LeGarrette Blount Injury: Week 6 Fantasy RB Waiver Wire Replacements

LeGarrette Blount hurt his knee in Tampa Bay's horrific 48-3 loss to San Francisco last Sunday. According to Rotoworld, Blount's status isn't looking good this week.

If Blount isn't able to go this week, there are still a few running backs you can snag off the waiver wire who can fill the void while he's out.

Here are three RB replacements who can save your team this week:

Kendall Hunter

Kendall Hunter has been getting nine carries a game like clockwork. He's also been featured in the passing game and is validating himself as a legitimate No. 2 back in San Francisco. He's not Frank Gore, but he doesn't have to be to make a difference in your fantasy league.

Many people are going to be deterred by the Lions' overrated run defense. The fact of the matter is, they allow 114.8 yards on the ground. You can expect Gore to get the large majority of the carries and the yards, but Hunter is guaranteed to pick up at least 50 yards and potentially even a touchdown.

Earnest Graham

Earnest Graham is going to be the most popular replacement for Blount. He's lethal in PPR leagues already and will flourish with a much more major role. Just because Blount is injured doesn't mean the Bucs are going to get away from running the ball.

They square off against the Saints this week, who allow 107.6 YPG on the ground. Expect Graham to see a heavy dose of carries if Blount hits the bench.

Isaac Redman

Isaac Redman is going to be featured more, regardless of what happens with Rashard Mendenhall's injury situation. Redman has excelled when he's gotten carries and is averaging six yards a carry on the season.

With the Steelers' run game struggling, they could easily call upon Redman. They don't want to run the risk of injuring Mendenhall any further and the Steelers aren't going to force an injured Ben Roethlisberger to launch an aerial assault.