The Week 6 Waiver Wire Has Real Gems

Adonai Mitchell is expected to return this week following a finger injury that may have required surgery. Mattek highlights Mitchell's elite target volume and average depth of target, noting that he out-targeted Garrett Wilson in his last full game before the injury.

Alvin Kamara is dealing with a back injury and played only 12 snaps in his last game, primarily limited to early downs. His availability for the upcoming week remains uncertain.

Brandon Cooks is viewed as a low-end fantasy option despite scoring a touchdown, as the 49ers' target hierarchy is dominated by Mike Evans, George Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey.

Mattek expresses regret for ranking Brandin Cooks as high as 14, suggesting he is a less desirable roster hold than stashing Christian Kirk.

Despite a strong fantasy season, Brenton Strange falls below historical thresholds for startability, specifically failing to reach 75% of routes or top-two target volume on his team.

Brevin Jordan's current production is unlikely to be sustainable due to the strange red zone play-calling and target competition from multiple wide receivers and other tight ends like Josh Cameron and Nate Borkercher.

Mattek notes that Brian Robinson Jr. is a handcuff running back worth saving on rosters.

Mattek advises dropping Brian Thomas Jr. after he recorded zero production and only 59% route participation last week.

CeeDee Lamb suffered a quad contusion on Thursday night and was unable to finish the game. Mattek considers him legitimately questionable for the upcoming week.

Charlie Kolar is a deep-league tight end option who led the Chargers' tight end room in snaps last week.

Chase Brown has lost significant role share to Samaje Perine, including high-leverage situations, and is struggling with efficiency and ball security, evidenced by a recent fumble.

Christian Kirk is a recommended stash candidate as he nears a return from IR; Mattek prefers him over other depth options like Brandin Cooks, citing his proven 30-point upside and potential for a 72% route share upon return.

Mattek is dropping Courtland Sutton, noting that despite a touchdown last week, he failed to earn additional targets and does not believe in his talent.

Demario Douglas is a secondary waiver option worth a minimal bid, but he is ranked behind Efton Chisholm in terms of priority.

Dylan Sampson is a sneaky waiver wire target who is eligible to return from IR and likely to play this week. He is a former SEC Offensive Player of the Year with proven efficiency in limited NFL work and should be prioritized over backfield teammates Quintez Judkins and Raheem Sanders.

Eli Reridon is a waiver target who posted 10 PPR points on a 50% route share and 16% target share; he would be a locked-in starter if Hunter Henry were to miss time.

Mattek notes that if Hunter Henry were to get injured, he would immediately rank Reridon as a starter for the New England Patriots.

Isaiah Bond is a deep-league waiver target following Casey Concepcion's injury; however, Mattek questions his actual talent level despite a 25% target share and 10 PPR points in his last outing.

Jadarrian Price is a high-priority waiver target for playoff-bound teams. His return is expected to consolidate the backfield, likely pushing out Emanuel Wilson and George Holani.

Jalen Reagor is a low-end waiver pickup who may see 65-70% of routes in the upcoming game against the Chargers, with Mattek giving him a slight lean over Cyrus Allen due to his tenure with the team.

Jordan Mason is a recommended waiver wire target for teams needing running back depth, with a confirmed return expected in Week 7 following the Vikings' bye week.

Justin Watson was signed to the practice squad and could potentially jump ahead of Jalen Reagor and Cyrus Allen in the depth chart given his history with the team.

Kendre Miller is a potential low-end starter if Alvin Kamara misses time, though his outlook is clouded by a lack of clarity regarding Kamara's injury status. Mattek describes Miller as a 'fine rusher' but notes the Saints' backfield usage is currently skewed by pass-protection needs.

Kendrick Bourne is viewed as a low-end flex option. Despite a 16% target share and 12 PPR points, he only ran routes on 61% of plays and is not considered an every-down player. Mattek advises against overreacting to his recent performance.

Kenyan Drake is dealing with a concussion, which opens up a potential one-week streaming opportunity for Mason Taylor.

Marvin Harrison Jr. is not expected to have a significant fantasy role on the Houston Texans; historical comparisons for in-season traded receivers suggest low upside.

Mason Taylor is a one-week fill-in option at tight end who reached a 63% route share and is expected to see an 82% route share if Kenyan Drake remains sidelined due to a concussion.

Pat Freiermuth continues to be a beneficiary of the Steelers' passing volume and offensive scheme. With a 79% route share and 21% target share, Mattek views him as a solid low-end TE1 or high-end TE2 in fantasy football.

Quez Watkins is a high-upside waiver target if CeeDee Lamb misses time due to his quad contusion. Mattek notes that Watkins has a proven target share sample when Lamb or George Pickens are off the field, and if Lamb is confirmed out, Watkins becomes a viable starting receiver in fantasy lineups.

Raheem Sanders suffered a hip injury during the game against the Jets, making his status for the upcoming week unclear.

Roman Wilson is considered a drop candidate. He recorded zero targets in the first half before suffering a finger dislocation and is viewed as inferior to Jeremy Bernard.

Roschon Johnson is a deep-league stash who saw increased usage (40% snap share) while Khalil Mulinga was out; he remains the clear RB2 behind D'Onta Foreman.

Samaje Perine is a viable waiver target as he has overtaken Chase Brown in high-leverage snaps, reaching 51% of total snaps and offering a dependable floor due to Joe Burrow's tendency to target running backs.

Terrance Ferguson is a recommended stash for 5-0 teams or those needing tight end help. Mattek expects him to 'absolutely smash' upon his return from injury, as he holds a high-value role in the Rams' offense.

Trey Harris is a drop candidate due to a hamstring injury.

Tyler Higbee is a top-15 tight end option while Terrance Ferguson is sidelined. Higbee occupies the same specific role as Ferguson, evidenced by a 64% route share and 11% target share on Monday night. Mattek notes this role is distinct from the one played by Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen.

Zach Charbonnet is a high-priority waiver target nearing S-tier status. While he may miss the upcoming Thursday game, he is expected to be active shortly thereafter and should operate in a two-man backfield with George Holani, likely serving as a low-end RB2.