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As the 2025 NFL season rolls into Week 6, fantasy football managers face the weekly challenge of setting their ideal running back lineups. With key contributors from the Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans not seeing action, roster depth and waiver-wire strategy become critical. The running back position remains the heartbeat of most fantasy squads. They are capable of swinging weekly matchups with multi-touchdown performances or PPR-heavy outings. This week’s rankings spotlight the elite tier, with players like Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and De’Von Achane, while also identifying sleepers who could deliver unexpected value.
The Week 6 slate brings challenges with both Minnesota and Houston on bye. This takes productive fantasy football options Jordan Mason, Nick Chubb, and Woody Marks out of the mix. Managers will need to dig deeper into their benches or hit the waiver wire to fill those gaps. Fortunately, the season’s first month has already revealed several backs with breakout potential.
For those still searching for consistency, the running back pool is gradually stabilizing. Elite players are beginning to separate themselves. However, depth and adaptability remain vital. Whether you’re eyeing a trade, making waiver claims, or just setting your best possible lineup, Week 6 offers plenty of clarity about who’s dependable—and who’s fool’s gold.
Here we will look at our NFL Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings entering Week 6 of the 2025 regular season.
Bijan Robinson finally delivered the monster performance fantasy football managers have been waiting for. In Atlanta’s thrilling 34–27 win over Washington back in Week 4, Robinson racked up a career-high 181 scrimmage yards. This included a 14-yard rushing touchdown and a 69-yard reception that showcased his game-breaking ability. He continues to thrive as a dual-threat weapon in both the ground and passing games. As of this writing, he has averaged over 5.7 yards per touch this season. Against Buffalo, expect another heavy workload as the Falcons lean on their offensive centerpiece to sustain drives and open up the passing game. Robinson remains an elite RB1 with top-three potential in all scoring formats.
Jahmyr Gibbs has solidified himself as one of the most explosive and consistent fantasy football backs of 2025. In Week 5’s 37–24 win over Cincinnati, he totaled 87 yards and a receiving touchdown. It marked his fifth straight game with at least 50 scrimmage yards. Gibbs is thriving in Detroit’s high-octane offense, which maximizes his versatility as both a runner and receiver. Now, he faces a Kansas City defense that has allowed the fourth-most receptions to opposing running backs. As such, Gibbs projects as a top-tier RB1 with significant PPR upside.
Even when Miami’s offense sputters, De’Von Achane finds ways to deliver. Despite being limited to 16 rushing yards in Week 5, he offset that with six receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown. That kind of dual-threat production is gold...
