Week 6 Fantasy RB Preview: Corum, Robinson Headline Backup Stream — SkimNews
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- Blake Corum has averaged just 9 touches per game behind Kyren Williams but posted 4.8 yards per carry and 10.4 yards per reception, and could see expanded work against Arizona as the Rams enter Week 6 as 12.5-point favorites with a season-high implied total of 32.5
- Brian Robinson Jr. drew the writer's waiver-wire recommendation last week before posting his worst game of the season, but now faces a Bears defense allowing 4.3 yards per carry to running backs and coming off a game where Marshawn Lloyd scored two rushing touchdowns against them
- Through five weeks, 22 running backs are averaging at least 11 PPR fantasy points per game, and seven of those backs are expected to miss Week 6 due to byes or injuries, creating widespread waiver-wire demand
- Jaylen Warren leads all starting running backs with 6.67 yards per opportunity, potentially cementing the lead role even if Rico Dowdle returns this week
- The Panthers are giving up a league-worst 5.39 yards per carry to running backs, making whoever starts at running back for the Eagles a viable fantasy starter in Week 6
- RJ Harvey posted a 42% target per route run rate entering Week 5 but saw that drop to just 7.7% in Sean Payton's first game calling plays for Denver
Why it matters: With seven top-22 PPR backs sidelined in Week 6, fantasy managers face a thin waiver wire where Corum and Robinson offer a safety net without overspending. Corum's matchup (Rams as 12.5-point favorites with season-high implied total 32.5) and Robinson's opponent (Bears giving up 4.3 YPC) both project as top-30 plays, potentially saving teams that roster them from bidding wars on uncertain options like Dameon Pierce or Jaleel McLaughlin.
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