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Fantasy Football: Kimani Vidal should wake up among top sleepers off the waiver wire in Week 6

Fantasy Football: Kimani Vidal should wake up among top sleepers off the waiver wire in Week 6

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Alright fantasy heads, let's huddle up because Week 6 is looking like a classic 'next man up' situation, and if you're not scouring that waiver wire like it's the last slice of pizza at the draft party, you're already losing. We're all chasing that elusive edge, that league-winning pickup that lets you talk trash with confidence come Sunday, and Scott Pianowski’s sleeper list is basically the cheat code.Last week was a solid preview—Michael Carter, who we’ve been hyping, straight-up led the Arizona backfield committee and finished as the RB11, which is just filthy value for a guy you probably grabbed for free. Jaxson Dart landed at QB16 despite some turnovers, and Kendre Miller, while sharing touches, still showed out.Now, let's get into the real juice for Week 6, starting with a backfield that’s about to get interesting. Chargers rookie RB Kimani Vidal, rostered in just 21% of Yahoo leagues, is a name you need to know.Dude’s been basically a ghost since entering the league in 2024, but with Omarion Hampton sidelined with an ankle issue, it’s a two-man show between Vidal and Hassan Haskins. It’s wild that Haskins is sitting around 50% rostered when both these guys are gonna eat, especially after Miami’s rush defense got absolutely gashed by Rico Dowdle last week—like, they looked like a practice squad out there.This is a pure hot-hand situation, and Vidal has just as much shot as Haskins to pop off; the Chargers' O-line is banged up, sure, but Miami’s front seven is so leaky it might not even matter. Then there’s TE Mason Taylor, still chilling at 33% rostered, which is criminal because his breakout is low-key being ignored.His opportunities have climbed for three straight weeks, peaking with a 9-67-0 line against the Cowboys, plus a two-point conversion that pushed him to TE10 for the week. He’s become the clear second option in the New York passing attack, and while Denver isn’t the dream matchup, the schedule softens up soon.Don’t sleep on Seattle’s TE AJ Barner either, only 10% rostered—yeah, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the headline act, but Barner’s been steadily improving, already boasting four touchdown grabs and a monster 7-53-2 line in that shootout with Tampa Bay, earning him the TE1 spot for the week. The Jaguars are the eighth-best matchup for tight ends, and for sleeper TEs, that touchdown equity is everything.Now, for a real leap of faith: Panthers QB Bryce Young against the Cowboys. He’s only cracked the top 20 once in five starts, but Dallas’s defense has been a sieve all season, basically rolling out the red carpet for every QB they face (QB8, QB2, QB1, QB6, QB7 finishes).Look at who’s feasted against them—Russell Wilson (since benched, lol), Caleb Williams (still a project), and Justin Fields (always a rollercoaster). The Cowboys play pinball football; they score fast, but they keep opponents in the game, and that could easily push Young to his best outing of the year.Over in Kansas City, WR Tyquan Thornton (20% rostered) is your deep threat flier—this might be his last start as the central guy with Rashee Rice returning from suspension soon, but he’s scored in three of his last four games, and the one he didn’t, he still dropped a 3-90-0 line at Jacksonville. He leads the NFL in deep targets, and even when the roster’s full, I bet he stays relevant; plus, Detroit’s secondary is banged up, making this matchup sweeter.Finally, RB Kenneth Gainwell (39% rostered) is a sneaky depth add—he went off in Europe against the Vikings with 134 total yards and two touchdowns when Jaylen Warren was out, and though Warren’s back after the bye, Gainwell’s performance might’ve earned him more touches. Cleveland this week isn’t ideal, but with two juicy Cincy matchups ahead (Weeks 7 and 11), he’s worth stashing. So, hit that wire, folks—it’s where championships are built, one sleeper at a time.

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