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Fantasy football: top 10 waiver wire Week 6 pickups

By Zachary Thompson

Oct 9, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Charles Clay (85) runs upfield after catching a pass in the 1st quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Charles Clay (85) runs upfield after catching a pass in the 1st quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (29) is tackled by a Pittsburgh Steelers defender during the second half of their game at Heinz Field. The Steelers won, 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (29) is tackled by a Pittsburgh Steelers defender during the second half of their game at Heinz Field. The Steelers won, 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /

Bilal Powell-RB-New York Jets (44.6%)

The Jets continue to work both Matt Forte and Bilal Powell into their running back rotation, and lately it has been Powell who has looked the more effective of the two backs. If Powell is still available in your league, he can be a great addition from the waiver wire week 6 although he won’t have a locked-in starting spot unless Forte goes down.

Powell didn’t go off against the Steelers, but Brad Evans made a great point before the game.

In Week 5, he played 27 snaps compared to 37 for Forte. He ran the ball just four times for ten yards, but he hauled in six passes for 41 yards.  Powell hasn’t gotten all the fantasy football buzz he deserves since he hasn’t gotten into the end zone, but he has caught six passes for at least 40 yards in three straight weeks.

In PPR leagues, Powell is a great add, but he does have tough matchups the next two weeks against the Cardinals and Ravens. If you need a quick fix, I’d give Rainey the slight nod, but if you need someone with bigger upside from the waiver wire week 6 I’d grab Powell.

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