Week 6 Last-Minute Fantasy Football Streamers: Daniel Jones, Romeo Doubs, Cade Otton and More

Two guys at each fantasy position who can probably be plugged into your lineup on Sunday morning.

One of my Legion baseball coaches gave us an important piece of advice when I was 17: “Beggars can’t be choosers, dumb@$$.” While that was specific to a player who wanted to pick and choose who threw him batting practice, it holds true in many walks of life.

In fantasy sports, the last-minute inactive is the bane of the owner’s existence. Imagine being the person who drafted Christian McCaffrey first overall then watched as he was ruled out on Monday in Week 1, after every game but that one had been played; maybe you were that owner! In that case, you had to pick up any running back you could get your hands on, and beggars couldn’t be choosers.

It’s important to be able to find those last-minute replacements because it happens to everyone at some point in the season. Whether it’s a pre-game injury, a sickness, or a flare up of an underreported injury, things happen every week, and you’re likely to be left scrambling when you don’t expect it.

Let’s look at two players at each offensive fantasy position who are probably available to be picked up Sunday morning and have positive outlooks. None of these guys should be counted on to save your week, but they have the right matchups and/or opportunities to maybe put up some points.

I used defensive stats from NFL and our FantasySP defensive fantasy rankings and will reference those numbers often.

Quarterback

Daniel Jones, New York Giants vs. Cincinnati Bengals

It’s a big day for Big Blue. Cincinnati hasn’t necessarily been among the bottom defenses, but they are worse than average in essentially every measure I looked at: yards per pass attempt, yards per rush attempt, defensive DVOA, and fantasy points allowed to QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs.

Because of that and several New York skill players getting opportunities due to injury, the Giants are a good source of value for fantasy owners needing Sunday morning additions.

Will Levis, Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts

Levis dealt with an injury in Week 4 before the Titans had their bye last week. He is back in the starting lineup against the Colts, one of the worst pass defenses in the league. Trevor Lawrence racked up 371 yards against Indy in Week 5 after being below 200 in three of the first four games (and topping out at 220).

There is some risk because Levis could re-aggravate the injury or be more likely to be pulled if they fall behind, but there aren’t many better matchups. This is an option only for a desperate owner or someone in a two-QB league, but there are worse plans than plugging a hole with Levis.

Running Back

Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons @ Carolina Panthers

Allgeier keeps seeing a role despite the presence of last year’s top-10 pick Bijan Robinson. There’s nothing wrong with using two backs (Detroit thrives on their production on the ground), but it hurts Robinson’s value.

Robinson is on pace for nearly the same number of carries, receptions, rushing yards, and receiving yards as last season. Where he has fallen short, though, is getting into the end zone. Robinson scored eight touchdowns last season (four rushing, four receiving) but has only found the paint once in 2024.

Allgeier is on pace for lower totals in all those categories than he had in 2023. Allgeier isn’t the problem with Robinson: Bijan just isn’t quite as efficient and isn’t scoring TDs. While Allgeier is nothing more than a deep flex option, he has touched the ball about seven times per game. That’s something, if not exciting.

Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Tracy started last week with Devin Singletary out and gained 129 yards on 18 carries. Singletary is out again for Week 6, leaving the rookie in charge of the backfield once again. Many injury replacements have a short shelf-life, but Tracy could carve out a role because he is a rookie behind only a very middling, replaceable veteran.

Singletary is likely to lead the backfield when he returns, but another big game from Tracy would change the equation a little. Tracy isn’t just a player with value this week; he could be the long-term solution in New York as well.

Wide Receiver

Romeo Doubs, Green Bay Packers vs. Arizona Cardinals

What an interesting few weeks for Doubs: Despite playing more snaps than any other Packer receiver in each of the first four weeks, he was reportedly unhappy with his role and missed a few practices, leading to a one-game suspension. Doubs was back at practice and is expected to be active in Week 6.

While the missed game last week puts him at a disadvantage, Doubs is still third on the team in receptions and yards and fourth in targets. This is a player who has been involved in the offense with one of the brightest young quarterbacks in the league, putting him on the fantasy radar.

Doubs is someone to consider for your WR3/4/flex spot, far from a guaranteed success but with a chance to make an impact against an Arizona team allowing the sixth-most yards per pass attempt.

Darius Slayton, New York Giants vs. Cincinnati Bengals

I didn’t intend to make this all about the Giants, but the matchup is right, and guys are available. Malik Nabers is out again with a concussion, and Slayton excelled in Week 5 without the rookie, hauling in eight receptions for 122 yards and a touchdown.

He won’t be much of a fantasy option once Nabers returns, but Slayton is probably available and can slot into your lineup if you’re desperate.

Tight End

Chigoziem Okonkwo, Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts

I’ve never been in on the Okonkwo hype. It started as early as his rookie year in 2022, and last season was supposed to be his big breakout. I didn’t like it then, and I don’t like it here, even as I present him as an option for your lineup.

This is all about the matchup: Indianapolis has allowed the fourth-most passing yards, second-most yards per attempt, and second-most fantasy points per game to tight ends. There just isn’t a much better matchup for quarterbacks and pass catchers early in the season.

I mentioned in the Levis section that he’s a low-level streamer for those desperate, and I’ll give you the same outlook for Okonkwo. I’m not expecting a big game or even modest starter numbers, but the matchup makes him an option if you’re stuck without anything else.

Cade Otton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints

While most guys end up here because they have a good matchup, Otton’s argument is just as tied to his usage. The matchup is decent but not great: New Orleans has allowed the 13th-most yards per pass attempt and 11th-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Otton has found a place in the offense after a slow start. In the first two weeks, he had just four targets, one catch, and five yards. He combined for 13 receptions on 17 targets in Weeks 3 and 4, and Otton turned three catches into 44 yards last week.

Tight end has been something of a barren wasteland at times this season, so a guy who is regularly involved has plenty of fantasy value. Otton has been on the field for more than 85% of the snaps every week and topped 90% each of the last four games.

Don’t expect a huge performance, but Otton can fill your tight end slot if you have Travis Kelce on bye, for instance.

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