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Your champion operate begins today! Enroll Right Now >>Accidents remain to ravage throughout the game. The absolute most noteworthy one from Full week 4 is actually Kansas Area Chiefs WR Rashee Rice, that is feared to have actually torn his correct ACL on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. It is actually a huge blow for both the Chiefs as well as dream supervisors equally. By means of the very first 3 weeks, Rice led the rank along with 24 celebrations and stood leading two in both gardens (288) and also intendeds (32 ). Rookie WR Xavier Worthy, that is actually currently rostered in a lot of organizations, racked up 13.7 dream aspects Sunday, while pro TE Travis Kelce additionally improved in Rice's absence. Having said that, there is actually no very clear applicant to pack the vacancy Rice leaves, making this a tricky turning to predict.It are going to likely be actually a mix of JuJu Smith-Schuster (rostered in 0.7% of ESPN games), Justin Watson, Skyy Moore, and also Mecole Hardman. My educated estimate on whom to target for fantasy objectives would certainly be actually Smith-Schuster. He led Chiefs receivers in 2022 with 933 gardens on 78 receptions (along with 3 goals), 2nd only to Kelce in those categories.Now, let's study this week's waiver wire. Our team'll start along with a group of wide receivers who may potentially assist you deal with Rice's absence.Mike Williams possessed a respectable Full week 4. Will he carry out the exact same in Week 5? Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesMike Williams, New York City Jets (44.2% rostered): The Planes have actually little by little ramped up Williams' use over recent handful of weeks as he returns coming from in 2014's ACL personal injury. He do with 10.7 fantasy points against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, submitting a season-high 5 aim ats, 4 events and also 67 getting gardens. Right now is actually a fun time to incorporate Williams, but keep in mind he is actually largely playing in 11 personnel. While he costs getting, you may not want to begin him against the Minnesota Vikings in Full Week 5. Wan' Dale Robinson, The Big Apple Giants (27.1%): It is actually unusual that Robinson isn't rostered in more games. Daniel Jones relies greatly on both him as well as Malik Nabers. Robinson has actually found eight-plus aim ats in 3 out of four video games, along with two games of 12-plus targets. He has likewise slashed 12-plus fantasy points in three of the 4 games. He is actually strongly on the flex radar versus the Seattle Seahawks in Full Week 5. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (25.0%): Adam Thielen went through a hamstring accident in Full week 3 against the Sin City Raiders and was actually positioned on IR. This gave Legette a possibility to receive even more snaps and also targets against the Cincinnati Bengals-- as well as he took total perk. He recorded 6 of his 10 aim ats, racking up 19.6 imagination points. The Panthers' offense looks to be renewed with Andy Dalton at quarterback, creating Legette is a solid flex choice in much deeper layouts moving right into Week 5 against the Chicago Bears.Introducing the ESPN Regard the Commish Champion RingRecognize the commitment and also hard-earned authority of your game's Commish along with bling. Usage code FOCUS10 for 10% off your order. Outlet Right now.Tre Tucker, Sin City Raiders (10.2%): Tucker has actually slashed 15-plus dream aspects and observed six-plus intendeds in two straight games. He possesses likewise run the second-most paths on his team over that stretch. Along with Davante Adams provided as "week-to-week" as a result of a hamstring accident, Tucker needs to continue participating in a crucial task in the Raiders' passing game as well as need to be rostered. The Raiders deal with the Broncos in Week 5, as well as with Jakobi Meyers likely occupied against Dab Surtain II, Tucker stands to benefit.Dontayvion Wicks, Environment-friendly Bay Packers (9.5%): Religious Watson was actually ruled out due to a higher ankle sprain in the 2nd one-fourth of Sunday's video game versus the Vikings. Wicks promptly came in as the beginning wide receiver contrary Romeo Doubs (25.2%) and also hardly ever left behind the field. He completed with 13 aims for as well as 24.8 imagination aspects. It costs noting that Jayden Splint, that possessed eight aims for and 27.1 imagination points, mainly plays in three-WR sets. In Full week 5, Wicks encounters a Los Angeles Rams protection that has actually surrendered the third-most WR dream scores per video game. If Watson misses time, Wicks may be deemed a premium flex option. If not, Wicks is more of a WR4.Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts (8.8%): Downs was actually a breakout prospect this summer, however a preseason trauma took the wind out of his sails. He failed to make his regular-season launching up until Week 3, however his 22.2 dream factors against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4 showed what he can possibly do, specifically with Joe Flacco under facility. Downs tied Michael Pittman Jr. for the crew lead with nine aim ats as well as can have extra effective video games in advance if Flacco starts while Anthony Richardson recovers from the hip personal injury he suffered Sunday. Downs is actually securely on the flex radar for Week 5 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose self defense has permitted the eighth-most WR dream points.Quick hitsTutu Atwell (7.0%) and 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 more events (6 ). Both Atwell and also Whittington uploaded sound dream performances, each slashing 12.2 points. I choose Atwell, who has actually slashed 12-plus imagination ideas in 2 direct games. Having said that, each deserve consideration in much deeper formats and ought to continue to be involved in the Rams' passing away activity until Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua return.Ray-Ray McCloud III, Atlanta Georgia Falcons (3.5%): McCloud should be on your radar in deeper leagues. He has possessed five-plus intendeds and also 40-plus receiving yards in three of his 4 activities this time. Operating primarily coming from the slot, he plays in a Falcons outburst that regularly operates 11 workers. Remarkably, he's the second-most-targeted Atlanta georgia receiver when Kirk Cousins is under the gun. Nonetheless, the Falcons rate just 22nd in passing tries every activity, which limits his fantasy ceiling.Quarterbacksplay1:17 Just how Sam Darnold has assisted Justin Jefferson in fantasyField Yates malfunctions exactly how Sam Darnold has actually improved his and also Justin Jefferson's fantasy output.Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings (43.6%): Darnold's renaissance has been impressive to see. He has actually currently scored 19-plus fantasy aspects in three trustworthy video games, yet he's remarkably still offered in a lot of organizations. Darnold is actually growing in head instructor Kevin O'Connell's offending system, along with Justin Jefferson as well as Jordan Addison as his top 2 receivers. He additionally excels under the gun and also when blitzed, which is a valuable characteristic provided the substantial boost in stress prices this period. Darnold performs the QB1 radar for Full week 5 in London against his previous crew, the Jets.Justin Fields, Pittsburgh Steelers (34.0%): Specialization had a season-high 31.9 dream aspects versus the Colts on Sunday. He ended up being the first player in Steelers past history to toss for 300 passing yards, rush for 50 backyards and also have pair of rushing scores in a single video game. He has actually right now racked up 18-plus fantasy points in successive activities. With the Dallas Cowboys self defense taking care of numerous injuries moving into Week 5, Area could be considered a high-end QB2. Dallas surrenders the fourth-most QB fantasy factors every game, making this a quite desirable 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 defense that has enabled simply under 20 dream points per video game to QBs. This competition could be an excellent chance for him to turn points about, specifically with Brian Thomas Jr., Christian Kirk and Gabe Davis as his top 3 receivers.Andy Dalton, Carolina Panthers (8.9%): Dalton's imagination efficiency Sunday versus the Bengals yielded merely 15.7 aspects, which had not been as impressive as his 24.5 aspects against the Raiders in Week 3. However, he stays a trustworthy alternative for imagination managers taking care of QB issues, particularly in superflex layouts. Along with upcoming matches against the Bears, Falcons and Commanders, Dalton can be considered as a low-end QB2 as managers browse bye weeks.Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts (0.2%): Flacco presented he still has some magic left, slashing 15.0 imagination points against the Steelers while substituting Richardson, who injured or hurt a hip in the very first quarter. It was revitalizing to find a Colts quarterback successfully distribute the regulation football. Currently, it is actually uncertain whether Richardson's accident is actually severe, yet it might be smart to certainly not rush him back, provided his variance. If Flacco begins in Full week 5 against a Jaguars protection that permits the second-most QB dream points every game, he might arrive on the QB2 radar.Running backsplay0:49 Bucky Irving's Week 5 imagination outlookDaniel Dopp and also Stephania Alarm expect Bucky Irving to do properly in Full week 5 regardless of injury concerns.Bucky Irving, Tampa fl Gulf Buccaneers (51.7%): I recognize Irving is rostered in merely over 50% of games, however he ought to be your best RB target if he's still on call. Prior to the Full week 4 video game versus the Eagles, documents mentioned Irving would certainly obtain additional job-- as well as he carried out. Despite having a hamstring problem, he possessed 11 contacts and a season-high 12.5 imagination points. Rachaad White, who had gastrointestinal disorder the time before the activity, took care of 12 contacts and 10.4 dream factors. Go get Irving.Braelon Allen, New York Squirts (45.4%): Allen led the Spurts in rushing backyards on Sunday against the Broncos. The Jets' RB board seems to be to become tightening up, with Allen ending up the game with 9 flairs and also 5.1 fantasy aspects, while Breece Venue possessed 12 flairs as well as just 2.8 points. It's likewise worth noting that Allen is getting a much higher percentage of early-down snaps, most likely to aid deal with Venue's amount of work. Irrespective, Allen should be actually rostered just about everywhere and holds standalone worth. If Venue misses out on at any time, the rookie is going to quickly be on the RB1 radar.Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys (43.3%): Dowdle possessed a season-high 12 contacts and also 13.1 dream aspects Thursday evening versus the Giants. He leads the Cowboys backfield in both touches and dream points. The main worry is that Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott and also Deuce Vaughn are all receiving snaps and touches. That claimed, along with NFL crews averaging 119.7 hurrying yards per video game (one of the most with Week 4 this century) and the designed rush fee at 39.8% (the best because 2010), landing a starting RB off the waiver cord is actually still a wonderful find.Editor's Picks1 RelatedTyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons (41.7%): Allgeier completed with 10 flairs (for the second opportunity this period) and also 10.0 dream points versus the Saints on Sunday. Thus far in 2024, he includes a higher yards every rush and also gardens after get in touch with every attempt than Bijan Robinson. I'm certainly not saying Allgeier will definitely replace Robinson in the Falcons' RB board, but it's very clear he has a role as well as standalone value in fantasy. If Robinson overlooks any time, Allgeier will certainly get on the RB1 radar.Alexander Mattison, Las Vegas Raiders (30.6%): Mattison leads the Raiders backfield with 41.6 fantasy point in times through 4 activities, in spite of possessing far fewer touches than Zamir White. He is actually a better recipient out of the backfield as well as additional experienced at staying clear of confronts. Mattison should have a lot more touches. In Week 5, the Raiders experience a Broncos defense that quits the eighth-most RB receptions every video game. This is vital due to the fact that, while the Broncos place 3rd in run deter win rate, the Raiders' objectionable line places last in operate block succeed rate. Mattison could find themself highly targeted versus Denver.Kareem Search, Kansas Area Chiefs (21.4%): Quest scored just 10.5 imagination aspects Sunday versus the Chargers, yet he led Kansas City's backfield along with 16 touches. It is actually likewise worth noting that Carson Steele shed a fumble early and didn't play yet another breeze after that. The Chiefs possess one of the best explosive offenses, so Hunt can be a useful dream choice if he handles additional of the passing-game role in addition to rushing duties. He needs to be rostered in each leagues.Quick hitsplay1:06 Why Tank Bigsby is a useful add-on to imagination teamsEric Moody indicates uncertainty around Travis Etienne's shoulder in order to why dream supervisors must add Storage tank Bigsby.Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars (6.4%): Bigsby led the Jaguars along with an exceptional 90 hurrying yards on just 7 attempts against the Texans, including a standout 58-yard jog. To put that in perspective, that is actually much more than the 50 lawns Travis Etienne Jr. gained on his 11 tries, although Etienne went through a shoulder accident in the very first one-fourth. Bigsby has actually appeared great this time as well as, along with the Jaguars sitting at 0-4, scalp instructor Doug Pederson's chair is actually receiving hotter. Do not be actually shocked if Bigsby begins acquiring even more contacts versus the Colts in Full week 5. Trey Homily, Indianapolis Colts (0.8%): Jonathan Taylor left behind Sunday's video game versus the Steelers due to a second-half ankle joint personal injury. It is actually a moderate ankle sprain, yet it's not clear if he'll any kind of skip time. Taylor has averaged 19.5 contacts every activity this period. If he is actually out, Lecture will certainly step into a crucial role responsible for a repulsive line that places second in operate block succeed fee. Also, in Full week 5, the Colts experience a Jaguars self defense that has lost hope the fourth-most RB imagination points.Antonio Gibson, New England Patriots (29.3% rostered): Gibson has actually averaged 9.0 contacts per game. He is actually a sound pickup in deeper styles given that the Patriots position 11th in hurrying attempts per activity. If Rhamondre Stevenson skips time, Gibson could view a big workload, even when for an underwhelming offense.Roschon Johnson, Chicago Bears (13.4%): Even though D'Andre Swift acquired 23 contacts and also 29.5 fantasy factors against the Rams on Sunday, Johnson seems to have gotten the change-of-pace part. He published just 8.6 dream aspects, yet participated in additional breaks than Khalil Herbert.Tight endsplay0:34 Why Tucker Kraft has Industry Yates' attentionField Yates explains exactly how Tucker Kraft's chances continue to increase in the Packers' offense.Tucker Kraft, Eco-friendly Gulf Packers (4.5%): Kraft set time highs Sunday against the Vikings with 9 aims for, 6 celebrations, 53 getting backyards and 17.3 dream factors. Jordan Passion tossed the reception 54 opportunities considering that the Packers were tracking all activity long, but Kraft's efficiency still forebodes well for when the Packers have an even more well balanced assault. Up upcoming in Week 5, Veggie Bay faces the Rams-- a crew that has actually lost hope the fourth-most TE imagination factors every game.Tyler Conklin, New york city Jets (35.7%): The Broncos shut down the Planes' offense Sunday, but Conklin's involvement was actually a bright area, as he saw 8 targets. He places 3rd in options run on the Jets this period as well as uses a higher percent of snaps. In Full week 5, The big apple encounters a Vikings defense that has actually permitted the 10th-most complete lawns per game, offering Conklin a chance to keep involved.Cade Otton, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (6.2%): It has actually been actually a harsh season for cramping ends, along with merely twenty touchdowns counted by the position-- on pace for the least via Week 4 considering that 1992. One point to keep in mind: Otton has racked up 17 aim ats over recent two video games. He has also composed double-digit fantasy factors in successive competitions. As our team head into the bye weeks, Otton is a strong streaming alternative for those in need, specifically Thursday night versus the Falcons.