matchup-specific data and projected volume over preseason reputation, especially at running back and tight end, where the gap between name value and actual production can be widest.

The Running Back Reality Check: Volume vs. Efficiency

The most instructive debate centered on Kendre Miller and Damien Pierce, two waiver-wire additions who illustrate how quickly a starting job can lose its luster. Miller gets the Saints' lead role, but Jake Seely pointed to a critical pattern: "The only running back in the fourth quarter to get snaps, not just touches, was Alvin Kamara once they were down." When game script turns negative, Miller disappears. The Saints offensive line is struggling without Calvin Banks, and Miller doesn't add much as a pass catcher. Both analysts ranked him behind Brian Robinson, a player with a clearer role on a more functional offense.

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1 Week 6 Start/Sit Debates: RB & WR Decisions That Could Decide Your Matchups (Ep. 2267)
2 (02:03) **Waiver Wire Pickups: Jeremy Bernard (WR, Steelers)** - Panel debates whether to start Bernard with Pittsburgh's depleted receiving corps
3 (06:52) **Waiver Wire Pickups: Kendre Miller (RB, Saints)** - Evaluating the Saints' backup RB against the Giants
4 (09:12) **Waiver Wire Pickups: Damian Pierce (RB, Eagles)** - Should you start the Eagles' new lead back against the Panthers?
5 (11:47) **Plant Your Flag: Jake's Pick - Rome Odunze (WR, Bears)** - Jake stakes his claim on Odunze with Caleb Williams expected back
6 (13:53) **Plant Your Flag: Fitz's Pick - Travis Kelce (TE, Chiefs)** - Fitz goes with the veteran tight end coming off a bye week
7 (17:16) **RB Debate: Tony Pollard vs. Jacori Croskey-Merritt** - Two mid-range RB2s with very different matchups

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Guests on this episode

Ryan Warmley Pat Fitzmorris Jake Seely

Show Notes

Note: This episode was recorded before the news of Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts being ruled out with blood clots.

Four teams on bye, injuries everywhere, and some pretty uncomfortable running back decisions. Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Jake Ciely are back to help make sense of another tricky week for fantasy football managers.

The guys weigh the upside of Woody Marks, debate whether Matthew Golden deserves more respect, and try to figure out what to do with Alvin Kamara. There's also disagreement over Jordan Love and Dak Prescott heading into their Sunday night matchup.

From surprise starts to players they're avoiding, the crew covers the decisions that matter most before your Week 6 lineup locks

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Starting or Sitting Popular Waiver Wire Adds? - 0:01:39

Germie Bernard - 0:01:55

Kendre Miller - 0:06:26

Dameon Pierce - 0:08:44

Plant Your Flag - 0:11:15

Rome Odunze - 0:11:26

Travis Kelce - 0:13:23

Polymarket - 0:14:42

Start/Sit Player Debates - 0:15:15

Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs. Tony Pollard - 0:15:19

Woody Marks vs. MarShawn Lloyd - 0:18:54

Jalen Coker vs. Luther Burden - 0:25:23

Emeka Egbuka vs. Josh Downs - 0:29:42

FantasyPros Start/Sit Assistant - 0:33:08

Keaton Mitchell vs. Dameon Pierce - 0:33:29

Dontayvion Wicks vs. Wan’Dale Robinson - 0:35:06

Jeremiyah Love vs. Matthew Golden - 0:37:25

Denzel Boston vs. Isaiah Likely - 0:39:24

Alvin Kamara vs. Romeo Doubs - 0:42:57

Kimani Vidal vs. Keon Coleman - 0:45:09

Jordan Love vs. Dak Prescott - 0:46:35

Dallas Goedert vs. Harold Fannin - 0:49:00

TD Calls Contest - 0:50:28

Blake Corum - 0:50:33

Mike Evans - 0:51:05

Dalton Kincaid - 0:51:44

Outro - 0:52:57

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