Fantasy Football Start/Sit: Hassan Haskins, Kimani Vidal, Xavier Worthy

It’s Week 6, and fantasy football lineups are starting to look like Frankenstein’s monster — part brilliance, part horror, and a whole lot of questionable decision-making. The bye weeks are here, injuries are piling up, and that “sure thing” Flex from Week 2 now looks like a pumpkin left out since Labor Day. Luckily, our Featured Pros have you covered with their latest round of Start and Sit recommendations, highlighting this week’s must-starts and must-bench duds. Let’s dive in before another “game-time decision” ruins your Sunday.

Fantasy Football Week 6 Start/Sit Advice

Sleepers

Which player outside of the top 100 in the FantasyPros Flex rankings is a good sleeper start, and why do you think he has upside this week?

Hassan Haskins (RB – LAC)

“The player outside of the top 100 in FantasyPros’ Flex rankings who is a good sleeper start this week is Hassan Haskins. I think he has upside this week because the Los Angeles Chargers just placed Omarion Hampton on injured reserve (IR), leaving the running back room thin. Haskins is already on the roster and has better size for goal-line/short-yardage work than some alternatives. Miami’s run defense has been vulnerable, which could further boost his upside this week.”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)

“The Chargers’ injury crisis has devastated their running back corps, putting Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins in a battle for 15-20 touches per game, making both top Flex sleepers. However, Haskins gets my nod for this week because of his collegiate history with Jim Harbaugh. I have fired up the DeLorean for a trip to the future to solve the Chargers’ running back mystery. My prediction is that Haskins will be the starter who delivers a win for fantasy managers this week, but Vidal will take over the lead role until Hampton returns.”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)

Kimani Vidal (RB – LAC)

“Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal is a strong sleeper start this week as a Flex option, sitting well outside the top 100 in FantasyPros’ rankings. With Najee Harris sidelined for the season due to a torn Achilles and Omarion Hampton now on IR with an ankle injury that will cost him at least four weeks, Vidal steps into a prominent role in a suddenly depleted backfield. He saw 14 snaps and had a modest stat line of four carries for 18 yards plus a reception in Week 5 after Hampton’s exit. Still, his superior speed and pass-catching ability over Hassan Haskins position him for more touches in a committee that could tilt his way. The Chargers face a Dolphins defense that’s middling against the run, giving Vidal real upside for 10-15 touches and a potential score if he earns goal-line work. As a rookie with explosive traits from Troy University, he’s a high-reward dice roll for desperate managers.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)

Duds

Which player inside the top 40 in the FantasyPros Flex rankings is likely to disappoint fantasy managers this week?

Xavier Worthy (WR – KC)

“The player inside the top 40 in the FantasyPros flex rankings that is likely to disappoint fantasy managers this week is Xavier Worthy (WR-KC). His fantasy value is heavily tied to big plays, and he’s facing a defense built to eliminate those explosive passes. Opposing secondaries have been shading coverage his way since his breakout game, and his target share has dipped below 15% in two straight weeks. With Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce commanding the high-percentage routes and Patrick Mahomes spreading the ball around more, Worthy’s production becomes boom-or-bust—and this matchup profiles as a “bust” week. Expect limited volume, a low floor, and touchdown dependency against a defense that hasn’t allowed a 40+ yard reception all season.”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)