Instant Alert: Top 10 waiver wire pickups for Week 5 in your fantasy football league

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Top 10 waiver wire pickups for Week 5 in your fantasy football league by Sam Belden on Oct 2, 2017, 2:10 PM Advertisement With one quarter of the NFL season nearly in the books, it's time for fantasy managers to start shoring up their rosters for the weeks ahead. While it may feel like it's still early in the season, you should avoid falling into that trap at all costs. In most fantasy leagues, the playoffs start during Week 13 or 14, so we're actually closer to the midway point than the opening week of play. What's more, bye weeks are back in earnest this week, with four teams — the Falcons, Broncos, Saints, and Redskins — taking it easy. Injuries are beginning to mount across the league, so this week's waiver cycle could be the most important one yet. Below, read all about 10 players you should consider adding to your roster. Latavius Murray, RB Team: Minnesota Vikings Week 4 stats: 21 rushing yards, 8 receiving yards, 2 receptions One thing to know: Although he's lost a step since his days with Oakland, Murray is a prime candidate to see more touches in the wake of Dalvin Cook's devastating ACL tear. Despite diminished yardage totals, the 27 year old retained his fantasy value last season thanks to some excellent work at the goal line. Devin Funchess, WR Team: Carolina Panthers Week 4 stats: 70 receiving yards, 7 receptions, 2 touchdowns One thing to know: Funchess was the main beneficiary of Cam Newton's most productive passing performance of the season, pulling down a pair of catches in the end zone. While the Michigan product eventually left the game with leg cramps, he should have season-long value even if he's limited for the next couple of games. Andre Ellington, RB Team: Arizona Cardinals Week 4 stats: 18 rushing yards, 86 receiving yards, 9 receptions One thing to know: Ellington didn't see much action last year, but he's made up for that by becoming one of Carson Palmer's favorite targets in light of David Johnson's wrist injury. He saw 14 targets on Sunday, a career high. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011