As we start to put Week 5 of the fantasy football season in the rearview mirror, an expected wrinkle will now be prominent: bye weeks. In Week 6, the San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, and New Orleans Saints will all be home resting. That means fantasy owners must go to their bench as depth becomes more important than ever.
As fantasy studs such as Alvin Kamara, Deebo Samuel, and now Cordarrelle Patterson will be sidelined in Week 6, it’s key to make sure you have a suitable replacement to keep your team afloat.