In this Week 6 Waiver Wire Fantasy Football Pickups, we will break down waiver players that could make an immediate impact or become valuable assets down the stretch. We’ll examine significant injuries and rising players from Week 6 and how your dynasty teams should handle these situations.
All rostership percentages will be based on 12-Team SuperFlex PPR dynasty leagues. Please note: At the time of this publication, all free agents were at or under 50% rostered in Sleeper dynasty leagues.
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Week 6 Waiver Wire Fantasy Football Pickups (Quick-Guide)
Below are the top RB WR TE Waiver Wire Targets for Week 6 Fantasy Football:
PositionPlayerTeamRostership %FAAB BidRBA.J. DillonEagles28%2%RBHasaan HaskinsChargers29%5%*RBRaheem MostertRaiders40%2%RBSamaje PerineBengals24%2%RBKimani VidalChargers23%5%*WRKendrick Bourne49ers37%5%WRRyan FlournoyCowboys5%1–2%WRXavier HutchinsonTexans18%1–2%WRAndrei IosivasBengals45%3%TEAJ BarnerSeahawks47%5–7%TEDaniel BellingerGiants7%1–2%TEJake Tonges49ers44%4–5%
* dependent on Omarion Hampton injury news, per your analysis.
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Running Back Waiver Wire Targets | Week 6 Fantasy Football
Kimani Vidal (Photo by David Dennis/Icon Sportswire)
The top Week 6 Waiver Wire running backs include A.J. Dillon, Hasaan Haskins, Raheem Mostert, Samaje Perine, and Kimani Vidal. (Expand for full analysis.)
Top Week 6 Running Back Pickups | Waiver Wire Analysis
A.J. Dillon | Philadelphia Eagles | 28% Rostership | 2% FAAB
While the depth chart for the Philadelphia Eagles shows Will Shipley as the RB2 in Philadelphia, the Eagles’ snap shares say otherwise. In back-to-back weeks, A.J. Dillon has outsnapped Shipley. It is hard to believe that in an extremely run-heavy offense, Dillon is only 28% rostered, especially for the Saquon Barkley managers.
Hasaan Haskins | Los Angeles Chargers | 29% Rostership | 5% FAAB (Depending on Hampton News)
Omarion Hampton was seen wearing a walking boot following Sunday’s Week 5 loss against the Washington Commanders. If this injury turns out to be anything significant, look for Haskins and Kimani Vidal to split time as the Chargers’ running back. This will be an injury situation to monitor throughout the week, and hopefully, there will be some clarity before your waivers run. This backfield will be my priority add amongst running backs this week.
Kimani Vidal | Los Angeles Chargers | 23% Rostership | 5% FAAB (Depending on Hampton News)
See above: Hasaan Haskins insert. Vidal does offer pass-catching appeal that Haskins lacks.
Raheem Mostert | Las Vegas Raiders | 40% Rostership | 2% FAAB
Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert appears to have overtaken Zamir White as the team’s backup option behind Ashton Jeanty. Mostert received seven carries in a blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts. At 33 years old, there is not much upside to Mostert outside of being the handcuff to Ashton Jeanty managers.
Samaje Perine | Cincinnati Bengals | 24% Rostership | 2% FAAB
Just like the names mentioned above, when it is known who a team’s handcuff is, they need to be rostered. In Cincinnati, Samaje Perine is the handcuff to Chase Brown.
Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Targets | Week 6 Fantasy Football
Andrei Iosivas (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire)
The Wide Receiver pickups you need for the Week 6 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire include Kendrick Bourne, Ryan Flournoy, Xavier Hutchinson, and Andrei Iosivas. (Click below for more.)
Week 6 Wide Receiver Pickups | Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Analysis
Kendrick Bourne | San Francisco 49ers | 37% Rostership | 5% FAAB
Kendrick Bourne’s Week 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams was a career night. Kendrick was born again, catching a career high 142 receiving yards on 10 receptions. But seriously, all joking aside, Bourne has been featured in my past two waiver wire articles and continues to be rostered in only 37% of dynasty leagues. With so many injuries to the wide receiver core, Bourne’s performance cannot go unnoticed, and he will be my priority add among wide receivers this week.
Ryan Flournoy | Dallas Cowboys | 5% Rostership | 1-2% FAAB
With CeeDee Lamb sidelined with an ankle injury and KaVontae Turpin also out with an injury, Ryan Flournoy had a career day. Flournoy had six receptions on nine targets for 114 receiving yards. He also had two carries for 10 yards. If Turpin continues to miss time, Flournoy could have a role in Week 7 as Dallas travels to Carolina to take on the Panthers.
Xavier Hutchinson | Houston Texans | 18% Rostership | 1-2% FAAB
Sunday was a career day for Xavier Hutchinson. Hutchinson had never scored a touchdown coming into Sunday’s matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Hutchinson finished the game with two. While I don’t anticipate two touchdown performances moving forward, Hutchinson has had three targets in each of his last four games and is playing nearly 60% of the team’s snaps every week.
Andrei Iosivas | Cincinnati Bengals | 45% Rostership | 3% FAAB
Operating as the WR3 in Cincinnati, Andrei Iosivas saw seven targets, which accounted for five receptions and 82 receiving yards in Week 6. Cincinnati will likely play from behind frequently this season, which means they will have to throw the ball more, resulting in increased opportunities.
Tight End Waiver Wire Targets | Week 6 Fantasy Football
A.J. Barner (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire)
The Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Football at the Tight End position include A.J. Barner, Daniel Bellinger, and (still) Jake Tonges.
Top Tight End Pickups | Week 6 Waiver Wire Adds Player Analysis
A.J. Barner | Seattle Seahawks | 47% Rostership | 5-7% FAAB
During the offseason, I highlighted AJ Barner as a cheap trade target. In Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a game that was filled with offensive firepower, AJ Barner had seven receptions for 53 receiving yards and two touchdowns. This marks the third time in 4 weeks that AJ Barner will finish as a top 10 tight end on the week. Barner is my priority tight end add as he is outsnapping rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo.
Daniel Bellinger | New York Giants | 7% Rostership | 1-2% FAAB
While his teammate Theo Johnson stole the show with two touchdown receptions, Daniel Bellinger led all Giants offensive players with 52 receiving yards. Darius Slayton left the game early with a hamstring injury, and with New York already lacking offensive weapons, Bellinger’s role could increase moving forward.
Jake Tonges | San Francisco 49ers | 44% Rostership | 4-5% FAAB
This will be Jake Tonges’ fourth appearance in my waiver wire article, as he still has not broken the 50% rostership threshold. Tonges has scored double-digit points in three of his five games played this year, including a career high 20.6 fantasy points in Week 5. There is a chance that George Kittle can return in Week 6, so that will be something to monitor throughout the week.
Over 50% Rostered Waiver Wire Players | Week 6 Fantasy Football
Other players who are great waiver wire additions but have over 50% rostership include: Michael Carter, Isaiah Davis, Trevor Etienne, Dillon Gabriel, Gunnar Helm, Theo Johnson, Mac Jones, Kendre Miller, Cade Otton, Spencer Rattler, Zavier Scott, Devin Singletary, Carson Wentz
Thank you Nerds! That’s a wrap on this week’s waiver wire article. As the season rolls on, making the right moves now can set you up for a strong playoff push. Keep an eye on those trending players, take advantage of buy-low and sell-high windows, and don’t be afraid to shake things up if your roster needs a boost. Join us every Monday for weekly waiver wire and FAAB advice!
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Week 6 Waiver Wire Fantasy Football Pickups | FAQ
Q: Who is the best Week 6 Waiver Wire pickup in fantasy football?
A: Kendrick Bourne is the top Week 6 pickup after a career night and a banged-up 49ers WR room, giving him immediate target volume.
Q: Which Week 6 RB pickups benefit most from injuries?
A: Hasaan Haskins and Kimani Vidal gain the most if Omarion Hampton’s status lingers; both are viable bids in Chargers backfield contingency plans.
Q: How much FAAB should I bid on Kendrick Bourne in Week 6?
A: 5% FAAB is a strong but measured bid given his role and current 37% rostership.
Q: Are there deep WR sleepers for Week 6 Waiver Wire?
A: Ryan Flournoy (Cowboys) and Xavier Hutchinson (Texans) are sub-20% options trending up in targets and snaps.
Q: What’s the best dynasty strategy for Week 6 Waiver Wire?
A: Prioritize contingent value RBs (Haskins, Vidal) and short-term target earners (Bourne, Iosivas), then reassess for trade leverage midweek.
Q: Should contenders and rebuilders approach Week 6 waivers differently?
A: Contenders should add players who can score now (Bourne, Barner). Rebuilders should stash younger upside like Iosivas or Vidal.
Q: Is it smart to save FAAB or spend in Week 6?
A: Spend when injury-driven roles open; conservative bidding risks missing short-term starters who swing weekly outcomes.
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