.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 30, 2024, 03:04 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Ton of money 100 economic solutions company, right now residing my aspiration creating dream and also sporting activities wagering web content concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.The NFL is a "following guy up" game and, through extension, your imagination volleyball organization is actually too. You obtained your staff during the draft, however it is actually the steps you make as the period unfolds that will ultimately decide if you're playoff-bound or planning for following season. Weekly, our team'll help you determine the gamers available in greater than 50% of ESPN games whose worth has actually deviated right as well as ought to be actually contributed to your roster as starters or as intelligent stashes for your bench.It's certainly not late to play the No. 1 fantasy gameThe 2024 period is listed below and there's still time to begin clean along with a 0-0 file. Produce a league with family and friends, or sign up with a public league. Your champion run starts today! Register Currently >>Personal injuries continue to ravage around the league. The most noteworthy one from Week 4 is actually Kansas Area Chiefs WR Rashee Rice, who is feared to have torn his appropriate ACL on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. It is actually a big blow for both the Chiefs and dream managers equally. Via the very first 3 full weeks, Rice led the league along with 24 events as well as ranked top pair of in both gardens (288) and aim ats (32 ). Rookie WR Xavier Worthy, who is already rostered in the majority of leagues, scored 13.7 imagination aspects Sunday, while veteran TE Travis Kelce likewise stepped up in Rice's absence. However, there is actually no very clear candidate to fill up the openings Rice leaves, producing this a challenging turning to predict.It will likely be a mix of JuJu Smith-Schuster (rostered in 0.7% of ESPN games), Justin Watson, Skyy Moore, as well as Mecole Hardman. My taught estimate on whom to target for imagination reasons would be Smith-Schuster. He led Chiefs receivers in 2022 with 933 gardens on 78 celebrations (along with three goals), second just to Kelce in those categories.Now, allow's dive into recently's disclaimer wire. Our team'll start with a team of wide receivers that can potentially assist you deal with Rice's absence.Mike Williams possessed a fair Full week 4. Will he perform the exact same in Full week 5? Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesMike Williams, The Big Apple Planes (44.2% rostered): The Jets have actually gradually increase Williams' consumption over recent few full weeks as he comes back coming from in 2015's ACL accident. He finished with 10.7 fantasy points against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, uploading a season-high 5 targets, 4 functions as well as 67 getting gardens. Right now is actually a good time to incorporate Williams, however consider he's primarily playing in 11 workers. While he's worth getting, you might not would like to start him versus the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5. Wan' Dale Robinson, New York Giants (27.1%): It is actually surprising that Robinson isn't rostered in more organizations. Daniel Jones counts intensely on both him and Malik Nabers. Robinson has seen eight-plus aim ats in 3 out of 4 games, along with pair of video games of 12-plus intendeds. He has actually additionally scored 12-plus dream points in 3 of the 4 activities. He is actually strongly on the flex radar against the Seat Seahawks in Full Week 5. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (25.0%): Adam Thielen went through a hamstring personal injury in Full week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders and also was actually put on IR. This gave Legette a chance to get additional snaps and targets against the Cincinnati Bengals-- as well as he took full perk. He caught six of his 10 aim ats, racking up 19.6 fantasy points. The Panthers' offense looks to be renewed with Andy Dalton at quarterback, producing Legette is actually a solid flex choice in much deeper formats heading in to Week 5 versus the Chicago Bears.Introducing the ESPN Appreciation the Commish Championship RingRecognize the devotion as well as hard-earned authority of your league's Commish with bling. Make use of code FOCUS10 for 10% off your order. Store Now.Tre Tucker, Las Vegas Raiders (10.2%): Tucker has slashed 15-plus fantasy factors and also found six-plus targets in 2 straight video games. He has also manage the second-most courses on his crew over that period. Along with Davante Adams provided as "week-to-week" because of a hamstring trauma, Tucker should continue playing a crucial duty in the Raiders' passing away game and also ought to be rostered. The Raiders encounter the Broncos in Full week 5, and also with Jakobi Meyers very likely occupied versus Pat Surtain II, Tucker endures to benefit.Dontayvion Wicks, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (9.5%): Christian Watson was ruled out because of a high ankle sprain in the 2nd one-fourth of Sunday's activity versus the Vikings. Wicks promptly intervened as the beginning wide receiver opposite Romeo Doubs (25.2%) as well as hardly left behind the field. He finished with thirteen aims for and also 24.8 dream points. It deserves keeping in mind that Jayden Splint, that had eight aims for and also 27.1 dream factors, primarily plays in three-WR collections. In Full week 5, Wicks deals with a Los Angeles Rams self defense that has actually quit the third-most WR fantasy scores every game. If Watson misses out on opportunity, Wicks can be viewed as a high-end flex option. Or even, Wicks is actually more of a WR4.Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts (8.8%): Downs was a breakout candidate this summer months, yet a preseason accident took the wind out of his sails. He really did not create his regular-season launching until Week 3, however his 22.2 dream aspects against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Full week 4 showed what he can possibly do, especially with Joe Flacco under center. Downs tied Michael Pittman Jr. for the group top with 9 aim ats as well as could have even more successful activities ahead of time if Flacco starts while Anthony Richardson recovers coming from the hip personal injury he went through Sunday. Downs is strongly on the flex radar for Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose self defense has allowed the eighth-most WR dream points.Quick hitsTutu Atwell (7.0%) as well as Jordan Whittington (3.8%), Los Angeles Rams: Atwell led the Rams with 82 receiving backyards on four catches versus the Bears on Sunday, while Whittington had a lot more celebrations (6 ). Each Atwell and also Whittington published sound imagination functionalities, each slashing 12.2 points. I favor Atwell, who has scored 12-plus fantasy ideas in pair of straight video games. Nevertheless, each deserve factor in deeper styles and also need to continue to be involved in the Rams' passing away game up until Cooper Kupp and also Puka Nacua return.Ray-Ray McCloud III, Atlanta Georgia Falcons (3.5%): McCloud should be on your radar in deeper organizations. He has possessed five-plus aim ats and also 40-plus obtaining lawns in three of his 4 video games this time. Functioning predominantly coming from the slot, he plays in a Falcons outburst that frequently runs 11 staffs. Surprisingly, he is actually the second-most-targeted Atlanta receiver when Kirk Cousins is actually under the gun. However, the Falcons rate just 22nd in passing attempts every video game, which confines his imagination ceiling.Quarterbacksplay1:17 Exactly how Sam Darnold has actually assisted Justin Jefferson in fantasyField Yates breaks down exactly how Sam Darnold has actually enhanced his and Justin Jefferson's imagination output.Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings (43.6%): Darnold's revival has actually been actually gorgeous to watch. He has actually right now racked up 19-plus dream points in three trustworthy games, yet he is actually shockingly still readily available in lots of games. Darnold is growing in head train Kevin O'Connell's objectionable program, with Justin Jefferson and also Jordan Addison as his top two receivers. He additionally excels under pressure and also when blitzed, which is a beneficial quality provided the notable boost in pressure prices this period. Darnold is on the QB1 radar for Full week 5 in Greater london against his former staff, the Jets.Justin Specialization, Pittsburgh Steelers (34.0%): Specialization had a season-high 31.9 fantasy factors versus the Colts on Sunday. He came to be the 1st gamer in Steelers past history to toss for 300 passing backyards, rush for 50 gardens and also possess two hurrying credit ratings in a solitary game. He has actually currently racked up 18-plus imagination points in successive games. Along With the Dallas Cowboys protection taking care of several traumas moving into Full week 5, Specialization can be considered a high-end QB2. Dallas loses hope the fourth-most QB imagination factors every activity, creating this an incredibly beneficial matchup.Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars (33.2% rostered): Lawrence did completed with a season-high 14.7 dream aspects Sunday against the Houston Texans. In Full week 5, he encounters a Indianapolis Colts self defense that has made it possible for merely under 20 imagination factors per activity to QBs. This matchup might be a terrific opportunity for him to transform traits all around, particularly along with Brian Thomas Jr., Religious Kirk as well as Gabe Davis as his top three receivers.Andy Dalton, Carolina Panthers (8.9%): Dalton's dream functionality Sunday versus the Bengals yielded just 15.7 aspects, which wasn't as remarkable as his 24.5 factors versus the Raiders in Week 3. Having said that, he remains a reliable choice for dream managers coping with QB issues, specifically in superflex styles. With upcoming matchups versus the Bears, Falcons as well as Commanders, Dalton could be viewed as a low-end QB2 as supervisors get through bye weeks.Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts (0.2%): Flacco presented he still has some magic left, scoring 15.0 fantasy factors versus the Steelers while substituting Richardson, who injured or hurt a hip in the first area. It was rejuvenating to view a Colts quarterback efficiently circulate the football. Already, it's confusing whether Richardson's personal injury is major, yet it could be a good idea to certainly not rush him back, offered his disparity. If Flacco begins in Week 5 against a Jaguars protection that allows the second-most QB fantasy aspects per video game, he could arrive at the QB2 radar.Running backsplay0:49 Bucky Irving's Full week 5 dream outlookDaniel Dopp as well as Stephania Alarm anticipate Bucky Irving to do effectively in Full week 5 regardless of personal injury concerns.Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (51.7%): I understand Irving is actually rostered in merely over 50% of games, but he must be your leading RB intended if he's still available. Prior to the Full week 4 activity versus the Eagles, documents mentioned Irving will obtain more job-- and he carried out. Despite a hamstring problem, he had 11 contacts and a season-high 12.5 imagination factors. Rachaad White, that had food poisoning the time before the activity, handled 12 contacts as well as 10.4 imagination factors. Go acquire Irving.Braelon Allen, New York Jets (45.4%): Allen led the Squirts in hurrying gardens on Sunday against the Broncos. The Planes' RB committee appears to become tightening up, along with Allen finishing the game along with 9 styles as well as 5.1 imagination points, while Breece Hall had 12 styles and also just 2.8 factors. It's additionally worth noting that Allen is actually getting a higher percentage of early-down snaps, likely to aid handle Hall's work. Irrespective, Allen ought to be actually rostered all over and also stores standalone market value. If Venue misses out on at any time, the newbie will promptly get on the RB1 radar.Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys (43.3%): Dowdle possessed a season-high 12 touches and 13.1 imagination factors Thursday evening versus the Giants. He leads the Cowboys backfield in both touches and also dream aspects. The primary concern is actually that Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott and Deuce Vaughn are actually all receiving snaps and also touches. That mentioned, with NFL groups averaging 119.7 hurrying yards per activity (the best via Week 4 this century) and also the created surge price at 39.8% (the highest due to the fact that 2010), landing a beginning RB off the disclaimer cable is still an excellent find.Editor's Picks1 RelatedTyler Allgeier, Atlanta Georgia Falcons (41.7%): Allgeier finished with 10 flairs (for the second time this period) and also 10.0 dream factors versus the Saints on Sunday. Thus far in 2024, he flaunts a much higher gardens per thrill and lawns after connect with every effort than Bijan Robinson. I'm not claiming Allgeier is going to supplant Robinson in the Falcons' RB committee, however it's crystal clear he has a role and standalone market value in dream. If Robinson overlooks at any time, Allgeier will most definitely get on the RB1 radar.Alexander Mattison, Sin city Raiders (30.6%): Mattison leads the Raiders backfield with 41.6 imagination points by means of 4 activities, in spite of possessing fewer touches than Zamir White. He is actually a much better recipient away from the backfield and even more experienced at steering clear of confronts. Mattison ought to have more touches. In Full week 5, the Raiders deal with a Broncos defense that quits the eighth-most RB receptions every game. This is essential considering that, while the Broncos rate third in operate stop succeed rate, the Raiders' offending line positions final in operate block gain cost. Mattison could locate himself heavily targeted versus Denver.Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs (21.4%): Quest racked up merely 10.5 fantasy factors Sunday versus the Chargers, but he led Kansas Urban area's backfield with 16 touches. It is actually additionally worth noting that Carson Steele shed a fumble early and didn't play an additional piece of cake afterwards. The Chiefs have among the best eruptive offenses, thus Hunt may be a valuable fantasy alternative if he takes on additional of the passing-game part in addition to hurrying tasks. He must be actually rostered in all leagues.Quick hitsplay1:06 Why Container Bigsby is actually an important enhancement to dream teamsEric Moody leads to unpredictability around Travis Etienne's shoulder as to why fantasy supervisors ought to add Tank Bigsby.Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars (6.4%): Bigsby led the Jaguars along with an exceptional 90 hurrying backyards on only 7 tries against the Texans, featuring a standout 58-yard jog. To place that in viewpoint, that is actually greater than the 50 yards Travis Etienne Jr. approached his 11 efforts, although Etienne suffered a shoulder injury in the first fourth. Bigsby has looked excellent this season as well as, with the Jaguars resting at 0-4, head coach Doug Pederson's chair is acquiring hotter. Don't be stunned if Bigsby begins obtaining extra touches versus the Colts in Full week 5. Trey Lecture, Indianapolis Colts (0.8%): Jonathan Taylor left Sunday's activity against the Steelers as a result of a second-half ankle personal injury. It is a light ankle strain, however it is actually not clear if he'll any skip opportunity. Taylor has balanced 19.5 touches every game this time. If he is out, Homily will step into a key part responsible for an offensive line that rates second in run block win cost. Additionally, in Week 5, the Colts face a Jaguars self defense that has actually lost hope the fourth-most RB imagination points.Antonio Gibson, New England Patriots (29.3% rostered): Gibson has averaged 9.0 contacts per video game. He's a strong pick-up in deeper styles due to the fact that the Patriots rate 11th in hurrying attempts per game. If Rhamondre Stevenson skips opportunity, Gibson might observe a massive work, even when for an underwhelming offense.Roschon Johnson, Chicago Bears (13.4%): Even though D'Andre Swift racked up 23 touches and also 29.5 imagination aspects versus the Rams on Sunday, Johnson appears to have gotten the change-of-pace role. He published just 8.6 imagination aspects, yet participated in additional snaps than Khalil Herbert.Tight endsplay0:34 Why Tucker Kraft possesses Industry Yates' attentionField Yates discusses exactly how Tucker Kraft's options remain to develop in the Packers' offense.Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers (4.5%): Kraft specified time highs Sunday versus the Vikings along with 9 targets, 6 functions, 53 receiving gardens and also 17.3 imagination factors. Jordan Passion threw the reception 54 opportunities due to the fact that the Packers were actually tracking all activity long, yet Kraft's efficiency still forebodes effectively for when the Packers possess an even more well balanced strike. Up upcoming in Week 5, Green Bay deals with the Rams-- a group that has actually quit the fourth-most TE fantasy aspects per game.Tyler Conklin, Nyc Jets (35.7%): The Broncos turned off the Planes' injustice Sunday, however Conklin's engagement was actually a vivid place, as he saw 8 targets. He positions 3rd in options operate on the Jets this season and plays on a high portion of snaps. In Week 5, New york city encounters a Vikings self defense that has actually allowed the 10th-most total backyards per game, providing Conklin a chance to stay involved.Cade Otton, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (6.2%): It has actually been actually a rugged time for cramping ends, with only twenty touchdowns scored by the posture-- on speed for the fewest via Full week 4 given that 1992. Something to note: Otton has actually acquired 17 aim ats over recent 2 games. He has additionally scored double-digit fantasy factors in successive matches. As we head into the bye weeks, Otton is a strong streaming choice for those in demand, particularly Thursday evening against the Falcons.