RotoExperts: CFL Week 6 Fantasy Rankings

TSN Fantasy CFL players need only $10,607 for a chance to be part of history in Week 6. That’s how much it will cost to plug Tiger-Cats quarterback Jeremiah Masoli into the lineup as he seeks what would be a record-setting 10th straight game of at least 300 passing yards against the Roughriders on Thursday Night Football.

Masoli and the league’s most productive offence (447.5 yards per game) get a Saskatchewan pass defence that has allowed just four touchdowns via the friendly skies but is eighth in pass yards allowed per game at 292 yards. Paying for Masoli could put a crimp in a salary structure if the desire to add one of his receivers is part of the plan. Brandon Banks ($8,618), Luke Tasker ($6,933), Jalen Saunders ($6,095) and Terrence Toliver ($5,735) are among the priciest wideouts in Week 6, which means a considerable piece of the $40,000 salary cap will be placed in the hands of Hamilton’s passing game.

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Although his Stamps are out to an undefeated record through five weeks of the CFL season, that hasn’t always translated into incredible stats for Bo Levi Mitchell, making him a bargain pick. (The Canadian Press)

Quarterback gets interesting after Masoli and Ottawa’s Trevor Harris ($8,346). Toronto’s James Franklin is due for a breakout game, and the Argos pivot comes with a reasonable $7,403 price tag at home against Winnipeg on Saturday afternoon. The status of Calgary’s Bo Levi Mitchell ($8,027) and Montreal’s Drew Willy ($6,296) are in question as the week begins, while the uncertainty at quarterback in Saskatchewan between Brandon Bridge ($5,079) and David Watford ($5,000) makes choosing a bargain a tough call.

There is no uncertainty atop the running back rankings, where Winnipeg’s Andrew Harris tops all non-quarterbacks with a $9,055 salary. Harris has rushed for over 100 yards in two straight games and has recorded four rushing majors in the past three weeks. While Harris comes with a steep sticker price, he does face a Toronto run defence allowing 121 yards per outing. Saturday’s game will be high-profile when it comes to Fantasy production, as Harris squares off against James Wilder Jr. ($8,634), who is showing signs of getting on track.

Ottawa’s William Powell ($8,240) will look to rebound from last week’s disappointing effort against Calgary as he and the REDBLACKS take on the Lions. Look for Chris Rainey ($7,686) as a potential most-used candidate if Jeremiah Johnson ($6,491) is unavailable. Stampeders back Don Jackson continues to be a bargain at $5,000 when he runs against the Alouettes.

Expect the REDBLACKS receiving corps to bounce back as well. Greg Ellingson ($6,980) is second in the rankings and teammate Diontae Spencer ($6,864) is fifth. The position is rich with potential Week 6 breakout candidates, starting with BC’s Shaquille Johnson ($2,925) and Saskatchewan’s Caleb Holley ($3,314). Winnipeg’s use of Nic Demski as a runner/receiver makes the Bombers slot an interesting Fantasy play at $3,389.

Calgary’s defence is an easy choice atop the rankings as they face a struggling Montreal team that could have Jeff Mathews ($5,852) in the huddle if Willy is unable to play. Of the four $3,200 defences, Ottawa has the best chance to succeed as they square off against a BC offence averaging just under 21 points per game.

Here are this week’s rankings:

Quarterback

Running Back

Receiver

Defence