Alvin Kamara has been the best PPR back in fantasy football so far this season. Unfortunately, he won't be available in Week 6 along with Joshua Kelley, Josh Jacobs and Chris Carson, the latter of whom has been a better pass-catching threat this season than many expected. With those four out and the schedule reshuffling of the Patriots, Broncos, Jets, and Dolphins games this week, fantasy football are going to have to be vigilant and find sleepers and streamers to keep them afloat at the running back position. Our Week 6 fantasy RB PPR rankings will try to sort through all the confusion and identify the mid-tier RBs to trust.
There are a couple of pieces of good news about this week's RB rankings. First and foremost, Aaron Jones and the Detroit trio (Adrian Peterson, D'Andre Swift, Kerryon Johnson) will be back in action and will provide some depth to the rankings. Second, the Patriots' surprise bye week came in Week 5, so they will be adding depth to the rankings with James White, Damien Harris, and Rex Burkhead. Phillip Lindsay and Leonard Fournette also figure to return after multi-week layoffs.
WEEK 6 STANDARD RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
So, there's depth among the RB ranks this week, particularly in PPR formats, but there just isn't much top-tier talent. That should create an interesting slate, especially for DFS purposes, and it could create some surprising "must-starts" in PPR leagues. For example, even in a tough matchup against the Bears, Mike Davis is a top-10 play because of his receiving floor. Other guys that could go from the start-sit bubble to "safe" RB2s include Darrell Henderson (@ 49ers), Myles Gaskin (vs. Jets), and Devin Singletary (vs. Chiefs).
WEEK 6 PPR RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
As usual, you'll have plenty of guys that rise into flex consideration in PPR formats. This week, Swift (@ Jaguars), Chase Edmonds (@ Cowboys), and Jamaal Williams (@ Buccaneers) could all be intriguing plays because their matchups are more pass-friendly than run-friendly. James White (vs. Broncos) and Jerick McKinnon (vs. Rams) are also in play, as usual, while Cam Akers (@ 49ers) seems to be inching closer to more playing time, but he's still a risk in all formats.
WEEK 6 DFS CASH LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel
Reminder: As always, we expect to make plenty of changes to these RB PPR rankings throughout the week, so check back for updates. For individual analysis of key RBs, click here.
WEEK 6 DFS TOURNAMENT LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel
Week 6 Fantasy RB PPR Rankings
These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues.
WEEK 6 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em
| Rank | Player |
| 1 | Ezekiel Elliott, DAL vs. ARZ |
| 2 | Derrick Henry, TEN vs. HOU |
| 3 | David Montgomery, CHI @ CAR |
| 4 | Jonathan Taylor, IND vs. CIN |
| 5 | Kareem Hunt, CLE @ PIT |
| 6 | Mike Davis, CAR vs. CHI |
| 7 | Aaron Jones, GB @ TB |
| 8 | Todd Gurley, ATL @ MIN |
| 9 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC @ BUF |
| 10 | James Robinson, JAX vs. DET |
| 11 | James Conner, PIT vs. CLE |
| 12 | David Johnson, HOU @ TEN |
| 13 | Alexander Mattison, MIN vs. ATL |
| 14 | Raheem Mostert, SF vs. LAR |
| 15 | Kenyan Drake, ARZ @ DAL |
| 16 | Joe Mixon, CIN @ IND |
| 17 | Antonio Gibson, WAS @ NYG |
| 18 | Miles Sanders, PHI vs. BAL |
| 19 | Myles Gaskin, MIA vs. NYJ |
| 20 | Ronald Jones II, TB vs. GB |
| 21 | Devonta Freeman, NYG vs. WAS |
| 22 | Phillip Lindsay, DEN @ NE |
| 23 | Devin Singletary, BUF vs. KC |
| 24 | Darrell Henderson, LAR @ SF |
| 25 | Adrian Peterson, DET @ JAX |
| 26 | Damien Harris, NE vs. DEN |
| 27 | James White, NE vs. DEN |
| 28 | D'Andre Swift, DET @ JAX |
| 29 | Chase Edmonds, ARZ @ DAL |
| 30 | Mark Ingram, BAL @ PHI |
| 31 | Jerick McKinnon, SF vs. LAR |
| 32 | Zack Moss, BUF vs. KC |
| 33 | Jamaal Williams, GB @ TB |
| 34 | Leonard Fournette TB vs. GB |
| 35 | Frank Gore, NYJ @ MIA |
| 36 | Cam Akers, LAR @ SF |
| 37 | Gus Edwards, BAL @ PHI |
| 38 | Nyheim Hines, IND vs. CIN |
| 39 | Duke Johnson, HOU @ TEN |
| 40 | Dion Lewis, NYG vs. WAS |
| 41 | Matt Breida, MIA vs. NYJ |
| 42 | Royce Freeman, DEN @ NE |
| 43 | Malcolm Brown, LAR @ SF |
| 44 | JK Dobbins, BAL @ PHI |
| 45 | Chris Thompson, JAX vs. DET |
| 46 | Rex Burkhead, NE vs. DEN |
| 47 | D'Ernest Johnson, CLE @ PIT |
| 48 | J.D. McKissic, WAS @ NYG |
| 49 | Kerryon Johnson, DET @ JAX |
| 50 | Wayne Gallman, NYG vs. WAS |
| 51 | Jordan Wilkins, IND vs. CIN |
| 52 | Tony Pollard, DAL vs. ARZ |
| 53 | La'Mical Perine, NYJ @ MIA |
| 54 | Mike Boone, MIN vs. ATL |
| 55 | Darrel Williams, KC @ BUF |
| 56 | Giovani Bernard, CIN @ IND |
| 57 | Boston Scott, PHI vs. BAL |
| 58 | Darrynton Evans, TEN vs. HOU |
| 59 | Benny Snell, PIT vs. CLE |
| 60 | Anthony McFarland, PIT vs. CLE |
| 61 | Brian Hill, ATL @ MIN |
| 62 | Jeff Wilson Jr., SF vs. LAR |
| 63 | Lynn Bowden Jr., MIA vs. NYJ |
| 64 | AJ Dillon, GB @ TB |
| 65 | Darwin Thompson, KC @ BUF |
| 66 | Trenton Cannon, CAR vs. CHI |
