Love/Hate in the Murky-Murk

Wading through backfields ...

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cooterdoodle
October 16, 2026

When one murky backfield opens, another murky backfield closes. And sometimes, being at the top of a team’s depth chart just isn’t enough for an RB to warrant a fantasy start in your lineups. 

Yuck. 

Thankfully, Matthew Berry’s Love/Hate List for Week 6 is here to help me wade through the murkiness of some ever-changing RB rooms.

To paraphrase Tenacious D: Won’t you take me far away from the murky-murk, Berry?

Rhamondre Stevenson: Love 💕

There’s nothing standing in the way of Matthew Berry’s RB9 this week. Rhamondre Stevenson is poised to take over in NE with TreVeyon Henderson trending toward sitting with an ankle injury.

And we’ve already tasted a full game of Stevenson’s usage sans Henderson back in Week 1:

  • 19% target share

  • 23 rushing attempts 

Not bad. As long as Mike Vrabel doesn’t get too cute with Corey Kiner we should be fine, right?

Right?

Woody Marks: Hate 🤮

This week’s London Showdown is projected to be an RB Shutdown for Houston. 

While the legend of David Montgomery’s groin has cleared a path for Marks’ ascension, it couldn’t have come at a worse time. 

Marks will now be fighting to break the dreaded “39-yard curse” against a stout JAX run defense that is averaging a league low of 2.5 yards per carry. 

If Marks can log just 40 rushing yards against the Jags on Sunday, he will be the first RB to do it all season long …

MarShawn Lloyd: Love

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Around the Watercooler

The latest fantasy and NFL gossip, news, memes and more from your favorite football nerds …

🙌 Malik Nabers is BACK. Heavenly matchup upcoming.

🧀 If you thought Jordan Love was great last week … Dallas is coming to Titletown.

🌉 From London to the Bay Area, quick-hitting game breakdowns.

🦅 Jalen Hurts is sitting Sunday. Eagles fantasy breakdown.

📫 What to do with Justin Herbert in dynasty? Answering mailbag questions.

💥 Michael Penix looks like he’ll start. How high will Drake London go?

👀 Is there a hidden WR gem in Rhode Island? See him this weekend.

🔮 Will these 3 TEs score on Sunday? Bet them anytime.

💪 Drake Maye has gotten hot. Will he & the Patriots cover?

🤔 A rookie WR has surpassed expectations. How does he project for Sunday?

🪓 Could starting a star QB get you chopped? Bench at your own risk.

🤯 A veteran QB is going off this week. More bold predictions.

🏈 Will Bryce Young continue his assault on the league? Pretty much.

😎 Time to stop calling Brock Purdy Mr. Irrelevant. Having an MVP season.

Matthew Berry’s 10 Facts For Week 6

Kirk Cousins might actually explode (complimentary) in Week 6.

But he’s not the only player hovering their finger over the detonator. 

Bhayshul Tuten’s got everyone holding their breath for his breakout. Rhamondre Stevenson is poised for a stellar week. And Germie Bernard is climbing his way into Aaron Rodgers’ heart. 

Don’t believe me? See for yourself. 

KABOOM! ⤵️

Week 6 Matchup Advantages: Believe in Kincaid

You haven’t given up on Dalton Kincaid just yet, have you? 

Because matchups matter. And this week’s matchup moves Kincaid into mid-TE1 territory, according to Zain Dhanani. 

Other matchups that matter (for better or for worse) in Week 6:

  • Juwan Johnson vs NYG

  • Tre Tucker vs BUF

  • Colston Loveland vs ATL

  • Braelon Allen vs NE

Week 6 Game-by-Game Matchup Preview

Freedman and Zain go game by game and break down all the matchups, injuries, player news that are impacting Week 6. And make sure to subscribe to the Fantasy Football is Life YouTube channel so you catch every episode.

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