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Week 5 Waiver Wire: Gainwell, Marks Lead Adds After Nabers’ Likely ACL and Dart’s Debut

With bye weeks starting, injuries plus surprise scratches are creating short-term roles with usable volume.

Overview

  • Giants WR Malik Nabers is feared to have torn his ACL in Week 4, elevating Wan'Dale Robinson as the most likely target leader for rookie QB Jaxson Dart.
  • Kenneth Gainwell capitalized on Jaylen Warren’s surprise inactive in Dublin, posting 19 carries, six catches, 134 yards and two touchdowns; Pittsburgh is on bye next week, leaving his longer-term workload uncertain.
  • Texans rookie Woody Marks logged 17 carries and four receptions for 119 total yards and two scores, positioning himself to challenge for lead-back duties over Nick Chubb.
  • Saints RB Kendre Miller’s role expanded under Kellen Moore with 11 rushes for 65 yards and a touchdown, boosting his red-zone and change‑of‑pace value behind Alvin Kamara.
  • Rookie Jaxson Dart won his first start with 111 passing yards, a TD, and 54 rushing yards with a score, as major fantasy outlets highlight him along with Gainwell, Marks, Kendre Miller, Zavier Scott and Carson Wentz as Week 5 waiver options.