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Fantasy Football 2026: Waiver wire, Week 6 edition

Welcome to the Fantasy Football Waiver Wire for Week 6. Week 5 gave us a much-needed respite from the injury onslaught. Even better, a few players returned to the field a little ahead of schedule, which was a boost for…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 10:00 PM
Fantasy Football 2026: Waiver wire, Week 6 edition
Key Things to Know
  • David Hartman provides fantasy football waiver wire recommendations for Week 6 to navigate key NFL team bye weeks.
  • Hartman highlights Aaron Rodgers as a top quarterback target following three consecutive games with over 22 fantasy points.
  • Running back Dameon Pierce is recommended after Will Shipley suffered a foot injury for Philadelphia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Big Blue View's David Hartman highlights key fantasy football waiver wire targets ahead of Week 6, navigating upcoming bye weeks for Cincinnati, Miami, Detroit, and Minnesota. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is highlighted as a top priority after delivering three straight games with at least 22 fantasy points. Hartman also identifies C.J. Stroud, Jacoby Brissett, and streamer options Jameis Winston and Michael Penix Jr. for managers seeking quarterback help.

At running back, Dameon Pierce is recommended following an injury to Philadelphia's Will Shipley, while MarShawn Lloyd is also noted as an add. For wide receivers, Hartman suggests targeting Kendrick Bourne and stashing Jordyn Tyson or Tank Dell. Tight end Brenton Strange is named a priority pickup after logging consecutive games with seven receptions.

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