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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.
Bam Knight (ARI) at Indianapolis Colts
5% Rostered
Arizona Cardinals running back Bam Knight will take over as the team's lead back in Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Michael Carter will be relegated to the backup role while Emari Demercado handles the bulk of the third-down snaps.
This represents a personnel change after Carter led the backfield with 18 touches last Sunday. Carter scored a touchdown in that game, but he was inefficient with just 2.8 yards per carry, which could be why Arizona is switching to Knight for Week 6. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.
Knight is suddenly a solid RB3/flex option against the Colts, while Carter and Demercado should be benched in most leagues. All three have relatively low floors given the state of the Cardinals' offense, which will be led by Jacoby Brissett and not Kyler Murray (foot) in Week 6.
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 Waiver Wire Rankings
Below you can see our priority order for picking up a running back off the waiver wire:
| Rank | Player Name | Pos. | % Ros. | Baller Move |
| 1 | Kendre Miller | RB | 34 | Add in All Leagues |
| 2 | Hassan Haskins | RB | 55 | Add in All Leagues |
| 3 | Kimani Vidal | RB | 27 | Add in All Leagues |
| 4 | Nick Chubb | RB | 64 | Add in All Leagues |
| 5 | Bam Knight | RB | 1 | Add in All Leagues |
| 9 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 41 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 14 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 32 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 15 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 42 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 23 | Blake Corum | RB | 14 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 24 | Brashard Smith | RB | 10 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 25 | Bhayshul Tuten | RB | 46 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 28 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 35 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 33 | Jaydon Blue | RB | 14 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 37 | Emari Demercado | RB | 32 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 39 | Michael Carter | RB | 56 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 40 | Trevor Etienne | RB | 2 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 42 | Sean Tucker | RB | 7 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 45 | Ollie Gordon II | RB | 19 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 48 | Tyjae Spears | RB | 24 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 51 | Isaiah Davis | RB | 5 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 55 | Kyle Monangai | RB | 5 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 60 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 3 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 64 | Keaton Mitchell | RB | 0 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 67 | Nyheim Hines | RB | 0 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
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 | Javonte Williams | RB | 10 |
| 3 | 10 | James Cook | RB | 11 |
| 3 | 11 | Ashton Jeanty | RB | 14 |
| 3 | 12 | Rico Dowdle | RB | 16 |
| 3 | 13 | Rachaad White | RB | 17 |
| 3 | 14 | Breece Hall | RB | 18 |
| 3 | 15 | Quinshon Judkins | RB | 24 |
| 3 | 16 | J.K. Dobbins | 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 | 34 |
| 4 | 21 | Kenneth Walker III | RB | 36 |
| 4 | 22 | Jaylen Warren | RB | 37 |
| 5 | 23 | Tony Pollard | RB | 48 |
| 5 | 24 | David Montgomery | RB | 49 |
| 5 | 25 | Cam Skattebo | RB | 50 |
| 5 | 26 | Alvin Kamara | RB | 53 |
| 5 | 27 | Chase Brown | RB | 55 |
| 5 | 28 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 56 |
| 5 | 29 | TreVeyon Henderson | RB | 58 |
| 5 | 30 | Hassan Haskins | RB | 62 |
| 5 | 31 | Zach Charbonnet | RB | 75 |
| 5 | 32 | Kimani Vidal | RB | 80 |
| 5 | 33 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 82 |
| 5 | 34 | Kendre Miller | RB | 89 |
| 5 | 35 | RJ Harvey | RB | 92 |
| 6 | 36 | Isiah Pacheco | RB | 96 |
| 6 | 37 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 98 |
| 6 | 38 | Zonovan Knight | RB | 111 |
| 6 | 39 | Michael Carter | RB | 118 |
| 6 | 40 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 120 |
| 6 | 41 | Blake Corum | RB | 123 |
| 6 | 42 | Brashard Smith | RB | 124 |
| 6 | 43 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | 126 |
| 6 | 44 | Bhayshul Tuten | RB | 131 |
| 6 | 45 | Emari Demercado | RB | 137 |
| 7 | 46 | Justice Hill | RB | 138 |
| 7 | 47 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 139 |
| 7 | 48 | Kyle Monangai | RB | 140 |
| 7 | 49 | Jeremy McNichols | RB | 145 |
| 7 | 50 | Trevor Etienne | RB | 150 |
| 7 | 51 | Sean Tucker | RB | 152 |
| 7 | 52 | Isaiah Davis | RB | 158 |
| 7 | 53 | Tyjae Spears | RB | 159 |
| 7 | 54 | Ollie Gordon II | RB | 163 |
| 7 | 55 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 168 |
| 7 | 56 | Ray Davis | RB | 174 |
| 7 | 57 | Raheem Mostert | RB | 183 |
| 7 | 58 | Ty Johnson | RB | 184 |
| 7 | 59 | Jaydon Blue | RB | 187 |
| 7 | 60 | Samaje Perine | RB | 192 |
| 8 | 61 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB | 198 |
| 8 | 62 | Jerome Ford | RB | 201 |
| 8 | 63 | Kyle Juszczyk | RB | 202 |
| 8 | 64 | Dylan Sampson | RB | 204 |
| 8 | 65 | Keaton Mitchell | RB | 210 |
| 8 | 66 | Will Shipley | RB | 222 |
| 8 | 67 | DJ Giddens | RB | 230 |
| 8 | 68 | AJ Dillon | RB | 233 |
| 8 | 69 | Devin Singletary | RB | 236 |
| 8 | 70 | Nyheim Hines | RB | 240 |
| 8 | 71 | LeQuint Allen Jr. | RB | 243 |
| 8 | 72 | Roschon Johnson | RB | 245 |
| 8 | 73 | Tahj Brooks | RB | 247 |
| 8 | 74 | Chris Brooks | RB | 254 |
| 8 | 75 | Kaleb Johnson | RB | 258 |
| 9 | 76 | Hunter Luepke | RB | 261 |
| 9 | 77 | Zamir White | RB | 263 |
| 9 | 78 | Alec Ingold | RB | 264 |
| 9 | 79 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 268 |
| 9 | 80 | Isaac Guerendo | RB | 269 |
| 9 | 81 | Jarquez Hunter | RB | 270 |
| 9 | 82 | Julius Chestnut | RB | 271 |
| 9 | 83 | Dylan Laube | RB | 272 |
| 9 | 84 | Reggie Gilliam | RB/TE | 273 |
| 9 | 85 | Craig Reynolds | RB | 274 |
| 9 | 86 | George Holani | RB | 275 |
| 9 | 87 | Rasheen Ali | RB | 276 |
| 9 | 88 | Elijah Mitchell | RB | 277 |
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