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The top Week 6 running back streamers, fantasy football pickups and RB starts for 2025. Target these fantasy rb streaming options with strong Week 6 matchups.
With injuries and bye weeks, fantasy managers will likely try to find a streaming option to fill an RB slot in their starting lineup.
Fortunately, in Week 6, there are ample options that are both widely available and have a prime matchup to provide high RB2 upside.
Let's take a look at the top streaming options for Week 6.
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Top Running Back Streamers for Week 6
Only players rostered in fewer than 60% of fantasy football leagues are considered potential streamers.
Michael Carter (ARI) at Indianapolis Colts
45% Rostered
Michael Carter made the streaming column last weekend and is nearing the roster-ship threshold. This weekend, Carter looks to remain the lead back in Arizona when the Cardinals face the Indianapolis Colts. Last weekend, Carter led the way due to the injuries to James Conner (foot) and Trey Benson (knee).
He took 18 carries for 51 yards and punched in a score. Through the air, Carter brought in all five of his targets for 22 yards. In this game, Carter logged 57% of the snaps, while Emari Demercado remained in the clear third-down role.
While he has a tough matchup this weekend against the Colts, who have allowed the sixth-fewest PPR points to opposing RBs, Carter's volume gives him a safe floor in all formats.
Hassan Haskins (LAC) at Miami Dolphins
30% Rostered
Haskins will follow a similar story to Carter's, as he was the No. 3 RB who will now move up to the top spot on the depth chart. With Omarion Hampton (ankle) joining Najee Harris (Achilles) on the IR, Haskins looks poised to operate as the lead back this weekend.
While he will kick touches to second-year RB Kimani Vidal, he has an elite matchup that makes him worthy of consideration in leagues this weekend. He will face a Miami defense that allowed over 200 rushing yards to Rico Dowdle last Sunday.
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Kendre Miller (NO) vs. New England Patriots
35% Rostered
Kendre Miller has seen his role gradually increase and could be in store for his greatest workload yet this weekend. Currently, top running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) is listed as questionable and could open the door for Miller to operate as the lead back.
Even if Kamara were to play, Miller could still provide FLEX value. In each of his past two games, Miller has logged double-digit carries and averaged a stellar 5.0 YPC. Despite facing a tough New England defense, Miller could see up to 15 touches in this contest.
Kareem Hunt (KC) vs. Detroit Lions
40% Rostered
The final running back will look at is a target for shallower formats. Hunt has typically split time with Isiah Pacheco this season, but has begun to become the team's primary goal-line option. In Week 5, Hunt punched in two touchdowns in the red zone to increase his total to three.
Through five games, Hunt has posted a low 3.8 YPC but has still been able to average 9.0 PPR points per game. While he has a tougher matchup against the Lions (who have allowed the ninth-fewest PPR points to opposing RBs this season), he likely has the highest goal-line upside on this list.
He is a viable play for those in standard leagues looking for touchdown upside.
Blake Corum (LAR) at Baltimore Ravens
15% Rostered
While Corum is coming off a disappointing one-carry performance in Week 5, he could have sneaky upside in deep leagues. This weekend, the Rams will face the Baltimore Ravens, who will be short-handed once again on both sides of the ball. Given that the Rams are heavy favorites, the team may look to rest top starter Kyren Williams in the second half and instead rely on their No. 2 RB to churn out the clock.
In fact, during their Week 2 victory over the Titans, the Rams leaned on Corum in the second half. While he may be game script dependent, this could be a contest in which he sees ample enough workload to provide FLEX upside.
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Week 6 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football
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| RB Tier |
RB Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. | Overall Rank |
| 1 | 1 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | 1 |
| 1 | 2 | Christian McCaffrey | RB | 2 |
| 1 | 3 | Bijan Robinson | RB | 4 |
| 1 | 4 | Josh Jacobs | RB | 5 |
| 1 | 5 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | 6 |
| 1 | 6 | De'Von Achane | RB | 7 |
| 2 | 7 | Kyren Williams | RB | 8 |
| 2 | 8 | Saquon Barkley | RB | 9 |
| 2 | 9 | James Cook | RB | 10 |
| 3 | 10 | Javonte Williams | RB | 11 |
| 3 | 11 | Ashton Jeanty | RB | 14 |
| 3 | 12 | Rico Dowdle | RB | 16 |
| 3 | 13 | J.K. Dobbins | RB | 17 |
| 3 | 14 | Rachaad White | RB | 18 |
| 3 | 15 | Breece Hall | RB | 24 |
| 3 | 16 | Quinshon Judkins | RB | 25 |
| 3 | 17 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | RB | 26 |
| 4 | 18 | Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | 27 |
| 4 | 19 | Derrick Henry | RB | 29 |
| 4 | 20 | D'Andre Swift | RB | 35 |
| 4 | 21 | Kenneth Walker III | RB | 37 |
| 4 | 22 | David Montgomery | RB | 38 |
| 5 | 23 | Michael Carter | RB | 49 |
| 5 | 24 | Tony Pollard | RB | 50 |
| 5 | 25 | Cam Skattebo | RB | 51 |
| 5 | 26 | Jaylen Warren | RB | 54 |
| 5 | 27 | Alvin Kamara | RB | 56 |
| 5 | 28 | Chase Brown | RB | 57 |
| 5 | 29 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 59 |
| 5 | 30 | TreVeyon Henderson | RB | 63 |
| 5 | 31 | Hassan Haskins | RB | 76 |
| 5 | 32 | Zach Charbonnet | RB | 81 |
| 5 | 33 | Kimani Vidal | RB | 83 |
| 5 | 34 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 90 |
| 5 | 35 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 93 |
| 6 | 36 | RJ Harvey | RB | 97 |
| 6 | 37 | Kendre Miller | RB | 99 |
| 6 | 38 | Blake Corum | RB | 112 |
| 6 | 39 | Trevor Etienne | RB | 119 |
| 6 | 40 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 121 |
| 6 | 41 | Isiah Pacheco | RB | 124 |
| 6 | 42 | Brashard Smith | RB | 125 |
| 6 | 43 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | 127 |
| 6 | 44 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB | 132 |
| 6 | 45 | Emari Demercado | RB | 138 |
| 7 | 46 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 139 |
| 7 | 47 | Kyle Monangai | RB | 140 |
| 7 | 48 | Tyjae Spears | RB | 141 |
| 7 | 49 | Sean Tucker | RB | 146 |
| 7 | 50 | Ollie Gordon II | RB | 152 |
| 7 | 51 | Justice Hill | RB | 154 |
| 7 | 52 | Bhayshul Tuten | RB | 161 |
| 7 | 53 | Isaiah Davis | RB | 162 |
| 7 | 54 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 166 |
| 7 | 55 | Zonovan Knight | RB | 172 |
| 7 | 56 | Ray Davis | RB | 178 |
| 7 | 57 | Jeremy McNichols | RB | 179 |
| 7 | 58 | Jaydon Blue | RB | 180 |
| 7 | 59 | Jerome Ford | RB | 189 |
| 7 | 60 | Raheem Mostert | RB | 192 |
| 8 | 61 | Ty Johnson | RB | 197 |
| 8 | 62 | Kyle Juszczyk | RB | 205 |
| 8 | 63 | Samaje Perine | RB | 206 |
| 8 | 64 | Dylan Sampson | RB | 208 |
| 8 | 65 | Keaton Mitchell | RB | 215 |
| 8 | 66 | Will Shipley | RB | 228 |
| 8 | 67 | DJ Giddens | RB | 236 |
| 8 | 68 | AJ Dillon | RB | 239 |
| 8 | 69 | Devin Singletary | RB | 242 |
| 8 | 70 | Tyler Badie | RB | 246 |
| 8 | 71 | LeQuint Allen Jr. | RB | 247 |
| 8 | 72 | Hunter Luepke | RB | 250 |
| 8 | 73 | Roschon Johnson | RB | 252 |
| 8 | 74 | Tahj Brooks | RB | 254 |
| 8 | 75 | Alec Ingold | RB | 261 |
| 9 | 76 | Chris Brooks | RB | 266 |
| 9 | 77 | Kaleb Johnson | RB | 269 |
| 9 | 78 | Nyheim Hines | RB | 271 |
| 9 | 79 | Dylan Laube | RB | 272 |
| 9 | 80 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 276 |
| 9 | 81 | Julius Chestnut | RB | 277 |
| 9 | 82 | Reggie Gilliam | RB/TE | 278 |
| 9 | 83 | Zamir White | RB | 279 |
| 9 | 84 | Isaac Guerendo | RB | 280 |
| 9 | 85 | George Holani | RB | 281 |
| 9 | 86 | Jarquez Hunter | RB | 282 |
| 9 | 87 | Craig Reynolds | RB | 283 |
| 9 | 88 | Rasheen Ali | RB | 284 |
| 9 | 89 | Elijah Mitchell | RB | 285 |
| 9 | 90 | Khalil Herbert | RB | 286 |
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