.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 30, 2024, 03:04 PM ETCloseFormer supervisor at a Lot of money 100 monetary solutions business, currently living my aspiration generating dream as well as sporting activities wagering information regarding the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.The NFL is a "next man up" game as well as, through expansion, your dream football game is too. You obtained your staff throughout the draft, however it's the steps you make as the period unfolds that are going to inevitably determine if you're playoff-bound or organizing for upcoming time. Every week, our experts'll assist you identify the players available in more than 50% of ESPN games whose market value has actually taken a turn right and should be added to your roster as beginners or even as wise piles for your bench.It's not too late to participate in the No. 1 dream gameThe 2024 time is here and there's still time to begin fresh along with a 0-0 record. Produce a league with family and friends, or even sign up with a social organization. Your championship operate starts today! Register Now >>Traumas remain to ravage around the organization. One of the most notable one from Week 4 is actually Kansas Urban Area Chiefs WR Rashee Rice, that is actually feared to have torn his ideal ACL on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. It's a significant blow for both the Chiefs and also dream supervisors identical. Through the initial three full weeks, Rice led the category along with 24 events and also ranked best 2 in both yards (288) and also aim ats (32 ). Novice WR Xavier Worthy, who is presently rostered in most games, racked up 13.7 fantasy points Sunday, while veteran TE Travis Kelce additionally boosted in Rice's absence. However, there is actually no very clear candidate to load the openings Rice leaves, making this a complicated turning to predict.It are going to likely be a mix of JuJu Smith-Schuster (rostered in 0.7% of ESPN leagues), Justin Watson, Skyy Moore, and also Mecole Hardman. My educated guess on whom to target for fantasy functions would be Smith-Schuster. He led Chiefs receivers in 2022 along with 933 gardens on 78 events (along with three goals), 2nd simply to Kelce in those categories.Now, let's dive into today's disclaimer wire. Our team'll start with a team of wide receivers who may potentially assist you take care of Rice's absence.Mike Williams possessed a respectable Full week 4. Will he carry out the same in Full week 5? Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesMike Williams, Nyc Planes (44.2% rostered): The Planes have gradually ramped up Williams' use over recent handful of weeks as he comes back coming from last year's ACL trauma. He do with 10.7 fantasy points versus the Denver Broncos on Sunday, posting a season-high 5 intendeds, 4 celebrations as well as 67 obtaining gardens. Now is a fun time to add Williams, however bear in mind he's predominantly playing in 11 employees. While he costs getting, you might certainly not wish to start him versus the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5. Wan' Dale Robinson, Nyc Giants (27.1%): It's surprising that Robinson isn't rostered in more leagues. Daniel Jones depends intensely on each him as well as Malik Nabers. Robinson has actually viewed eight-plus targets in 3 away from 4 video games, along with pair of games of 12-plus targets. He has likewise scored 12-plus dream scores in 3 of the four video games. He is actually firmly on the flex radar versus the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5. Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (25.0%): Adam Thielen experienced a hamstring accident in Full week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders as well as was put on IR. This offered Legette an opportunity to obtain additional snaps and targets versus the Cincinnati Bengals-- as well as he took full benefit. He recorded six of his 10 targets, scoring 19.6 fantasy aspects. The Panthers' outburst looks to be revitalized with Andy Dalton at quarterback, making Legette is a sound flex choice in much deeper formats moving into Week 5 versus the Chicago Bears.Introducing the ESPN Respect the Commish Champion RingRecognize the devotion and also hard-earned authorization of your game's Commish along with bling. Make use of code FOCUS10 for 10% off your order. Outlet Right now.Tre Tucker, Las Vegas Raiders (10.2%): Tucker has scored 15-plus fantasy factors and also viewed six-plus intendeds in pair of direct activities. He possesses also manage the second-most routes on his crew over that span. Along with Davante Adams noted as "week-to-week" due to a hamstring personal injury, Tucker ought to continue playing a crucial task in the Raiders' passing video game and also must be actually rostered. The Raiders encounter the Broncos in Full week 5, and along with Jakobi Meyers probably busy versus Dab Surtain II, Tucker stands to benefit.Dontayvion Wicks, Green Bay Packers (9.5%): Christian Watson was actually ruled out as a result of a high ankle joint sprain in the 2nd quarter of Sunday's activity versus the Vikings. Wicks right away intervened as the beginning pass receiver contrary Romeo Doubs (25.2%) and seldom left the industry. He completed with thirteen aims for and also 24.8 imagination aspects. It costs noting that Jayden Reed, that had eight aims for as well as 27.1 imagination points, largely plays in three-WR collections. In Week 5, Wicks faces a Los Angeles Rams defense that has actually given up the third-most WR dream scores per game. If Watson skips opportunity, Wicks can be deemed a high-end flex choice. If not, Wicks is actually more of a WR4.Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts (8.8%): Downs was actually a breakout applicant this summer season, but a preseason trauma took the wind out of his sails. He really did not make his regular-season debut until Week 3, however his 22.2 imagination factors against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Full week 4 revealed what he may do, especially with Joe Flacco under facility. Downs tied Michael Pittman Jr. for the staff top with nine targets and also could have more effective video games in advance if Flacco begins while Anthony Richardson recovers coming from the hip accident he endured Sunday. Downs is firmly on the flex radar for Week 5 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose defense has actually enabled the eighth-most WR fantasy points.Quick hitsTutu Atwell (7.0%) and also Jordan Whittington (3.8%), Los Angeles Rams: Atwell led the Rams along with 82 acquiring gardens on 4 catches versus the Bears on Sunday, while Whittington possessed even more celebrations (6 ). Each Atwell and also Whittington posted sound imagination efficiencies, each slashing 12.2 scores. I favor Atwell, that has actually scored 12-plus imagination ideas in two straight games. Nevertheless, each cost consideration in deeper layouts and also need to remain involved in the Rams' passing away activity till Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua return.Ray-Ray McCloud III, Atlanta Georgia Falcons (3.5%): McCloud should perform your radar in much deeper organizations. He has possessed five-plus targets as well as 40-plus obtaining gardens in three of his 4 games this time. Working mostly from the slot, he plays in a Falcons offense that often operates 11 employees. Interestingly, he's the second-most-targeted Atlanta georgia receiver when Kirk Cousins is actually under the gun. Having said that, the Falcons place simply 22nd in passing efforts per game, which restricts his dream ceiling.Quarterbacksplay1:17 Exactly how Sam Darnold has aided Justin Jefferson in fantasyField Yates breaks just how Sam Darnold has actually improved his and Justin Jefferson's dream output.Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings (43.6%): Darnold's awakening has been actually spectacular to view. He has currently scored 19-plus dream factors in three trustworthy games, as yet he's amazingly still readily available in numerous games. Darnold is flourishing in scalp train Kevin O'Connell's offensive program, along with Justin Jefferson and also Jordan Addison as his top pair of receivers. He likewise excels under the gun as well as when blitzed, which is actually a useful quality offered the considerable rise in stress rates this season. Darnold gets on the QB1 radar for Week 5 in Greater london against his previous staff, the Jets.Justin Area, Pittsburgh Steelers (34.0%): Specialization had a season-high 31.9 imagination aspects against the Colts on Sunday. He came to be the first player in Steelers history to throw for 300 passing yards, rush for 50 yards and also possess pair of rushing credit ratings in a single activity. He has currently racked up 18-plus fantasy ideas in consecutive games. Along With the Dallas Cowboys self defense handling a number of traumas heading into Full week 5, Fields can be seen as a premium QB2. Dallas gives up the fourth-most QB fantasy factors every video game, making this an incredibly ideal matchup.Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars (33.2% rostered): Lawrence performed finish with a season-high 14.7 imagination factors Sunday against the Houston Texans. In Week 5, he deals with a Indianapolis Colts protection that has made it possible for merely under twenty dream aspects per game to QBs. This match might be a terrific possibility for him to transform factors about, especially along with Brian Thomas Jr., Religious Kirk and also Gabe Davis as his leading three receivers.Andy Dalton, Carolina Panthers (8.9%): Dalton's dream functionality Sunday versus the Bengals produced merely 15.7 factors, which wasn't as excellent as his 24.5 factors versus the Raiders in Week 3. Nonetheless, he stays a dependable possibility for dream supervisors coping with QB concerns, particularly in superflex formats. With upcoming competitions against the Bears, Falcons and Commanders, Dalton may be deemed a low-end QB2 as managers browse bye weeks.Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts (0.2%): Flacco revealed he still has some magic left, slashing 15.0 dream aspects versus the Steelers while substituting Richardson, that injured a hip in the first quarter. It was actually revitalizing to observe a Colts quarterback efficiently distribute the soccer. Already, it's unclear whether Richardson's trauma is actually significant, however it may be important to certainly not hurry him back, offered his inconsistency. If Flacco begins in Full week 5 versus a Jaguars self defense that makes it possible for the second-most QB fantasy aspects every game, he could come down on the QB2 radar.Running backsplay0:49 Bucky Irving's Full week 5 dream outlookDaniel Dopp as well as Stephania Alarm count on Bucky Irving to accomplish well in Week 5 even with injury concerns.Bucky Irving, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (51.7%): I know Irving is actually rostered in merely over 50% of games, yet he must be your leading RB aim at if he's still accessible. Before the Week 4 activity against the Eagles, files pointed out Irving would acquire even more job-- and also he performed. Despite having a hamstring issue, he possessed 11 touches and also a season-high 12.5 dream factors. Rachaad White, that possessed gastrointestinal disorder the day before the video game, managed 12 contacts and also 10.4 dream factors. Go obtain Irving.Braelon Allen, New York Squirts (45.4%): Allen led the Spurts in hurrying yards on Sunday versus the Broncos. The Jets' RB committee seems to be to be tightening up, with Allen finishing the activity with 9 styles and also 5.1 fantasy factors, while Breece Venue possessed 12 styles as well as just 2.8 aspects. It's also worth noting that Allen is actually getting a much higher percent of early-down snaps, very likely to assist handle Venue's amount of work. No matter, Allen ought to be actually rostered just about everywhere and holds standalone value. If Venue skips any time, the rookie will immediately get on the RB1 radar.Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys (43.3%): Dowdle had a season-high 12 contacts as well as 13.1 imagination points Thursday evening versus the Giants. He leads the Cowboys backfield in both touches and dream aspects. The principal concern is that Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott and Deuce Vaughn are all receiving snaps as well as touches. That claimed, with NFL groups balancing 119.7 hurrying lawns per game (one of the most by means of Full week 4 this century) and also the created thrill rate at 39.8% (the highest possible given that 2010), landing a starting RB off the disclaimer wire is actually still a wonderful find.Editor's Picks1 RelatedTyler Allgeier, Atlanta Ga Falcons (41.7%): Allgeier finished with 10 styles (for the 2nd time this time) and also 10.0 fantasy points against the Saints on Sunday. Thus far in 2024, he flaunts a higher yards per surge as well as yards after connect with per attempt than Bijan Robinson. I'm not mentioning Allgeier is going to supplant Robinson in the Falcons' RB board, however it's crystal clear he has a role as well as standalone value in imagination. If Robinson misses whenever, Allgeier is going to definitely be on the RB1 radar.Alexander Mattison, Las Vegas Raiders (30.6%): Mattison leads the Raiders backfield along with 41.6 dream times by means of four activities, regardless of possessing less touches than Zamir White. He's a far better receiver away from the backfield and also even more skillful at preventing attacks. Mattison is entitled to more contacts. In Week 5, the Raiders experience a Broncos defense that loses hope the eighth-most RB receptions every game. This is actually key since, while the Broncos position third in operate cease gain price, the Raiders' outrageous line rates last in operate block win price. Mattison could possibly discover themself intensely targeted against Denver.Kareem Pursuit, Kansas Urban Area Chiefs (21.4%): Quest scored just 10.5 fantasy aspects Sunday versus the Chargers, yet he led Kansas Urban area's backfield with 16 contacts. It is actually also worth taking note that Carson Steele lost a fumble early and also didn't play another breeze after that. The Chiefs possess one of one of the most explosive offenses, thus Quest could be a valuable imagination option if he handles more of the passing-game task along with rushing roles. He ought to be rostered in every leagues.Quick hitsplay1:06 Why Tank Bigsby is a beneficial add-on to dream teamsEric Moody points to uncertainty around Travis Etienne's shoulder concerning why fantasy supervisors should add Storage tank Bigsby.Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars (6.4%): Bigsby led the Jaguars along with an excellent 90 rushing lawns on simply 7 attempts versus the Texans, including a standout 58-yard jog. To put that in standpoint, that's more than the 50 lawns Travis Etienne Jr. overtook his 11 efforts, although Etienne endured a shoulder personal injury in the first quarter. Bigsby has actually appeared great this time and, with the Jaguars resting at 0-4, scalp train Doug Pederson's chair is actually receiving hotter. Don't be stunned if Bigsby begins obtaining a lot more contacts versus the Colts in Full week 5. Trey Preaching, Indianapolis Colts (0.8%): Jonathan Taylor left Sunday's video game against the Steelers because of a second-half ankle joint injury. It is a mild ankle sprain, but it's not clear if he'll any overlook time. Taylor has balanced 19.5 contacts per video game this season. If he is out, Homily will definitely enter an essential part behind an objectionable line that positions second in run block win rate. Also, in Week 5, the Colts face a Jaguars defense that has given up the fourth-most RB dream points.Antonio Gibson, New England Patriots (29.3% rostered): Gibson has actually averaged 9.0 contacts every game. He's a strong pick-up in much deeper layouts due to the fact that the Patriots place 11th in hurrying tries per game. If Rhamondre Stevenson skips opportunity, Gibson can view a massive workload, regardless of whether for an underwhelming offense.Roschon Johnson, Chicago Bears (13.4%): Although D'Andre Swift scored 23 touches and also 29.5 dream factors versus the Rams on Sunday, Johnson seems to have actually safeguarded the change-of-pace part. He posted just 8.6 imagination factors, however participated in additional snaps than Khalil Herbert.Tight endsplay0:34 Why Tucker Kraft possesses Industry Yates' attentionField Yates describes exactly how Tucker Kraft's opportunities continue to increase in the Packers' offense.Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers (4.5%): Kraft set season highs Sunday versus the Vikings along with 9 aims for, 6 functions, 53 acquiring backyards as well as 17.3 dream aspects. Jordan Affection tossed the reception 54 times due to the fact that the Packers were actually tracking all video game long, yet Kraft's performance still bodes effectively for when the Packers have an even more balanced strike. Up upcoming in Week 5, Veggie Bay deals with the Rams-- a team that has lost hope the fourth-most TE fantasy aspects every game.Tyler Conklin, New york city Planes (35.7%): The Broncos turned off the Planes' injustice Sunday, yet Conklin's engagement was a brilliant location, as he observed 8 targets. He places 3rd in options work on the Planes this season and also uses a higher portion of breaks. In Week 5, New york city experiences a Vikings defense that has enabled the 10th-most overall gardens per activity, offering Conklin an opportunity to keep involved.Cade Otton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6.2%): It has been a tough time for cramping sides, with simply twenty touchdowns recorded by the posture-- on rate for the least with Week 4 since 1992. The main thing to note: Otton has actually scored 17 aim ats over recent 2 games. He has additionally scored double-digit fantasy aspects in successive matches. As our company head right into the bye full weeks, Otton is actually a strong streaming choice for those in demand, particularly Thursday evening against the Falcons.