Fantasy Football: Waiver Wire Week 5

Sep 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) drops to throw during the first quarter of an NFL Football game against the Miami Dolphins at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

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Blake Bortles, Jaguars: I have been tooting Bortles horn for quite a little while now. I think he is a good talent and he seems to be getting a good grip on the Jaguars offense. He has now had three pretty decent weeks and is actually the #11 overall QB in ESPN standard leagues after four weeks of play. He is certainly worthy to be at least your backup QB so go out and pick him up if no one else in your league has.

Alex Smith, Chiefs: If I was really desperate I would add Smith. I would also consider adding him if I was in a two QB league. My guess is that Smith will have a random good game and hopefully be startable when the match-ups dictate that and otherwise I am not real interested in him.

Josh McCown, Browns: McCown has been fairly solid over the past two weeks and has tossed for over 340 yards with two touchdowns in both games. It is really hard to know exactly how he will do over the rest of the season, but he could be a decent QB2 to pickup and stash on your roster.

Jay Cutler, Bears: Cutler is another guy who seems to be playing pretty decently in a new scheme and had a decent week without Alshon Jeffery. Cutler threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns. He is worth a stash on your roster as a QB2 with some starter upside.

Next: Waiver Wire RBs For Week 5

Oct 4, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) celebrates their 34-yard second quarter touchdown with quarterback Josh McCown (13) against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

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Duke Johnson Jr, Browns: Johnson seems to be getting roughly 40% of the RB touches in Cleveland and the offense seems to be gaining some confidence with McCown at the helm. Johnson just missed adding another touchdown to his already productive week four and will look to continue racking up some the fantasy points this week against the Ravens.

Darren McFadden, Cowboys: McFadden didn’t have that great of a game this past Sunday, but he figures to mix in for the future a bit more as the Cowboys have lost Lance Dunbar for the foreseeable future to an ACL injury. If you have Randle or had Dunbar, DMC seems like a no-brainer add.

Ronnie Hillman, Broncos: The Broncos offense has yet to catch full steam yet, but they are doing well with that defense and you expect the offense to pick it up at any point now. Coach Kubiak also came out this week and said that Hillman has earned some more carries so if he is floating around your waiver wire he would be my top add at RB this week.

Next: Waiver Wire WRs For Week 5?

Aug 28, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Hurns (88) celebrates with wide receiver Allen Robinson (15) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Wide Receivers:

Allen Hurns, Jaguars: Well it would stand to reason that since I am sold on Blake Bortles coming of age as an NFL QB I would also be sold on the guys he is throwing the ball to. Hurns had a fantastic week and while he could potentially be a one week wonder type of player I think you have to add him just based off of upside alone. If he keeps this up you could be missing out on a player who could change your fantasy football team.

Leonard Hankerson, Falcons: Hankerson had a fantastic week four and also had a fantastic week two. In each of the good weeks he caught six balls and a touchdown. I had picked him up in a few leagues after week two then cut him for the hot guy in week three. Go ahead and pick him up if you have a spot, with the way the Falcons throw the football this year he could be a solid WR3 for your fantasy team.

Tavon Austin, Rams: I know that Austin has not really lived up to the hype we all expected of him. But he has had consecutive weeks now where he has hauled in over five passes and this past week he had a breakout game of sorts with six catches for 96 yards and two touchdowns. I would add him if I had a spot to burn.

Next: Waiver Wire TEs For Week 5

Oct 4, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end Gary Barnidge (82) juggles a pass while diving into the end zone as San Diego Chargers strong safety Jimmy Wilson (27) tries to break up the play in the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. After a video replay Barnidge was ruled to have made the catch and scored a touchdown to make the score 27-27. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Tight Ends:

Gary Barnidge, Browns: Barnidge has been a very effective fantasy football player the past few weeks. In each week he has hauled in 6 passes and scored a touchdown. In week three he had over 100 yards and in week four he has 75 yards. He is certainly worth an add despite if you have a starting caliber tight end. I like to add these guys sometimes just to keep other owners from landing them.

Richard Rodgers, Packers: Despite his name Rogers is not related to Aaron, but he was certainly in sync with him. He caught five of his six targets for 45 yards and scored a touchdown. In the Green Bay offense Rogers becomes a nice add as he could certainly become a regular fantasy starter in that offense.

Coby Fleener, Colts: Fleener has been in and out of the good graces of fantasy owners for the last few seasons. This past week with Matt Hasselbeck under center he found himself as the favorite target while seeing 12 targets and converting nine if them for catches with one touchdown. If Hasselbeck is to see another start, then you could use Fleener as a spot start, otherwise take a wait and see approach with the young tight end.

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