Week 5 Fantasy football standouts: Early Week 6 waiver wire adds to boost your rest-of-season rosters — SkimNews
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- Drake Maye threw for 374 yards and four touchdowns with 25 rushing yards and a rushing score in Week 5, building on a massive Week 4 showing and reinforcing his MVP-caliber form despite offensive line injuries.
- Mike Evans recorded 113 yards on seven receptions with a touchdown and double-digit targets in his 49ers debut against the Seahawks, playing through two broken ribs after a slow injury-plagued start.
- Isaiah Likely caught 13 of his targets for 94 yards and two touchdowns, cementing his status as a top-six tight end after being one of the most impactful free agent signings of 2026 with the Giants.
- Christian Watson posted 143 receiving yards and two scores on six catches against the Packers, emerging as a top-10 wide receiver buy with an expanded role and established connection with Jordan Love.
- Demario Douglas caught two touchdowns and finished as a top-12 wide receiver in Week 5, riding the wave of Drake Maye's resurgence in the Patriots offense and offering a consistent target in tight areas.
- Darius Cooper produced a long touchdown and 71 yards on two receptions for an Eagles offense missing Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith, making him a better add in non-PPR formats.
- Samaje Perine carried 14 times for 68 yards and added a touchdown reception on two catches, chipping into Chase Brown's workload in the Bengals backfield.
Why it matters: Drake Maye's four-touchdown performance and Mike Evans' 113-yard 49ers debut give fantasy managers reshaped Week 6 priorities, particularly for Patriots pass-catchers Demario Douglas and Kyle Williams whose stock rises with Maye's resurgence and for Eagles options like Darius Cooper where injuries to Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith open targets.
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