{
  "id": 15245269,
  "title": "Fantasy Football Week 6 Bold Predictions: James Cook Fumbles RB1 Status, Dallas Goedert's Elite Sunday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/fantasy-football-week-6-bold-predictions-james-cook-fumbles-rb1",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T17:27:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fantasy-football-week-6-bold-172723277.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week 6 of fantasy football has its fair share of uncertainties, as top players can go in and out of form at any given moment. In this edition of bold predictions, there are a few standout players to watch out for, such as Jakobi Meyers, James Cook, Cam Skattebo, and Dallas Goedert.\n\nJakobi Meyers, the Jaguars' wide receiver, is expected to be a WR1 this Sunday. With similar route runs as Parker Washington, Meyers has a 15% target share and a high snap rate. The Jaguars' recent travel and Texans' weak defense against wide receivers make this a favorable matchup for Meyers.\n\nJames Cook, the Bills' running back, is not considered an RB1 this week. Despite being the team's leading rusher, Cook has fumbled the ball four times in five games. With a potential reduction in snaps, Cook's performance may decline, falling a few spots in the rankings. However, facing a strong opponent like the Raiders, who rank 6th in defensive rush EPA allowed per play, could lead to a breakout game for Cook.\n\nCam Skattebo, the Giants' running back, is a Top-10 pick in the RB1 category. With 64% of the Giants' rushing attempts, Skattebo averages 19 touches per game. The Saints allow only 133.4 yards and 2.0 rushing touchdowns per game to running backs, making Skattebo a strong choice for fantasy managers.\n\nFinally, Dallas Goedert, the Eagles' tight end, is predicted to be a Top-6 pick this week. With high target and reception rates, Goedert averages 1.83 yards per route run and 17% receptions per route run. With injuries to Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith, Goedert will likely see more playing time and is projected to outperform expectations.",
  "summary": "Bold predictions in Week 6 of fantasy football span a struggle some day for James Cook and a booming day for Dallas Goedert.",
  "key_points": [
    "James Cook's fumbles raise RB1 status concerns",
    "Jakobi Meyers projected as WR1 against Texans defense",
    "Dallas Goedert expected to outperform with Eagles' injuries"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}