Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) makes a catch against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium.

Fantasy football managers with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison or Nico Collins on your teams, you've come to the right place.

With the Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans on bye in Week 6, choosing which players to start in place of some of those without a game can be a challenging decision. A wideout coming off a big game could be coming up against a tough matchup, or receivers that have started the season slow could be set up for a big day this week.

The injury bug's impact on the fantasy football landscape has hit receivers especially hard this year too. Stars like the Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill and New York Giants' Malik Nabers are already out for the season, and we haven't even hit the one-third mark of the 2025 season.

USA TODAY Sports is back this week with another round of start and sit advice at the wide receiver position. Here are five names to consider more closely:

Fantasy football start 'em: Week 6 WRs

Calvin Ridley, Tennessee Titans

The Titans play the Raiders in Week 6, a team that has tied for the second-most receptions (70) allowed to receivers this season and has given up the fourth-most average fantasy points (39.66) to receivers through five weeks.

Ridley finally reaped the benefits of the chemistry he's been building with rookie quarterback Cam Ward in Week 5. Against a Cardinals defense that also ranks among the highest in receptions allowed to wideouts, Ridley caught five of his 10 targets for 131 yards. He has a shot at another big day in Las Vegas for Week 6.

DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles

The Denver Broncos did everything they could to shut down top Eagles receiver A.J. Brown in Week 5. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II lined up across from Brown on 91% of routes and once again helped hold Brown to a minimal impact.

Partly as a result of that, Smith out-targeted, out-caught and out-produced Brown last week. The Giants have one of the worst secondaries in the sport, but if they work to shut down Brown, it only leaves more opportunities open for Smith.

Even if Brown has a big day, there will be plenty of chances for Smith to have a productive outing as well. Rashid Shaheed, the Saints' No. 2 receiving target, had fewer catches and targets than No. 1 option Chris Olave against the Giants last week, but he also had more yards and the only receiving touchdown.

Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts

For a third straight week and the fourth time in five games, Pittman scored a touchdown for the Colts in Week 5. He has another good matchup against the Cardinals' defense, which has allowed the fourth-most receptions and seventh-most yards to receivers.

Arizona just allowed five catches for 131 yards to Ridley, the Titans' top receiver, last week. Pittman and quarterback Daniel Jones will get a crack at a big day of their own at home, especially given the Cardinals' defensive success against opponents' rushing attacks but shortcomings against the pass.

Fantasy football sit 'em: Week 6 WRs

Garrett Wilson, New York Jets

The Jets may be 0-5, but Wilson has had plenty of fantasy football success as the team's lead wide receiver. Quarterback Justin Fields excels in getting the ball to his top wideout, particularly in garbage time, which often keeps Wilson in fantasy managers' good graces.

This week may be different. New York is set to face off with a Broncos defense that is the best in the league at limiting opponents' dropback success rate. The aforementioned Surtain followed Brown, the Eagles' No. 1 receiver, on 91% of snaps and limited him to four catches for 40 yards last week. Given the Jets' lack of strong receiver depth elsewhere, Surtain will be sure to track down Wilson all day and keep him from having a big outing.

Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals

Higgins hasn't tallied more than three receptions in a game yet and has only had one outing with more than 50 yards this year. This week, he and the Bengals face a Packers defense that will look to feast on the Bengals' mediocre offensive line.

That sets up for an especially troublesome day for Bengals Week 6 starter Joe Flacco, who just arrived via trade and will still need to catch up on a new offensive scheme.

Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'ems, Week 6

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