Who Should You Add This Week? Top Week 5 Waiver Wire Targets | Fantasy Focus

Scored 16.8 fantasy points in Week 4.

The source attempted to roster Alec Ingold as a waiver wire target in week 4, but the pick did not work out.

Alvin Kamara is the clear lead back in New Orleans' backfield, securing seven targets in Week 5 against Atlanta along with 23 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. The source expects this volume to be a regular occurrence given the Saints' defensive struggles that keep them in shootouts, though notes Kamara won't be a 20-touch guy at his age and will be limited, leaving room for backup usage.

Robinson was preposterous in Week 5 against the Saints, going for 27.7 fantasy points on just 14 carries for 62 yards and three touchdowns, with only one catch for two yards. The source emphasizes his elite athleticism and dominance, noting he didn't even lead his team in rushing touchdowns despite his dominant performance, and that he remains the clear lead back in Atlanta's offense with an identity built around an off-the-charts running game.

Brian Robinson had a three-touchdown game with 14 carries for 62 yards, but the source explicitly states this is not sustainable moving forward and he does not have standalone value. The source dropped him for Tyreek Hill in one league, comparing him to Jordan Mason as a backup with value only as insurance to Bijan Robinson. He is only rostered in 27% of leagues.

In a hypothetical roster decision, the source would drop Brian Robinson Jr. in favor of adding Tyreek Hill as a speculative end-of-bench option, though this depends on individual roster construction and needs.

Scored 21.46 fantasy points in Week 4.

Scored 6.1 fantasy points in Week 4, disappointing performance.

Chatter is starting to pick up about whether Arizona will turn the keys over to Carson Beck, but the source does not expect it to happen in Week 5. Even with a good matchup against the Lions, having never played an NFL regular season snap before, Beck would not feel nearly as good for the Cardinals offense.

Chris Olave is described as awesome and a consistent weekly WR6 option for fantasy purposes. The source expects him to be a reliable target in the Saints' pass-heavy offense, which will keep throwing the ball to three primary receivers with Olave as one of them.

Scored 19.6 fantasy points in Week 4, described as another nice outing.

Christian Watson receives a slight edge in rankings over Matthew Golden due to his upside and scoring equity, though the source acknowledges Golden's case is getting close and could be favored in flex decisions.

Adam Schefter reported DJ Moore's shoulder injury was a re-aggravation of a prior injury and is not considered long-term as of right now. The source interprets this as Moore could be out this week, though he remains in projections; conservative early-week approach suggests monitoring for updates.

DJ Moore suffered an injury in week two that impacted the Bills offense target distribution, contributing to Dalton Kincaid's inconsistent production in subsequent weeks.

DeAndre Swift had a tough performance in Week 5, part of a knockout league lineup that underperformed.

Dalton Kincaid is trending the wrong direction through the first month of the season. He leads his position in average depth of target and was shadowed half the time last week. After showing promise in week two (the source thought he could have a breakout), it has instead been an outbreak of sadness and disappointment. He is a lineup lock but the source is writing about him in the playbook because he's trending the wrong direction. The source notes this is just Dalton Kincaid from last year and the year before—the same disappointing production.

Kincaid has failed to realize preseason potential; week one showed playing time, week two excusable due to Detroit matchup, but last two games show declining playing time and productivity with no clear explanation. The offense exhibits unpredictable target distribution similar to Packers last year, rotating between Keon Coleman, Kincaid, and Dawson Knox week-to-week, making him a guessing game on which week he'll produce rather than a reliable starter.

Scored 6.6 fantasy points in Week 4; the source notes they talked Mike into starting him.

Dawson Knox is part of the unpredictable target rotation in the Bills offense, with week-to-week variability in receiving opportunities alongside Keon Coleman and Dalton Kincaid, making it difficult to project which receiver will lead in any given week.

DK Metcalf is trending in the right direction with nine-plus targets in three of four games through the first month of the season. Aaron Rodgers has had yards per attempt over 10 in back-to-back weeks and is being much more aggressive downfield, which bodes very well for Metcalf given his status as one of the best deep ball threats of the last 25 years. He is wide receiver 10 in targets, wide receiver 4 in routes run, and wide receiver 1 in snaps played. He has the Colts this week (top 30 play) and should be in lineups despite being only wide receiver 32 in fantasy points so far, suggesting more expected fantasy points are on tap.

Drake London caught five passes for 94 yards in Week 5 against the Saints, which is a solid output, but felt disappointing after his 194-yard performance the previous week. The source notes that London is one of only two primary pass-catchers for Atlanta alongside Bijan Robinson, making him a core part of the Falcons' passing game.

Emmanuel Wilson is the priority waiver wire add for Week 5 based on his performance last week. With Zach Charbonnet out and no designated return date, Wilson is the primary option to add this week.

Garrett Wilson did not play well in Week 5, contributing to a knockout league lineup that failed to survive the week.

Scored 17 fantasy points in Week 4, rumbling into the end zone.

Pickens has 28 targets, 18 receptions, 225 receiving yards, and zero touchdowns through four weeks despite being drafted in the top three rounds. Targets have been consistent (6, 8, 11, 3 targets week-to-week) but touchdown drought is notable. Projected as WR17 rest of season. Source notes frustration rather than concern; touchdown will eventually come and he'll be startable, but lacks the upside of Parker Washington due to lower ceiling.

Jamar Chase got banged up during Week 5, mentioned in the context of a knockout league update where he was part of a lineup that underperformed.

Brissett faces the Detroit Lions, who have allowed four straight quarterbacks to score as top-10 fantasy performers; Bryce Young scored just 21.5 points against them last week, the fewest any QB has scored against Detroit this season. The source recommends grabbing Brissett off waivers and starting him directly if needed. Brissett averaged 18.9 fantasy points per game last year but is at 16.5 this season with inconsistency (duds of 6.5 and 10.4, but also a 25.6); his efficiency has dipped to 5.4 yards per pass attempt, though the Lions matchup could improve that.

Jacoby Brissett is ranked ahead of Jalen Hurts in Week 5 rankings and is worth considering as a pickup, particularly for those with Hurts on their roster. The source would rank Brissett higher than Hurts this week despite the Eagles' generally favorable schedule.

Brissett is now at a full season (16 games) as Arizona's starter since taking over for Kyler; he has 31 total touchdowns and has two passing touchdowns in two straight weeks, trending the right way. The Lions allow the most touchdowns (11 through four games), making Brissett a great streamer option for Week 5.

Jadarian Price is not dealing with a season-ending injury, meaning he could return to the Seattle backfield at some point. However, with multiple backs in the mix (Charbonnet, Mixon, Wilson, Helani), the backfield situation remains unclear and week-to-week.

The source is not fully confident that Jalen Hurts will be a top 10 quarterback the rest of the season, only sort of confident. Hurts has never put up huge passing numbers and has relied on elite rushing; without that rushing production, he might be just a fringe QB1 from a fantasy perspective, similar to Kyler Mariota. However, the Eagles' schedule still looks good moving forward, and the source would try not to drop Hurts despite considering Jacoby Brissett ahead of him in Week 5 rankings.

JSN (Jalin Hyatt) is noted as receiving most of the passing volume in his offense, with the source observing that nearly every pass goes to him rather than to other receivers like Tori Horton.

Jeremiah Love scored 6.5 fantasy points in Week 5, appearing in a starts-of-the-week lineup but with modest production.

Scored 6.5 fantasy points in Week 4.

Joe Mixon was signed by the Seattle Seahawks, but the source emphasizes he does not have standalone value currently. Mixon was brought in with the idea he could play soon, but with Zach Charbonnet, Emmanuel Wilson, George Helani, and Jadarian Price all in the mix, the backfield is crowded. The most likely outcome is that Seattle's backfield remains a stay-away situation week-to-week, though it may eventually settle into two guys once health improves.

Jordan Tyson's return timeline has been extended beyond initial expectations. The latest update indicates it will be longer than originally planned at the start of the season, with Week 9 now being the most logical target for his return, putting him still weeks away from availability.

Scored 4.6 fantasy points in Week 4, disappointing performance.

Kalief Raymond was rostered as a waiver wire target and played well, though the source notes the picks have trended toward finding good fantasy plays that score in the end zone rather than consistent fantasy performers.

At some point, Coleman might emerge as a flex option even with DJ Moore in the lineup; he could be having a year three breakout. The source recommends keeping him on your bench as a speculative add, especially if DJ Moore's shoulder injury sidelines him this week.

Keon Coleman is part of the unpredictable target rotation in the Bills offense, with week-to-week variability in receiving opportunities alongside Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox, making it difficult to project which receiver will lead in any given week.

Khalil Shakir is not going to be used near the goal line, limiting his touchdown upside in the Bills offense.

Kyle Pitts had another quiet night with only three targets in Week 5 against the Saints and wasn't even playing early in the game, suggesting a possible coach's decision. The source notes this continues a pattern of underutilization and compares it to concerns about Marvin Harrison Jr., indicating there may be behind-the-scenes issues affecting his role despite his involvement and energy when scoring.

Got banged up and left the game early in Week 4, scoring only 5.34 fantasy points.

Chatter is percolating about a possible trade of Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Colts; there is now a non-zero chance of this move happening. The source notes there is plenty of pressure on Colts GM Chris Ballard, which could lead to moves, though it is unclear whether a trade would resurrect Harrison's fantasy value in Arizona's struggling offense.

Matthew Golden has seven more targets than Christian Watson and has consistently been in the mid-20% target share range. The source gives a slight edge to Watson in rankings due to his upside and scoring equity, but makes a case that Golden could be favored over Watson in flex decisions.

Michael Pittman Jr. is trending the wrong direction through the first month of the season. Despite five straight years of heavy usage and production in Indianapolis, he is only wide receiver 32 in fantasy points and the Colts are not throwing at him despite him playing basically all snaps and running all routes. The source is hopeful he might not yet be featured in the game plan (similar to Rashee Rice early in the season) and that this will change, but so far it's been disappointing. The source would drop Pittman for Jacoby Brissett if also rostering Jalen Hurts.

Parker Washington is the clear WR1 in Jacksonville's offense with 26% target share and strong first-read metrics from Trevor Lawrence. Despite appearing to have 6 or fewer targets in three of four games, this is explained by game script: Jacksonville's blowout over New England (35-6) limited volume, and last week Lawrence threw only 23 passes. Washington had a near-miss 40-yard catch last week and faced CJ Turner shadow coverage on all perimeter routes. Projected as WR22 rest of season. Source is not concerned about target volatility, holds him, and prefers him over Pickens rest of season due to clearer role and higher floor.

RJ Harvey's 10 targets are probably a mirage; the source does not recommend him over Matthew Golden in flex decisions.

Roman Wilson is not startable in fantasy. He barely played last week and his target share was 30%, making him third or sometimes fourth in line in the Steelers wide receiving core behind DK Metcalf and others like Jeremy Bernard.

Scored 22.4 fantasy points in Week 4 from the same game as Terro McMillan.

Seth McGowan is the clear number two running back in Indianapolis behind Jonathan Taylor and is the type of guy to fill out the end of your bench as a league-winner candidate. He was a day three draft pick this year, the team seems to like him, and if Taylor were out for the season, McGowan would be the only guy discussed on waivers. He has a Jonathan Taylor aesthetic—when he's in the game and gets a carry, he produces yards.

Tank Bigsby got hurt and will be out for a couple of weeks, creating volume uncertainty for the Philadelphia Eagles backfield.

The source attempted to roster Tommy Tremble, the Panthers tight end, as a waiver wire target in week 4, but the pick did not work out.

Tori Horton was selected as a waiver wire target and scored a touchdown; the source notes Horton wasn't playing much volume and most passes go to JSN, but as a player available in over 99.5% of leagues, the pick was based on luck rather than process. The source credits producer Q for the selection and notes Q also bet the end-zone touchdown.

Trevor Lawrence is playing at an elite level; his strong first-read metrics support confidence in Parker Washington's target share and production potential despite recent game-script limitations.

Tyler Warren is a better option than Dalton Kincaid at tight end. The source had Tyler Warren initially, then picked up Dalton Kincaid to go back to the well with Warren, which is what they did last week, suggesting Warren is the preferred tight end option.

Tyler Warren is presented as a viable waiver wire alternative to Dalton Kincaid in tight end-needy leagues; the source pivoted back to Warren after initially adding Kincaid in a 10-team league, suggesting Warren offers more consistent value than the unpredictable Kincaid.

Tyreek Hill is worth adding to your bench as a speculative end-of-bench guy, though the source won't spend much on waivers given uncertainty about his team destination and fantasy relevance. Last season's first four weeks showed 7.2 targets per game, 5.3 catches, 66 yards, and 13.4 fantasy points per game before his major injury. A lot has to go right for him to be fantasy relevant in 10-team leagues, but he could produce 130 yards and two touchdowns in weeks 6-17 and help win a league.

Will Shipley is being considered as a waiver option for the Eagles, but the source has limited faith in starting him. With Tank Bigsby out and Saquon Barkley's status uncertain, there is significant volume available, but Shipley would likely be the fourth running back option behind other candidates like Damian Pierce, Carson Steele, and Jaden Blue.

Zach Charbonnet is not going to play this week and may still be two to three weeks away from returning, based on Seattle's roster moves. The source notes that Charbonnet could return and take hold of the backfield enough to matter in 10-team leagues, but the addition of Joe Mixon and other backs suggests the backfield will remain crowded and unclear even when he returns.

Zach Charbonnet is out this week with no designated return date; the source would still add him off waivers if an open IR spot is available, but would prioritize Emmanuel Wilson as the immediate add for Week 5.