We have seen a rash of injuries over the first five weeks, highlighted by Indy’s reigning rushing champ Jonathan Taylor (vs. Jaguars in Week 6). Taylor (ankle) missed the Colts’ Week 5 tilt with the Broncos, but he hopes to return in a juicy divisional matchup with Jacksonville. With Nyheim Hines (concussion) also dinged up, it could be the Deon Jackson show.
As we always say, injuries are a curse to some but a blessing for others. Veteran Seahawks back Rashaad Penny (tibia) might have suffered a season-ending leg injury over the weekend, paving the way for rookie Kenneth Walker III (vs. Cardinals) to break off a massive TD run. After New England ruled Damien Harris (hamstring) out, Rhamondre Stevenson (@ Browns) stepped up and rumbled over the Lions for 161 yards. Both KW3 and ‘Mondre have massive PPR upside, as their coaches have lauded their hands and feet during their young professional careers. Eno Benjamin (@ Seahawks) would also be a great running and receiving option this week if James Conner (ribs) can’t go.
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Other backs who remain multifaceted offensive threats include Devin Singletary (@ Chiefs), Melvin Gordon III (@ Chargers), and JK Dobbins (@ Giants). It’s safe to say we can also add Jets rookie Breece Hall (@ Packers) to this list despite the tough matchup. Hall has been explosive over the past two weeks and should at least supplant Michael Carter on Gang Green’s RB depth chart. Similarly, Travis Etienne (@ Colts) is coming off his best game and is in play in PPR leagues in a decent matchup against Indianapolis. James Robinson is still a safer option, though.
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Raheem Mostert (vs. Vikings), who’s dominating touches over Chase Edmonds, is trending up, but that’s not the case for all “RB1s.” Cam Akers (vs. Panthers) has taken over in L.A., but he’s struggled all year and is merely a ho-hum flex against Carolina. Brian Robinson Jr. (@ Bears) should continue ramping up, but the crowded Commanders’ RB room limits his value in a favorable matchup against Chicago. Tyler Allgeier (vs. 49ers) is still ceding some carries to Caleb Huntley, and Damien Williams (ribs) might return to eat into Allgeier’s playing time even more. Given the matchup, it’s tough to trust any Falcons’ back.
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Because Derrick Henry, Jamaal Williams and D’Andre Swift, Dameon Pierce, and Josh Jacobs are off this week, some fantasy owners will have to dig deep for their RB2s or flexes. That might mean playing Najee Harris (vs. Buccaneers), Clyde Edwards-Helaire (vs. Bills), or both Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard (@ Eagles) in tough matchups or hoping for a bunch of catches from Kareem Hunt (vs. Patriots), Rachaad White (@ Steelers) or Hines (vs. Jaguars) if he plays.
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There aren’t any perfect answers when faced with decisions like this. In PPR leagues, you can usually find higher-floor guys based simply on targets, but sometimes you just have to trust the touches and hope for a TD.
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Note: We’ll be updating these RB PPR rankings throughout the week, so check back for analysis and the latest player movement.
Week 6 fantasy RB PPR rankings
Rankings based on full-point PPR scoring leagues
Rank Player 1 Saquon Barkley, Giants vs. Ravens 2 Dalvin Cook, Vikings @ Dolphins 3 Austin Ekeler, Chargers vs. Broncos 4 Christian McCaffrey, Panthers @ Rams 5 Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers @ Steelers 6 Nick Chubb, Browns vs. Patriots 7 Alvin Kamara, Saints vs. Bengals 8 Joe Mixon, Bengals @ Saints 9 Aaron Jones, Packers vs. Jets 10 Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots @ Browns 11 Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks vs. Cardinals 12 Devin Singletary, Bills @ Chiefs 13 Melvin Gordon III, Broncos @ Chargers 14 Eno Benjamin, Cardinals @ Seahawks 15 AJ Dillon, Packers vs. Jets 16 James Robinson, Jaguars @ Colts 17 JK Dobbins, Ravens @ Giants 18 David Montgomery, Bears vs. Commanders 19 Jeff Wilson Jr., 49ers @ Falcons 20 Raheem Mostert, Dolphins vs. Vikings 21 Miles Sanders, Eagles vs. Cowboys 22 Darrell Henderson Jr., Rams vs. Panthers 23 Deon Jackson, Colts vs. Jaguars 24 Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs vs. Bills 25 Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys @ Eagles 26 Breece Hall, Jets @ Packers 27 Najee Harris, Steelers vs. Buccaneers 28 Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars @ Colts 29 Tony Pollard, Cowboys @ Eagles 30 Kareem Hunt, Browns vs. Patriots 31 Khalil Herbert, Bears vs. Commanders 32 Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders @ Bears 33 Michael Carter, Jets @ Packers 34 Mike Boone, Broncos @ Chargers 35 Rachaad White, Buccaneers @ Steelers 36 Tyler Allgeier, Falcons vs. 49ers 37 Phillip Lindsay, Colts vs. Jaguars 38 Caleb Huntley, Falcons vs. 49ers 39 Chase Edmonds, Dolphins vs. Vikings 40 Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles vs. Cowboys 41 Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs vs. Bills 42 Mark Ingram, Saints vs. Bengals 43 Antonio Gibson, Commanders @ Bears 44 J.D. McKissic, Commanders @ Bears 45 DeeJay Dallas, Seahawks vs. Cardinals 46 Tyrion Davis-Price, 49ers @ Falcons 47 Zack Moss, Bills @ Chiefs 48 Kenyan Drake, Ravens @ Giants 49 Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs vs. Bills 50 Samaje Perine, Bengals @ Saints 51 Jaylen Warren, Steelers vs. Buccaneers 52 Joshua Kelley, Chargers vs. Broncos 53 Malcolm Brown, Rams vs. Panthers 54 Latavius Murray, Broncos @ Chargers 55 Alexander Mattison, Vikings @ Dolphins 56 Sony Michel, Chargers vs. Broncos 57 James Cook, Bills @ Chiefs 58 Matt Breida, Giants vs. Ravens
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