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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