Video: Fantasy Football Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

Fantasy Football Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups | Must-Have Players to Add to Your Roster (2024)

Joe Pisapia, Pat Fitzmaurice and Derek Brown are back to cover all things fantasy football waiver wire for Week 5 of NFL football, including who to stash, who to pick up and who to dump. Tell us what you think of their waiver wire advice in the comments below! Who are you picking up or putting down in Week 5?

Fantasy Football Week 5 Waiver Wire Timestamps

Introduction – 0:00:00
Waiver Wire Add of the Week – 0:03:45
Justin Fields – 0:04:20
Top RB Adds – 0:08:14
Rico Dowdle – 0:08:20
Kareem Hunt – 0:10:40
Trey Sermon – 0:13:41
Tank Bigsby – 0:16:17
Roschon Johnson – 0:18:57
Tyler Allgeier – 0:20:18
Gus Edwards – 0:21:41
Carson Steele – 0:21:43
Top WR Adds – 0:23:45
Wan’Dale Robinson – 0:23:50
Dontayvion Wicks – 0:26:13
Josh Downs vs. Tutu Atwell vs. Xavier Legette – 0:29:51
Mike Williams vs. Allen Lazard – 0:33:58
Top Streamers- 0:37:08
Geno Smith vs. NYG – 0:37:22
Justin Fields vs. DAL – 0:37:39
Colby Parkinson vs. GB – 0:38:24
Tucker Kraft vs. LAR – 0:39:00
SEA vs. NYG – 0:39:53
DEN vs. LV – 0:40:31
Austin Seibert WSH vs. CLE – 0:41:27
Jason Myers SEA vs. NYG – 0:42:04
Top Overall Waiver Wire Adds – 0:43:07
Fitz – 0:43:41
DBro – 0:44:37

Fantasy Football Week 5 Waiver Wire Highlights

Justin Fields (QB – PIT): Justin Fields is quietly having an Anthony Richardson-type breakout season. Coming off a huge performance with 312 passing yards, a touchdown, 55 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, Fields has climbed into the top-five fantasy QBs in points per game. Despite offensive line struggles, he continues to overcome adversity and put up big numbers. With a favorable schedule ahead, Fields is a must-add and could help win fantasy leagues in 2024.
Rico Dowdle (RB – DAL): On the running back front, Rico Dowdle has been a sleeper pick for weeks yet is still available in many leagues. Dowdle is seeing his role expand in Dallas, particularly as Ezekiel Elliott‘s production continues to dwindle. Averaging nearly 11 touches a game, Dowdle’s involvement in both the rushing and passing games makes him a valuable pickup, especially with bye weeks on the horizon.
Kareem Hunt (RB – KC): Kareem Hunt surprised many by becoming the lead back in the Chiefs’ offense, stepping up with 14 carries for 69 yards in his recent game. With Rashee Rice potentially out for an extended period, Hunt is poised to take on a larger role in a Kansas City offense that may rely heavily on the run. Currently available in 60% of leagues, Hunt presents a valuable option for managers looking for immediate help at running back, especially as the Chiefs navigate injury woes among their pass-catchers.

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