Brief

Fantasy football waiver tips for Week 6 as bye weeks hit rosters

Four teams are on bye, prompting fantasy managers to scout waiver wires for quarterbacks and running backs.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:50:25 GMT

Four NFL teams are on bye this week, leaving fantasy owners without several top starters. The New York Post outlines waiver‑wire options to fill the gaps.

What happened

Quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Kyler Murray are unavailable due to their teams’ bye weeks, while Kirk Cousins (Raiders) faces a tough matchup against the New England Patriots. The Bills rank 27th in pass defense DVOA and allow the fourth‑most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks, setting up a high‑scoring game projected at 52.5 points.

What the reports add

The article highlights Green Bay as a primary source of running‑back volume, noting that MarShawn Lloyd remains on waivers and is owned in fewer than 50 % of Yahoo and ESPN leagues. Lloyd’s recent multi‑score performance against a traditionally strong Bears run defense pairs with a favorable Week 6 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. If Lloyd is already claimed, Kaleb Johnson is presented as the next viable back, still receiving touches in the Packers’ backfield.

What was said

No direct quotations appear in the source; the piece offers analysis and recommendations.

How it came about

Earlier Felo News coverage on Week 4 waiver options listed Kirk Cousins, Geno Smith and Michael Penix Jr. as quarterback targets and mentioned running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and Kenneth Walker III. The current advice builds on that pattern, shifting focus to Green Bay’s backfield as bye weeks intensify.

Key facts

Quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Kyler Murray are on bye this week, creating a vacancy for fantasy owners. (nypost.com)
MarShawn Lloyd is available on waivers and is owned in fewer than 50 % of Yahoo and ESPN leagues. (nypost.com)
If Lloyd is taken, Kaleb Johnson is the recommended backup running back from Green Bay. (nypost.com)
The Bills rank 27th in DVOA against the pass and allow the fourth‑most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. (nypost.com)
Kirk Cousins faces a high‑scoring matchup against the Patriots, with the game projected at 52.5 total points. (nypost.com)