RosterWatch Waiver Wire Cheat Sheet: Week 6

Byron BylineWinning fantasy football means being active on the weekly waiver wire. You have to be, as the season morphs before our very eyes from week to week in dramatic fashion. It’s nearly impossible to go coast to coast in any competitive league with the team you drafted. What this means is, every week you need to identify the unproductive garbage at the bottom of your roster – and exchange those players for the hottest new pickups of the week. Often times these free agent acquisitions end up being valuable commodities that can change the course of your season.

The RosterWatch Waiver Wire Cheat Sheet is a weekly tool that will help you easily navigate this process, with expert results guaranteed. Researching free agent pickups can be mind-numbing and time-consuming, so we’ve done all the work for you with this simple one-page document. Use it exactly like the Draft Cheat Sheet- start at the top and work your way to the bottom.

All players in the tool are less than 50% owned across all major fantasy sites. Many of them may even be had for free on Wednesday morning after waivers run. Please post any questions about the player rankings within this tool in the comments section below.

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35 Comments

  1. ↓ Post By icepick16

    .5 PPR. OBJ or Crabtree?

    1. ↓ Post By icepick16

      Or Allen Robinson

    2. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      icepick16-

      We like ODB. Crab is hobbled, plus PHI is monster matchup for NYG WR- and we have been the sickest about Odell since January- also scouted him live at LSU Pro Day- he’s an incredible talent. Good luck

  2. ↓ Post By grh1988

    Got Jimmy on bye and was planning to use Donnell up until last week. Still saw he played 76% of snaps so i’m not quite sure what to do, play him or grab somebody like ASJ/Ebron off the wire.

    Also I think I know the answer to this, but if I were picking up Williams/Oliver on waivers, would you drop crowell or MJD for him?

    Thanks

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      grh1988-

      Drop MJD. If Calvin doesn’t play we would consider Ebron here. Donnell could be at risk with the return of Odell- he only got 1 target last week. That said, going back and looking- ATL was a very tough matchup on the season for TEs, so the defense may have dictated this. It’s a better matchup this week, but neither guy has a monster matchup. Right now, without knowing more about Calvin- we say roll Donnell out one more time. Good luck.

  3. ↓ Post By The Jackal

    Better RB pick up…non-ppr:

    1. Fred Jackson
    2. A. Bradshaw
    3. B. Oliver
    4. A. Williams

    Also, trade offer: Stafford and A. Brown for Rodgers and M. Bennett. Your thoughts? Thanks

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      The Jackal-

      Depends long term or short -term. If you need wins now (don’t we always need these?) – it’s Andre. If you are looking long-term it’s Bradshaw, then Jackson and that is very very close. We like the Indy offense better.

      We would do the deal if we are the ones getting ABrown. Good luck

  4. ↓ Post By Elbenino

    Should I trade Cobb and sproles for megaton? That leaves me with Benjamin, d Jax, and Torrey smith at wr and I also have gronk and Kelce as my te. And Jennings and Fred Jackson at rb

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Elbenino-

      Yes, we would do that. It’s a fair deal. We hope you own Andre Williams. We’d also go to the waiver wire and look for a decent WR you can’t start over Torrey. Good luck.

    2. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      p.s. We always like getting the premium player in these two for one’s- we take the gamble on Calvin. It’s the kind of move that can put you over the top when it’s time for a playoff run.

  5. ↓ Post By nmarino028

    I need a TE in a couple leagues where I have graham and kelce on bye. Both have Jordan Reed and Dwayne Allen available. Who do you guys prefer this week (one is ppr and one isn’t). Also knowshon is out there, who should I drop out of Lamar miller, Gerhart, DMC, mike Evans or hang tight? Full PPR

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      nmarino028-

      LOVE Dwayne Allen. We’d drop Gerhart for Knowshon. Good luck.

  6. ↓ Post By nmarino028

    Also I need to add tim wright, cool, clay or Heath miller for this week in a different standard league. Who do you guys like?

    1. ↓ Post By nmarino028

      Cook*.. Ebron is there too. I see the chest sheet, but can you rank who you like for this week please? Thanks guys!

    2. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      nmarino028-

      We lean Miller here. Also suggest you look at the matchup tool we posted today- and identify which of those TEs have the best matchup for this week. That would play heavenly into our decision. Good luck!

      1. ↓ Post By nmarino028

        Okay thanks! Yes Iove the matchup tool! Use it every week!!

  7. ↓ Post By Nikkicurligirl

    Leaning heavily towards sitting Stafford this week…instead I could roll out Eli M, Kirk Cousins or Austin D. League is a 1 pt PPR, -3 for interceptions, 6 pt TD. Which way would u go? Thanks!

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Nikkicurligirl-

      If you are worried about Stafford (rightfully so- esp if Calvin is still out or limited which is where much of Stafford’s value comes from)- then we would roll out Eli and feel very good about it in a potential division shootout with PHI. Good luck.

  8. ↓ Post By cwink2121

    I’m 1-4 and need to do something. This is a one point PPR, 12 team league. The team on left is mine, right is best looking trade partner. In order to get Gio he wants Dez or Julio back, I’m thinking Williams for Benjamin, what suggestions would you have to offer.

    RBs:
    R. Jennings – M. Forte
    F. Gore – G. Bernard
    J. Hill – A. Williams (NYG)
    C. Hyde – M. Asiata
    J. McKinnon – L. Blount

    WRs:
    Dez – R. Cobb
    Julio – TY Hilton
    Kelvin B – E. Decker
    M. Floyd – R. Cooper
    (open) – G. Jennings

    Can I honestly afford a Dez or Julio for Gio or Forte? What about Kelvin or Floyd for A. Williams?

    Do you think Dez or Julio w/ Jennings or McKinnon for Gio w/ Cobb is fair?

    Is his team too stacked where he won’t trade unless it’s big in his favor?

    Is there anything you can suggest I attempt

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      I’d try to trade Floyd for Williams and Decker. GL

      1. ↓ Post By cwink2121

        He bit on it actually. Thanks guys. Williams will be helpful.

        1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

          cwink2121-

          Congratulations, this is a huge win for you. As nothing is guaranteed with Floyd right now, and wins are at a premium. Andre is a very nice addition to your squad.

  9. ↓ Post By jocrawfo

    I really think I should pick up Brian quick. Should I drop Cruz or Crabtree to do this? I need help at wide receiver and I can’t trust either for consistent numbers

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      jocrawfo-

      This is very close. Quick should def be owned, and started in most leagues. Right now, we might lean towards dropping Crabtree over Cruz. All stats show it’s a very close call. Think we like the Eli passing game more right now.

  10. ↓ Post By cwink2121

    What Defense do you all like this week from:

    Eagles, Lions, Bills, Colts, Packers, Panthers, Cowboys, Dolphins, Giants, Bears, Falcons, Bucs, Chiefs, Redskins, Jags, Rams, Jets, Browns, Vikings, or Raiders???

    I know that’s a lot, but that’s all available.

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      cwink2121-

      Please refer to the waiver cheat sheet. Eagles have been a tremendous play every week but one. Detroit is another very viable option against a shaky Vikings team. DET has been a solid play on the season.

  11. ↓ Post By The Jackal

    Non-PPR

    1. Would you drop Cam Newton for Tom Brady?
    2. Would you drop Michael Floyd for Gronk? (TE not required in our league) Thanks.

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      The Jackal-

      Yes, we would drop Floyd for Gronk in a heartbeat. The other question is tougher. With Cam’s mobility limited, we might like Brady more if you are looking to win right now. We’d recommend you go look at their upcoming match ups and bye weeks and factor all of that in. Only thing that worries us a tad is that Cam sucked the first half of last yr too, and came on really strong for playoff fantasy teams late. This year it’s possible his mobility may improve over the course of the season as well. Is there nobody else you can drop, and what other QBs are on your waiver wire?

  12. ↓ Post By CWShive

    Non-PPR league,

    I have to find a replacement for Brees, my choices are…

    Ryan Fitzpatrick
    Austin Davis
    Jake Locker
    Geno smith
    Mike Glennon
    Blake Bortles
    Carson Palmer(I like this choice, if he’s playing, but just in case…)
    Kyle Orton
    Teddy Bridgewater

    This is a one week fix…

    Thanks

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      CWShive-

      Please refer to the highest rated QBs on our WK6 Waiver Wire Cheat Sheet. I like Fitzpatrick for a bounce back at home on Thurs night in a game that will likely require some points. Good luck.

  13. ↓ Post By The Jackal

    Non-PPR

    Would you drop Spiller and Asiata for A. Williams and Fred Jackson? Thanks.

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      The Jackal-

      We would def drop Spiller for Fjax- although there could be a case for owning both because if one of them goes down the other becomes an RB1 must start. Asiata for Williams is close- we like Andrew and own him in all of our leagues. He’s going to be valuable the next few weeks, and may still have a stand alone role even when Rashad returns. But, barring injury Asiata has been very solid and looks like a solid play long-term on the season. It’s his job. Good luck.

  14. ↓ Post By bethany2377

    Thanks for all the advice, guys.

    What are your thoughts on Jordan Reed vs Niles Paul? Think it’s safe to drop Paul for Reed this week? I also have Jordan Cameron so I don’t want to carry both. And between the three guys, who would you start this week?

    1. ↓ Post By bethany2377

      Oh, and I’m in a standard scoring league.

  15. ↓ Post By supercp81

    I got 2 WR spots to fill and 3 WR to choose from Eddie royal, Mohamad sanu, DeSean jackson

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