Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, Week 5: Tank Bigsby, Dohnte Meyers among top pickups
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Key Points:
- Key injuries impacting fantasy football include Lamar Jackson (ankle), Saquon Barkley (hamstring), Ja'Marr Chase (concussion), and Tee Higgins (adductor), among others, with several players expected to miss or be limited in Week 5.
- Top waiver-wire pickups for Week 5 feature running backs Tank Bigsby (Eagles), Keaton Mitchell (Chargers), Emanuel Wilson (Seahawks), and wide receivers Malik Washington (Dolphins), Keon Coleman (Bills), and Tre' Harris (Chargers).
- Quarterback Jacoby Brissett (Cardinals) is a strong streaming option for Week 5 due to a favorable matchup against the Detroit Lions' vulnerable secondary, though long-term viability is uncertain.
- Tight end Mike Gesicki (Bengals) emerges as a valuable fantasy option with key receivers Chase and Higgins injured, making him a potential TE1 or high-end TE2 for Week 5.
- The Bears and Jaguars defenses are top streaming options for Week 5, while Jake Bates is recommended as the top kicker add, with several other players suggested as deeper stashes or injury backups across positions.
