The fantasy football schedule is into Week 6 and some free agents and pickups to take a look at from the weekend include Branden Oliver, Andre Williams, Ronnie Hillman, Odell Beckham, Benny Cunningham, Brian Quick, Antone Smith, Eddie Royal, Darrin Reaves, Justin Forsett, Larry Donnell, Kendall Wright and Travis Benjamin, as those players had the chance to step up and could be solid options for fantasy owners for this week's matchups.
Branden Oliver had a career day on Sunday against the Jets and now he will get the chance to start with all the other Chargers running backs currently injured. Donald Brown was knocked out with a concussion and now Oliver will get the chance to start. Andre Williams will be the starter for the Giants moving forward for the time being, as Rashad Jennings is out with a knee sprain. Jennings had an MRI and he could be out for two or three weeks and that puts pressure on Williams and he could be a nice pickup for fantasy owners.
Speaking of the Giants, teams in need of a receiver should look at Odell Beckham Jr. Last week Beckham made his season debut and he looked very solid in the offense for the Giants, catching four balls and his first TD catch. The Giants are going to spread the ball around and while he may not put up crazy numbers, Beckham has the chance to be an explosive player. Kendall Wright had a two TD day and he could be the top option moving forward with the Titans and he has the chance to keep putting up good numbers as well.
Oliver ended up with 114 yards on 19 carries in the game against the Jets and they were considered to be a solid run defense this season. Oliver has the chance to keep putting up solid numbers with Brown ailing and Ryan Mathews out and even when they return, he could continue getting touches since Danny Woodhead is out for the season. Mathews was healthy last season but has been injury prone over his career and with Brown dealing with a head injury, Oliver could be the starter for multiple weeks moving forward for fantasy owners.
Hillman is a solid option to pick up and while Ball will not need surgery, Hillman should be getting the starter carries going forward. Ball could be out for a couple weeks and Hillman carried things 15 times for 64 yards in the game and he could be in line for more with the Jets coming up next. Oliver gashed the team this past week and now Denver faces off against the Jets in NY. Benny Cunningham is in the same position, as he came in for Zac Stacy and now could start moving forward with him banged up.
Kendall Wright stepped up for the Titans and he comes in after putting up nearly 50 yards on six catches with two scores. Wright could be a solid WR2 or WR3 moving forward and he is available in some leagues on the free agent market. Andre Williams is another string pickup, as the Giants are looking to continue running the ball and if Jennings has to miss multiple weeks, it will be Williams getting the bulk of the carries against the Cowboys and the Eagles before the bye week.
