San Diego Chargers running back Branden Oliver had a breakout game against the New York Jets on Sunday, rushing for 114 yards on 19 carries to go with 68 receiving yards on four catches. It was his first opportunity and he'll get another one against the Oakland Raiders in Week 6.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 6: Branden Oliver
The running back lit it up in his first chance on Sunday against the Jets. Will he do it again against the Raiders in Week 6?
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The Chargers lost Donald Brown due to a concussion in Week 5 and he did not return. Brown hasn't been cleared for the game and it might not even matter. He's been one of the worst backs in the NFL and the Chargers aren't going to miss him. Additionally, Ryan Mathews (knee) is not close to returning and will miss this week.
Translation: Oliver gets to take on the Raiders as the featured back. The Chargers are likely going to be up a lot down the stretch, which should result in plenty of carries. The Raiders have been the 26th-toughest matchup for fantasy running backs, so it could be a massive day.
Fantasy impact: If you were lucky enough to get him or savvy enough to stash Oliver, this is exactly why you did. Oliver is a very strong RB2 this week and should be in just about all fantasy lineups.
