A.J. Dillon Still Only Useful as a Handcuff

Philadelphia Eagles running back A.J. Dillon once again saw himself get priority over Will Shipley for second-in-command in the backfield this past Sunday, but that meant playing just 14.8% of offensive snaps compared to Shipley's 13.1%. Dillon carried the ball twice for 12 yards, with one attempt coming in the red zone. It seems like […]

Saquon Barkley is a Must-Start in Week 6

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley tallied his lowest rushing yards count of the season against the Broncos, carrying the ball just six times for 30 yards. On the other hand, Barkley has the 10th-most receptions among RBs this year with 17, and added to that count by hauling in three catches for 58 yards […]

Woody Marks Still Viewed Mostly as "Passing-Game Back"

ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that the Houston Texans still view rookie running back Woody Marks as "predominantly a passing-game back," and one who "had a bit of an injury history in college." It was looking like Marks was taking over the backfield from veteran Nick Chubb when he had a season-high 17 carries for 69 […]

Alvin Kamara Injures Ankle in Practice Wednesday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara injured his ankle during Wednesday's practice, according to Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times. Head coach Kellen Moore said that the injury to Kamara is not a concern, for what it's worth. The veteran's back will be listed as day-to-day this week, and fantasy managers will want […]

Jaylen Warren Logs Full Practice Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (knee) practiced in full on Wednesday, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Warren missed the Steelers' Week 4 matchup against the Vikings in London and saw his backup, Kenneth Gainwell, total 134 yards and two touchdowns in his place. Before getting hurt, Warren handled the bulk of the work […]

Time to Drop Chase Brown? Fantasy Football Week 6 Waiver Wire Outlook (2025)

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown has been a massive disappointment in fantasy football so far in 2025. His 2024 breakout, combined with his bellcow status, pushed him up draft boards to an ADP of 22.9 before the season began.  So far, fantasy football managers have not gotten their anticipated return on investment. Through five […]

Jaylen Warren Practicing Again on Wednesday, Ready to Return in Week 6?

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (knee) is still wearing a sleeve over his right leg, but he's practicing again on Wednesday, according to Alan Saunders of PGH Steelers Now. Warren injured his knee in Week 3 and was held out of the Week 4 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Ireland as a result. […]

Chargers Officially Place Omarion Hampton on Injured Reserve on Wednesday

The Los Angeles Chargers officially placed rookie first-round running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. In a corresponding move, Kimani Vidal was called up from the practice squad to the active roster. The Bolts also signed veteran pass-catching back Nyheim Hines to the practice squad. An […]

Chargers Elevate Kimani Vidal to Active Roster

The Los Angeles Chargers promoted running back Kimani Vidal from the practice squad after placing Omarion Hampton (ankle) on Injured Reserve. With both Hampton and Najee Harris sidelined, Vidal could be asked to contribute immediately behind new lead back Hassan Haskins. The second-year runner has logged just 47 career carries for 173 yards but brings […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Hassan Haskins, Isaiah Davis, Ollie Gordon Fantasy Football Outlooks

Trying to get ahead of the game and find the next backup running back that's in line to get more work out of the backfield, or potentially take over duties in place of an injured starter, is never an easy task. But we've seen recent examples, like those of Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter […]

Saquon Barkley Set for Full Workload in Thursday Night Revenge Game

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (knee) practiced in full on Wednesday, clearing him for Thursday night's matchup against his former team. In his lone meeting with the Giants last season, Barkley exploded for 187 total yards and a touchdown on 19 touches. The Eagles are expected to feature him early and often as they […]

Chuba Hubbard Remains Sidelined, Rico Dowdle Could Start Again in Week 6

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) did not practice on Wednesday, putting his Week 6 status in jeopardy and opening the door for Rico Dowdle to remain the featured back. Dowdle took full advantage of his opportunity last week, erupting for 234 total yards and a touchdown against the Dolphins in a breakout performance. […]

Bucky Irving Still Sidelined With Shoulder and Ankle Injuries

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (shoulder, ankle) remained sidelined at Wednesday's practice, putting his Week 6 status in serious doubt. He has now missed multiple sessions as he continues to recover from lingering injuries, leaving the Buccaneers to rely heavily on Rachaad White. White carried the load last week with 14 rushes for […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyquan Thornton, Brashard Smith, Kareem Hunt Fantasy Football Outlooks

The Kansas City Chiefs have mostly been a frustrating team to have fantasy players rostered from. In the absence of the team's top wide receiver, Rashee Rice, the other players have mostly been highly inconsistent. While some have had big games at times, like wide receiver Hollywood Brown in Week 1, and tight end Travis […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Returning to Action on Thursday Night

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) was removed from the final Week 6 injury report on Wednesday and will be active to face the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football, according to Dan Salomone of Giants.com. Tracy will be returning from a two-game absence due to a dislocated right shoulder that […]

No Update on Bucky Irving's Return

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has had no update on running back Bucky Irving's (foot, shoulder) return, but his being out for a bit factored into the team signing RB Owen Wright to their practice squad, according to the Pewter Report. Irving did not play in the Week 5 win over the Seattle […]

Isaac Guerendo Remains Without a Carry in 2025

San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo recorded 572 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns on 99 total touches as a rookie in 2024. However, through five games in 2025, the 25-year-old has not played a single offensive snap. Guerendo is buried on the 49ers running back depth chart behind Christian McCaffrey and Brian Robinson […]

When Will CeeDee Lamb Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6 (2025)

CeeDee Lamb has been one of the best WRs in the NFL since entering the league in 2020. Only Justin Jefferson, Tyreek Hill, and Davante Adams have recorded more receiving yards since the start of Lamb's pro career. In 2024, the 2023 overall WR1 dealt with injuries to himself and his quarterback, Dak Prescott, but […]

Ray Davis Continues to Play Limited Role in Buffalo

Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis had an encouraging rookie year in 2024, recording 631 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns on 130 total touches. However, Davis has played a more limited role in the team's offense through the first five games of 2025, as he's logged just 14 total touches for 29 yards from […]

J.K. Dobbins Praised by Sean Payton, Not in Danger of Losing RB1 Status?

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins has "been fantastic," according to Broncos head coach Sean Payton. The 26-year-old is in his first year with the team and has gotten off to a fast start to the season, rushing for 402 yards and four touchdowns on 77 carries through five games. Dobbins does not offer much […]

When Will Chuba Hubbard Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6 (2025)

In November 2024, Carolina rewarded running back Chuba Hubbard with a four-year, $33.2 million contract extension, and he proved he was worth the money with an outstanding year. Running behind an improved Panthers offensive line, Hubbard ran for 1,195 yards and 10 touchdowns on 4.8 yards per carry. After his breakout season, Hubbard was regarded […]

Week 6 Fantasy Football Projections (Half PPR): RB, WR, TE, QB

We're already on to Week 6 of the NFL campaign, and injuries have become a major factor for fantasy football lineup decisions. To assist your start-sit calls this weekend, check out these Week 6 fantasy football projections for all positions. Below, you will see how key players like De'Von Achane, Jaxson Dart, Saquon Barkley, James […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Could See More Work With Antonio Gibson Out

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson could be in line for an increased workload moving forward. Through five games, Stevenson has totaled 38 carries for 139 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 13 receptions for 154 yards through the air. With Antonio Gibson (knee) out for the season due to a torn ACL, both […]

Fact or Fiction: Fantasy Football Outlooks for C.J. Stroud, Rico Dowdle, Kareem Hunt, Kendrick Bourne, A.J. Barner

Welcome back to our fantasy football series, Fact of Fiction. We're heading into Week 6 of the NFL season now after a Week 5 that seemed to feature either close games or blowouts exclusively. Some of those games led to surprise names at the top of this week's fantasy scoring leaderboard. That includes Panthers running […]

Josh Jacobs a High-End RB1 Against Bengals on Sunday

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs takes on the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, and coming off a bye in Week 5, he should rank as a top-five running back for Week 6, as the Bengals have given up the most fantasy points to the running back position so far in 2025. The Packers' offensive […]

Kimani Vidal Offers Flex Appeal in Week 6

Los Angeles Chargers second-year running back out of Troy University, Kimani Vidal, is expected to step up in Week 6 after Omarion Hampton (ankle) was placed on injured reserve over the past week, and (Vidal) offers flex appeal as the Chargers travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins, who rank in the bottom five […]

Dynasty League Cut List - Top Fantasy Football Drop Candidates for Week 6

One week can be an aberration, but five is a trend. After five weeks' worth of games, we’re starting to see how things might play out across the NFL, which players have broken out, which projects are worth keeping an eye on, and, crucially, which players are no longer worth the roster spot. Success in […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football Wednesday Slate (10/8/25)

We have 56 college football games this week. The powers that be have given us a lot more college football DFS offerings this week. We have at least two games every day between now and Saturday. We start tonight with Weekday Conference USA. We're going to enjoy this! It worked for MACtion, so why not? […]

NFL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 6?

Blowouts and blown games were the theme in Week 5. The Cardinals lost to the winless Titans in the most heartbreaking fashion. Elsewhere in the AFC South, the Colts absolutely dismantled the Raiders. Despite a couple of games such as these two featuring serious whiffs by teams, we were granted the thriller that was Seahawks […]

Time to Drop Kaleb Johnson? Fantasy Football Week 6 Waiver Wire Outlook (2025)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson has been perhaps the biggest disappointment of any rookie in fantasy football relative to the hype he was getting in the pre-draft process. Johnson was widely regarded as an elite RB prospect who would immediately become a three-down back in the NFL.  Through five weeks with the Steelers, we've […]