Week 6 Fantasy Football Injury Report: Tim Hightower and RBs to Start This Week

Washington Redskins running back Tim Hightower will play on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, but how effective will he be, considering he's battling a shoulder injury? 

BenJarvus Green-Ellis of the New England Patriots and Felix Jones of the Dallas Cowboys have also battled injuries this week, and the two will square off this afternoon. How effective will they be in Week 6?

Let's look at three running backs battling injuries you should start this week.

1) BenJarvus Green-Ellis

The New England Patriots running back is questionable with a toe injury, but unless he suffers a setback. it's likely he will play Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.

Start Green-Ellis like you normally would today, because the Patriots would like to continue their balanced approach on offense and not be too one-dimensional as a passing team with quarterback Tom Brady.

2) Felix Jones

Felix Jones is probable today for the Cowboys' game against the New England Patriots. Jones will play Sunday and should be a big part of the offense.

Expect Jones to get a good amount of carries today, but he will be very effective in the passing game, with quarterback Tony Romo looking for Jones on short passes and screen plays.

Start Jones today as a starting running back or flex spot player.

3) Tim Hightower

Tim Hightower is questionable with a shoulder injury, but he will likely play today for the Redskins against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Hightower is a more complete running back than his teammate Ryan Torain, and even if Torain starts, Hightower will get a good amount of carries and looks in the passing game.

Start Hightower today.