Waiver Wire Pickups
The waivers are based on Yahoo’s system and roster percentages. Waivers typically process Tuesday or Wednesday night so go get those claims in! I wish you luck with Week 6 and may the NFL overlords give us some great football, no missed kicks, and plenty of healthy players with no injuries.
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Quarterbacks
Jimmy Garappolo
San Francisco 49ers, 26% rostered
Garappolo looks to be approaching his in-season form after basically going through his own version of a preseason over the last few weeks of football. He had two touchdowns plus 253 yards through the air against a weak Panthers defense. With amazing weapons, I’d routinely expect Jimmy to be a regular top-20 quarterback. If you find yourself needing a bye-week filler or a backup quarterback, I’d go get Jimmy. He has a good offensive line, plenty of weapons, and a great coaching staff. As he gets more reps, he’s only going to get better in what has been a hasty rush to be NFL-ready.
PJ Walker
Carolina Panthers, 0% rostered
In superflex leagues, it’s always hard to get a starting quarterback off waivers. This is especially true this year with the many injuries at quarterback we’ve had. Now, Baker Mayfield is hurt. He’s out for the foreseeable future, so that means it’s time for his backup PJ Walker to shine. The former XFL star has had a decent time starting in the NFL. With a new interim head coach, it would be wise to snag Walker in the case you can start him. He has plenty of weapons. HE has an arm. The Panthers could be a lot better without Rhule. However, quarterbacks are scarce in superflex, especially in terms of starters.
Running Backs
Eno Benjamin
Arizona Cardinals, 11% rostered
I’m shocked Eno isn’t owned in more leagues. He’s the backup to James Conner, who has had many injuries over the years. Now, he’s hurt again although it’s not clear if he’s going to miss time. Regardless, Eno is getting plenty of work and should be on all 12-team rosters. He had 14.3 points this past Sunday including a touchdown. As the Cardinals’ offense improves, so will Eno’s points. Plus, should Conner miss any time ever, Eno’s an immediate RB2. Remember, it’s always good to have a few handcuffs on your team. That’s one of the best ways you can win later in the season and to make sure your opponents can’t. A running back getting on average 8.4 touches a game at least should be on your roster.
Kenneth Walker III
Seattle Seahawks, 45% rostered
Due to Penny’s broken leg that will end his regular season, Walker’s the new lead running back for the Seattle Seahawks. While it’s sad to see Penny be hurt, it’s not a huge surprise. Now, this is Walker’s backfield. He showcased what he could do on Sunday with 88 yards and a touchdown on only eight rushes. Anytime you can get the main running back for a team that runs the ball a lot off waivers, do it. This is an obvious call. Be smart and get a running back locked into getting at least 14+ touches a game. He could become a league winner.
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Wide Receivers
Alec Pierce
Indianapolis Colts, 8% rostered
Yes, the Colts offense sucks, but they have to pass the ball. This is especially true since it seems that the Colts will be constantly playing from behind due to an inept offense. That means there will be even more passing work to be done by Matt Ryan. To this point, it seems that he has developed a nice amount of chemistry with Alec Pierce. Over Pierce’s last two games, he has 12 catches on 15 targets for 161 yards. He scored over 9 PPR points in three straight games. Alec’s quickly becoming a cheap WR3/4 that you can snag off waivers right now. His workload should only increase from here.
Chase Claypool
Pittsburgh Steelers, 46% rostered
With a quarterback that can now actually sling the ball around the field, it appears that Claypool’s stock may be rising. At least to the point of being a decent bye-week fill-in. He had five catches for 50 yards on Sunday against the Bills. However, what was far more encouraging is the fact he saw 9 targets. Should he keep that target share up, it will lead to plenty more good days in the fantasy football realm. See if you can get him for cheap off waivers. His price can only go up. It can’t go lower because he’s already on waivers.
Honorable Mentions: Darius Slayton, Rondale Moore
Tight Ends
Taysom Hill
New Orleans Saints, 30% rostered
The fact that Hill is listed as a tight end is an absolute meme. One you should definitely take full advantage of. After all, he just finished as the TE1 for this past week. Hill is used more like a running back, plus he’s getting tons of red zone work. Sorry Alvin Kamara. Last week, Hill had nine rushes for 112 yards and a three touchdowns. Oh, and he threw for a 22-yard touchdown. The fact you could start a running back at tight ends shows why you should be starting Hill. Not many are guaranteed to get the amount of touches that Hill is getting.
Honorable Mentions: Evan Engram, Cade Otton
As always, I’m more than happy to talk on Twitter. Let me know your thoughts on these players if you managed to trade for/away from them. If you need thoughts on any trade, my DMs are open on 18/7. I respond to everyone.
