Joe Flacco (QB, BAL) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10- and 12-team leagues

OWNED IN: 48% Fleaflicker

ANALYSIS: When a QB is making their third appearance in the first five weeks of the season on this list, you’d think they’re no longer a streamer and more of a long-term hold. Owned in only 49% of leagues, however, Joe Flacco is once again an excellent streaming option as the Ravens take on the Washington Redskins at home.

Coming off an outing against the league’s worst passing defense (Oakland) that saw him complete 32 passes on 52(!) attempts for 298 yards and a score, Flacco needs your consideration for Week 5. The Redskins passing defense isn’t much better than Oakland’s, ranking 25th in the NFL with an average of 280.5 yards per game. The ‘Skins have only given up five scores through the air this year, but Flacco should have plenty of opportunity as Washington is tied for 11th in the league with 145 pass attempts allowed. There is a better than average chance that Flacco returns top-12 value for the second straight week.