The fantasy football season is now into Week 6 and if your team is in as bad of shape as mine is or is looking as bad as the real New York Giants, don't lose hope yet, as there are plenty of free agent options to look at on the waiver wire, including names like Alshon Jeffery and TY Hilton at wide receiver as well as Julius Thomas and Jeff Cumberland at tight end.
In PPR leagues receivers and tight ends can be just as valuable as running backs and after this week, some interesting wideout options to look at includes Jeffery, Hilton, as well as Chargers players Keenan Allen and Vincent Brown, who each went over 100 yards last week with Philip Rivers throwing the ball well. Jeffery is a very good option for the rest of the season, as the Bears will keep throwing the ball and defenses will keep focusing on Brandon Marshall.
This past week Marshall was frustrated with his targets and that makes Jeffery even more valuable, as he has increased his targets, yards and receptions in each of the past two weeks. This past weekend he had over 200 yards receiving with a touchdown and had 10 catches on 13 targets, his best totals this season. Jeffery doubled his best yardage day on Sunday and now he has 24 targets and 15 catches over the past two weeks while also scoring two touchdowns.
The Bears will continue looking his way and since the Giants are next on the schedule at 0-5 with one of the worst passing defenses in the league, look for him to have another big game for the Bears. This season Jeffery has 28 catches for 429 yards and after his big game he is now eighth in the league in yards and he could continue to do so again in Week 6.
Hilton and quarterback Andrew Luck have been a great connection for the Colts and his game on Sunday shows exactly why, as he is a legitimate deep threat for Indy because of his speed. Hilton made five catches for 140 yards and scored his first two touchdowns of the season and it marks the second time this season that he has averaged over 20 yards per catch in a game and now he has over 340 yards for the season.
Hilton has made 20 catches and he set a season high in yards on Sunday against Seattle in the victory while adding five catches on six targets, the first time he has been that close to catching all the balls thrown his way. The team loves Hilton's ability to get past the defense and now he has another solid game coming up against the Chargers. Hilton is a favorite target for Andrew Luck and in that offense for the Colts he could continue to put up big numbers.
The tight end position continues to be one of the most lucrative this season and with names like Jimmy Graham and Rob Gronkowski out there (yes I know he's injured, just talking skills) some other names to look at includes Julius Thomas and Jeff Cumberland. Thomas is taken in most leagues, but he still is available in some on ESPN and if not, owners should trade for him. Peyton Manning will continue to put up great numbers and he loves going to the tight end, as he has shown with Thomas, who already has six touchdowns, including two from Sunday.
The game against Dallas saw him catch nine balls on 12 targets for 122 yards and two scores, the second time he has had over 100 yards and two TDs. He has had one touchdown or more in every game except against the Eagles and with the Jags next, he is poised for even more. Cumberland is another great option, as he has been a solid red zone target for the Jets and could continue that way after making three catches for 79 yards and score on MNF against the Falcons.