Week 5 Waiver Wire: MUST ADD Players, Injury Replacements & Streamers (10/06 Fantasy Football Podcast)

Rodgers has posted back-to-back games with over 25 fantasy points. He is a strong streaming option against the Colts.

Aaron Rodgers is a recommended quarterback add for the rest of the season due to a favorable upcoming schedule and his status as the clear starter in Pittsburgh.

Williams ran more than 70% of routes last week, which is encouraging. He is a viable option in three-receiver leagues if Terry McLaurin remains sidelined.

Brian Robinson has produced three quality games in a secondary role and has scored four touchdowns in his last two games, making him a viable flex option.

C.J. Stroud has been a pleasant surprise, averaging 23.8 fantasy points in games with Nico Collins; he is a strong quarterback option despite a challenging upcoming schedule.

Swift remains the 1A in the Bears' backfield, likely operating in a drive-by-drive rotation with Khalil Herbert.

Deshaun Watson remains a viable fantasy option due to his consistent rushing floor, having recorded at least 22 rushing yards in all four games this season.

Drake London had a bad game in terms of fantasy output, though he still recorded five catches for 96 yards; the Falcons' run-heavy approach remains a concern for his ceiling.

Drake Maye looked good in his last outing and is a viable pivot back into lineups as his schedule lightens, though he remains a risk against strong pass rushes like the Raiders.

Emmanuel Wilson is a must-add waiver priority for Week 5, though analysts caution he may only be a short-term solution depending on the return timelines of other Seattle running backs.

Wilson is a top waiver priority who could win a week; he showed elite production with 27 PPR points, similar to Kenneth Walker's playoff performance. While his value may be short-term due to other roster returns, he is a strong start against San Francisco's run defense.

Emmanuel Wilson is the top waiver priority at running back, though he faces a tough 49ers run defense before a more favorable matchup against the Broncos.

Brissett is Year Up United's' favorite quarterback waiver target due to his matchup and consistent floor, though he doesn't recommend spending significant FAAB on the position.

Jacoby Brissett is a recommended waiver add for quarterback-needy teams, as he offers a safer floor than other options with several starters potentially missing Week 5.

Jacoby Brissett is a preferred start over C.J. Stroud, Sam Darnold, and Drake May this week, making him a top waiver priority for quarterback-needy teams.

Jameis Winston is a viable low-end starter for the upcoming week against Washington, a defense that has struggled against quarterbacks; he is available in 89% of leagues.

Jayden Daniels is a must-check waiver wire add, as he is rostered in only 89% of leagues and has shown startable production when healthy.

Joe Mixon has passed a physical and joined the Seahawks, but analysts advise against over-prioritizing him on waivers as he is currently on the practice squad and in his 30s.

Justin Herbert should be dropped in most leagues; he is rostered in 83% of leagues but is not being started, faces a tough schedule, and is dealing with a struggling offensive line.

Mitchell is preferred over Will Shipley for rest-of-season value, though Shipley is the better one-week fill-in. Year Up United's likes what he sees from Mitchell with the Chargers.

Keon Coleman is a top waiver target, particularly if DJ Moore remains out. His production and playing time have spiked in games without Moore, though he faces a tough matchup against Trent McDuffie.

Keon Coleman is suggested as a potential waiver add, but there is skepticism about his immediate impact, with one Year Up United's jokingly comparing him to a 'Khalif Raymond' type trap.

Khalil Shakir is a preferred waiver add over Keon Coleman for some analysts due to his consistent slot role and favorable matchup, even if DJ Moore returns to the lineup.

Cousins has scored 19.8+ fantasy points in all four games this season. Despite a tough matchup against the Patriots, he is a viable pivot play if other options are unavailable.

Kyle Pitts was benched for half the snaps in the recent game, but he is a justified hold in 79% of leagues as he is expected to see increased usage moving forward.

Mark Andrews is the top tight end waiver target, as he is expected to benefit from easy targets in the offense led by Tyler Huntley.

Michael Mayer is an interesting tight end option who saw 10 targets in his last game; he is a viable flex start if the matchup conditions are right.

Michael Penix Jr. looks confident and plays well, but his fantasy value is capped by low passing volume; he has not recorded a multiple-touchdown game in his two starts.

Mike Gesicki is a high-priority waiver add if Bengals receivers are out, as he faces his former team, which has struggled against tight ends.

Gesicki is a top tight end target but is highly contingent on the health of T Higgins and Jamar Chase. His target volume is inconsistent when the primary receivers are active.

Mike Gesicki is a top waiver wire tight end target, particularly when Tee Higgins or Ja'Marr Chase are out, as he sees increased target volume and red zone looks from Joe Burrow; he has scored in three of his last four games.

Roman Wilson has emerged as the number two wide receiver for the Colts, recording at least 15 PPR points in each of his last two games; he is a strong add given the Colts' tendency to allow yards to slot receivers.

T.J. Hockenson is a viable waiver wire tight end option, though his value is contingent on Justin Jefferson's availability; there is uncertainty regarding his ability to sustain high target volume for a second consecutive week.

Interest in adding Dell is minimal as he may contribute more to the Texans than to fantasy lineups. However, given his past chemistry with C.J. Stroud, he is worth a bench spot in deeper leagues.

Tyler Higbee is a strong waiver wire target due to his role in the Rams' offense, which is expected to score heavily against a weak Buffalo defense; he consistently earns a good amount of targets.

Tyreek Hill is a high-priority waiver add following reports from his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, that he intends to sign with a team soon, implying he will pass a physical.

Tyreek Hill is a high-upside stash following his injury, with a recommended FAAB spend of 15-20%; while his recent fantasy average is below 14 PPR points per game, his ceiling remains elite if he signs with a team like the Chiefs.

Shipley is the Eagles' passing downs back but lacks a high target per route run rate; Year Up United's is not excited about him unless desperate. There is a risk the team elevates Damian Pierce to lead in carries, leaving Shipley in a change-of-pace role.

Zach Charbonnet is the long-term Seattle running back to target once he returns from injury, as he is expected to reclaim the passing-down and goal-line role he earned last year.

Zach Charbonnet is a priority waiver wire addition in shallow leagues, currently rostered in 82% of leagues.

Lamar Jackson's ankle injury impacts Flowers' outlook, though he remains a must-start. He is ranked as a top-12 receiver rather than top-5 due to the quarterback situation.

Zay Flowers has been highly productive with Lamar Jackson, scoring 65.3 fantasy points on just 45 routes; he is a primary target for Tyler Huntley, making him a potential top-18 wide receiver play.