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Fantasy football waiver wire offers eight key adds for Week 6

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Fantasy football waiver wire offers eight key adds for Week 6

Summary

As Week 6 of the NFL season approaches, fantasy football managers can seek out players from the waiver wire. Four teams are on bye: the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals, and Miami Dolphins. Eight players are highlighted for potential addition, including Woody Marks (RB, Houston Texans), Brenton Strange (TE, Jacksonville Jaguars), and Germie Bernard (WR, Pittsburgh Steelers). Marks has gained significant attention following an increased role in Houston's backfield, especially with David Montgomery's injury. Strange has been consistent for Jacksonville and could be a reliable TE option. Bernard steps into a larger role as the Steelers face roster challenges due to injuries. Managers should consider these players to bolster their lineups for the upcoming week.

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By the Numbers

•Four teams are on bye in Week 6: Lions, Vikings, Bengals, Dolphins.
•Woody Marks has increased touches after David Montgomery's injury.
•Brenton Strange has had back-to-back strong performances for the Jaguars.
•Germie Bernard is stepping up for the Steelers amidst injuries to other receivers.
•Fantasy managers should act quickly to add these players before Week 6.

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What they're saying

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After a two-team bye week in Week 5, we have four teams idle in Week 6 (Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins). Here are eight must-adds from the Week 6 fantasy football waiver wire.
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