Three Up, Three Down: Week 6

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Three Up

QB Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams

The fantasy output hasn't been there for Matthew Stafford this season, but there is reason to expect it soon. He's running a high-volume passing attack with some of his career-worst efficiency. His pace of 690 pass attempts would be the second-most of his career, behind only his record-setting 727 from 2012. The 4,933 passing yards he's pacing for would be the third-most of his career. However, his 2.5% touchdown rate is a career-low and well below his career mark of 4.7%. And the 17 interceptions he's expected to throw would be the third-most of his career. Just two years ago, a healthy Stafford was the QB5 in fantasy on his way to a Super Bowl win. He is playing at a similar level this year, but the flukey touchdown and interception rates are at the extreme ends of his career-long spectrums. Those should stabilize as the season progresses. Especially with Cooper Kupp back in the fold, expect Stafford to start providing starting numbers as a fantasy quarterback.

RB Breece Hall, New York Jets

He's back! Last year, rookie Breece Hall exploded onto the scene as one of the best running backs in the game. Almost exactly one year later, his ACL injury appears to be in the rearview. Before Sunday's matchup against the Denver Broncos, Jets' head coach Robert Saleh said Hall would no longer be on a snap count. He set a season-high in snaps, carries, targets, receptions, and scrimmage yards while scoring his first touchdown. PFF gave him his best overall offensive grade, run grade, and pass grade on the season. Over the last two weeks, Hall has rushed for a whopping 8.3 yards per attempt. Only De'Von Achane has accrued more rushing yards over expectation per attempt for the season. Hall is defying what we know about ACL recoveries and should be viewed as a top-12 fantasy running back going forward.