Our Seattle Seahawks just wrapped up a thrilling 30-23 win against the Los Angeles Chargers, and if you’re like me, you’re already scouring the waiver wire for that next big pickup to get an edge in your fantasy league. You know what’s wild? Our own guys are showing up big time on that list. This isn’t just about the on-field W, it’s about what it means for your fantasy squad, especially with Emanuel Wilson and Joe Mixon popping up as key adds for Week 5.
Emerald City RBs Are Your New Secret Weapons
Listen up, 12s, because this is where it gets good for your fantasy teams. Emanuel Wilson and Joe Mixon, both rocking the green and blue, are listed among the top-10 overall waiver pickups for Week 5! These aren’t just depth guys, they’re showing up when it counts. Wilson, our own running back, is someone to watch. And then there’s Joe Mixon, another Seahawks RB, making noise on the wire. When you’ve got players from our squad getting this kind of buzz, it means they’re making an impact, and that’s exactly what we love to see. If you’re looking for that edge, these are the guys to snatch up before someone else does.
Darnold’s Roster Percentage, and a Look at Future Foes
While our RBs are making headlines on the waiver wire, let’s not forget about our QB, Sam Darnold. He’s currently rostered in 53% of leagues, which means he’s just over that 50% cutoff for new waiver pickups, but if he somehow slipped through the cracks in your league, he’d be the No. 2 quarterback add this week, right behind C.J. Stroud (58% rostered). That’s a strong endorsement for our signal-caller! Looking at other potential QB pickups, Jacoby Brissett of the Cardinals is worth noting. He’s only 16% rostered and heading into a matchup against the banged-up Lions secondary. Detroit has been giving up at least 20 fantasy points to *every* quarterback they’ve faced this season, including a QB3 finish for Geno Smith in Week 3. Brissett had three interceptions last week, and if he struggles, the Cardinals might look to rookie Carson Beck. Why do we care? Because our Seahawks are on Arizona’s schedule for five of their next six outings, so this could be a future opponent we need to watch.
Injuries Pile Up as Other Waiver Gems Emerge
It’s Week 5, and the injury bug is biting hard across the league. We’re seeing some big names on the sidelines, creating opportunities for new fantasy heroes. Key injuries include Lamar Jackson (ankle), Marcus Mariota (knee), Saquon Barkley (hamstring), Tank Bigsby (core, heading to IR), Ja’Marr Chase (concussion), and Tee Higgins (adductor). These situations mean you need to be sharp on the waiver wire. Beyond our Seahawks RBs, other top-10 overall pickups include Will Shipley, an Eagles running back rostered in only 1% of leagues, Keaton Mitchell, a Chargers running back, Malik Washington, a Dolphins wide receiver, Keon Coleman, a Bills wide receiver, and Tre’ Harris, another Chargers wide receiver. Plenty of talent out there for the taking if you’re quick!
So, as we ride the high of that Chargers win, make sure you’re setting your fantasy rosters right for Week 5. Keep an eye on our guys, especially those RBs, because they’re not just winning games for the Hawks, they could be winning your fantasy league too. Let’s go, 12s!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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