.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 30, 2024, 03:04 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Fortune 100 monetary solutions business, currently residing my aspiration producing dream and also sporting activities betting information about the NFL, NBA, as well as WNBA for ESPN.The NFL is a "next man up" organization and also, by expansion, your imagination volleyball league is too. You got your group during the draft, but it is actually the techniques you make as the period unfolds that are going to ultimately determine if you are actually playoff-bound or even organizing for following season. Each week, our experts'll assist you identify the players readily available in greater than 50% of ESPN games whose worth has actually taken a turn for the better as well as needs to be actually included in your lineup as beginners or as wise stocks for your bench.It's not late to participate in the No. 1 imagination gameThe 2024 time is actually here and there is actually still opportunity to begin fresh along with a 0-0 document. Produce a league with family and friends, or participate in a social game. Your champion operate begins today! Sign Up Now >>Accidents remain to ravage all over the league. The absolute most significant one coming from Full week 4 is Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice, who is been afraid of to have torn his best ACL on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. It is actually a massive blow for both the Chiefs and dream managers alike. Via the very first three full weeks, Rice led the rank along with 24 celebrations and also stood leading two in both yards (288) and also intendeds (32 ). Novice WR Xavier Worthy, who is currently rostered in many organizations, racked up 13.7 fantasy aspects Sunday, while expert TE Travis Kelce also stepped up in Rice's absence. Nevertheless, there is actually no very clear prospect to fill the vacancy Rice leaves behind, producing this a challenging rotation 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 educated assumption on whom to target for dream objectives would be Smith-Schuster. He led Chiefs receivers in 2022 with 933 lawns on 78 receptions (along with 3 goals), 2nd just to Kelce in those categories.Now, allow's dive into today's waiver wire. Our company'll begin along with a team of pass receivers that can possibly aid you deal with Rice's absence.Mike Williams possessed a fair Week 4. Will he carry out the exact same in Week 5? Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesMike Williams, New York Planes (44.2% rostered): The Planes have actually gradually ramped up Williams' usage over the past handful of weeks as he returns from in 2015's ACL accident. He do with 10.7 dream aspects against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, posting a season-high 5 targets, 4 functions as well as 67 getting yards. Right now is actually a blast to add Williams, but remember he's mainly playing in 11 workers. While he costs picking up, you may not want to start him versus the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5. Wan' Dale Robinson, New York City Giants (27.1%): It is actually unusual that Robinson isn't rostered in additional games. Daniel Jones counts intensely on both him and also Malik Nabers. Robinson has actually observed eight-plus aim ats in 3 away from four games, with pair of video games of 12-plus intendeds. He has actually additionally slashed 12-plus dream scores in 3 of the four video games. He is actually firmly on the flex radar against the Seat Seahawks in Week 5. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (25.0%): Adam Thielen endured a hamstring personal injury in Full week 3 versus the Las Vegas Raiders and was positioned on IR. This offered Legette a chance to acquire more snaps and also targets against the Cincinnati Bengals-- and also he took complete advantage. He captured 6 of his 10 aim ats, scoring 19.6 dream points. The Panthers' offense seems refreshed with Andy Dalton at quarterback, creating Legette is a sound flex choice in much deeper styles moving into Full week 5 against the Chicago Bears.Introducing the ESPN Respect the Commish Championship RingRecognize the commitment and also hard-earned authorization of your organization's Commish with bling. Use code FOCUS10 for 10% off your purchase. Outlet Now.Tre Tucker, Las Vegas Raiders (10.2%): Tucker has scored 15-plus dream points and also found six-plus intendeds in two straight activities. He possesses additionally manage the second-most routes on his staff over that period. With Davante Adams provided as "week-to-week" as a result of a hamstring accident, Tucker needs to continue participating in a vital function in the Raiders' death game and also must be rostered. The Raiders deal with the Broncos in Full week 5, as well as with Jakobi Meyers probably hectic against Pat Surtain II, Tucker remains to benefit.Dontayvion Wicks, Eco-friendly Bay Packers (9.5%): Christian Watson was actually ruled out due to a high ankle joint strain in the second fourth of Sunday's video game against the Vikings. Wicks right away stepped in as the beginning pass receiver opposite Romeo Doubs (25.2%) as well as hardly ever left the area. He completed with 13 aims for and 24.8 dream aspects. It deserves noting that Jayden Reed, that possessed 8 targets as well as 27.1 dream points, mostly plays in three-WR collections. In Full week 5, Wicks deals with a Los Angeles Rams defense that has given up the third-most WR dream scores per game. If Watson overlooks time, Wicks could be considered as a premium flex option. Or even, Wicks is additional of a WR4.Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts (8.8%): Downs was actually a breakout prospect this summer, but a preseason injury took the wind out of his sails. He didn't make his regular-season debut up until Week 3, but his 22.2 dream points against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Full week 4 revealed what he can possibly do, particularly along with Joe Flacco under center. Downs matched Michael Pittman Jr. for the crew top with 9 targets as well as could possess even more efficient games ahead if Flacco begins while Anthony Richardson recovers coming from the hip injury he experienced Sunday. Downs is actually strongly on the flex radar for Full week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose self defense has made it possible for the eighth-most WR fantasy points.Quick hitsTutu Atwell (7.0%) as well as Jordan Whittington (3.8%), Los Angeles Rams: Atwell led the Rams along with 82 obtaining gardens on 4 catches against the Bears on Sunday, while Whittington possessed a lot more celebrations (6 ). Each Atwell as well as Whittington submitted solid dream performances, each slashing 12.2 points. I choose Atwell, that has actually scored 12-plus dream points in pair of straight activities. Nevertheless, each deserve consideration in much deeper formats and should continue to be associated with the Rams' passing video game till Cooper Kupp and also Puka Nacua return.Ray-Ray McCloud III, Atlanta Falcons (3.5%): McCloud ought to perform your radar in deeper games. He has actually had five-plus intendeds as well as 40-plus acquiring yards in three of his four activities this time. Working mostly coming from the slot, he plays in a Falcons offense that often manages 11 staffs. Interestingly, he is actually the second-most-targeted Atlanta ga recipient when Kirk Cousins is actually struggling. Nevertheless, the Falcons rank simply 22nd in passing attempts every game, which restricts his fantasy ceiling.Quarterbacksplay1:17 Exactly how Sam Darnold has actually helped Justin Jefferson in fantasyField Yates breaks how Sam Darnold has actually enhanced his and also Justin Jefferson's fantasy output.Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings (43.6%): Darnold's revival has been actually gorgeous to check out. He has right now scored 19-plus imagination points in three trustworthy games, as yet he's shockingly still on call in several organizations. Darnold is growing in head coach Kevin O'Connell's offensive scheme, along with Justin Jefferson as well as Jordan Addison as his top 2 recipients. He likewise excels struggling and when blitzed, which is a valuable quality offered the considerable boost in pressure costs this period. Darnold performs the QB1 radar for Week 5 in Greater london against his past staff, the Jets.Justin Area, Pittsburgh Steelers (34.0%): Fields possessed a season-high 31.9 dream points against the Colts on Sunday. He came to be the initial gamer in Steelers background to throw for 300 passing lawns, thrill for 50 backyards as well as possess two hurrying ratings in a solitary activity. He has actually now racked up 18-plus imagination ideas in successive games. Along With the Dallas Cowboys defense dealing with numerous injuries moving right into Week 5, Fields could be viewed as a premium QB2. Dallas gives up the fourth-most QB imagination points every video game, creating this an extremely advantageous matchup.Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars (33.2% rostered): Lawrence did completed with a season-high 14.7 fantasy aspects Sunday against the Houston Texans. In Full week 5, he faces a Indianapolis Colts self defense that has permitted just under 20 fantasy factors every activity to QBs. This match can be a great opportunity for him to switch factors around, particularly with Brian Thomas Jr., Christian Kirk and Gabe Davis as his best three receivers.Andy Dalton, Carolina Panthers (8.9%): Dalton's imagination functionality Sunday against the Bengals yielded simply 15.7 aspects, which wasn't as remarkable as his 24.5 points against the Raiders in Week 3. Nevertheless, he remains a trusted choice for fantasy supervisors taking care of QB problems, specifically in superflex formats. With upcoming competitions against the Bears, Falcons and also Commanders, Dalton may be viewed as a low-end QB2 as managers browse bye weeks.Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts (0.2%): Flacco showed he still possesses some magic left, scoring 15.0 fantasy points against the Steelers while substituting Richardson, that injured or hurt a hip in the first area. It was actually rejuvenating to view a Colts quarterback effectively circulate the soccer. As of now, it is actually vague whether Richardson's personal injury is major, but it may be wise to certainly not hurry him back, provided his inconsistency. If Flacco begins in Week 5 versus a Jaguars defense that permits the second-most QB fantasy factors every activity, he might arrive on the QB2 radar.Running backsplay0:49 Bucky Irving's Week 5 imagination outlookDaniel Dopp and Stephania Alarm count on Bucky Irving to do effectively in Week 5 despite injury concerns.Bucky Irving, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (51.7%): I understand Irving is rostered in only over 50% of games, however he needs to be your top RB aim at if he is actually still readily available. Prior to the Full week 4 activity versus the Eagles, records mentioned Irving will obtain more job-- and also he performed. Even with a hamstring concern, he had 11 touches and also a season-high 12.5 imagination points. Rachaad White, who possessed food poisoning the time just before the video game, handled 12 contacts as well as 10.4 fantasy aspects. Go get Irving.Braelon Allen, The Big Apple Sprays (45.4%): Allen led the Squirts in rushing gardens on Sunday versus the Broncos. The Jets' RB board appears to become securing up, along with Allen finishing the video game with 9 flairs as well as 5.1 imagination aspects, while Breece Venue had 12 touches and also just 2.8 aspects. It is actually additionally worth taking note that Allen is obtaining a much higher percentage of early-down snaps, most likely to assist deal with Venue's workload. Irrespective, Allen should be rostered just about everywhere as well as stores standalone market value. If Venue misses at any time, the newbie is going to quickly perform the RB1 radar.Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys (43.3%): Dowdle had a season-high 12 contacts and also 13.1 dream aspects Thursday evening against the Giants. He leads the Cowboys backfield in both contacts and also fantasy aspects. The principal issue is actually that Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott as well as Deuce Vaughn are actually all receiving snaps as well as touches. That stated, with NFL teams averaging 119.7 hurrying backyards per activity (the best with Week 4 this century) as well as the made rush price at 39.8% (the highest because 2010), landing a starting RB off the disclaimer cord is actually still a wonderful find.Editor's Picks1 RelatedTyler Allgeier, Atlanta Georgia Falcons (41.7%): Allgeier completed with 10 flairs (for the 2nd time this season) and also 10.0 fantasy points versus the Saints on Sunday. So far in 2024, he includes a higher yards every rush and also backyards after get in touch with every try than Bijan Robinson. I'm not stating Allgeier will certainly supplant Robinson in the Falcons' RB board, however it is actually crystal clear he possesses a function as well as standalone value in dream. If Robinson overlooks any time, Allgeier is going to undoubtedly get on the RB1 radar.Alexander Mattison, Sin city Raiders (30.6%): Mattison leads the Raiders backfield along with 41.6 imagination point in times through 4 activities, even with possessing far fewer touches than Zamir White. He is actually a better receiver away from the backfield and also even more skilled at avoiding confronts. Mattison deserves more contacts. In Full week 5, the Raiders experience a Broncos protection that loses hope the eighth-most RB receptions every video game. This is actually vital considering that, while the Broncos place third in run cease gain cost, the Raiders' objectionable line places last in operate block win cost. Mattison might discover themself intensely targeted against Denver.Kareem Search, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (21.4%): Pursuit scored only 10.5 fantasy points Sunday against the Chargers, however he led Kansas City's backfield with 16 contacts. It is actually also worth taking note that Carson Steele dropped a fumble early as well as didn't play another breeze after that. The Chiefs have one of the absolute most explosive offenses, so Quest can be an important imagination alternative if he tackles additional of the passing-game job along with hurrying duties. He ought to be actually rostered with all leagues.Quick hitsplay1:06 Why Tank Bigsby is actually a useful addition to dream teamsEric Moody indicates uncertainty around Travis Etienne's shoulder concerning why imagination supervisors should add Storage tank Bigsby.Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars (6.4%): Bigsby led the Jaguars with an exceptional 90 hurrying lawns on merely seven tries against the Texans, consisting of a standout 58-yard jog. To place that in point of view, that is actually greater than the 50 backyards Travis Etienne Jr. overtook his 11 tries, although Etienne experienced a shoulder injury in the first quarter. Bigsby has looked terrific this time and also, along with the Jaguars sitting at 0-4, head trainer Doug Pederson's seat is receiving hotter. Don't be surprised if Bigsby starts obtaining even more contacts against the Colts in Week 5. Trey Preaching, Indianapolis Colts (0.8%): Jonathan Taylor left Sunday's video game versus the Steelers because of a second-half ankle joint injury. It is actually a moderate ankle strain, but it is actually uncertain if he'll any skip time. Taylor has balanced 19.5 touches every game this season. If he is actually out, Preaching will enter a key duty behind an offending line that ranks 2nd in run block gain fee. Additionally, in Full week 5, the Colts experience a Jaguars self defense that has actually given up the fourth-most RB dream points.Antonio Gibson, New England Patriots (29.3% rostered): Gibson has actually averaged 9.0 touches every activity. He is actually a solid pick up in much deeper layouts due to the fact that the Patriots rank 11th in hurrying attempts per activity. If Rhamondre Stevenson misses opportunity, Gibson can see a large amount of work, even though for an underwhelming offense.Roschon Johnson, Chicago Bears (13.4%): Even though D'Andre Swift racked up 23 touches and 29.5 dream points versus the Rams on Sunday, Johnson seems to be to have protected the change-of-pace function. He posted just 8.6 imagination aspects, but played more breaks than Khalil Herbert.Tight endsplay0:34 Why Tucker Kraft has Field Yates' attentionField Yates reveals just how Tucker Kraft's chances continue to expand in the Packers' offense.Tucker Kraft, Veggie Bay Packers (4.5%): Kraft specified season highs Sunday versus the Vikings along with 9 aims for, 6 events, 53 acquiring lawns and 17.3 dream factors. Jordan Love threw the reception 54 opportunities due to the fact that the Packers were routing all video game long, yet Kraft's performance still bodes well for when the Packers possess a more balanced strike. Up next in Week 5, Environment-friendly Bay experiences the Rams-- a team that has surrendered the fourth-most TE imagination factors per game.Tyler Conklin, New York Jets (35.7%): The Broncos turned off the Jets' affront Sunday, however Conklin's participation was actually an intense location, as he observed eight aim ats. He places 3rd in courses run on the Jets this period as well as uses a higher percent of breaks. In Week 5, New york city encounters a Vikings protection that has actually allowed the 10th-most complete gardens every activity, giving Conklin a chance to keep involved.Cade Otton, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (6.2%): It has been a rough period for cramping ends, along with only twenty goals scored due to the position-- on pace for the least through Week 4 because 1992. The main thing to keep in mind: Otton has scored 17 intendeds over recent two activities. He has actually also composed double-digit imagination points in consecutive matchups. As our company head in to the bye full weeks, Otton is a sound streaming option for those in need, especially Thursday evening against the Falcons.