Starts and sits for fantasy football ahead of Week 6

Week 6 of fantasy football is shaping up to be a challenging one, with several key players facing tough matchups and injuries. Among the starting quarterbacks, Kirk Cousins of the Las Vegas Raiders is a solid pick. His performance has been steady, and he has a favorable matchup against the Buffalo Bills, who allow the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.

On the other hand, Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys should be kept on the bench. His recent performances have been inconsistent, and with a lack of rushing upside, he does not pose much of a threat this week.

Wide receiver Luther Burden III of the Chicago Bears is another player to start. Despite the team's inconsistency, Burden has shown promising numbers in games against teams that give up a lot of points to wide receivers, such as the Atlanta Falcons. Meanwhile, Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is one to sit. His matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers is unfavorable, as the Steelers are a tough matchup for receivers.

Similarly, Omarion Hampton of the Los Angeles Chargers should be kept on the bench. The Chargers' crowded running back room makes Hampton a risky choice, and his recent performances have not been impressive.

Tight end Pat Freiermuth of the Pittsburgh Steelers is a player to start. He has been consistently productive throughout the season, with at least one touchdown in three games. Against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Freiermuth has a favorable matchup, making him a strong fantasy option. Lastly, tight end Kyle Pitts of the Atlanta Falcons should also be on the bench. With a low position rank and a tough matchup against the Chicago Bears, Pitts is unlikely to provide any significant fantasy value this week.