Looking for a tight end? Or a quarterback? You've got options.

The waiver wire is starting to look a little bleak, particularly for those who need running backs and receivers.

Tight end looks like the most compelling position for a pickup after Week 5, with the Patriots’ Ben Watson and the Jets’ Chris Herndon returning from suspension and the Rams’ Gerald Everett enjoying his breakout game.

For those looking for a week-to-week play at quarterback, defense and kicker, there is significant value to be found. Kicker, in particular, is a position where folks seem to be neglecting the top scorers at the position. (Yes, Buccaneers kicker Matt Gay is legit.)

Here’s a look at some of the best options on the waiver wire. Keep in mind that we’re only including players who are owned in fewer than 50% of leagues in either Yahoo! or ESPN. We’ll update this post to reflect any standouts from Monday Night Football.

Demaryius Thomas, WR, Jets

ESPN: 3%. Yahoo! 3%.

I’ll probably be in the minority by putting Thomas on the list as a waiver-wire favorite, but in deep leagues, he could present interesting value. He missed the first four games of the season with a hamstring injury, and is finally available to the Jets. Thomas led the team in receptions (4) and receiving yards (47), and while it wasn’t impressive, Thomas could become fantasy relevant when quarterback Sam Darnold returns.

Reggie Bonnafon, RB, Panthers

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ESPN: 0%. Yahoo! 0%.

In deeper leagues, Bonnafon is as good of a handcuff to stash as there is. Christian McCaffrey has been incredible, and will continue to get all the work. But when he dealt with cramps, Carolina went to Bonnafon, who had five carries for 80 yards and a touchdown.

Chris Herndon, TE, Jets

ESPN: 11.6%. Yahoo! 29%.

Again, the Jets offense is a risky proposition for fantasy football owners. But Darnold favored Herndon in 2018. It’s likely they’ll reform that connection, now that Herndon is back from suspension. But you may want to wait and see with Herndon, even if if you stash him on your roster. Herndon won’t be usable until Darnold returns from mono.

Nyheim Hines, RB, Colts

ESPN: 39.3%. Yahoo! 23%.

I don’t like Hines in standard, but in PPR, he’s a good player to own. Even on a day when Jacoby Brissett and the Colts passing offense sputtered, Hines was involved with four catches for 46 yards.

Washington Redskins defense

ESPN: 4%. Yahoo! 3%.

They play the Miami Dolphins next week. Need I say more?

Matt Gay, K, Buccaneers/Zane Gonzalez, K, Cardinals

These two kickers are in the top six in scoring but are owned in fewer than 50% of leagues. At this point in the season, it’s likely not a fluke. Their offenses are using them a great deal. So drop your kicker if he’s not performing well and pick up one off these two. (Keep in mind, however, that Gay has a bye in Week 7.)

Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Saints

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ESPN: 10%. Yahoo! 9%.

He did an admirable Drew Brees impression in Week 5 with 314 yards, four touchdowns and an interception. Bridgewater has a few tough matchups in the coming weeks (namely, the Bears in Week 7), but he seems like a more tempting option than Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew, whose schedule looks tough. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is also worth owning, if available. He was a top-scoring fantasy QB before his bye.

Gerald Everett, TE, Rams

ESPN: 3.3%. Yahoo! 8%.

His breakout game may be a sign that he’s earned a target share in an offense with a lot of mouths to feed. Or Everett could end up disappearing back into anonymity in L.A.’s offense, particularly as they continue to find their footing. But for tight-end-needy owners, he’s the player to grab this week. The Rams offense seems to be gaining momentum and Everett is on the rise with it.