It’s Week 6, and by now, fantasy football managers have either found their rhythm or are quietly pretending that 1-4 is “just bad luck.” The waiver wire’s thinning, trade deadlines are creeping closer, and every decision feels like the hinge between playoff glory and another “next year” speech. That’s where our Featured Pros come in — here to help you spot the buy-low gems and sell-high mirages before your league mates do. Let’s dive into who’s trending the wrong way (and why that’s a good thing) — and which players’ stats might be about to come crashing down.
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Fantasy Football Players to Buy Low in Week 6
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Who is your favorite buy-low trade candidate heading into Week 6 and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?
Derrick Henry (RB – BAL)
“My favorite buy-low candidate is Derrick Henry. While he has had a rough start to the season, Baltimore’s schedule gets much easier down the stretch after their Week 7 bye. I think you could probably get him for a guy like Woody Marks right now. While Marks is getting the majority of snaps in Houston, he doesn’t get enough consistent carries to be able to be counted on every week like King Henry will.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)
“Derrick Henry is my player of the week to buy-low after a very disappointing performance in Week 5, an obvious result of the Ravens’ offensive struggles and the absence of Lamar Jackson through injury. The downturn in production will only be a short-term thing, and it’s the perfect window that savvy managers should exploit. With Jackson expected back after their week 7 bye, this should give Henry a more appealing game script in the second half of the season.”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)
“Derrick Henry might be the best buy-low available. Everything has been negative, so far: three fumbles in the first three weeks, front-loaded schedule, Lamar Jackson injury. The Ravens need to get on track fast, and riding one of the best remaining players is the surest way to do that. In 2024, when the Ravens were favorites, Henry averaged 118.9 rush yards per game and scored 14 times on the ground in 15 games. Look to trade away a productive, but not elite WR (Tre Tucker, Rashid Shaheed, Marvin Harrison Jr., or DK Metcalf), and get Henry as your RB1 for your stretch run.”
– Will Urion (FantasyNow+)
“Derrick Henry has been a victim of how decimated the Baltimore Ravens have been via injuries. It has been rough, but how can anyone actually say Henry won’t bounce back? The Ravens have been losing games, and we know by now that if the Ravens are down, Henry more likely than not won’t be on the field in passing situations. While it may not be much better this week versus the Rams, the Ravens are afforded a Week 7 bye that will help this team get closer to full strength. Teams that are struggling with Henry may not have two weeks to wait around, so the opportunity to buy Henry is right now for teams that are above .500 headed into Week 6. Dealing Jordan Mason, Quinshon Judkins, or Stefon Diggs on a high, would be excellent business to land The King.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
“Can’t really do much with the Ravens but hold their guys. They will likely get destroyed again next week at home versus the Rams if they remain as injured as they currently are. The latest is that Lamar Jackson has an “outside shot” of playing in Week 6. Hopefully, Lamar Jackson can come healthy out of the Week 7 bye week. But post-bye week… It’s a SMASH spot for the Ravens offense – specifically with Derrick Henry. Bears/Dolphins. Sharp managers should be looking to buy low on Henry (presuming they have positive records and don’t need the King over the next few games).”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
Tetairoa McMillan (WR – TEN)
“Unfortunately, Tetairoa McMillan hasn’t lived up to his fantasy draft hype, averaging 11.8 PPR fantasy points per game this season. However, better days are ahead for the rookie. While Xavier Legette and Mitchell Evans caught Bryce Young‘s two passing touchdowns on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, McMillan remains the quarterback’s go-to target. The former Arizona star had eight targets, twice as many as anyone else on the team. Furthermore, the rest of Carolina’s wide receiver core had 10 targets in Week 5. McMillan’s 29.6% target share and 36.9% receiving yards share led the team for the fifth consecutive game. Once he starts to connect with Young in the end zone, McMillan will produce like a top-15 wide receiver. I would happily sell high on Michael Pittman Jr. to land the former Arizona star.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
TreVeyon Henderson (RB – NE)
“TreVeyon Henderson – The talented rookie is averaging less than ten touches per game. Antonio Gibson is lost for the season, and Rhamondre Stevenson has lost three fumbles in five games. As Mike Vrabel gets more comfortable with Henderson, the usage should increase, particularly in the passing game. Perhaps Keenan Allen could net you Henderson and a lower-tier wide receiver.”
– Ryan Lester (Lesters Legends)
Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)
“Now is the perfect time to target Ladd McConkey before his role in the Chargers’ offense takes off. He ranks third on the team in target share, separated by only about 5% from Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston. The gap is even tighter in first-read share. With Hampton on IR and LT Joe Alt injured, Herbert will need to get the ball out quickly, which plays right into McConkey’s strengths. That makes him a prime buy-low candidate before his usage expands. I would target a trade giving up Jaylen Waddle, George Pickens, or DK Metcalf.”
– Kyle Zeigler (Fantasy In Frames)
Quentin Johnston (WR – LAC)
“Quentin Johnston started the season on fire and came back to earth in Week 5 against a Washington team that was excited to get their leader back and rolled the Chargers. Johnston has scored in three of the four weeks this year and has had over 10 targets in weeks 3 and 4. The Chargers’ passing game had a rough week, which could help owners upgrade their wide receivers by trading with an owner who was disappointed this week. Offer a player coming off a hot week, like Rashid Shaheed, and enjoy the bounce-back in week 6 against a putrid Miami defense.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
Terry McLaurin (WR – WAS)
“Terry McLaurin should be back from a quad injury soon, and his quarterback, Jayden Daniels, just returned from a minor knee injury. McLaurin was off to a slow start even before the injury, so his perceived value is at a low ebb. We’ve seen what sort of potential McLaurin has when paired with Daniels. Scary Terry finished WR6 last year in half-point PPR scoring. Maybe the arrival of Deebo Samuel has lowered McLaurin’s ceiling, but he’s still capable of being a top-20 fantasy receiver, and you might be able to get him for a time-share running back such as Woody Marks or Rhamondre Stevenson.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Alvin Kamara (RB – NO)
“Alvin Kamara is a risky player who can quickly become a league winner. This season, Kamara has shown that he is still an effective NFL back with incredible contact balance. However, the Saints are in no position to have the veteran as their lead back. All reports are that teams are acquiring about Kamara, and the Saints’ increased usage of Kendre Miller seemingly confirms it. If Kamara gets moved, it’ll be to a contender. Notable contending teams that could use a running back upgrade include the Chiefs, Bears, and Chargers. If you have a winning record and are confident in your team, Kamara is a player who could become a league winner overnight. I’d be willing to move a player like Pollard, Skattebo, or Dobbins for him.”
– Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros)
Jaylen Waddle (WR – MIA)
“I think Jaylen Waddle (WR-MIA) absolutely has the profile of a buy-low candidate right now, especially in the wake of some recent underwhelming production and changing circumstances. Even in a down stretch, Waddle is still seeing targets. He has been involved in the Dolphins’ receiving game despite Miami’s struggles. Waddle has posted 1,000+ yard seasons before, and when the Dolphins’ offense is clicking, he has proven to be a high-level WR2 / target monster. If the offense stabilizes, he has room to rebound. If I were trying to buy Waddle, I would offer a mid-tier WR2 / WR3 + a bench asset. Or a back-end RB2 / flex + a lesser WR. Happy trading!”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)
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