Week 6 Start Em Sit Em: 3 Running Backs to Sit on Sunday

The NFL is undeniably a quarterback's league and running backs are suffering from a lack of touches, both in real life and in fantasy football,

In addition to the passing-centric offenses of today, these backs also have to deal with tough run defenses. That's why you should sit the following three RB's in Week 6.

Daniel Thomas and Reggie Bush

Hopefully, you haven't been starting these two guys anyway, but definitely don't put them in this week.

The Miami Dolphins are taking on the New York Jets, whose defense has allowed just 76.2 rushing yards per game and three touchdowns on the ground this season.

Expect small numbers from the boys down in South Beach this Sunday,

Maurice Jones-Drew

The Jacksonville Jaguars will give the ball to Jones-Drew plenty of times, but don't expect him to put up big numbers against the focused and experienced Pittsburgh Steelers.

They had a rough start to the season (and I will jump all over a Ben Roethlisberger joke if given a chance), but Pittsburgh has finally collected themselves.

I don't care if they are starting to get old, Troy Polamalu and James Farrior are just scary.

Rarely start a running back if they are facing the Steelers.

Cedric Benson

Benson and the Cincinnati Bengals take on the 0-5 Indianapolis Colts this week, but I doubt he'll put up big stats.

The Colts have one of the league's highest ranked run defenses (mainly because most teams just throw all over them) and I would expect Andy Dalton to put up better numbers than Benson.

Sit Benson this week and relish in your victory.