.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 30, 2024, 03:04 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Ton of money one hundred economic services firm, now living my aspiration generating fantasy and also sporting activities betting information regarding the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.The NFL is a "upcoming male up" game and, by extension, your dream football game is actually too. You got your team during the draft, yet it's the actions you create as the time unfolds that will eventually decide if you are actually playoff-bound or even preparing for upcoming time. Every week, our company'll help you identify the gamers on call in much more than 50% of ESPN games whose value has taken a turn for the better and also ought to be added to your lineup as starters or even as clever stockpiles for your bench.It's certainly not too late to play the No. 1 fantasy gameThe 2024 period is below and also there's still time to start fresh along with a 0-0 report. Produce a league along with friends and family, or sign up with a social game. Your championship run starts today! Subscribe Currently >>Accidents continue to ravage across the game. The most significant one coming from Full week 4 is Kansas Urban Area Chiefs WR Rashee Rice, who is dreaded to have actually torn his appropriate ACL on Sunday versus the Los Angeles Chargers. It is actually a massive draft for both the Chiefs as well as imagination supervisors as well. By means of the very first 3 weeks, Rice led the category along with 24 receptions as well as stood top 2 in both lawns (288) and intendeds (32 ). Newbie WR Xavier Worthy, that is actually currently rostered in most games, scored 13.7 imagination factors Sunday, while expert TE Travis Kelce likewise improved in Rice's absence. However, there's no clear applicant to load the job Rice leaves behind, producing this a challenging 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, and Mecole Hardman. My enlightened estimate on whom to target for imagination reasons would be Smith-Schuster. He led Chiefs recipients in 2022 along with 933 lawns on 78 celebrations (along with three goals), 2nd merely to Kelce in those categories.Now, allow's study today's disclaimer wire. Our experts'll begin with a group of pass receivers that may likely help you take care of Rice's absence.Mike Williams possessed a pretty good Week 4. Will he perform the exact same in Full week 5? Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesMike Williams, New York City Jets (44.2% rostered): The Jets have actually slowly ramped up Williams' utilization over the past handful of weeks as he returns coming from in 2014's ACL accident. He completed with 10.7 imagination points against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, posting a season-high 5 targets, 4 functions as well as 67 acquiring yards. Right now is actually a great time to include Williams, however remember he is actually predominantly playing in 11 workers. While he costs grabbing, you might not intend to begin him against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5. Wan' Dale Robinson, The Big Apple Giants (27.1%): It's unexpected that Robinson isn't rostered in more organizations. Daniel Jones counts greatly on both him and also Malik Nabers. Robinson has actually viewed eight-plus targets in 3 away from 4 games, along with two games of 12-plus intendeds. He has actually likewise scored 12-plus imagination points in three of the 4 video games. He's securely on the flex radar against the Seattle Seahawks in Full Week 5. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (25.0%): Adam Thielen went through a hamstring trauma in Week 3 against the Sin City Raiders as well as was actually placed on IR. This offered Legette an opportunity to acquire more snaps as well as targets against the Cincinnati Bengals-- and also he took complete perk. He caught six of his 10 aim ats, scoring 19.6 fantasy points. The Panthers' outburst seems renewed with Andy Dalton at quarterback, helping make Legette is actually a sound flex possibility in much deeper layouts heading in to Week 5 against the Chicago Bears.Introducing the ESPN Appreciation the Commish Champion RingRecognize the dedication and hard-earned authority of your organization's Commish along with bling. Use code FOCUS10 for 10% off your order. Shop Right now.Tre Tucker, Sin City Raiders (10.2%): Tucker has actually slashed 15-plus fantasy points as well as viewed six-plus aim ats in pair of straight games. He possesses also operate the second-most paths on his crew over that period. With Davante Adams specified as "week-to-week" due to a hamstring injury, Tucker should carry on participating in an essential duty in the Raiders' passing away video game and ought to be rostered. The Raiders face the Broncos in Week 5, and with Jakobi Meyers very likely occupied versus Dab Surtain II, Tucker stands to benefit.Dontayvion Wicks, Environment-friendly Gulf Packers (9.5%): Christian Watson was eliminated because of a higher ankle joint strain in the second one-fourth of Sunday's video game against the Vikings. Wicks promptly actioned in as the starting wide receiver contrary Romeo Doubs (25.2%) as well as seldom left the area. He finished with 13 aims for as well as 24.8 dream aspects. It's worth noting that Jayden Splint, that possessed 8 targets and 27.1 dream factors, predominantly plays in three-WR collections. In Week 5, Wicks experiences a Los Angeles Rams protection that has actually given up the third-most WR dream scores per video game. If Watson skips time, Wicks may be considered as a premium flex choice. Or even, Wicks is even more of a WR4.Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts (8.8%): Downs was a breakout prospect this summer season, however a preseason injury took the wind out of his sails. He didn't make his regular-season launching till Week 3, but his 22.2 imagination factors against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Full week 4 revealed what he may do, especially along with Joe Flacco under center. Downs matched Michael Pittman Jr. for the team top along with nine targets and also can possess a lot more successful games in advance if Flacco begins while Anthony Richardson recuperates from the hip accident he experienced Sunday. Downs is actually firmly on the flex radar for Full week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose protection has permitted 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 receiving yards on 4 catches against the Bears on Sunday, while Whittington had even more receptions (6 ). Each Atwell and also Whittington published solid dream functionalities, each slashing 12.2 scores. I favor Atwell, who has actually scored 12-plus fantasy ideas in two straight games. Nevertheless, both are worth point to consider in deeper formats and also need to remain involved in the Rams' passing game until Cooper Kupp as well as Puka Nacua return.Ray-Ray McCloud III, Atlanta Ga Falcons (3.5%): McCloud should be on your radar in deeper leagues. He has had five-plus intendeds and 40-plus acquiring gardens in three of his four video games this period. Running mainly coming from the slot, he plays in a Falcons outburst that often manages 11 workers. Remarkably, he's the second-most-targeted Atlanta receiver when Kirk Cousins is actually under pressure. Nevertheless, the Falcons rank simply 22nd in passing efforts every activity, which confines his imagination ceiling.Quarterbacksplay1:17 How Sam Darnold has actually helped Justin Jefferson in fantasyField Yates breaks exactly how Sam Darnold has actually improved his as well as Justin Jefferson's imagination output.Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings (43.6%): Darnold's revival has been impressive to check out. He has currently scored 19-plus imagination aspects in three trustworthy activities, as yet he is actually shockingly still available in several organizations. Darnold is flourishing in scalp trainer Kevin O'Connell's offending plan, along with Justin Jefferson as well as Jordan Addison as his best pair of recipients. He additionally excels struggling and when blitzed, which is a beneficial quality provided the significant rise in stress fees this period. Darnold performs the QB1 radar for Week 5 in Greater london against his past group, the Jets.Justin Area, Pittsburgh Steelers (34.0%): Specialization possessed a season-high 31.9 dream aspects against the Colts on Sunday. He came to be the very first gamer in Steelers past to toss for 300 passing lawns, thrill for 50 backyards as well as have 2 hurrying credit ratings in a solitary game. He has actually now scored 18-plus imagination points in successive video games. Along With the Dallas Cowboys defense dealing with a number of traumas moving right into Full week 5, Area may be viewed as a high-end QB2. Dallas gives up the fourth-most QB dream points every game, creating this an incredibly advantageous matchup.Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars (33.2% rostered): Lawrence did completed with a season-high 14.7 imagination factors Sunday versus the Houston Texans. In Full week 5, he faces a Indianapolis Colts defense that has made it possible for only under 20 imagination aspects every video game to QBs. This match can be a wonderful chance for him to switch points about, particularly along with Brian Thomas Jr., Christian Kirk and Gabe Davis as his top three receivers.Andy Dalton, Carolina Panthers (8.9%): Dalton's fantasy functionality Sunday versus the Bengals generated simply 15.7 points, which had not been as impressive as his 24.5 factors against the Raiders in Week 3. Nonetheless, he remains a dependable choice for imagination supervisors dealing with QB issues, specifically in superflex styles. With upcoming matchups against the Bears, Falcons as well as Commanders, Dalton may be deemed a low-end QB2 as managers navigate bye weeks.Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts (0.2%): Flacco revealed he still has some magic left, scoring 15.0 imagination aspects versus the Steelers while substituting Richardson, that injured or hurt a hip in the 1st zone. It was actually refreshing to find a Colts quarterback effectively distribute the soccer. As of now, it is actually not clear whether Richardson's accident is actually significant, yet it might be wise to certainly not rush him back, given his variance. If Flacco begins in Week 5 against a Jaguars self defense that makes it possible for the second-most QB fantasy aspects every game, he could arrive at the QB2 radar.Running backsplay0:49 Bucky Irving's Full week 5 imagination outlookDaniel Dopp and also Stephania Bell count on Bucky Irving to perform properly in Full week 5 even with accident concerns.Bucky Irving, Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers (51.7%): I know Irving is rostered in merely over fifty% of leagues, however he ought to be your best RB target if he's still available. Just before the Full week 4 video game versus the Eagles, documents mentioned Irving will acquire additional work-- and he performed. Despite a hamstring problem, he had 11 contacts as well as a season-high 12.5 dream aspects. Rachaad White, that possessed food poisoning the time prior to the video game, dealt with 12 contacts as well as 10.4 imagination factors. Go receive Irving.Braelon Allen, The Big Apple Jets (45.4%): Allen led the Sprays in hurrying yards on Sunday against the Broncos. The Jets' RB board seems to become securing up, with Allen ending up the activity with 9 flairs and also 5.1 fantasy factors, while Breece Hall possessed 12 touches and merely 2.8 points. It's also worth keeping in mind that Allen is actually getting a greater amount of early-down snaps, likely to help manage Venue's work. Irrespective, Allen must be rostered all over and also stores standalone worth. If Venue misses out on whenever, the newbie is going to right away get on the RB1 radar.Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys (43.3%): Dowdle had a season-high 12 contacts as well as 13.1 dream factors Thursday night versus the Giants. He leads the Cowboys backfield in both contacts as well as dream points. The main issue is that Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott and Deuce Vaughn are actually all obtaining snaps and also contacts. That said, along with NFL groups balancing 119.7 hurrying gardens per game (the absolute most via Full week 4 this century) and the developed surge price at 39.8% (the highest possible given that 2010), landing a starting RB off the waiver cable is actually still a terrific find.Editor's Picks1 RelatedTyler Allgeier, Atlanta Ga Falcons (41.7%): Allgeier completed with 10 styles (for the 2nd time this season) and 10.0 fantasy factors versus the Saints on Sunday. Thus far in 2024, he boasts a higher lawns every surge as well as lawns after connect with per try than Bijan Robinson. I am actually not saying Allgeier will definitely supplant Robinson in the Falcons' RB board, but it's clear he possesses a function and also standalone worth in imagination. If Robinson misses any time, Allgeier will certainly be on the RB1 radar.Alexander Mattison, Sin city Raiders (30.6%): Mattison leads the Raiders backfield with 41.6 imagination times with 4 games, regardless of possessing far fewer touches than Zamir White. He is actually a better recipient out of the backfield as well as more skilled at avoiding confronts. Mattison ought to have even more contacts. In Full week 5, the Raiders encounter a Broncos defense that gives up the eighth-most RB receptions every video game. This is actually essential given that, while the Broncos position 3rd in run quit succeed fee, the Raiders' outrageous line places last in operate block win rate. Mattison can find themself highly targeted versus Denver.Kareem Hunt, Kansas Area Chiefs (21.4%): Pursuit scored just 10.5 imagination factors Sunday against the Chargers, yet he led Kansas Area's backfield with 16 touches. It's additionally worth taking note that Carson Steele lost a fumble early and really did not play another breeze afterwards. The Chiefs have among one of the most explosive offenses, thus Search could be a valuable fantasy possibility if he takes on even more of the passing-game role in addition to rushing obligations. He ought to be actually rostered in each leagues.Quick hitsplay1:06 Why Storage tank Bigsby is actually a beneficial addition to imagination teamsEric Moody leads to unpredictability around Travis Etienne's shoulder as to why imagination managers ought to include Tank Bigsby.Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars (6.4%): Bigsby led the Jaguars along with an outstanding 90 rushing yards on simply 7 tries versus the Texans, including a standout 58-yard run. To put that in standpoint, that is actually much more than the fifty gardens Travis Etienne Jr. approached his 11 attempts, although Etienne went through a shoulder trauma in the very first one-fourth. Bigsby has looked wonderful this season and, along with the Jaguars resting at 0-4, scalp train Doug Pederson's chair is acquiring hotter. Don't be actually amazed if Bigsby begins getting a lot more contacts 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 a moderate ankle strain, however it is actually vague if he'll any kind of overlook opportunity. Taylor has balanced 19.5 contacts every game this season. If he is out, Sermon will certainly enter a key function responsible for a repulsive line that rates 2nd in run block win rate. Likewise, in Full week 5, the Colts face a Jaguars self defense that has actually surrendered the fourth-most RB imagination points.Antonio Gibson, New England Patriots (29.3% rostered): Gibson has averaged 9.0 contacts every activity. He's a strong pick up in deeper styles since the Patriots rank 11th in hurrying attempts per game. If Rhamondre Stevenson misses opportunity, Gibson can observe a substantial workload, regardless of whether for an underwhelming offense.Roschon Johnson, Chicago Bears (13.4%): Although D'Andre Swift acquired 23 touches and 29.5 fantasy aspects versus the Rams on Sunday, Johnson appears to have actually gotten the change-of-pace role. He submitted merely 8.6 imagination points, however participated in even more pops than Khalil Herbert.Tight endsplay0:34 Why Tucker Kraft possesses Industry Yates' attentionField Yates explains just how Tucker Kraft's opportunities remain to develop in the Packers' offense.Tucker Kraft, Green Gulf Packers (4.5%): Kraft prepared period highs Sunday versus the Vikings with 9 aims for, 6 receptions, 53 receiving lawns as well as 17.3 imagination points. Jordan Affection threw the reception 54 times given that the Packers were routing all game long, but Kraft's efficiency still signifies properly for when the Packers possess an even more balanced strike. Up next in Week 5, Veggie Bay experiences the Rams-- a staff that has surrendered the fourth-most TE imagination aspects every game.Tyler Conklin, The big apple Planes (35.7%): The Broncos turned off the Planes' affront Sunday, however Conklin's engagement was actually a vivid place, as he observed 8 aim ats. He rates 3rd in options run on the Jets this period as well as plays on a high amount of pops. In Full week 5, New york city encounters a Vikings defense that has actually permitted the 10th-most complete yards every video game, offering Conklin a possibility to stay involved.Cade Otton, Tampa bay Gulf Buccaneers (6.2%): It has been actually a rugged season for cramping ends, with just 20 touchdowns counted by the position-- on pace for the fewest by means of Full week 4 considering that 1992. One point to details: Otton has scored 17 aim ats over recent pair of activities. He has likewise composed double-digit dream aspects in consecutive matchups. As our team head right into the bye full weeks, Otton is actually a strong streaming choice for those in necessity, specifically Thursday night versus the Falcons.