NFL Week 6 players to watch: Expect an encore performance from Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase

From a large receiver trying to duplicate an exceptional efficiency to a quarterback excelling amid commerce rumors, listed below are must-watch gamers in Week 6.

SUNDAY’S POST-GAME HEADLINE TODAY | Ja’Marr Chase will get the most effective of Seattle rookie CB

On Wednesday,  Seahawks broad receiver DK Metcalf mentioned rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon “will get the most effective of [Chase]”. Unsurprisingly, the remark motivated the Cincinnati Bengals wideout, who reposted it on X, previously generally known as Twitter.

Witherspoon is tied for the Tenth-best Professional Soccer Focus grade (79.2) amongst CBs, however Chase ought to dominate in Cincinnati. Seattle’s protection is seventeenth within the NFL in passing yards allowed (1,120), and Chase is coming off a unbelievable efficiency. In a 34-20 victory towards the Arizona Cardinals, he caught 15 passes for 192 yards and three TDs.

SUNDAY’S POST-GAME HEADLINE TODAY | Kirk Cousins shines vs. Bears amid commerce rumors 

After a 1-4 begin, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback has been the topic of commerce hypothesis (deadline on Oct. 31). Cousins has, nonetheless, implied he isn’t letting it have an effect on him.

“I’m simply very centered on the Bears and going 1-0 this week,” Cousins mentioned Wednesday, per ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. “And the rest is just not value my time or consideration.”

Anticipate the four-time Professional Bowler — who leads the league in landing passes (13) — to make the Vikings assume twice about delivery him elsewhere. Despite the fact that star WR Justin Jefferson is on injured reserve (hamstring),  Cousins and the Vikings ought to have the ability to exploit a awful Bears protection that is thirtieth in factors allowed (157). Cousins has received four straight games towards Chicago.

SUNDAY’S POST-GAME HEADLINE TODAY | Jonathan Taylor struggles to take away rust vs. Jaguars

On Wednesday, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen mentioned he’ll “ramp up”   Taylor’s workload after he solely had six carries for 18 yards in a Week 5 win towards the Tennessee Titans. Nonetheless, the RB may battle towards a Jacksonville Jaguars protection that is seventh within the NFL in dashing yards (408) allowed. It would take extra time for Taylor to get again within the groove after lacking the primary 4 video games of the season with an ankle damage.

SUNDAY’S POST-GAME HEADLINE TODAY | Maxx Crosby wrecks Patriots’ inept offense 

Crosby continues to indicate why he is an elite defensive finish. By way of 5 video games, the Las Vegas Raiders star is second within the NFL in pressures (34), ninth in sacks (5) and tied for third in tackles for loss (eight). Anticipate him to dominate towards a New England offense that has failed to attain a TD on 34 consecutive drives, per ESPN’s Ed Werder.

SUNDAY’S POST-GAME HEADLINE TODAY | Lamar Jackson, Ravens offense will get again on observe vs. Titans in London

Baltimore’s offense has underwhelmed to this point, rating twenty sixth within the NFL in passing yards per recreation (189).  In a Week 5 loss to the Steelers, the Ravens dropped five passes — essentially the most of any staff in a recreation this season. Jackson, nonetheless, believes the unit will rebound.

“I imagine our guys are locked in proper now,” he mentioned on Wednesday. “They’re going to be higher. So will I.”

Anticipate Jackson and the Baltimore offense to have an enormous day towards a Titans protection that is twenty third in passing yards allowed (240.2), per Professional Soccer Reference.