15 Fantasy football scoring leaders from NFL Week 6

Oct 16, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) runs with the ball for a touchdown during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at New Era Field. Buffalo beat San Francisco 45-16. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 16, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) catches a touchdown over Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Green-Thompson (54) during the fourth quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Panthers 41-38. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Brandin Cooks-WR-New Orleans Saints

The first of three Saints players on our fantasy football scoring leaders this week is receiver Brandin Cooks who was a key part of the Saints 41-38 win over Carolina. Cooks was struggling headed into the bye week, but he tore up the Panthers secondary in the shootout at the Superdome.

Cooks was targeted nine times by Drew Brees (more on him later) and hauled in seven passes for 173 total yards and a touchdown. His touchdown was another home run as he toasted CB Zack Sanchez on a double-move for an 87-yard touchdown as the Saints built an early lead.

He could have had an even bigger day, but Drew Brees just overthrew him on another long bomb. At home, Cooks is a must-start in almost every format, but next week he and the Saints head on the road to Kansas City. Remember in his two previous games he totaled just 44 yards on five catches, so he isn’t a lock despite his humongous upside that he flashed this week.

Next: Another Saints skill-position scorer

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