Fantasy Football Week 6: Waiver Wire Pickups

By Dan Thomas | Oct 11, 2016

Oct 9, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Sammie Coates (14) catches a pass for a touchdown as New York Jets cornerback Marcus Williams (20) pursues during the first quarter at Heinz Field against the New York Jets. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) throws on the run in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

The waiver wire is what will end up making or breaking your fantasy football season. Here are a few players that could help you off the wire in Week 6.

Looking for a starter this week in fantasy football? I got you covered. Looking to add some bench depth this week? I got you covered. What position did you say you needed? No worries. I have options for all the main positions (QB, RB, WR, TE) for owners this week.

For these purposes, we will being using Yahoo! Fantasy Football as a guideline. Any player that is 50 percent owned or less is eligible.

Oct 9, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New England Patriots running back James White (28) runs the ball for a first downs against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Patriots won 33-13. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

5. James White, RB – New England Patriots (46% Owned)

With Tom Brady returning last week he elevates the entire Patriots offense. Whatever you saw and thought you knew about their offense in Weeks 1-4 you can forget it.

In his first game in New England’s offense with Brady this season, White had a season-high in carries (5), rushing yards (26), and receiving yards (63). This was in a game against the Cleveland Browns where the Patriots absolutely dominated. In games where the score is closer or especially when (if?) the Patriots are trailing, White should see more opportunities.

In the Patriots final seven games in 2015 (including playoffs) White had four or more receptions in five of them. This makes him a fine add in PPR leagues.

His stock will take a hit when Dion Lewis returns. But until then he should be added.

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