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QB Stock Market Week 6: Can Dak Overcome Cowboys? Can Seahawks Overcome Darnold?

Week 6 of the NFL season brought mixed fortunes for elite quarterbacks, with Dak Prescott’s struggles under pressure and Sam Darnold’s costly mistakes standing out. Prescott faced heavy scrutiny after a shaky performance, while Darnold’s two interceptions against the 49ers and Jayden Daniels’ late sack sealed a tie for the Seahawks against the Giants.

Meanwhile, Jared Goff’s unexpected strong start for the Lions has turned heads, proving that even veteran passers can defy expectations early in the campaign. The narrative isn’t just about star power—it’s about recent form, with defenses daring underperforming quarterbacks to make mistakes, only to exploit their weaknesses.

The Colts’ Daniel Jones, for instance, has been exposed by a lack of reliable targets, as injuries to Alec Pierce and the trade of Michael Pittman have left his offense scrambling. Without a clear WR1 or WR2, Jones has relied on inconsistent play from Josh Downs and tight end Tyler Warren, who, despite averaging 7.1 yards per catch, has struggled to find space.

Running back Jonathan Taylor’s decline—averaging just 3.9 yards per carry—has further stifled Indianapolis’ attack, as opponents have stacked the box against Jones, who has failed to capitalize on deep shots or beat non-blitzing defenses.

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