Week 6 Injury Report & Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

FullTime Fantasy recaps the biggest injuries from Week 6 and highlights the top targets on the waiver wire heading into Week 7.

Written by Duke Deming

Week 6 Injury Report

Puka Nacua (WR – LA) Left Week 6 early with an ankle injury after an awkward fall in the end zone. He was able to return to the game, but it looks like Nacua will most likely miss some time.

Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB) Taken out of Week 6 in the second half with a hamstring injury. Egbuka did not return to the game, and fantasy managers should monitor his status as there is a chance he misses time.

Calvin Ridley (WR – TEN) Forced to leave Week 6 with a hamstring injury. Elic Ayomanor, Van Jefferson, and Chimere Dike will see increased targets if Ridley misses any time.

Garrett Wilson (WR – NYJ) Taken out of Week 6 game in London with a knee injury. The Jets are struggling mightily this season with an 0-6 record, giving the team zero reason to rush their star receiver back.

Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – AZ) Left Week 6 after going into concussion protocol and did not return. Harrison Jr. is in danger of missing next week’s game against the Packers.

Emari Demercado (RB – AZ) Removed from Week 6 with an ankle injury in the second quarter. With injuries to James Conner and Trey Benson, the Cardinals are extremely thin at the running back position.

David Njoku (TE – CLE) Suffered a knee injury versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6. He left the game in the fourth quarter, and Harold Fannin will see elevated targets if Njoku is forced to miss time.

Bucky Irving (RB – TB) Missed Week 5 and 6 with a foot injury. On Monday morning, head coach Todd Bowles reported that Irving will likely miss the Week 7 matchup versus the Lions.

Blake Corum (RB – LAR) Ankle. Left in the second quarter and did not return. Status for Week 7 in London is uncertain. Jarquez Hunter is a possible replacement.

Bucky Irving (RB – TB) Missed Week 5 and 6 with a foot injury. On Monday morning, head coach Todd Bowles reported that Irving will likely miss the Week 7 matchup versus the Lions.

Week 7 Waiver Wire Radar

1. Sam Darnold (QB-SEA) Darnold continues to impress, posting 295 yards and 2 touchdowns versus the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6. Darnold is a viable starter at QB as he builds chemistry with his offense in Seattle.

2. Bryce Young (QB – CAR) Young has passed for 397 and 5 touchdowns over the last two weeks. Look to pick him up on the waiver wire if you need a spot start in Week 7.

3. Kimani Vidal (RB – LAC) Vidal had a breakout game with 124 yards on 18 carries in Week 6. He should continue to be the lead back until Omarion Hampton returns from the IR.

4. Kendre Miller (RB – NO) Miller continues to play a role in the New Orleans’ offense. The running back could be a great stash if Kamara is traded to another squad this year.

5. Elic Ayomanor (WR – TEN) Calvin Ridley left Week 6 early with a hamstring injury. Elic Ayomanor should be elevated to the WR1 role if Ridley misses any time.

6. Kendrick Bourne (WR – SF) Bourne continues to break out while San Francisco deals with injuries to Ricky Pearsall, Jauan Jennings, and George Kittle. Ride the hot hand while Bourne still has the opportunity.

7. Kayshon Boutte (WR – NE) Boutte had a big game with 93 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. Target him if you need a spot start at wide receiver in Week 7.

8. Harold Fannin Jr. (TE – CLE) Recorded 7 catches for 81 yards during Week 6. Fannin Jr. will play an elevated role for Cleveland if David Njoku misses time with his knee injury.

9. Jordan Wittington (WR – LAR)With both Nacua and Atwell missing time, Wittingon joins Adams and expected to start in the early Sunday AM London game against Jacksonville.

10. Bam Knight (RB – ARI)This was late breaking news on Saturday that he would receive the bulk of the backfield work over Michael Carter, recording 12 touches and found the endzone with an unimpressive 3.1 ypc against the Colts.

Week 7 Byes: BAL, BUF