Week 6 Fantasy Football Injury Report: Updates on BenJarvus Green-Ellis and More

Knowing the injury status of your stars is crucial to the performance of your fantasy football team. Week 6 of the NFL season has several big-time stars battling injuries: Tim Hightower, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Daniel Thomas, Matt Schaub and LeGarrette Blount are all injured.

Playing a guy that either won't play on Sunday or playing someone who will be limited in their offensive role due to an injury will really hurt your fantasy team.

Let's take a look at the injury status of the stars you depend on to have a big fantasy week.

1) BenJarvus Green-Ellis

New England Patriots running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis is listed as questionable today for the game against the Dallas Cowboys.

This could be Bill Belichick playing games with opposing teams by putting surprising players on the official injury report.

I would start Green-Ellis today because he has a favorable matchup against the Cowboys, and it would be surprising if he doesn't play at all.

2) Tim Hightower

Washington Redskins running back Tim Hightower is questionable for Sunday's big game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a shoulder injury.

Monitor his status today right up to game time. He doesn't have a favorable match-up. Ryan Torain will likely get the bulk of the carries for the Redskins.

3) Daniel Thomas

Miami Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas has battled injuries all season, and if he plays at all on Monday night against the New York Jets he likely won't be too effective.

It's tough for anyone to come back and be productive after missing multiple weeks with an injury. Don't start Thomas this week.

4) Matt Schaub

Matt Schaub will start for the Houston Texans today against the Baltimore Ravens defense, which has been very good in recent weeks.

Without all-pro receiver Andre Johnson and facing a great Ravens defense, don't start Schaub this week. 

The Texans will also run the ball a ton this week with Arian Foster.

5) LeGarrette Blount

Start Earnest Graham today because the Tampa Bay Buccaneers need a dependable veteran to fill in for young running back LeGarrette Blount, who will not play today.

Graham will get the bulk of the carries today.

Nicholas Goss is a Featured Columnist at Bleacher Report. Follow him on Twitter for the latest sports news and updates. @NicholasGoss35