Week 5 In the Scope Targets (2023)

Welcome to another thrilling edition of “In the Scope,” your trusted source for fantasy football insights that delve deeper than the mainstream. As we step into another chapter of the 2023 season, we’re primed to help you unearth those hidden gems on the waiver wire in Week 5, giving your fantasy team the competitive edge it needs.

Whether you’re looking for budget-friendly additions or seeking out players after the initial Week 5 waiver wire surge, we’ve got your back.

Rostership percentages are based on ESPN Points Per Reception (PPR) redraft fantasy football leagues as of Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Check Your Waivers: Mainstream Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 5 Pickups

Before we dive into the intriguing under-the-radar picks, let’s first take a look at some mainstream waiver wire targets for Week 5. These players have been gaining attention, but there might still be a window of opportunity to add them to your roster:

• C.J. Stroud (QB, Houston Texans) | 30.7%
• Jaleel McLaughlin (RB, Denver Broncos) | 0.5%
• Chuba Hubbard (RB, Carolina Panthers) | 18.0%
• Tyjae Spears (RB, Tennessee Titans) | 15.8%
• Ezekiel Elliott (RB, New England Patriots) | 47.9%
• Matt Breida (RB, New York Giants) | 36.3%
• Gus Edwards (RB, Baltimore Ravens) | 45.6%
• Justice Hill (RB, Baltimore Ravens) | 45.6%
• Romeo Doubs (WR, Green Bay Packers) | 33.9%
• Josh Palmer (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) | 47.0%
• Jameson Williams (WR, Detroit Lions) | 16.3%
• Michael Wilson (WR, Arizona Cardinals) | 1.4%
• Rashid Shaheed (WR, New Orleans Saints) | 27.9%
• Jake Ferguson (TE, Dallas Cowboys) | 24.5%

In the Scope Targets: Top Fantasy Football Free Agent Week 5 Finds

Now, let’s get into some intriguing under-the-radar picks for Week 5:

Wan’Dale Robinson (WR, New York Giants) | 1.5% Rostership

Wan’Dale Robinson is rapidly emerging as a valuable asset for the New York Giants. In Week 3, his first game back from a torn ACL, he was targeted five times on just 11 snaps. This showcased his potential role in the offense. Robinson’s involvement then took a significant leap, as he ran a remarkable 64% of the snaps and received a team-high six targets in the “Monday Night Football” showdown against the Seahawks.

Already averaging 7.9 PPR points per game, Robinson is on the rise, and he faces a favorable matchup against the Dolphins this week. If you’re looking for a Giants wide receiver with fantasy relevance to add after the waiver wire runs in Week 5, Robinson is your best bet.

Logan Thomas (TE, Washington Commanders) | 7.8% Rostership

Logan Thomas has become a key part of the Washington Commanders’ offensive scheme under Eric Bieniemy‘s guidance. The former Virginia Tech QB is averaging 4.7 targets per game, the 17th-most in the league at the tight end position.

What sets Thomas apart from most fantasy TE2s is his high target rate, ranking 10th among tight ends. He also benefits from Washington targeting tight ends 25% of the time, the sixth-highest rate in the league. It’s working, too, as his QB Rating of 102.5 per target is the 11th-best among tight ends, meaning good things are happening when he gets the ball. Additionally, his 0.38 fantasy points per target run places him ninth in the league.

With four favorable matchups in a row against the Bears, Falcons, Giants and Eagles, Thomas is positioned for a productive streak. Don’t miss the opportunity to add this reliable tight end to your fantasy roster for the upcoming bye weeks while it’s still free to do so.

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