.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 30, 2024, 03:04 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred financial services company, now living my desire making imagination as well as sports wagering content regarding the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.The NFL is a "upcoming male up" league as well as, by extension, your dream volleyball game is too. You acquired your team throughout the draught, but it's the actions you create as the time unfolds that are going to ultimately determine if you are actually playoff-bound or even planning for upcoming season. Each week, our team'll help you recognize the gamers offered in more than 50% of ESPN games whose worth has actually taken a turn right as well as needs to be actually contributed to your lineup as starters or as clever piles for your bench.It's certainly not too late to play the No. 1 dream gameThe 2024 season is actually listed here and also there's still opportunity to start fresh along with a 0-0 record. Generate a game with family and friends, or even join a public organization. Your champion run begins today! Enroll Right Now >>Injuries continue to ravage around the league. One of the most notable one from Full week 4 is Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs WR Rashee Rice, that is worried to have actually torn his correct ACL on Sunday versus the Los Angeles Chargers. It is actually a big draft for both the Chiefs as well as fantasy managers equally. With the first 3 weeks, Rice led the league with 24 celebrations and stood leading two in both yards (288) and intendeds (32 ). Newbie WR Xavier Worthy, who is actually rostered in the majority of organizations, scored 13.7 dream points Sunday, while professional TE Travis Kelce also boosted in Rice's lack. However, there's no clear applicant to load the opportunity Rice leaves, making this a complicated rotation 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 hunch on whom to target for dream purposes would certainly be Smith-Schuster. He led Chiefs recipients in 2022 along with 933 backyards on 78 receptions (along with three goals), second just to Kelce in those categories.Now, allow's dive into recently's disclaimer wire. We'll begin along with a group of wide receivers who can possibly assist you manage Rice's absence.Mike Williams had a fair Week 4. Will he do the exact same in Full week 5? Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesMike Williams, New York Jets (44.2% rostered): The Jets have actually gradually ramped up Williams' utilization over recent few weeks as he comes back coming from in 2015's ACL injury. He do with 10.7 dream aspects versus the Denver Broncos on Sunday, uploading a season-high 5 aim ats, 4 celebrations and 67 getting yards. Today is a blast to add Williams, however consider he's mainly playing in 11 employees. While he deserves picking up, you could not intend to begin him versus the Minnesota Vikings in Full Week 5. Wan' Dale Robinson, The Big Apple Giants (27.1%): It is actually astonishing that Robinson isn't rostered in additional games. Daniel Jones counts heavily on both him as well as Malik Nabers. Robinson has viewed eight-plus targets in 3 away from 4 video games, along with 2 activities of 12-plus intendeds. He has additionally slashed 12-plus dream points in three of the 4 activities. He's firmly on the flex radar against the Seat Seahawks in Full Week 5. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (25.0%): Adam Thielen experienced a hamstring accident in Full week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders and also was put on IR. This provided Legette an opportunity to get additional snaps and also targets against the Cincinnati Bengals-- and he took total advantage. He recorded 6 of his 10 aim ats, scoring 19.6 dream factors. The Panthers' outburst looks to be revitalized with Andy Dalton at quarterback, making Legette is a sound flex choice in deeper formats heading into Week 5 versus the Chicago Bears.Introducing the ESPN Respect the Commish Champion RingRecognize the commitment as well as hard-earned authority of your league's Commish along with bling. Usage code FOCUS10 for 10% off your order. Store Currently.Tre Tucker, Las Vegas Raiders (10.2%): Tucker has actually slashed 15-plus imagination points and found six-plus aim ats in 2 direct activities. He possesses also manage the second-most paths on his staff over that span. Along with Davante Adams noted as "week-to-week" as a result of a hamstring personal injury, Tucker must carry on participating in a key role in the Raiders' death game and also ought to be actually rostered. The Raiders deal with the Broncos in Week 5, and also along with Jakobi Meyers likely active against Dab Surtain II, Tucker endures to benefit.Dontayvion Wicks, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (9.5%): Christian Watson was actually dismissed as a result of a high ankle sprain in the second fourth of Sunday's activity versus the Vikings. Wicks instantly actioned in as the starting wide receiver contrary Romeo Doubs (25.2%) as well as hardly left the area. He do with thirteen aims for and 24.8 fantasy points. It costs taking note that Jayden Splint, that possessed eight targets and 27.1 fantasy aspects, largely plays in three-WR collections. In Full week 5, Wicks experiences a Los Angeles Rams protection that has quit the third-most WR imagination points every game. If Watson misses time, Wicks could be deemed a premium flex choice. Otherwise, Wicks is actually more of a WR4.Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts (8.8%): Downs was actually a breakout prospect this summertime, yet a preseason injury took the wind out of his sails. He really did not make his regular-season launching till Full week 3, however his 22.2 imagination aspects against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Full week 4 showed what he may do, specifically along with Joe Flacco under center. Downs tied Michael Pittman Jr. for the staff top along with 9 aim ats and could possibly possess extra efficient video games in advance if Flacco begins while Anthony Richardson recoups coming from the hip trauma he endured Sunday. Downs is strongly on the flex radar for Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose self defense has made it possible for the eighth-most WR imagination points.Quick hitsTutu Atwell (7.0%) and also Jordan Whittington (3.8%), Los Angeles Rams: Atwell led the Rams along with 82 obtaining yards on 4 catches against the Bears on Sunday, while Whittington possessed much more events (6 ). Both Atwell as well as Whittington posted sound fantasy functionalities, each scoring 12.2 scores. I favor Atwell, who has actually scored 12-plus fantasy ideas in 2 direct games. However, each deserve factor to consider in deeper styles and also must stay involved in the Rams' passing video game till Cooper Kupp and also Puka Nacua return.Ray-Ray McCloud III, Atlanta Georgia Falcons (3.5%): McCloud needs to get on your radar in deeper leagues. He has actually had five-plus intendeds as well as 40-plus acquiring lawns in 3 of his 4 activities this period. Working predominantly coming from the slot, he plays in a Falcons offense that regularly operates 11 employees. Interestingly, he's the second-most-targeted Atlanta ga receiver when Kirk Cousins is actually under the gun. Nevertheless, the Falcons position just 22nd in passing efforts every activity, which limits his fantasy ceiling.Quarterbacksplay1:17 Just how Sam Darnold has actually assisted Justin Jefferson in fantasyField Yates breaks how Sam Darnold has actually improved his and also Justin Jefferson's fantasy output.Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings (43.6%): Darnold's renaissance has actually been actually awesome to watch. He has now racked up 19-plus imagination aspects in 3 straight video games, yet he's remarkably still on call in a lot of games. Darnold is actually growing in scalp instructor Kevin O'Connell's offensive scheme, along with Justin Jefferson as well as Jordan Addison as his top 2 receivers. He also excels struggling and also when blitzed, which is a valuable attribute offered the significant boost in tension fees this time. Darnold performs the QB1 radar for Full week 5 in Greater london against his former crew, the Jets.Justin Specialization, Pittsburgh Steelers (34.0%): Specialization possessed a season-high 31.9 fantasy aspects against the Colts on Sunday. He ended up being the 1st player in Steelers history to throw for 300 passing lawns, thrill for fifty lawns and have two hurrying scores in a single game. He has actually currently racked up 18-plus imagination ideas in successive video games. Along With the Dallas Cowboys defense handling many traumas heading into Week 5, Area may be viewed as a high-end QB2. Dallas loses hope the fourth-most QB fantasy factors every activity, creating this a quite beneficial matchup.Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars (33.2% rostered): Lawrence performed finish with a season-high 14.7 dream points Sunday against the Houston Texans. In Week 5, he deals with a Indianapolis Colts self defense that has allowed simply under twenty imagination points per activity to QBs. This competition might be a wonderful opportunity for him to switch factors about, specifically along with Brian Thomas Jr., Christian Kirk and Gabe Davis as his leading three receivers.Andy Dalton, Carolina Panthers (8.9%): Dalton's dream functionality Sunday versus the Bengals yielded only 15.7 factors, which wasn't as outstanding as his 24.5 aspects versus the Raiders in Full week 3. Nonetheless, he remains a trustworthy choice for fantasy managers handling QB issues, specifically in superflex styles. Along with upcoming matchups versus the Bears, Falcons and Commanders, Dalton can be deemed a low-end QB2 as managers navigate bye weeks.Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts (0.2%): Flacco showed he still has some magic left, scoring 15.0 dream points against the Steelers while substituting Richardson, who harmed a hip in the very first zone. It was refreshing to observe a Colts quarterback efficiently distribute the football. As of now, it is actually confusing whether Richardson's trauma is significant, however it may be a good idea to certainly not hurry him back, offered his variance. If Flacco begins in Full week 5 versus a Jaguars self defense that enables the second-most QB fantasy factors every activity, he might land on the QB2 radar.Running backsplay0:49 Bucky Irving's Full week 5 dream outlookDaniel Dopp and also Stephania Alarm expect Bucky Irving to do effectively in Week 5 in spite of accident concerns.Bucky Irving, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (51.7%): I know Irving is actually rostered in merely over 50% of leagues, yet he must be your top RB target if he's still accessible. Prior to the Week 4 video game versus the Eagles, reports said Irving would certainly get more work-- as well as he performed. Despite a hamstring concern, he possessed 11 contacts and also a season-high 12.5 imagination aspects. Rachaad White, who possessed gastrointestinal disorder the day before the activity, took care of 12 contacts and also 10.4 imagination aspects. Go receive Irving.Braelon Allen, The Big Apple Jets (45.4%): Allen led the Spurts in hurrying gardens on Sunday versus the Broncos. The Planes' RB committee seems to be to become tightening up, with Allen finishing the video game along with 9 touches as well as 5.1 imagination factors, while Breece Venue possessed 12 styles as well as merely 2.8 aspects. It is actually additionally worth noting that Allen is obtaining a higher percentage of early-down snaps, very likely to assist deal with Venue's amount of work. No matter, Allen needs to be actually rostered anywhere and also keeps standalone value. If Hall overlooks whenever, the newbie is going to instantly be on the RB1 radar.Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys (43.3%): Dowdle possessed a season-high 12 contacts and also 13.1 imagination factors Thursday evening versus the Giants. He leads the Cowboys backfield in both contacts as well as imagination aspects. The primary problem is actually that Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott and also Deuce Vaughn are actually all acquiring snaps as well as contacts. That said, along with NFL staffs averaging 119.7 rushing gardens every game (one of the most by means of Full week 4 this century) as well as the developed surge cost at 39.8% (the highest due to the fact that 2010), landing a beginning RB off the waiver wire is actually still a terrific find.Editor's Picks1 RelatedTyler Allgeier, Atlanta Georgia Falcons (41.7%): Allgeier finished with 10 flairs (for the second time this season) and also 10.0 fantasy aspects versus the Saints on Sunday. Until now in 2024, he flaunts a much higher lawns every thrill as well as backyards after contact per effort than Bijan Robinson. I am actually not pointing out Allgeier will supplant Robinson in the Falcons' RB board, however it's crystal clear he has a role and also standalone value in imagination. If Robinson misses whenever, Allgeier will absolutely get on the RB1 radar.Alexander Mattison, Las Vegas Raiders (30.6%): Mattison leads the Raiders backfield along with 41.6 imagination points with 4 video games, in spite of possessing less touches than Zamir White. He is actually a far better receiver away from the backfield and also even more proficient at avoiding attacks. Mattison deserves even more touches. In Full week 5, the Raiders deal with a Broncos protection that surrenders the eighth-most RB receptions per game. This is actually crucial given that, while the Broncos position third in operate quit gain cost, the Raiders' offending line ranks last in run block gain cost. Mattison might find himself heavily targeted against Denver.Kareem Quest, Kansas City Chiefs (21.4%): Quest racked up merely 10.5 fantasy aspects Sunday against the Chargers, yet he led Kansas Area's backfield along with 16 contacts. It is actually additionally worth noting that Carson Steele shed a fumble early and also really did not play one more snap after that. The Chiefs have some of the absolute most eruptive offenses, thus Hunt might be a valuable imagination option if he takes on more of the passing-game function along with hurrying obligations. He needs to be rostered with all leagues.Quick hitsplay1:06 Why Container Bigsby is a valuable addition to fantasy teamsEric Moody indicates anxiety around Travis Etienne's shoulder as to why fantasy managers must incorporate Storage tank Bigsby.Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars (6.4%): Bigsby led the Jaguars along with an outstanding 90 rushing lawns on just seven attempts against the Texans, consisting of a standout 58-yard run. To place that in point of view, that's greater than the 50 backyards Travis Etienne Jr. gained on his 11 attempts, although Etienne suffered a shoulder accident in the very first quarter. Bigsby has looked terrific this season and, along with the Jaguars resting at 0-4, scalp train Doug Pederson's chair is obtaining hotter. Don't be actually amazed if Bigsby starts obtaining much more contacts against the Colts in Week 5. Trey Homily, Indianapolis Colts (0.8%): Jonathan Taylor left Sunday's activity against the Steelers because of a second-half ankle injury. It is actually a light ankle strain, yet it's not clear if he'll any sort of skip time. Taylor has actually averaged 19.5 touches per game this period. If he is actually out, Lecture is going to step into a key job behind an annoying line that rates 2nd in run block gain fee. Likewise, in Full week 5, the Colts deal with a Jaguars self defense that has given up the fourth-most RB imagination points.Antonio Gibson, New England Patriots (29.3% rostered): Gibson has balanced 9.0 touches every activity. He's a solid pick up in deeper formats considering that the Patriots position 11th in rushing efforts every video game. If Rhamondre Stevenson misses out on opportunity, Gibson could possibly observe a huge work, regardless of whether for an underwhelming offense.Roschon Johnson, Chicago Bears (13.4%): Despite The Fact That D'Andre Swift acquired 23 contacts and 29.5 imagination factors against the Rams on Sunday, Johnson seems to be to have actually gotten the change-of-pace task. He submitted merely 8.6 fantasy aspects, but participated in more breaks than Khalil Herbert.Tight endsplay0:34 Why Tucker Kraft has Field Yates' attentionField Yates explains how Tucker Kraft's possibilities remain to increase in the Packers' offense.Tucker Kraft, Veggie Gulf Packers (4.5%): Kraft specified season highs Sunday against the Vikings along with 9 aims for, 6 celebrations, 53 getting gardens as well as 17.3 imagination points. Jordan Affection tossed the ball 54 opportunities given that the Packers were tracking all video game long, but Kraft's performance still bodes properly for when the Packers have an even more balanced assault. Up following in Week 5, Veggie Gulf faces the Rams-- a staff that has actually lost hope the fourth-most TE imagination points per game.Tyler Conklin, Nyc Planes (35.7%): The Broncos turned off the Planes' injustice Sunday, however Conklin's engagement was a vivid location, as he found 8 targets. He places 3rd in paths run on the Planes this season and also uses a high amount of breaks. In Full week 5, New york city experiences a Vikings self defense that has permitted the 10th-most total backyards per activity, providing Conklin a possibility to stay involved.Cade Otton, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (6.2%): It has been actually a tough time for tight ends, along with simply 20 goals recorded by the posture-- on speed for the fewest through Week 4 considering that 1992. A single thing to keep in mind: Otton has actually acquired 17 intendeds over the past two video games. He has likewise scored double-digit dream points in successive competitions. As our company move right into the bye full weeks, Otton is a solid streaming option for those in demand, specifically Thursday night versus the Falcons.