In this edition of Win the Waiver Wire, Curtis Patrick shares his top waiver targets for Week 5 in seasonal fantasy football leagues.

Whether by injury, snap count, or role, every fantasy owner can look at their squad and identify a player who disappointed relative to expectations in Week 4. We've also entered the bye-week season, which means waiver activity will carry greater importance for most fantasy players moving forward.

Bye weeks to cover: Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers

*For the purposes of this week's article, I'll be using ESPN “percentage rostered” data. Players are listed in the order of priority, by position. To make the most of my time and yours, I only provide analysis for players who are available in around 50% of leagues.

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