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Alfred Blue handles nine touches in win over the Bills.

Blue rushed seven times for 26 yards and caught two-of-three targets for 17 yards. The veteran got a spot start last week and performed admirably, but Lamar Miller returned to the lineup and led the backfield with 17 touches on Sunday. Blue could see his standalone value increase if he continues impressing while Miller struggles, but he should stay out of fantasy lineups against Jacksonville next week.

10/15/18 - 10:26 AM ET

Benny Cunningham gets three carries against the Dolphins.

Cunningham gained eight yards on his three attempts in Week 6. He’s not a reliable fantasy option as long as Jordan Howard remains on the field.

10/15/18 - 10:26 AM ET

Taylor Gabriel goes over 100 yards in Bears’ loss.

Gabriel caught all five targets against the Dolphins, gaining 110 yards with a long of 54 yards. After a 7/104/2 line last week, Gabriel has been on fire the last two games. He’s certainly in the FLEX mix for Week 7, but it might be a mistake to chase his past points as he takes on the Patriots.

10/15/18 - 10:25 AM ET

Lamar Miller handles 17 touches in Week 6 victory.

Miller rushed 15 times for 46 yards also adding two receptions for 25 yards. Houston’s starter didn’t play last week despite being dressed, so it was good to see him healthy and handling a normal workload against the Bills. That said, Alfred Blue continues to look good behind him, and the Texans might go to more of an even backfield split in future weeks. Plus, Miller gets a difficult draw against the Jaguars next Sunday, so he is probably better left on the bench.

10/15/18 - 10:24 AM ET

Tarik Cohen totals 121 yards with a touchdown in Week 6.

Cohen had five carries for 31 yards and a touchdown along with seven receptions for 90 yards against the Dolphins. Like teammate Jordan Howard, Cohen had a costly fumble in the turnover-filled overtime loss; but overall, the second-year running back had another great game. The score was a 21-yarder in which Cohen zoomed through the defense and into the end zone, and he also had a 50-yard reception in the game. The Patriots are probably going to focus on stopping Cohen next week, but “The Human Joystick” remains at least a FLEX option in fantasy lineups—and an even stronger option in PPR leagues.

10/15/18 - 10:23 AM ET

Deshaun Watson, Texans improve to 3-3 with another defensive victory.

Watson was 15/25 for 177 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, also rushing twice for two yards and three fumbles (one lost). Houston needed a Jonathan Joseph pick six to get a 20-13 victory in the final minutes, but they’ll take it to get to .500 after another offensive struggle. Watson came into the game with a chest injury and was sacked seven times, so the Texans need to figure things out before a Week 7 matchup with the angry Jaguars. It might be best to look elsewhere at the quarterback position for one game, as Watson won’t be anything more than a risky QB2.

10/15/18 - 10:21 AM ET

Jordan Howard fumbles in Bears’ loss.

Howard carried 14 times for 69 yards, but he had a costly fumble on a goal line carry. But it was a good sing the Bears didn’t shy away from their lead runner after that, and the third-year back popped a couple of nice runs in overtime to gets his yardage total up to a solid number. Tarik Cohen broke a 21-yard touchdown run and was heavily involved as a receiver, and his impact puts a slight dent into Howard’s fantasy value. Still, Howard is at least an RB2 option next week against the Patriots, and it’s possible New England focuses on stopping the pass and locking up in the red zone against a young quarterback.

10/15/18 - 10:19 AM ET