If you are looking for help deciding which players to add to your team on the waiver wire, click on each player below for more information from our DK Network writers.
Tier 1 – 35-50%
1. RB Kareem Hunt – Kansas City Chiefs
“With Steele in the doghouse, Kareem Hunt ($5,500) operated as the Chiefs’ top back, rushing 14 times for 69 yards and catching two of his three targets for 16 yards, resulting in 10.5 FPTS. Despite it being his season debut, Hunt handled 66.7% of the running back carries for Kansas City — including one red zone rush — while playing 45.2% of the snaps.” — Alex Hunter
2. RB Tyler Allgeier – Atlanta Falcons
“Not only does the 24-year-old have value for Week 5, but Allgeier is one of the top handcuffs in the entire league and is a player that needs to be rostered in all formats. All in all, if Allgeier is currently available in your league, he is well worth using your waiver priority on and if your league uses FAAB, using a decent chunk of your budget to acquire the back is the right move.” — Alex Hunter
3. WR Dontayvion Wicks – Green Bay Packers
“Wicks was targeted a massive 13 times by Love as the Packers tried to storm back. He hauled in five catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns to finish as the third-most productive WR on Sunday’s slate. He’s clearly a top option in the red zone and should continue to get plenty of work while Watson is out. He’s a great grab off the waiver wire this week.” — Zach Thompson
Tier 2 – 10-20%
4. WR Tre Tucker – Las Vegas Raiders
“Tucker logged a season-high 84.7% snap share in the 20-16 victory. While some of that role can be attributed to the absence of Davante Adams (hamstring), I wouldn’t be too quick to dismiss Tucker as nothing more than an injury replacement.” — Garion Thorne
5. QB Justin Fields – Pittsburgh Steelers
“He finished as the top QB of the week with only the primetime games remaining. Fields threw for 312 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 55 more yards and two more touchdowns. Fields was also a top-12 QB last week and has settled into a productive role in the Steelers’ offense.” — Zach Thompson
6. TE Tucker Kraft – Green Bay Packers
“If you are in need of a tight end due to injury or bye weeks, Kraft is a great option to stash on your bench this week. If you need an emergency starter, he’s in a good spot with a high ceiling against the Rams.” — Zach Thompson
Tier 3 – 1-5%
7. RB Tank Bigsby – Jacksonville Jaguars
“Etienne was banged up early in the game, and the Jaguars could look to reduce the wear-and-tear on him while also getting Bigsby more involved going forward. Next week, the Jags will continue to search for their first win at home against the Colts.” — Zach Thompson
8. TE Cade Otton – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
“Whenever the Bucs have to throw a lot, Otton will be a fringe TE1 with good upside, which makes him the best option on most leagues’ waiver wires. He’s only owned in about 15% of leagues.” — Zach Thompson
9. RB Trey Sermon – Indianapolis Colts
“Comments from both Taylor and Shane Steichen offer optimism, but the risk/reward for picking up Trey Sermon is very favorable. He offers a chance to get a starting running back, who would likely dominate the snaps and rush behind the third-ranked offensive line in the league, for free.” — Zach Thompson
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