Fantasy Football Week 6: Will these young up-and-coming players make or break your lineups?

Will the Bears’ talented young duo shine in Week 6 for fantasy football managers? (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)

With major injuries across the board this week, including the loss of receivers Nico Collins and Michael Pittman and running backs like Jonathan Taylor, Zack Moss and Devin Singletary all battling ailments, we could talk about players who will see a bump in opportunities. However, this week feels like the perfect opportunity to discuss emerging young talent. We’re closing in on midseason and as young players start to acclimate and solidify roles, they’ll continue to find themselves in advantageous situations and matchups that can help facilitate breakouts.

Welcome to the Make or Break Article, NFL Babies Version!

Can these young fantasy assets on the rise emerge and bring big upside to your lineups this week?

Make or Break Chicago Duo: Caleb Williams, QB; Rome Odunze, WR

Williams and Odunze have a beautiful matchup against the Jags ahead but how are we approaching the pair in Week 6? Williams is coming off his best overall performance of the season, showcasing efficiency in a turnover-free outing, completing 20 of his 29 attempts for 304 yards and two touchdowns, plus 34 yards on the ground. Williams thrived in an excellent matchup, but he’s still a relatively risky asset.

While he is absolutely on an upward trend in terms of overall improvement, his volume is still inconsistent. This week, he faces a Jags defense that has been one of the best matchups for opposing quarterbacks this year, allowing the third-most fantasy points to quarterbacks, and he could have another top-10 performance.

Odunze has had volatility in his production throughout the season. He’s not the first look in this Bears offense and when you add that to inconsistent volume for Williams, it’s been tough to predict breakout opportunities for Odunze. His talent popped in Week 3 in a similar matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, where he performed well, catching his…

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Publish date : 2024-10-10 17:39:45

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