Fantasy Football 2016 Rankings, Sleepers & Week 6 Waiver Wire: Top 5 NFL Players To Pick Up This Week

One of the most important things you can do in order to win your Fantasy Football league is stay on top of your waiver wire. Finding that gem player that no one else knows about can make the difference each and every week.

Here are five players you should consider signing for Week 6.

1. Orleans Darkwa

This may seem like a desperate move, but if you’re having running back issues, it may be worth a try. The New York Giants are having a plethora of problems at running back. Shane Vereen has been placed on Injured Reserve and Rashad Jennings has a thumb injury. The Giants need Orleans Darkwa to step up next week against the Baltimore Ravens. If Darkwa and the Giants lose this one, their season could very well be over.

2. Terrance Williams

Dez Bryant’s return remains a mystery. As long as the Dallas Cowboys are winning, there’s no real urgent need to rush Bryant (or Tony Romo for that matter) back. And as long as Bryant is out, Terrance Williams and Cole Beasley are going to keep getting the football. Williams has found the end zone just once this year, but the Green Bay Packers (the Cowboys next opponent) have numerous injuries in their secondary. Williams should have a solid Week 6.

3. Jesse James

Without Heath Miller catching passes from Ben Roethlisberger, Jesse James is the next man up. James has caught a touchdown pass in three of his last four games. It’s extremely difficult to focus so much on James considering Antonio Brown is being double teamed, and Le’Veon Bell is carving up defensive lines. James and the Steelers take on the Miami Dolphins next week in a favorable matchup.

4. Carson Wentz

It’s surprising, but Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is still available in most leagues. Yes, he threw his first interception this previous week, and it couldn’t have come at a worst time, but it’s only one bad pick. Wentz has to take on the red-hot Washington Redskins in his next game, but there’s still no telling if Josh Norman is even going to play because of an injury.

5. Brock Osweiler

The Houston Texans suffered one of the worst defeats in Week 5, but it’s time to move on because they have an AFC South title to defend. Osweiler doesn’t resemble anything close to a $72 million quarterback, and after that abysmal performance, he could very well be available in your league. Osweiler and the Texans take on the Indianapolis Colts next week, who rank 30^th overall in total defense. If Osweiler can’t get the job done against the Colts defense, it’s time to bail completely on this option.