.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 30, 2024, 03:04 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Ton of money one hundred monetary solutions firm, now residing my aspiration making fantasy and sports betting web content concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.The NFL is actually a "following man up" game and also, by extension, your imagination football league is actually too. You got your team during the draft, however it is actually the steps you make as the time unfolds that will eventually choose if you are actually playoff-bound or even preparing for following time. Weekly, our company'll help you recognize the gamers offered in more than 50% of ESPN leagues whose worth has deviated for the better as well as should be contributed to your lineup as starters or even as intelligent stocks for your bench.It's not late to play the No. 1 fantasy gameThe 2024 time is actually below and there is actually still time to start clean with a 0-0 file. Create a game along with family and friends, or even participate in a public game. Your championship operate begins today! Subscribe Right Now >>Injuries remain to ravage all over the organization. The best notable one from Full week 4 is actually Kansas Area Chiefs WR Rashee Rice, that is actually been afraid to have actually torn his ideal ACL on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. It's a massive blow for both the Chiefs and imagination managers equally. Via the 1st 3 full weeks, Rice led the league along with 24 functions and also ranked leading two in both gardens (288) as well as targets (32 ). Newbie WR Xavier Worthy, who is actually currently rostered in the majority of games, racked up 13.7 fantasy factors Sunday, while professional TE Travis Kelce also improved in Rice's absence. Nevertheless, there is actually no crystal clear prospect to pack the vacancy Rice leaves, making this a challenging turning to predict.It are going to likely be actually a mix of JuJu Smith-Schuster (rostered in 0.7% of ESPN leagues), Justin Watson, Skyy Moore, and Mecole Hardman. My informed assumption on whom to target for imagination reasons would certainly be actually Smith-Schuster. He led Chiefs recipients in 2022 with 933 yards on 78 receptions (with 3 goals), 2nd only to Kelce in those categories.Now, permit's dive into today's disclaimer cord. Our company'll begin with a team of pass receivers that may likely help you manage Rice's absence.Mike Williams possessed a decent Week 4. Will he do the same in Full week 5? Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesMike Williams, New York City Jets (44.2% rostered): The Jets have actually slowly increase Williams' utilization over recent handful of weeks as he returns coming from in 2013's ACL trauma. He do with 10.7 imagination aspects against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, submitting a season-high 5 aim ats, 4 receptions and also 67 getting backyards. Today is actually a blast to incorporate Williams, but bear in mind he is actually predominantly playing in 11 workers. While he's worth picking up, you may not would like to start him versus the Minnesota Vikings in Full Week 5. Wan' Dale Robinson, New York City Giants (27.1%): It is actually shocking that Robinson isn't rostered in more games. Daniel Jones depends greatly on both him as well as Malik Nabers. Robinson has actually seen eight-plus targets in three out of four video games, with pair of games of 12-plus intendeds. He has actually also scored 12-plus imagination points in 3 of the four activities. He is actually securely on the flex radar versus the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (25.0%): Adam Thielen experienced a hamstring trauma in Week 3 versus the Las Vegas Raiders and also was actually placed on IR. This gave Legette a chance to get even more snaps as well as targets versus the Cincinnati Bengals-- as well as he took total perk. He captured 6 of his 10 intendeds, racking up 19.6 imagination aspects. The Panthers' outburst looks to be refreshed along with Andy Dalton at quarterback, helping make Legette is a solid flex alternative in much deeper styles moving in to Full week 5 versus the Chicago Bears.Introducing the ESPN Appreciation the Commish Champion RingRecognize the commitment and hard-earned authority of your league's Commish along with bling. Use code FOCUS10 for 10% off your order. Shop Right now.Tre Tucker, Las Vegas Raiders (10.2%): Tucker has actually slashed 15-plus imagination points as well as seen six-plus targets in 2 direct activities. He has additionally operate the second-most paths on his crew over that span. With Davante Adams detailed as "week-to-week" because of a hamstring accident, Tucker needs to proceed participating in an essential job in the Raiders' death activity as well as need to be actually rostered. The Raiders experience the Broncos in Week 5, and also with Jakobi Meyers likely occupied versus Pat Surtain II, Tucker endures to benefit.Dontayvion Wicks, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (9.5%): Religious Watson was actually eliminated due to a higher ankle strain in the 2nd quarter of Sunday's activity against the Vikings. Wicks instantly came in as the starting wide receiver contrary Romeo Doubs (25.2%) and rarely left behind the industry. He do with 13 aims for as well as 24.8 dream aspects. It's worth noting that Jayden Splint, that had 8 targets and 27.1 imagination factors, predominantly plays in three-WR collections. In Full week 5, Wicks faces a Los Angeles Rams self defense that has quit the third-most WR dream points every video game. If Watson skips opportunity, Wicks may be viewed as a high-end flex alternative. If not, Wicks is actually more of a WR4.Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts (8.8%): Downs was actually a breakout applicant this summertime, but a preseason accident took the wind out of his sails. He didn't make his regular-season debut until Week 3, yet his 22.2 dream points against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Full week 4 presented what he may do, particularly along with Joe Flacco under facility. Downs matched Michael Pittman Jr. for the crew top along with nine targets and can have even more successful activities ahead if Flacco starts while Anthony Richardson recoups coming from the hip trauma he experienced Sunday. Downs is firmly on the flex radar for Full week 5 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose defense has actually permitted the eighth-most WR imagination points.Quick hitsTutu Atwell (7.0%) and Jordan Whittington (3.8%), Los Angeles Rams: Atwell led the Rams with 82 acquiring gardens on 4 catches versus the Bears on Sunday, while Whittington had a lot more functions (6 ). Both Atwell as well as Whittington uploaded solid fantasy functionalities, each scoring 12.2 scores. I favor Atwell, who has actually scored 12-plus imagination points in 2 straight video games. However, both cost point to consider in much deeper layouts and also need to continue to be associated with the Rams' death game till Cooper Kupp as well as Puka Nacua return.Ray-Ray McCloud III, Atlanta Georgia Falcons (3.5%): McCloud ought to get on your radar in deeper leagues. He has actually possessed five-plus aim ats and 40-plus obtaining backyards in 3 of his four games this period. Functioning mostly from the slot, he plays in a Falcons offense that often operates 11 workers. Remarkably, he is actually the second-most-targeted Atlanta recipient when Kirk Cousins is actually struggling. Having said that, the Falcons place merely 22nd in passing attempts per game, which restricts his fantasy ceiling.Quarterbacksplay1:17 How Sam Darnold has actually assisted Justin Jefferson in fantasyField Yates breaks down how Sam Darnold has actually strengthened his and also Justin Jefferson's dream output.Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings (43.6%): Darnold's renaissance has been gorgeous to check out. He has currently scored 19-plus imagination factors in 3 forthright games, as yet he is actually amazingly still offered in a lot of games. Darnold is actually prospering in scalp instructor Kevin O'Connell's objectionable system, with Justin Jefferson and also Jordan Addison as his leading pair of receivers. He likewise excels under the gun and also when blitzed, which is actually a valuable characteristic given the notable increase in tension fees this season. Darnold gets on the QB1 radar for Full week 5 in Greater london against his past staff, the Jets.Justin Fields, Pittsburgh Steelers (34.0%): Area possessed a season-high 31.9 imagination aspects against the Colts on Sunday. He came to be the first player in Steelers past history to throw for 300 passing gardens, surge for fifty lawns and also have two rushing ratings in a single game. He has right now racked up 18-plus imagination ideas in consecutive games. Along With the Dallas Cowboys protection taking care of numerous traumas moving right into Full week 5, Area could be seen as a premium QB2. Dallas loses hope the fourth-most QB fantasy aspects per activity, creating this an extremely advantageous matchup.Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars (33.2% rostered): Lawrence did do with a season-high 14.7 dream points Sunday against the Houston Texans. In Week 5, he experiences a Indianapolis Colts defense that has actually made it possible for merely under 20 fantasy aspects per game to QBs. This match may be a great opportunity for him to transform things about, especially along with Brian Thomas Jr., Christian Kirk and Gabe Davis as his best 3 receivers.Andy Dalton, Carolina Panthers (8.9%): Dalton's dream efficiency Sunday versus the Bengals yielded just 15.7 factors, which wasn't as excellent as his 24.5 points against the Raiders in Week 3. Nonetheless, he remains a trustworthy option for dream managers dealing with QB concerns, particularly in superflex styles. With upcoming competitions against the Bears, Falcons and also Commanders, Dalton may be considered as a low-end QB2 as supervisors navigate bye weeks.Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts (0.2%): Flacco showed he still has some magic left, slashing 15.0 imagination aspects versus the Steelers while filling in for Richardson, that injured a hip in the initial quarter. It was actually revitalizing to see a Colts quarterback efficiently circulate the football. As of now, it's confusing whether Richardson's trauma is serious, but it could be important to certainly not rush him back, provided his incongruity. If Flacco starts in Week 5 against a Jaguars defense that makes it possible for the second-most QB dream aspects every activity, he can arrive on the QB2 radar.Running backsplay0:49 Bucky Irving's Full week 5 imagination outlookDaniel Dopp and Stephania Bell anticipate Bucky Irving to do properly in Week 5 even with trauma concerns.Bucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (51.7%): I understand Irving is rostered in merely over 50% of organizations, however he needs to be your best RB intended if he is actually still available. Before the Full week 4 game versus the Eagles, documents claimed Irving will acquire more work-- and also he performed. Despite having a hamstring problem, he had 11 touches as well as a season-high 12.5 dream factors. Rachaad White, who had gastrointestinal disorder the day prior to the video game, dealt with 12 touches and 10.4 imagination aspects. Go acquire Irving.Braelon Allen, Nyc Spurts (45.4%): Allen led the Spurts in hurrying backyards on Sunday against the Broncos. The Planes' RB board appears to become securing up, along with Allen finishing the video game along with 9 touches and also 5.1 fantasy aspects, while Breece Venue possessed 12 touches as well as simply 2.8 aspects. It is actually also worth taking note that Allen is obtaining a greater portion of early-down snaps, likely to aid take care of Venue's amount of work. No matter, Allen must be rostered almost everywhere and also holds standalone value. If Hall overlooks at any time, the novice will promptly perform the RB1 radar.Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys (43.3%): Dowdle had a season-high 12 contacts as well as 13.1 dream points Thursday evening versus the Giants. He leads the Cowboys backfield in both touches and dream aspects. The main issue is actually that Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott and Deuce Vaughn are actually all getting snaps as well as contacts. That stated, with NFL teams averaging 119.7 hurrying backyards every game (the best by means of Full week 4 this century) and the developed rush rate at 39.8% (the best considering that 2010), landing a starting RB off the waiver wire is actually still a terrific find.Editor's Picks1 RelatedTyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons (41.7%): Allgeier finished with 10 flairs (for the 2nd opportunity this period) and 10.0 imagination aspects against the Saints on Sunday. Until now in 2024, he boasts a higher backyards every rush as well as backyards after contact per try than Bijan Robinson. I'm not pointing out Allgeier will replace Robinson in the Falcons' RB board, however it is actually clear he possesses a role as well as standalone worth in imagination. If Robinson skips any time, Allgeier will undoubtedly perform the RB1 radar.Alexander Mattison, Sin city Raiders (30.6%): Mattison leads the Raiders backfield along with 41.6 imagination points through 4 activities, in spite of possessing fewer contacts than Zamir White. He's a far better receiver out of the backfield as well as additional proficient at avoiding confronts. Mattison should have much more contacts. In Week 5, the Raiders deal with a Broncos protection that quits the eighth-most RB receptions per video game. This is actually crucial because, while the Broncos place 3rd in run cease win cost, the Raiders' outrageous line positions last in run block gain price. Mattison could find themself heavily targeted versus Denver.Kareem Pursuit, Kansas Area Chiefs (21.4%): Search racked up only 10.5 fantasy points Sunday against the Chargers, but he led Kansas Area's backfield along with 16 touches. It's likewise worth taking note that Carson Steele lost a fumble early and failed to participate in one more breeze after that. The Chiefs have some of the best explosive offenses, so Quest might be a beneficial imagination option if he takes on even more of the passing-game duty in addition to rushing duties. He should be rostered in all leagues.Quick hitsplay1:06 Why Tank Bigsby is actually a valuable enhancement to dream teamsEric Moody leads to unpredictability around Travis Etienne's shoulder as to why imagination supervisors should add Storage tank Bigsby.Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars (6.4%): Bigsby led the Jaguars with an excellent 90 rushing yards on merely 7 tries against the Texans, featuring a standout 58-yard jog. To put that in perspective, that is actually greater than the fifty gardens Travis Etienne Jr. reached his 11 tries, although Etienne experienced a shoulder personal injury in the first one-fourth. Bigsby has looked wonderful this season and also, with the Jaguars sitting at 0-4, head train Doug Pederson's chair is actually obtaining hotter. Don't be actually shocked if Bigsby begins obtaining much more touches versus the Colts in Week 5. Trey Lecture, Indianapolis Colts (0.8%): Jonathan Taylor left behind Sunday's game against the Steelers due to a second-half ankle injury. It is actually a moderate ankle strain, but it is actually confusing if he'll any sort of overlook time. Taylor has averaged 19.5 contacts per activity this period. If he is actually out, Preaching is going to step into a key task behind an objectionable line that places second in operate block gain rate. Likewise, in Full week 5, the Colts deal with a Jaguars defense that has actually given up the fourth-most RB fantasy points.Antonio Gibson, New England Patriots (29.3% rostered): Gibson has actually balanced 9.0 contacts per video game. He's a strong pick up in much deeper formats due to the fact that the Patriots rate 11th in hurrying efforts per activity. If Rhamondre Stevenson misses opportunity, Gibson can observe a massive work, even if for an underwhelming offense.Roschon Johnson, Chicago Bears (13.4%): Although D'Andre Swift scored 23 touches and 29.5 fantasy points versus the Rams on Sunday, Johnson appears to have actually gotten the change-of-pace role. He published merely 8.6 fantasy factors, however participated in even more snaps than Khalil Herbert.Tight endsplay0:34 Why Tucker Kraft possesses Industry Yates' attentionField Yates describes just how Tucker Kraft's possibilities continue to grow in the Packers' offense.Tucker Kraft, Environment-friendly Gulf Packers (4.5%): Kraft specified season highs Sunday against the Vikings with 9 targets, 6 functions, 53 receiving yards and also 17.3 imagination aspects. Jordan Passion threw the ball 54 opportunities due to the fact that the Packers were routing all activity long, however Kraft's efficiency still bodes properly for when the Packers possess a more balanced attack. Up upcoming in Full week 5, Eco-friendly Gulf experiences the Rams-- a team that has actually quit the fourth-most TE fantasy points every game.Tyler Conklin, New York Jets (35.7%): The Broncos turned off the Jets' offense Sunday, however Conklin's involvement was a bright area, as he viewed eight targets. He ranks third in routes run on the Jets this season and uses a higher amount of snaps. In Full week 5, New York experiences a Vikings self defense that has enabled the 10th-most overall yards every game, providing Conklin a possibility to remain involved.Cade Otton, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (6.2%): It has been a rugged time for tight ends, with just 20 touchdowns recorded by the placement-- on rate for the least via Week 4 since 1992. Something to keep in mind: Otton has actually racked up 17 targets over recent two video games. He has additionally composed double-digit fantasy factors in consecutive competitions. As our team move right into the bye full weeks, Otton is a solid streaming alternative for those in need, specifically Thursday night against the Falcons.