.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 30, 2024, 03:04 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 monetary solutions firm, currently residing my dream creating dream as well as sporting activities wagering information regarding the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.The NFL is a "next man up" organization as well as, by expansion, your fantasy volleyball game is as well. You got your crew during the course of the draught, however it's the steps you make as the time unfolds that are going to essentially determine if you're playoff-bound or organizing for following period. Each week, we'll aid you determine the players on call in greater than 50% of ESPN leagues whose market value has actually taken a turn right as well as ought to be added to your lineup as starters or as smart stockpiles for your bench.It's not too late to play the No. 1 fantasy gameThe 2024 season is actually listed below and also there is actually still time to begin clean along with a 0-0 document. Create an organization with loved ones, or sign up with a public game. Your champion operate begins today! Enroll Now >>Accidents remain to wreak havoc around the league. The best distinctive one coming from Week 4 is Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs WR Rashee Rice, who is feared to have torn his correct ACL on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. It's a large draft for both the Chiefs and also imagination supervisors as well. Through the 1st three weeks, Rice led the league with 24 functions and also ranked leading two in both backyards (288) and targets (32 ). Newbie WR Xavier Worthy, who is actually actually rostered in many games, racked up 13.7 fantasy factors Sunday, while veteran TE Travis Kelce additionally improved in Rice's absence. However, there is actually no clear candidate to load the vacancy Rice leaves behind, making this a complicated rotation to predict.It are going to 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 enlightened estimate on whom to target for dream reasons would be Smith-Schuster. He led Chiefs recipients in 2022 with 933 lawns on 78 celebrations (along with three touchdowns), second simply to Kelce in those categories.Now, let's study recently's waiver cord. Our experts'll start along with a group of wide receivers who can likely assist you deal with Rice's absence.Mike Williams possessed a respectable Week 4. Will he do the same in Full week 5? Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesMike Williams, The Big Apple Jets (44.2% rostered): The Jets have little by little increase Williams' usage over the past handful of weeks as he comes back coming from last year's ACL trauma. He finished with 10.7 dream aspects versus the Denver Broncos on Sunday, uploading a season-high 5 targets, 4 events and also 67 getting gardens. Right now is actually a great time to add Williams, yet bear in mind he is actually predominantly playing in 11 staffs. While he deserves grabbing, you may not would like to begin 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 even more leagues. Daniel Jones relies intensely on both him and also Malik Nabers. Robinson has seen eight-plus aim ats in three away from 4 video games, with two activities of 12-plus aim ats. He has actually also scored 12-plus fantasy points in 3 of the four games. He's strongly on the flex radar versus the Seat Seahawks in Full Week 5. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (25.0%): Adam Thielen suffered a hamstring trauma in Full week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders and was positioned on IR. This provided Legette a possibility to acquire even more snaps and targets against the Cincinnati Bengals-- as well as he took total conveniences. He recorded 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 sound flex possibility in deeper layouts heading in to Week 5 versus the Chicago Bears.Introducing the ESPN Appreciation the Commish Champion RingRecognize the devotion as well as hard-earned authority of your game's Commish with bling. Usage code FOCUS10 for 10% off your purchase. Outlet Now.Tre Tucker, Sin City Raiders (10.2%): Tucker has actually scored 15-plus imagination factors and viewed six-plus intendeds in pair of straight games. He has likewise run the second-most routes on his group over that period. With Davante Adams listed as "week-to-week" because of a hamstring personal injury, Tucker should carry on participating in a vital task in the Raiders' passing away video game and ought to be rostered. The Raiders deal with the Broncos in Full week 5, and also along with Jakobi Meyers most likely active versus Dab Surtain II, Tucker remains to benefit.Dontayvion Wicks, Environment-friendly Gulf Packers (9.5%): Religious Watson was ruled out due to a high ankle joint strain in the second fourth of Sunday's game against the Vikings. Wicks quickly stepped in as the starting pass receiver opposite Romeo Doubs (25.2%) as well as rarely left the area. He do with 13 targets as well as 24.8 fantasy factors. It's worth keeping in mind that Jayden Reed, who had eight aims for and also 27.1 imagination points, mainly plays in three-WR collections. In Full week 5, Wicks encounters a Los Angeles Rams protection that has actually surrendered the third-most WR imagination scores per video game. If Watson misses time, Wicks can be viewed as a high-end flex option. Or even, Wicks is actually even more of a WR4.Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts (8.8%): Downs was actually a breakout prospect this summer season, but a preseason trauma took the wind out of his sails. He failed to make his regular-season debut up until Week 3, but his 22.2 imagination points against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Full week 4 presented what he can possibly do, especially along with Joe Flacco under facility. Downs tied Michael Pittman Jr. for the group lead along with 9 intendeds and could possibly possess even more successful video games ahead of time if Flacco starts while Anthony Richardson recuperates from the hip accident he suffered Sunday. Downs is securely on the flex radar for Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose defense has allowed the eighth-most WR dream points.Quick hitsTutu Atwell (7.0%) and also Jordan Whittington (3.8%), Los Angeles Rams: Atwell led the Rams along with 82 getting yards on four catches versus the Bears on Sunday, while Whittington possessed even more events (6 ). Each Atwell and also Whittington uploaded solid fantasy efficiencies, each scoring 12.2 scores. I choose Atwell, who has slashed 12-plus imagination points in pair of direct games. However, each are worth factor in much deeper formats and ought to continue to be involved in the Rams' passing video game until Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua return.Ray-Ray McCloud III, Atlanta Georgia Falcons (3.5%): McCloud must perform your radar in deeper organizations. He has actually possessed five-plus aim ats and also 40-plus obtaining yards in three of his 4 video games this period. Working primarily from the slot, he plays in a Falcons offense that frequently operates 11 workers. Fascinatingly, he is actually the second-most-targeted Atlanta georgia receiver when Kirk Cousins is under pressure. However, the Falcons rate just 22nd in passing tries every video game, which restricts his dream ceiling.Quarterbacksplay1:17 Just how Sam Darnold has assisted Justin Jefferson in fantasyField Yates breaks down 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 gorgeous to see. He has now scored 19-plus dream factors in three forthright games, as yet he's surprisingly still available in several organizations. Darnold is actually thriving in head train Kevin O'Connell's annoying program, along with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison as his top pair of recipients. He additionally stands out under pressure and when blitzed, which is an important quality given the significant rise in tension fees this time. Darnold performs the QB1 radar for Week 5 in Greater london against his former crew, the Jets.Justin Specialization, Pittsburgh Steelers (34.0%): Specialization possessed a season-high 31.9 dream factors versus the Colts on Sunday. He ended up being the very first gamer in Steelers past history to throw for 300 passing yards, thrill for 50 backyards as well as have 2 hurrying ratings in a singular game. He has actually now scored 18-plus imagination points in consecutive activities. Along With the Dallas Cowboys self defense handling numerous injuries moving right into Full week 5, Specialization could be considered a high-end QB2. Dallas loses hope the fourth-most QB dream points every video game, creating this a very favorable matchup.Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars (33.2% rostered): Lawrence carried out completed with a season-high 14.7 imagination points Sunday against the Houston Texans. In Full week 5, he deals with a Indianapolis Colts self defense that has made it possible for simply under 20 fantasy points every video game to QBs. This competition could be a great opportunity for him to switch points around, specifically along with Brian Thomas Jr., Religious Kirk as well as Gabe Davis as his leading three receivers.Andy Dalton, Carolina Panthers (8.9%): Dalton's dream efficiency Sunday versus the Bengals yielded merely 15.7 factors, which had not been as exceptional as his 24.5 aspects versus the Raiders in Full week 3. However, he stays a dependable alternative for imagination managers dealing with QB problems, specifically in superflex formats. With upcoming matchups versus the Bears, Falcons and also Commanders, Dalton can be viewed as a low-end QB2 as managers get through bye weeks.Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts (0.2%): Flacco showed he still has some magic left, scoring 15.0 imagination aspects versus the Steelers while substituting Richardson, who injured or hurt a hip in the 1st area. It was revitalizing to observe a Colts quarterback properly circulate the regulation football. Already, it is actually unclear whether Richardson's accident is severe, yet it may be important to certainly not rush him back, offered his inconsistency. If Flacco begins in Week 5 against a Jaguars self defense that enables the second-most QB dream factors per video game, he might arrive at the QB2 radar.Running backsplay0:49 Bucky Irving's Week 5 fantasy outlookDaniel Dopp and also Stephania Alarm expect Bucky Irving to accomplish effectively in Full week 5 in spite of accident concerns.Bucky Irving, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (51.7%): I recognize Irving is rostered in only over fifty% of games, but he needs to be your best RB aim at if he's still readily available. Before the Full week 4 activity against the Eagles, reports stated Irving would acquire more work-- as well as he did. Despite a hamstring problem, he possessed 11 touches and also a season-high 12.5 imagination points. Rachaad White, who had food poisoning the time just before the game, managed 12 contacts and 10.4 imagination points. Go get Irving.Braelon Allen, The Big Apple Spurts (45.4%): Allen led the Sprays in rushing backyards on Sunday versus the Broncos. The Jets' RB committee seems to become securing up, with Allen completing the game along with nine flairs and also 5.1 imagination factors, while Breece Venue possessed 12 flairs and simply 2.8 aspects. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Allen is actually acquiring a greater percent of early-down snaps, very likely to assist manage Venue's amount of work. Irrespective, Allen should be actually rostered anywhere and also holds standalone value. If Venue misses whenever, the rookie is going to right away be on the RB1 radar.Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys (43.3%): Dowdle possessed a season-high 12 touches and 13.1 imagination factors Thursday night versus the Giants. He leads the Cowboys backfield in both contacts and also fantasy aspects. The primary problem is actually that Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott as well as Deuce Vaughn are all obtaining snaps and touches. That pointed out, along with NFL groups balancing 119.7 hurrying backyards per video game (the absolute most with Full week 4 this century) and the made surge price at 39.8% (the highest possible due to the fact that 2010), landing a starting RB off the waiver cable is still an excellent find.Editor's Picks1 RelatedTyler Allgeier, Atlanta Ga Falcons (41.7%): Allgeier completed with 10 touches (for the second time this season) and 10.0 imagination factors versus the Saints on Sunday. Until now in 2024, he boasts a greater gardens per thrill and backyards after connect with per try than Bijan Robinson. I'm certainly not claiming Allgeier is going to supplant Robinson in the Falcons' RB committee, but it's crystal clear he possesses a duty and also standalone market value in imagination. If Robinson misses any time, Allgeier will definitely perform the RB1 radar.Alexander Mattison, Las Vegas Raiders (30.6%): Mattison leads the Raiders backfield along with 41.6 dream periods through 4 games, despite having fewer contacts than Zamir White. He's a much better recipient away from the backfield as well as more proficient at avoiding confronts. Mattison is entitled to extra touches. In Week 5, the Raiders encounter a Broncos defense that gives up the eighth-most RB receptions per activity. This is actually vital due to the fact that, while the Broncos place 3rd in operate cease gain price, the Raiders' offensive line positions final in operate block gain cost. Mattison can locate themself intensely targeted against Denver.Kareem Hunt, Kansas Metropolitan Area Chiefs (21.4%): Search racked up just 10.5 fantasy points Sunday against the Chargers, yet he led Kansas Metropolitan area's backfield along with 16 touches. It is actually also worth noting that Carson Steele lost a fumble early and failed to participate in an additional breeze afterwards. The Chiefs have one of the best eruptive offenses, thus Pursuit may be an important dream possibility if he tackles additional of the passing-game duty in addition to rushing responsibilities. He should be rostered in each leagues.Quick hitsplay1:06 Why Storage tank Bigsby is a valuable add-on to dream teamsEric Moody leads to uncertainty around Travis Etienne's shoulder as to why dream managers need to add Container Bigsby.Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars (6.4%): Bigsby led the Jaguars with an impressive 90 rushing yards on only seven tries against the Texans, including a standout 58-yard run. To put that in viewpoint, that's greater than the 50 lawns Travis Etienne Jr. overtook his 11 efforts, although Etienne experienced a shoulder personal injury in the first one-fourth. Bigsby has appeared excellent this season as well as, with the Jaguars resting at 0-4, head train Doug Pederson's seat is actually receiving hotter. Don't be actually amazed if Bigsby begins getting extra touches versus the Colts in Week 5. Trey Homily, Indianapolis Colts (0.8%): Jonathan Taylor left behind Sunday's game against the Steelers as a result of a second-half ankle joint trauma. It is actually a moderate ankle strain, however it is actually not clear if he'll any sort of miss time. Taylor has averaged 19.5 touches every activity this period. If he is actually out, Homily will certainly step into a vital part behind an annoying line that rates 2nd in run block succeed cost. Likewise, in Full week 5, the Colts deal with a Jaguars protection that has actually lost hope the fourth-most RB fantasy points.Antonio Gibson, New England Patriots (29.3% rostered): Gibson has actually balanced 9.0 contacts per activity. He is actually a strong pick-up in deeper formats since the Patriots position 11th in hurrying attempts every activity. If Rhamondre Stevenson misses out on time, Gibson might find a large workload, regardless of whether for an underwhelming offense.Roschon Johnson, Chicago Bears (13.4%): Even though D'Andre Swift scored 23 contacts and also 29.5 dream factors versus the Rams on Sunday, Johnson seems to be to have safeguarded the change-of-pace part. He published merely 8.6 imagination aspects, but participated in additional breaks than Khalil Herbert.Tight endsplay0:34 Why Tucker Kraft has Field Yates' attentionField Yates describes how Tucker Kraft's opportunities continue to grow in the Packers' offense.Tucker Kraft, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (4.5%): Kraft specified season highs Sunday versus the Vikings along with 9 targets, 6 functions, 53 getting yards and 17.3 imagination factors. Jordan Affection threw the ball 54 opportunities because the Packers were actually tracking all activity long, but Kraft's performance still signifies effectively for when the Packers possess a more balanced assault. Up upcoming in Week 5, Green Bay experiences the Rams-- a staff that has surrendered the fourth-most TE imagination factors per game.Tyler Conklin, Nyc Jets (35.7%): The Broncos shut down the Jets' injustice Sunday, however Conklin's engagement was a brilliant place, as he saw 8 targets. He rates third in routes run on the Planes this period and also plays on a high amount of breaks. In Week 5, Nyc faces a Vikings protection that has actually permitted the 10th-most total gardens per game, providing Conklin a chance to keep involved.Cade Otton, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (6.2%): It has actually been a rugged period for tight ends, with only 20 touchdowns scored due to the setting-- on rate for the fewest via Week 4 because 1992. Something to details: Otton has actually racked up 17 targets over the past two games. He has also composed double-digit imagination aspects in consecutive matches. As our company move into the bye full weeks, Otton is a solid streaming possibility for those in necessity, particularly Thursday evening versus the Falcons.