Fantasy Football: Dart, Browning Emerge as Top QB Waiver Wire Options for Week 6
New York, NY – October 11, 2023 – As Week 6 approaches, fantasy managers seeking quarterback help on the waiver wire shoudl prioritize New York Giants‘ rookie Jaxson Dart and Cincinnati Bengals’ Jake Browning, according to recent analysis. While established streaming options like Sam Darnold and Tua tagovailoa have shown limited upside, averaging less than 17 fantasy points per game across their last five games, Dart and Browning present intriguing opportunities for both short- and long-term gains.
Jaxson Dart (New York Giants, rostered in 44.1% of ESPN leagues) has quickly become a viable fantasy asset. In his two starts, Dart has demonstrated a dual-threat ability, highlighted by 55 rushing yards on seven carries and 202 passing yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions on 26-of-40 passing in his most recent game. The giants’ likely need to play from behind frequently should ensure continued high dropback volume and rushing opportunities for Dart, who is currently averaging 18.7 fantasy points per game. Analysts believe he has a realistic path to finishing as a top-12 fantasy quarterback for the remainder of the season. This makes him a strong pickup for 10-team leagues, offering both immediate and sustained value.
Jake Browning (Cincinnati Bengals, rostered in 5.0% of ESPN leagues) represents a longer-term investment. Despite a slow start to his tenure as the Bengals’ starter,Browning showed promise in Week 4,leading a fourth-quarter comeback wiht 251 passing yards and 31 rushing yards. The Bengals’ favorable schedule, featuring five of their next ten games against teams ranked in the bottom four in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks, further enhances Browning’s potential. If he can consistently replicate his fourth-quarter performance, he could emerge as a top-12 fantasy quarterback. He is a particularly attractive option for 12-team leagues.
With only the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings on bye in Week 6, the need for quarterback streaming is reduced for many managers. However, those reliant on Lamar Jackson or seeking an upgrade should strongly consider Dart and Browning as potential additions to their rosters.
