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Sleeper Picks NFL Week 6
Season record: 9-13
Tyreek Hill (WR – MIA): 87.5 receiving yards
Tyreek Hill has been an absolute nightmare for opposing defenses this season. He is averaging 130.2 receiving yards per game and continues to look unstoppable in the Dolphins offense. Tyreek has recorded 157 or more receiving yards in three of five games this season and is expected to have his way with a Carolina Panthers secondary that has struggled to stop the pass. The Dolphins should have a renewed focus on the passing game with Devon Achane on IR, which means both Tyreek and Jaylen Waddle should be heavily involved. There is, of course, the gamescript concern due to the strength of opponent (or lack thereof), but at this point, it is more of a surprise when Tyreek does not hit at least 100 receiving yards. Stick with probability and roll with the more on Tyreek for Week 6.
Pick: More
Keenan Allen (WR – LAC): 78.5 receiving yards
Averaging 108.5 receiving yards per game this season, Keenan Allen has looked as good as ever this season. He has topped 76 receiving yards in all but one game and will see a steady stream of targets with Mike Williams lost for the season. Allen has seen nine or more targets in three straight games and has one game with 20. Gamescript will likely dictate just how involved Keenan is, but with the Dallas Cowboys next on tap, there should be more than enough opportunity in the passing game. The Cowboys would usually be considered a tough matchup for a number one wide receiver, but with Keenan moving all over the field and Trevon Diggs being lost for the season, this becomes a matchup to attack. All signs point to Keenan having a big game on Monday Night Football. Click more on Keenan for Week 6.
Pick: More
Jordan Addison (WR – MIN): 52.5 receiving yards
Jordan Addison at just 52.5 receiving yards seems fishy. Yes, local beat writers in Minnesota have opined that it will be K.J. Osborn who will get the nod to take on the Justin Jefferson role in the offense, but the lack of their superstar receiver on the field means everybody will get more love. T.J. Hockenson is expected to draw the most targets weekly, but Addison, a special talent in his own right, is also due for a major role expansion. Addison has hit more on the Sleeper Picks number in four of five weeks this season and is set to do it again due to the exploitable line. Overall, Addison has hit 52 or more receiving yards in four of five games this season, so expecting him not to do so with Jefferson out just seems comical. Yes, inefficiency could lead to him falling under the number, but in what is expected to be a more competitive affair than originally expected this offseason, Addison should see plenty of volume. This may finally be the week Addison shows the world how good he really is. Press More on Addison for Week 6.
Pick: More
Writers note: The lines are constantly changing on Sleeper, so there is a high probability that one or all of the numbers may no longer be the same when you open your app. There are excellent values when they are first posted, with the only catch being that they are not all released at the same time. Vigilance could provide a solid return on investment this season, literally.
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