Fantasy managers scanning the Week 6 waiver wire have two headline names to consider: Germie Bernard of the Steelers and Dameon Pierce of the Eagles.
Yahoo Sports ranked both as the top overall additions in its waiver recommendations, which covered quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end.
The report considered only players rostered in fewer than 50% of leagues, with free-agent budget suggestions built around a $100 salary cap.
Kendrick Bourne, Jameis Winston and Brenton Strange followed among the leading available options.
Winston and Pierce headline the Week 6 pool
At quarterback, Yahoo Sports grouped Jameis Winston of the Giants with Kirk Cousins of the Raiders.
Winston had posted at least 250 passing yards and three touchdowns in each of his previous two outings.
Those performances produced consecutive top-12 fantasy finishes after he took over as the Giants starter.
The report framed him as a short-term option rather than a long-term lineup solution.
Pierce drew attention because Philadelphia's backfield has been hit by injuries.
Saquon Barkley was sidelined, Tank Bigsby was on injured reserve, and Will Shipley was expected to miss multiple weeks.
Yahoo Sports noted that Pierce started for Houston as a rookie in 2022, when he recorded 1,104 scrimmage yards, 30 receptions and five touchdowns.
He was projected as a low-end RB2 option if he received the Week 6 start.
Chargers running back Kimani Vidal also featured after his strongest game of the season.
Vidal ran for 57 yards and a touchdown on eight carries, while his snap share climbed each week from 7% to 42%.
Other running back options listed included Jonah Coleman of the Broncos and James Conner of the Cardinals.
Yahoo Sports said Coleman could be stashed after recording 58 yards, three catches and a touchdown in his previous appearance.
Several injuries were cited as factors for Week 6 decisions, including issues involving Tyler Shough, Michael Penix Jr., Quinshon Judkins, David Montgomery, TreVeyon Henderson, CeeDee Lamb and Deebo Samuel Sr.
