Some waivers from last week worked out great as actual plays in Week 5. Hopefully, some of the people listed below will work out for you in Week 6. We have some injuries to monitor in Jonathan Taylor and Javonte Williams at running back.
As we get more information, I will tweet out my thoughts.
NOTE: If you are new here, this column refers to players rostered in under 50% of Yahoo, ESPN, and Sleeper Leagues.
Quarterbacks
Geno Smith
Geno Smith? I know, I know he is Geno Smith. Add Geno if you are in a 2 QB league or VERY needy at QB. Let’s not go crazy here, but Geno has had over 320 yards and multiple touchdowns for two weeks in a row. Geno has had multiple touchdowns in 3 games this season. He is currently the QB 10 on the season. That is the good news. The bad news is the Saints are up next.
12% rostered on Yahoo
15% rostered on ESPN
18% rostered on Sleeper
5% Free Agent Budget
Zach Wilson
Wilson looked rusty starting the game yesterday. He then came back and played pretty well down the stretch. He had two total touchdowns and over 250 yards passing. If I were hurting at quarterback, I would consider adding Wilson. He produced with usable fantasy numbers at the end of last season and has good players in the skill positions. However, the team isn’t great and will be throwing to stay in games. The Dolphins, who give up the most fantasy points to quarterbacks, are up next.
10% rostered on Yahoo
9% rostered on ESPN
22% rostered on Sleeper
20% Free Agent Budget
Jared Goff
He was in this article last week, and technically I am breaking my rules because he is 52% rostered. But he was the highest-scoring quarterback on Sunday. He has multiple touchdowns in 3 out of 4 games this season, with mine touchdowns over the past three weeks. Unfortunately, the Lions’ defense is so bad that this team will have to throw and score against everyone they play.
52% rostered on Yahoo
44% rostered on ESPN
50% rostered on Sleeper
20% Free Agent Budget
Other quarterbacks to consider if you are desperate:
- Bailey Zappe – He is the next man up for the Patriots. All 2 QB leagues should take notice.
- Teddy Bridgewater – 193 1 TD in relief for Tua. He is starting for now.
Running Backs
Tyler Allgeier
Had 11 touches for the Falcons in Week 4. He turned that into 104 total yards. Allgeier can undoubtedly play. Patterson is dinged up pretty good, and Allgeier split carries with Huntley. Allgeier looks more explosive and also saw a pass. Huntley got the touchdown. With Patterson going to IR, Allgeier is my top waiver priority at running back this week.
16% rostered on Yahoo
16% on ESPN
32% on Sleeper
20% Free Agent Budget
Raheem Mostert
Led the team in running back touches with 17. He took his 15 carries and ran for 69 yards. He had 72% of the snaps at running back. At the same time, Edmunds got the touchdowns, Mostert for most of the usage. This is a backfield trending more towards Mostert taking it over. If I can’t Allgeier, I want Mostert.
50% rostered on Yahoo
53% on ESPN
49% on Sleeper
15% Free Agent Budget
Latavius Murray
He walked off the street and carried the ball 11 times for 57 yards and a touchdown for the Saints in Week 4. He split the workload almost evenly with Mark Ingram. This was a total shocker that he hit the field and played well. If you have the need and/or Kamara, he may be a better solution than Ingram.
NOTE: Signed by the Broncos TODAY! Speculative add with Boone and wait to see how their roles play out.
1% rostered on Yahoo
0% on ESPN
0% on Sleeper
5% Free Agent Budget
Other running backs to consider if you are desperate:
- Caleb Huntley – 56 yards rushing, TD
- Mark Ingram – 30 yards rushing, three receptions for 13 yards receiving
- Mike Boone – 29 total yards
NOTE: Boone could become a top addition off the waiver wire as we get more information. We do not know the status of Javonte Williams at the moment.
Wide Receivers
Corey Davis
With Zach Wilson back, I like Corey Davis for the rest of the season. He has seven targets for five receptions, 74 yards, and a touchdown in Week 4. He has double-digit scores in three out of the four weeks of play. I didn’t trust him much with Flacco and his noodle arm, but Davis (and Elijah Moore) are much more attractive, with Zach leading the attack.
25% rostered on Yahoo
6% on ESPN
29% on Sleeper
15% Free Agent Budget
Josh Reynolds
We expected a good week from Reynolds once we knew Amon-Ra St. Brown would be out. But if you weren’t paying attention, Reynolds now has three straight weeks of double-digit scores in fantasy. He has two touchdowns over that span, along with 21 targets, 16 receptions 215 yards in total. He is the Lions’ number 2 wide receiver, and they will throw the ball a lot.
20% rostered on Yahoo
10% on ESPN
33% on Sleeper
5% Free Agent Budget
George Pickens
I am excited about the quarterback change for the Steelers. Pickens is probably more excited than I am. He has seen an uptick in targets the past two weeks, with week 4 bringing a breakout game. Eight targets for six receptions and 102 yards. Great addition if you need a WR this week
39% rostered on Yahoo
37% on ESPN
58% on Sleeper
12% Free Agent Budget
Other wide receivers to consider:
- Michael Gallup – 3 targets, two receptions, 24 yards TD
- Alec Pierce – 6 targets, four receptions, 80 yards
- Isaiah McKenzie – 6 targets, four receptions, 21 yards, TD
- Jamal Agnew – 6 targets, five receptions, 50 yards, 2 TDs
NOTE: Everyone will be telling you to add Michael Gallup. I agree. I placed him among other guys to consider as I wanted to talk about a couple of other players.
Tight Ends
Tyler Conklin
A new quarterback in the lineup. Conklin still had five targets, three receptions, and 52 yards. He still had a 14% target share. Next week he is playing against the Dolphins, who give up the 5th most points to opposing teams’ tight ends. I will plug and play Conklin myself.
42% rostered on Yahoo
38% on ESPN
53% rostered on Sleeper
20% Free Agent Budget
Will Dissly
Dissly has double-digit scores in 3 out of 4 weeks of the season. He consistently sees targets in the red zone and scoring touchdowns. So if you are tight end needy, and let’s face it, almost all of us are, add him and play him. I know he is touchdown-dependent, but so is every other tight end. Geno is looking at this one, you know. I threw this dart myself in Week 4.
3% rostered on Yahoo
1% on ESPN
5% rostered on Sleeper
5% Free Agent Budget
Other tight ends to consider:
- Mo Alie-Cox – 6 targets, six receptions, 85 yards, 2 TDs
- Hayden Hurst – 4 targets, three receptions, 27 yards, TD
- Robert Tonyan – 2 targets, two receptions, 22 yards, TD
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