Waiver Wire Week 5

After four weeks of breakout performances and injuries, the fantasy football world is once again running to the waiver wire every tuesday night looking for that next breakout player. The dreaded bye week gauntlet has started so now not only do you need to worry about replacing injured players, you must keep your eye on what team(s) are on their bye. Here is my Week 5 waiver article with some names to help you through the season.

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Ronald Jones, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (58% available)

Jones is still available in almost 60% of fantasy leagues. Yes, it’s been an up and down season so far but I believe he has finally distanced himself from Peyton Barber. He finished with 20 total touches for 83 yards in Week 4 and was clearly ahead of Barber. Even with Barber not going away, Jones is still a solid add this week. (FAAB 35-40%)

Gardner Minshew- QB, Jacksonville Jaguars (86% available)

Minshew has proven himself in this league over 4 weeks. On Sunday he brought the Jags back to beat the Denver Broncos in a close 26-24 win. He finished the game with 215 passing yards and threw 2 touchdowns. Minshew has 3 solid matchups moving forward and could be a great streaming option for the next 3 weeks. (FAAB 12-15%)

Andy Dalton- QB, Cincinnati Bengals (66% available)

Dalton could easily be just plain bad on Monday night but this column has to do with Week 5 not today. In 3 weeks, Dalton has over 975 yards passing and has thrown 5 touchdowns and that was against solid defenses. The Bengals have a juicy matchup in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals who are still without their top CB. Dalton is a solid streamer this week. (FAAB 10-12%)

Cole Beasley- WR, Buffalo Bills (89% available)

Beasley led all receivers in targets with 12 on Sunday and caught 7 for 75 yards. This is the fourth straight week we have seen him be productive. He is now averaging 8 target, 6 receptions and over 60 yards a game. Beasley has a role in this team and it continues to show week to week. Get Beasley where you can especially in PPR leagues where he’s averaging over 9 points a game. (FAAB 8-10%)

Jordan Wilkins- RB, Indianapolis Colts (98 % available)

This is more of a speculative add depending on the severity of Marlon Mack’s injury. We saw Wilkins go in after Mack left this game but only rushed 4 times for 17 yards. We did see Wilkins put up 82 yards on 5 carries and looked good doing it. IF Mack does miss time, Wilkins is expected to get the bulk of the carries against the Chiefs in Week 5 who struggle defensively. Just keep an eye on the situation, but if you ha e a roster spot grab him and stash him u till things become more clear with Mack’s Injury. (FAAB 8-10%)

Dawson Knox- TE, Buffalo Bills (87% available)

This is 2 weeks in a row that Knox has been productive. He caught all 3 of his targets on Sunday for 58 yards and even though he did not find the end zone, he proved once again that he is a big play guy. The Buffalo Bills face the Tennessee Titans in Week 5 who have allowed a touchdown to the TE position in 3 straight games. In the only game they didn’t allow a touchdown, we saw Austin Hooper go for 130 yards against them on 9 receptions. Knox will be a nice add this week that you can insert in your lineup. (FAAB 5-7%)

Mohamed Sanu- WR, Atlanta Falcons (72% available)

Sanu was targeted a season high 12 times on Sunday, totaling 9 catches for 91 yards. This is the fourth straight game we have seen him get at least 6 targets. He now currently leads all receivers in all categories, and should continue to see targets with the Falcons expecting to be playing for behind often. You can add Sanu as a bye week replacement for the upcoming weeks. (FAAB 5-7%)



Ricky Seals- Jones, TE Cleveland Browns (100% available)

It was nice to see RSJ involved finally, he has struggled to find a role in this team. On Sunday he finished with 3 receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown. We know how athletic RSJ is and I expect him to be able to do what Njoku was expected too. The upside alone for him is worth it. (FAAB 5-7%)



A.J Brown – WR, Tennessee Titans (52% available)

Brown showed his big ply ability in Week 4 hauling in all 3 of his targets for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns. In 4 weeks, Brown has shown his big- play ability in 2 of those games. He is now averaging over 4 targets and 55 yards per game over the last 4 weeks. This offense is not anything special but Brown could definitely fill in as a bye week replacement in the upcoming weeks. (FAAB 3-5%)

Ben Watson- TE, New England Patriots (98% available)

Watson is due back this week and can immediately step in and be the TE1 on this Patriots team that has been lacking at that position all year. The TE position this year has combined for 4 receptions for 77 yards and no touchdowns. Brady tends to look at his TE in the red zone and Watson could be that guy for Brady moving forward. Definitely worth an add if your looking for a TE with upside. (FAAB 3-5%)