Oct 6, 2026 · 57 min
Week 5 waivers reshape the running back landscape
MNF Recap + Week 5 Waiver Wire
Seattle’s failed Joe Mixon signing and a wave of injuries change which waiver targets could matter most in Week 5.
- 1Emmanuel Wilson becomes the top running back add after Seattle abandons its Joe Mixon signing.
- 2Keon Coleman offers touchdown upside, while Khalil Shakir provides the steadier PPR option after DJ Moore’s injury.
- 3Tyreek Hill speculation, quarterback contingencies, and defensive streamers broaden the week’s roster decisions.
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Breaking news confirms Joe Mixon will not sign with Seattle, sharply raising Emmanuel Wilson’s waiver priority.
The brief
Matthew Berry, Michelle, and Mo Hassan open with Bijan Robinson’s dominant prime-time performance, then debate his touchdown upside and Atlanta’s backup-backfield usage.
Alvin Kamara’s two-touchdown game prompts a sell-high discussion, while the panel turns to Seattle’s failed Joe Mixon signing and Emmanuel Wilson’s immediate fantasy boost.
The waiver rankings favor Emmanuel Wilson and Will Shipley at running back, with Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, and Malik Washington offering different receiver profiles.
Quarterback contingencies range from Tyler Huntley and Jacoby Brissett to Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins, while Cleveland, Cincinnati, and the Giants headline defensive streams.
The standout turn arrives when breaking news confirms Mixon will not sign with Seattle, elevating Wilson’s priority and putting Robert Henry on deep-league radars.
The episode closes by weighing Tyreek Hill speculation and early Week 5 bets, including Cleveland plus money, San Francisco getting points, and another Raiders underdog angle.
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