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Complete fantasy football PPR rankings for Week 6 (2024)

Four more NFL teams have byes in Week 6, depriving fantasy managers of the likes of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Justin Jefferson, Kyren Williams, Tyreek Hill ... and the top-rated Minnesota Vikings defense.

Fantasy football rankings for Week 6 are based on the point-per-reception (PPR) scoring used in most seasonal and daily fantasy football formats. One point is awarded for every 10 rushing and receiving yards and one point for every 20 passing yards. Six points are awarded for touchdowns scored, four points for passing TDs and one point for receptions.

Rankings are compiled by Daniel Dobish, TheHuddle.com

(*-check status before kickoff)

Fantasy football Week 6 quarterback rankings

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for an NFL season-high 509 yards against the Buccaneers on Thursday night.
Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for an NFL season-high 509 yards against the Buccaneers on Thursday night.

Fantasy football Week 6 running back rankings

Coming off a bye week, Jahmyr Gibbs, left, and David Montgomery of the Lions are both top-10 fantasy running backs in Week 6.
Coming off a bye week, Jahmyr Gibbs, left, and David Montgomery of the Lions are both top-10 fantasy running backs in Week 6.
  • Jonathan Taylor (ankle) has been ruled out. Trey Sermon gets another start.

  • The Chargers put Gus Edwards (ankle) on injured reserve. Rookie Kimani Vidal figures to see his first extensive action of the season backing up J.K. Dobbins.

  • Nick Chubb (knee) practiced this week but isn't expected to be active. He's targeting his return in Week 7.

  • It appears Joe Mixon (ankle) will be active after missing the last three games for the Texans.

  • Rachaad White (foot) did not practice on Friday and is listed as doubtful.

  • Brian Robinson (knee) is out.

  • Devin Singletary (groin) is out, giving Tyrone Tracy another opportunity to shine after his 129-yard performance in Week 5.

  • James Cook (toe) is questionable for Monday night, potentially giving Ty Johnson and Ray Davis an increase in touches.

  • The ankle injury Zack Moss suffered in last Sunday's game appears minor. He's expected to be good to go this week.

Fantasy football Week 6 wide receiver rankings

Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf has been a fantasy stud this season, but he's lost fumbles in consecutive weeks.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf has been a fantasy stud this season, but he's lost fumbles in consecutive weeks.

Fantasy football Week 6 tight end rankings

Packers tight end Tucker Kraft spikes the ball after catching a pass to score a 2-point conversion against the Vikings on Sunday in Green Bay.
Packers tight end Tucker Kraft spikes the ball after catching a pass to score a 2-point conversion against the Vikings on Sunday in Green Bay.
  • Evan Engram (hamstring) is active for the Jaguars' game in London (9:30 a.m. ET kickoff) and on track to play for the first time since Week 1.

  • Tyler Conklin (hip) is questionable for Monday night vs. the Bills after being limited in practice all week.

Fantasy football Week 6 kicker rankings

Atlanta's Younghoe Koo nails a game-tying field goal with no time remaining in regulation against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Thursday night. The Falcons ended up winning the game in overtime.
Atlanta's Younghoe Koo nails a game-tying field goal with no time remaining in regulation against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Thursday night. The Falcons ended up winning the game in overtime.

Fantasy football Week 6 defense/special teams rankings

The Broncos defense celebrates a 100-yard interception return touchdown by Patrick Surtain II (2) in Sunday's win over the Raiders.
The Broncos defense celebrates a 100-yard interception return touchdown by Patrick Surtain II (2) in Sunday's win over the Raiders.

(This story has been updated with new information and a new video.)

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Complete Week 6 fantasy football PPR rankings