The Kansas City Chiefs (2-2) will host the Detroit Lions (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 QB Patrick Mahomes.
Is Patrick Mahomes Playing in Week 6?
Mahomes is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chiefs’ 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 Patrick Mahomes in Week 6?
I don’t get it when people look at a banana taped to a piece of paper and call it art, but I’m guessing those same people don’t understand why Patrick Mahomes is trending toward a player that has the potential to absolutely break fantasy during the second half of this season.
Through five weeks, 32.1% of his fantasy points have been scored on the ground. That speaks not only to his athleticism being on full display some three months ahead of schedule, but also the limitations that have come with the rotating door at receiver up to this point.
But that’s changing.
Xavier Worthy is back to being used as a full-time player, Travis Kelce showed some juice with a score last week, and the Rashee Rice season debut is coming.
Mahomes has put up some crazy postseason stat lines in the past, when he’s pushed the envelope across the board, when the season was on the line. Why wouldn’t we expect something similar during the second half of this season?
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2023 Super Bowl: 46 passes, 9 rushes, 399 combined yards
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2024 AFC Title Game: 8 different players catch a pass, 11 rushes, 2 rushing touchdowns
Right now, he’s ripping off chunk gains with his legs, and those running lanes are only going to open wider as he continues to get more support.
I’m not itching to play Mahomes this week in a tough spot against an offense that can control the clock … if he struggles, though, you can bet that I’m offering trades left and right to get access to him for the second half of the fantasy season.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Mahomes’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 6
Mahomes is projected to score 16.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Mahomes to throw for 218 yards and 1.6 passing touchdowns with 0.6 interceptions. Mahomes could also add 17 rushing yards and 0.1 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
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.
