Best Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5: Injury Replacements and Breakout Candidates
Week 5 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Position-by-Position Analysis
At quarterback, rookie QBs remain the best stash options for late-season upside, with no major changes or injuries affecting the position this week.
Running Back Priorities:
- Darrell Williams (Chiefs) - Top priority after CEH injury
- Jerrick McKinnon (Chiefs) - Solid backup option showing increased involvement
- Devonta Booker (Giants) - Main beneficiary after Saquon Barkley's ankle injury
- Khalil Herbert (Bears) - Emerging as co-lead back with Damien Williams
Wide Receiver Targets:
- Kadarius Toney - Must-add due to increasing volume and big-play ability
- Josh Gordon (Chiefs) - Deep league flier with expanding role potential and unique size
Tight End Priority:
- Ricky Seals-Jones - Top add after taking over Logan Thomas's every-down role in Washington's offense
- Projects for heavy snap count and route running
- One of the highest-volume TE opportunities outside elite options
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