Fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em WR in Week 5: Jameson Williams ready to build on breakout performance

Jaylen Waddle, Josh Downs and DK Metcalf draw favorable Week 5 spots, while Emeka Egbuka carries significant risk Oct 7, 2026 at 6:29 pm ET • 1 min read Imagn Images Imagn Images You might be starting several wide receivers in Week 5 who you added off the waiver wire. The position is decimated due to injuries.Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) and Tee Higgins (groin) missed practice Wednesday, which puts Dohnte Meyers in a potential starting spot in three-receiver leagues against Miami. Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir could be options in three-receiver leagues if D.J. Moore (shoulder) can't play against the Rams.Tre Harris could be a starter in three-receiver leagues against Denver if Ladd McConkey (foot) is out. And the same goes for Antonio Williams if Terry McLaurin (hamstring) can't play against the Giants.I'm hesitant to trust Darius Cooper against the Jaguars in London, but he just scored two touchdowns in Week 4 against the Rams with DeVonta Smith (hamstring) out. And we also have Roman Wilson (vs. IND) and Malik Washington (at CIN) playing well, and they could be useful in three-receiver leagues. Injuries have been a big problem at receiver this season. But there are some waiver wire options who could help you in Week 5 if you're stuck. Projections powered by Sportsline Projections powered by Sportsline Projections powered by Sportsline Projections powered by Sportsline