Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, Week 5: Will Shipley, Dohnte Meyers among top pickups

Key Points:

• Key injuries impacting fantasy football include Lamar Jackson (ankle), Saquon Barkley (hamstring), Ja'Marr Chase (concussion), and Tee Higgins (adductor), among others, affecting player availability for Week 5.
• Top waiver-wire pickups for Week 5 feature running backs Will Shipley (Eagles), Emanuel Wilson (Seahawks), and Keaton Mitchell (Chargers), as well as wide receivers Malik Washington (Dolphins) and Keon Coleman (Bills).
• Quarterback streaming options highlight Jacoby Brissett (Cardinals) as a strong Week 5 play against Detroit's vulnerable secondary, with C.J. Stroud and Sam Darnold as top adds if available.
• Wide receivers Malik Washington and Keon Coleman have shown increased roles and production, making them valuable waiver-wire targets, while Mike Gesicki (TE, Bengals) is a top tight end pickup due to injuries in Cincinnati's receiving corps.
• Defense and kicker recommendations include adding the Bears or Jaguars defenses and kicker Jake Bates, with attention to favorable schedules for teams like the Chiefs and Patriots in upcoming weeks.