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Week 6 Fantasy Waiver Wire: Dowdle, Darnold Lead Adds as Injuries Shift Opportunity

Consensus advice points to short-term streamers alongside injury replacements as bye weeks deplete wideout options.

Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter didn't find a whole lot of running room against the Tennessee Titans defense, but he did have 18 carries and five receptions in his first week as a starter.
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Overview

  • UPI and USA TODAY place Rico Dowdle and Sam Darnold at the top of Week 6 targets after Week 5 breakouts, with Darnold coming off 341 yards and four touchdowns and drawing a favorable matchup with Jacksonville.
  • USA TODAY reports Chargers rookie Omarion Hampton went on injured reserve, elevating Hassan Haskins for early-down work and Kimani Vidal as a change-of-pace option for fantasy managers seeking RB depth.
  • Michael Carter seized Arizona’s backfield lead in Week 5 with a 38-17 snap edge over Emari Demercado and 23 touches including a touchdown, prompting aggressive add recommendations.
  • UPI highlights Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor as a pickup after a season-high 12 targets and nine receptions, with outlets viewing him as a viable Week 6 streamer against Denver in London.
  • With Justin Jefferson, Nico Collins and Jordan Addison on bye, outlets recommend WR stopgaps such as Kendrick Bourne after a 10-142 line, Romeo Doubs off a three-TD game before Green Bay’s bye, and emerging option Ryan Flournoy.