We're creeping towards the halfway point of the fantasy football season. At this point, we can feel pretty darn comfortable that what we've seen is what we're going to get. Cue the Dennis Green, "they are who we thought they were!" meme. Sure, maybe we didn't think Jaylen Waddle would be this boom-or-bust WR3, but […]

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (heel) had surgery on one of his ankles in the offseason after he picked up an injury that he attempted to rehab. The ailment didn't heal on its own, leading to the operation. He missed much of the offseason program and was limited in practice until very late in […]

Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring) has been a pleasant fantasy football surprise to anyone who didn't watch him play with the New England Patriots last season. The 32-year-old showed impressive efficiency, route-running skills, separation chops, and catch-point capabilities last season despite having torn his ACL early in 2024. The Patriots didn't opt to […]

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (knee) continues to work his way back from a season-ending injury he suffered late last season. He wasn't able to complete his team's Super Bowl run due to a torn ACL he suffered in the divisional round. The RB had surgery and spent the offseason until now in the […]

RotoBaller drops our top fantasy football Week 6 waiver wire pickups for the 2026 season for RB, WR, TE, and QB. In this week's edition, we will look at two running backs who could sit atop their depth charts for upcoming weeks (and potentially longer) and spotlight a rookie wideout with a clear path to […]

Bye weeks started in Week 5 but will ramp up in Week 6. Four teams will be out of action this week, three of which (Detroit, Minnesota, and Cincinnati) have numerous fantasy-relevant players at every position. Being able to target under-the-radar waiver wire options can be the difference between winning and losing at this point […]

Bye weeks are now in full swing. The injuries are not stopping. Having depth and quality players on your bench has never been more important. In the fantasy football offseason, all you hear is "upside, upside, upside." This year, however, by Week 5, you're just looking for a player who can score 8-10 points to […]

Many of you have been impacted by the recent avalanche of injuries at multiple positions, including the growing collection of health issues that have reshaped the running back landscape. That includes fantasy managers who had David Montgomery or Will Shipley in their Week 5 lineups, as both backs were forced to the sideline during their […]

Week 5 gave fantasy managers plenty to think about, especially at wide receiver. Germie Bernard was one of the biggest surprises, turning in an impressive performance that should put him on radars in more fantasy leagues. That's what makes the waiver wire so interesting this time of year. A player who was barely involved a […]

This is the first week the byes start getting as annoying to fantasy football managers as trick-or-treaters who complain about the candy they get on Halloween. Minnesota’s T.J. Hockenson, Cincinnati’s Mike Gesicki, and Detroit’s Sam LaPorta are all on bye this week. The first two tight ends might have been picked up in thousands of […]

Quarterback scoring returned to form in Week 5. Two quarterbacks (Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels) surpassed the 30-point mark. Another eight (Jordan Love, Jared Goff, Joe Burrow, Jameis Winston, Jacoby Brissett, Aaron Rodgers, Trevor Lawrence, and C.J. Stroud) broke 20 points. Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when bye weeks force fantasy managers to […]

The 2026 NFL Draft class was universally panned as one of the worst in recent years. One criticism was that the class was “weak up top,” while others called it “deep on backups but light on starters.” For our part, in my pre-draft evaluations I noted that many were sleeping on the defensive talent near […]

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was one of the biggest offseason acquisitions for his team, but he was forced to leave the season opener with an ankle injury. The Patriots' offense struggled early in the year, but they've found a great rhythm in the last two weeks to beat the Bills and Raiders, […]

A thrilling week of fantasy football with some massive scores! Every league will vary but for my long-running league of 15 years, it was the highest scoring week in history. But you know why we're here. It's time to talk about the most insane stuff that happened this past weekend. The TLDR version? This data […]

The Texans made one of the biggest trades of the NFL season so far, acquiring Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Cardinals. Harrison will join the 1-4 Texans as they try to turn their season around like they did last year and push for the playoffs. They could also be close to getting even more options […]

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (quadriceps) started off his 2026 season on the right foot. He saw more than 20 touches in each of his first two contests, and scored double-digit PPR fantasy points in each. It looked like he was set for a workhorse role in the offense before an injury knocked […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) pulled up on a run to the sidelines and exited his Week 4 game with a hamstring injury. Barkley has missed just six games in his last four seasons, so it's not common to see him on the sidelines for that reason. The Eagles' season hasn't been going […]

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (toe) is dealing with a turf toe injury. He's been walking in a boot ever since injuring the toe during a Week 4 contest in which he rushed the ball 30 times for 146 yards and two touchdowns. Monangai's monster effort has resulted in many fantasy managers questioning if […]

Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (chest) won't help fantasy lineups in Week 6. The rookie has been on injured reserve since October 3, and Thursday's matchup with Denver falls within the mandatory four-game absence. The harder decision is whether he's worth holding until he can return. Seattle spent a first-round pick on Price, but […]

Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (chest) was a massive fantasy football darling in dynasty and even redraft circles after he was selected by the reigning Super Bowl champions late in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Price wasn't the starting RB for his team in college -- that was now-Arizona Cardinals RB […]

Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson (ankle) was the subject of much hype in the offseason as a potential breakout star at TE for the Rams. He put some encouraging things on film in his rookie season in 2025, and his athleticism was of particular note. He's a fantastic deep threat, especially as a […]

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs hasn't taken a regular-season snap in 2026, and another week has passed without clarity on when he might return. The Packers host Dallas on Sunday night, but Jacobs remains on the NFL's Commissioner's Exempt List. For fantasy managers who drafted him as a weekly starter, five missed games […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason looked to be starting the season in a big role for the Minnesota Vikings when he had 15 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown in Week 1. But his hot start was quickly cut short as he suffered a thumb injury in the contest. He hasn't played in […]

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara managed just six scrimmage yards in Sunday's 23-13 loss to Minnesota. With Travis Etienne Jr. already on injured reserve, the veteran seemed positioned for more opportunities. Instead, Kendre Miller led the backfield in carries and Kamara barely saw the field. A back injury complicated his preparation for Week […]

Houston Texans running back David Montgomery opened the season with three touchdowns against the Buffalo Bills. Since then, he's gone four games without finding the end zone, and a groin injury has made his short-term outlook even more difficult to trust. Montgomery left Sunday's 26-3 win over the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter. Head […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) was the first pick of the second round in the 2026 NFL Draft. 49ers general manager John Lynch selected him in a move that was widely considered another one of his reaches. We haven't been able to see whether he was worth his draft position initially, however, […]

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey went from catching 10 passes against San Francisco in Week 4 to catching none against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. He finished Denver's 23-17 win with three carries for seven yards, and his only target fell incomplete. That's a difficult result to absorb when bye weeks are already […]

New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (finger) has now missed the past three games with an injury he picked up after Week 2. He got off to a solid start to the season, with 123 receiving yards through his first three games, but hasn't been able to add to that total since. Mitchell was […]

Who Should I Drop? Who Should I Keep? Some of the most common Week 6 fantasy football cut candidates include players like Jordyn Tyson, Dalton Schultz, Mike Washington Jr., Dohnte Meyers, Adonai Mitchell, Sam Darnold, Tank Dell, Jaylen Wright, and Alec Pierce. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make the right waiver […]