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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 26, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams wide receiver Austin Pettis (18) catches a 9 yard pass for a first down as San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tramaine Brock (26) defends during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams wide receiver Austin Pettis (18) catches a 9 yard pass for a first down as San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tramaine Brock (26) defends during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Austin Pettis-WR-St. Louis Rams (0.8%)

Another under-the-radar wide receiver who could offer some nice depth this week is Austin Pettis of the St. Louis Rams. Pettis was targeted a team-high nine times by Sam Bradford on Thursday Night finishing the game leading the team in catches with five and receiving yards with 59.

In week two against Atlanta, Pettis was targeted even more with the ball coming his way 11 times as he converted eight catches for 78 yards and one of his two touchdowns on the year. Pettis is a nice possession receiver option for Bradford and should continue to get enough targets and catches to make him worth a roster spot and possibly an emergency start in PPR leagues.

In week 5, the Rams host the Jacksonville Jaguars, so they should be in for a solid offensive bounce-back game after struggling against San Francisco on Thursday. Pettis can step in at a flex spot or a WR3 this week if you’re looking for deep-league help on the wire.

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