.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 30, 2024, 03:04 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune one hundred monetary solutions business, now residing my desire creating imagination and also sports wagering content about the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.The NFL is a "following guy up" league as well as, through expansion, your fantasy volleyball game is also. You obtained your crew during the draft, but it's the steps you create as the time unfolds that are going to eventually determine if you are actually playoff-bound or preparation for next season. Every week, we'll aid you pinpoint the gamers offered in greater than fifty% of ESPN leagues whose value has taken a turn right and also should be included in your lineup as starters or as wise stores for your bench.It's not far too late to play the No. 1 dream gameThe 2024 season is actually right here and there is actually still time to start new with a 0-0 report. Produce an organization with friends and family, or participate in a social game. Your championship run begins today! Join Right Now >>Injuries remain to create chaos across the organization. One of the most distinctive one from Week 4 is Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice, that is been afraid to have actually torn his right ACL on Sunday versus the Los Angeles Chargers. It is actually a massive blow for both the Chiefs and imagination managers alike. With the initial three full weeks, Rice led the rank along with 24 events and also ranked best pair of in both lawns (288) and also aim ats (32 ). Rookie WR Xavier Worthy, who is presently rostered in a lot of leagues, racked up 13.7 fantasy points Sunday, while professional TE Travis Kelce additionally boosted in Rice's lack. Nevertheless, there is actually no very clear prospect to fill the job Rice leaves, creating this a difficult 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 educated assumption on whom to target for imagination purposes will be actually Smith-Schuster. He led Chiefs recipients in 2022 with 933 lawns on 78 celebrations (with 3 goals), second merely to Kelce in those categories.Now, let's study recently's disclaimer cord. We'll begin with a group of pass receivers that may likely help you manage Rice's absence.Mike Williams had a decent Week 4. Will he carry out the exact same in Full week 5? Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesMike Williams, The Big Apple Planes (44.2% rostered): The Planes have little by little increase Williams' usage over recent few full weeks as he returns coming from last year's ACL injury. He finished with 10.7 dream aspects against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, uploading a season-high 5 targets, 4 celebrations as well as 67 getting gardens. Today is actually a fun time to incorporate Williams, yet always remember he's predominantly playing in 11 personnel. While he's worth picking up, you might certainly not want to begin him against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5. Wan' Dale Robinson, Nyc Giants (27.1%): It is actually unusual that Robinson isn't rostered in even more games. Daniel Jones depends intensely on each him and also Malik Nabers. Robinson has actually seen eight-plus intendeds in three away from four video games, with two activities of 12-plus intendeds. He has actually likewise slashed 12-plus fantasy points in three of the 4 video games. He is actually firmly on the flex radar versus the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (25.0%): Adam Thielen experienced a hamstring accident in Week 3 versus the Las Vegas Raiders and also was actually put on IR. This gave Legette an opportunity to get additional snaps as well as targets versus the Cincinnati Bengals-- and he took total perk. He caught 6 of his 10 aim ats, racking up 19.6 fantasy aspects. The Panthers' outburst looks to be revitalized with Andy Dalton at quarterback, producing Legette is actually a sound flex choice in much deeper layouts heading right into Full week 5 versus the Chicago Bears.Introducing the ESPN Regard the Commish Championship RingRecognize the dedication and also hard-earned authority of your organization's Commish with bling. Usage code FOCUS10 for 10% off your purchase. Shop Now.Tre Tucker, Las Vegas Raiders (10.2%): Tucker has slashed 15-plus dream aspects and seen six-plus targets in 2 straight games. He possesses also manage the second-most paths on his crew over that span. With Davante Adams specified as "week-to-week" as a result of a hamstring injury, Tucker should continue participating in a vital role in the Raiders' death video game as well as should be actually rostered. The Raiders experience the Broncos in Full week 5, and also with Jakobi Meyers likely occupied versus Dab Surtain II, Tucker remains to benefit.Dontayvion Wicks, Green Bay Packers (9.5%): Religious Watson was ruled out as a result of a higher ankle joint sprain in the second quarter of Sunday's game versus the Vikings. Wicks quickly came in as the beginning wide receiver contrary Romeo Doubs (25.2%) as well as hardly ever left the field. He do with 13 targets and 24.8 imagination aspects. It deserves taking note that Jayden Splint, who had eight aims for as well as 27.1 fantasy aspects, mainly plays in three-WR collections. In Week 5, Wicks encounters a Los Angeles Rams self defense that has actually surrendered the third-most WR dream scores per activity. If Watson overlooks opportunity, Wicks may be considered as a premium flex possibility. Otherwise, Wicks is more of a WR4.Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts (8.8%): Downs was actually a breakout applicant this summer season, however a preseason personal injury took the wind out of his sails. He didn't make his regular-season launching till Week 3, yet his 22.2 imagination factors against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4 showed what he can do, especially with Joe Flacco under center. Downs tied Michael Pittman Jr. for the group top with 9 targets and also can have much more successful activities ahead of time if Flacco begins while Anthony Richardson recoups from the hip personal injury he experienced Sunday. Downs is actually securely on the flex radar for Week 5 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose protection has allowed 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 obtaining lawns on four catches versus the Bears on Sunday, while Whittington had even more celebrations (6 ). Both Atwell and also Whittington posted strong dream functionalities, each scoring 12.2 points. I prefer Atwell, who has actually slashed 12-plus dream points in 2 straight video games. Nevertheless, both deserve consideration in much deeper formats and also need to continue to be involved in the Rams' passing away video game up until Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua return.Ray-Ray McCloud III, Atlanta Georgia Falcons (3.5%): McCloud needs to get on your radar in deeper leagues. He has possessed five-plus intendeds and 40-plus acquiring lawns in three of his 4 games this time. Running largely coming from the port, he plays in a Falcons outburst that regularly operates 11 staffs. Interestingly, he's the second-most-targeted Atlanta receiver when Kirk Cousins is under the gun. Nevertheless, the Falcons rank simply 22nd in passing attempts every activity, which restricts his imagination ceiling.Quarterbacksplay1:17 Just how Sam Darnold has assisted Justin Jefferson in fantasyField Yates breaks how Sam Darnold has actually enhanced his as well as Justin Jefferson's dream output.Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings (43.6%): Darnold's renaissance has been actually breathtaking to enjoy. He has currently racked up 19-plus imagination factors in 3 straight activities, as yet he is actually surprisingly still available in several organizations. Darnold is actually prospering in scalp train Kevin O'Connell's offensive plan, along with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison as his top pair of receivers. He additionally excels under the gun as well as when blitzed, which is actually a useful characteristic given the considerable rise in stress rates this period. Darnold is on the QB1 radar for Full week 5 in London versus his past group, the Jets.Justin Fields, Pittsburgh Steelers (34.0%): Specialization possessed a season-high 31.9 dream points versus the Colts on Sunday. He became the first player in Steelers record to toss for 300 passing lawns, rush for fifty lawns as well as have 2 rushing credit ratings in a singular video game. He has actually now racked up 18-plus fantasy points in consecutive video games. With the Dallas Cowboys self defense managing several traumas moving right into Full week 5, Area may be viewed as a high-end QB2. Dallas gives up the fourth-most QB imagination factors every activity, making this an extremely ideal matchup.Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars (33.2% rostered): Lawrence did do with a season-high 14.7 dream points Sunday versus the Houston Texans. In Week 5, he deals with a Indianapolis Colts protection that has permitted only under 20 imagination factors per game to QBs. This competition could be a terrific possibility for him to switch points around, especially with Brian Thomas Jr., Christian Kirk as well as Gabe Davis as his leading three receivers.Andy Dalton, Carolina Panthers (8.9%): Dalton's fantasy performance Sunday versus the Bengals generated merely 15.7 aspects, which wasn't as exceptional as his 24.5 points against the Raiders in Full week 3. Having said that, he stays a dependable alternative for imagination managers dealing with QB problems, particularly in superflex layouts. Along with upcoming matches against the Bears, Falcons as well as Commanders, Dalton may be deemed a low-end QB2 as supervisors navigate bye weeks.Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts (0.2%): Flacco revealed he still possesses some magic left, scoring 15.0 imagination points versus the Steelers while filling in for Richardson, that harmed a hip in the initial area. It was refreshing to view a Colts quarterback properly disperse the soccer. As of now, it is actually vague whether Richardson's personal injury is actually serious, yet it may be wise to not hurry him back, given his incongruity. If Flacco begins in Week 5 against a Jaguars protection that allows the second-most QB imagination points every activity, he could land on the QB2 radar.Running backsplay0:49 Bucky Irving's Full week 5 fantasy outlookDaniel Dopp and Stephania Alarm count on Bucky Irving to perform properly in Week 5 in spite of accident concerns.Bucky Irving, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (51.7%): I know Irving is actually rostered in simply over fifty% of leagues, yet he needs to be your top RB target if he's still readily available. Just before the Full week 4 activity against the Eagles, documents mentioned Irving would obtain additional work-- and also he carried out. Despite a hamstring problem, he possessed 11 touches and a season-high 12.5 fantasy aspects. Rachaad White, who possessed gastrointestinal disorder the day just before the video game, took care of 12 contacts and also 10.4 imagination factors. Go acquire Irving.Braelon Allen, Nyc Jets (45.4%): Allen led the Spurts in rushing gardens on Sunday versus the Broncos. The Planes' RB board seems to be tightening up, with Allen ending up the activity along with 9 flairs and 5.1 fantasy factors, while Breece Venue had 12 styles and only 2.8 points. It is actually likewise worth noting that Allen is actually getting a higher amount of early-down snaps, most likely to help handle Venue's work. Irrespective, Allen ought to be rostered everywhere as well as holds standalone worth. If Venue misses at any time, the novice will quickly get on the RB1 radar.Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys (43.3%): Dowdle possessed a season-high 12 contacts as well as 13.1 fantasy factors Thursday night versus the Giants. He leads the Cowboys backfield in both touches and fantasy factors. The primary worry is actually that Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott and Deuce Vaughn are all acquiring snaps and contacts. That said, with NFL groups averaging 119.7 hurrying backyards per game (the absolute most by means of Week 4 this century) and also the developed thrill fee at 39.8% (the greatest given that 2010), landing a starting RB off the disclaimer cord is still a great find.Editor's Picks1 RelatedTyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons (41.7%): Allgeier completed with 10 styles (for the second opportunity this season) and also 10.0 dream points versus the Saints on Sunday. So far in 2024, he boasts a greater gardens every thrill and also lawns after connect with per attempt than Bijan Robinson. I'm not saying Allgeier is going to supersede Robinson in the Falcons' RB board, yet it's crystal clear he possesses a function as well as standalone market value in dream. If Robinson misses out on any time, Allgeier will absolutely get on the RB1 radar.Alexander Mattison, Las Vegas Raiders (30.6%): Mattison leads the Raiders backfield along with 41.6 dream point in times via 4 video games, in spite of having fewer touches than Zamir White. He is actually a much better receiver away from the backfield and also more experienced at avoiding confronts. Mattison deserves extra touches. In Week 5, the Raiders face a Broncos protection that quits the eighth-most RB receptions every game. This is vital due to the fact that, while the Broncos rate third in run cease gain cost, the Raiders' offending line positions final in run block win cost. Mattison could discover himself intensely targeted versus Denver.Kareem Search, Kansas Area Chiefs (21.4%): Pursuit racked up merely 10.5 fantasy points Sunday versus the Chargers, yet he led Kansas Metropolitan area's backfield along with 16 touches. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Carson Steele dropped a fumble early as well as didn't play another breeze after that. The Chiefs have some of the most eruptive offenses, therefore Hunt may be a useful dream possibility if he handles additional of the passing-game duty along with hurrying tasks. He must be actually rostered in each leagues.Quick hitsplay1:06 Why Tank Bigsby is a useful enhancement to dream teamsEric Moody leads to uncertainty around Travis Etienne's shoulder as to why imagination managers should add Storage tank Bigsby.Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars (6.4%): Bigsby led the Jaguars along with an exceptional 90 rushing gardens on simply 7 attempts versus the Texans, consisting of a standout 58-yard jog. To put that in viewpoint, that's much more than the 50 lawns Travis Etienne Jr. overtook his 11 tries, although Etienne suffered a shoulder injury in the very first quarter. Bigsby has actually looked great this season as well as, with the Jaguars resting at 0-4, scalp coach Doug Pederson's seat is receiving hotter. Do not be stunned if Bigsby begins receiving extra touches against the Colts in Week 5. Trey Sermon, Indianapolis Colts (0.8%): Jonathan Taylor left Sunday's video game versus the Steelers as a result of a second-half ankle joint trauma. It is actually a moderate ankle joint strain, yet it's confusing if he'll any kind of miss out on opportunity. Taylor has balanced 19.5 contacts per video game this time. If he is actually out, Preaching is going to enter a crucial part responsible for an offending line that positions 2nd in operate block win cost. Also, in Week 5, the Colts deal with a Jaguars defense that has quit the fourth-most RB fantasy points.Antonio Gibson, New England Patriots (29.3% rostered): Gibson has balanced 9.0 contacts per game. He is actually a solid pick-up in deeper formats since the Patriots rate 11th in rushing tries per game. If Rhamondre Stevenson skips opportunity, Gibson might see a substantial workload, even when for an underwhelming offense.Roschon Johnson, Chicago Bears (13.4%): Although D'Andre Swift racked up 23 touches as well as 29.5 imagination points against the Rams on Sunday, Johnson appears to have safeguarded the change-of-pace task. He uploaded merely 8.6 fantasy factors, but participated in more pops than Khalil Herbert.Tight endsplay0:34 Why Tucker Kraft possesses Area Yates' attentionField Yates explains just how Tucker Kraft's possibilities remain to increase in the Packers' offense.Tucker Kraft, Veggie Bay Packers (4.5%): Kraft specified period highs Sunday against the Vikings along with 9 aims for, 6 events, 53 acquiring backyards as well as 17.3 imagination aspects. Jordan Love tossed the ball 54 opportunities considering that the Packers were routing all game long, yet Kraft's functionality still forebodes properly for when the Packers possess an even more balanced strike. Up next in Week 5, Environment-friendly Bay faces the Rams-- a team that has actually given up the fourth-most TE dream factors per game.Tyler Conklin, The big apple Planes (35.7%): The Broncos stopped the Jets' injustice Sunday, but Conklin's involvement was an intense location, as he found 8 targets. He rates 3rd in options run on the Jets this period and uses a high percent of breaks. In Week 5, New york city deals with a Vikings protection that has actually made it possible for the 10th-most complete lawns per activity, offering Conklin a chance to remain involved.Cade Otton, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (6.2%): It has been a tough season for cramping ends, with simply 20 goals recorded by the posture-- on speed for the fewest by means of Week 4 due to the fact that 1992. Something to note: Otton has actually acquired 17 aim ats over the past pair of activities. He has likewise composed double-digit dream factors in consecutive competitions. As our company head into the bye full weeks, Otton is a sound streaming possibility for those in demand, specifically Thursday evening against the Falcons.