The Arizona Cardinals (2-3) will visit the Indianapolis Colts (4-1) in Week 6. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Michael Carter.
Is Michael Carter Playing in Week 6?
Carter is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cardinals’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Michael Carter in Week 6?
How many running backs project for a more inclusive Week 6 workload than Michael Carter?
Seriously, think about it.
Last week, the first since the Trey Benson injury, Michael Carter handled 72% of Arizona’s rushing attempts while also leading the team in receptions with five.
If that was the end of the story, I’d be on board with the role, but there’s obviously more to consider.
Against the Titans in the the embarrassing loss, Bam Knight’s four carries netted 11 yards and Emari Demarcado thought it was sharp to let go of the ball before crossing the goal line for a touchdown on his third carry.
Carter wasn’t anything special (51 yards on 18 carries and 22 yards on his five receptions), but he was one of the top 10 usage running backs for the week and is more likely to see an uptick than anything in this spot against the overachieving Colts.
Efficiency could be an issue (IND: seventh fewest rush yards allowed to RBs after first contact), but projectable volume at this level is hard to find outside of the first-round talents. With the versatility (roughly one catch for every three carries across his career) and bulletproof role, Carter is an RB2 for me and that’s without me expecting anything special on a per-touch basis.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Carter’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 6
Carter is projected to score 13.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Carter to rush for 47 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 4 receptions for 25 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 6 Weather Impact: Cardinals at Colts
Since the Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 6 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
