Week 5 fantasy football waiver wire highlights include Will Shipley and Dohnte Meyers
Analyst Justin Boone recommends several low-ownership players for Week 5, with running backs Will Shipley and Emanuel Wilson among the top picks.
Justin Boone of Yahoo Sports released his weekly waiver-wire recommendations for fantasy football managers ahead of Week 5. He limited his list to players rostered in fewer than half of leagues and provided free-agent budget values based on a $100 salary cap.
Key injuries affecting lineups include Lamar Jackson (ankle), Saquon Barkley (hamstring) and Ja'Marr Chase (concussion), among others. Bye weeks for the Panthers and Chiefs were also noted.
Among the top ten overall pickups, running backs Will Shipley (Eagles), Emanuel Wilson (Seahawks) and Keaton Mitchell (Chargers) were highlighted. Shipley could see increased role if Saquon Barkley remains sidelined, offering RB3 with upside as a potential RB2. Wilson earned a start after Jadarian Price was placed on IR, while Mitchell showed growing volume in a three-man committee in Los Angeles.
Wide receiver options include Malik Washington (Dolphins) and Keon Coleman (Bills), both performing well in recent games and positioned as WR3/flex candidates. Dohnte Meyers (Bengals) emerged after injuries to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, recording seven catches for 82 yards.
At quarterback, Jacoby Brissett (Cardinals) was recommended as a streaming option against a vulnerable Detroit defense, though Boone cautioned against expecting long-term stability. C.J. Stroud and Sam Darnold were listed as higher-priority adds if available.
Tight end Mike Gesicki (Bengals) could serve as a TE1 if both Chase and Higgins miss Week 5, having already posted three touchdowns this season.
Defensive and kicker suggestions were also provided, with the Bears defense and Jake Bates as the top picks in their categories.
Boone’s analysis emphasizes monitoring injury reports and roster percentages to identify low-ownership players who can provide weekly value.