I have to say, it is hard to believe it is almost week 6 already!! Bye weeks are upon us, and each and every week there are a few more players who emerge and become fantasy commodities. Trade season is in full effect, and if anything, you may be able to add a player or two with one more week of production, who instantly becomes trade bait. That is fantasy gold right there!

Some targets I’ve seen moved for cheap are AJ Green, Brandon Marshall, CJ Spiller, and Andre Johnson.

Keep in mind there are plenty of weeks left in the season, and plenty of fantasy studs having slow starts. Now is the time to clump up some hot start/surprise players and potentially snag a stud in return. Good luck to everyone this upcoming week, and keep those questions coming!

Week 6 Waiver Wire Targets

My pick of the week

Terrance Williams-WR DAL (owned in 22% of ESPN leagues) He is a fill in for the oft-injured Miles Austin and he has been nothing short of spectacular. Hauling in 7 catches for 70 yards in week 4 and then 4 for 151 and a TD this past week. As long as Austin is out with his trademark bad hammy, Williams is a solid flex/WR3 or even a 2 for some teams. I’d go for him and for a decent amount of FAAB dollars, and know even when Austin comes back he will be utilized from here on out.

Ryan Tannehill- QB MIA (owned in 15% of ESPN leagues)- The only snag and reason you haven’t heard too much about Tannehill is his lack of touchdowns. Assuming that number will only improve with some favorable matchups and once he clicks with Mike Wallace look out. He is throwing the ball well aside from his hideous game in New Orleans. If you have a bye week quarterback coming after week 6, I’d scoop up Tannehill now on his bye week to get him cheap.

Zac Stacy- RB STL (Owned in 1.3% of ESPN leagues)– He was named the starter this past weekend and produced decent numbers sharing some carries with Daryl Richardson. He will get carries and the opportunity which makes him appealing in the desert dry running back landscape right now.

There is a catch of course. His next 3 matchups are against very good run defenses (Hou, Car, Sea). So, if you are hoping for more than a flex/flyer play, you may be disappointed.

Andre Ellington- RB ARI (owned in 4% of ESPN leagues)- This is more of a bench, potential flex play here. Ellington is getting increased opportunities and most importantly he is producing. Rashard Mendenhall is clearly not making it happen, so Ellington is intriguing. The catch is his coach said he will not be a full-time back due to his size/being a rookie. If Mendy were to get hurt (not shocking) however, Ellington would by default have value.

If you are looking for a bench flyer or handcuff, gobble him up. Just don’t overbid!

Rueben Randle-WR NYG (owned in 55.6% of ESPN leagues) Even with the miserable start for the Giants Randle has been very good for a number 3 receiver. He may not be available, but I don’t think after his week 5 performance it will be at 56% for long. With some very favorable matchups on the horizon he is worthy of owning.

Austin Pettis-WR STL. (owned in 1.2% of ESPN leagues) He had a huge week 5 and with the amount of passing plays Saint Louis runs, Bradford has several targets. Pettis is not a heavily targeted receiver, but he seems to have a knack for getting in the end-zone with 4 touchdowns in 5 weeks (2 last week). Again, a potential flex/WR3 at most, but worthy of a flyer.

Keenan Allen- WR SD (owned in 1.2% of leagues) So another week of Philip Rivers tossing the ball all over the place, and another week for the rookie Keenan Allen to show his talents as a top target. 5 catches for 80 yards in week 4, and then 5 for 115 and a TD in week 5. Yep, he’s here, and here to stay.

Kellen Winslow–TE Jets (owned in 17% of ESPN leagues) He is not an exciting option, but with the lack of targets for Geno Smith in New York due to injury, he should be on owners radars, especially for bye week tight ends. Curious to see how he does against Atlanta tonight, btw his week 4 performance was very solid (6 receptions for 73 yards).

Stat Update: Winslow had 1 reception for 1 yard and TD versus ATL…

With that I am out, but wanted to list a few Just in case options, who simply put are likely not available, but if they are they need to be acquired immediately!

Charles Clay- TE Mia (28% owned); Justin Blackmon-WR Jax (20% owned); Alshon Jeffery- WR Bears (86% owned: but not after this week! Get him!!!!)



Signing Off

Well that’s it for now. Please feel free to comment, dispute, send any fantasy related questions (Adds/drops, trade questions, start/sit) or discussion points to me at fantasychillpony@gmail.com or @fantsychillpony on Twitter, and I will more than likely add them to the upcoming piece. Also, feel free to utilize the DSE mailbag/Forums.

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Any feedback is much appreciated!! Thanks for the read.

Chris Meyers

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