The San Francisco 49ers (4-1) will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-1) 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 Kendrick Bourne.
Is Kendrick Bourne Playing in Week 6?
Bourne is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the 49ers’ 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 Kendrick Bourne in Week 6?
Kendrick Bourne pulled in a 35-yard pass on San Francisco’s first drive on Thursday night, and I thought it was an aberration more than a breadcrumb for a matchup that Kyle Shanahan had every intention of exploiting for the next 60+ minutes.
With their top three receivers on the shelf, the Niners ran both Kendrick Bourne and Demarcus Robinson out there for 40+ routes and funneled 18 targets to them.
Week 5 Receiving Profiles
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Bourne: 80.7% snap share, 8.1-yard aDOT, 9.1% deep target rate
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Robinson: 84.3% snap share, 15.0-yard aDOT, 57.1% deep target rate
The roles were pretty straightforward, and, regardless of who is playing QB, Bourne is in the PPR flex conversation if either Rickey Pearsall or Jauan Jennings sits again.
His shorter route tree fits better next to Pearsall, so if you roster Bourne, you’re tracking Jennings’ status a little bit closer, even if I think he gets out there in two-receiver formats should either miss Week 6.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Bourne’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 6
Bourne is projected to score 11.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Bourne to have 4 receptions for 48 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Bourne 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: 49ers at Buccaneers
The forecast for kickoff is 85 degrees Fahrenheit with 17 mph winds. Moderate winds may affect deep passes and field goal attempts.
