{"id":27360,"date":"2010-10-05T10:07:09","date_gmt":"2010-10-05T15:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=27360"},"modified":"2023-02-07T06:47:56","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T14:47:56","slug":"wk5-ff-waiver-wire-51010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/fantasy-football\/wk5-ff-waiver-wire-51010\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 5 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire"},"content":{"rendered":"

WAIVER WIRE WEEK 5<\/h2>\n

This is our waiver wire pick-ups column. Dave B scours the free agent pools in fantasy land for the best available talent every week. Availability, of course, depends on the league. We\u2019re using 12 team, 15 roster spot leagues as the median, but we\u2019ll look for roster candidates for leagues of all shapes and sizes.<\/p>\n

After all of the weekly games are finished be sure to check our cheatsheets, a who\u2019s hot, and who\u2019s not report plus more in our fantasy football<\/strong><\/a> guide.<\/p>\n

Week 5 is upon us and with it brings more byes. Injuries have paved the way for a few players on the Waiver Wire this week so take a look and good luck finding that one hidden gem that may just lead you to a Fantasy Championship.<\/p>\n

QBs<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kevin Kolb \u2013\u00a0Philadelphia Eagles \u2013 <\/strong> For those of you who dropped him, it is now time to pick him up once again! Mike Vick has rib issues and that injury has been known to keep players out 2-4 weeks. Heck, Kolb may even win back his starting job.<\/p>\n

Shaun Hill \u2013\u00a0Detroit Lions \u2013 <\/strong> I`m not sayin, but I`m just sayin! Hill threw for 331 yards against arguably one of the most dominating defences in the NFL in Week 4.<\/p>\n

Bruce Gradkowski \u2013\u00a0Oakland Raiders \u2013 <\/strong> He is performing very well from a Fantasy standpoint! <\/strong>As long as his team is trailing in games (more often than not), he will continue to throw. As long as his running backs gain 80 yards through the air (Darren McFadden), he won`t hurt you.<\/p>\n

Others to Monitor:<\/strong> Max Hall \u2013 Arizona Cardinals, Sam Bradford \u2013 St. Louis Rams<\/p>\n

RBs<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mike Tolbert \u2013\u00a0San Diego Chargers \u2013 <\/strong> Even if Ryan Matthews comes back 100% from injury and who knows when that will be, Tolbert could be the most valuable handcuff in the game. He had 100 yards and a touchdown in Week 4. <\/p>\n

Ryan Torain \u2013 Washington Redskins \u2013 <\/strong>Surprise! Clinton Portis is hurting. Torain has stepped in and has made an immediate impact. He got 18 carries against Philadelphia, rumbled for 70 yards and a touchdown. He is probably the biggest name on the Wire this week.<\/p>\n

Michael Bush \u2013\u00a0Oakland Raiders \u2013 <\/strong>The Raiders are looking better this season and the offense is a big reason why. Now comes word that Darren McFadden may miss time with an injury. Enter Michael Bush who himself returned from injury and is maybe the better overall talent in the Raiders backfield. \"Sports<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Other to Monitor: <\/strong>Benjarvus Green-Ellis – New England Patriots<\/p>\n

WRs<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Davone Bess \u2013\u00a0Miami Dolphins \u2013 <\/strong>Bess clearly has the trust of Chad Henne who is throwing the ball more than ever. It appears as though he is good for a minimum five catches per game with potential for higher every week.<\/p>\n

Brandon Stokley \u2013\u00a0Seattle Seahawks \u2013 <\/strong>Stokley is as reliable a receiver as there is in Seattle. Matt Hasselbeck has been missing a Bobby Engram figure in the offense and Stokley fills that role.<\/p>\n

Mike Thomas \u2013\u00a0Jacksonville Jaguars \u2013 <\/strong> Mike Sims-Walker has been utterly invisible this season. Thomas has emerged as David Gerrard\u2019s favourite target. It\u2019s not saying much, but it\u2019s saying something.<\/p>\n

TEs<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Brandon Pettigrew \u2013\u00a0Detroit Lions \u2013 <\/strong> Pettigrew has at least six catches in each of his last three games, averaging 81 yards in those games. No touchdowns yet, but they will come.<\/p>\n

Ben Watson \u2013\u00a0Cleveland Browns \u2013 <\/strong>Watson has 18 catches for 185 yards and a touchdown so far this season. He is the most productive receiver on the Browns so far and shows no signs of slowing down.<\/p>\n

Defense<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Carolina Panthers \u2013 <\/strong>They actually looked pretty good last week against the Saints. They play Chicago this week and we all saw what the Giants were able to do with the Bears offensive line on Sunday! Also, Jay Cutler may sit due to a concussion.<\/p>\n

St. Louis Rams \u2013 <\/strong>Ya, I know, but the stats don\u2019t lie! They have been averaging over two sacks per game and are creating turnovers at the same time. Also the Rams have allowed just 13 points per game and have Detroit up next.<\/p>\n

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\nDave B has been a Fantasy Football Junkie and writer for CappersPicks.com for 10 years. A couch potato wannabe, Dave\u2019s insights have been read by 10\u2019s of people for years. He hope\u2019s for world peace + global relaxation. Enjoy folks \u2013 and remember only smoke things that are completely natural.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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