Fantasy RB PPR Rankings Week 6: Who to start, sit at running back in fantasy football

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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:
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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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Sloan Piva is a content producer for The Sporting News, primarily focused on betting, fantasy sports, and poker. A lifelong New Englander, Sloan earned his BA and MA in Journalism from the University of Massachusetts and now lives in coastal Rhode Island with his wife and two kids.