Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Early Pickup for Week 6

It's never too early to prepare for your next game and have the chance to strengthen your fantasy football lineups. Here are some options to consider for Week 6, which features four teams (Chiefs, Rams, Dolphins and Vikings) playing on byes.

Tank Bigsby, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars (22% on roster)

After this young running back's performance in Week 5, the rumor that Tank Bigsby is the NFL's most improved player will definitely grow. Bigsby completely outclassed Travis Etienne Jr., the Jaguars' incumbent starter, as one of the main drivers of the team's 37-34 victory over the Colts.

Bigsby was electric all day, averaging 7.8 yards per carry and totaling 129 yards and two touchdowns. His 25.4 fantasy points made him the highest scoring RB in Week 5 after the first few games.

Normally I'd say something like, “You should add talented backups,” but this could be more than a simple case like this. Doug Pederson hasn't shied away from playing the hot hand this season; This is as hot as it gets. Consider Bigsby 1B to Etienne 1A – with room to grow.

Tyler Conklin, TE, New York Jets (30%)

The tight end position has been a nightmare this season. Most fantasy managers simply take any consistent points wherever they can get them. If you value consistency, Tyler Conklin's last three games might be of interest to you.

Conklin caught six balls Sunday in London, his third straight game with four or more receptions and six or more targets. Get Conklin if you need help at tight end (which, let's face it, you probably do).

Josh Downs, WR, Indianapolis Colts (40%)

Let's hope this is the last call for Downs off waivers.

Since returning from injury, Downs has collected 20 catches on 26 targets for 173 yards and a touchdown in three games.

The Colts' passing game is firing on all cylinders with Joe Flacco at the helm, but regardless of whether Anthony Richardson returns in Week 6, Downs is so talented that he should be able to move forward now that he's healthy. He should be in more than half of fantasy leagues.

BONUS: Jaylen Wright (8%), Ty Chandler (28%)

Yes, both the Vikings and Dolphins will be playing byes in Week 6, but now is exactly the time to plan ahead if you're in good shape in the standings. Both De'Von Achane and Aaron Jones suffered injuries in Week 5. Raheem Mostert returned for the Dolphins, but Wright received significant touches and passed the veteran (86 yards to 80). Chandler stepped in and carried the load for the Vikings against the Jets, managing 16 touches but for just 39 yards. Still, both are valuable backup players who should be used in many more leagues.