Week 6 is here, and while this may be the least exciting waiver wire we’ve had all season, that doesn’t mean it isn’t important. In fact, with Cincinnati, Detroit, Miami and Minnesota all on bye, you are losing access to players like Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Chase Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta, Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones all at once.

Add in another pile of Week 5 injuries: David Montgomery suffered a groin injury, TreVeyon Henderson injured his ankle, Quinshon Judkins left in a walking boot, Will Shipley injured his foot, Roman Wilson injured his finger, Deebo Samuel suffered a hamstring injury, and multiple other fantasy-relevant players who got banged up, and your options could be looking pretty bare. So while this isn’t the week to throw your entire FAAB budget at whoever scored a touchdown Sunday, there are still some useful players available.

For this week’s Waiver Wire Angle, I went through several different analyst breakdowns to put together a consensus Top 10, along with premium stashes, players I would avoid chasing and the best QB options for both 1-QB and Superflex formats.

As always, the goal isn’t just to chase fantasy points. We’re looking for sticky opportunity - carries, targets, routes, snaps and roles that have a chance to continue into Week 6 and beyond.

Ownership percentages are approximate and can vary by platform.

Week 6 Waiver Wire Consensus Priority Adds

1. Woody Marks - RB, Texans

💰 25-30% FAAB
👥 Ownership: 48% ESPN / 53% Yahoo / 56% Sleeper

If Woody Marks is somehow still available, he is my clear No. 1 priority this week. David Montgomery left Week 5 with a groin injury, and Marks responded with 15 carries for 62 yards while catching all 4 of his targets for another 23 yards.

Marks had already been eating into the backfield workload before Week 5. He gives Houston something Montgomery doesn’t offer to the same degree. His receiving ability creates a path to fantasy value even when game script turns negative.

Jacksonville is a difficult Week 6 matchup, but Marks then gets the Giants before Houston’s Week 8 bye. You’re potentially buying two weeks of lead-back volume now, and a meaningful rest-of-season role later.

2. Germie Bernard - WR, Steelers

💰 10-15% FAAB
👥 Ownership: 1% Yahoo / 3% ESPN / 6% Sleeper

With Michael Pittman Jr. on IR and Roman Wilson now expected to miss multiple weeks with a finger injury, Bernard stepped into a major role Sunday and delivered. He ran a season-high 94% of the routes, led Pittsburgh with 9 targets, and turned them into 6 catches for 80 yards.

Bernard was a second-round pick, has an immediate path to a near-full-time role, and now has proof that he can produce when given the opportunity. He’s my favorite WR add of Week 6.

3. Zach Charbonnet - RB, Seahawks

💰 15-20% FAAB
👥 Ownership: ~58% ESPN / 62% Yahoo / 66% Sleeper

Charbonnet is already rostered in a majority of leagues, so this is only a reminder for you to go check and see if he's available.

Emanuel Wilson has absolutely played well enough to continue earning touches, but Seattle has consistently shown how highly they value Charbonnet, and the coaching staff has given him major workloads before. He had 184 carries and 12 rush TDs last season, with 50 of those carries coming inside the 20, 31 inside the 10, and 16 inside the 5.

Sure, this will probably be a split backfield, but Charbonnet will eventually command the high value touches in a very productive offense. If he’s available, he belongs near the top of the board.

4. Brenton Strange - TE, Jaguars

💰 6-10% FAAB
👥 Ownership: 27% ESPN / roughly 32% Yahoo / 47% Sleeper

Strange has now seen at least 8 targets in consecutive games:

• Week 4: 7 catches, 95 yards
• Week 5: 7 catches, 68 yards

That’s 16 targets, 14 catches and 163 yards over two weeks. He was also tackled near the goal line multiple times Sunday, so this could have been a monster performance.

Houston isn’t the easiest Week 6 matchup, but if Strange keeps getting this kind of usage, he may be moving into weekly TE1 territory.

5. Dameon Pierce - RB, Eagles

💰 6-10% FAAB
👥 Ownership: ~ 8% Sleeper / 19% ESPN / 27% Yahoo

Pierce finished with a miserable 11 carries for 14 yards and two receptions for -2 yards. I know that sounds nasty, but you’re adding him because this is all that's left in Philadelphia.

Saquon Barkley remains week-to-week with a hamstring injury, Tank Bigsby is on IR, and Will Shipley is now dealing with a partially torn plantar fascia that will keep him out a while. It's worth noting that Carson Steele was elevated to the 53-man roster before Sunday's game, and Jaydon Blue is lying in wait on the practice squad. Pierce still projects to be the lead back should Barkley miss Week 6, but monitor this backfield closely.

The offensive line has been a mess, but Carolina has consistently allowed production to opposing starting backs. Don’t overspend, but if you desperately need a Week 6 RB, Pierce is probably your guy.

6. Kendrick Bourne - WR, Cardinals

💰 4-7% FAAB
👥 Ownership: 2% ESPN / 6% Yahoo / 13% Sleeper

The Marvin Harrison Jr. trade opened the door, and Bourne immediately busted through it. In Arizona’s first game without Harrison, Bourne saw 8 targets and caught 5 for 70 yards.

He also posted 8 catches for 75 yards on 8 targets back in Week 1, so this isn’t the first time he’s shown he can produce.

I don't expect weekly WR2 production, but Arizona throws enough that a receiver seeing 6-8 targets can become a useful WR3/flex option, especially during the bye weeks.

7. MarShawn Lloyd - RB, Packers

💰 6-10% FAAB
👥 Ownership: ~ 50-55% across all platforms

Lloyd only managed 31 yards on 10 carries, but he scored twice and continued seeing meaningful passing-game usage. More importantly, the backfield appears to have narrowed. Pierre Strong Jr. played the complementary/pass-down role, while Kaleb Johnson’s involvement came largely after Green Bay had taken control of the game.

The efficiency isn’t exciting and neither is the uncertainty surrounding Josh Jacobs’ eventual return, but Dallas is allowing 118 rushing yards and 139.2 scrimmage yards per game to running backs, along with 7 RB touchdowns.

8. Pat Freiermuth - TE, Steelers

💰 3-5% FAAB
👥 Ownership: ~15%-17% across all platforms

Freiermuth already has 4 touchdown catches, and Pittsburgh’s injuries at wide receiver only increase the need for Rodgers to lean on him as a security blanket.

The encouraging part is that Freiermuth has essentially been functioning as a big slot receiver in some of Pittsburgh’s heavier personnel packages, and Rodgers has consistently shown trust in him. He’s averaging 3.8 receptions per game, which gives him at least some floor even when the touchdown doesn’t come.

I still prefer Strange because Strange is winning primarily through target volume, but if you miss out on Strange, Freiermuth is my favorite alternative.

9. Kendre Miller - RB, Saints

💰 3-5% FAAB
👥 Ownership: ~7% Yahoo / 12% ESPN / 17% Sleeper

Miller handled 10 carries for 30 yards and a touchdown in Week 5 while Alvin Kamara continued dealing with a back issue.

The concern is that Miller played only 14 snaps and did not receive a fourth-quarter touch once New Orleans moved into a pass-heavy game script. Kamara and C.J. Donaldson handled the more useful late-game work. Miller’s value appears heavily dependent on New Orleans staying competitive. If the Saints can run the ball, he may give you 10-12 carries and some touchdown equity. If they fall behind, he can disappear.

10. Kimani Vidal - RB, Chargers

💰 1-3% FAAB
👥 Ownership: ~2%-5% across all platforms

Vidal is trapped in an ugly 3-headed Chargers committee, but the role is undeniably growing. His snap shares have climbed week after week:

7% → 10% → 25% → 35% → 42%

In Week 5, Vidal led the Chargers backfield in snaps while turning 8 carries into 57 yards and a touchdown, highlighted by a 42-yard run. Yes, the Chargers offense is a disaster right now, and the offensive line is decimated. Herbert is struggling, and Omarion Hampton and Keaton Mitchell are both still involved, so I don’t want to spend much here, but he's worth a stash if you need a backup RB during this bye week stretch.

Premium Stashes / Deeper Leagues

• Jordyn Tyson - 5-10% FAAB: He’s around 49% rostered and belongs in an IR spot almost everywhere. Tyson could easily be the No. 2 overall waiver target this week, despite the injury. If your league allows IR stashes and he’s available, take advantage of the free roster spot.
• Adonai Mitchell - 5-8%: Around 21% rostered and is potentially getting close to returning. Kenyon Sadiq’s concussion makes it even more interesting.
• Jonah Coleman - 3-6%: Eligible to return from IR in Week 7 and still available in roughly 70% of leagues. Denver badly needs something to stabilize its rushing attack.
• Dylan Sampson - 3-6%: Only around 9% rostered on ESPN. Quinshon Judkins left Week 5 in a walking boot and Raheim Sanders also suffered an injury. Cleveland may open Sampson’s practice window soon. If Judkins misses time, the opportunity could get interesting very quickly.
• Emmett Johnson - 2-5%: One of my favorite pure handcuff stashes, especially if you roster Kenneth Walker. The upside if Walker misses time could be enormous.
• Christian Kirk - 1-3%: Deep leagues only. Deebo Samuel is dealing with a hamstring injury and Kirk could be approaching a return. If both things line up, he could quickly find himself playing a meaningful role in San Francisco.
• Corey Kiner - 1-3%: TreVeyon Henderson’s ankle injury creates contingent value behind Rhamondre Stevenson. This is more about being one injury away than having standalone Week 6 value.
• James Conner - 1-3%: Only around 6% rostered. This is a pure IR stash with multiple paths to relevance, whether it be from an injury ahead of him or even a potential trade.
• Ja'Kobi Lane - 1-3%: Deep dynasty/redraft stash. Baltimore has discussed the possibility of him returning, and he was receiving encouraging usage before the injury.

Players I Would Not Chase

• Darius Cooper - 3 touchdowns over the last two weeks are going to catch everyone’s attention, but the volume remains thin and DeVonta Smith is returning soon.
• DeMario Douglas - 4 catches, 65 yards and 2 touchdowns looks fantastic in the box score, but the underlying role was less exciting. Efton Chism actually ran more routes and played more snaps, and A.J. Brown is coming back any week.
• Jaylen Noel - Nice Week 5 performance, but Houston just traded for Marvin Harrison Jr. to pair with Nico Collins. That’s a major obstacle.
• Isaiah Bond - KC Concepcion’s concussion may temporarily create an opportunity, but I don’t see enough yet to spend meaningful FAAB. Once Concepcion returns, Bond could immediately fall back down the pecking order.
• Browns backup RBs - Jaleel McLaughlin could suddenly become relevant, and Raheim Sanders could too. Dylan Sampson could also return but Quinshon Judkins could also be fine. There are simply too many moving pieces right now. I would not make a significant bid until we know who is actually healthy.

QB Waiver Wire

1QB - Best Streamers

1. Jordan Love - 5-10% FAAB if available
48% rostered on ESPN. Love just completed 25 of 31 for 367 yards and 2 TDs, and gets Dallas next. If he’s available, he’s my favorite combination of Week 6 matchup and rest-of-season value.

2. Aaron Rodgers - 3-6%
Three straight games with three passing touchdowns, something he hadn’t done since his 2021 MVP season. Pittsburgh gets Tampa Bay, and Rodgers has looked increasingly comfortable.

3. Jameis Winston - 2-5%
He’s coming off 326 yards and 3 TDs and now gets New Orleans. If you’re looking strictly for a one-week streamer, this might be my favorite aggressive option.

4. Kirk Cousins - 2-4%
Cousins is quietly the QB5 in fantasy scoring. Buffalo has been friendly to opposing QBs, and Brock Bowers gives Cousins a dominant centerpiece.

5. C.J. Stroud - 5-8% if somehow available
Stroud is more of a shallow-league check. He’s had consecutive 20+ point fantasy weeks and now gets Marvin Harrison Jr. added to the receiving room.

Superflex / 2QB Priority Adds

1. Tyler Huntley - 15-20% FAAB
   He looked legitimately competent Sunday night: two passing TDs, another rushing TD, and enough mobility to maintain a fantasy floor. As long as Lamar Jackson remains sidelined, Huntley is a Superflex starter.
2. Jalon Daniels - 10-20%
   The passing ceiling isn’t huge, but the rushing gives him exactly what we want in Superflex. He has 15 rushing attempts over his first two starts and remains viable as long as Baker Mayfield is out.

There are weeks where the waiver wire gives us players with obvious league-winning upside. This is not one of those weeks. Outside Woody Marks and potentially Germie Bernard, I don’t see many players worth emptying the wallet for. Instead, my best advice is to go fill your IR spots. Grab players like Zach Charbonnet, Jordyn Tyson, Adonai Mitchell, Jonah Coleman and Dylan Sampson.

Follow the opportunity first. The fantasy points usually follow.

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