Romeo Doubs (WR, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Early in Green Bay's Week 4 game against the Vikings, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson exited with an ankle injury. The good news is it sounds like it won't be too long of an absence, but he will miss at least this week's […]

Ladd McConkey (WR, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 56% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It's still not clear how the wide receiver stuff is going to shake out in Los Angeles, but rookie Ladd McConkey served as the team's best wideout in the team's 17-10 loss to Kansas City on Sunday. McConkey was targeted seven […]

Tre Tucker (WR, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In Week 4, the Las Vegas Raiders didn't have Davante Adams because of a hamstring injury. There's been plenty of speculation about Adams and his future with the team. While the team continues to say they aren't trading him, it's unclear […]

Darnell Mooney (WR, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney is coming off a solid game against the Saints in Week 4, as he was targeted six times, catching three passes for 56 yards. Mooney was one of three Falcons with 50-plus receiving yards in […]

Jerry Jeudy (WR, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy continues to play a key role for his team, but his role is limited by quarterback Deshaun Watson's struggles. In Sunday's loss to the Raiders, Jeudy was targeted a season-high nine times, catching six passes for 72 […]

Jaleel McLaughlin (RB, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: McLaughlin was a popular sleeper coming into the year, but so far hasn’t met expectations. He’s only averaging 3.2 yards per carry and hasn’t eclipsed more than 35% of offensive snaps in any game this year. Despite the slow start, McLaughlin has shown […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Chiefs lost their WR1 Rashee Rice to a major knee injury in Sunday’s victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Chiefs WR Rashee Rice was carted off the field after this play: pic.twitter.com/3W2VZ46iPF — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 29, 2024 Kansas […]

Jordan Whittington (WR, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The rookie receiver was an offseason star in Rams training camp and was finally given an opportunity in Sunday’s loss to the Chicago Bears. Whittington enjoyed the best game of his young career and led the team in targets. He posted […]

Braelon Allen (RB, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 52% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Allen’s strong start to his NFL career continued Sunday in a loss to the Denver Broncos. Starter Breece Hall was struggling and as a result, Allen saw more playing time. The rookie running back had nine touches for 46 yards and played […]

Tyler Conklin (TE, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin had a quiet game in Week 4, catching just four passes for 17 yards. Despite this, he was targeted eight times, was on the field for 68 offensive snaps, and ran 46 routes. Conklin only scored […]

Mike Williams (WR, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Though New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams hasn't scored a touchdown yet, his role has been steadily increasing. Even in his Week 4 game where the Jets were able to get almost nothing going against a stiff Denver Broncos defense, Williams […]

Ja'Lynn Polk (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The best thing you can have with rookie players is patience. New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk hasn't done much yet, but last week showed us he's now a clear starter on the offense. Polk led all Patriots pass catchers […]

Colby Parkinson (TE, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The tight end landscape is unbelievably dreary, but every once in a while the fantasy football gods give those of us who have no good tight ends a glimmer of hope. Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson is one of those. Parkinson […]

Trey Sermon (RB, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues or as Handcuff ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts running back Trey Sermon could see a significant workload in Week 5 after lead back Jonathan Taylor suffered an high-ankle sprain in Week 4. Taylor had his foot pinned under his body and it bent awkwardly sideways […]

Demarcus Robinson (WR, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Demarcus Robinson finished last season as the Los Angeles Rams’ WR3 and has remained one of quarterback Matthew Stafford's favorite targets so far in 2024. While he is yet to break out with a big performance in the young season, Robinson has […]

Greg Dortch (WR, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Greg Dortch is currently listed as the WR2 on the Arizona Cardinals depth chart behind Marvin Harrison Jr. So far, in the young NFL fantasy football season, Dortch has had some high highs and low lows.  His best game of the season […]

Emanuel Wilson (RB, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Emanuel Wilson is currently listed as the Green Bay Packers RB2 behind Josh Jacobs. However, he works very well as the team’s ‘change of pace’ back and has had recent success in that role.  In Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans, Wilson […]

Bucky Irving (RB, TB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 52% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Don't you love it when coaches tell the truth? Before the team's Week 4 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles stated that Bucky Irving earned more opportunities. While the total number of touches slipped from the week before, […]

Keaton Mitchell (RB, BAL) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell hasn’t played this season after tearing his ACL late last year. The former undrafted free-agent running back was outstanding as a rookie in limited action, totaling 47 rushing attempts for 396 yards and two touchdowns, averaging […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB, KC) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is one of the biggest NFL Draft busts in recent memory. However, the veteran has earned a role in the Chiefs’ backfield as a No. 2 running back behind Isiah Pacheco. Unfortunately, Edwards-Helaire started the […]

Taysom Hill (TE, NO) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints tight end/do-it-all weapon Taysom Hill is a fantasy football cheat code. Last week, he had zero work in the passing game. Yet, the veteran scored 14.4 half-point PPR fantasy points despite leaving the game early with a rib injury. […]

Tutu Atwell (WR, LAR) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell wasn’t on fantasy football radars heading into the 2024 season. However, injuries to Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua have opened the door for Atwell to have fantasy value. The veteran wide receiver has averaged four […]

Jalen Tolbert (WR, DAL) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert has had a solid first month of the season. The third-year player has passed Brandin Cooks as the team’s No. 2 wide receiver. Last week, he had only three receptions for 24 receiving yards and 3.9 […]

Michael Wilson (WR, ARI) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson was a popular streaming option in Week 4 against the Washington Commanders. The second-year receiver had an outstanding matchup against an awful Washington secondary. Unfortunately, he only had three receptions on seven targets for 38 receiving […]

Justin Watson (WR, KC) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0.1% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson has never been a fantasy-relevant player for more than a week or two at a time. He is the WR93 for the year, averaging 2.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, scoring 3.7 or fewer […]

Miles Sanders (RB, CAR) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders has carved out a solid fantasy role this season. Chuba Hubbard is the team’s starting running back, averaging 14.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, Sanders has played well since the team made the switch […]

Ray Davis (RB, BUF) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis hasn't had a fantasy-relevant role this season. He is the RB55 over the first four weeks, averaging 4.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The rookie is the third-highest-scoring running back on the Bills, averaging fewer […]

Tyler Allgeier (RB, ATL) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier is one of the top backup running backs in the NFL. The third-year running back is the RB43 over the first month, averaging 5.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While he isn’t an elite running […]

Ray-Ray McCloud III (WR, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons wideout Ray-Ray McCloud III earned some preseason hype heading into 2024, but it was tough to believe he'd be involved enough to be on the fantasy football radar. However, the 27-year-old has seen at least five targets in three […]