Fantasy Football Week 6: Waiver Wire Pickups
By Dan Thomas
1. Sammie Coates, WR – Pittsburgh Steelers (38% Owned)
After a bad preseason the Sammie Coates hype-train was derailed. However, his performances in back-to-back games has the train running again.
In each of the last two games Coates has had six receptions and at least eight targets. His 139 receiving yards and two touchdown receptions in Week 5 were both season and career highs.
His physical capabilities has never been a question. His acceleration and breakaway speed was on display when he roasted (embarrassed, humiliated and smoked) cornerback Marcus Williams for a 72-yard touchdown in the first quarter in Week 5.
Just like we saw frequently during the preseason, he does still manage to make some crucial mental mistakes. That too was also on display in Week 5 when he dropped an easy touchdown pass against the Jets. Yet, Coates only needs one or two receptions to make his fantasy impact felt due to his big play ability.
The Steelers have one of the best offenses in the NFL and as long as Ben Roethlisberger is under center, that will not change. If Coates can continue to get consistent targets like he has over the last two weeks, he could vault himself into WR2 consideration.