With Week 6 nearly in the books, we're over one-third of the way through the NFL season. However, for most fantasy managers, who operate on a compressed timeline, we're already halfway to your league's postseason, making these next few waiver cycles more important than ever.
Week 6 didn't feature quite as many serious injuries as some earlier ones, but we did see one potentially season-altering incident when Aaron Rodgers was carted off the field with a broken collarbone. Just as the Packers now have to make some serious adjustments, the unlucky owner in your league will need to find a new quarterback.
Between that and other developments, including the Ezekiel Elliott suspension saga, it should be another wild week on the waiver wire. Below, read up on 10 players you should consider adding to your roster.
Darren McFadden, RB
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Week 6 performance: N/A
One thing to know: No one knows for sure whether every-down-back Ezekiel Elliott will be allowed to play in Week 7, so fantasy managers should be scrambling to snag his backups. While Alfred Morris is the more popular option, DallasCowboys.com writer Bryan Broaddus guessed that McFadden, who has yet to carry the ball this year, will get the start if Elliott's suspension is upheld.
Orleans Darkwa, RB
Team: New York Giants
Week 6 performance: 117 rushing yards, 13 receiving yards, 1 reception
One thing to know: It's already clear that Darkwa isn't much of a receiving threat, but the Tulane product has been relentless on the ground, averaging over five yards per carry for the second consecutive week. With Odell Beckham Jr. sidelined for the rest of the season, he should continue to see plenty of action as a primary offensive weapon.
Cole Beasley, WR
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Week 5 performance: 23 receiving yards, 4 receptions, 2 touchdowns
One thing to know: It's been a disappointing season for Beasley through six weeks, but he began to turn things around in his last game, pulling in a pair of touchdown passes from Dak Prescott. Expect the run-happy Cowboys to give him more targets going forward, especially if Ezekiel Elliott ends up missing time.
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