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Fantasy Football 2013: Top 10 Week 5 Waiver Wire pickups

By Zachary Thompson

Sep 29, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nate Washington (85) celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the first half at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nate Washington (85) celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the first half at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 23, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor (2) passes the ball during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 37-21. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor (2) passes the ball during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 37-21. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Terrelle Pryor-QB-Oakland Raiders (24.3%)

The number one option on the list for today didn’t score a single point in week 3. Terrelle Pryor was sidelined with a concussion as Matt Flynn drew the start for Oakland who ultimately lost to the visiting team from Washington. Pryor was physically cleared for practice but the coaching staff elected to be extra cautions with their QB and had him sit out. After the game, Coach Dennis Allen said he felt good about Pryor’s availability week 5.

The last time we saw the former Buckeye QB he turned in a solid Monday Night Football performance against the Broncos. He threw for 281 yards and a touchdown while rushing for another 36 yards. He’s a dual threat who can make plays with his legs as well as his arm which can pay off especially if your league is rush-heavy. Pryor may be asked to do even more with his legs this week since the Raiders may be without Darren McFadden and Marcel Reece.

On top of that, Pryor will be returning to face the defense that’s allowed more points to opposing QB’s than any other team in the NFL as the Raiders host the visiting Chargers. San Diego has been torn up by Michael Vick, Jake Locker, Matt Schaub, and Tony Romo, and they lost Dwight Freeney as a pass-rushing presence last week. If you need a bye-week fill-in, Pryor is a solid option even as a low-end QB1 this week if he’s active against San Diego.

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