The Detroit Lions (4-1) will visit the Kansas City Chiefs (2-2) in Week 6. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Is Amon-Ra St. Brown Playing in Week 6?
Brown is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Lions’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Amon-Ra St. Brown in Week 6?
Maybe we give the Lions one week of grace for overhauling their coordinator positions?
If you do that, Amon-Ra St. Brown is pacing for 132 catches and 1,539 yards, huge numbers that feel obtainable if you turn on a Detroit game for five minutes. His usage patterns are all more or less in line with what we saw from him as a featured part of Ben Johnson’s offense a season ago, but his efficiency is spiking.
Through five weeks, his yards per route run are up 17.8% from 2021.
Was Johnson a limiting force on St. Brown’s potential?
I’m kidding, but with Detroit putting Jameson Williams back into the wind sprinter role, the middle field is St. Brown’s to dominate. Personally, I prefer Puka Nacua the rest of the way, but it wouldn’t take a crazy argument to pitch Detroit’s ace as the best PPR receiver in the business moving forward, and I suspect he’s a first-round pick in August for 2023.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Brown’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 6
Brown is projected to score 22.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Brown to have 8 receptions for 95 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Brown could also add 4 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 6 Weather Impact: Lions at Chiefs
The forecast for kickoff is 78 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
