The Week 6 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet is here—your one-stop fantasy football tool that blends matchup start/sit analytics with DFS and prop-bet insights. Whether you’re setting your fantasy lineup or building a DFS entry, the CheatChart helps you quickly spot positional edges, trap matchups, and value plays that swing weekly outcomes.
Use the CheatChart to identify which players are set up for ceiling games, who to fade, and where Vegas lines intersect with fantasy opportunity. Pairs great with our Week 6 Advanced Stats.
Week 6 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet | The CheatChart Overview
The CheatChart breaks down every NFL matchup into positional advantage scores by showing how much better or worse a team’s players are projected to perform versus their season average. It’s designed to simplify your start/sit decisions while revealing DFS leverage points and prop-bet opportunities.
How to Use the CheatChart for Week 6 Lineups and Bets
Find your player’s team in the first column. Then, follow that row across to their position’s column. The percentage shows how much better or worse they’re expected to perform compared to their usual fantasy production.
Example: Let’s say you’re deciding between Kenneth Gainwell (RB, PIT) and Ricky Pearsall (WR, SF). For Gainwell, find PIT in the first column and follow the row to the RB column—you’ll see a -33% matchup. That’s extremely negative. Now look at Pearsall under SF and follow to the WR column—you’ll see +19%, a moderately positive matchup. Given both players average 13 points per game, Pearsall is the smarter Week 6 play.
Week 6 Fantasy Football Quarterback Matchups to Target and Fade
Matthew Stafford has a matchup of 43%, which is the top matchup of the week at quarterback. Stafford has been a solid enough play so far this year and you can rely on him this week.
Bryce Young has a matchup of 37%, which is good for QB, though he’s been a fantasy dud so far this season. This matchup is more than likely a trap.
Jordan Love has a matchup of 35%, a good matchup as well. They are expected to lead by a huge margin, so his volume could be significantly impacted. He’s a risky QB2 this week.
Josh Allen has a matchup of 23%, which is the worst at quarterback. That said, you’re starting Josh Allen.
Aaron Rodgers has a matchup of 16%, which is moderately bad at QB. Rodgers hasn’t delivered on fantasy this year, so it’s best to avoid him altogether in Week 6.
Get individual Week 6 Advanced Stats for Start/Sit decisions on every player at every position.
Week 6 Running Back Matchups and DFS Values
Rico Dowdle has a matchup of 43%, which is the top matchup of the week at RB. This backfield is questionable at the moment, but he should be in most lineups.
Ashton Jeanty has a matchup of 40%, which is extremely good at running back.
Kyren Williams has a matchup of 31%, which is also an elite matchup, likely making him the top RB pick of the week.
Jaylen Warren has a matchup of -33%, which is the worst for RB. Given the split backfield, you should avoid him.
James Cook has a matchup of -30%, which is a terrible matchup, but his volume makes him fine to keep in your lineup.
Chase Brown has a matchup of -27%, awful for running backs, and in a game where they are likely to trail, he should be avoided.
Week 6 Wide Receiver Matchups for Lineup Edges
Tet McMillan has a matchup of 45%, which is the top matchup of the week at WR.
Puka Nacua has a matchup of 31%, very good, making him the top WR pick of this week.
Jerry Jeudy has a matchup of 27%, which is a good matchup on paper, but given the QB situation, he should still be avoided as anything other than a low-cost roster filler.
Jaylen Waddle has a matchup of -24%, which is the worst for WR. After last week’s performance, however, you cannot sit him.
Wan’Dale Robinson has a matchup of -23%, which is rough, but they are expected to trail for most of the game. He is a borderline flex play this week.
Week 6 Tight End Matchups and Prop Bet Plays
George Kittle has a matchup of 40%, which is the top matchup of the week at TE. We could see a vintage-style Kittle game out of him this week.
Hunter Long has a matchup of 39%, which is a great matchup, and while he’s largely unproven, he should get an opportunity with Brenton Strange now on IR.
David Njoku has a matchup of 35%, which is very solid for a tight end. The change at QB is concerning, but Njoku has been a focal piece of this offense in 2025, and a change under center is unlikely to change that.
Dalton Kincaid has a matchup of 57%, which is the worst for TE. Kansas City has been shutting out tight ends, and Kincaid is unlikely to fare much better.
Kyle Pitts has a matchup of -53%, which is also an awful matchup at tight end. The over/under on the game makes him a viable play, but he will be touchdown-dependent.
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CheatChart FAQ | Week 6 DFS & Prop Bet Edition
Q: Who are the best DFS plays for Thursday Night Football in Week 6?
The best DFS plays for Thursday Night Football Week 6 usually come from high-paced games or soft coverage matchups. Check the CheatChart for teams with strong positional advantages—these are the players projected for ceiling outcomes in DFS Showdown and single-game lineups. Focus on players with positive matchup percentages at QB and WR and who see consistent red-zone usage.
Q: Which matchups are the softest for DFS and prop bets in Week 6?
Soft DFS matchups Week 6 include teams showing the largest positive matchup percentages in the CheatChart. These are high-value DFS lineup spots and great leverage plays for tournaments. They also point to potential player props Week 6 that carry over/under value, especially in projected shootouts.
Q: How do I use the CheatChart to build my DFS lineup?
Use the Week 6 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet (CheatChart) to identify which teams have positional edges at QB, RB, WR, and TE. In DFS, stack players from teams with positive matchups while fading those with extreme negatives. The chart also works as a DFS optimizer Week 6 reference when building balanced lineups or researching value pivots.
Q: What are the toughest fantasy matchups to avoid in Week 6?
The toughest fantasy matchups Week 6 are shown by the most negative percentages on the CheatChart. These “DFS fades” or “bad matchups fantasy Week 6” usually come from defenses that limit volume or red-zone efficiency. Avoiding those players in DFS or on your fantasy roster can protect your lineup floor.
Q: Which player props look best for Thursday Night Football?
Top TNF player props Week 6 usually align with the softest CheatChart matchups. Look for quarterbacks or receivers who have favorable coverage metrics and are projected to exceed their passing or receiving yard lines. Use the chart to find top prop bets Week 6 and compare them with sportsbook totals to find correlated edges.
Q: What time do Thursday Night Football lineups lock for DFS contests?
DFS lineups lock at kickoff of the Thursday Night Football game — typically 8:15 PM ET. Make sure to confirm inactive players and late news before the DFS Thursday night lock to avoid dead lineups.
Q: Should I play single-game Showdown or full-week DFS contests for Week 6?
If you enjoy targeting one matchup, the TNF Showdown slate is the best option for quick returns. If you prefer larger pools and full-slate strategy, build around your CheatChart matchups in full-week DFS contests Week 6. Many managers mix both for bankroll balance and exposure to different game environments.
Q: How accurate is the CheatChart for predicting DFS outcomes?
The Dynasty Nerds CheatChart has been a consistent DFS tool, helping identify soft matchups, leverage points, and fantasy football projections Thursday night. It’s not a guarantee, but it reliably highlights efficiency mismatches that align with strong DFS and player prop tracker Week 6 data.
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