Outlook Jaylen Warren
Jaylen Warren at Tampa Bay — Maintaining Featured Lead Status
Warren enters Week 6 as the clear focal point of Pittsburgh's backfield after racking up 188 scrimmage yards and two scores in Week 5, capturing AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. Even with Rico Dowdle practicing in full and nearing a return from a toe injury, head coach Mike McCarthy reiterated that Warren remains the offense's featured back. With wideout Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve, Pittsburgh has every incentive to continue channeling touches through their hottest playmaker.
Starting in 98% of leagues, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats as a must-start option. Our weekly projection expects around 61 rushing yards and three catches for 33 receiving yards. While a modest 39.5 over/under implies a potentially low-scoring road tilt against the Buccaneers, Warren's versatile pass-catching role keeps his floor secure.
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Outlook Woody Marks
Woody Marks Steps Into Lead Role Against Jaguars in London
With starter David Montgomery ruled out due to a groin injury, Marks elevates into Houston's lead backfield role against Jacksonville at Wembley Stadium. The second-year back already saw expanded work in his previous outing with 15 carries and four receptions, cementing his position ahead of Dare Ogunbowale on the depth chart.
Our weekly projection pegs Marks for roughly 16 carries, 55 rushing yards, and over two receptions (12.2 fantasy points). Fantasy managers have taken note, pushing his start rate over 60%, and you should feel confident slotting him into lineups as a reliable RB2 with a steady touch floor.
