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

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

Devin Funchess

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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.

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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.