Every week, Bob Lung tracks those One Week Wonders to see if they maintain their consistency or not. This will help with your NFL Week 6 Waiver wire decisions!
As we wrapped up Week 5, the Weeks 1 through 4 “wonders” are only producing at a 23% consistency rate after the big week. Let’s see who the Week 5 One-Week Wonders were and whether they look like a potential breakout start moving forward.
One-Week Wonders – Who Do We Trust? – 10/06/2025 – NFL Waiver Wire Week6
NFL Waiver Wire Week 6
QB – Tua Tagovailoa – #6 overall – 22.70 points
Very rarely do we get an “out-of-the-blue” one-week wonder like Jaxson Dart last week. Most of the time (like this week), we get a QB2 earning this accolade. Tua Tagovailoa was ranked 24th in total points and had a 25% consistency rating heading into Week 5. So, his vaulting to the #6 spot this week with 22.70 fantasy points was a surprise to many. He will have games like this every three to four weeks, but he’s challenging to count on consistently.
Week 5 NFL Fantasy Consistency Reports
RB – Michael Carter – #9 overall – 18.30 points
Carter was a last-minute add this week as Trey Benson was ruled out. Many thought Emari Demercado was going to be the star this past weekend, but he “dropped the ball” on that one! Carter proved he could be a solid fantasy asset. Trey Benson will be out until around Week 10, leaving Carter in a very valuable spot for those desperate for an RB2 or Flex player.
WR – Kendrick Bourne – #6 overall – 24.20 points
Many of you may not remember that Bourne started his career with the 49ers in 2017. His breakout season in 2021 with the New England Patriots made him a fantasy name. He fell back to earth after that and this season signed back with the 49ers. He was way back on the depth charts until Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, and Ricky Pearsall all missed this past weekend’s game. So, he “quietly” put on a monster game with 10 receptions for 142 yards. Until those other receivers get healthy, Bourne is a must-grab on the waiver wire this week.
TE – AJ Barner – #1 overall – 24.30 points
In the first four games of the season, Barner totaled eight catches combined! So, when he went off for seven catches, 53 yards, and two touchdowns, people took notice. He will be the cream of the tight end crop on the waiver wire this week. Is he worth it? Does he have a heartbeat, and did he earn a Clutch Game this past week? Then, he’s open for the taking!
The NFL Fantasy Football Week 6 Waiver Wire is upon us! Spend your FAAB dollars wisely. Check in next week for Bob’s One-Week Wonders and find out who our winners are in week 5! Follow me on X, @bob_lung, for more football!
