2023 NFL fantasy football waiver wire, Week 5: QB C.J. Stroud, WR Romeo Doubs among top targets

Let's start with the bad news: You can drop Kyle Pitts (cue my open weeping) and you must bench Joe Burrow.

The good news? I have replacements for both guys on this week's waiver wire wish list. Plus some must-add pass catchers and a few sneaky 'stache running backs. Not to mention, the top three D/STs of Week 5 (yep, calling my shot), all of which are available for the adding. There is light at the bottom of this Pitts. Let's seek it together.

As always, these are the most intriguing pickup options that are rostered in less than 60 percent of NFL.com leagues. And yes, I have incorporated mustache wordplay. (If you got it, flaunt it!)

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GUY TO 'STACHE: The entire fantasy community can agree on two things: We love Puka Nacua, and we DON'T love Desmond Ridder. Ridder (and Arthur Smith) have made a mockery of our Drake London and Kyle Pitts ADPs, and now the Falcons have lost two straight and face a hot Houston team in Week 5. If they continue losing and Ridder continues playing like he has (horribly), I think it's possible we get Taylor Heinicke at quarterback sometime soon. And if that happens, we'll be looking at a competent passer with a wealth of weapons at his disposal. This is a deep, contemplative two-QB 'stache -- but it's a 'stache nonetheless.

This is not a great week for running back additions -- no successor to De'Von Achane, sadly. But, I'm a man of the people, so I won't leave you nameless. Here are some deeper considerations that you can 'stache without breaking the bank.

GUYS TO 'STACHE: Once again, Curtis Samuel was a favorite of Sam Howell on Sunday (season-high eight targets and seven catches in the overtime loss to