Week 5 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-6-26

Week 5 waivers bring opportunity, injury uncertainty, and the first round of NFL byes.

Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down their top waiver wire targets for Week 5, led by Will Shipley after Saquon Barkley’s hamstring injury. They also dig into Keaton Mitchell’s growing role, Michael Mayer’s encouraging usage, and opportunities for Keon Coleman and Antonio Williams.

Plus: a bonus QB streamer, Tyreek Hill talk, and streaming defenses for the next two weeks.

Check your Free Agent Finder at DraftSharks.com to see exactly who’s available in your league and get customized add/drop recommendations for your roster.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

0:33 Will Shipley

7:34 Keaton Mitchell

10:08 Michael Mayer

12:09 Keon Coleman

14:21 Antonio Williams

16:48 Jacoby Brissett

19:35 Tyreek Hill

22:56 Week 5 streaming defense

24:40 Week 6 streaming defense
 

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• Free Agent Finder
• Streaming defense
• Fantasy football strength of schedule

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