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Chris’ Fantasies: Week 5 Waiver Wire Targets

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drops back to pass the ball during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)

The deeper we get into the season, the shallower the pool of waiver wire targets becomes. But, that's not to say there isn't some value still floating out there. The right add this time of year could set you up for a strong playoff push. Here are some names:

A.J. Brown, WR TEN

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates making a reception for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates making a reception for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)


Ronald Jones, RB TB

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back Ronald Jones #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball down the field during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images) Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back Ronald Jones #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball down the field during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)


Golden Tate, WR NYG

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 08: Golden Tate #15 of the New York Giants claps from the bench in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets during a preseason matchup at MetLife Stadium on August 08, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Photo by Elsa/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 08: Golden Tate #15 of the New York Giants claps from the bench in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets during a preseason matchup at MetLife Stadium on August 08, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)


Geronimo Allison/ Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR's GB

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Geronimo Allison #81 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field on September 26, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Geronimo Allison #81 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field on September 26, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)


Chris Herndon, TE NYJ

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 23: Chris Herndon #89 of the New York Jets scores a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 23, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 23: Chris Herndon #89 of the New York Jets scores a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 23, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Chris has been on ESPN Soutwest Florida in one way or another dating back to 2010. As a Southwest Florida native, Chris understands what's important to the locals. He is a huge football fan; both professional and college. Although he has a special place for the Miami Dolphins and the entire SEC. He is also very into golf, both playing it locally and covering it on a global scale. Sports are supposed to be fun, and Chris likes to reflect that in the way he covers it. Chris writes about sports news and opinions.