Philadelphia Eagles running back Carson Steele (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, Mike Garafolo reported via the X platform. Steele was questionable to return to the Week 6 matchup with a shoulder injury, the team reported earlier in the day. He recorded one reception for four […]

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (back) has returned to Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the New York Giants after briefly leaving the game for a medical evaluation. Kamara appeared shaken up after landing awkwardly on the turf while attempting to catch a pass, as initially reported by Pat Leonard of the New York […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Carson Steele (shoulder) returned to the Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers on special teams, according to John McMullen of Philadelphia Eagles On SI. Steele was listed as questionable to return following a shoulder injury, according to the team. Steele was seen heading to the locker room holding what appeared […]

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (back) entered the medical tent during Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the New York Giants after landing hard on the turf while jumping for a pass, according to an initial report from Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. Kamara appeared shaken up following the play and […]

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd draws a favorable Week 6 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, who have surrendered an NFL-high 168.4 rushing yards per game through five weeks. Lloyd is worth considering as a flex option with Josh Jacobs still unavailable, particularly after scoring twice in last week's victory over Chicago. Those touchdowns […]

Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White has an opportunity for increased touches against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night with Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) ruled out. White carries no injury designation despite being limited in the final two practices of the week, putting him in position to lead Washington's rushing attack. He played 60% of the […]

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (knee), who was listed as questionable to play on Sunday, is officially active for the Week 6 divisional clash against the Indianapolis Colts, according to ESPN's Turron Davenport. The writing was on the wall for Spears to play this weekend after he was able to practice in full on […]

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (back) is officially active for Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the New York Giants, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Kamara was questionable after being limited throughout the practice week, but he will suit up despite his lingering back issue. The veteran struggled to make an impact against Minnesota […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle (toe) is officially active and will make his return to Pittsburgh's backfield on Sunday on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6. A dislocated toe on his right foot caused Dowdle to miss each of the last three games, allowing Jaylen Warren to take on an […]

The entire Big 12 is in action this week, but there are some big teams on byes this week. Notre Dame, Nebraska, Florida State, Louisville, Ohio State, Florida, Georgia, and Missouri are all off this week. We also don't have any teams playing FCS opponents. We're here to help with our Week 8 college fantasy […]

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is officially active for the Patriots on Sunday against the division-rival New York Jets, which is a bit of a surprise, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. After injuring his ankle in the Week 5 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, the Patriots were expecting Henderson to […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Tucker was listed as questionable after missing Wednesday's practice and participating on a limited basis Thursday and Friday. The Buccaneers elevated Josh Williams from the practice squad on Saturday […]

Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) will be out on Sunday for the team's Week 6 contest against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens after testing his ankle during a pre-game workout, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Judkins looked to have some discomfort when starting and stopping during pre-game warmups, so he will […]

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen should remain busy against the New England Patriots in Week 6 with Breece Hall (quad) ruled out. Allen followed a 14-carry, 59-yard performance against Chicago in Week 4 with a career-high 116 rushing yards and a touchdown on 24 attempts against Cleveland last Sunday. He played 86% of […]

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler will step into the No. 2 role on the depth chart for Monday's Week 6 contest against the San Francisco 49ers. As a result, he could have some streamer appeal in 12+ team leagues, especially those with PPR scoring. Although Rachaad White will likely handle most of the rushing […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly Start 'em and Sit 'em article! This Week 6 matchups analysis and fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em piece will hopefully help you make winning lineup decisions every week of the fantasy season.  Week 5 saw some big-time performances that we called in this very article last week. Both Parker […]

Our Key Starters and Tough Calls rundown for Week 6 of the 2026 season helps you make tough lineup decisions forced by injuries and disappointing player production. Scott Engel's Week 6 Lineup Spotlights focuses on players returning from injuries or not producing as hoped. "The King" gives his takes on players who may be stirring […]

It's going to be yet another wild main slate of NFL DFS this week. We have a consolidated slate with 10 games, as there is another London game as well as multiple teams on bye this week. I did things a bit differently this week and addressed the three running backs who are projected to […]

The weekend is here! Welcome back, RotoBallers, for more updated waiver-wire advice. Injuries have taken a toll this season, and fantasy managers will have to get through the bye gauntlet as the Bengals, Dolphins, Vikings, and Lions head into bye week. Here are the updated top 85 weekend waiver wire rankings to help you through […]

The full Week 6 slate kicks off in a few hours, which means it's a perfect time to make some bold predictions. In this roundtable edition of bold predictions, see what RotoBaller writers have to say about Drake Maye, Germie Bernard, Isaiah Likely, Kirk Cousins, Blake Corum, and more. Below, check out these seven fantasy […]

Hey RotoBallers! Welcome to the sixth edition of our High-Upside Bench Stashes series. With another slate of NFL action set to kick off over the weekend, it's time for another deep dive on the waiver wire to pick up some sneaky stash targets. This week's theme is IR stashes. Even though they may be on […]

It's hard to believe it's already Week 6. Time flies when you're having fun, right? With four teams on bye and many noteworthy injuries, there are so many lineup decisions to be made. You're in the right place! We got back on track in Week 5 after a rough Week 4 showing. Braelon Allen and […]

As we transition from the start of the 2026 NFL season to midseason, the waiver wire has been heating up with more interesting names. There are enough players that appear to have serious upside that it's difficult to decide which deserve space on your fantasy football benches. And there are even players that should be […]

Four teams are on bye in Week 6, and the running back options are getting thinner. Some fantasy managers are dealing with injured starters, while others are trying to decide whether last week's production is worth trusting again. There are several backs with appealing matchups this weekend, but the number of touches they are actually […]

Week 6 of the NFL season closes with a Monday Night meeting between the Washington Commanders and San Francisco 49ers. Playing at an extremely high level, the Niners are one of three NFL squads that entered Week 6 undefeated. Conversely, at 1-3-1, the Commanders have faced plenty of adversity to start the season. We will […]

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo could see a reduced workload in Week 6 while Najee Harris takes on a larger role, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. "I heard it was a pretty even split in reps this week between Skattebo and Harris," Duggan wrote. "I expect more Harris and less Skattebo […]

Thursday Night Football is the enemy of fantasy football. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the only player who managed to score more than 14.7 PPR points in the Broncos vs. Seahawks matchup, and Bo Nix once again "found a way to win" with 4.0 yards per attempt. He now has 13 wins in games with 6.0 yards […]

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is "likely" to play in Sunday's Week 6 contest against the New York Jets despite being listed as questionable, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Henderson has only missed one game this season, but a lingering injury and heavy competition from Rhamondre Stevenson have led to a […]

Week 5 brought some intriguing NFL matchups. The Vikings offense showed some signs of life, and the Texans made waves against the Titans. Unfortunately, we are still waiting for the Chargers to do something, and the Bears offense continues to disappoint. At least many of the studs are carrying the load. Josh Allen remains spectacular, […]

The 2026 fantasy football season is heating up, and byes and injuries are testing the depth of rosters. If you're faced with tough start-sit calls this week, let us help with our overall Week 6 fantasy football rankings for 2026. Below, see where key Week 6 names such as Tyler Allgeier, Woody Marks, DeVonta Smith, Jalen […]