Week 6 Start Em Sit Em: Adrian Peterson and the 4 RBs Owners Must Start

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is essentially a must-start in the fantasy football world every week. 

On Sunday, he faces a Bears defense that's allowing the highest yards-per-carry average in the league and was gashed by the home-run hitting Jahvid Best in Week 5. 

I'd certainly start Peterson this week.

What an expert I am, right?

Not to worry—I've got three other running backs who you need to get into your starting lineup this week. These guys are all due for some major point production... 

Ryan Grant

No other team has allowed more total rushing yards per game this year than the Rams (nearly 180 per game—yikes).

What's more, their defense has been thrashed against the pass. Yes, I expect Aaron Rodgers to have his way all afternoon. 

However, after getting out to a big lead at home—in what some consider "garbage time"—Mike McCarthy should focus on improving the running aspect of his offense. 

That garbage time could come as early as the third quarter. 

He'll split carries with James Starks, but get Grant into your lineup.

Darren McFadden

Another stunner, huh? McFadden did have a down week against the Texans, but I'll call that a fluke. 

The Browns are surrendering 124.5 yards per game on the ground and boast one of the better secondaries in the NFL.

What does that mean to you? Tons of carries for Run DMC. 

Darren Sproles

If you're in a PPR league and have Sproles on your bench, you need to have your head examined. 

The guy is good for 3-7 catches a week, which usually yield respectable yardage. What's more, he receives the same amount of carries.

Heck—last week he carried it 11 times.

This week, he faces the Buccaneers' 23rd-ranked run defense.

Sean Payton will get him involved as usual.