Alright, look, it’s Week 6 of the NFL season and we’ve got some serious bye week headaches. Four teams are off the board: the Vikings, Lions, Dolphins, and Bengals. With Minnesota’s defense being a fantasy monster you usually set and forget, a lot of us are scrambling for a replacement. Thankfully, Justin Boone’s got the lowdown on the D/ST streamers you need to snatch up right now, especially after what went down last week.
The Niners Just Tore Through Seattle, And Their Defense Is Primed
Let’s get this out of the way. The 49ers just embarrassed us in Week 5, putting up 16 fantasy points against Seattle’s very own. Yeah, 16 points! Their defense was on fire, logging five sacks, two interceptions, and even a touchdown in that win. That’s the kind of performance that makes you wanna throw your remote, but it’s also the kind of performance fantasy owners need to pounce on. This week, San Francisco is back home in primetime, opening as 7.5-point favorites over the Commanders. If you need a defense, you know who just proved they can shut down an opponent. We just happened to be that opponent. Ugh.
Other Waiver Wire Steals For Week 6
Beyond the Niners, there are a couple of other defenses Boone’s highlighting that could be big for your squad. The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off their bye and get to feast on the Chargers. Let’s be real, the Chargers are a mess, sitting at 0-5 and failing to break 20 points in four of their five games. The Chiefs are gonna love the chance to really put a nail in their division rival’s season.
Then you’ve got the Colts taking on the Titans. Tennessee is also stuck at 0-5, and they just managed to put up a pathetic three points against the Texans last week. While Indy’s defense hasn’t exactly been lights-out, they should have a super easy time containing Cam Ward and his crew, a unit that’s dead last in both points and yards. It’s not pretty, but it could get you points.
So if you’re stuck without your Vikings D or just need a boost, these are your guys. Week 6 is right around the corner. Get to that waiver wire, Emerald City.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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