Top Waiver Wire Pickups Week 5

Finding Fantasy Production on the Cheap

As the NFL season progresses, injuries and underperformance create opportunities for savvy fantasy football managers to improve their rosters. The waiver wire is a treasure trove of potential hidden gems, and Week 5 is no exception.

Here are some players who are widely available in Yahoo! and ESPN leagues and could provide a boost to your fantasy team:

Quarterbacks

Justin Fields, Chicago Bears (33% Yahoo!, 27% ESPN)

Fields has emerged as a legitimate fantasy option, rushing for over 100 yards in two of his first four games and passing for two touchdowns in each of the last two weeks.

Running Backs

Khalil Herbert, Chicago Bears (40% Yahoo!, 29% ESPN)

With David Montgomery sidelined by injury, Herbert has taken over as the Bears' lead back and has averaged over 100 scrimmage yards per game in the last two weeks.

Jamaal Williams, Detroit Lions (45% Yahoo!, 45% ESPN)

Williams has been a consistent producer for the Lions, averaging over 50 rushing yards per game and scoring three touchdowns in the first four weeks.

Wide Receivers

Allen Lazard, Green Bay Packers (48% Yahoo!, 67% ESPN)

Lazard has been a reliable target for Aaron Rodgers, averaging 6.5 receptions and 82.5 receiving yards per game in the first four weeks.

Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers (33% Yahoo!, 32% ESPN)

Watson has shown flashes of his potential, scoring two touchdowns in the first four weeks. He could be worth a waiver wire pickup as he continues to develop.

Tight Ends

Irv Smith Jr., Minnesota Vikings (44% Yahoo!, 51% ESPN)

Smith has emerged as the Vikings' top pass-catching tight end, with 15 receptions and 145 receiving yards in the first four weeks.