2026 Week 6 Fantasy Football Breaking News: Jalon Daniels Set to Start Again for Tampa Bay

Baker Mayfield will not return for Week 6, according to ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports). Multiple reporters on the scene confirmed Mayfield did not practice during the open portion of Thursday's session — the clearest sign yet that his dislocated thumb isn't ready. That sets up undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to make his second consecutive start when Tampa Bay hosts Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Jalon Daniels

Daniels is in play as a streaming quarterback this week, but go in with eyes open. Per the source story, he's completed 69.1 percent of his throws for 337 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions across his starts — solid efficiency numbers, but the picks are a concern. He did lead Tampa Bay to its first win of the season over Dallas last Thursday night, so there's a real floor here. The matchup against Pittsburgh will determine how far you want to lean in.

ProFootballTalk notes Tampa Bay's second injury report of the week is due out later Thursday — watch that for any additional clarity. Dynasty managers should monitor whether Mayfield's timeline slips further; the story pegs a potential Mayfield return for the Week 7 divisional matchup against Carolina, which would end Daniels' window quickly.