I'm sure it's nice to have Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck, but the fact remains that we all can't have those options. Some of us, unfortunately, are still kicking the tires with Tom Brady and Mike Glennon. The good news, however, is that Week 6 might have a few better options that could even be available as we speak.
Fantasy football sleepers, Week 6: Quarterbacks
If you don’t have a top five quarterback to play this week, these names could pass as just that.
Patrick Smith
Kirk Cousins - When you initially think of the Arizona Cardinals, you tend to assume their defense is infallible. And when it comes to the opposing ground game, that certainly seems to be the case. But over the past three games, their secondary has allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 333 yards and two touchdowns. Consider Cousins a QB1 in 12-team leagues and a great daily play if you're looking to fade the Peyton Mannings of the world.
Austin Davis - Despite having only allowed 1,000 yards passing on the season, the San Francisco 49ers have given up a total of eight touchdowns through the air. Coincidentally, Austin Davis has been overlooked the past couple of weeks, averaging 351 yards and three touchdowns. If you're looking for a risky play with a high-ceiling, Davis is your guy.
Joe Flacco - For four straight weeks Flacco had averaged 263 yards and nearly two touchdowns. Then, he took the field against Indianapolis and played one of the more wackier turnover-prone games of the year. Against the third-worst passing defense of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, however, Flacco should return another formidable game.
