Fantasy Football: Top Stash Candidates Before Week 5 Waivers

Players to Consider Dropping

• 📉 Michael Pennix and Aaron Rodgers are listed as quarterbacks to potentially drop due to bye weeks.
• 🏃‍♂️ Kyle Manungi is a running back option to consider cutting.
• 🏈 Several wide receivers like Romeo Doubs, Jaden Reed, Calvin Austin, Luther Burton, and Darnell Mooney are suggested for drops in shallow leagues.
• 🏈 Cole Kmet, Jonnu Smith, and Kyle Pitts are tight ends that might be droppable depending on league depth.

Defense and Special Teams (DST) Adds

• 🎯 The Colts DST is recommended for a two-week stream against Las Vegas and Arizona.
• 🎯 The Cardinals DST is a potential add for Week 5 against Tennessee.
• ⚠️ Giants and Jets DSTs are considered desperation options.
• ❌ The Texans DST is noted as a potential cut for Week 5 due to a tough matchup against Baltimore, despite a good Week 4 matchup.

Tight End and Quarterback Stashes

• 💡 Oronde Gadsden (Chargers) is highlighted as a stashable tight end with favorable matchups in Weeks 5 and 6.
• 🎯 Darren Waller is mentioned as a player to watch, with a potentially good matchup against the Panthers in Week 5 if he's healthy.
• 🎯 Harold Finneran is a consideration for Week 4 against the Lions.
• 💡 Bryce Young (Panthers) is a top quarterback stash, facing the Dolphins who have allowed significant fantasy points to QBs.
• 🎯 Jackson Dart (Saints) is another recommended quarterback stash with a good matchup against a Saints team that has given up 20+ fantasy points to opposing QBs.

Running Back and Wide Receiver Targets

• 🏃‍♂️ Woody Marks (Texans) is a headliner, with potential to overtake Nick Chubb and see increased opportunities.
• 🏃‍♂️ Tyjae Spears (Titans) is an IR stash, showing positive signs of recovery and offering versatility.
• 🏃‍♂️ Chris Rodriguez and Jaret Patterson (Commanders) are available options due to a committee backfield and potential for increased work.
• 🏃‍♂️ Blake Corum (Rams) is a handcuff option behind Kyren Williams, who could see significant work if Williams is sidelined.
• 💡 A.J. Brown is mentioned as a player to stash, with a tough matchup this week against Houston but favorable matchups against Arizona and Las Vegas later.
• 💡 Jaxon Smith-Njigba is noted as a potential number two target in Seattle, with good route rates and flashes of speed.
• 💡 Troy Franklin (Broncos) is a player to hold onto if already rostered, with a good route rate and potential for more opportunity.
• 💡 Parker Washington (Jaguars) saw 11 targets and a 74% route rate, making him a potential complementary option.
• 💡 Jaylen Coker (Panthers) is an IR stash with potential for a good role upon return.

Important Stash Considerations

• ⚠️ Brandon Aiyuk is confirmed not to be close to returning, making him a non-stash option.
• 🎯 When considering drops, evaluate if there are other viable quarterback options on the waiver wire to avoid desperation.
• 💡 It's advisable to grab handcuffs for your best running backs, especially if the handcuff is talented, to avoid missing out on a valuable pickup if the starter gets injured.