
Updated weekend fantasy football waiver wire rankings for Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season. Top fantasy football free agents and streamers to add off waivers including Ryan Flournoy, Hassan Haskins, Kendrick Bourne, Kimani Vidal, more.
Welcome back RotoBallers to our weekend waiver wire rankings for fantasy football Week 6 of the 2025 season. Below you'll find our freshly-updated waiver wire rankings for the weekend, including players like Ryan Flournoy, Hassan Haskins, Kendrick Bourne, Kimani Vidal, Taysom Hill. These waiver wire rankings will help guide you through waiver wire decisions you may need for injured players, bye-week crunches, or if you're just looking for a streamer or bench stash with upside.
As injury updates come in throughout the week, and roster percentages increase as players are picked up, we adjust our waiver wire rankings and you can find those below. Will Hassan Haskins or Kimani Vidal emerge as a viable fantasy football running back in Week 6 and beyond? Is Ryan Flournoy in the verge of a breakout, or was his Week 5 performance just a fluke? Is Kendrick Bourne worth picking up and starting in Week 6 after a career game last week? Which players are worth adding and starting as priorities for Week 6?
These Week 6 waiver wire rankings are updated for the weekend by Nick Mariano, RotoBaller's lead fantasy football analyst and forecaster. For those who are not familiar, he brings you his weekly waiver wire rankings and priority adds for the top 85 options to consider across various positions and league sizes. Good luck in Week 6 on the waiver wire and in your matchups!
Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:- 2025 fantasy football rankings
- Running back (RB) fantasy football rankings
- Wide receiver (WR) fantasy football rankings
- Tight end (TE) fantasy football rankings
- Quarterback (QB) fantasy football rankings
- FLEX fantasy football rankings
- Defense (D/ST) fantasy football rankings
- Kicker (K) fantasy football rankings
- Dynasty fantasy football rankings
Who To Pick Up for Fantasy Football Week 6?
Quarterbacks (QB) and Defenses (D/ST) are grouped together at the bottom of the list:
Rank | Player Name | Pos. | % Ros. | Baller Move |
1 | Michael Carter | RB | 56 | Add in All Leagues |
2 | Kendre Miller | RB | 34 | Add in All Leagues |
3 | Hassan Haskins | RB | 55 | Add in All Leagues |
4 | Kimani Vidal | RB | 27 | Add in All Leagues |
5 | Nick Chubb | RB | 64 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
6 | Romeo Doubs | WR | 62 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
7 | Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 58 | Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues |
8 | Keon Coleman | WR | 67 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
9 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 41 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
10 | Kyle Pitts | TE | 68 | Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues |
11 | Tre Tucker | WR | 45 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
12 | Marquise Brown | WR | 44 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
13 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 32 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
14 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 42 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
15 | Sterling Shepard | WR | 3 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
16 | Troy Franklin | WR | 27 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
17 | Kendrick Bourne | WR | 29 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
18 | Christian Kirk | WR | 27 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
19 | Luther Burden III | WR | 10 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
20 | Mason Taylor | TE | 37 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
21 | Theo Johnson | TE | 22 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
22 | Blake Corum | RB | 14 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
23 | Brashard Smith | RB | 10 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
24 | Bhayshul Tuten | RB | 46 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
25 | Elic Ayomanor | WR | 25 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
26 | Josh Downs | WR | 48 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
27 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 35 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
28 | Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | 26 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
29 | Evan Engram | TE | 54 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
30 | Xavier Legette | WR | 8 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
31 | Ryan Flournoy | WR | 4 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
32 | Jaydon Blue | RB | 14 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
33 | Jake Tonges | TE | 13 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
34 | Luke McCaffrey | WR | 4 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
35 | Tez Johnson | WR | 0 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
36 | Emari Demercado | RB | 32 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
37 | Malik Washington | WR | 18 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
38 | Trevor Etienne | RB | 2 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
39 | Juwan Johnson | TE | 48 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
40 | Sean Tucker | RB | 7 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
41 | Tory Horton | WR | 7 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
42 | Marvin Mims Jr. | WR | 24 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
43 | Ollie Gordon II | RB | 19 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
44 | Isaiah Bond | WR | 5 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
45 | Tyquan Thornton | WR | 21 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
46 | Tyjae Spears | RB | 24 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
47 | Jalen Tolbert | WR | 4 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
48 | Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
49 | Isaiah Davis | RB | 5 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
50 | Cade Otton | TE | 8 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
51 | Jalen Coker | WR | 12 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
52 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR | 5 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
53 | Kyle Monangai | RB | 5 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
54 | Kayshon Boutte | WR | 8 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
55 | Rashod Bateman | WR | 26 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
56 | Christian Watson | WR | 9 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
57 | Taysom Hill | TE | 8 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
58 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 3 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
59 | Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
60 | Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
61 | Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
62 | Keaton Mitchell | RB | 0 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
63 | Bam Knight | RB | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
64 | Ashton Dulin | WR | 0 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
65 | Jimmy Horn Jr. | WR | 0 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
66 | Nyheim Hines | RB | 0 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
67 | Trevor Lawrence | QB | 47 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
68 | Sam Darnold | QB | 36 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
69 | C.J. Stroud | QB | 52 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
70 | Jaxson Dart | QB | 31 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
71 | Mac Jones | QB | 8 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
72 | Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 28 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
73 | Bryce Young | QB | 21 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
74 | Michael Penix Jr. | QB | 23 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
75 | J.J. McCarthy | QB | 30 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
76 | Joe Flacco | QB | 7 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
77 | Dillon Gabriel | QB | 5 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
78 | Spencer Rattler | QB | 6 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
79 | Indianapolis Colts | DST | 63 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
80 | New England Patriots | DST | 49 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
81 | Las Vegas Raiders | DST | 50 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
82 | Dallas Cowboys | DST | 12 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
83 | Washington Commanders | DST | 29 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
84 | Cleveland Browns | DST | 38 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Outlooks
Ryan Flournoy, WR, Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy splashed onto the scene in Week 5, seeing a team-high nine targets and hauling in six of them for 114 yards against the New York Jets. The production was a career high for the second-year receiver out of Southeast Missouri State.
With star wideout CeeDee Lamb (ankle) still not practicing on Thursday, Flourney becomes a longshot option for fantasy managers in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers. In deeper leagues with multiple flex spots, he is worth a roster spot this week to see if he can continue to see some opportunities in the passing game.
However, once CeeDee Lamb returns, he could likely go back to the waiver wire, as quarterback Dak Prescott will likely continue to lean on his other playmakers like Jake Ferguson and George Pickens over Flournoy.
Hassan Haskins, RB, Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers running back Hassan Haskins is now stepping into a primary role after Omarion Hampton (ankle) was placed on IR this week as the team faces the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Haskins, who had an unimpressive five carries for 13 yards last week following Hampton's injury, will share work with Kimani Vidal after OC Greg Roman said it will be "all hands on deck" when asked who the lead back would be.
Haskins' advantage comes from his 6-2, 228lb frame and familiarity with Jim Harbaugh's system from their time together at Michigan. While his 3.0 career yards per carry is underwhelming, the Miami Dolphins are dead last against the run, giving up over 200 rushing yards to Carolina Panthers backup Rico Dowdle last week.
Despite the favorable matchup, the split workload and a more explosive Vidal should temper volume expectations. RotoBaller projects Haskins as RB30. He's a mid-range RB3/FLEX option based on potential goal-line usage and favorable matchup, but managers shouldn't expect a workhorse role.
Kendrick Bourne, WR, 49ers
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne set a new career-high in receiving yards in Week 5. With Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) out of the picture due to injuries, Bourne caught 10 of his 11 targets for 142 yards in the 49ers' 26-23 win over the Rams.
Pearsall has already been declared out for Week 6 and Jennings is listed as questionable, meaning Bourne could see heavy involvement on Sunday. With Brock Purdy (toe) also out, Mac Jones (knee, oblique) will draw another start.
Jones has been solid in relief and was under center for Bourne's massive game last week, so the quarterback change does not signal a downgrade for the receiver's prospects. Bourne projects as a low-end WR3 against the Buccaneers.
Kimani Vidal, RB, Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal enters Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins, sharing the backfield with Hassan Haskins after Omarion Hampton (ankle) was placed on IR this week. Vidal looked like the more explosive option last week, averaging 4.5 yards per carry on four rushes and splitting targets with Haskins.
Facing the Miami Dolphins, who rank dead last in average rushing yards allowed, presents a significant opportunity for the backfield. However, OC Greg Roman confirmed a committee approach that limits Vidal's volume. Although he's capable in the passing game, don't assume Vidal is set to handle most pass-catching downs, as he only posted 18 receptions in his final year at Troy.
RotoBaller ranks him as RB33. He could be more of a touchdown-dependent high-end RB3/FLEX option this week, and managers should monitor his usage throughout the game.
Taysom Hill, TE/QB, Saints
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that tight end/quarterback Taysom Hill has "been taking reps" at quarterback and is "definitely available to be a backup quarterback" to Saints starter Spencer Rattler. Hill famously played quarterback in college and started nine games under center for New Orleans across the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
The 35-year-old completed a 19-yard pass in Week 5, his first game of 2025 after being activated off the physically unable to perform list. Hill is officially third on the Saints quarterback depth chart behind Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough. Most likely, Hill will see most of his touches as a rusher and receiver in a gadget role.
Still, any significant playing time at quarterback would make Hill a must-start player in fantasy, as he would likely still be eligible at the tight end position in most league formats.
Running Backs - Week 6 Waiver Wire Rankings
Pickups are in priority order:
Player Name | Pos. | % Ros. |
Michael Carter | RB | 56 |
Kendre Miller | RB | 34 |
Hassan Haskins | RB | 55 |
Kimani Vidal | RB | 27 |
Nick Chubb | RB | 64 |
Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 41 |
Tyler Allgeier | RB | 32 |
Kareem Hunt | RB | 42 |
Blake Corum | RB | 14 |
Brashard Smith | RB | 10 |
Bhayshul Tuten | RB | 46 |
Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 35 |
Jaydon Blue | RB | 14 |
Emari Demercado | RB | 32 |
Trevor Etienne | RB | 2 |
Sean Tucker | RB | 7 |
Ollie Gordon II | RB | 19 |
Tyjae Spears | RB | 24 |
Isaiah Davis | RB | 5 |
Kyle Monangai | RB | 5 |
Emanuel Wilson | RB | 3 |
Keaton Mitchell | RB | 0 |
Bam Knight | RB | 1 |
Nyheim Hines | RB | 0 |
Wide Receivers - Week 6 Waiver Wire Rankings
Pickups are in priority order:
Player Name | Pos. | % Ros. |
Romeo Doubs | WR | 62 |
Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 58 |
Keon Coleman | WR | 67 |
Darnell Mooney | WR | 32 |
Tre Tucker | WR | 45 |
Marquise Brown | WR | 44 |
Sterling Shepard | WR | 3 |
Troy Franklin | WR | 27 |
Kendrick Bourne | WR | 29 |
Christian Kirk | WR | 27 |
Luther Burden III | WR | 10 |
Elic Ayomanor | WR | 25 |
Josh Downs | WR | 48 |
Xavier Legette | WR | 8 |
Ryan Flournoy | WR | 4 |
Luke McCaffrey | WR | 4 |
Tez Johnson | WR | 0 |
Malik Washington | WR | 18 |
Tory Horton | WR | 7 |
Marvin Mims Jr. | WR | 24 |
Isaiah Bond | WR | 5 |
Tyquan Thornton | WR | 21 |
Jalen Tolbert | WR | 4 |
Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 |
Jalen Coker | WR | 12 |
JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR | 5 |
Kayshon Boutte | WR | 8 |
Rashod Bateman | WR | 26 |
Christian Watson | WR | 9 |
Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 |
Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 |
Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 |
Ashton Dulin | WR | 0 |
Jimmy Horn Jr. | WR | 0 |
Tight Ends - Week 6 Waiver Wire Rankings
Pickups are in priority order:
Player Name | Pos. | % Ros. |
Kyle Pitts | TE | 68 |
Mason Taylor | TE | 37 |
Theo Johnson | TE | 22 |
Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | 26 |
Evan Engram | TE | 54 |
Jake Tonges | TE | 13 |
Juwan Johnson | TE | 48 |
Cade Otton | TE | 8 |
Taysom Hill | TE | 8 |
Quarterbacks - Week 6 Waiver Wire Rankings
Pickups are in priority order, with emphasis on Week 6:
Player Name | Pos. | % Ros. |
Jaxson Dart | QB | 37 |
Matthew Stafford | QB | 63 |
C.J. Stroud | QB | 55 |
Sam Darnold | QB | 29 |
Trevor Lawrence | QB | 41 |
Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 29 |
Mac Jones | QB | 4 |
Jake Browning | QB | 10 |
Carson Wentz | QB | 9 |
Cooper Rush | QB | 2 |
Spencer Rattler | QB | 6 |
Dillon Gabriel | QB | 4 |
Defenses (D/ST) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Rankings
Pickups are in priority order, with emphasis on Week 6:
Player Name | Pos. | % Ros. |
Indianapolis Colts | DST | 63 |
New England Patriots | DST | 49 |
Las Vegas Raiders | DST | 50 |
Dallas Cowboys | DST | 12 |
Washington Commanders | DST | 29 |
Cleveland Browns | DST | 38 |
Week 6 Waiver Wire Articles
In addition to the Week 6 waiver wire rankings, here's a look at some other free waiver wire resources available at RotoBaller. Each week, our NFL team puts out a complete array of fantasy football waiver wire articles to compliment our slick new Who Should I Pickup? Waiver wire player comparison tool - bookmark that! Here are more detailed Week 6 waiver wire articles:
- Week 6 waiver wire pickups (all positions)
- Week 6 running back waiver wire pickups
- Week 6 wide receiver waiver wire pickups
- Week 6 tight end waiver wire pickups
- Week 6 quarterback waiver wire pickups
- Week 6 defense (D/ST) streamers and pickups
- Week 6 kicker streamers and pickups
- Week 6 FAAB waiver wire bids
For anyone unfamiliar, we release all sorts of fantasy football waiver wire articles every week. As part of that, Nick Mariano releases our waiver wire rankings list on Mondays to help you prioritize which players to target as free-agent adds off waivers.
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