Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 6 (Fantasy Football)

We are heading into Week 6, and not only do we have a load of injuries again, but we have finally reached the dreaded bye weeks. This week, the Lions, Texans, Raiders, and Titans have the week off. Whether you are dealing with injuries, bye weeks, or both, the Fantasy Footballers have you covered. Below is a list of potentially available players to consider targeting in your league(s).

• Check out the Waiver Wire Rankings page with individual ranks and FAAB amounts
• Get a full breakdown from The Fantasy Footballers on today’s episode

Wide Receivers

The pickings are a bit slim for wide receivers on the waiver wire, but there are a few gems you can take a chance on. First, let’s look at Jakobi Meyers. Patriots QB Mac Jones referred to Meyers as his “guy” in the past, but managers were on the fence about his performance with third-string Bailey Zappe. Well, it looked mighty fine. He caught seven of his eight targets for 111 yards and a touchdown in their shutout victory over the Lions. Whether it’s Jones or Zappe, Meyers should be rostered and started.

Alec Pierce is another option to target at the wide receiver position. The game on Thursday night was arguably the worst game so far this season, but Pierce saw a season-high in targets against the staunch Broncos defense. While he couldn’t convert those into a touchdown, he did catch eight of his nine targets for 81 yards. He has seen five or more targets each week since Week 2 and Matt Ryan is looking his way when he inevitably finds himself in a desperate situation.

• Check out the Waiver Wire Rankings page with individual ranks and FAAB amounts
• Get a full breakdown from The Fantasy Footballers on today’s episode

Running Backs

Kenneth Walker season has officially begun, unfortunately on the back of a season-ending injury to Rashaad Penny. He is nearly 58% rostered in Sleeper leagues already, but there is a chance that a fellow manager had to drop him to make room for other players. His matchup is tough this week against Arizona, but he will face the 32nd-ranked defense against RBs with the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 7.

Speaking of Arizona, James Conner is banged up yet again. In his absence, Eno Benjamin made a splash. He has yet to eclipse eight rushing attempts this season, but if Conner and/or Darrel Williams have to miss time, it’s Benjamin’s backfield. He will face Seattle, New Orleans, and Minnesota over the next three weeks and is only 16% rostered in Sleeper leagues.

If Raheem Mostert is available, he should be one of your top waiver adds at the RB position. It’s unlikely since he is available in less than 40% of leagues, but it doesn’t hurt to look.

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• Check out the Waiver Wire Rankings page with individual ranks and FAAB amounts
• Get a full breakdown from The Fantasy Footballers on today’s episode

Tight Ends

I wonder if the goose sound for Tyler Conklin in last week’s episode was a harbinger of his Week 5 performance. Normally reserved for those who produce only the “goose egg,” Conklin lived up to the sound effect with a big fat ZERO for Week 5. That is unlikely to continue, but I had to bring it up for Jason Moore’s sake.

There is no denying that Taysom Hill is both explosive and incredibly annoying in terms of fantasy football. If he is somehow available, he is a must-add and must-start. He rushed in three touchdowns in Week 5, recovered a fumble, and even threw a touchdown pass. His upcoming schedule is juicy as the Saints take on the Bengals, Cardinals, and Raiders.

Hayden Hurst has also earned himself a place at the startable tight end table. He has scored a touchdown in back-to-back games and is garnering the trust of Joe Burrow, who needs all the help he can get. Last week, Hurst had a season-high target total in the red zone that he converted into a touchdown. Burrow has been looking for Hurst to bail him out in between the 20s as well.

Both Hill and Hurst are under 40% and can offer some help at a position that is reserved for a burning dumpster.

• Check out the Waiver Wire Rankings page with individual ranks and FAAB amounts
• Get a full breakdown from The Fantasy Footballers on today’s episode

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Quarterbacks

• Check out the Waiver Wire Rankings page with individual ranks and FAAB amounts
• Catch today’s episode of The Fantasy Footballers Podcast for a full discussion of the top waiver adds

Good luck with your waiver claims!

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