The Dallas Cowboys will face the Detroit Lions in Week 6. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding WR Jalen Tolbert.
Is Jalen Tolbert Playing in Week 6?
Tolbert is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cowboys’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Jalen Tolbert in Week 6?
From PFN Analyst Kyle Soppe
Brandin Cooks was a weekly asset last season due to holding a firm grasp on the WR2 role in this offense. He wasn’t efficient (career-low in yards per route), and yet, he fell into eight touchdowns because he was consistently on the field and in advantageous spots.
That role is now Tolbert’s. The 2022 third-round pick out of South Alabama has produced over expectations in three straight games and has as positive of a long-term outlook as any receiver that isn’t universally rostered.
Cooks (knee infection) missed his first game of the season last week and has since been placed on IR. The veteran receiver wasn’t a top-70 receiver in Week 2, 3, or 4, and if not for a defensive error in Week 1 that resulted in a 21-yard score, he’d be 0-for-4.
The WR2 role in Dallas’ offense, which continues to operate at a top-10 pass rate over expectation level, is Tolbert’s for the taking, and this plus scoring environment spot is as good as any.
Dallas goes on bye next week. Tolbert is a Week 6 Band-Aid for now and could develop into something more, given the late-season schedule.
- Week 12 at Commanders
- Week 13 vs. Giants
- Week 14 vs. Bengals
- Week 15 at Panthers
On the whole, I’m bullish on the idea of Tolbert. You just need to be aware that the bye is approaching and that his spot on your roster could be fluid.
Jalen Tolbert’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 6
Tolbert is projected to score 11 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 4.3 receptions for 47.8 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Jalen Tolbert’s Week 6 Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship WR PPR Rankings
1) A.J. Brown | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) Terry McLaurin | WAS (at PHI)
3) DeVonta Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)
4) Khalil Shakir | BUF (at KC)
5) Xavier Worthy | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Hollywood Brown | KC (vs. BUF)
7) DeAndre Hopkins | KC (vs. BUF)
8) Keon Coleman | BUF (at KC)
9) Dyami Brown | WAS (at PHI)
10) Mack Hollins | BUF (at KC)
11) Amari Cooper | BUF (at KC)
12) Curtis Samuel | BUF (at KC)
13) Olamide Zaccheaus | WAS (at PHI)
14) JuJu Smith-Schuster | KC (vs. BUF)
15) Jahan Dotson | PHI (vs. WAS)
16) Jamison Crowder | WAS (at PHI)
17) Luke McCaffrey | WAS (at PHI)
18) Justin Watson | KC (vs. BUF)
19) Johnny Wilson | PHI (vs. WAS)
20) Parris Campbell | PHI (vs. WAS)
21) Nikko Remigio | KC (vs. BUF)
22) Ainias Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)