Fantasy managers head into Week 6 with four teams on a bye, with the Chiefs, Rams, Dolphins, and Vikings off. That's a lot of star power missing for this scoring period.
We also had another prominent receiver get hurt with Nico Collins (hamstring), who is considered week-to-week and almost certainly out in Week 6. Derek Carr (oblique), De'Von Achane (concussion), Aaron Jones (hip), Zack Moss (ankle), and Xavier Legette (shoulder) are some of the other injuries to monitor, although Legette is expected to play, and Achane and Jones are on a bye.
Thankfully, we could be getting some injured players back, with A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith expected to return to action in Week 6, as well as Evan Engram (hamstring). Others like Anthony Richardson (hip), Jonathan Taylor (ankle), and Malik Nabers (concussion) could also play this week, which is exciting.
But if you need replacement options, then we have you covered. So, let's dive into these waiver wire options to make sure your lineups are set for Week 6.
Editor's note: For this waiver wire column, we are mainly looking at players rostered in less than 65 percent of CBS Sports leagues.
Week 5 Waivers
Injuries: Anthony Richardson (hip), Aaron Rodgers (ankle), Tua Tagovailoa (concussion), Russell Wilson (calf), Will Levis (shoulder) and Skylar Thompson (ribs).
On a bye: Patrick Mahomes, Sam Darnold, Matthew Stafford and Tua Tagovailoa.
Check to see if available in shallow leagues: Anthony Richardson (87 percent rostered), Geno Smith (85 percent), and Caleb Williams (77 percent). Coach Shane Steichen said Monday that Richardson "is our starting quarterback" when healthy, and we'll see if he can return in Week 6 at Tennessee. He still has the potential to be a top-10 Fantasy quarterback in all leagues, so pick him up and stash him where available, even if he's out against the Titans. ... Smith has yet to pass for multiple touchdowns in a game this season, but he has three games with at least 30 rushing yards and has scored at least 23.6 Fantasy points in consecutive outings. ... Williams is taking advantage of the soft part of his schedule, and he scored a season-high 27.6 Fantasy points against Carolina in Week 5. He gets Jacksonville in Week 6 in London, and he should be considered a low-end starter in all leagues against the Jaguars.
Drop candidates: Deshaun Watson (65 percent rostered), Justin Herbert (57 percent), and Matthew Stafford (51 percent). Watson has scored a combined 24.6 Fantasy points in his past two games against Las Vegas and Washington, and now he has his third road outing in a row at Philadelphia. With one game this season over 15.4 Fantasy points, it's easy to move on from Watson in one-quarterback leagues. And the Browns might decide to bench Watson soon in favor of Jameis Winston. ... Herbert went into his bye in Week 5 with 15 Fantasy points as his best outing in the first four games of the season. There's little reason to expect him to become a standout Fantasy option in this offense moving forward, especially in Week 6 at Denver, and he's worth dropping in all one-quarterback leagues. ... Stafford might get Cooper Kupp (ankle) back in Week 7, which is exciting. But while Stafford is on a bye in Week 6, you can drop him in all one-quarterback leagues. He also has yet to score more than 16.7 Fantasy points in any game this year.
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Cousins was amazing in Week 5 against Tampa Bay with 509 passing yards, four touchdowns, and one interception for 42.4 Fantasy points, and he said he's feeling close to 100 percent following last year's Achilles injury. It showed against the Buccaneers, and he has a great matchup again in Week 6 at Carolina. Cousins is worth using as a No. 1 quarterback in all leagues against the Panthers, and he should be added for at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Jones has scored at least 22.3 Fantasy points in three of his past four games, and his performance in Week 5 at Seattle was his most impressive of the season. Without Malik Nabers (concussion), Jones was 23-of-34 passing for 257 yards and two touchdowns, and he added a season-high 38 rushing yards. Nabers will hopefully return in Week 6 against the Bengals, who are No. 3 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. You can consider Jones a low-end No. 1 quarterback in all leagues against Cincinnati, and he's worth adding for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Flacco isn't guaranteed to start in Week 6 at Tennessee if Anthony Richardson (oblique) is healthy, and this isn't an easy matchup against the Titans, who are No. 10 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. But are you going to doubt Flacco? He just scored 32.6 Fantasy points at Jacksonville in Week 5, and he's now passed for at least 309 yards and two touchdowns in five consecutive starts going back to 2023 with the Browns. Keep an eye on the injury report for the Colts this week, and if Flacco starts again, consider him a low-end No. 1 quarterback in all leagues. He's worth adding for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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If you have an open spot on your bench, now might be the time to stash Tagovailoa if you need a quarterback, and he should be rostered in all leagues with an IR spot. He could return in Week 8 from his concussion, and hopefully, he will stay healthy for the rest of the season. When healthy, Tagovailoa will be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy quarterback in all leagues, and he's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Levis has to overcome two things heading into Week 6 against Indianapolis. The first and most important is the shoulder injury that knocked him out in Week 4 at Miami prior to Tennessee's bye in Week 5. Coach Brian Callahan said Monday that Levis is "improving," but he still missed practice. If he plays, Fantasy managers would have to trust Levis, which will be tough to do. Levis has struggled so far this season and scored 17.6 Fantasy points or less in every game, with four touchdowns compared to six interceptions. But he has a dream matchup in Week 6 against the Colts, who are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. In deeper one-quarterback leagues, I would take a flier on Levis for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. And in all formats, especially Superflex and two-quarterback leagues, Mason Rudolph (1 percent rostered) is also worth adding in case Levis is out.
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O'Connell could start in Week 6 against Pittsburgh for the struggling Raiders, and he would be worth adding in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in that scenario. The Raiders are on the verge of trading Davante Adams, but O'Connell could still be a bye-week replacement if he takes over for Gardner Minshew as the starter. In Superflex and two-quarterback leagues, O'Connell is worth at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Browns coach Kevin Stefanski remains adamant that Deshaun Watson will start in Week 6 at Philadelphia, but it feels like a change is coming in Cleveland. If that happens then Winston could emerge as a low-end starter in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues, and he would be worth adding for at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB. We know Winston has flaws, but he's been a standout Fantasy quarterback at times in his career. Hopefully, if given the chance to start for the Browns, that could happen again.
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Maye could be on the verge of starting for the Patriots heading into Week 6 against Houston, and if that happens, then he should be added in all Superflex and two-quarterback leagues. It will be tough to trust Maye as a starter, given the state of New England's offense, but he could be a bye-week replacement in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues. He's worth adding in those formats for at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Derek Carr (oblique) left Monday's game at Kansas City and was replaced by Haener. We'll see what happens heading into Week 6 against Tampa Bay, but Haener could be an injury replacement in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues if he starts against the Buccaneers. Keep an eye on what happens in practice for New Orleans, but Haener is worth adding for at least 5 percent of your remaining FAB in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues.
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Injuries: Christian McCaffrey (calf), Jonathan Taylor (ankle), Nick Chubb (knee), Jonathon Brooks (knee), Joe Mixon (ankle), Isiah Pacheco (leg), Aaron Jones (hip), De'Von Achane (concussion), Zack Moss (ankle), Devin Singletary (groin), Zamir White (groin), Jaylen Warren (knee), Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle), Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness), Kendre Miller (hamstring) and MarShawn Lloyd (ankle).
On a bye: Kareem Hunt, Carson Steele, Samaje Perine, Kyren Williams, De'Von Achane, Raheem Mostert, Jaylen Wright, Aaron Jones, and Ty Chandler.
Check to see if available in shallow leagues: Zach Charbonnet (83 percent rostered), Braelon Allen (83 percent), Raheem Mostert (83 percent), Jonathon Brooks (83 percent), Justice Hill (77 percent), Trey Sermon (71 percent), Antonio Gibson (69 percent) and Tyler Allgeier (66 percent). Charbonnet is clearly the No. 2 running back in Seattle when Kenneth Walker III is healthy, but Charbonnet should still be rostered in all leagues. He has lottery-ticket upside whenever Walker is out, which has already happened twice this year. ... Allen hasn't done much in the past two games against Denver and Minnesota, but neither has Breece Hall. Allen remains one of the best lottery tickets to roster and is worth stashing in all leagues. ... Mostert returned from his three-game absence with a chest injury and had 98 total yards in Week 5 at New England. De'Von Achane suffered a concussion against the Patriots, and we'll see what his status is after Miami's bye in Week 6.
Mostert should have a prominent role whether Achane is healthy or not, so Mostert should be rostered in all leagues. ... We don't know when Brooks (knee) will start practice, but he has the potential to be a league-winner when healthy, even if he's sharing touches with Chuba Hubbard. I want to stash Brooks in all leagues where he's still available. ... Hill is not going to be a consistent Fantasy option as long as Derrick Henry is healthy, but Hill has two games this season with six receptions. Hill is worth rostering in all PPR leagues, and I like him as a flex in Week 6 against Washington. ... Sermon did well in place of Jonathan Taylor (ankle) in Week 5 against Jacksonville with 18.3 PPR points. He scored a rushing touchdown and caught six passes for 25 yards on six targets.
If Taylor is out again in Week 6 at Tennessee, then consider Sermon as a flex option in all leagues, especially if Joe Flacco remains the starting quarterback for the Colts. ... Gibson, despite starting in Week 5 against Miami, remains the No. 2 running back for the Patriots behind Rhamondre Stevenson. In deeper PPR leagues, Gibson can be a flex option, and he has scored at least 10.9 PPR points in two of his past four games. He's also worth stashing in all leagues in case Stevenson were to miss any time due to injury. Allgeier is worth rostering in all leagues as a handcuff for Bijan Robinson, who has dealt with shoulder and hamstring injuries in recent weeks. Robinson has played through those minor ailments, but if he were to miss any time, then Allgeier would have top-20 upside in all formats. And Allgeier has at least nine total touches in tandem with Robinson in each of the past two games.
Drop candidates: Zamir White (66 percent rostered), Ezekiel Elliott (46 percent), and Gus Edwards (40 percent). White was out in Week 5 at Denver with a groin injury, and we'll see if he can return in Week 6 against Pittsburgh. When healthy, White might be third on the depth chart now behind Alexander Mattison and Ameer Abdullah, and White can be dropped in the majority of leagues. ... Elliott is clearly behind Rico Dowdle now, and Elliott can be dropped in the majority of leagues. He has eight total touches or less in four games in a row, and he had a season-low 1.7 PPR points in Week 5 at Pittsburgh. ... Edwards has combined for nine total touches in his past two games against the Steelers and Chiefs, and we'll see what his role is behind J.K. Dobbins coming off the Chargers' bye in Week 5. Edwards has scored 5.9 PPR points or less in every game this season, and it would be nice if Kimani Vidal earned a bigger role after the bye. It's safe to drop Edwards in all leagues.
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Bigsby has looked awesome the past two weeks, and he played more snaps than Travis Etienne in Week 5 against the Colts (23-22). Coach Doug Pederson said Monday that Etienne is dealing with a shoulder injury, but it's clear that Bigsby deserves more carries whether Etienne is healthy or not. In Week 4 at Houston, Bigsby had seven carries for 90 yards, and he followed that up with 13 carries for 101 yards and two touchdowns and one catch for 28 yards on one target in Week 5 against Indianapolis. Heading into Week 6 against Chicago in London, Bigsby should be considered at least a flex option if Etienne plays. And if Etienne is out, then Bigsby is a must-start Fantasy option in all leagues. He's worth adding for at least 15-20 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Tracy stepped in for an injured Devin Singletary (groin) in Week 5 at Seattle and looked fantastic with 18 carries for 129 yards and one catch for 1 yard on two targets. We'll see if Singletary can return in Week 6 against Cincinnati, but if he's out again, then Tracy should be considered a must-start running back in all leagues. And when Singletary is healthy, Tracy hopefully did enough against the Seahawks to earn a bigger role in the offense moving forward. He's worth adding in all leagues for at least 15 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Aaron Jones left Week 5 against the Jets with a hip injury, and we don't know how long he'll be out. The Vikings have a bye in Week 6, so Jones could return in Week 7 and keep Chandler in a secondary role. Chandler also didn't take advantage of Jones getting hurt against the Jets in London with 14 carries for 30 yards and two catches for 9 yards on two targets. But if Jones were to miss a significant amount of time, then Chandler would be at least a flex option in all leagues. And you don't want to miss adding him now and stashing him just to see what happens. He's worth at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB in all formats.
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We'll see if Joe Mixon (ankle) or Dameon Pierce (hamstring) can return in Week 6 at New England, but if both remain out, then Ogunbowale and Cam Akers (62 percent rostered) would again lead Houston's backfield. Ogunbowale led the backfield in Week 5 against Buffalo with 15 carries for 30 yards and six catches for 57 yards on seven targets, and he scored at least 14.7 PPR points for the second week in a row. Akers had nine carries for 42 yards, a touchdown, and two catches for 5 yards on three targets. Both would be flex options against the Patriots, but I like Ogunbowale more. He's worth adding for at least 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB, while Akers is worth up to 5 percent.
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D'Andre Swift has turned his season around in the past two games against the Rams and Panthers, but Johnson has still scored three touchdowns over that span. You can't count on him scoring touchdowns each week, but Johnson has some lottery-ticket appeal as the No. 2 running back for the Bears. And you can use him as a potential flex option in all leagues in a plus matchup against the Jaguars in London since Jacksonville is No. 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Johnson is worth adding for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Warren has missed the past two games with a knee injury, but hopefully, he can return in Week 6 at Las Vegas. We'll see what his role will be when healthy, but Najee Harris has struggled all season for the Steelers, which bodes well for Warren moving forward. He could eventually take over as the lead running back in Pittsburgh, and Warren is worth stashing in all leagues for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Spears went into the Titans' bye in Week 5, having scored at least 10.1 PPR points in each of his past two games against the Packers and Dolphins, and he scored his first touchdown of the season at Miami in Week 4. He's the No. 2 running back in Tennessee behind Tony Pollard, but he has some flex appeal in PPR in that role. And Spears is a lottery ticket in all formats if Pollard were to miss any time. Spears should be added in all leagues for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Javonte Williams is the No. 1 running back for the Broncos, but McLaughlin continues to operate as the No. 2 option. He's scored a touchdown in two of the past three games, and he can be considered a flex option in deeper leagues heading into Week 6 against the Chargers. McLaughlin also has lottery-ticket potential if Williams were to miss any time due to injury. McLaughlin is worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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The Dolphins are on a bye in Week 6, but De'Von Achane suffered a concussion in Week 5 at New England. If Achane were to miss any time, then Wright would work in tandem with Raheem Mostert, and Wright would be a flex option in that scenario. He just had 13 carries for 86 yards against the Patriots. However, if Achane and Mostert are healthy, Wright would likely get minimal touches. In deeper leagues, it's worth stashing Wright for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB to see what happens to Achane heading into Week 7.
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Abdullah worked in tandem with Alexander Mattison in Week 5 at Denver with Zamir White (groin) out, and Abdullah had five carries for 42 yards and a touchdown and three catches for 9 yards on three targets. We'll see what happens with White heading into Week 6 against Pittsburgh, but Abdullah can be considered a flex option if White is out again, especially in PPR. Abdullah is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Injuries: Nico Collins (hamstring), Rashee Rice (knee), Christian Watson (ankle), Malik Nabers (concussion), Davante Adams (hamstring), Puka Nacua (knee), Cooper Kupp (ankle), A.J. Brown (hamstring), DeVonta Smith (concussion), Khalil Shakir (ankle), Xavier Legette (shoulder) and Adam Thielen (hamstring)
On a bye: Xavier Worthy, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Whittington, Tutu Atwell, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.
Check to see if available in shallow leagues: Calvin Ridley (83 percent rostered), Courtland Sutton (82 percent), Jakobi Meyers (78 percent), Keenan Allen (74 percent), Rome Odunze (72 percent), Darnell Mooney (72 percent) and Ladd McConkey (66 percent). Ridley has been a terrible Fantasy receiver this season with one game over 8.0 PPR points, but he has a great matchup against the Colts, who are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. ... Sutton had a down game in Week 5 against Las Vegas with 5.2 PPR points, but prior to that he scored at least 13.8 PPR points in each of his previous two outings. He should be considered a No. 3 receiver in Week 6 against the Chargers and rostered in all PPR leagues. ... Meyers just had the best game of any true No. 1 receiver against Denver in Week 5 with six catches for 72 yards on nine targets, and he should be considered at least a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues moving forward with Davante Adams expected to be traded.
Allen and Odunze haven't been great Fantasy assets this season, but I want to roster them for at least one more week. You can consider both No. 3 receivers in Week 6 against the Jaguars, who are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Mooney is my favorite player on this list, and I wrote in this column that he was the No. 1 receiver to add in Week 2. He has three games this season with at least seven targets and 14.6 PPR points, and he's worth starting in all leagues heading into Week 6 against the Panthers, who are No. 10 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. ... McConkey has two games this season with at least 14.9 PPR points, and I expect him to continue to improve as his rookie campaign rolls on. He should be added in all leagues and should eventually become a consistent No. 3 PPR receiver on a weekly basis.
Drop candidates: Rashee Rice (90 percent rostered), Jauan Jennings (87 percent), and Christian Watson (53 percent). ESPN and the NFL Network reported Monday that it's unlikely that Rice (knee) will play again this season even though he didn't suffer a torn ACL. You can stash Rice on IR with the hope he somehow returns for the Fantasy playoffs, but it appears safe to drop him in the majority of leagues. ... You can hold onto Jennings in 12-team leagues, but it's safe to drop him in 10-team leagues since everyone is healthy for the 49ers' main receivers. Jennings just had one catch for 13 yards on four targets in Week 5 against Arizona. ... Watson (ankle) might be able to return for Week 6 against Arizona, but that's not guaranteed. He's worth holding onto in 12-team leagues if you have the roster space, but you can drop him in all 10-team leagues while he's hurt.
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The Giants have two receivers worth adding in Robinson and Darius Slayton (9 percent rostered) but for different reasons. Robinson, as we've been saying for weeks, should be added to all leagues, and he scored at least 13.1 PPR points in three weeks in a row. He continues to be a go-to option for Daniel Jones, and Robinson has four games with at least eight targets. Slayton just replaced Malik Nabers (concussion) in Week 5 at Seattle and had eight catches for 122 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets. Slayton has now scored a touchdown in four games in a row without Nabers on the field going back to the end of 2023. Since Nabers can return in Week 6 against Cincinnati, it's risky to go all in on Slayton, but he should be added for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB. Robinson, where available, should be added for at least 15 percent of your remaining FAB.
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If you don't need a wide receiver this week or anyone to help you in Week 6, then you can make an argument for Smith-Schuster to be the No. 1 player to add in all leagues. In the first full game without Rashee Rice (knee), Smith-Schuster went off in Week 5 against New Orleans with seven catches for 130 yards on eight targets. But the Chiefs are on bye in Week 6, and who knows if Kansas City will try to trade for a wide receiver prior to Week 7 to help replace Rice. That's a small worry, but can Smith-Schuster keep this up? This was his best game since Week 18 of 2020, and he was just cut by the Patriots, where he made a minimal impact in 2023. Now, in 2022, Smith-Schuster was with the Chiefs, and Smith-Schuster had six games with at least 13.9 PPR points. I want to add him in all leagues, and hopefully, what he did in Week 5 is a sign of things to come. Smith-Schuster is worth adding for at least 15 percent of your remaining FAB.
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There are two Colts worth adding in Downs and Alec Pierce (29 percent rostered), but it depends on if Joe Flacco will remain the starter at quarterback. Downs should be added in all leagues even if Anthony Richardson (oblique) returns as the starter, and hopefully, what Downs has done in the past two games with Flacco can be replicated in some capacity. Against the Steelers and Jaguars, Downs had 17 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown on 21 targets. He's only played one full game with Richardson so far this season, which was Week 3, and Downs only had three catches for 22 yards on five targets against Chicago, but that was Downs coming off an extended absence from an ankle injury. I would add Downs for up to 15 percent of your remaining FAB. I'm only interested in Pierce in deeper leagues if Flacco starts, and the two connected for three catches for 134 yards and a touchdown on three targets against Jacksonville. While Pierce had two games to open the season with at least 16.6 PPR points with Richardson, I don't think Pierce will be a consistent Fantasy option now that Downs is healthy. Still, Pierce is worth adding for at least 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Tolbert is now the No. 2 receiver for the Cowboys with Brandin Cooks (knee) on injured reserve, and Tolbert just had seven catches for 87 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets at Pittsburgh. But he also scored at least 13.2 PPR points in three of his past four games, and now his targets should continue to be consistent. I like Tolbert as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in Week 6 against the Lions, who are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. It could be another big week for Tolbert, who is worth adding in all leagues for at least 15 percent of your remaining FAB.
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With the Raiders set to trade Davante Adams, that should allow Tucker to be the No. 2 receiver in Las Vegas opposite Jakobi Meyers, and Tucker is worth adding in all leagues for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB. He had a down game in Week 5 at Denver with two catches for 18 yards on five targets, but prior to that, he scored at least 15.4 PPR points in each of his two previous outings against Carolina and Cleveland, with 15 targets over that span. He's headed for a big role, and Tucker can emerge as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver once Adams is gone.
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Hopkins will hopefully benefit from the bye in Week 5 and be ready to go in a great matchup in Week 6 against the Colts, who are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Hopkins only has one game with more than 5.1 PPR points this season, but he dealt with a knee injury in training camp that hindered his production. I'm willing to trust Hopkins as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver, given the matchup with Indianapolis, and Hopkins is worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Lockett has scored at least 11.1 PPR points in three of five games this season, including two in a row against the Lions and Giants. He's still contributing even with DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba having solid starts to the year, and Lockett can be used as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in Week 6 against the 49ers. He's worth adding in all leagues for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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We'll see if the Jets make a trade this week to acquire Davante Adams, which would clearly limit the upside for Lazard. But it's hard to overlook what Lazard has done this season with a touchdown in three of five games, and he's scored at least 13.4 PPR points in those outings when he's found the end zone. He also has 18 targets in his past two games against Denver and Minnesota, and he can be a No. 3 Fantasy receiver against Buffalo as long as Adams isn't a member of the Jets. Lazard is worth adding in all leagues for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Wilson has gone three games in a row with at least six targets, and he scored at least 12.8 PPR points in two of those games. He should continue to be the No. 3 option in the passing game for the Cardinals behind Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride, but clearly, Wilson is making enough plays to be used as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. Heading into Week 6 against Green Bay, you should add Wilson for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Doubs is expected to return in Week 6 against the Cardinals after being suspended in Week 5 against the Rams due to conduct detrimental to the team. Hopefully, Doubs comes back and is a focal point of the offense, and he can still be a serviceable No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. He hasn't done much this season, and in two games with Jordan Love, Doubs is averaging just 8.5 PPR points per game. But he's capable of more, and he's worth stashing on your bench for at least 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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The Patriots offense is a mess heading into Week 6 against Houston, but Douglas has started to emerge as the team's best receiver. He's worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in PPR, and he has two games in his past three outings with at least 11.9 PPR points and nine targets. He's unlikely to score a lot of touchdowns, and we'll see what happens when Drake Maye takes over at quarterback. But Douglas is worth adding in PPR for at least 1 percent of your remaining FAB in deeper leagues.
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Coleman caught a 49-yard touchdown in Week 5 at Houston, but it was his lone reception of the game on five targets (and he appeared to step out of bounds). Khalil Shakir (ankle) didn't play against the Texans, and Shakir has clearly established himself as the No. 1 receiver for Josh Allen. I was hoping Coleman would do more with Shakir out, but Josh Allen was off in the game. Better days are ahead for Coleman, and he's a good stash candidate where available for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Injuries: David Njoku (knee), Evan Engram (hamstring), Taysom Hill (ribs), and T.J. Hockenson (knee).
On a bye: Travis Kelce, Colby Parkinson, Jonnu Smith, and T.J. Hockenson.
Check to see if available in shallow leagues: Isaiah Likely (80 percent rostered), Tucker Kraft (77 percent), T.J. Hockenson (71 percent), and Evan Engram (69 percent). Likely scored two touchdowns in Week 5 at Cincinnati and finished with 16.3 PPR points, but he only had three catches for 13 yards on three targets. Still, that's two huge outings on the season, and he's tied to Lamar Jackson. Likely isn't a must-add player, but he's also someone who can win you a week when he's involved in the red zone like this. ... Kraft has now scored at least 17.3 PPR points in each of his past two games against the Vikings, and Rams, and he should continue to be viewed as a No. 1 Fantasy tight end in all leagues moving forward. I like Kraft as a top-five Fantasy tight end in Week 6 against Arizona. ... Hockenson is getting closer to a return from last year's torn ACL, and he could play as early as Week 7 after Minnesota's bye. When healthy, Hockenson will be a low-end No. 1 Fantasy tight end in all leagues.
Drop candidates: Cole Kmet (79 percent rostered), Zach Ertz (75 percent), and Mike Gesicki (48 percent). Kmet scored 25.7 PPR points in Week 3 at Indianapolis, but he's been at 8.7 PPR points or less in every other game this season. It will be tough to trust him when all the receivers in Chicago are healthy, which is the case heading into Week 6 against Jacksonville in London. ... Ertz has yet to score a touchdown this season, and he just had three PPR points in Week 5 against Cleveland despite a season-high eight targets. Jayden Daniels isn't relying on Ertz, and he's an easy drop in non- and 0.5-PPR leagues heading into Week 6 against Baltimore. ... In the past three games with Tee Higgins active, Gesicki has combined for just 13.9 PPR points, with eight targets over that span. Erick All is taking targets away from Gesicki, and he's not worth holding in most Fantasy leagues heading into Week 6 against the Giants.
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Conklin has scored at least 11.5 PPR points in two of his past three games, and he has 17 targets in his past two outings against Denver and Minnesota. We'll see if the Jets make a trade for Davante Adams this week, but if they don't, then I like Conklin as a low-end starter against Buffalo on Monday night. He's worth adding for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Nico Collins (hamstring) is considered week-to-week, which should hopefully allow Schultz to be more productive for the Texans and Fantasy managers. He's scored 7.4 PPR points or less in every game this season, but he does have 11 targets in his past two outings against the Jaguars and Bills. The targets will hopefully rise as C.J. Stroud needs help to replace Collins, and I like Schultz as a low-end starter in all leagues heading into Week 6 at New England. He's worth adding for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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We'll see if Hill (ribs) can return in Week 6 against Tampa Bay after he was out in Week 5 at Kansas City, and he could see some time under center with Derek Carr (oblique) banged up. That would most likely just be as a runner, but Hill ran for two touchdowns in his last game in Week 4 at Atlanta with six carries for 24 yards. Keep an eye on the injury report for the Saints, and Hill has top-10 upside if he returns to action. He's worth adding for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Otton has scored at least 9.7 PPR points in two of his past three games, and he should continue to be a factor for Baker Mayfield moving forward. We'll see what happens with Otton if Jalen McMillan (hamstring) and Trey Palmer (concussion) are back in Week 6 at New Orleans, but Otton should be considered a low-end starter in all leagues against the Saints. He's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Johnson just had the best game of his rookie campaign in Week 5 at Seattle with five catches for 48 yards on five targets, and we'll see if he can become a bigger part of the Giants offense moving forward. He didn't have to share the field with Malik Nabers (concussion) against the Seahawks, which helped, but Johnson could be worth a look as a stash candidate in deeper leagues. He's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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DST streamers
Texans (62 percent rostered) at NE
Eagles (27 percent rostered) vs. CLE
Buccaneers (27 percent rostered) at NO
Chargers (28 percent rostered) at DEN
Falcons (15 percent rostered) at CAR
Kicker streamers
Chase McLaughlin (42 percent rostered) at NO
Jake Elliott (32 percent rostered) vs. CLE
Austin Seibert (42 percent rostered) at BAL
Cameron Dicker (23 percent rostered) at DEN
Greg Joseph (2 percent rostered) vs. CIN
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