Who Should I Start? Kendre Miller or Riley Nowakowski

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Week 6 Projections

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Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
7.8 35.1 0.3 1.3 8.2 0.0

Kendre Miller News

Kendre Miller Could See Another Opportunity to Lead Saints Backfield

Friday, October 16, 7:59 PM

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller handled the bulk of the carries in Week 5 against the Vikings, recording 10 rushes for 30 yards and a touchdown. With starting running back Alvin Kamara entering the game after a week of limited practices due to a back issue, Miller played just 31% of the snaps but handled 71% of the team's carries. With Kamara listed as questionable with a back injury again this week, Miller could continue to lead the Saints' backfield. His efficiency remains a concern, as he is averaging just 3.9 yards per carry, and he has seen little involvement in the passing game, recording only four receptions for 15 yards this season. If Kamara is unable to suit up, Miller is worth considering as a low-end RB2/FLEX option against a Giants defense allowing 127.6 rushing yards per game.

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Week 6 Projections

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Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
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TD
0.6 1.0 0.0 0.2 1.5 0.0

Riley Nowakowski News

Steelers Select Riley Nowakowski at No. 169 Overall

Saturday, April 25, 11:23 AM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Indiana tight end prospect Riley Nowakowski with the 169th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Nowakowski caught 32 passes for 387 yards and two receiving touchdowns in the Hoosiers' national championship-winning offense last year. He also got involved as a fullback, scoring two rushing touchdowns. We could see him take on a similar hybrid fullback/tight end role in Pittsburgh, serving as the team's replacement for Connor Heyward, who signed with the Raiders this offseason. Assuming that's the case, Nowakowski doesn't have a clear path to fantasy relevance. He can be avoided in most fantasy football drafts.

Kendre Miller vs. Riley Nowakowski

Still trying to decide between Miller and Nowakowski? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Kendre Miller is projected to score 7.8 points this week while Riley Nowakowski is projected to score 0.6 points.