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Week 6 Fantasy Waiver Wire: Dowdle, Darnold Lead Priority Adds After Week 5 Shakeups

Injury openings plus breakout stat lines create short-term lineup value entering Week 6.

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

  • Rico Dowdle’s 206 rushing yards and a touchdown in Week 5 make him a top add, with his Week 6 value contingent on Chuba Hubbard’s calf status and his availability hovering near 59% on Yahoo.
  • Sam Darnold is a recommended quarterback streamer after a 341-yard, four-touchdown performance, with a favorable Week 6 matchup against Jacksonville and wide availability.
  • The Chargers’ backfield shifts with rookie Omarion Hampton on injured reserve, elevating Hassan Haskins for early downs and Kimani Vidal as a change-of-pace option, with USA TODAY suggesting modest FAAB bids.
  • Michael Carter appears to have taken the lead role in Arizona after logging 18 carries and five receptions for 73 yards and a score, prompting aggressive waiver interest.
  • Receiving targets include Kendrick Bourne after a 10-catch, 142-yard game, Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor following a 12-target outing, and low-rostered tight ends AJ Barner and Theo Johnson after multi-touchdown performances.