Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 5: Emanuel Wilson takes over in Seattle

Key Points:

• Kirk Cousins is currently the QB6 in fantasy football with 11 touchdown passes and has consistently scored over 20 fantasy points since Week 1, making him a reliable weekly QB2 option with upcoming games that have shootout potential.
• Running backs Will Shipley (Eagles) and Emanuel Wilson (Seahawks) have seen increased roles due to injuries to starters, with Shipley poised for 15+ touches and Wilson acting as an every-down back, though Wilson's workload may be affected by Joe Mixon's potential return.
• Wide receivers Keon Coleman (Bills) and Darius Cooper (Eagles) have emerged as key targets due to injuries to primary receivers DJ Moore and DeVonta Smith, respectively, with Coleman potentially stepping into a starting role and Cooper leading his team in target share and air yards in Week 4.
• Tight end T.J. Hockenson had a breakout performance in Week 4 with 13 receptions for 119 yards in the absence of Justin Jefferson, solidifying his status as a TE1 option if Jefferson remains sidelined; Brenton Strange and Mike Gesicki also saw increased involvement but remain more boom/bust options.
• Injuries continue to shape fantasy football rosters, with notable players like Saquon Barkley, Jadarian Price, and Zach Charbonnet sidelined, prompting opportunities for backups and waiver wire pickups across multiple teams.