Watch List — Week 6
2026 snap shares and PPR points through week 6 — who gained a role, who lost one, and whose usage is ahead of his scoring
How this week's list is built
Every skill player with a week 6 snap-count row is screened. Snap risers gained 15+ share points versus week 5; snap fallers lost 15+ share points. Usage ahead of points and points ahead of usage compare a player's season-to-date role (snap-share percentile, averaged with his targets, carries or attempts percentile when Next Gen Stats has him) against his season-to-date PPR points-per-game percentile, within his position, among RB/WR/TEs averaging at least 30% of snaps (quarterbacks all play every snap, so they only appear in the snap screens).
Chips: SECURE top of the depth chart, no premium rookie added · ROOKIE PRESSURE still #1 but a round 1–2 pick arrived · BEHIND N not the listed starter · OFF CHART not on any depth chart. Editions are frozen when published, so earlier weeks keep the lists they were published with.
What do these columns mean?
- Snap%
- Share of his team's offensive snaps this week.
- Prev / Δ
- Last week's snap share and the change in share points.
- Pts
- PPR fantasy points this week.
- STD Snap%
- Season-to-date average snap share over the weeks he has a row for.
- Volume
- Season-to-date targets (WR/TE), carries (RB) or pass attempts (QB) from Next Gen Stats; blank when NGS doesn't track him.
- STD PPG
- Season-to-date PPR points per game.
- Role pct
- Within-position percentile of his season-to-date usage (snap share, plus volume when available).
- PPG pct
- Within-position percentile of his season-to-date PPG.
- Gap
- Role pct minus PPG pct. Positive = usage says he should score more; negative = scoring is outrunning the usage.
- SoS pct
- Strength-of-schedule percentile among his position peers (100 = easiest slate) from the Defenses page.
- Current opportunity
- Listed depth chart slot, players listed ahead, rookies the team drafted at the position, and any AI vetting note.
📈 Snap risers
Biggest snap-share gains versus week 5.
| Player | Pos | Team | Snap% | Prev | Δ | Pts | STD PPG | Current opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | CAR | 100% | – | +100 | 19.8 | 22.1 | CAR QB1 SECURE |
| Caleb Williams | QB | CHI | 100% | – | +100 | 16.5 | 20.5 | CHI QB1 SECURE |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | KC | 100% | – | +100 | 10.5 | 18.8 | KC QB1 SECURE |
| Tanner McKee | QB | PHI | 100% | – | +100 | 12.6 | 12.6 |
PHI QB1
SECURE
drafted: Cole Payton (R5) |
| Chuba Hubbard | RB | CAR | 94% | – | +94 | 19.1 | 19.6 | CAR RB1 SECURE |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | LAC | 87% | – | +87 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
LAC WR5
BEHIND 4
ahead: Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Tre' Harris, Brenen Thompson drafted: Brenen Thompson (R4) |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | KC | 84% | – | +84 | 14.3 | 9.5 |
KC WR2
BEHIND 1
ahead: Rashee Rice |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | LAC | 82% | – | +82 | 6.7 | 5.0 |
LAC WR2
BEHIND 1
ahead: Ladd McConkey drafted: Brenen Thompson (R4) AI: CAUTIONStill the clear WR2 by playing time (60/69 snaps, 37/43 routes) and Ladd McConkey aggravated his foot (day-to-day, likely misses at least Week 5), so the role holds short term. But he has 7-108-0 on 19 targets with a costly drop vs. Seattle, and Tre' Harris has led the Chargers in receiving two straight weeks. |
| Omar Cooper | WR | NYJ | 82% | – | +82 | 22.3 | 13.2 |
NYJ WR3
BEHIND 2
ahead: Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell drafted: Omar Cooper (R1) |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | CAR | 76% | – | +76 | 14.6 | 17.8 |
CAR WR1
SECURE
drafted: Chris Brazzell II (R3) |
| A.J. Brown | WR | NE | 76% | – | +76 | 5.7 | 5.7 | NE WR1 SECURE |
| Jalen Coker | WR | CAR | 75% | – | +75 | 15.7 | 17.0 |
CAR WR2
BEHIND 1
ahead: Tetairoa McMillan drafted: Chris Brazzell II (R3) |
📉 Snap fallers
Biggest snap-share drops versus week 5.
| Player | Pos | Team | Snap% | Prev | Δ | Pts | STD PPG | Current opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo Doubs | WR | NE | 3% | 83% | -80 | 11.2 | 9.7 |
NE WR6
BEHIND 5
IR · Shoulder
🚑 left game Q1 04:18 ↗ filling in for Mack Hollins — IR (Calf) ahead: A.J. Brown, DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism III, Kyle Williams, Mack Hollins |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | CLE | 14% | 72% | -58 | – | 4.5 |
CLE WR4
BEHIND 3
ahead: Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion, Jerry Jeudy drafted: KC Concepcion (R1), Denzel Boston (R2) AI: CAUTIONSnap share jumped because KC Concepcion left in Q1 with a concussion (Minkah Fitzpatrick hit) and Bond took over the Z spot, posting 3-7-74 with costly drops. Concepcion is in protocol for Week 6 vs Baltimore, so Bond holds the role only until he clears; Jeudy trade chatter is the longer-term upside. |
| Cam Skattebo | RB | NYG | 8% | 63% | -55 | – | 10.3 |
NYG RB1
SECURE
QUESTIONABLE · Hamstring
AI: BELONGSClear lead back with 18 carries in the Week 4 win over ARI and out-touching next-closest Devin Singletary by 21 attempts; Harbaugh wants 20+ carries. Snap share dipped (Tracy on passing downs) and only 1 target, but the touch volume is secure and TDs/receiving should regress upward. |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | BAL | 30% | 80% | -50 | 0.0 | 7.5 |
BAL WR2
BEHIND 1
ahead: Zay Flowers drafted: Ja'Kobi Lane (R3), Elijah Sarratt (R4) AI: CAUTIONHealthy and efficient (2-46 on 2 targets) but Zay Flowers' return plus Devontez Walker jumping to 44 snaps dropped Bateman to 30 snaps vs. Tennessee. With Lamar Jackson likely out and Cooper Rush under center, the Ravens WR2 role is fragile either way. |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | WAS | 10% | 58% | -48 | 3.7 | 9.2 |
WAS WR6
BEHIND 5
IR · Knee
🚑 left game Q1 02:16 ahead: Stefon Diggs, Antonio Williams, Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown, Luke McCaffrey drafted: Antonio Williams (R3) |
| Isaiah Williams | WR | NYJ | 15% | 61% | -46 | 0.4 | 5.7 |
NYJ WR5
BEHIND 4
ahead: Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Omar Cooper Jr., Tim Patrick drafted: Omar Cooper (R1) |
| Cody White | WR | LV | 21% | 62% | -41 | 0.0 | 6.3 |
LV WR3
BEHIND 2
ahead: Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | DAL | 0% | 40% | -40 | 0.0 | 2.5 |
DAL WR4
BEHIND 3
QUESTIONABLE · Ribs
🚑 left game Q1 15:00 ahead: CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy drafted: Anthony Smith (R7) |
| Luther Burden | WR | CHI | 39% | 77% | -38 | 17.5 | 12.2 |
CHI WR2
BEHIND 1
ahead: Rome Odunze drafted: Zavion Thomas (R3) |
| Charlie Woerner | TE | ATL | 29% | 66% | -37 | – | 0.8 |
ATL TE2
BEHIND 1
ahead: Kyle Pitts Sr. AI: REMOVEHis 58-66% snap share comes from Atlanta's heavy two-TE sets alongside a healthy Kyle Pitts, but he has 4 touches in 3 games and is used almost exclusively as a blocker. High snaps with no target role is not a buy signal. |
| Jameis Winston | QB | NYG | 60% | 94% | -34 | 6.5 | 11.8 |
NYG QB2
BEHIND 1
ahead: J.J. McCarthy |
| Chris Olave | WR | NO | 58% | 91% | -33 | 14.3 | 18.8 | NO WR1 SECURE |
💰 Usage ahead of points
Season-to-date role percentile well above scoring percentile — the snaps and touches are there, the points usually follow.
| Player | Pos | Team | STD Snap% | Volume | STD PPG | G | Role pct | PPG pct | Gap | SoS pct | Current opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | LAC | 81% | 22 | 5.0 | 5 | 59.7 | 20.4 | +39.3 | – |
LAC WR2
BEHIND 1
ahead: Ladd McConkey drafted: Brenen Thompson (R4) AI: CAUTIONStill the clear WR2 by playing time (60/69 snaps, 37/43 routes) and Ladd McConkey aggravated his foot (day-to-day, likely misses at least Week 5), so the role holds short term. But he has 7-108-0 on 19 targets with a costly drop vs. Seattle, and Tre' Harris has led the Chargers in receiving two straight weeks. |
| Makai Lemon | WR | PHI | 72% | 28 | 5.0 | 6 | 59.7 | 21.4 | +38.3 | 55 |
PHI WR3
BEHIND 2
ahead: DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks drafted: Makai Lemon (R1) AI: BELONGSRookie first-rounder posted career highs (5-of-7, 43 yds) on 81% of snaps in Week 5 vs. JAX, second on the team in targets with DeVonta Smith out a second straight game (hamstring, no Week 6 timetable yet). He was already a 65%+ snap player with Smith healthy, so the slot role should hold; low YPT is why points lag usage, a fair dynasty buy. |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | TEN | 77% | 13 | 3.4 | 5 | 64.3 | 27.0 | +37.3 | – |
TEN TE1
SECURE
drafted: Jaren Kanak (R7) AI: CAUTIONThe snap share (71% Week 5, ~79% season) is real as the TE1 after Chig Okonkwo left, but it's heavy blocking usage: 13 targets in 5 games (9% share), zero red-zone targets, and 0-for-1 in the Oct 11 loss to Houston. He was also limited Oct 8 with a knee issue. Usage is not converting to routes/targets, so the buy case is thin. |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | DEN | 78% | 28 | 5.2 | 6 | 63.3 | 27.6 | +35.7 | 1 TOUGH SLATE |
DEN WR2
BEHIND 1
ahead: Jaylen Waddle AI: CAUTIONUsage is stable (78-81% snaps) but targets have dropped from 7.6/game to 5.0 since the Jaylen Waddle trade; Week 5 was 2-of-3 for 18 yds and his first TD. The role is real and he remains the red-zone target, so modest positive regression is plausible, but Payton's offense and Waddle cap the upside; buy only cheaply. |
| Bryce Lance | WR | NO | 66% | 20 | 3.3 | 6 | 45.4 | 10.2 | +35.2 | 78 |
NO WR3
BEHIND 2
ahead: Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele AI: BELONGSFell from 84% to 42% of snaps because Noah Fant's return pushed the Saints into more 2- and 3-TE sets, and he went 0-3 on targets (two catches on 12 targets over his last four games). Jordyn Tyson (IR, hamstring) is eligible back Week 7-9, so this is a real downward role trend, not a fluke; the usage-buy tag misfires. |
| Cade Otton | TE | TB | 95% | 29 | 6.3 | 6 | 86.5 | 52.4 | +34.1 | 20 TOUGH SLATE | TB TE1 SECURE |
| Laquon Treadwell | WR | IND | 74% | 24 | 5.1 | 6 | 57.1 | 24.5 | +32.7 | 34 |
IND WR3
BEHIND 2
ahead: Josh Downs, Keenan Allen drafted: Deion Burks (R7) |
| AJ Barner | TE | SEA | 90% | 24 | 5.8 | 6 | 80.2 | 47.6 | +32.5 | 60 | SEA TE1 SECURE |
| Dawson Knox | TE | BUF | 69% | 10 | 2.9 | 6 | 54.0 | 22.2 | +31.7 | 80 |
BUF TE2
BEHIND 1
ahead: Dalton Kincaid AI: REMOVEHis 68-70% snaps are 12/13-personnel blocking reps: he ran 12 routes (41%) vs the Rams on Oct 12 and has 9 targets all season while Dalton Kincaid runs the receiving routes (66% Week 5). Snap share here does not signal fantasy usage; the screen misread a blocker. |
| Tim Patrick | WR | NYJ | 81% | 6 | 3.5 | 2 | 44.4 | 15.3 | +29.1 | – |
NYJ WR4
BEHIND 3
ahead: Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Omar Cooper Jr. drafted: Omar Cooper (R1) AI: CAUTIONActivated from IR (groin) Oct 10 and immediately played 93% of snaps vs CLE because Adonai Mitchell (finger) is still week-to-week, but he drew only 3 targets (2-26) while Garrett Wilson dominated. Snaps are real but target volume is negligible and Mitchell's return would push him back to WR3/4. |
| Andrew Armstrong | WR | KC | 69% | 2 | 2.3 | 1 | 31.6 | 4.1 | +27.6 | – | OFF CHART |
| Tony Pollard | RB | TEN | 56% | 87 | 8.6 | 6 | 62.5 | 35.0 | +27.5 | 40 |
TEN RB1
SECURE
drafted: Nicholas Singleton (R5) |
⚠️ Points ahead of usage
Scoring percentile well above role percentile — touchdown- and big-play-driven starts that history says regress.
| Player | Pos | Team | STD Snap% | Volume | STD PPG | G | Role pct | PPG pct | Gap | SoS pct | Current opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teagan Quitoriano | TE | ARI | 42% | 2 | 15.5 | 1 | 12.7 | 93.7 | -81.0 | – |
ARI TE3
BEHIND 2
ahead: Trey McBride, Elijah Higgins AI: REMOVETwo targets, two short red-zone TDs from Brissett in a 45-21 blowout loss to Detroit with Trey McBride healthy and playing; only his third and fourth catches since 2023. RotoWire calls it an anomaly with no fantasy value going forward, so there is nothing to regress from. |
| Omar Cooper | WR | NYJ | 44% | 8 | 13.2 | 2 | 12.2 | 79.6 | -67.3 | – |
NYJ WR3
BEHIND 2
ahead: Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell drafted: Omar Cooper (R1) |
| Nate Adkins | TE | DEN | 31% | 5 | 6.9 | 3 | 11.1 | 58.7 | -47.6 | – |
DEN TE3
BEHIND 2
ahead: Evan Engram, Adam Trautman drafted: Justin Joly (R5), Dallen Bentley (R7) |
| Alvin Kamara | RB | NO | 30% | 35 | 10.5 | 5 | 15.0 | 57.5 | -42.5 | – |
NO RB1
SECURE
🚑 left game Q2 07:54 (returned) |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | HOU | 45% | 21 | 10.8 | 6 | 28.1 | 68.4 | -40.3 | 97 SOFT SLATE |
HOU WR3
BEHIND 2
QUESTIONABLE · Toe
ahead: Nico Collins, Marvin Harrison Jr. drafted: Lewis Bond (R6) |
| Mark Redman | TE | GB | 32% | 2 | 4.9 | 1 | 4.8 | 41.3 | -36.5 | – |
GB TE3
BEHIND 2
ahead: Tucker Kraft, Jonnu Smith AI: REMOVEOne scoring game inflates a 1-game 4.9 PPG sample; he's a 21-25 snap blocking/special-teams TE splitting the TE2 role with Jonnu Smith behind Tucker Kraft, with 2 total touches. Nothing to regress from because there is no fantasy role. |
| RJ Harvey | RB | DEN | 42% | 21 | 10.7 | 5 | 23.8 | 60.0 | -36.2 | – |
DEN RB2
BEHIND 1
ahead: J.K. Dobbins drafted: Jonah Coleman (R4) AI: CAUTIONRole is expanding, not fluky: in Week 4 vs SF he out-snapped J.K. Dobbins 29-21, caught all 10 targets for 68 yards (career highs) and had 7 carries, so his scoring is volume-driven and may be sustainable if he keeps leading the backfield in passing situations. |
| Savion Williams | WR | GB | 53% | 4 | 8.1 | 1 | 16.3 | 52.0 | -35.7 | – |
GB WR3
BEHIND 2
ahead: Christian Watson, Matthew Golden |
Sources: nflverse snap counts and weekly player stats, NFL Next Gen Stats weekly rows, depth charts and draft data (see the project's data source list). Edition generated 2026-10-28 19:20 UTC; earlier weeks stay as published. AI notes generated 2026-10-13 23:54 UTC by Claude with live news search.