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Week 6 Waiver Wire Breakdown: Justin Jefferson, De'Von Achane, James Conner, Khalil Herbert All Go Down (Episode 641)

Oct 10, 2023

In this episode, injured NFL star Justin Jefferson joins Adam Levitan to discuss how to replace him on the fantasy waiver wire. They also analyze the running back situation in Arizona, the potential of Jeff Wilson Jr., and the value of Roschon Johnson. They provide insights on various waiver wire pickups and answer listener questions about dropping players and fab percentages.

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Justin Jefferson

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Quick takeaways

The top waiver wire pickup for running backs is Rochon Johnson, who replaces Cleo Herbert due to injury.

For those in need of a wide receiver, KJ Osborn is a potential pickup following Justin Jefferson's injury, although caution is advised.

Deep dives

Top Waiver Wire Targets: Running Back Injuries

Running back injuries are dominating the waiver wire this week. With Cleo Herbert out with a high ankle sprain, Rochon Johnson becomes the top pickup. Deontay Foreman is also worth considering as he may see increased carries. In Miami, Devontae HIA is expected to miss multiple weeks, making Jeff Wilson and Zach Charbonnet intriguing options for the RB position.

Introduction

2min

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Additions

5min

Potential fantasy football waiver wire pickups and the impact of Justin Jefferson's injury

3min

Analyzing Waiver Wire Options and Player Comparisons

12min

Analysis of Running Back Committees and Evaluating Stash Players

3min

Injuries are piling up around the NFL. It's make-or-break time on the waiver wire. Adam Levitan is joined by Mark Dankenbring to look at the Week 6 waiver wire landscape to find replacements for the various stars that have gone down.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to replace Justin Jefferson
Jeff Wilson Jr. worth an add?
Who is the No. 2 back in Arizona?
Is Roschon Johnson worth picking up?

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