Reporters give advice on Khalil Herbert, Jonathan Taylor, more

After only three running backs topped the 30-point mark in the first four weeks of the NFL season in ESPN standard fantasy football scoring, four topped 30 points in Week 5.

It’s probably fair to say three of them did largely what was expected, as each was ranked among the top 10 entering the season.

Los Angeles Chargers dual threat Austin Ekeler led the fantasy charge. He had two touchdowns rushing and one receiving, compiling 119 yards. Indianapolis Colts star Jonathan Taylor had by far his best game of 2021 on Monday night. He also scored via the ground and the air, and, in a surprising twist, had more receiving yards (116) than rushing yards (53). Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry did what he does — rushed for 130 yards and three TDs with no receptions.

The guy fantasy managers want to know more about is Myles Gaskin of the Miami Dolphins, who scored as many fantasy points in Week 5 (31.9) as he did in Weeks 1 to 4 combined. A solid fantasy option in 2020, his usage had dwindled over the first month.

ESPN fantasy sports researcher Kyle Soppe, who crafts the 32 questions herein, wants to know what to expect from Gaskin, too. He also has questions about Taylor, help for Henry and much more.

This is the first of nine consecutive weeks in which teams will have byes. The Jets, Falcons, Saints and 49ers are off this week. Here are the questions and answers for Week 6 of the 2021 NFL season.

AFC EAST

Can Dawson Knox carve out six to eight targets in this offense, or is his fantasy value going to continue to depend on touchdowns?

Can he be relied on to have six to eight targets consistently? Probably not. He has had only one game this season with more than five targets. There are too many weapons on this offense, and Knox often plays a valuable role as a blocker. He has, however, been targeted in the red zone often and has scored a touchdown in each of the past four games. Knox’s role could expand as the season goes on, but right now his value still primarily…