Here's a concise guide to the top Week 5 fantasy football waiver wire targets:

Quarterback

• Rookie QBs offer the best upside: Justin Fields, Trey Lance, Trevor Lawrence, and Zach Wilson
• None are must-starts but provide good upside potential
• Fields showed promise despite low volume
• Lance demonstrated production after Jimmy G's injury, with potential for increased designed runs

Running Back

• Damien Williams (CHI) is the top add with David Montgomery out for ~4 weeks
• Despite tough upcoming matchups, Williams should see significant volume
• Deep league consideration: Khalil Herbert showed explosiveness in preseason/returns

Wide Receiver

• Curtis Samuel (WAS) is a priority add with Logan Thomas and Dyami Brown injured
• Risk of re-injury exists but showed well in limited action
• Upside targets:
  • Darnell Mooney: Developing chemistry with Fields, especially on deep routes
  • Rashod Bateman: Available in most leagues, part of explosive Ravens passing game

Tight End

• Dallas duo: Dalton Schultz and Blake Jarwin both viable in elite offense
• Dawson Knox seeing increased red zone targets in Bills' pass-heavy offense
• Both Dallas TEs would have top-10 potential if other is injured

This analysis focuses on immediate impact players while considering long-term upside for fantasy rosters.

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