Fantasy football waiver wire: Week 5 Pickups top 10 to target

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Oct 4, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) is tackled by the Buffalo Bills defense during the first half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

Andre Williams-RB-New York Giants (31.7%)

The Giants are clearly working Williams into the backfield committee in New York, and he has the potential to be the most valuable fantasy running back for the G-men based on his goal line responsibilities.

After getting a short touchdown in week 3, he didn’t find the end zone week 4, but Williams did get more carries than any other back finishing with 35 yards on 11 carries. He isn’t involved in the passing game since that is Shane Vereen’s role, but he has been rumored to be threatening Rashad Jennings spot as early-down back.

It’s hard to start Williams or any of the Giants’ running backs right now, but if his role grows going forward Williams has a ton of upside. Continue to monitor how coach Tom Coughlin spreads the work around as the Giants take on San Francisco this week.

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