
Best Running Back Waiver Wire Pick Ups for NFL Fantasy Football Week 6
Updated Oct. 11, 2025 10:15 p.m. ET
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We have running back waiver wire tips for you, going into Week 6 of the NFL season -- see below prior to setting your fantasy lineup. See the list below for potential fantasy football targets you might be able to grab off of the waiver wire this week.
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NFL Week 6 RB Waiver Wire Pick Ups
Kenneth Gainwell, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Week 6 Matchup: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET vs. Cleveland Browns
- Projected Fantasy Points: 10.2
- Week 6 Projection Ranking: No. 29 RB
- Gainwell's Season Fantasy Points: 52.9
- Gainwell's Season Average Fantasy Points: 13.2
Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs
- Week 6 Matchup: Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET vs. Detroit Lions
- Projected Fantasy Points: 7.6
- Week 6 Projection Ranking: No. 31 RB
- Hunt's Season Fantasy Points: 44.8
- Hunt's Season Average Fantasy Points: 9
Jeremy McNichols, Washington Commanders
- Week 6 Matchup: Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET vs. Chicago Bears
- Projected Fantasy Points: 6
- Week 6 Projection Ranking: No. 43 RB
- McNichols' Season Fantasy Points: 20.4
- McNichols' Season Average Fantasy Points: 4.1
Raheem Mostert, Las Vegas Raiders
- Week 6 Matchup: Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET vs. Tennessee Titans
- Projected Fantasy Points: 5
- Week 6 Projection Ranking: No. 47 RB
- Mostert's Season Fantasy Points: 10.5
- Mostert's Season Average Fantasy Points: 5.3
Justice Hill, Baltimore Ravens
- Week 6 Matchup: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET vs. Los Angeles Rams
- Projected Fantasy Points: 6.9
- Week 6 Projection Ranking: No. 47 RB
- Hill's Season Fantasy Points: 43.8
- Hill's Season Average Fantasy Points: 8.8
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