Dude, what is even *happening* in fantasy football right now? We’re only five weeks deep, and it’s already a minefield out there for running backs. Seriously, we had 22 guys consistently hitting at least 11 PPR points per game, and now a ridiculous seven of those top rushers are projected to miss Week 6, either sidelined by injuries or on bye. Your league mates are scrambling to the waiver wire, wading through some seriously murky waters, hoping Dameon Pierce isn’t a flash in the pan or that Quinshon Judkins’ ankle doesn’t suddenly make Jaleel McLaughlin irrelevant. It’s rough, but get this: the best answers might be chilling right on your bench.
Your Bench Just Became a Goldmine with Corum Ready to Pop
Yeah, you heard that right. Forget breaking the bank on some waiver-wire maybe. Two guys who might have been riding the pine on their actual NFL teams could be absolute saviors for your fantasy squad this week: Blake Corum and Brian Robinson Jr. Let’s talk Corum first. The guy has had a frustrating 2026, not for anything he’s done wrong, but because Kyren Williams has just been impossible to take off the field. But when Corum *does* get a shot, he’s been pretty awesome. He’s averaging a solid 4.8 yards per carry and ripping off 10.4 yards per reception. The problem? He’s only seen nine touches a game. But that could flip HARD this week. The Rams are 12.5-point favorites against Arizona, and their implied total of 32.5 points is the highest they’ve had all season. This isn’t just a game where Corum *might* see more work; it’s a game where pretty much every Rams drive could end in a scoring chance. That’s why he’s already pushing into the top 30 of early projections.
Robinson Jr. Faces a Defense That Just Got Torched
Then there’s Brian Robinson Jr. I was eyeing him as a potential waiver add just last week, and then he goes and has his worst game of the season against Baltimore. Brutal, right? But hold up. This week, he gets to face a Bears defense that’s been giving up 4.3 yards per carry to opposing running backs. And get this: they just allowed Marshawn Lloyd to run for *two* touchdowns! Robinson already has four rushing touchdowns this year, and honestly, it wouldn’t surprise anyone if he punches in a fifth against Chicago. He’s definitely a stronger play in non-PPR leagues, but he’s still a top 30 back in half-PPR formats. So, while everyone else is stressing, check your roster. If you’ve got Corum or Robinson stashed away, you’ve got a safety net, and you don’t have to overspend on an uncertain gamble.
This Week 6 landscape is wild, and finding value is everything. Keep your eyes peeled, because these backup beasts could be the key to keeping your season afloat. Good luck out there, and here’s to a big fantasy win!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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