Bye Weeks: Bengals, Lions, Dolphins, Vikings
Key Injuries:
- RB David Montgomery had a groin injury and is week to week.
- QB Michael Penix had a rib injury and was in pain.
- WR Marvin Harrison JR was traded to the Texans and may not play much.
- WR KC Concepcion had a head injury for the Browns.
- TE TJ Hockenson had a concussion and was ruled out.
- RB TreVeyon Henderson hurt his ankle.
- RB Will Shipley hurt his foot with a partial tear and will be out a few months.
- WR Ben Skowronek hurt his calf and was ruled out for the Steelers.
- WR Roman Wilson also was hurt for the Steelers.
- WR Deebo Samuel for the 49ers pulled a hammy and will miss a few weeks.
- TE Kenyon Sadique banged up for the Jets.
Waiver Wire:
- RB Dameon Pierce is the guy to back up Saquon now.
- QB Tua Tagovaiola is desperate against the Bears.
- WR Denzel Boston for the Browns is an option for the CK Concepcion injury.
- TE Gavin Bartholomew for the Hockenson injury.
- RB Coney Kiner is the guy to get for the Henderson injury.
- WR Germie Bernard for the Roman Wilson injury.
- RB Woody Marks for the Montgomery injury.
- WR DeMario Douglas went off for the Patriots.
- TE Pat Freiermuth is a streamer.
- WR Kendrick Bourne for the Cardinals.
- WR Brandon Cooks for the Deebo injury is key.
- RB Samaje Perine is gaining trust for the Bengals.
- WR Darius Cooper for the Eagles if you are desperate.
- RB Kimani Vidal is getting more carries for the Chargers.
Non-starters trending up for week 6:
- WR Dontavion Wicks against the Panthers could slap.
- WR Demario Douglass against the Jets is nice.
- QB Jameis Winston against the Saints is smart.
- QB Tyler Schuck against the Giants is also good.
- WR Darnell Mooney against the Giants is big.
- TE Isaiah Likely is likely a starter now.
- TE Juwan Johnson against the Saints.
- TE Colby Parkinson against the Cardinals is nice.
- WR Jordan Whittingham against the Cardinals is solid.
- RB Blake Corum against the Cardinals is hot.
- WR Matthew Golden against the Cowboys is gold.
Busts:
- QB CJ Stroud overseas at the Jaguars.
- QB Bo Nix against the Seahawks is rough.
- WR Jalen Waddle against the Seahawks is bad.
- QB Aaron Rogers against the Buccaneers is touchy.
- WR DK Metcalf isn’t any good either.
- QB Justin Herbert is done for fantasy value until further notice.
- RB Omarion Hampton against the Chiefs is rough.
Nasty Sleeper: RB Alvin Kamara against the Giants will be huge.
