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Fantasy managers weigh options for Shipley and Wilson in Week 5

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 1:07 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Fantasy managers weigh options for Shipley and Wilson in Week 5

Summary

As Week 5 of the NFL season approaches, fantasy football managers are deliberating over the viability of two running backs—Will Shipley of the Philadelphia Eagles and Emanuel Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks. Shipley is set to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars, but faces a tough challenge given the Jaguars' strong defensive performance against the run. Meanwhile, Wilson is expected to maintain his starting role as the Seahawks face the San Francisco 49ers, which could provide him with more opportunities in light of teammate injuries. Both players are trending as popular waiver-wire choices this week, leading to heightened interest in their potential contributions to fantasy lineups.

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Status Watch

•Will Shipley steps up for Eagles against Jaguars in London.
•Emanuel Wilson likely to start for Seahawks versus 49ers.
•Both running backs emerged as waiver options in Week 5.
•Shipley faces a challenging Jaguars defense; Wilson benefits from injuries to teammates.

Latest Updates

1:07 PMYahoo Sports — Week 5 Fantasy Football Mailbag: Can Will Shipley and Emanuel Wilson Be Trusted in Lineups?

What they're saying

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Determining whether Will Shipley or Emanuel Wilson is worth starting in Week 5 is among the questions answered in our weekly fantasy football mailbag.
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