And while our RB handcuff chart once again got a fresh update after last week’s injuries and developments, the top of the rankings remains familiar with guys like Todd Gurley, Melvin Gordon, and Kareem Hunt. Sony Michel is making his first top-five appearance with a favorable matchup against the Chiefs (yes, we’re trusting a Patriots back…what’s wrong with us?), and Dalvin Cook (hamstring) looks to immediately get back to RB1 status with a matchup against the Cardinals, who remain the worst defense against fantasy RBs. That one is too good to pass up, even if Cook is ceding a few more carries than usual.
Week 6 Rankings:Quarterback | Wide Receiver | Tight End | D/ST | Kicker
Alvin Kamara (along with Mark Ingram and Lions’ RBs) are on bye this week, and the Seahawks-Raiders game is being played in London, not that the location makes a huge difference in our rankings.
Confusing committee situations always play a role, and we still don’t have much clarity on the Packers (we still favor the more explosive Aaron Jones, who stayed in along the goal line again last week), Buccaneers (total guess since they were on bye last week), and even the Bears (back to the well with Jordan Howard?). The Jets seems clear after Isaiah Crowell’s every-other-week explosion, but Bilal Powell actually had more carries (20 to 15), so don’t get too excited just yet. In fact, don’t get too excited about anything RB-related just yet – it’s still a long season…and a long week.
Reminder: Our rankings will be updated throughout the week, so check back often for the latest analysis and player movement. Also, check out How You’ll Lose in Week 6 and our Week 6 preview podcast.
WEEK 6 PPR RANKINGS: Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end
Week 6 Fantasy Rankings: RB
These rankings are for standard, non-PPR leagues
