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Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups (QB, RB, WR, TE): Free Agent Adds Include Tank Bigsby, Josh Downs, Jalen Tolbert, Ty Chandler, Jaylen Wright, Caleb Williams

Josh Downs - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Rob's Week 6 waiver wire pickups, fantasy football adds, and sleepers ahead of Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season. Free agent QB, RB, WR, and TE waiver wire targets.

NFL offenses finally woke up this past weekend! Most specifically, the passing offenses! It was about time because the passing yards and touchdowns had been unbelievably low through four weeks. Fantasy managers everywhere needed some of the performances we got this past weekend.

Week 5 was the first week fantasy managers had to deal with bye weeks, but that won't stop now. This will continue, and it'll be something fantasy managers will need to handle. The injuries continue to get worse and worse. Having quality players on your bench that fantasy managers can start when necessary is incredibly important. So, while there may not be any league winners on the waiver wire, please don't underestimate how important it is to have quality bench players.

Our rosters should never stay stagnant. There's almost always a spot on our roster that we can improve, and this article aims to help you identify who that upgrade can be. If you want to take advantage of our great premium tools, please use promo code "BOOM" to receive a 10% discount.

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Quarterbacks - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire for Week 6

Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks - 50.8% Rostered

Smith is QB9 on the season, averaging 18.2 PPG. He’s scored 17 or more points in four of their five games and 21 or more in their last two. The new offensive system is one of the reasons why.

With Seattle leaning on the pass in such a big way, Smith is going to continue to have lots of success. The volume will be there, but Smith is also playing really well. He also has at his disposal good pass-catchers and an innovative play-caller. Smith should be valued as a QB1 for the rest of the season.

Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings - 55.6% Rostered

Darnold had a bad Week 5 against a tough Jets defense, but fantasy managers shouldn't overreact to one bad game. Not only was the opponent difficult, but playing in London also had disadvantages and difficulties.

Before Week 5, he had scored 19.9 or more points in three straight contests. Fantasy managers should expect some touchdown regression for Darnold moving forward, but this offense often exceeds expectations. The skilled players are incredibly talented, and head coach Kevin O'Connell is one of the best in the business.

The Vikings are on a bye in Week 6, so that's something to be aware of, but once they return to action in Week 7, they'll play the Lions, followed by the Rams and the Colts. All three teams are in the top 14 in fantasy points allowed to the quarterback position.

The Lions have one of the best run defenses, often forcing opposing defenses to become more pass-heavy. After their bye, Darnold has three plus matchups. It would be worthwhile if you could stash him on your roster.

Jared Goff, Detroit Lions - 45.3% Rostered

Goff had gotten off to a slow start in the first three weeks of the season, never eclipsing 15 fantasy points. He seemed to get back on track in Week 4 when he threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns en route to 27.2 fantasy points.

He did catch a touchdown pass, which inflated his fantasy production and obviously shouldn't be expected to continue. Regardless, it was nice to see Goff and the Detroit passing offense start clicking. The Lions will have had an extra week to prepare for their Week 6 opponent, the Dallas Cowboys.

They'll be without DeMarcus Lawrence, and they could be without Micah Parsons, as well. This matchup could turn into a shootout and will have one of the highest implied point totals in Week 6.

In Week 7, the Lions will face the Vikings, a game that is also likely to have one of the highest implied point totals of the week. The Vikings have been lights out in their run defense, which has forced defenses to attack their defense through the air.

The Vikings have allowed the 10th-most points to fantasy quarterbacks through the first four weeks. He's been disappointing thus far, but we may look back at Week 4 as a turning point for Goff's fantasy season.

Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears - 44.7% Rostered

Williams is one of the best streaming quarterbacks for Week 6. He's coming off his best game as a professional. He completed 20 of 29 passes for 304 yards and two touchdowns en route to 23.56 points. He has thrown for over 300 yards in two of his last three games.

The game appears to be slowing down for Williams, and that's showing up in just about every facet of his game reviews. The eye test shows it, as do the box score and advanced metrics.

Williams and the Chicago offense will draw the Jaguars in Week 6. They have allowed the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks through the season's first four weeks.

Jacksonville's defense has allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 28.9 PPG in the season's first four weeks. Their passing defense has been abysmal, and with Williams getting better and better each week, he's in a great position to keep the positive trend going.

Other Players to Consider: Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons - 45.1% Rostered, Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins - 29.6% Rostered, Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars - 33.4% Rostered

Cousins, like Williams, also has a dream matchup in Week 6. The Falcons will play the Carolina Panthers, who have allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season.

Like Williams, Cousins is also coming off the best game of his 2024 season. He threw for over 500 yards in their Week 4 upset win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If you're looking for a streamer and unable to land Wiliams, Cousins is a quality consolation prize.

Tagovailoa is widely expected to be back in Week 8. When he's healthy, he's a top-15 quarterback capable of putting up big numbers in favorable matchups. He's an elite QB2. Lawrence is also coming off the best game of his season but draws a tough matchup in Week 6 against Chicago.

 

Running Backs - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire for Week 6

Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars - 9.5% Rostered

Bigsby has been the more effective runner for the Jaguars this season. Bigsby is averaging more yards per carry, more yards after contact per attempt, and more broken tackles per attempt.

This could turn into a committee very quickly. Bigsby has been the better runner, and we should expect Bigsby to get 8-12 carries each week. The bigger bonus for Bigsby could be that he eventually earns scoring opportunities near the goal line.

In either case, with his expanding role and some of Etienne's struggles, Bigsby needs to be rostered. He's an elite handcuff who would be a top-15 running back if Etienne misses time and he's working himself into a 50/50 timeshare.

Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins - 8.0% Rostered

De'Von Achane left Week 5 with a concussion. The Dolphins have a bye in Week 6, so it's possible he won't miss any time. However, now is the time to add Wright. Raheem Mostert has struggled with a rib injury that has caused him to miss games.

After Achane left, the split was 60/40 between Mostert and Wright. However, Wright was more effective with his opportunities. Wright had 86 yards on 13 carries, while Mostert had 80 yards on 19 carries. Wright seems to be more explosive at their respective parts of their career. Achane and Mostert both have high reinjury risks.

Alexander Mattison, Las Vegas Raiders - 40.1% Rostered

Mattison should now be viewed as the starting running back for the Raiders. He played 40 of the team's 71 snaps and handled 15 of the 20 running back carries. Zamir White was out this week, but he's been awful the first four weeks of the season. Mattison had been used near the goal line and now looked poised to be the Raiders' No. 1 running back for the foreseeable future.

If you need a starter for Week 6, Mattison should take priority over some of the running backs ahead of him on this list. His upside is lower because Las Vegas' offense has been inefficient, lowering scoring opportunities. However, fantasy managers should be able to count on 12-16 touches for at least the next few weeks. That'll put him in the top 30.

Ty Chandler, Minnesota Vikings - 35.0% Rostered

Aaron Jones suffered a hamstring injury this past weekend. He did return to the game. He had dealt with a hamstring injury earlier in the game. If he re-aggravated it, this could be a multi-week absence.

It will need to be for Chandler to have fantasy value. That's because the Vikings have a bye in Week 6, which will give Jones an extra week to prepare. However, Jones' absence led to a workhorse role for Chandler.

If Jones is still out in Week 7, Chandler will be ranked as a top-2o running back. Even if Jones can get himself back on the field in Week 7, Jones dealt with a hamstring injury last year and is no spring chicken anymore. He should be rostered as a quality handcuff behind an older running back who has dealt with injuries the past few weeks.

Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons - 42.6% Rostered

Since Week 1, Allgeier has registered at least six carries in the past four weeks. Over the last four weeks, Allgeier has averaged nine touches per game. He has averaged 5.6 yards per touch. Bijan Robinson has been listed on the injury report for the past two weeks with shoulder and hamstring injuries. If Robinson were to miss time, Allgeier would become a top-20 running back.

The Atlanta offense seemed to start heating up in Week 5. Allgeier is worth a spot on your bench because he's not just an elite handcuff, but he's also getting 8-10 touches per game, where he can be started in a pinch.

Braelon Allen, New York Jets - 41.9% Rostered

Allen gets 7-12 touches each week, giving him some standalone appeal. The problem is that the Jets' offense has been terrible. However, most handcuffs don't get the same weekly number of touches Allen gets. That makes him slightly more valuable than someone like Trey Benson, who is also an elite handcuff but doesn't get consistent weekly touches.

Allen's fantasy value would increase if the Jets' offense could start moving the ball with some consistency. As it stands right now, starting Allen is a desperate move. However, he's getting enough volume to be ranked around that RB4 range.

Allen's value lies in being Breece Hall's handcuff. His contingency value if Allen were to miss time is very high. He'd be ranked as a top-15 running back. He's a high-upside bench stash.

Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants - 18.3% Rostered

Devin Singletary was out this past weekend with a groin injury. Tracy responded with 18 carries for 129 yards. He had 13.5 half-PPR points. He also had two targets, one reception and one receiving yard. If Singletary were out another week, Tracy would be ranked as a top-24 running back.

Tracy is a solid handcuff to have on your bench. He could also see his role increase as the season progresses. Singletary signed a two-year contract with the Giants, but he's an older back.

New York knows who and what he is. If they fall out of playoff contention, which seems to be just a matter of time, they could opt to provide Tracy with more opportunities late in the season.

Roschon Johnson, Chicago Bears - 11.2% Rostered

Johnson has seen his role increase in the past three weeks. He's had 29 touches the past three weeks, just shy of 10 per game. That volume gives him some standalone value. He's also been utilized close to the goal line, allowing him to score three touchdowns in the past two weeks. He found the end zone twice this past weekend.

D'Andre Swift has turned it on in recent weeks after a dreadful start to the season. However, over the past three weeks, Johnson seems to have cemented himself as Swift's preferred handcuff. If he continues getting 8-10 touches per game, he'll also be someone fantasy managers can utilize during upcoming bye weeks.

Other Players to Consider: Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals - 25.1% Rostered, Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams - 19.8% Rostered, MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers - 9.6% Rostered, Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills - 7.3% Rostered

These players are nothing but handcuffs. However, they are handcuffs to highly valued running backs on elite offenses. They don't have any standalone value at this time, which can make it challenging to continue rostering during bye weeks, but if you have roster space, they all have high contingency value.

 

Wide Receivers - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire for Week 6

Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts - 34.8% Rostered

Downs's fantasy value depends somewhat on the Colts' quarterback. He has more fantasy value if Joe Flacco is under center than if it's Anthony Richarson. However, regardless of who it is, Downs should be a priority add in all leagues.

Downs returned in Week 3 after a high-ankle sprain in the preseason. In Week 4, he had nine targets, eight receptions, 82 yards, and a touchdown en route to 18.2 half-PPR points. This past weekend, he had 12 targets, nine receptions, and 69 yards, finishing with 11.4 half-PPR points.

Since returning, he's been highly involved in the offense, and over the past two weeks, Downs has been the Colts' most productive receiver. This shouldn't be surprising. Before his knee injury last year, Downs was neck and neck with Michael Pittman Jr. in most statistical receiving categories. He should be valued as a WR3 moving forward.

Jalen Tolbert, Dallas Cowboys - 7.5% Rostered

Brandin Cooks was put on IR this past week. That move catapults Tolbert into the No. 2 receiver role opposite CeeDee Lamb. The Dallas offense is already short-handed in terms of capable pass-catchers.

Even before Cooks’ IR stint, Tolbert has had some good games this season. In Week 2, he had nine targets, six receptions, 82 yards, and 11.2 half-PPR points. In Week 3, he had five targets, three receptions, 47 yards, one touchdown, and 11.7 half-PPR points.

Last night against the Cowboys, Tolbert played the most snaps of any Dallas’ receiver and led the team with 10 targets. He finished with seven receptions, 87 yards, a touchdown, and 18.7 half-PPR points.

Cooks hadn’t been all that effective this season when he was healthy, so this four week period could very well be an audition for Tolbert to hang onto this No. 2 role for the rest of the year. He’s off to a good start. He’s a priority add because he can be used as a WR3 with upside for the next three weeks and if we’re lucky, the role could continue even after Cooks returns.

Ja'Lynn Polk, New England Patriots - 12.6% Rostered

The production hasn't been there yet, but his utilization has continued to improve. In Week 4, Polk led all New England receivers in snaps and routes. He also led the team in targets. This past weekend, Polk again led all New England receivers in snaps and routes.

After earning seven targets in Week 4, he had six this past weekend, second to only Kendrick Bourne with eight. Polk was a highly-regarded 2024 draft prospect, and New England drafted him as their first pick in the second round. That kind of draft pedigree is something fantasy managers should be betting on.

While the production and box score stats haven't been there, the film shows a player who is getting open and could succeed. Right now, the New England offense is struggling immensely, negatively affecting all their players.

Eventually, they'll switch to Drake Maye, and that could be precisely what Polk needs to get going. Rookie receivers tend to get better as the season rolls along, and stashing Polk on your bench could pay dividends later in the year.

Allen Lazard, New York Jets - 38.1% Rostered

Rostering and starting Lazard doesn't make anyone feel good, but he's been a very productive fantasy receiver through five weeks. He has eight or more targets in three out of five games. He's scored 11 or more half-PPR points in three out of five games and over eight half-PPR points in four out of five.

He's on pace for just 816 yards, but it's clear that Aaron Rodgers trusts him in the red zone, and this has led to Lazard finding the end zone four different times this season. We can certainly make the case for Lazard as a regression candidate, but his situation differs from most. Rodgers likes his guys. He trusts the guys he knows.

Lazard is one of those kind of players. Lazard, with Rodgers under center, has run hot on touchdowns in the past when they were both members of the Packers.

Jordan Whittington, Los Angeles Rams - 11.2% Rostered

Whittington is a WR3 until Cooper Kupp and/or Puka Nacua returns. It's that simple. He's recorded 18 targets in the past two weeks. He's the most targeted player for the Rams in Weeks 4-5. He has been a full-time player with a route participation rate of over 90% in the past two weeks.

The Rams have a bye in Week 6, so he won't be able to help fantasy managers this upcoming week, but it sounds like Nacua is still a couple of weeks away before returning. Kupp could be back in Week 7.

If Kupp returns in Week 7, Whittington moves back to WR4 territory primarily because we don't know which Rams' receiver will be Stafford's No. 2 target behind Kupp.

Based on what we've seen over the past two weeks, it seems it will be Whittington who fantasy managers should prioritize. He's scored 9.2 and 12.4 half-PPR points the past two weeks, displaying quality flex value for fantasy managers.

Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers - 35.4% Rostered

Legette injured his shoulder in the first half and did not return. It was unfortunate after Legette had 10 targets, six receptions, 66 yards, and a touchdown en route to 16.6 half-PPR points in Week 4, filling in for the injured Adam Thielen. Fantasy managers will need to pay attention to the severity of Legette's injury.

If it's not expected to be a significant injury, adding Legette still makes sense. There are rumors Carolina could trade Diontae Johnson if they continue to lose. If that were to happen, Legette could become the team's No. 1 receiver. He'd still have to contend with Adam Thielen, but the team could run the offense through their young, second-round rookie instead of the aging Thielen.

Legette showed promise in Week 4, and Thielen is still scheduled to miss the next two games. Week 5 was disappointing for the Carolina offense, but Chicago's defense is legit and has performed as a top-10 defense through the early portion of the season. Carolina struggling offensively shouldn't have been a surprise.

The schedule gets more manageable with matchups against Atlanta and Washington in the next two weeks. If Legette can suit up with Thielen, who is still out, Legette will likely be valued as a WR4 with upside.

Suppose Johnson is traded, or they allow Legette to stay in the starting lineup over Thielen once he returns to provide their rookie with more playing time for his development. In that case, he'll be a valuable player on your bench.

Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers - 33.6% Rostered

Johnston and the Chargers were on bye in Week 5, and while he's been touchdown-dependent, he's still worth adding in 12-team leagues. He's had at least five targets in three out of four games this season.

He only has one game over 50 yards and just one game with more than three receptions, but he's shown a knack for making big plays and has been targeted in the end zone. Johnston is being used on more shallow and crossing routes to utilize his yards after the catch skills.

This is a more suitable role for his skillset, and it's not surprising that he's been far more effective this year than last season. Johnston may never develop into a starting-caliber fantasy player, but he's been Justin Herbert's No. 1 or No. 2 target each week this season.

He has three touchdowns on the season. That's a player worth having on your bench to help handle the upcoming bye weeks and potential injuries.

Adam Thielen, Carolina Panthers - 27.0% Rostered

Thielen has missed the past two weeks on IR. He's eligible to return in Week 8 against the Denver Broncos. In Week 3, Andy Dalton's first start, Thielen had 40 yards and a touchdown.

There are rumors that if Carolina continues to lose, Diontae Johnson could be traded. He is in the final year of his contract and is 28 years old, so if Carolina does not intend to resign him, trading him makes a lot of sense. Thielen could become Dalton's No. 1 target if that were to happen.

There were reports that Carolina may go back to Bryce Young later in the year, but as long as Dalton is the quarterback, the Carolina offense should, at least, be competent. If you can add Thielen and stash him on IR, it could be a savvy move that could pay off big if Johnson is moved at the deadline.

Tutu Atwell, Los Angeles Rams - 25.3% Rostered

Since Week 3, Atwell has been a full-time player for the Rams. He's recorded five or more targets in the past three games and scored 11.3, 10.2, and 8.8 half-PPR points, all without finding the end zone.

With the injuries to Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, Atwell has stepped up and has leap-frogged Demarcus Robinson as one of Matthew Stafford's top two target-earners. Until Kupp and/or Nacua return, Atwell can be started as a WR4 with upside.

Atwell's targets have increased in each of the last three weeks. He had five targets in Week 3, six in Week 4, and just recorded ten this past weekend. He's had four or more receptions in the past three games and has had more than 60 receiving yards in all three contests. Atwell is a dependable starter until the Rams get healthier at receiver.

The Rams are on bye in Week 6, and it seems likely Kupp will return in Week 7. If that happens, Atwell's value will decrease. At this time, fantasy managers should prioritize teammate Whittington over Atwell. However, if you're struggling with injuries, stashing Atwell on the chance Kupp isn't ready to return in Week 7 could give you a decent streamer.

Tre Tucker, Las Vegas Raiders - 17.2% Rostered

Week 5 was a bit of a letdown after two quality performances in Weeks 3 and 4. However, while the production wasn't there, the playing time and the routes were. Tucker played on 59 of the team's 70 snaps and ran a route on 38 of the team's 42 dropbacks.

He had just four targets after having six in Week 4 and nine in Week 3. There are rumblings that Davante Adams could be traded this week, cementing Tucker's status as a full-time starter for the rest of the year. Tucker's fantasy value would still be the boom or bust variety because he'd be competing with the solid and undervalued Jakobi Meyers and the superstar in the making, Brock Bowers.

In Week 3, he finished with seven receptions, 96 yards, and one touchdown en route to 19.1 half-PPR points. He followed that up with five receptions, 41 yards, and 12.9 half-PPR points with a three-yard rushing touchdown.

His dip in production this past weekend could have resulted from a mid-game quarterback change. If Adams is traded, Tucker will be on the WR5 radar for the rest of the season. He'll be a quality bench piece fantasy managers can depend on in a pinch.

Other Players to Consider: Rashod Bateman, Baltimore Ravens - 4.8% Rostered, Michael Wilson, Arizona Cardinals - 12.3% Rostered, Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts - 14.9% Rostered, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kansas City Chiefs - 4.0% Rostered

Bateman is someone to keep an eye on. He's recorded four or more targets in four of his five games this season. He's recorded 40 or more yards in three out of five games. He's had three or more receptions in three out of five games.

Bateman has scored double-digits in two contests. With the struggles from Mark Andrews, the N0. 2 target-earner is up for grabs every week for Baltimore. We know Zay Flowers will almost always be their No. 1 target earner, but who is Lamar Jackson's No. 2 will change weekly. With Andrews struggling, could Bateman cement himself in that role? He's coming off of eight targets this past weekend.

Pierce has scored over 14 half-PPR points in three out of five weeks, so why is he down here? He has more than three targets in just one game this year. He has scored three touchdowns on just 13 receptions. I don't trust his weekly role in the offense. He's still behind Josh Downs and Michael Pittman Jr., and as long as Anthony Richardson is under center, this passing offense cannot support three pass-catchers.

Smith-Schuster could find his value climbing with the loss of Rashee Rice. His skillset makes him the most likely player to attempt to substitute Rice. In 2022, JuJu had 78 receptions, 933 yards, and three touchdowns with the Chiefs.

 

Tight Ends - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire for Week 6

Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears - 58.8% Rostered

In the season's first two weeks, Chicago still utilized a tight end by committee with Kmet and Gerald Everett. That changed in Week 3, and Kmet has rewarded his coaches for giving him a more significant role. In Week 3, he had 11 targets, 10 receptions, 97 yards, and one touchdown en route to 20.7 half-PPR points.

Keenan Allen was out that week and returned in Week 4, negatively impacting Kmet's target-earning potential. In Weeks 4 and 5, Kmet had just seven targets, but he has made the most of those targets.

He has six receptions and 91 yards in the past two weeks. He scored 4.9 half-PPR points and 7.2 this past weekend. That isn't setting the world on fire, but no tight end is. Kmet is playing well right now, and he's playing a near full-time role. This past weekend, he ran 28 routes on 36 dropbacks. Kmet is a top-15 tight end moving forward.

Tyler Conklin, New York Jets - 37.2% Rostered

The tight end position has been one landmine after another this season. Fantasy managers are just searching for a player who is on the field. Conklin is doing that and more. His route participation rate has been over 85% in every game this season. That's an elite opportunity.

Routes tend to lead to targets, which is the case for Conklin. He has seen his targets increase each of the past four weeks. He had two targets in Week 2. That increased to six in Week 3 and eight in Week 4. This past weekend, he had nine.

He has four receptions in the past three weeks and has gone over 50 yards receiving in two of the past three games. He's averaging 8.0 half-PPR PPG over the past three weeks. Defenses continue to move their coverage to Garrett Wilson but has opened up the middle of the field for Conklin.

Cade Otton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 16.7% Rostered

Last year, Otton was in the top three among tight ends in snaps played and routes run the previous year. He's in that same role again this season. He never leaves the field. He almost always runs a route whenever Baker Mayfield drops back to pass.

That utilization gives him an opportunity every week to get targets, which is more than some tight ends can say. The problem is that he's competing for targets with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. That leaves him, at best, as Mayfield's No. 3 option.

Otton has gotten more involved in the offense over the past three weeks. He has 21 targets, 16 receptions, and 143 yards. He has gone over 40 yards in the past three games and scored 5.9 or more half-PPR points since Week 3.

This kind of production is unlikely to continue, but with Rachaad White's snap share decreasing, Otton may solidify himself as Mayfield's No. 3 option, which White was last season.

Other Players to Consider: Hunter Henry, New England Patriots - 23.7% Rostered, Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints - 25.7% Rostered, Colby Parkinson, Los Angeles Rams - 48.2% Rostered, Theo Johnson, New York Giants - 1.3% Rostered, Lucas Krull, Denver Broncos - 0.1% Rostered

Henry is in the top two for New England regarding target share. He's a big red-zone target. Hill has a zero floor, but his ceiling is 20. Considering the position this season, is that upside worth chasing? Probably. However, he's dealing with fractured ribs, which could impact his ceiling moving forward.

Parkinson had 13 targets this past week, but even with Nacua and Kupp out, Parkinson still competes with Whittington and Atwell for targets. Johnson had a big Week 5, but his target-earning potential will significantly decrease, with Malik Nabers likely back in Week 6.

This past weekend, Greg Dulcich was inactive, and Krull was active. He was a preseason dandy, and Denver needs a quality pass-catcher behind Courtland Sutton. That was the appeal to Dulcich this season. That appeal exists for Krull. He's not someone to add yet; he's just someone to keep an eye on.

 

Team Defenses (D/ST) - Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 6

  • Houston Texans - 20.9% Rostered (at New England Patriots)
  • Philadelphia Eagles - 9.8% (vs Cleveland Browns)
  • Los Angeles Chargers - 17.0% Rostered (at Denver Broncos)
  • Chicago Bears - 48.5% Rostered (vs Jacksonville Jaguars)
  • Buffalo Bills - 25.1% Rostered (at New York Jets)
  • Cincinnati Bengals - 21.6% Rostered (at New York Giants)

 

Kickers - Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 6

  • Austin Seibert, Washington Commanders - 60% Rostered (at Baltimore Ravens)
  • Chase McLaughlin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 30.5% Rostered (at New Orleans Saints)
  • Jason Myers, Seattle Seahawks - 10.2% Rostered (vs San Francisco 49ers)
  • Chris Boswell, Pittsburgh Steelers - 56.5% Rostered (vs Dallas Cowboys)
  • Tyler Bass, Buffalo Bills - 20.0% Rostered (at New York Jets)

 

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Parameters

A few rules before we get started. Every league is different. Different roster formats. Different roster sizes. That makes this one of the more challenging articles because every league’s waiver wire can look dramatically different.

Even what host site you use matters. ESPN has rankings that are different from those of Yahoo!, which have rankings that are different from those of CBS or NFL, and all of that impacts which players are drafted or not drafted. This year, we’ll be using ESPN’s roster percentages.

The vast majority of players use ESPN. It’s a simple numbers game. We’ll only identify quarterbacks and tight ends with a roster percentage of less than 55%. For running backs and receivers, that number will drop to 45%. We won’t be diving into defenses and kickers too much, but I’ll identify a few streamers to target at those positions each week with a roster percentage below 60%.

Each position will be arranged based on who you should prioritize first at that position. In an attempt to cater to leagues of all sizes, you will see many players listed at each position, but remember, they're arranged in the order in which you add them. Hopefully, this makes the article relevant to even those playing in deep 12-team leagues or 14-team leagues.

 

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Remains Out On Friday
MLB

Tigers-Orioles Postponed On Friday
Patrik Laine

A Game-Time Decision Friday
NFL

Several Teams Trying To Trade Up Early In Round 2

Bhayshul Tuten Could Be A Third-Round Pick
Yainer Diaz

Out On Friday Against Royals
Iván Herrera

Ivan Herrera Hopes To Start Rehab Assignment Next Week
Salvador Perez

Sitting Out For First Time This Season
Cleveland Browns

Browns Fielding Calls For First Pick In Round 2
Jaylen Brown

Questionable For Game 3 On Friday
Brendan Donovan

Back In Action On Friday
Jimmy Butler III

Could Miss Game 3 On Saturday
Coby Mayo

Getting On A Roll At Triple-A
George Pickens

Steelers Receiving Calls About George Pickens
Moises Ballesteros

Riding An 11-Game Hit Streak
Victor Mesa Jr.

Starting Rehab Assignment On Saturday
Ryan Weathers

To Begin Rehab Assignment On Sunday
Colby Thomas

Heating Up At Triple-A
Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys Don't Feel Forced To Draft A Running Back
Emmanuel Rodriguez

Has Quiet Start To 2025
Jeff McNeil

Hitting Eighth In Season Debut
Brandon Sproat

Coughs Up Six Earned Runs In Latest Start
Eury Pérez

Eury Perez To Start Rehab Assignment On Saturday
Bailey Falter

Good To Go To Start On Sunday Against Dodgers
Will Levis

Could Be Traded Soon
Bryce Young

Wanted Panthers To Take Tetairoa McMillan
Travis Hunter

Jaguars Plan To Start Travis Hunter In The Receiver Room
Detroit Lions

Lions Pick Up Aidan Hutchinson's Fifth-Year Option
Jameson Williams

Lions Exercise Jameson Williams' Fifth-Year Option
Carlos Prates

Looks To Remain Undefeated In The UFC
Ian Machado Garry

Set For UFC Kansas City Main Event
Cade Cunningham

Collects Double-Double In Loss
Jalen Brunson

Drops 30 Points In Game 3
Karl-Anthony Towns

Leads All Scorers In Game 3 Victory
Zhang Mingyang

Scheduled For Co-Main Event
Anthony Smith

Set For His Final UFC Bout
David Onama

Set For Featherweight Bout
Giga Chikadze

Looks To Bounce Back
Abus Magomedov

Looks For His Third Consecutive Win
Michel Pereira

Returns To Action At UFC Kansas City
Nicolas Dalby

An Underdog At UFC Kansas City
Randy Brown

A Favorite At UFC Kansas City
Andre Muniz

Set To Open Up UFC Kansas City Main Card
Ikram Aliskerov

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Sergei Bobrovsky

Shuts Out Lightning In Game 2
Cam Fowler

Finishes Thursday's Win With Five Points
Robert Thomas

Posts Four Assists In Game 3 Win
Pavel Buchnevich

Celebrates Hat Trick During Four-Point Performance
Dylan DeMelo

Battling An Illness
Marcus Johansson

Exits Early Thursday
Aleksander Barkov

Hurt In Game 2
Jameson Williams

Lions Didn't Entertain Trade Offers For Jameson Williams
Qadir Ismail

Raiders Sign Qadir Ismail
New York Giants

Giants Plan To Exercise Kayvon Thibodeaux's Fifth-Year Option
Russell Wilson

Will Be Giants Starting Quarterback
Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs Close Out The First Round With Josh Simmons
Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles Trade Up One Spot In First Round To Select Jihaad Campbell
Buffalo Bills

Bills Address Secondary And Take Maxwell Hairston With 30th Overall Pick
NFL

Eagles, Chiefs Swap First-Round Picks
Washington Commanders

Josh Conerly Jr. Goes At No. 29 Overall To Commanders
Jaxson Dart

Giants Trade Up For Jaxson Dart At No. 25
Jrue Holiday

Tagged As Questionable For Friday
Jayson Tatum

Likely Out Again On Friday
Isaiah Stewart

Remains Out For Game 3
Anthony Cirelli

Good To Go Thursday
Andrei Vasilevskiy

Looks To Bounce Back In Game 2
Rasmus Ristolainen

To Miss Training Camp
Jonas Siegenthaler

Returns To Practice
Aliaksei Protas

Traveling With Capitals
Gabriel Vilardi

Still Out On Thursday
Max Pacioretty

Set To Join Maple Leafs Lineup For Game 3
Tyler Herro

Scores Game-High 33 Points In Wednesday's Loss
Donovan Mitchell

Fires In 30 Points In Game 2 Win
Paolo Banchero

Notches 32 Points In Game 2 Loss
Jaylen Brown

Posts 36-Point Double-Double Wednesday
Cam Davis

Looking For Better Fortunes At TPC Louisiana
Adam Svensson

Making Third Apperence At Zurich Classic
Max Greyserman

Aiming For Similar Success At TPC Louisiana
Lee Hodges

A High-Upside Player In New Orleans
PGA

Nico Echavarria Looks To Ride Off Of Elite Putting In New Orleans
Gary Woodland

A Player Worth Watching In New Orleans
Max McGreevy

Returns To The Zurich Classic Of New Orleans
Rasmus Hojgaard

In Search Of Consistency Ahead Of Zurich Classic
Sam Stevens

A Boom-Or-Bust Candidate In New Orleans
Nicolai Hojgaard

Looking To Turn Season Around At Zurich Classic
Christiaan Bezuidenhout

Looks To Sway A Hot Putter In Teams Favor At Zurich Classic
Akshay Bhatia

Looking To Bounce Back At TPC Louisiana
Carson Young

Looks To Turn Things Around At TPC Louisiana
Erik Van Rooyen

Looking For Momentum In Louisiana
Andrew Novak

Making Start At TPC Louisiana After Near Miss At Harbour Town
Ben Griffin

Making Third Career Start At Zurich Classic
Taylor Moore

Competing With A New Teammate In New Orleans
Wyndham Clark

Making Return To New Orleans
Kurt Kitayama

Teeing It Up Again In New Orleans
Collin Morikawa

Back At Zurich Classic For Fifth Time
Thomas Detry

Making Third Appearance At New Orleans Team Event
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