Week 6 RB waiver priorities hinge on injuries, byes, and shifting backfields. Rico Dowdle leads the pack in Carolina after Week 5, with a clear path to lead-back work if Chuba Hubbard remains sidelined. Kendre Miller and Michael Carter chase steady roles with breakout potential in New Orleans and Arizona, respectively. Kyle Monangai and Kenneth Gainwell offer flexible depth behind surefire starters. In deeper leagues, Brashard Smith, Hassan Haskins, Kimani Vidal, Bhayshul Tuten, Tyjae Spears, and Jaydon Blue provide darts-throw upside. Handcuffs Tyler Allgeier, Blake Corum, Brian Robinson Jr. and Ollie Gordon II anchor deep rosters as insurance. Bye weeks in Week 6 (Houston, Minnesota) amplify the need for smart adds, with several teams juggling reshuffled rotations and injury news.

Expect the Panthers to lean on Dowdle if Hubbard sits, while Miller and Carter can help across Saints and Cardinals lineups. The Chargers backfield could fragment further if Omarion Hampton’s status remains uncertain, elevating Haskins and Vidal. Tuten, Spears, and Blue carry ceiling plays in two-back systems or as upside stashes in deeper leagues. The Waiver Wire scene remains volatile but fertile for savvy managers building depth and upside for Week 6 and beyond.

Rams shift to a disciplined two-man backfield with Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, balancing workload and protecting longevity. Williams remains the touchstone despite a recent dip in snaps; Corum has seized opportunities and produced in limited carries, including a season-high 29.3% snap share. McVay vows trust in both, aiming for a sustainable committee rather than a hot-hand approach, with Week 4 illustrating the split.

The plan centers on durability and consistent production, avoiding overreliance on a single back. Williams' track record and Corum's efficiency give Los Angeles a flexible rushing attack that could quietly boost fantasy ceilings as the season unfolds.