Fantasy: Waiver Wire - Week 6
Every Tuesday during the season, theScore's NFL editors run down the recommended waiver wire pickups.
Ownership percentages are based on Yahoo! leagues. FAAB bids are set at a $100 budget.
QuarterbackCarson Palmer, Cardinals| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| vs. Buccaneers | 65% | $6 |
Palmer is salvaging a somewhat respectable season following his disastrous performance in Week 1. The Cardinals may not be winning, but garbage time is a fantasy manager's friend and Palmer continues to pile up the yardage.
Blake Bortles, Jaguars| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| vs. Rams | 15% | $5 |
The better the Jaguars do, the less impressive are Bortles' fantasy contributions. He attempted just 14 passes and finished with less than 100 yards passing in the Jaguars' 30-9 demolition of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. The offense is being powered by running back Leonard Fournette, but a smaller workload for Bortles will lead to fewer mistakes.
Trevor Siemian, Broncos| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| vs. Giants | 30% | $3 |
Siemian had a Week 5 bye to recover from his two worst statistical games of the season, throwing just one touchdown and two interceptions in two weeks. The depleted Giants will struggle to move the ball against the Broncos' ferocious defense, allowing Siemian to start each drive in excellent field position.
Running BackAaron Jones, Packers| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| at Vikings | 57% | $50 |
Jones secured a role for the rest of the season with his breakout performance in Sunday's win over the Dallas Cowboys. This was likely his peak performance, as Ty Montgomery will cut back into his workload upon return from a rib injury. But there's sustainable high-end RB2 upside.
Rob Kelley, Redskins| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| vs. 49ers | 51% | $32 |
Rookie Samaje Perine hasn't impressed when Kelley missed time with injuries, allowing "Fat Rob" to return to the lion's share of the rushing duties. Pass-catcher Chris Thompson is coming off his worst game of the season, illustrating the volatility of his role. Kelley returns as a steady weekly option with touchdown upside.
Wendell Smallwood, Eagles| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| at Panthers | 52% | $16 |
The Eagles used a committee to complement LeGarrette Blount in Smallwood's Week 5 absence, with the likes of Kenjon Barner and Corey Clement failing to stand out. Smallwood will return to serve in a third-down and change-of-pace role to Blount as the Eagles' RB2. He warrants FLEX consideration in most matchups.
Marlon Mack, Colts| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| at Titans | 8% | $14 |
Mack was inches away from his first career two-touchdown game, but he still managed to rush for a career-best 91 yards and his second score of the season, on just nine carries. He remains behind veteran Frank Gore in usage, but he made a strong case for a larger role.
Javorius Allen, Ravens| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| vs. Bears | 57% | $10 |
Allen was used in a meaningful way for the first time since his Week 2 breakout, when he topped 100 total yards and scored a receiving touchdown. He ran for 73 yards and a touchdown on 21 rushing attempts in Week 5, without the benefit of a fluky big play. He dominated the backfield snap count over Alex Collins.
Wayne Gallman, Giants| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| at Broncos | 39% | $9 |
Gallman split backfield work with Orleans Darkwa, with Darkwa actually racking up more yards. Gallman still managed to average 5.2 yards per carry on the day. Opposing defenses will be free to focus in on the Giants' run game with the injuries suffered by the receiving corps on Sunday, and Gallman's upside is limited while working behind a poor offensive line.
D'Onta Foreman, Texans| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| vs. Browns | 22% | $5 |
It's beginning to seem as though head coach Bill O'Brien's praise of Foreman as a three-down back was more for the purpose of motivation for incumbent starter Lamar Miller. Foreman has received just 17 carries over the past two weeks, while Miller has recorded his two best games of the season.
J.D. McKissic, Seahawks| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| BYE | 30% | $2 |
The Seahawks head into the bye week without any semblance of a run game, in the wake of Chris Carson's season-ending injury. McKissic does have value in the passing game, and he could be given more of a chance as a rusher with Eddie Lacy and Thomas Rawls failing to make any impact.
Wide ReceiverDanny Amendola, Patriots| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| at Jets | 63% | $40 |
Amendola has received at least seven targets in three of four games this season, including a season-high eight in Week 5. He has caught 23 of those 27 passes, and is averaging 11.6 yards per reception. He has just one touchdown and little scoring upside, but he has a chance for 1,000 yards.
Devin Funchess, Panthers| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| vs. Eagles | 64% | $33 |
Funchess has three touchdowns in his past two games while catching 14 of 17 targets. He's a clear favorite of quarterback Cam Newton with tight end Greg Olsen sidelined, and he's the top red-zone option.
Cooper Kupp, Rams| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| at Jaguars | 47% | $18 |
Kupp was targeted in the red zone for what would have been a game-winning reception against the Seattle Seahawks, but he failed to bring it in. He has seen a total of 15 targets over the past two weeks, and he can't be fully blamed for catching just three of eight balls on Sunday, against one of the league's top pass defenses. Quarterback Jared Goff should continue looking to the rookie in key situations.
Josh Doctson, Redskins| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| vs. 49ers | 6% | $12 |
Similarly to Kupp, Doctson was also targeted for a game-winning catch prior to the Redskins' Week 5 bye. He wasn't able to maintain control as he hit the ground, but the third-down play in a critical situation was clearly drawn up for him, and the coaches and quarterback Kirk Cousins continue to build faith in the sophomore.
Marquise Goodwin, 49ers| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| at Redskins | 2% | $2 |
Goodwin rebounded from a quiet outing in Week 4 to rack up 116 yards on 11 targets against the Colts. He greatly benefited from a 51-yard reception, but it's an example of the upside he possesses at all times. Washington is one of 14 teams in the NFL to allow at least 15 plays of 20-plus yards.
Tight EndGeorge Kittle, 49ers| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| at Redskins | 1% | $1 |
Kittle had a career day in Week 5, catching seven of nine targets for 83 yards and his first NFL touchdown. The 49ers won't get to play the Colts every week, but Kittle's now a notable piece of the offense.
Nick O'Leary, Bills| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| BYE | 0% | $1 |
O'Leary was the next man up, following Charles Clay's departure from Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. With the latter ruled out for multiple weeks, O'Leary should continue to be a useful fantasy option as he runs Clay's routes in an empty Bills receiving corps.
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