RosterWatch Week 5 Waiver Wire Cheat Sheet Now Available

Byron BylineBuilding a championship-caliber fantasy roster requires basic weekly waiver-wire management. We’ve created the Waiver Wire Cheat Sheet so that in a just a few minutes a week, our users can make the same expert waiver maneuvers we personally make in our own leagues, throughout the season.

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Whether you play in a standard waiver-claim format, or in a free-agent bidding system – we’ve got you covered. Read the chart top to bottom, and use it like the Draft Cheat Sheet. It’s not mandatory to go after the very top pick up every single week – use some basic discretion. Insane value can be cultivated through the bottom of the Waiver Wire Cheat Sheet over the course of the season.

All players listed on the WWCS are currently on the waiver wire in at least 50% of fantasy leagues across all major formats.

*Our advice is to recycle an average of 1-2 players per week from the bottom of your roster into hot waiver-wire pickups for the current week. This can be accomplished via waivers, or on the cheap as free-agent pickups post-waiver period .

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109 Comments

  1. In a ppr league. Trade away: Odell(6th round keeper) and Gallman. Receive: Julio Jones. Am I giving up too and overreacting or is this a fair deal?

    Wr: Odell, Keenan Allen, Chris Godwin, Robert Woods, AJ Green, John Ross.
    Rb: David Johnson, Fournette, Royce Freeman, Armstead, Gallman, Ronald Jones.

    1. Post By Baron VonIronCock

      i want odell bro
      especially considering julio is probably a 2nd round keeper
      that makes odb a slam dunk hold

  2. 12 team league, .5 ppr

    Waiver wire question.

    My team:

    RB- Bell, Ingram, Mack, McCoy, Coleman, D. Johnson
    WR- Evans, Tyreek, C Samual, DJ Chark, McLaren
    TE- Andrews

    Would you drop anyone on my roster for either R Jones, Jamison Crowder or Deebo Samual? Handcuffs Ty Montgomery, Gus Edwards and Nyheim Hines are also available.

    Thanks for your help.

    RosterWatch Nation is the best!!

    1. Post By woo.jonathanwoo

      I think you can let go of Duke Johnson?

      1. Who, in your opinion, is the best pick up?

        1. Post By woo.jonathanwoo

          I like Jones of those three.

  3. Interesting to see Dalton at the top and no Winston. Is this because you assume Winston is owned? I have Mayfield and Dalton, lost this week because of Dalton. Was gonna drop him for Winston. Should I not do that? Also should I ignore team needs for top priorities? Crowder is still out there and hes easily the best add. Would you go that route instead of a qb? Only a 1 qb league so I’m sure I could trade for one.

    1. Post By woo.jonathanwoo

      I believe 55% ownership is the cutoff to make the WWCS.

      Winston is on the rise after a bad, bad first week.

      1. Yea I thought the cut off was around there. Thoughts on crowder vs making Winston my #1 waiver? I have R woods, A Cooper, C Sutton, T Hill back soon, T McLaurin, and Josh Gordon. WR not a huge need but could be nice trade bait when byes come.

        1. Post By woo.jonathanwoo

          I think you prioritize getting your lineup optimized to win every week. I personally don’t buy Mayfield, but don’t let my avatar fool you :). I’d much prefer Winston to either Mayfield or Dalton.

          1. Post By thomefan251

            I hear you but then you look at mayfield’s playoff match ups… man they’re sexy haha

          2. Post By thomefan251

            But I agree Winston is the add over dalton for sure. Thanks!

    2. Post By Nebraskan Assassins

      You can always look at their rankings for the week to compare players in situations such as this.

  4. Alan Robinson, Jarvis Landry, John Brown are on waivers. Should I drop Mike Williams for any of theses? I have stashed K Hunt; is he worth keeping around? (I have Chubb). My other WRs are Cooks, MVS and Marquise Brown.
    thanks

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      Yes for any / all of them

      If you own Chubb, yeah I’d keep Hunt

  5. Was just offered Odell for Jarvis Landry and Jordan Howard.

    1. Post By woo.jonathanwoo

      I think you jump on that. Don’t believe this is what to expect from Howard moving forward.

      1. I agree. I’m light at, basically just Zeke and Josh Jacobs but I can garbage grab a by week or patch it in waivers maybe.

      2. Post By Baron VonIronCock

        ummm ya

  6. Might have an offer where I give up Ju Ju for Howard and Golladay…..thoughts? Thanks for all your help.

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      If you need two guys – that’s a fine deal—- KG may be as good as JuJu rest of way — Howard will be a tough guy to pick the week to play him. Would be a nice flex in a deep competitive league. If he’s going to my bench it’s a much closer call. Depends on quality of your roster.

  7. Someone dropped Michael Gallup last week. Is he my #1 Wr pickup? Dropping Paul Richardson.

    I have Sutton and Crowder, Adam’s, Evan’s and Kirk.

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      If you have Sutton and Crowder—- yeah I would put Gallup prob under Golden Tate in the mix with the other guys in that tier

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  8. 12 team full point ppr league
    Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex (RB/WR/TE), 1 Def, 1 K
    5 bench spots

    Current Roster

    QBs: Deshaun Watson, Kyler Murray
    RBs: LeVeon Bell, Derrick Henry, Mark Ingram, Darrell Williams, Alexander Mattison
    WRs: Davante Adams, Brandin Cooks, Tyler Lockett
    TEs: Zach Ertz, Darren Waller
    Def: Rams
    K: Justin Tucker

    Two weeks ago, an owner dropped Zach Ertz to waivers. I grabbed him using all of my $200 FAAB. Last week, the same owner dropped Mark Ingram and Deshaun Watson to waivers. They went unclaimed so I got them for free. Now this same owner dropped Kerryon Johnson to waivers today due to the bye week. Should I grab him if he goes unclaimed after waivers run? If so, who should I drop? Would you also consider picking up Ronald Jones or Jaylen Samuels or stay put with what I have?

    This league is a joke. Unfortunately, it is with coworkers. That is the only reason I am in it.

    1. One other thing. Nobody trades in this league either.

    2. Post By Byron Lambert

      Would drop DW for KJ and Mattison for RoJo or JS since you don’t own Dalvin

      1. Are you saying to drop Darrel Williams or Darren Waller for Kerryon Johnson?

        1. Post By Byron Lambert

          Darrel

  9. Me in PPR
    McCaffrey, DelvCook, Brieda, CHyde, RoyceFreeman, AMattison, Darell Williams (I play 3RB and could any of these in 2 Flex)
    I also have Kittle and Dissly (picked up for week 4)

    Available on Waiver: RPenney, TColema, RJones, JSamuels

    Should I pick up 1 or 2 of these for depth and get rid of Darrel Williams and Dissly?

    or Keep Dissly (Kittle not producing yet)
    Or Drop Dissly and pick up Herndon to hold for future flex spot

    Thank you

    1. or try to deal Dissly for something?

    2. Post By Byron Lambert

      Would keep Dissly and Kittle. Sure, trade Kittle if you can. DW can be prob be dropped to speculate on Tevin closer call on the other 3- but you do own Breida already. Supposed you could try to lock that run game up.

  10. Post By Show Me Your TDs

    Super thin WW for TE. 16 team .5 PPR

    Would you drop Vernon Davis for Ben Watson Or Everett? Thanks

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      Probably / Maybe for Watson — however Colt McCoy if he comes in may not be the worst for Davis. Would have to spend some time drilling down into VDs recent snaps and targets to make sure. A Tom Brady TE could be solid

  11. Who do you see as best in a PPR going forward ESanders or Calvin Ridley?

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      ESanders, esp if he stays in DEN— if he gets traded it could be close but no way to tell right now

  12. .5 PPR

    Offer Waller and Mixon for OBJ? This owner’s TE is Ebron, and owns Adams, OBJ and Tyreek… or would you prefer the other WRs?

    Other option would be to pursue Amari with a RB, but owner has a TE already… I am struggling to move one of Kittle or Waller big time.

    QB: Kyler

    WR: Godwin, Jeffery Bench: Jeffery, Hardman, Tate

    RB: Chubb, Carson Bench: McCoy, Saquon,
    Gallman

    TE: Kittle Bench: Waller

    Flex: Mixon

    1. What about a Waller for Larry fitz deal?

      1. Post By Byron Lambert

        Waller is more valuable than Larry- but not totally horrible – you can do better

    2. Post By Byron Lambert

      That’s too much, Waller + Mixon for OBJ

  13. Is there a way I can rate and review on stitcher or other android platforms?? I don’t have apple. I’m happy to help leave reviews. I’m already pro member so please let me know. We are a nation!!

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      Lol, thanks Omar. Alex in rare form today! I’ll ask our web guy and see what I can find out. You can upload an avatar for me, though! See instructions I posted above! Thank you very much for your long time loyal support.

  14. Post By JeffCraig0203@gmail.com

    Hey guys,
    The Mane Event (I’m a Lions fan) 1-3 went against high score 3 out of 4 weeks smh

    12 team standard
    #1 on waivers, if I use it, I go to the end of the line.

    1) Should I use my #1 waiver for Herndon?
    2)who would you drop if yes.

    Qb: Winston

    Rb: Cook, Conner, Shady, L. Murray, Samuels, Mattison, Darrel Will

    Wr: Thielen, Golladay, T.Boyd, G. Tate, Dorsett

    Te: O.J.

    Thanks!

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      No you should not. If you need to make another pickup, or can still get him in the morning- You can drop LMurray – best would be to trade him and one other player to the Kamara owner for one better player in return

  15. I got David Johnson, Chubb, fournette, and Josh Jacobs. Do you guys thing I should put in a waiver priority 3 for jalyn Samuel’s? I would be potentially dropping Kristian kirk, Terry mclauren, crouder. Or should I keep what I got?

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      Prob stay put

  16. Post By drew.g.summitt@wmich.edu

    Would you drop Hockenson, Peyton barber, Royce freeman, or Darrel Williams if you need a TE option this week

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      Yeah- prob Barber maybe DWill

      1. Post By Byron Lambert

        oh no, not Damien— so only drop Barber if you need to

  17. Post By drew.g.summitt@wmich.edu

    Damien williams***

  18. Deebo or Hardman rest of the season in a 0.5 ppr

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      Prob Deebo — but very close call — if you’re not sure keeping Hardman isn’t a bad idea — look at the recent snap count data — Hardman I would speculate could be hurt more than DRob by Hill’s return– but you never know for sure—-obv doesn’t hurt keeping a share of that KC offense

  19. Trade Golden Tate for Diggs straight up? Had that offered to me.. PPR

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      Probably so

  20. What’s fair value for McCaffrey? Josh Jacobs and a borderline WR1? Lockett maybe? Beckham?

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      Jacobs and Beckham , not taking anything less — might even try to get more. CMC is the best player in fantasy

      1. Thanks Byron. I’m working the other end of it though. Trying a level up 2 for 1. I’m going to angle for giving him Lockett and Jacobs but would part with Jacobs and any of my receivers I think. Prestige Worldwide would then look like…

        Zeke
        McCaffrey
        dogshit

        Beckham
        Godwin
        McLaurin

        It’s a deep 14 teamer and this would be my second 2 for 1 deal this week. I would struggle a little with byes, Trashman garbage grab struggle, but I’m in first place and want that top end firepower.

        1. Post By Byron Lambert

          Awesome stuff, man

  21. So I’ve held onto this #1 waiver wire for 4 weeks.. I’m 2-2 in a 10 team .5 ppr superflex with tds being 6pts and bonuses for throwing receiving and rushing yds and 40/50 yd tds… my team is as follows

    Qb- l Jackson Brissett Goff Winston
    Rbs- David Johnson fournette hyde miles sanders Darrell Williams and penny
    WRs- obj woods Kirk/ Aj green (both injured)
    Te- Kelce

    … Should I finally spend it on Ronald Jones Gore Howard Or Sutton?

    Or

    hold it I can pick up a guy like-
    Robbie Anderson
    Beasley
    Aj brown/ C Davis
    Allison
    Fuller
    debo sammuel
    A Tate
    D Johnson
    Rbs-
    Samuels
    Hines
    Mostert
    Ish smith

    Please let me know if I should hold or use it and the player to get for either option

    Thanks!!

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      I pick up Sutton or wait and pick up Anderson for free and keep my #1 spot

  22. Jordan Howard is available in like 8 of my 10 leagues where does he stand next to jones and samuels?

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      Same group — pick your poison— would be hard not to put Howard at the top– could see going w/ RoJo over him but prob not JS

  23. Post By JeffCraig0203@gmail.com

    Hey guys, I’m only posting twice bc the first one didn’t have an avatar.

    ***I also do not have an apple device***

    Team name: The Mane Event (I’m a Lions fan) 1-3 went against high score 3 out of 4 weeks smh

    12 team standard
    #1 on waivers, if I use it, I go to the end of the line.

    1) Should I use my #1 waiver for Herndon?
    2)who would you drop if yes.

    Qb: Winston

    Rb: Cook, Conner, Shady, L. Murray, Samuels, Mattison, Darrel Will

    Wr: Thielen, Golladay, T.Boyd, G. Tate, Dorsett

    Te: O.J.

    Thanks!

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      Thanks Jeff! Answered above, last night

  24. I’m 2-2, 3-1, and 2-1 in two late starting leagues. The 3-0 sole possession of first place is trying to land an RB2 – and he keeps hammering away at trying to get Lenny 4net from me –
    My team includes
    RB: LevBell, Lenny 4net, Mccoy, Montgomery, Singletary, coleman
    WR: T Lockett, C Ridley, Sterling S, (A Brown… are we dropping or holding him?)
    TE: Kittle, Ebron (from bye week for Kittle)

    I need WR help. Would it make sense to offer mccoy+sterling for his keenan+gore.
    I just want to turn the tables on his wacked out trade offers…and it’s much more favorable than what he has offered me!

    Thank you!

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      Lenny 4Net!!!! LOL

      You can drop AB if you need to— talked about him on last week’s TradeCast—-highly recommend you listen later today

      I think McCoy and SS are fine for Keenan and Gore

  25. Trade Question (PPR League): I’m standing at 2-2. With Davante Adams (Robert Woods & Tyler Boyd are my WR1 and 2) hurt and maybe James Connor and Chris Carson possible dwindle candidates, I could use Hooper as trade bait based on his huge game to upscale Brieda or Kirk/Crowder.

    My other TE is Darren Waller who happens to have a Bye next week (Hooper has Arizona that week). Is it over thinking to try to search out that deal? Thanks guys.

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      Upload an avatar and let’s talk after the TradeCast— see instructions above

  26. Trade Offer: I lost saquan, so I am looking at trading Chubb for two RBs:

    I trade Chubb, Lockett and Josh Gordon

    I receive Aaron Jones, Chris Carson and Odell Beckham. I could possibly ask for Jacobs instead of Carson in the deal.

    Or with another guy….Chubb and Metcalf for Fournette and Conner ?

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      If you need two RBs — Chubb and DK Metcalf for LF and JC is pretty good

      If you can get Jacobs instead of Carson I also like that deal , both would be solid options

    2. Post By Byron Lambert

      Pleas upload an avatar for future questions— see instructions posted above!

  27. .5 ppr drop Singletary for Ronald Jones for rb depth?

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      Pretty close call- probably so based on current happenings—- but I actually think DS is a sneaky pickup or buy low right now. Could go either way.

  28. Mecole Hardman a hold? Or is he someone we can/should recycle for other guys on the sheet?

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      Close- call would prob recycle for very top guys on sheet

      1. Thanks for all your help, you guys are killin it!

  29. 12 team standard league
    I’ve been offered Zeke for Fournette and Kittle
    I also have offer of Cooper for M Gordon
    Should I do one or the other or both?

    My Team:
    QB – Goff, Stafford
    RB – Chubb, Fournette, Ingram, M Gordon, A Jones, Gallman
    WR – Watkins, Kirk, Tate
    TE – Kittle, Waller

    1. Post By Byron Lambert

      Don’t think so— can you get DeAndre Hopkins for Gordon?

      Otherwise send AJones or Ingram + Kittle for Zeke
      Or AJones or Ingram for Amari

      1. Post By Byron Lambert

        Listen to TradeCast later today

      2. he rejected both ingram/kittle and Jones/ Kittle. He also owns Cook and Connor.

  30. Thanks Byron you guys rock like always.

  31. My QB slot is my weakness. Currently I have D. Jones with Cam Newton on IR. I can pick up either Dalton or Cousins in good matchups this week. I also don’t love my WR’s with M.Thomas/Ridley/Landry/Tate.

    Or should I try for the following trade:

    I trade: One of my RBs (Fournette, Henry, DJohnson), Ridley, and Landry

    for: Goff, Golladay (bye), Tyreek (out), and Mixon?

  32. Post By Byron Lambert

    *Upload Avatar—-see instructions above

    Wait for TradeCast to drop later, then let’s talk

    1. Ah, damn I was in a rush and didn’t read the entire thread this morning. Done!

  33. 10 team PPR. Rivers and Josh Allen on roster. Deep bench. Have Chubb. Thinking of dropping Allen for Kareem Hunt. I know its dead space until week 10 at least but he would be a 17th round Keeper next season also. Too soon for this move?

    Thanks

    1. Post By Baron VonIronCock

      i am in the one qb on my roster camp so … cut josh allen

  34. Save My Season!!! 10team Standard

    I drafted Hunter Henry, then picked up Hockenson. Hockenson looks like he will be good to go after the bye but you never know. Available on the Waiver is: Delanie Walker, Jimmy Graham, Eifert, Fant and Doyle, Jared Cook and Doyle.

    1. Post By Baron VonIronCock

      gotta pick up walker
      i may even cut hock if i had to

      but would prefer to cut someone else atm

  35. Post By chelomendez99@gmail.com

    I’m being offered Mixon/Jacobs and Waller for my Le’Veon. I want to include my OJ Howard and try to add a third player from him. He currently has Miles Sanders, J. Samuels, Hollywood Brown, McLaurin, and Juju as some options. It’s a 12 team, .5 PPR league, I’m currently 4-0, he’s 1-3.

    1. Post By chelomendez99@gmail.com

      UPDATE: He’s now offering Jacobs, Waller and McLaurin for Le’Veon and John Brown. My other RBs are Henry, Drake and Darrel Williams, while my WRs/TE include OJ Howard, Evans, Samuel and Kirk.

  36. .5 PPR

    Thoughts on targeting Brandin Cooks with my Darren Waller??

    QB: Kyler

    WR: Godwin, Jeffery Bench: Jeffery, Hardman, Tate

    RB: Chubb, Carson Bench: McCoy, Saquon,
    Gallman

    TE: Kittle Bench: Waller

    Flex: Mixon

  37. 12 Team PPR (2-2)

    [1] QB: Brady
    [2] RB: Elliot, Henry (J. White, R. Penny, J. Samuels)
    [2] WR: Cooks, Boyd (M. Jones, Crowder, McLaurin, Beasley)
    [1] TE: Eifert
    [1] W/R/T: Edelman
    Bench total: (6)

    Okay I might be getting a little too cockamamie but I’m trying to make a deal for Lamar Jackson from Team A (0-4) so that I can potentially package Brady in a deal to the other 0-4 team (Team B). Team B sent me an offer of Freeman and Olsen for my Brady and Edelman so based on that, what do you think I should do? Need some offers and I know Team A wants to make a “blockbuster” deal and was willing to part with guys like Hooper and Evans but I know he’s interested in my D. Henry.

    Team A:
    [1] QB: Watson (L. Jackson)
    [2] RB: Bell, M. Sanders (Singletary, Darrel Williams, Damian Williams)
    [2] WR: Evans, Hardman (Tate)
    [1] TE: OJ Howard (Hooper)
    [1] W/R/T: D. Robinson
    [1] IR: M. Williams
    Bench total: (6)

    Team B:
    [1] QB: Mariota (Newton)
    [2] RB: Gurley, Fournette (Thompson)
    [2] WR: Jeffery, Marquise Brown (Hilton, Landry, Chark)
    [1] TE: Olsen (Dissly)
    [1] W/R/T: Freeman
    [1] IR: AJ Green
    Bench total: (6)

  38. PPR
    Flex Diontae Johnson or Greg Olsen?

    Aaron Rodgers or Jimmy G.?

    Thanks!

  39. Someone in my 10 team PPR league dropped Demarcus Robinson last night. How much FAAB would you recommend using on him? Thanks!

  40. Would you trade Chris Carson (my current asset) for Gurley?

    1. the usage seems to be there for Carson, if he can hold onto to the ball of course.

  41. Hello gentlemen, need some advice, need TE help.

    I have Graham, thinking about trading Allen Robinson for Dissly?
    My WRs are O’Dell, Cooks, Samuel and Sutton.
    I’m 1-3

    1. solid move imo

  42. I’m need of 2 RB’s from the following
    J Jacobs
    Lindsay
    D Williams from injuries
    Micel
    Also need a WR and Flex from the following
    Sutton
    Fitz
    Juju
    Godwin
    I made the mistake of playing Fitz over Godwin my last game and it cost me. I’m currently 1 and 3 in this league 🙁
    Thank you

  43. And would you play Brissett over Wilson

  44. Post By NavyGuy1522@gmail.com

    I’m 4-0 thanks to RW and 0-4 team offered me Saquon for Chubb/Sutton. I have Lev Bell and C Carson as well. Thoughts?

  45. Post By Dlmjr7@gmail.com

    i was offered Dalvin Cook for Brandin Cooks and Derrick Henry. My Rb’s are Henry and Conner and WR are Cooks, Ridley, and OBJ. Bench includes Singeltary, Gallup, Metcalf, McLaurin.

  46. Post By caswell3030@yahoo.com

    12 team full point ppr
    My fournette and Boyd and Dorsett for
    Hopkins and Jacobs ?????
    What you guys think

    1. Post By caswell3030@yahoo.com

      I have cmc for my other RB

    2. Post By caswell3030@yahoo.com

      I have Mccaffrey for my other RB

  47. Carson/Diggs for Kittle/Allen Robinson? I would be receiving Kittle/AR. My current TE is OJ Howard…

  48. Team name: Darth Raider
    Record: 2-2

    I have a trade offer

    My squad:

    Dalvin Cook
    David Johnson
    Kerryon Johnson
    Albert Mattison

    Emmanuel Sanders
    Sterling Shepard
    Chark
    Diontae Johnson
    Preston Williams

    I get:
    Joe Mixon
    Chris Godwin
    Terry McLaurin

    I give up:
    Dalvin Cook
    Sterling Shepard

    Should I accept?

    Thanks!

  49. Standard league. I have Mark Andrews. As a backup TE, rather have TJ Hockenson or Hunter Henry?

  50. Great call on the Eagles D/ST as your highest ranked defense off waivers, grabbed and started them in both my leagues and poised to win both matchups.

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