Week 5 FAAB Cheat Sheet: Suggested Waiver Wire Bids
For NFL Week 5, the top waiver wire priority targets are Dontayvion Wicks, Kareem Hunt, Trey Sermon, Wan’Dale Robinson. In competitive leagues with a $100 opening FAAB budget, allocate 20% to 40% on Tier 1 multi-week starters, 10% to 19% on high-upside volume adds, and 1% to 4% on contingency running back handcuffs.
Week 5 Waiver Wire FAAB Recommendations (Opening Budget Scale)
Tiered bidding percentages designed for standard $100, $200, and $1,000 season-long FAAB bankrolls.
| Target Player | Team | Pos | Rostered % | Competitive FAAB % | Casual FAAB % | Priority Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dontayvion Wicks Commanded 13 targets in Jordan Love return with Christian Watson dealing with high ankle sprain. | GB | WR | 28% | 22% - 28% | 15% - 20% | Tier 1 |
Kareem Hunt Took over 14 carries and 2 goal-line touches in first active game in Andy Reid backfield. | KC | RB | 35% | 20% - 26% | 14% - 18% | Tier 1 |
Trey Sermon Immediate starting volume with Jonathan Taylor suffering high-ankle sprain in Week 4. | IND | RB | 18% | 12% - 18% | 8% - 12% | Tier 2 |
Wan’Dale Robinson PPR target volume averaging 9.5 targets per game out of the slot. | NYG | WR | 26% | 10% - 15% | 6% - 10% | Tier 2 |
Top Week 5 Defense Streamers (<50% Rostered)
Week 5 QB Streamers & Matchup Grades
Frequently Asked Questions: Week 5 FAAB Bidding
Should I spend 100% of my remaining FAAB if a starting running back emerges?
Only if the back commands a durable three-down snap share and your roster requires an immediate RB2 starter to stay in the playoff hunt. Always keep a small credit reserve if your league requires minimum $1 bids for late-season defense or injury replacements.
What are $0 bid rules in competitive leagues?
Most default setups on Sleeper, Yahoo, and ESPN permit $0 bids. Use $0 claims on one-week defense streamers, kicker replacements, and deep bench stashes to protect your remaining budget.