Gardner Minshew (QB, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues

ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues

ANALYSIS: Anthony Richardson has not disappointed so far. In fact, he has exceeded all expectations. However, injuries have plagued him in his young career, and now that he's set to miss at least a month of action, the Colts will have to rely on "Minshew Mania."

Gardner Minshew has never been a bad NFL quarterback. Far from it. He will never be a full-time starter for a good team due to his weak arm and lack of size but his stats have been pretty good for a backup QB. He has a career 46-15 TD-INT ratio and finished 18th and 16th in QB fantasy points per game in his two seasons as a starter respectively.

Who’s ready for another round of Minshew Mania?! #ForTheShoe #INDvsJAX —-> 6 days away pic.twitter.com/OW20Np3Qg6

— Colts Coverage (@Colts_Coverage) October 9, 2023

What really benefits Minshew here is the Colts' weapons around him. Jonathan Taylor is back and fully committed to the team while Zack Moss is in the midst of a breakout season. Minshew is also known to force throws to top receivers and Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs can help him rack up passing yards.

Minshew has thrown more passes than Richardson in three of the Colts' first five games of the season and has generally looked very sharp. In his lone start, he threw a touchdown and led the Colts to an improbable overtime win against the Ravens.

Minshew is also familiar with the system as he is being coached by Shane Steichen, who was the offensive coordinator of the Eagles for the two years that Minshew was there. Minshew has finished as the QB9, QB17, QB5, and QB16 throughout his four starts under Steichen in Philadelphia. Next week, he will face the Jaguars, the team that drafted him in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL draft. With revenge on his mind, Minshew could be a solid streamer if you don't have any good options at QB.

More Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

Will Dissly (TE, LAC) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly is the TE21 for the year, averaging six half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran tight end was a popular streaming option in Week 11 because of his matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. They […]

Mike Fanelli 5 days ago

Zach Ertz (TE, WAS) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz has had a solid season. The veteran tight end is the TE11 for the year, averaging 7.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While Terry McLaurin has been Jayden Daniels' go-to target, Ertz has seen at […]

Mike Fanelli 5 days ago

Taysom Hill (TE, NO) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 54% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill is the ultimate do-it-all weapon. While he is listed as a tight end, the veteran’s fantasy value comes in the run game. He has had at least 14 rushing yards in every game this season. […]

Mike Fanelli 5 days ago

Elijah Moore (WR, CLE) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore has been a fantasy football bust for most of his career. The veteran wide receiver is the WR71 for the year, averaging 5.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, he has played significantly better since […]

Mike Fanelli 5 days ago

Quentin Johnston (WR, LAC) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston has had a breakout sophomore year after an awful rookie season. The former TCU star is the WR40, averaging 10.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite missing time with an injury. He has been […]

Mike Fanelli 5 days ago