The week is nearly wrapped up, and of course there were another round of injuries. As a result, fantasy managers will be on the lookout for wavier wire additions and replacement options for those injured over the weekend. Here’s a look at a player that is receiving early waiver wire buzz this week along with our advice on how to approach him in your bidding: Kenneth Gainwell.

• Week 5 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Kenneth Gainwell

Kenneth Gainwell (RB – PHI): 32% rostered

• Next opponents: @ARI, DAL, BYE
• True value: $6
• Desperate need: $12
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: There isn’t much more to say at this point about Gainwell, who has graced every waiver column in 2022. Miles Sanders has been a pleasant surprise this season and has earned a larger volume of touches in the high-flying Eagles attack. Gainwell is still a very talented player, but he needs to score touchdowns to justify a fantasy roster spot if his receiving role doesn’t expand from its current status.

If you want to dive deeper into fantasy football, be sure to check out our award-winning slate of Fantasy Football Tools as you navigate your season. From our Start/Sit Assistant – which provides your optimal lineup, based on accurate consensus projections – to our Waiver Wire Assistant – that allows you to quickly see which available players will improve your team and by how much – we’ve got you covered this fantasy football season.