Patrick MahomesChristian McCaffreyJustin Jefferson
Fabs’ Top 10 Running Backs
1. Christian McCaffrey at Browns
2. Austin Ekeler vs. Cowboys (Mon.)
3. Bijan Robinson vs. Commanders
4. Tony Pollard at Chargers (Mon.)
5. Josh Jacobs vs. Patriots
6. David Montgomery at Buccaneers
7. Travis Etienne vs. Colts
8. Raheem Mostert vs. Panthers
9. Alvin Kamara at Texans
10. Kenneth Walker at Bengals
Complete Week 6 running back rankings
Week 6 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES
Byes: Packers, Steelers
Week 6 Start ’Em: Running BacksStart of the Week
Raheem Mostert vs. Panthers (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Rookie De’von Achane is now out of action with an injured knee, so his teammate Mostert is a must start. He’s scored 13 or more points in all but one game, including last week’s 15.8-point performance against the Giants. He should be in starting lineups this week, as the Panthers have allowed 15-plus points to five opposing runners in 2023.
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Start ’Em
D’Andre Swift vs. Cardinals (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox): Swift has put up great totals over his last four games, averaging nearly 20 points per game and well over five yards per rush. While he is losing some work to Kenneth Gainwell, Swift remains the top back in Philadelphia and a solid No. 2 option against the Jets. Their run defense has allowed the ninth-most points to enemy runners this season.
James Cook vs. Giants (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC): Cook had his first real stinker of the season last week, scoring just 5.1 fantasy points. He did get game scripted out of the offense, though, and that sort of scenario isn’t likely against an awful Giants team. Their defense has allowed seven total touchdowns and the sixth-most PPR points to running backs, so Cook should rebound for fantasy managers.
Alexander Mattison at Bears (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Mattison hasn’t put up monster totals for fantasy fans, but he has scored in double digits in all but one game this season. He’ll remain in the No. 2 fantasy running back conversation against the Bears, who have been bad against enemy backs. In fact, their defense has allowed 15-plus fantasy points to five different runners in their first five games.
Rhamondre Stevenson at Raiders (4:05 p.m. ET, CBS): I'm not going to sugar coat it. The Patriots offense is awful, and it's killing Stevenson's fantasy value. In his last three games, he's scored a combined 15.6 points. Ouch. Still, he's an RB2/flex this week at what is a thin position against the Raiders. Thier defense can be vulnerable to enemy running backs, so start Stevenson and cross your fingers.
More Starts
Kyren Williams vs. Cardinals (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox)
Breece Hall vs. Eagles (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox)
D'Onta Foreman at Bears (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
DFS Bargains (DraftKings)
Rhamondre Stevenson at Raiders ($5,400)
D'Onta Foreman vs. Vikings ($4,400)
Chuba Hubbard at Dolphins ($4,300)
