Ranking ALL of the Week 5 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

The source notes there is no clear update on A.J. Brown's return from injury, which currently leaves a void in the team's wide receiver rotation.

The source notes that Amon-Ra St. Brown led the league in drops last year, using this as a counter-argument to the criticism surrounding Jameson Williams' current drop rate. Amon-Ra St. Brown is noted as having led the league in drops last year, though the source points out he also had significantly more targets than Jameson Williams.

Brock Purdy is cited as a historical benchmark for high-level quarterback efficiency, as he and Josh Allen are the only quarterbacks to average more EPA per drop back than those coached by Clint Kubiak over the last three years.

Bryce Young is a viable waiver wire target, currently 76% rostered and available in 24% of leagues. He previously finished as the QB6 against the Detroit Lions defense.

The source ranks Cyrus Allen as an S-tier waiver wire watch list candidate for deep and keeper leagues. Despite only running two routes in his recent game, he is valued as a true route runner and man-beater, a profile the Chiefs' roster currently lacks. The source ranks him ahead of Dante Myers.

DJ Moore re-aggravated a shoulder injury and is not expected to return to the field until at least week eight, according to the source's injury expert.

Drake Maye is characterized as a quarterback who likes to spread the ball around, which may limit the ceiling for individual receivers; he recently had five players with four-plus targets in a single game.

Emanuel Wilson is an 'S-tier' waiver target who has secured a significant role, evidenced by 21 carries for 81 yards, a touchdown, and three catches for 39 yards and another touchdown in his most recent outing. The source argues he has earned his spot and will not lose his role easily, even with future competition. He is preferred over current Eagles backfield options due to the dysfunction of the Eagles' offensive line.

Geno Smith finished as the QB3 against the Detroit Lions, consistent with the trend of the Lions defense allowing a top-six fantasy performance to every quarterback they have faced this season.

The source recommends Jacoby Brissett as an 'A tier' waiver target for week five due to a favorable matchup against the Detroit Lions. Brissett has finished as a QB1 in 12 of his last 16 games, a rate comparable to Josh Allen. The strategy is to stream him for this matchup, cut him for games against LA and Denver, and potentially re-add him for the Dallas matchup.

The source expresses significant concern regarding Jadarian Price's future role, noting he must rehab an injury for several weeks and will likely return to a crowded backfield rotation that includes Emanuel Wilson and Zach Charbonnet. While some believe he is more talented than Wilson, his opportunity is currently in question.

Jaylen Royals is a speculative waiver add for deeper leagues; he recorded 22 routes run and is viewed as the natural backup to Rashee Rice in the Chiefs' offense.

Jameson Williams is labeled an S-tier drop for fantasy leagues due to his poor performance and league-leading 103 dropped air yards, which is significantly higher than any other player (no one else is over 55). While he is a 'math changer' who forces defenses to play with the deepest safety alignment in the NFL, the source notes his high drop rate is a major concern, despite Amon-Ra St. Brown also leading the league in drops last year (albeit on twice as many targets).

Josh Allen is a historical benchmark for high-level quarterback efficiency; over the last three years, only he and Brock Purdy averaged more EPA per drop back than quarterbacks coached by Clint Kubiak. Additionally, Allen relies on scramble drills where Keon Coleman has emerged as a favorite target.

Khalif Raymond is mentioned as a waiver wire target, but the source notes he lacks the elite, game-changing upside that a player like Tyreek Hill possesses.

Despite a recent dip in production, Kalif Raymond was the team's most productive receiver in three of the first four games and previously led the team in first-read target share.

The source references Kayshon Boutte's role from the previous season as historical context for the productivity of the X-receiver position in the current offense.

The source ranks Keaton Mitchell as a B-tier waiver target, noting his potential for five catches per week and a solid PPR floor on a team expected to be trailing frequently. While concerns exist regarding his small BMI—similar to early-career Devon Achane—and his role in a three-way committee, he is preferred over Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley due to his passing-down usage.

Keon Coleman is a recommended B-tier waiver target as a short-term band-aid while DJ Moore is sidelined until at least week eight. Coleman has shown improved route running and has emerged as a favorite target for Josh Allen in scramble drills. While he lacks the elite, game-changing upside of a player like Tyreek Hill, the source notes that if Josh Allen could make Gabe Davis fantasy-relevant, he can certainly do the same for Coleman.

The source criticizes Khalil Herbert's execution on an inside zone read play, noting he turned his back to an unblocked defender, which contributed to the poor offensive performance surrounding Omarion Hampton.

Kamani Vidal is currently part of a three-way committee in the Chargers backfield, receiving a snap share similar to Keaton Mitchell.

The source dismisses Kyler Murray as a failed late-round quarterback draft pick, stating bluntly that he 'stinks'.

Mack Hollins sustained a minor injury during his recent game, which may have contributed to the target share increase for Romeo Doubs, but the source expects him to be okay.

The source dismisses Malik Willis as a failed late-round quarterback draft pick, stating bluntly that he 'stinks'.

Mitchell Tinsley is viewed as having less upside than Dante Myers. Tinsley recorded 7 targets, 3 catches, and 49 yards in his most recent game.

The source ranks Romeo Doubs in the 'A tier' of waiver wire targets, citing his high separation win rate, top-10 status in advanced metrics, and his role as the primary X-receiver in the offense. While Mack Hollins' injury may have inflated recent numbers, the X-receiver role is historically productive in this scheme, though Drake Maye's tendency to spread the ball around could limit Doubs' individual ceiling.

Saquon Barkley is dealing with a hamstring injury and is expected to be sidelined for the next two to three weeks.

The source cites Stefon Diggs' past production at the X-receiver position as evidence that the role is highly valuable within the current offensive scheme.

Tank Bigsby is set to undergo sports hernia surgery and will be sidelined for at least the next six weeks.

The Detroit Lions defense has allowed a top-six fantasy performance to every quarterback they have faced, including Tyler Huntley who finished fourth in his recent outing.

The source labels Tyreek Hill an 'in-season Exodia' and an S-tier waiver wire add, urging managers to pick him up immediately if available. He remains a unique, high-upside asset, arguably the best wide receiver since Jerry Rice, with an ability to force defensive coordinators to bracket him, creating opportunities for teammates while he still produces.

With Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby out, the source is very bullish on Will Shipley in the short term, projecting him to potentially reach a 90% snap share with significant passing-down work. He is expected to see a significant increase in volume over the next two weeks, leveraging his pass-catching upside after recording 30-plus catches in each of his last two seasons at Clemson.