Kirk Cousins, TJ Hockenson highlight Week 5 fantasy football pickups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 1:40 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Several players from Week 4 had standout performances that make them attractive waiver wire targets for Week 5. Kirk Cousins ranks as the QB6 in fantasy and is noted for a strong week against the Chiefs. TJ Hockenson caught all 13 of his targets for 119 yards, benefiting from increased involvement with Justin Jefferson sidelined. Keon Coleman, who had 116 receiving yards and a touchdown, is emerging as a valuable option. Other notable pickups include Michael Mayer and Tank Bigsby, who had increased production after injuries to key teammates. The waiver wire deadline is Tuesday.
- •Cousins is QB6, strong show against Chiefs in Week 4.
- •Hockenson saw 40% target share with Jefferson out.
- •Coleman had career-high 116 receiving yards and a TD.
- •Mayer recorded 82 receiving yards on 8 targets.
- •Waiver wire deadline is Tuesday.
- 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Early Fantasy Football Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups: Kirk Cousins, TJ Hockenson, Michael Mayer and 5 More
"Kirk Cousins, Keon Coleman, TJ Hockenson, and many others had big games in Week 4 and make sense as Week 5 waiver wire pickups.
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