Tank Bigsby or Roschon Johnson Week 6 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy Football Projections for RBs

Tank Bigsby and Roschon Johnson are two backup running backs who are starting to get more and more volume with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears, respectively. However, even with the same roles, their projections and their productions are vastly different for Week 6.

Is Tank Bigsby a good pick in Week 6?

In a Jaguars backfield that has Travis Etienne as their prized asset, Bigsby has quickly put himself in contention to earn the starter role. Over the past two weeks, he has amassed 191 yards and two touchdowns in just 20 carries, which represents some excellent value.

Bigsby also made a contribution in the passing game with one reception for 28 yards. Sure it isn't much, especially as Etienne has much more value as a pass catcher, but at this point, it's clear who's the best runner on the Jaguars' roster. And it's not the guy the franchise spent a first-round pick to draft.

Is Roschon Johnson a good pick in Week 6?

Although he has earned himself some volume over the past three weeks with 25 carries, Johnson isn't taking over the Chicago Bears backfield. D'Andre Swift remains their best runner, and with Caleb Williams showing massive signs of improvement, the running plays will diminish a bit.

Johnson's value has skyrocketed with three touchdowns in the past two weeks, but he has not registered a single catch in these games and, as the offense moves toward the passing game, Swift will get the bulk of carries in Week 6. He's not a good pick unless you're really out of options due to bye weeks around your roster.

Whom should I start between Tank Bigsby and Roschon Johnson in Week 6?

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Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer has Tank Bigsby ranked as a better option. He has made the most of his carries over the past two weeks, which is not the case for Johnson. The Jaguars are also prone to run the ball more.

Our projection has just a point of difference between these two, but make no mistake: the former Auburn product is the hot hand here and he has already gotten more carries than Etienne in Week 5. Expect this trend to continue.