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Quarterback includes: as specified above, Week 4 was a suggestion of the need for versatility in dream football. While rostering 2 quarterbacks is not a technique I frequently utilize in all other years, this is a season when most of my teams are rostering 2 quarterbacks just in case. Ill try to highlight a couple of names weekly to consider for your lineup at this position.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Miami Dolphins (28.0%): Three video games with a minimum of 20 points this season. Its a roller-coaster ride, however often an enjoyable one.
Gardner Minshew II, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars (45.9%): Another quarterback with a minimum of 20 points in three of four games. Minshew makes it take place.
Justin Herbert, QB, Los Angeles Chargers (11.8%): The talent is apparent, and the advantage is considerable. Herbert is going to be an exceptional quarterback in time and is already a fantasy factor to consider.
Week 4 worked as a pointer of the importance of versatility and depth in the NFL. One game was held off completely and another delayed by a day, with a long day of uncertainty as the league worked to decide how to finest proceed with the Chiefs-Patriots game originally arranged for 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday.
This season has actually currently been and will continue to be unlike any other. Its the reality of a season in the middle of a pandemic. And this wasnt something we didnt anticipate; we just satisfied the truth of the scenario in a more glaring way this week.
Among the core realities of dream football is that we have so little control over what takes place on Sundays. We should be willing to be dynamic and flexible. Along those lines, as it pertains to your lineup, this is a year to work as difficult as you can to cover your bases as much as possible.
Heres the Week 5 ESPN Fantasy waiver wire column.
Note: Players in this column are readily available in more than 50% of leagues on ESPN.com.
Week 5 byes: Packers, Lions
Justin Jackson, RB, Los Angeles Chargers (8.8%): The first action in this procedure is checking on Joshua Kelley, who was available in around 44% of leagues as of this writing. With Austin Ekeler out for multiple weeks, per Adam Schefter, Kelley is in line to start, however Jackson needs to serve as a helpful equivalent.
Dalton Schultz, TE, Dallas Cowboys (32.6%): Schultz has actually ended up being the gamer lots of believed Blake Jarwin would be prior to his season-ending knee injury, as Schultz is accumulating catches and targets of late (24 targets in three weeks). The Cowboys defense is beyond description today– though a screen comes to mind– indicating Dak Prescott has and will continue to toss a heap. Schultz can remain hectic in this offense.
DErnest Johnson, RB, Cleveland Browns (0.0%): Nick Chubb is being positioned on IR with an MCL injury and is expected to miss out on about 6 weeks, so we must now think about the possibility of a function for Johnson up until Chubb returns. He actioned in on Sunday with 95 hurrying lawns as Kareem Hunts backup and ran incredibly well. The Browns have actually effectively folded two running backs into the mix this season, and while its tough to count on Johnson belonging of your lineup right away, hes a consideration. A stashable include.
Hunter Renfrow, WR, Las Vegas Raiders (36.1%): Injuries have actually squashed the Raiders at wide receiver of late. Henry Ruggs III and Bryan Edwards both missed Week 4.
Scotty Miller, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11.3%): The Bucs top duo of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin have been banged up already this season, and Godwin is a stretch to play this Thursday against the Bears. Miller earned Tom Bradys trust in training camp and has actually appeared early this season with double-digit scoring in 3 of four games (the three video games in which he saw a minimum of 5 targets). In case Godwin sits on Thursday, Miller is currently on the deeper-league flex consideration radar and need to most definitely stay rostered in all leagues.
Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars (27.8%): There are signs of a breakout from Shenault, who notched a career-high 86 receiving yards in Week 4. The Jaguars have actually been innovative and crafty in the methods theyve used Shenault, who has double-digit scoring in three of 4 games and approximately five targets per video game. When the abundant bye weeks hit, an enjoyable stash to have on your roster for.
TreQuan Smith, WR, New Orleans Saints (20.1%): Michael Thomas is bound to return quickly, possibly as early as Week 5. Lets develop that his return might immediately render all other Saints wideouts not likely to be in your fantasy lineups. However Smith has stepped up with Thomas out, posting 13 catches on 17 targets and a set of touchdowns. I d suggest stashing and adding Smith in any league, however for anyone who rosters Thomas, hes a must-add for insurance coverage functions moving forward.
Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals (25.0%): It feels almost sacrilegious to say, but if I were rostering a second Bengals pass receiver beyond Tyler Boyd, Higgins may be the pick. He published another 77 receiving backyards on 4 catches and 7 targets in Week 4, looking the part of a gamer who was simply one pick away from going in the NFLs first round of the draft. Higgins is an athletic receiver with fantastic size, and Joe Burrow has been money so far. Higgins is precisely the kind of upside wideout I like to have on my bench.
CloseField Yates has previous experience interning with the New England Patriots on both their training and scouting staffs. A graduate of Wesleyan University (CT), he is a regular contributor to ESPN Bostons Patriots protection and ESPN Insider.
Dalton Schultz, TE, Dallas Cowboys (32.6%): Schultz has ended up being the gamer many thought Blake Jarwin would be prior to his season-ending knee injury, as Schultz is piling up catches and targets of late (24 targets in three weeks). DErnest Johnson, RB, Cleveland Browns (0.0%): Nick Chubb is being put on IR with an MCL injury and is expected to miss about six weeks, so we must now think about the possibility of a function for Johnson up until Chubb returns. Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars (27.8%): There are indications of a breakout from Shenault, who notched a career-high 86 receiving yards in Week 4. An enjoyable stash to have on your lineup for when the abundant bye weeks struck.
TreQuan Smith, WR, New Orleans Saints (20.1%): Michael Thomas is bound to return soon, possibly as early as Week 5.
