No matter how good or bad the start to your fantasy season has been, this stage of the campaign is vital. If your team has underwhelmed so far, you'll need to make up ground with smart waiver wire pickups and start 'em, sit 'em decisions. That's why we stay on top of every carry, injury, and target so we can best prepare you for the upcoming week. Our Week 6 fantasy RB PPR rankings will help guide you to success at this all-important segment of the fantasy season.
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.
WEEK 6 PPR RANKINGS:
QBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
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.
WEEK 6 STANDARD RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
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.
WEEK 6 FANTASY PICKS: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em
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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