.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 30, 2024, 03:04 PM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune one hundred monetary solutions business, currently residing my desire generating fantasy as well as sporting activities betting web content concerning the NFL, NBA, and also WNBA for ESPN.The NFL is actually a "following man up" game and also, by extension, your imagination volleyball game is too. You obtained your team throughout the draught, but it is actually the moves you make as the season unfolds that are going to inevitably make a decision if you are actually playoff-bound or organizing for upcoming time. Every week, our team'll aid you pinpoint the gamers available in much more than fifty% of ESPN leagues whose market value has actually taken a turn right as well as ought to be included in your lineup as starters or as wise stockpiles for your bench.It's certainly not too late to play the No. 1 fantasy gameThe 2024 season is here and also there is actually still opportunity to start new with a 0-0 record. Create an organization with loved ones, or participate in a social organization. Your championship operate starts today! Register Now >>Traumas remain to wreak havoc across the league. The most noteworthy one from Week 4 is Kansas Urban Area Chiefs WR Rashee Rice, that is been afraid to have torn his right ACL on Sunday versus the Los Angeles Chargers. It is actually a substantial draft for both the Chiefs and imagination managers alike. With the 1st three weeks, Rice led the league along with 24 receptions as well as stood top 2 in both backyards (288) and aim ats (32 ). Rookie WR Xavier Worthy, who is actually currently rostered in most games, racked up 13.7 imagination aspects Sunday, while veteran TE Travis Kelce also stepped up in Rice's absence. Having said that, there is actually no clear applicant to fill the job Rice leaves, creating this a complicated turning to predict.It are going to likely be a mix of JuJu Smith-Schuster (rostered in 0.7% of ESPN organizations), Justin Watson, Skyy Moore, and Mecole Hardman. My enlightened hunch on whom to target for imagination objectives would be actually Smith-Schuster. He led Chiefs recipients in 2022 with 933 gardens on 78 celebrations (along with three goals), second just to Kelce in those categories.Now, permit's study recently's disclaimer cable. Our company'll begin with a group of wide receivers who may likely aid you handle Rice's absence.Mike Williams possessed a decent Full week 4. Will he perform the very same in Full week 5? Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesMike Williams, Nyc Jets (44.2% rostered): The Planes have actually slowly ramped up Williams' utilization over the past handful of full weeks as he returns coming from in 2014's ACL accident. He do with 10.7 imagination points versus the Denver Broncos on Sunday, posting a season-high 5 intendeds, 4 events as well as 67 receiving gardens. Today is actually a great time to add Williams, however remember he's primarily playing in 11 personnel. While he's worth grabbing, you might certainly not intend to start him against the Minnesota Vikings in Full Week 5. Wan' Dale Robinson, The Big Apple Giants (27.1%): It is actually surprising that Robinson isn't rostered in additional leagues. Daniel Jones relies intensely on both him and also Malik Nabers. Robinson has observed eight-plus targets in 3 away from four activities, along with pair of games of 12-plus intendeds. He has also scored 12-plus imagination scores in three of the four video games. He's strongly on the flex radar against the Seattle Seahawks in Full Week 5. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (25.0%): Adam Thielen endured a hamstring personal injury in Week 3 versus the Sin City Raiders as well as was positioned on IR. This provided Legette an opportunity to acquire additional snaps and also targets versus the Cincinnati Bengals-- and he took complete advantage. He recorded six of his 10 aim ats, scoring 19.6 fantasy points. The Panthers' outburst seems refreshed along with Andy Dalton at quarterback, creating Legette is a solid flex possibility in much deeper layouts heading in to Week 5 versus the Chicago Bears.Introducing the ESPN Appreciation the Commish Champion RingRecognize the dedication and also hard-earned authorization of your organization's Commish with bling. Use code FOCUS10 for 10% off your purchase. Store Now.Tre Tucker, Sin City Raiders (10.2%): Tucker has actually slashed 15-plus imagination aspects and also viewed six-plus targets in 2 straight video games. He possesses likewise operate the second-most courses on his team over that period. Along with Davante Adams detailed as "week-to-week" due to a hamstring personal injury, Tucker ought to proceed playing a vital job in the Raiders' death game as well as ought to be rostered. The Raiders experience the Broncos in Full week 5, and with Jakobi Meyers likely busy versus Dab Surtain II, Tucker endures to benefit.Dontayvion Wicks, Veggie Bay Packers (9.5%): Religious Watson was dismissed because of a high ankle strain in the second fourth of Sunday's video game versus the Vikings. Wicks instantly stepped in as the beginning pass receiver opposite Romeo Doubs (25.2%) as well as hardly left the industry. He do with thirteen aims for as well as 24.8 dream points. It costs noting that Jayden Splint, that had 8 targets and 27.1 dream points, predominantly plays in three-WR collections. In Full week 5, Wicks experiences a Los Angeles Rams defense that has actually surrendered the third-most WR dream scores per activity. If Watson misses opportunity, Wicks may be considered as a premium flex choice. Otherwise, Wicks is even more of a WR4.Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts (8.8%): Downs was actually a breakout candidate this summer months, but a preseason injury took the wind out of his sails. He didn't make his regular-season launching till Week 3, yet his 22.2 dream points against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Full week 4 revealed what he can possibly do, specifically along with Joe Flacco under center. Downs matched Michael Pittman Jr. for the group top along with nine targets and might have much more productive games in advance if Flacco begins while Anthony Richardson recovers from the hip personal injury he endured Sunday. Downs is actually securely on the flex radar for Week 5 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose protection has allowed the eighth-most WR fantasy points.Quick hitsTutu Atwell (7.0%) and also Jordan Whittington (3.8%), Los Angeles Rams: Atwell led the Rams with 82 obtaining yards on four catches against the Bears on Sunday, while Whittington possessed extra functions (6 ). Both Atwell as well as Whittington uploaded sound dream functionalities, each slashing 12.2 points. I choose Atwell, that has actually slashed 12-plus fantasy ideas in two straight video games. However, each cost consideration in much deeper formats as well as must remain associated with the Rams' death activity till Cooper Kupp as well as Puka Nacua return.Ray-Ray McCloud III, Atlanta Falcons (3.5%): McCloud must perform your radar in much deeper organizations. He has possessed five-plus intendeds as well as 40-plus receiving lawns in 3 of his four games this season. Running primarily coming from the port, he plays in a Falcons offense that regularly manages 11 workers. Interestingly, he's the second-most-targeted Atlanta recipient when Kirk Cousins is actually under pressure. Having said that, the Falcons position only 22nd in passing attempts every game, which restricts his fantasy ceiling.Quarterbacksplay1:17 Just how Sam Darnold has aided Justin Jefferson in fantasyField Yates breaks just how Sam Darnold has actually enhanced his as well as Justin Jefferson's dream output.Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings (43.6%): Darnold's revival has been gorgeous to view. He has right now scored 19-plus dream points in three trustworthy activities, yet he's amazingly still readily available in several leagues. Darnold is flourishing in scalp train Kevin O'Connell's outrageous program, along with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison as his best 2 recipients. He additionally succeeds under the gun and also when blitzed, which is a valuable characteristic given the considerable increase in stress prices this season. Darnold performs the QB1 radar for Week 5 in London versus his past team, the Jets.Justin Specialization, Pittsburgh Steelers (34.0%): Fields possessed a season-high 31.9 fantasy points versus the Colts on Sunday. He ended up being the 1st player in Steelers record to throw for 300 passing backyards, surge for fifty backyards and also have pair of hurrying ratings in a singular activity. He has now racked up 18-plus fantasy ideas in consecutive activities. Along With the Dallas Cowboys defense coping with several injuries heading into Full week 5, Area can be considered a premium QB2. Dallas gives up the fourth-most QB dream factors every game, making this a really positive matchup.Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars (33.2% rostered): Lawrence performed finish with a season-high 14.7 dream factors Sunday against the Houston Texans. In Week 5, he deals with a Indianapolis Colts self defense that has enabled merely under twenty dream aspects per activity to QBs. This competition might be a terrific option for him to turn traits about, especially with Brian Thomas Jr., Religious Kirk as well as Gabe Davis as his top three receivers.Andy Dalton, Carolina Panthers (8.9%): Dalton's imagination functionality Sunday versus the Bengals provided simply 15.7 points, which wasn't as remarkable as his 24.5 points versus the Raiders in Full week 3. Having said that, he continues to be a trusted possibility for fantasy supervisors managing QB issues, specifically in superflex formats. Along with upcoming matches versus the Bears, Falcons and Commanders, Dalton may 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, slashing 15.0 fantasy points against the Steelers while filling in for Richardson, that harmed a hip in the initial zone. It was actually rejuvenating to observe a Colts quarterback efficiently disperse the regulation football. As of now, it is actually uncertain whether Richardson's accident is severe, but it could be important to certainly not rush him back, provided his disparity. If Flacco begins in Full week 5 versus a Jaguars protection that enables the second-most QB fantasy aspects per video game, he might arrive on the QB2 radar.Running backsplay0:49 Bucky Irving's Week 5 imagination outlookDaniel Dopp and also Stephania Bell count on Bucky Irving to do properly in Full week 5 even with injury concerns.Bucky Irving, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (51.7%): I recognize Irving is actually rostered in only over 50% of leagues, yet he needs to be your top RB intended if he is actually still on call. Just before the Week 4 video game against the Eagles, documents pointed out Irving would certainly get even more work-- as well as he did. Even with a hamstring problem, he had 11 contacts and also a season-high 12.5 imagination aspects. Rachaad White, who had gastrointestinal disorder the day just before the video game, handled 12 contacts and 10.4 dream points. Go get Irving.Braelon Allen, Nyc Jets (45.4%): Allen led the Spurts in hurrying backyards on Sunday against the Broncos. The Planes' RB board seems to be to be securing up, along with Allen finishing the game with 9 styles as well as 5.1 imagination aspects, while Breece Venue had 12 touches as well as only 2.8 points. It is actually also worth noting that Allen is actually receiving a greater percentage of early-down snaps, probably to aid take care of Hall's work. No matter, Allen ought to be actually rostered just about everywhere and holds standalone value. If Venue skips whenever, the newbie will immediately get on the RB1 radar.Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys (43.3%): Dowdle had a season-high 12 contacts and also 13.1 imagination factors Thursday evening versus the Giants. He leads the Cowboys backfield in both touches and fantasy points. The major concern is actually that Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott and Deuce Vaughn are all getting snaps as well as touches. That pointed out, along with NFL teams balancing 119.7 hurrying yards every activity (the best through Full week 4 this century) as well as the created thrill rate at 39.8% (the highest due to the fact that 2010), landing a beginning RB off the disclaimer cord is actually still a fantastic find.Editor's Picks1 RelatedTyler Allgeier, Atlanta Ga Falcons (41.7%): Allgeier completed with 10 styles (for the 2nd time this time) and 10.0 fantasy factors against the Saints on Sunday. Until now in 2024, he includes a much higher lawns every surge and also lawns after get in touch with every try than Bijan Robinson. I am actually not claiming Allgeier will supersede Robinson in the Falcons' RB board, however it's clear he has a function and standalone value in imagination. If Robinson misses any time, Allgeier is going to most definitely perform the RB1 radar.Alexander Mattison, Las Vegas Raiders (30.6%): Mattison leads the Raiders backfield with 41.6 dream instances through four games, regardless of possessing far fewer contacts than Zamir White. He is actually a better receiver out of the backfield and also even more knowledgeable at avoiding tackles. Mattison ought to have extra contacts. In Week 5, the Raiders deal with a Broncos protection that surrenders the eighth-most RB receptions every game. This is essential due to the fact that, while the Broncos rate third in operate stop win price, the Raiders' offensive line rates last in operate block win cost. Mattison could find themself highly targeted against Denver.Kareem Quest, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (21.4%): Hunt racked up simply 10.5 imagination factors Sunday against the Chargers, but he led Kansas Metropolitan area's backfield with 16 contacts. It's also worth noting that Carson Steele shed a fumble early and also failed to participate in yet another piece of cake afterwards. The Chiefs possess one of one of the most eruptive offenses, thus Search can be a useful imagination option if he handles additional of the passing-game duty alongside hurrying obligations. He needs to be rostered in all leagues.Quick hitsplay1:06 Why Storage tank Bigsby is actually an important enhancement to imagination teamsEric Moody suggests unpredictability around Travis Etienne's shoulder in order to why fantasy supervisors need to incorporate Storage tank Bigsby.Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars (6.4%): Bigsby led the Jaguars with a remarkable 90 rushing backyards on just seven tries versus the Texans, including a standout 58-yard run. To place that in standpoint, that is actually greater than the 50 yards Travis Etienne Jr. approached his 11 attempts, although Etienne endured a shoulder trauma in the very first quarter. Bigsby has actually looked excellent this period and also, with the Jaguars sitting at 0-4, head instructor Doug Pederson's chair is acquiring hotter. Don't be surprised if Bigsby begins obtaining much more touches against the Colts in Week 5. Trey Sermon, Indianapolis Colts (0.8%): Jonathan Taylor left behind Sunday's game versus the Steelers as a result of a second-half ankle joint injury. It is actually a moderate ankle joint sprain, yet it is actually confusing if he'll any sort of overlook time. Taylor has averaged 19.5 touches every video game this period. If he is actually out, Homily is going to enter a crucial function behind an offending line that positions second in operate block win price. Also, in Week 5, the Colts encounter a Jaguars defense that has given up the fourth-most RB dream points.Antonio Gibson, New England Patriots (29.3% rostered): Gibson has averaged 9.0 contacts per video game. He's a sound pick up in much deeper layouts considering that the Patriots position 11th in hurrying tries per video game. If Rhamondre Stevenson overlooks opportunity, Gibson could see a large work, even though for an underwhelming offense.Roschon Johnson, Chicago Bears (13.4%): Although D'Andre Swift scored 23 touches and 29.5 dream aspects against the Rams on Sunday, Johnson seems to be to have actually protected the change-of-pace duty. He submitted merely 8.6 imagination points, but played more breaks than Khalil Herbert.Tight endsplay0:34 Why Tucker Kraft has Industry Yates' attentionField Yates discusses exactly how Tucker Kraft's chances continue to expand in the Packers' offense.Tucker Kraft, Environment-friendly Gulf Packers (4.5%): Kraft specified period highs Sunday versus the Vikings with 9 aims for, 6 events, 53 acquiring yards and also 17.3 dream points. Jordan Affection tossed the reception 54 opportunities because the Packers were actually tracking all game long, however Kraft's performance still forebodes effectively for when the Packers possess a more balanced attack. Up upcoming in Week 5, Veggie Gulf encounters the Rams-- a crew that has actually surrendered the fourth-most TE imagination factors every game.Tyler Conklin, The big apple Planes (35.7%): The Broncos stopped the Planes' offense Sunday, however Conklin's engagement was a bright spot, as he viewed eight targets. He places third in options run on the Planes this time and also uses a high portion of breaks. In Full week 5, Nyc encounters a Vikings defense that has actually allowed the 10th-most overall lawns per activity, providing Conklin an odds to remain involved.Cade Otton, Tampa florida Bay Buccaneers (6.2%): It has actually been actually a rugged time for cramping ends, along with just twenty touchdowns recorded by the setting-- on rate for the least via Week 4 because 1992. The main thing to note: Otton has acquired 17 targets over recent pair of games. He has actually also scored double-digit imagination aspects in consecutive competitions. As our team move right into the bye weeks, Otton is a solid streaming option for those in demand, especially Thursday evening versus the Falcons.