WIRE FIRE | WAIVER WIRE PICKUPS | WEEK 6
The contenders are separating, and the waiver wire is where you either keep climbing or get left behind. Omarion Hampton’s injury opens a lane in the Chargers’ backfield, and Taysom Hill’s return reshapes the tight end landscape. What opportunities are you capitalizing on in week 6.
QUARTERBACK STREAMER OF THE WEEK
Start of the Week | Jordan Love | Green Bay Packers
At this point, you can almost lock in any quarterback facing Cincinnati for a QB1 finish. Jordan Love is coming off his best game since (ironically) Week 6 of last season, right before the bye, when he torched Dallas. Now the Packers return home to Lambeau, and Love looks ready to keep that momentum rolling with another statement performance.
RUNNINGBACK
Kimani Vidal | Los Angeles Chargers | 1% rostered | 5–8% FAAB
Hassan Haskins | Los Angeles Chargers | 2% rostered | 3–5% FAAB
With Omarion Hampton sidelined after handling around 80% of the snaps, a huge chunk of opportunity just opened up in the Chargers’ backfield. Vidal and Haskins split snaps evenly in Week 5 (14 apiece), each logging 5 rushing plays and 9 passing snaps. Both are worth speculative adds, but Vidal’s potential role in the passing game makes him the more valuable stash, while Haskins should handle short-yardage and goal-line work.
Tyjae Spears | Tennessee Titans | 29% rostered | 3–5% FAAB
Spears played just 25% of the snaps in his first game back, but expect that number to climb in Week 6. He’s already proven he can deliver RB1 production when given the chance, finishing as the RB6 overall during last year’s fantasy playoffs. If anything happens to Pollard, Spears instantly becomes an every-week starter. I mentioned him two weeks ago, and he’s still available in most leagues.
Isaiah Davis | New York Jets | 5% rostered | 3–5% FAAB
Braelon Allen’s knee injury opens the door for Davis to carve out a larger role. Breece Hall will still dominate touches, but Davis’s passing-game chops make him worth monitoring, he drew 4 targets in limited action last week. That kind of usage gives him sneaky PPR upside as a stash or deep-league flex option.
MarShawn Lloyd | Green Bay Packers | 2% rostered | 1–3% FAAB
A Day 2 pick with legit juice, Lloyd just hasn’t stayed healthy, logging his only touches back in Week 2 of his rookie season. The Packers drafted him, hoping he could lighten Josh Jacobs’ load, but Jacobs has handled over 70% of snaps and 80% of carries so far. Emanuel Wilson has looked solid, but Lloyd’s burst and pass-catching ability could make noise if he ever gets a real opportunity. He’s a deep stash with upside.
WIDE RECIEVER
Isaiah Bond | Cleveland Browns | 6% rostered | 3–5% FAAB
Despite playing just around half the snaps, Bond has only one fewer target than Jerry Jeudy and more receiving yards. Bond became one of Gabriel’s preferred options, finishing second on the team in targets last week behind Njoku. He’s an intriguing stash who could continue to see his role grow.
Kendrick Bourne | San Francisco 49ers | 4% rostered | 2–4% FAAB
The nine-year vet has been here before, delivering WR1 production any given week. Back in 2023, Bourne had three WR1 finishes in the first seven weeks before tearing his ACL. He looked good in week 5, and with San Francisco’s receiver room banged up, he’s earned the coaches’ trust to step right back into a meaningful role.
TIGHT END
Taysom Hill | New Orleans Saints | 12% rostered | 3–5% FAAB
The NFL’s favorite Swiss Army knife is back in the mix. Hill saw 6 carries and even threw a pass in his return, reaffirming his unique role in the Saints’ offense. The fantasy output wasn’t huge, but the usage matters, and Hill will continue to get high-value touches at a position starving for them.
Theo Johnson | New York Giants | 11% rostered | 5–8% FAAB
Since Jaxson Dart took over, Johnson has posted 12 targets, 9 receptions, and 3 touchdowns. The rookie QB is unlocking Johnson’s athleticism and red-zone potential, turning him into one of the most intriguing up-and-coming options at a thin position.
