Fantasy Football Week 6: Top Waiver Wire Targets After Rico Dowdle's Explosion
October 9, 2025 Congratulations, you survived the first set of bye weeks! With only the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings on bye in Week 6, navigating roster decisions becomes significantly easier. However, both teams feature numerous fantasy-relevant players, creating competition on the waiver wire. Here are the top pickups to target as we head into Week 6. The No-Brainer Add RB Rico Dowdle, Carolina Panthers While we typically limit recommendations to players rostered in under 50% of leagues, exceptions must be made for no-brainer additions. A running back who rushes for over 200 yards qualifies as such an exception. Dowdle was positioned for a significant game against Miami in Week 5 due to Chuba Hubbard's calf injury, and he delivered spectacularly for those who started him. His final line: 23 rushes for 206 yards and a touchdown, plus three receptions for 28 yards. He recorded six carries of 10+ yards. This marked the first time Dowdle exceeded 10 carries this seas...