{
  "id": 15750178,
  "title": "Bijan Robinson, Derrick Henry and other fantasy football bad beats not to stress over",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/bijan-robinson-derrick-henry-and-other-fantasy-football-bad-beats-not",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T14:02:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bijan-robinson-derrick-henry-other-140219984.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fantasy football players may experience occasional disappointments, but it is essential not to stress over bad beats such as those seen in Week 6. Bijan Robinson, a top draft pick for the Atlanta Falcons, had his lowest fantasy output of the season, recording only 7.3 points after rushing for 61 yards and two catches. However, this performance was likely due to the Falcons struggling early in the game, prompting them to rely more on their passing attack. Robinson should bounce back against tougher opponents in the future, as his 61 rushing yards came on just nine carries, showcasing his efficiency when handling the ball.\n\nDerrick Henry, the Baltimore Ravens' running sensation, also faced a setback in Week 6, producing just 5 fantasy points after rushing for 58 yards and catching a single pass. With divisional games often proving trickier, Henry's performance in this one game may be an outlier. He should return to his consistent form against the Cincinnati Bengals in the upcoming week.\n\nThe New England Patriots' wide receiver, AJ Brown, had a disappointing start to the season after recovering from an injury. Despite an anticipated return in Week 1, Brown only managed to score 5.7 fantasy points, catching three passes for 27 yards. His struggles can be attributed to the fact that he faced a high number of targets, making it difficult to generate substantial fantasy points. However, with his chemistry expected to improve as he and teammate Drake Maye establish a better rapport, Brown should bounce back during their Week 7 matchup against the Chicago Bears.\n\nKansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes experienced a fantasy football low point this week, posting 10.5 points despite throwing for 272 yards and an interception. This performance can be attributed to the interception he threw early in the game, which led to increased reliance on tight end Kenneth Walker II. However, Mahomes remains a reliable choice for fantasy owners, as he is an excellent quarterback at preventing turnovers. With an easier schedule ahead of them, the Chiefs and Mahomes should continue to be a consistent QB1 threat in fantasy football this season.\n\nFinally, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston had an off Week 6, catching just one pass for 15 yards against a tough Baltimore Ravens defense. Despite his inconsistent performance, Boston has been a standout receiver throughout the season and will likely bounce back against a weaker Tennessee Titans defense in Week 7. Additionally, the Browns' easy schedule should provide Boston with ample opportunities for fantasy success.",
  "summary": "Week 6 of fantasy football saw a lot of standout performances from key players. However, there were some top picks who saw their performance sharply decline. Let’s take a look at which of these busts in Week 6 are simply bad beats that are one-off occurrences and shouldn’t happen again this season. (Projected fantasy points are from the Sleeper […] The post Bijan Robinson, Derrick Henry and other…",
  "key_points": [
    "Bijan Robinson's low fantasy output due to Falcons' early struggles",
    "Derrick Henry's 5 fantasy points despite 58 rushing yards",
    "AJ Brown's 5.7 fantasy points with 27 yards after injury"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}