Will Shipley emerges as trendy fantasy waiver add amid backfield injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 12:34 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
With Saquon Barkley injured and Tank Bigsby on IR, Will Shipley has become a popular fantasy waiver target heading into Week 5. Despite this, his performance since entering the league has raised concerns, including a poor 3.1 yards per carry and an alarming lack of broken tackles. The upcoming matchup against the Jaguars, who allow only 3.3 yards per carry, adds to the uncertainty of his role. Fantasy players are advised to consider the red flags surrounding Shipley carefully before making a roster decision.
- •Saquon Barkley is dealing with an injury.
- •Tank Bigsby has been placed on injured reserve.
- •Shipley averages only 3.1 yards per carry this season.
- •Upcoming opponent Jaguars allow 3.3 yards per carry.
- •Shipley may not secure a workhorse role in the backfield.
- 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — Read this fantasy warning before adding Will Shipley off waivers
"With Saquon Barkley hobbled and Tank Bigsby on injured reserve, Will Shipley is one of the trendiest Week 5 fantasy waiver adds. But he shouldn't be.
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