Running ability makes RGIII top commodity in fantasy

George Bissell, USA TODAY Sports

Redskins rookie Robert Griffin III leads all players in fantasy points through six weeks
Packers WR Randall Cobb was targeted a season-high 10 times last week vs. Houston
Rams RB Steven Jackson hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 14 of last season

Even though he's only thrown five touchdown passes in six games, Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has six scores on the ground and is fantasy's top-rated player

Here are the biggest risers and fallers in the latest FFToolbox.com rankings entering Week 7.

Sizzlers

QB Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins: While there are injury concerns because of his style of play, it's clear RGIII is the No. 1 player in fantasy football. His unique rushing ability (138 yards and two touchdowns in Week 6) separates him.

RB Darren McFadden, Oakland Raiders: The Raiders' offensive catalyst should have no trouble against the Jacksonville Jaguars' 30th-ranked run defense in Week 7.

WR Randall Cobb, Green Bay Packers: Cobb was targeted a season-high 10 times in Week 6, catching seven passes for 102 yards. As long as Greg Jennings remains out, Cobb should play a major role for the Packers.

WR Josh Gordon, Cleveland Browns: The former Baylor product's big-play ability is legitimate.

TE Aaron Hernandez, New England Patriots: It didn't take long for Hernandez to make an impact in his first game back after missing three weeks with a high ankle sprain.

Fizzlers

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, Buffalo Bills: Fitzpatrick racked up 12 touchdowns in the first four weeks of the season but has been kept held to fewer than 200 yards and out of the end zone in each of the past two weeks vs. the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals.

RB Steven Jackson, St. Louis Rams: Jackson is no longer receiving the lion's share of the carries and has not scored a touchdown since Week 14 of last season.

WR Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City Chiefs: This is no knock on Bowe, who has the skills of an elite wide receiver, but the quarterback situation in Kansas City is so bad at the moment that it will be difficult for him to put up the type of numbers his fantasy owners are expecting.

WR Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh Steelers: The breakout many fantasy owners envisioned on draft day has yet to materialize and looks more and more unlikely each week.

TE Dennis Pitta, Baltimore Ravens: Pitta's early-season surge appears to have been a mirage.

George Bissell writes for FFToolbox.com, a USA TODAY Sports affiliate

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