Evan Silva’s Matchups Column
Covering every fantasy-relevant player in every NFL game
Evan Silva’s Matchups Column
Covering every fantasy-relevant player in every NFL game
NFL 2026 - Week 6
Thursday, Oct. 15
Sunday, Oct. 18
Texans vs. Jaguars (London)
Bears at Falcons
Ravens at Browns
Jets at Patriots
Saints at Giants
Panthers at Eagles
Steelers at Buccaneers
Sunday, Oct. 18
Cowboys at Packers (SNF)
Monday, Oct. 19
Commanders at 49ers (MNF)
Bye: Bengals, Lions, Dolphins, Vikings
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Texans at Titans
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Week 5’s AFC South matchup between the Texans and Titans, including why Nico Collins is poised for a big game against a Tennessee defense that is struggling to stop opposing wideouts.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: 49ers at Seahawks
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday afternoon’s battle in Seattle featuring the 49ers and Seahawks, and details why Sam Darnold might have more success than Brock Purdy with San Francisco’s defense showing some vulnerabilities.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Vikings at Saints
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s matchup in New Orleans featuring the Vikings and Saints, including why he’s betting on a strong result from Justin Jefferson, who will return from injury and be playing in his native Louisiana.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Broncos at Chargers
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s AFC West meet-up between the Broncos and Chargers, including why Week 5 profiles as an under-the-radar spot for second-year wideout Tre’ Harris with Denver’s secondary banged up.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Bengals at Dolphins
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s clash in Miami between the Bengals and Dolphins, and details why Chase Brown should run wild against a Miami team conceding plenty of fantasy points to RBs.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Browns at Jets
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Browns at Jets in Week 5, and explains why Quinshon Judkins is trending up with heightened involvement in the passing game and a plus matchup on deck.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Lions at Cardinals
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday afternoon’s projected shootout featuring the Lions and Cardinals, and details why this is an all-in spot for Jared Goff against Arizona’s sieve-like defense.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Bears at Packers
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s NFC North rivalry game between the Bears and Packers, including why now is the time to buy low on Colston Loveland with his usage trending upward and a soft matchup incoming.
Waiver Wire Analysis: Week 5
Injuries to Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby elevate Will Shipley to fantasy relevance. How much is too much for the third-year back on this week’s waiver wire? John Daigle takes a closer look at the landscape after an injury-riddled Week 4.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Falcons at Saints
John Daigle breaks down every angle of Monday Night Football in Week 4 featuring the Falcons and Saints, including why this is an ideal spot for Kyle Pitts to get off the schneid.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Lions at Panthers
John Daigle breaks down every angle of Sunday Night Football in Week 4 between the Lions and Panthers, and shares why there are no holes to poke in Jahmyr Gibbs’ outlook in this primetime draw.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Chiefs at Raiders
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s AFC West showdown between the Chiefs and Raiders in Vegas, including why Brock Bowers’ Week 3 performance might just be the new normal with Klint Kubiak calling the shots for Las Vegas.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Week 4
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of every Week 4 matchup, and shares why Brock Bowers should be considered Las Vegas’ WR1, rather than TE1, moving forward.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Jets at Bears
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s Jets-Bears matchup in Chicago, and details why Garrett Wilson should get all of the targets he can handle in Week 4.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Broncos at 49ers
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Week 4’s clash in San Francisco between the Broncos and 49ers, and explains why he’s continuing to back George Kittle with another strong matchup this week.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Dolphins at Vikings
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s matchup in Minnesota between the Dolphins and Vikings, including why Aaron Jones has upside in this spot against a hapless Miami team.
