Luke McCaffrey’s Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 6 Against the Ravens

Luke McCaffrey, the rookie wide receiver for the Washington Commanders, is facing a significant test in Week 6 as his team prepares to take on the Baltimore Ravens. Despite his potential, fantasy football experts are cautioning against starting McCaffrey in this matchup.

McCaffrey has shown promise in getting open, but he has not yet established a consistent connection with quarterback Jayden Daniels. In recent weeks, McCaffrey’s stats have been modest, with 3 targets and 3 receptions for 19 yards against the Browns in Week 5, and similar numbers in previous games.

The Commanders’ offense is known for spreading the ball among multiple targets, which includes Noah Brown, Olamide Zaccheaus, and Dyami Brown. This rotation of snaps makes it challenging for any one receiver, other than Terry McLaurin, to be consistently fantasy-relevant. As a result, experts recommend keeping McCaffrey on the bench until he and Daniels start to click more effectively.

The matchup against the Ravens, who have one of the top offenses in the league, is expected to be a high-scoring game. However, this does not necessarily translate to increased fantasy value for McCaffrey, given the current dynamics of the Commanders’ receiving corps.