Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 6 (2025)

We're back with another edition of Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers. It's crazy to think we're already over a quarter of the way through the season! As we head into Week 6, there's a lot of good data to dissect. Some players have stepped up in the wake of injuries, and others have seen increased […]

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 6 (2025)

First off, how about that performance from Rico Dowdle last week? In one game, Dowdle went from obscure to 18th in rushing yards and now has more yards on the ground entering Week 6 than Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey, De'Von Achane, and Bucky Irving. The byes this week don't really affect fantasy managers all that […]

Kimani Vidal, Kenneth Walker, Zach Charbonnet: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 6

The Los Angeles Chargers are likely to use running back Kimani Vidal more in the upcoming weeks, considering that both of their top running backs, Najee Harris (Achilles) and Omarion Hampton (ankle), are on injured reserve. It's not exactly clear how much usage he'll get, though. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks have a pair of running […]

7 Running Back Committees With Upside: Key Fantasy Football Takeaways for Week 6

Love them or hate them, running back committees are a way of life in the modern NFL. While there are still a few every-down backs, more and more teams are working with multiple options as part of their solution in the backfield. With bye weeks stretching rosters thin, the good news of the running back […]

Running Back Snap Count Risers and Fallers - Fantasy Football Breakout Watch for Week 6

Without fail, both real-life and fantasy teams know it gets late early every football season. Sadly, those plans of patience go right out the window the instant injuries meet bye weeks -- don't sweat it, it's human nature. The best way to stay ahead of the curve and keep those teams afloat in tumultuous times? […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football Saturday Main Slate (10/11/25)

As we progress further into fall, more of the marquee games begin to fall into the afternoon time slots. We have a dozen games in the main slate again, with some intriguing matchups. Alabama in Columbia to face Missouri gets us started. What tops that? Central Florida, a team that can't stand Cincinnati for one […]

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

What a Friday night we have in store for us! We have one of the most important Group of 5 tilts ever. Well, for one week anyway. There's another one next week. These three games are going to be a whole lot of fun! First up is North Texas hosting South Florida. The winner will […]

Cam Skattebo Remains Lead Back, Scores Three Times in Big TNF Win

New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo rushed 19 times for 98 yards and three touchdowns during Thursday's upset victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. He also caught each of his two targets, totaling 12 receiving yards. The rookie held onto his lead-back role despite Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) returning to action. Between his large […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. on the Week 6 Injury Report, Misses Practice Thursday

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (calf) was a notable addition to the team's Week 6 injury report due to a calf injury that kept him from taking part in the first practice of the week on Thursday. Rodriguez still has a couple of days to return to practice, but this puts his availability […]

Miles Sanders Downgrades to DNP on Thursday

Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders (ankle, knee) is firmly in danger of missing a second straight game in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday after he was downgraded to a non-participant in Thursday's practice. Sanders was limited in practice on Wednesday, so he's going in the wrong direction to be available this […]

Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Ryan Flournoy, Michael Carter, Kendrick Bourne, AJ Barner, Sam Darnold

Last week, fantasy football managers likely saw many unexpected players lead them to a victory. So are they legit? It is crucial to determine whether their fantasy performances were one-offs or the start of a breakout season. In this weekly piece, we will look at five players who exceeded all expectations last week and could […]

2025 Fantasy Football RB Rankings - Week 6 Start, Sit Running Backs

Running backs are often the position most impacted by injuries, and they are starting to affect lineup calls heading into Week 6 of the fantasy football season. To assist your start-sit calls at RB, we're back with our Week 6 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025. Check out the running back rankings below to […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 6 Start, Sit

Every matchup should be viewed as a must-week matchup, so be sure to stay diligent as bye weeks and injuries complicate lineup calls. Use these Week 6 fantasy football rankings for 2025 to crush your start-sit calls. Below, you will see where key players such as Rico Dowdle, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Calvin Ridley, Rachaad White, Darren […]

Jaylen Warren Logs Another Full Practice on Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (knee) practiced in full for the second straight day on Thursday. The 26-year-old missed Pittsburgh's Week 4 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings due to a knee injury, but it appears the team's Week 5 bye served him well. The Steelers are currently prepping for a Week 6 matchup against […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyler Allgeier, Blake Corum, Brian Robinson Fantasy Football Outlooks

Fantasy football managers are always on the lookout for running backs who can provide upside during bye weeks, injury situations, or unpredictable game scripts. Week 6 presents several intriguing options, particularly in backup roles where opportunity and volume can quickly translate into fantasy production. This week’s focus includes three backs—Tyler Allgeier, Blake Corum, and Brian […]

Alvin Kamara Back at Practice on Thursday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) was back at practice on Thursday after suffering an ankle injury during the team's practice on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Katherine Terrell. Kamara was officially listed on the Wednesday injury report as limited, but it appears he's trending towards being fine for the team's Week 6 matchup […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors for Week 6 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This piece looks at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks, I will recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use as building blocks, but occasionally, a tight […]

Increased Workload Coming for Tyjae Spears?

Tennessee Titans running backs coach Randy Jordan hinted that running back Tyjae Spears will be in line for an increased workload in his second game of the season in Week 6 versus the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com. Jordan said that Spears is capable of playing on all three downs and […]

Chargers Don't Have Lead Back Between Hassan Haskins, Kimani Vidal

Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that he doesn't have a lead back between running backs Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal going into Sunday's Week 6 matchup on the road against the Miami Dolphins, according to ESPN's Kris Rhim. "They're gonna be big factors in the game, how it's gonna unfold from a […]

2025 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings - Week 6 Start, Sit

Whether you're leading your league's standings or are just hanging on through the first five weeks of the fantasy football season, a lot can change between now and the fantasy playoffs. Use these Week 6 fantasy football FLEX rankings as your guide to decide between players with similar outlooks at different positions. Below, you will […]

Chuba Hubbard Not in Uniform on Thursday, Not Looking Good for Week 6

It's not looking great for Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) playing in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday after he wasn't seen in uniform for Thursday's practice, according to ESPN's David Newton. Hubbard did not play in the Week 5 contest versus the Miami Dolphins and also did not practice on […]

MarShawn Lloyd Still on Injured Reserve After Packers' Bye Week

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) remains on Injured Reserve coming out of the team's Week 5 bye, as his 21-day practice window has yet to be opened. The second-year back has shown flashes of big-play ability when healthy, but durability continues to be a concern. Green Bay's ground game could certainly use […]

NFL DFS Game Stacks: Week 6 (Premium Content)

Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS Stacks of the Week. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. This column provides a detailed analysis of three highly stackable games for Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) contests each week.   NFL DFS Stacks & Value Picks: Week […]

Tyler Badie Upgrades to Full Practice on Thursday

Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie (shoulder) upgraded from a limited practice on Wednesday to a full practice on Thursday, according to Mike Klis of 9 News. Badie picked up a shoulder injury in the Week 5 upset win over the Philadelphia Eagles, but he appears to be just fine to suit up for an […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Still has a "Ways to Go" Without the Ball

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said that rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt still has a "ways to go" with his play when the football isn't in his hands, according to John Keim of ESPN. "Pass protection, pass game, any sort of lead blocks. He has to keep working to become a complete back but […]

Bucky Irving Missing Another Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) was not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Irving missed the Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks due to a sprained left foot and a subluxation of his shoulder, and […]

Load Management for Falcons RBs Happens More in Practice

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said that the team's load management with the running back position between Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier "happens with in-practice settings less than games," according to Terrin Waack of AtlantaFalcons.com. Allgeier is going to remain involved in Atlanta's backfield all year, but Robinson is the clear leader in Atlanta, […]

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

The Steelers are coming off their bye week in Week 6 as they host their division rivals, the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers went into the bye week after a win in Dublin over the Vikings. The victory boosted their record to 3-1 on the season, good enough for first place in a struggling AFC North. […]

Kareem Hunt Locked In as Goal-Line Back

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt remains a low-end RB3/flex option ahead of his Week 6 matchup with the Detroit Lions. For the most part, Hunt has played behind backfield mate Isiah Pacheco in terms of snaps. However, the veteran boasts more carries (43) and yards (164) than Pacheco, and has the team's goal-line […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Set for Larger Role After Antonio Gibson Injury

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is poised for an increased workload moving forward. Through five games, Stevenson has totaled 293 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns on 51 carries, leading all New England running backs in usage. With Antonio Gibson (knee) suffering a season-ending injury, both Stevenson and rookie TreVeyon Henderson are expected to […]