Looking at the quarterback position in Week 6, does Lamar Jackson provide enough value at his salary to deserve consideration for your fantasy football lineup? In the article below, we examine the salaries and rankings of the top signal-callers to assist you in putting together a winning lineup for this week’s DFS contests.
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Top Fantasy Football Picks for Week 6: Quarterbacks
Fantasy projections are calculated with an algorithm that combines player performance, opponent matchup stats, and player prop totals.
1. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
- Projected DraftKings points: 24.2 | Salary: $7,800 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 3.1
- Matchup: vs. Commanders | Opp. rank vs. QB: 26th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 18.4
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 198 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 11
- Jackson pts. per game: 26.9 | Jackson average stats: 241.2 pass YPG, 9 pass TD, 72.6 rush YPG
- Jackson last game (vs. Cincinnati Bengals) | Fantasy points: 37.4 | Game stats: 26-of-42 (61.9%), 348 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs; 12 carries, 55 yards
2. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
- Projected DraftKings points: 22 | Salary: $7,200 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 3.06
- Matchup: vs. Browns | Opp. rank vs. QB: 9th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 13.8
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 184.4 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 4
- Hurts pts. per game: 19.4 | Hurts average stats: 232.5 pass YPG, 4 pass TD, 40.8 rush YPG
- Hurts last game (vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers) | Fantasy points: 17.3 | Game stats: 18-of-30 (60%), 158 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs; 8 carries, 20 yards, 1 TD
3. Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders
- Projected DraftKings points: 19.9 | Salary: $7,300 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.73
- Matchup: at Ravens | Opp. rank vs. QB: 28th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 19.6
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 280.2 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 9
- Daniels pts. per game: 23.1 | Daniels average stats: 227 pass YPG, 4 pass TD, 60 rush YPG
- Daniels last game (vs. Cleveland Browns) | Fantasy points: 20.7 | Game stats: 14-of-25 (56%), 238 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 11 carries, 82 yards
4. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
- Projected DraftKings points: 19.2 | Salary: $6,700 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.87
- Matchup: vs. Lions | Opp. rank vs. QB: 22nd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 17.5
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 258.3 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 4
- Prescott pts. per game: 19.7 | Prescott average stats: 284.8 pass YPG, 8 pass TD, 4.8 rush YPG
- Prescott last game (vs. Pittsburgh Steelers) | Fantasy points: 22.4 | Game stats: 29-of-42 (69%), 352 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
- Prescott last matchup vs. Detroit Lions (12/30/2023) | Fantasy points: 24.3 | Game stats: 26-of-38 (68.4%), 345 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
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5. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers
- Projected DraftKings points: 18.7 | Salary: $6,600 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.83
- Matchup: vs. Cardinals | Opp. rank vs. QB: 24th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 17.9
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 212.8 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 6
- Love pts. per game: 22.9 | Love average stats: 291 pass YPG, 8 pass TD, 5.3 rush YPG
- Love last game (vs. Los Angeles Rams) | Fantasy points: 17 | Game stats: 15-of-26 (57.7%), 224 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
6. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
- Projected DraftKings points: 18.5 | Salary: $6,800 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.72
- Matchup: at Packers | Opp. rank vs. QB: 12th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 14.6
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 231.6 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 9
- Murray pts. per game: 18.9 | Murray average stats: 194.4 pass YPG, 7 pass TD, 49.4 rush YPG
- Murray last game (vs. San Francisco 49ers) | Fantasy points: 25.1 | Game stats: 19-of-30 (63.3%), 195 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 7 carries, 83 yards, 1 TD
7. Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons
- Projected DraftKings points: 17.9 | Salary: $6,200 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.89
- Matchup: at Panthers | Opp. rank vs. QB: 27th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 18.6
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 226.6 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 11
- Cousins pts. per game: 16.9 | Cousins average stats: 274.6 pass YPG, 8 pass TD, -0.4 rush YPG
- Cousins last game (vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers) | Fantasy points: 38.4 | Game stats: 42-of-58 (72.4%), 509 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT
- Cousins last matchup vs. Carolina Panthers (10/1/2023) | Fantasy points: 11.6 | Game stats: 12-of-19 (63.2%), 139 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
8. Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts
- Projected DraftKings points: 17.4 | Salary: $6,000 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.9
- Injury Report: Questionable (Oblique)
- Matchup: at Titans | Opp. rank vs. QB: 13th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 14.9
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 124 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 3
- Richardson pts. per game: 13.1 | Richardson average stats: 163.5 pass YPG, 3 pass TD, 35.3 rush YPG
- Richardson last game (vs. Pittsburgh Steelers) | Fantasy points: 5.2 | Game stats: 3-of-4 (75%), 71 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs; 3 carries, 24 yards
- Richardson last matchup vs. Tennessee Titans (10/8/2023) | Fantasy points: 4.4 | Game stats: 9-of-12 (75%), 98 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs
9. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Projected DraftKings points: 17.2 | Salary: $6,500 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.65
- Matchup: at Saints | Opp. rank vs. QB: 4th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 10.9
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 251.2 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 1
- Mayfield pts. per game: 22.9 | Mayfield average stats: 232.8 pass YPG, 11 pass TD, 21.4 rush YPG
- Mayfield last game (vs. Atlanta Falcons) | Fantasy points: 23.4 | Game stats: 19-of-24 (79.2%), 180 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs; 6 carries, 42 yards
- Mayfield last matchup vs. New Orleans Saints (12/31/2023) | Fantasy points: 21.3 | Game stats: 22-of-33 (66.7%), 309 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
10. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
- Projected DraftKings points: 17 | Salary: $6,400 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.66
- Matchup: at Cowboys | Opp. rank vs. QB: 18th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 16.9
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 194.4 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 6
- Goff pts. per game: 17.3 | Goff average stats: 253.8 pass YPG, 5 pass TD, 4 rush YPG
- Goff last game (vs. Seattle Seahawks) | Fantasy points: 27.2 | Game stats: 18-of-18 (100%), 292 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
- Goff last matchup vs. Dallas Cowboys (12/30/2023) | Fantasy points: 12.8 | Game stats: 19-of-34 (55.9%), 271 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
11. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans
- Projected DraftKings points: 17 | Salary: $7,000 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.43
- Matchup: at Patriots | Opp. rank vs. QB: 8th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 13.6
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 239 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 4
- Stroud pts. per game: 18.4 | Stroud average stats: 277 pass YPG, 7 pass TD, 13.6 rush YPG
- Stroud last game (vs. Buffalo Bills) | Fantasy points: 20.9 | Game stats: 28-of-38 (73.7%), 331 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 3 carries, 27 yards
12. Justin Fields, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Projected DraftKings points: 17 | Salary: $5,800 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.93
- Matchup: at Raiders | Opp. rank vs. QB: 21st | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 17.3
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 201.4 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 8
- Fields pts. per game: 18.9 | Fields average stats: 192.2 pass YPG, 5 pass TD, 34.4 rush YPG
- Fields last game (vs. Dallas Cowboys) | Fantasy points: 15.9 | Game stats: 15-of-27 (55.6%), 131 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs; 6 carries, 27 yards
13. Will Levis, Tennessee Titans
- Projected DraftKings points: 15.6 | Salary: $4,800 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 3.25
- Injury Report: Full Participation In Practice (Shoulder)
- Matchup: vs. Colts | Opp. rank vs. QB: 30th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 20.4
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 262.2 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 8
- Levis pts. per game: 10.1 | Levis average stats: 151 pass YPG, 4 pass TD, 22.8 rush YPG
- Levis last game (vs. Miami Dolphins) | Fantasy points: 0.5 | Game stats: 3-of-4 (75%), 25 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT
- Levis last matchup vs. Indianapolis Colts (12/3/2023) | Fantasy points: 12.5 | Game stats: 16-of-33 (48.5%), 224 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs
14. Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts
- Projected DraftKings points: 14.9 | Salary: $6,000 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.48
- Matchup: at Titans | Opp. rank vs. QB: 13th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 14.9
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 124 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 3
- Flacco pts. per game: 22.8 | Flacco average stats: 263.5 pass YPG, 5 pass TD, 12.5 rush YPG
- Flacco last game (vs. Jacksonville Jaguars) | Fantasy points: 30.6 | Game stats: 33-of-44 (75%), 359 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs; 3 carries, 22 yards
15. Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns
- Projected DraftKings points: 14.7 | Salary: $5,100 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.88
- Matchup: at Eagles | Opp. rank vs. QB: 23rd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 17.7
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 237 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 7
- Watson pts. per game: 13.8 | Watson average stats: 170.4 pass YPG, 5 pass TD, 26.2 rush YPG
- Watson last game (vs. Washington Commanders) | Fantasy points: 9.4 | Game stats: 15-of-28 (53.6%), 125 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs
16. Spencer Rattler, New Orleans Saints
- Projected DraftKings points: 14.6 | Salary: $4,000 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 3.65
- Matchup: vs. Buccaneers | Opp. rank vs. QB: 31st | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 21.4
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 258.4 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 5
17. Andy Dalton, Carolina Panthers
- Projected DraftKings points: 14.5 | Salary: $5,200 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.79
- Matchup: vs. Falcons | Opp. rank vs. QB: 16th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 16.7
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 187.4 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 6
- Dalton pts. per game: 12.3 | Dalton average stats: 168.8 pass YPG, 5 pass TD, 2.5 rush YPG
- Dalton last game (vs. Chicago Bears) | Fantasy points: 4.7 | Game stats: 18-of-28 (64.3%), 136 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT
- Dalton last matchup vs. Atlanta Falcons (12/18/2022) | Fantasy points: 14.1 | Game stats: 11-of-17 (64.7%), 151 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
18. Bo Nix, Denver Broncos
- Projected DraftKings points: 14.3 | Salary: $5,400 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.65
- Matchup: vs. Chargers | Opp. rank vs. QB: 5th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 11.1
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 188.5 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 3
- Nix pts. per game: 14.5 | Nix average stats: 173.2 pass YPG, 3 pass TD, 23.8 rush YPG
- Nix last game (vs. Las Vegas Raiders) | Fantasy points: 23.1 | Game stats: 19-of-27 (70.4%), 206 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs; 8 carries, 9 yards, 1 TD
19. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
- Projected DraftKings points: 14.1 | Salary: $5,500 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.56
- Injury Report: Limited Participation In Practice (Ankle)
- Matchup: at Broncos | Opp. rank vs. QB: 6th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 11.8
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 159.8 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 4
- Herbert pts. per game: 10.9 | Herbert average stats: 144.5 pass YPG, 5 pass TD, 6 rush YPG
- Herbert last game (vs. Kansas City Chiefs) | Fantasy points: 11.2 | Game stats: 16-of-27 (59.3%), 179 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs
- Herbert last matchup vs. Denver Broncos (12/10/2023) | Fantasy points: 2.8 | Game stats: 9-of-17 (52.9%), 96 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT
20. Drake Maye, New England Patriots
- Projected DraftKings points: 12.6 | Salary: $5,000 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.52
- Matchup: vs. Texans | Opp. rank vs. QB: 20th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 17.2
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 154 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 9
- Maye pts. per game: 2.1 | Maye average stats: 22 pass YPG, 0 pass TD, 12 rush YPG
- Maye last game (vs. New York Jets) | Fantasy points: 2.1 | Game stats: 4-of-8 (50%), 22 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs
21. Aidan O’Connell, Las Vegas Raiders
- Projected DraftKings points: 12.4 | Salary: $4,900 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.53
- Matchup: vs. Steelers | Opp. rank vs. QB: 7th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 12.2
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 206.8 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 6
- O’Connell pts. per game: 5.1 | O’Connell average stats: 88 pass YPG, 1 pass TD, 0 rush YPG
- O’Connell last game (vs. Denver Broncos) | Fantasy points: 2.8 | Game stats: 10-of-20 (50%), 94 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT
22. Gardner Minshew, Las Vegas Raiders
- Projected DraftKings points: 12.2 | Salary: $4,900 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.49
- Matchup: vs. Steelers | Opp. rank vs. QB: 7th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 12.2
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 206.8 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 6
- Minshew pts. per game: 11.3 | Minshew average stats: 202.8 pass YPG, 4 pass TD, 7.6 rush YPG
- Minshew last game (vs. Denver Broncos) | Fantasy points: 9.7 | Game stats: 12-of-17 (70.6%), 137 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs; 2 carries, 22 yards
- Minshew last matchup vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (12/16/2023) | Fantasy points: 20.6 | Game stats: 18-of-28 (64.3%), 215 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs
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