The BEST Week 5 Waiver Wire Adds

Deebo Samuel is used as a stylistic comparison for how Tyreek Hill might be utilized if he were to join the Chiefs.

Emmanuel Wilson is a priority waiver add and an every-week low-end RB2 moving forward; he was the RB5 based on team usage last week.

Jeremiah Love is dealing with ankle injuries, creating uncertainty regarding his availability and potentially opening up more work for Tyler Allgeier.

Rashee Rice is dealing with a short-term injury, which has contributed to the Chiefs' current need for wide receiver depth.

Saquon Barkley is dealing with a hamstring injury, which serves as a catalyst for increased opportunity for other backfield options.

Tank Bigsby is currently on IR following core muscle surgery, impacting team backfield depth.

Tyler Allgeier is a priority waiver add who functions as a mid-range RB3, with potential to be a firm every-week RB2 if Jeremiah Love misses time due to ankle injuries.

Tyquan Thornton's loss due to injury is cited as a reason the Chiefs might look to sign additional wide receiver help.

Tyreek Hill is a deep-league waiver target if signed by the Chiefs; he could potentially ramp up during the bye week and serve as a low-end WR3, similar to Deebo Samuel's role.

Will Shipley is the top waiver wire priority add for Week 5, projected as a top-30 running back due to volume and a favorable matchup against a Jaguars defense allowing the fifth-most receiving fantasy points to running backs. He has benefited from backfield injuries and is the only player in his backfield expected to rank inside the top 30 based on touches alone.