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Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups


Quarterback

Kenny Pickett

Pittsburgh Steelers vs

New York Jets

On Sunday Kenny Pickett was called into action after halftime versus the Jets. The Steelers' receivers is strong which could help Pickett put up some big numbers if the Steelers stick with him as their starting QB. Kenny Pickett had 120 passing yards with 0 passing touchdowns and 15 rushing yards with 2 rushing touchdowns versus the Jets. That was 12.30 fantasy points and was the 22nd best fantasy QB finish this week. Kenny Pickett is rostered in 2.1% of fantasy leagues.






Running Back

Raheem Mostert

Miami Dolphins @

Cincinnati Bengals

On Thursday night Raheem Mostert dominated carries (15 to five) over Chase Edmonds in Week 4 and out snapped Edmonds 46-18. Mostert also ran 26 routes to Edmonds’ 9. Mostert played 72% of the snaps in Week 4 and has had an increase in snaps in all 4 games this season. He got 76% of the passing-down + goal line snaps Week 4. Mostert has had double-digit carries in two of the four games the Dolphins have played. Raheem Mostert had 69 rushing yards with 0 rushing touchdowns and 12 receiving yards with 0 receiving touchdowns versus the Bengals. That was 10.10 fantasy points and was the 29th best fantasy RB finish this week. Raheem Mostert is rostered in 27.5% of fantasy leagues.





Wide Receiver

Michael Gallup

Dallas Cowboys vs

Washington Commanders

After missing the first three weeks of the 2022 season Michael Gallup made his return from his torn ACL in Week 4. Gallup played 63% of the snaps, which will only increase going forward. Michael Gallup had 24 receiving yards with 1 receiving touchdowns versus the Commanders. That was 10.40 fantasy points and was the 33rd best fantasy WR finish this week. Michael Gallup is rostered in 30.6% of fantasy leagues.





Tight End

Hayden Hurst

Cincinnati Bengals vs

Miami Dolphins

At a thin position Hayden Hurst may be a TE to take a look at. Hayden Hurst has had at least 7.4 PPR points in three-of-four games played this season. Hayden Hurst had 27 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdowns versus the Dolphins. That was 11.70 fantasy points and was the 10thbest TE finish this week. Hayden Hurst is rostered in 5.3% of fantasy leagues.









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