Fantasy Football Start/Sit Rankings & Advice: Running Back (Week 6)

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Fantasy Football Week 6 Rankings & Start/Sit Advice

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Week 6 Player Notes & Start/Sit Advice

Melvin Gordon (DEN) at LAC: Broncos +5 | 45.5 O/U

Last week, Gordon had a season-high 103 yards on 15 carries and three targets in the absence of No. 1 RB Javonte Williams (knee, IR), who is out for the year.
Coming off of Thursday Night Football and playing on Monday, the 29-year-old veteran should benefit from the four extra days of rest.
The Chargers are No. 1 in most fantasy points allowed to opposing backfields (28.9 FPPG).

Kareem Hunt (CLE) vs. NE: Browns -3 | 42.5 O/U

Even with No. 1 RB Nick Chubb dominating opponents, Hunt in every game has managed to earn 10-plus carries and 2-4 targets, which he has leveraged into 330 yards and three touchdowns.
The Patriots defense is No. 30 in rush SR (50.0%).

Raheem Mostert (MIA) vs. MIN: Dolphins +3 | 45.5 O/U

After opening the season in a committee with RB Chase Edmonds, the 30-year-old Mostert took control of the Dolphins backfield in Weeks 4-5 with a 70% snap rate, which he turned into 33-182-1 rushing and 3-21-0 receiving on six targets.
In his 20 career games with 12-plus opportunities, Mostert has 15.0 FPPG.
Mostert could seemingly get injured at any moment — but he has looked good this season with the Dolphins.

Raheem Mostert is such a superior talent to Chase Edmonds

— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) October 9, 2022

Eno Benjamin (ARI) at SEA: Cardinals -2.5 | 51 O/U

No. 1 RB James Conner (ribs), No. 2 RB Darrel Williams (knee) and No. 4 RB Jonathan Ward (hamstring) all exited Week 5 early with injuries and are uncertain for Week 6.
Amidst last week’s carnage, Benjamin had a serviceable eight carries and four targets and would be in line for more usage if both Conner and Williams were out.
The Seahawks are No. 5 in most fantasy points allowed to opposing backfields (25.6 FPPG).