Bernard leads Week 6 fantasy waiver recommendations

Fantasy managers weighing Week 6 waiver claims face four teams on bye and a limited pool of suggested replacements, with Germie Bernard emerging as a leading pickup after a productive Week 5 for Pittsburgh. The recommendations are options to consider, not guarantees of future playing time or production. The Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings are on bye in Week 6, removing players from fantasy lineups and prompting managers to seek short-term substitutes. Waiver advice across the reviewed coverage varies according to roster needs, league depth and analysts’ assessments of workload and matchups. Bernard’s case rests on a sudden increase in opportunity. The rookie receiver caught six passes for 80 yards on nine targets in Week 5, according to the reported stat line, and also had his first career carry. Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said the team had focused on giving Bernard more opportunities and that he delivered. With Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve and Roman Wilson dealing with a finger injury, Bernard could have room for a larger role, though whether that continues remains to be seen.