Fantasy football Week 5 waiver wire: Tyreek Hill could be a must-add stash

Fantasy football Week 5 waiver wire: Tyreek Hill could be a must-add stash

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Key Points:

  • The injury list from Week 4 is extensive, affecting key players such as Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, with backups like Tank Bigsby also sidelined, prompting active waiver wire movements.
  • Quarterbacks on bye include Patrick Mahomes and Bryce Young, while notable injuries include Jackson and Baker Mayfield; recommended adds are C.J. Stroud and Sam Darnold, with drop candidates including Bo Nix, Justin Herbert, and Kyler Murray.
  • Running backs affected by injuries include Barkley, Breece Hall, and Travis Etienne, with Alvin Kamara and Woody Marks among the recommended adds; handcuffs like Emmett Johnson and Tyler Allgeier are suggested for stashing, while Rico Dowdle and Rachaad White are drop candidates.
  • Wide receiver injuries are widespread, impacting players like Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson; recommended additions include Devaughn Vele, Tre Tucker, and Romeo Doubs, while Marvin Harrison Jr., Chris Godwin, and Michael Pittman are advised as drops.
  • At tight end, injuries to Dallas Goedert and others create opportunities; Mark Andrews, Kenyon Sadiq, and Jake Ferguson are recommended adds, while Dalton Schultz and Darren Waller are suggested drop candidates; DST streamers include Jaguars, Cowboys, Bengals, and Browns.

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