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Austin Ekeler gets seven caries in Week 6.

Ekeler ran the ball very well against Cleveland, gaining 60 yards on his seven attempts with a long of 20 yards. The second-year running back was not involved as a receiver, but it was a solid day for those expecting FLEX production. Ekeler faces the Titans next week.

10/15/18 - 07:27 AM ET

Melvin Gordon scores three touchdowns in Week 6.

Gordon was simply a beast against the Browns, carrying 18 times for 132 yards and three touchdowns along with two carries for 18 yards. The fourth-year running back continues to be a major weapon in the red zone for the Chargers as one of the best touchdown-scorers in football. Gordon nearly had another score, but he couldn’t come up with a pass that was intercepted in the red zone. Gordon will remain a high-end RB1 option for Week 7 against the Titans in London, and he’ll probably gain a lot of fans across the pond given his ability.

10/15/18 - 07:25 AM ET

Philip Rivers throws two touchdowns as Chargers improve to 4-2.

With the Chargers’ run game doing damage in the blowout victory against the Browns, Rivers had a low-volume afternoon, going 11/20 for 207 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Both touchdowns were on deep balls to Tyrell Williams in the end zone for 45 yards and 29 yards, with the former coming on a throw into triple coverage that Williams came down with. Rivers nearly had another touchdown on a pass deep in Browns territory to Melvin Gordon, but it deflected off Gordon and was intercepted by the Browns. Overall, it was another very good game by Rivers, who is up to 15 touchdowns and three interceptions on the season. He’s a QB1 option for Week 7 in London against the Titans.

10/15/18 - 07:18 AM ET

Jaydon Mickens suffered a fractured ankle, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Mickens is out four-to-six weeks, according to Rapoport. He’s a candidate for injured reserve with a chance to return after eight weeks, but we’ll see what the Jaguars decide to do.

Via: Ian Rapoport 10/14/18 - 07:24 PM ET

Rob Gronkowski (ankle) is officially active for the Patriots.

Gronkowski was listed as questionable coming into the weekend, but he was obviously expected to suit up tonight against the Chiefs. Gronk should be inserted into fantasy lineups as an elite TE1 option, and he’s probably due for a huge game with no touchdowns in the last four weeks.

10/14/18 - 06:58 PM ET

Josh Gordon (hamstring) is officially active against the Chiefs.

Gordon was listed as questionable for the game, but that’s been the case for each of Gordon’s first two games with the Patriots. With Chris Hogan battling a thigh injury, Gordon could see his highest workload with New England yet. There’s blowup potential for tonight’s game, but consider him a FLEX option for the matchup.

10/14/18 - 06:57 PM ET

Sony Michel (knee) is officially active against the Chiefs.

Some reports said Michel would be a game-time call, but there was never much concern about the rookie running back’s status. You can safely insert Michel into fantasy lineups as a strong RB1 option in a gem where a lot of points might be scored.

10/14/18 - 06:55 PM ET