The fantasy football season is in full swing, so it’s time to use the waiver wire to bolster our rosters.
This page will include players that are rostered in 25% or fewer of Yahoo! leagues. What’s different about this column compared to others is that I’m only going to focus on one player per position. This will only include my preferred options rather than the entire group.
So without further ado, let’s dive into the top Week 6 waiver wire pickups.
QB Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers (19% rostered in Yahoo leagues)
Bryce Young is currently averaging only 13.5 fantasy points per game, which ranks as QB31 on the season. However, this includes one 20+ point game, so he’s shown somewhat of a ceiling this year. That’s good news due to the upcoming matchup against the Cowboys.
Here’s what opposing quarterbacks have done vs. Dallas in fantasy football:
- Week 1: Jalen Hurts (24.3)
- Week 2: Russell Wilson (31.3)
- Week 3: Caleb Williams (29.1)
- Week 4: Jordan Love (26.3)
- Week 5: Justin Fields (25.9)
This defense has been atrocious this season. Even with Young putting up underwhelming numbers, he looks like a terrific streamer this week.
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RB Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers (1%)
Omarion Hampton has been placed on injured reserve, putting him out of the lineup for at least four games. That leaves a wide-open opportunity in this Chargers backfield. With that in mind, fantasy players are questioning whether to pick up Hassan Haskins or Kimani Vidal.
Haskins played under Harbaugh back in his Michigan days, which means that there’s a chance that he can get the first crack.
But here’s the thing: it’s likely that the Chargers go with even more of a pass-heavy offense in Hampton’s absence, which aligns more with Vidal’s skillset.
That’s why I think Vidal is the better bet among the two backs. There’s more upside in his profile, since he’s a good pass-catcher.
WR Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
Isaiah Bond, Cleveland Browns (6%)
Isaiah Bond is a talented rookie who went undrafted due to sexual assault charges, which were dropped. If that didn’t happen, he would have likely been a fourth-round pick.
We’ve seen the rookie’s role start to grow in this offense, putting up 13 targets in his last two games.
This is more of a long-term bet on a talented player. Pick up Bond to round out your bench in deeper leagues, especially since Cedric Tillman is injured.
TE Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
Mason Taylor, New York Jets (14%)
Mason Taylor is starting to get going in his rookie season, combining for 14 catches for 132 yards in his last two games.
The former LSU standout has established himself as a safety valve for Justin Fields.
Given the barren landscape of the tight end position, Taylor looks like a rock-solid pickup if you’re hurting there. The preferred format for him is full-PPR, since he mostly gets underneath looks.
Defense Streamers for Week 6
New England Patriots (17%)
The Patriots did a terrific job slowing down Josh Allen in a huge upset win over the Bills in Week 5.
This defense has racked up 7+ fantasy points in four of five games this season, including 13 in Week 2.
Up next is an exploitable matchup against Spencer Rattler and the Saints. After that, New England takes on the Titans and Browns, making it three great spots in a row.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity.
Kicker Adds for Week 6
Brandon McManus, Green Bay Packers (8%)
Brandon McManus has put up double-digit fantasy points in three of four games this season.
Up next is a great matchup vs the Bengals in a game where the Packers have one of the highest implied totals on the slate.
This is a safe pick that should get you 6+ fantasy points with the upside for 12+, given the matchup.
