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Week 5 Waiver Wire: Breakout Pickups, Targets and Tips for Fantasy Football

From a fantasy football perspective, one standout performance is a blip on the radar but consecutive productive outings may signal a promising trend.

As Ben Roethlisberger ages and Ryan Tannehill goes through some inconsistencies, managers might want to look for new faces at quarterback. While you may be a week too late to jump on Derek Carr's bandwagon (67 percent rostered), a couple of underrated passers widely available on the waiver wire can still provide a significant boost at the position.

Managers in leagues with two starting quarterbacks should take a chance with a rookie who had his first taste of extended action Sunday.