Fantasy Football FAAB Report: Keon Coleman, Will Shipley, and 6 More Week 5 Waiver Wire Adds

Week 5 looms large in the fantasy football landscape, presenting a host of challenges for managers. Injuries and bye weeks continue to disrupt team schedules, creating opportunities to target waiver-wire players. To navigate these obstacles, leagues often utilize free agent acquisition budget (FAAB) allocations, typically ranging from $100 to $1,000 per season. This report highlights six waiver wire targets, along with suggested FAAB spending recommendations, based on available statistics and analysis.

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Kirk Cousins, the quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, has emerged as a top fantasy option for Week 5. With 20.7 fantasy points per game over the past three outings, Cousins has scored 20+ fantasy points in three consecutive games. Although he faces the New England Patriots in Week 5, his adjusted EPA/play (0.22) ranks third among 26 quarterbacks with 100-plus plays, and his success rate (52.5%) is also third on that list.

Despite the upcoming challenge, Cousins remains a strong long-term option, with Jacoby Brissett of the Arizona Cardinals representing a viable alternative if owners are desperate for a starting quarterback.

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Will Shipley, the running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, is another promising Week 5 target. With injuries to Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby, Shipley is expected to take on a larger role for the Eagles in the coming game. While the Eagles' offense appears to be struggling, Jalen Hurts could still contribute with goal-line carries, and Philadelphia may bring in additional competition to the running back position.

Cole's performance in Week 4, where he amassed 23.6 fantasy points, has fueled interest in him as a top waiver wire target.

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Keon Coleman, the wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills, also presents an attractive waiver wire option. Cole scored 23.6 fantasy points in Week 4, and his performance has been bolstered by DJ Moore's shoulder injury reaggravation. With 87.5% catch rate, 15.5 yards per reception, and 2.38 yards per route run among 67 wide receivers with 15-plus targets, Coleman ranks among the top performers in these categories.

With Coleman's projected increased playing time, managers should consider allocating a portion of their FAAB budget to secure his services.

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Malik Washington, the wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, is another noteworthy target. Washington has been the team's most reliable wideout, tallying double-digit fantasy points in back-to-back weeks. As the Dolphins are likely to play from behind in numerous games, Washington's performance could be crucial for fantasy managers. However, rostering a player on the Miami Dolphins comes with inherent risks, given the team's overall instability.

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Cyrus Allen, the wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, is a stash candidate for deeper leagues. With injuries to Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton, Allen is seeing increased playing time. His strong college performance, including 16.2 yards per reception and 16 receiving touchdowns, suggests he could thrive in the NFL. With reports suggesting the Chiefs may reunite with Tyreek Hill, Allen emerges as a potential long-term option for fantasy managers.

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Dohnte Meyers, the wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, is a short-term waiver wire target for owners who roster Ja Marr Chase and/or Tee Higgins. Injuries to Chase and Higgins opened the door for Meyers, who had 15.2 fantasy points in Week 4's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. As the Bengals continue to deal with injuries, Meyers could provide a valuable boost to fantasy teams until Chase and Higgins return to the lineup.