FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast Jake Ciely’s Top 5 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets For Week 6 (Ep. 1754)
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Oct 6, 2025 Jake Ciely, a fantasy football analyst from The Athletic, shares his insights on this week's top waiver wire targets. He highlights Michael Carter's rise as the Cardinals' lead RB, and discusses whether Isaiah Bond is a valuable long-term asset in Cleveland. Jake also compares tight ends Theo Johnson and Mason Taylor, reveals Tory Horton's potential in the red zone, and suggests Xavier Hutchinson as a deep-league stash. The conversation wraps up with strategies for navigating injury impacts among running backs.
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Target Michael Carter Now
- Add Michael Carter quickly if available because he looks like the Cardinals' lead back right now.
- Treat him as an RB2 with sell-high trade value after his breakout role solidifies.
Isaiah Bond's Emerging Role
- Isaiah Bond earned consistent looks from Dylan Gabriel and finished with seven targets in Gabriel's start.
- His ceiling is receiver-four depth, but the projectable target share gives bye-week and deep-league appeal.
Choose Tight End Based On Injury News
- Prioritize Theo Johnson if Darius Slayton misses extended time and chase Mason Taylor if you want a clearer long-term Jets secondary target.
- Add Johnson only if Slayton's absence lasts at least two weeks; otherwise favor Taylor's stable role.