Stefon Diggs dominated Week 6 waiver talk as he showed health and trust with May, elevating his fantasy ceiling and making him a prime add where available. The RB board centers on Gibbs’ evolving role, Gibson’s volatility, and a Patriots squad that flashed life. Bijan, Ingram, and JSN peppered rosters with upside, while Taysom Hill’s unique flex value and Barner/Ingram chatter kept the tight end market buzzing. The slate also highlighted injuries and weekly-by-week churn that can swing rosters quickly.

Diggs’ ascent is the clearest signal: if you can snag him, you lock in a high-target floor with a star ceiling. Gibbs remains a hold if you’ve waited through the bumps, while Dobbins and Dowdle emerge as cautious buy-lows in uncertain backfields. The conversation underscored the depth at wide receiver with Addison back in play, and tight end volatility with Waller, Ingram, and Hill offering split-second upside depending on the week.

Quinton Judkins shines as a pro-ready rookie in Cleveland, predicted to be a top-12 back by October as he soaks up a sizable early workload. The Vikings’ modest rush D offers a clear test, and the Browns appear inclined to lean into his heavy usage rather than slow-pace conditioning. Alvin Kamara remains a stable RB1 for New Orleans, with Kamara and Kendre Miller sharing touches as the Saints lean on a ground-heavy game plan against the Giants. Javonte Williams benefits from a favorable matchup and a high-usage offense, while Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit backfield sit among the week’s reliable options, backed by a strong early-season volume profile. The mix of veterans and rookies across the slate creates a rich landscape for week-to-week fantasy decisions, including potential dynasty pivots and dynasty trade considerations as the season unfolds.

The discussion also highlights the broader offensive ecosystems around these backs: a high-floor floor in Detroit’s run game, Kamara’s continued involvement even with rotation behind him, and the Vikings’ vulnerability to multi-spot backfields. Analysts emphasize opportunity as the true engine of fantasy success—volume ownership paired with talent, a formula that favors Judkins, Gibbs, and Williams in most projected game scripts. As rosters settle, managers should monitor workload signals, game script expectations, and opponent run defenses to calibrate start/sit decisions for the coming weeks.