A list of fantasy football players you should add, drop or ignore for Week 5. Follow @walterfootball for updates.
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Woody Marks, RB, Texans (Priority: Very High)
Woody Marks is owned in just a third of ESPN leagues, but he has apparently surpassed Nick Chubb. I’m sure he’ll split the workload with Chubb in some sort of fashion, but he handled most of the workload late versus Tennessee.
Emari Demarcado, RB, Cardinals (Priority: High)
Trey Benson is out for 4-6 weeks out of the blue. Emari Demercado is an obvious add.
Tyjae Spears, RB, Titans (Priority: High)
Tyjae Spears is due to come off IR, so he should be added, especially in PPR leagues.
Malik Washington, WR, Dolphins (Priority: High)
I’ve been saying to add Malik Washington when Tyreek Hill gets hurt. Hill suffered a horrible knee injury against the Jets. Washington will see a big uptick in targets.
Darren Waller, TE, Dolphins (Priority: Medium-High)
Darren Waller is back! Waller had a big game against the Jets. What makes him more appealing than normal is that Tyreek Hill suffered an injury. Keep in mind that Waller is a big injury risk, but he should be picked up if you need a tight end.
Kendre Miller, RB, Saints (Priority: Medium)
Kendre Miller had 11 carries compared to 15 by Alvin Kamara in Buffalo. Given Kamara’s age and poor durability, Miller could be in for a big workload late in the year.
Romeo Doubs, WR, Packers (Priority: Medium)
Romeo Doubs just caught three touchdown passes, albeit in his easiest matchup of the year. With all the injuries the Packers have at receiver, Doubs should be owned.
Darius Slayton, WR, Giants (Priority: Medium)
With Malik Nabers out for the year, Darius Slayton becomes the Giants’ No. 1 outside receiver. Theo Johnson is worth a look as well if you need a tight end.
Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Steelers (Priority: Low)
Kenneth Gainwell just had a monster game. The problem is that the Steelers have a bye next week, and Jaylen Warren could be back from injury in Week 6. Still, Gainwell is worth adding just in case Warren’s injury lingers.
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Patriots
TreVeyon Henderson had just five touches in Week 2, but he’s way too talented not to see the ball going forward. He saw an increased workload in Week 3 after Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson both fumbled.
Jameson Williams, WR, Lions
Jameson Williams has had some dud performances, but he led the team with eight target against Cleveland.
Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints
Alvin Kamara recently ran for about 100 yards, so it’s time to sell high. Kamara is an older running back who will just wear down as the season progresses.
Travis Etienne, RB, Jaguars
Another big Travis Etienne game is another opportunity to trade him.
Caleb Williams, QB, Bears
Caleb Williams recently had a great game, but he had the easiest matchup of the year versus Dallas.
Luther Burden, WR, Bears
Luther Burden had a great fantasy performance in Week 3, but scored on a trick play. He’s still losing snaps to Olamide Zaccheaus.
Stefon Diggs, WR, Patriots
Stefon Diggs was finally productive, but he’s an old player coming off a torn ACL.
Marvin Mims, WR, Broncos
Don’t be fooled by Marvin Mims’ stat line on Monday night. He’s not a real football player. Though, if you believe he’ll generate interest, feel free to pick him up and trade him, much like I recommended with Tre Tucker last week.
Adonai Mitchell, WR, Colts
Adonai Mitchell could have had 97 yards and a touchdown, but he was playing so much because Alec Pierce was out with a concussion.
Tre Tucker, WR, Raiders
I’m not buying this recent Tre Tucker result. He had five total catches heading into Week 3.
Cooper Kupp, WR, Seahawks
Cooper Kupp is back to doing nothing.
Malik Nabers, WR, Giants
Out for the year with a torn ACL.
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Don’t know whom to start? Check out the Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings to see whom I’d use in my fantasy lineup.
Fantasy Football: Add
Woody Marks, RB, Texans (Priority: Very High) Woody Marks is owned in just a third of ESPN leagues, but he has apparently surpassed Nick Chubb. I’m sure he’ll split the workload with Chubb in some sort of fashion, but he handled most of the workload late versus Tennessee.
Emari Demarcado, RB, Cardinals (Priority: High) Trey Benson is out for 4-6 weeks out of the blue. Emari Demercado is an obvious add.
Tyjae Spears, RB, Titans (Priority: High) Tyjae Spears is due to come off IR, so he should be added, especially in PPR leagues.
Malik Washington, WR, Dolphins (Priority: High) I’ve been saying to add Malik Washington when Tyreek Hill gets hurt. Hill suffered a horrible knee injury against the Jets. Washington will see a big uptick in targets.
Darren Waller, TE, Dolphins (Priority: Medium-High) Darren Waller is back! Waller had a big game against the Jets. What makes him more appealing than normal is that Tyreek Hill suffered an injury. Keep in mind that Waller is a big injury risk, but he should be picked up if you need a tight end.
Kendre Miller, RB, Saints (Priority: Medium) Kendre Miller had 11 carries compared to 15 by Alvin Kamara in Buffalo. Given Kamara’s age and poor durability, Miller could be in for a big workload late in the year.
Romeo Doubs, WR, Packers (Priority: Medium) Romeo Doubs just caught three touchdown passes, albeit in his easiest matchup of the year. With all the injuries the Packers have at receiver, Doubs should be owned.
Darius Slayton, WR, Giants (Priority: Medium) With Malik Nabers out for the year, Darius Slayton becomes the Giants’ No. 1 outside receiver. Theo Johnson is worth a look as well if you need a tight end.
Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Steelers (Priority: Low) Kenneth Gainwell just had a monster game. The problem is that the Steelers have a bye next week, and Jaylen Warren could be back from injury in Week 6. Still, Gainwell is worth adding just in case Warren’s injury lingers.
Fantasy Football: Buy Low
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Patriots TreVeyon Henderson had just five touches in Week 2, but he’s way too talented not to see the ball going forward. He saw an increased workload in Week 3 after Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson both fumbled.
Jameson Williams, WR, Lions Jameson Williams has had some dud performances, but he led the team with eight target against Cleveland.
Fantasy Football: Sell High
Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints Alvin Kamara recently ran for about 100 yards, so it’s time to sell high. Kamara is an older running back who will just wear down as the season progresses.
Travis Etienne, RB, Jaguars Another big Travis Etienne game is another opportunity to trade him.
Caleb Williams, QB, Bears Caleb Williams recently had a great game, but he had the easiest matchup of the year versus Dallas.
Fantasy Football: Ignore
Luther Burden, WR, Bears Luther Burden had a great fantasy performance in Week 3, but scored on a trick play. He’s still losing snaps to Olamide Zaccheaus.
Stefon Diggs, WR, Patriots Stefon Diggs was finally productive, but he’s an old player coming off a torn ACL.
Marvin Mims, WR, Broncos Don’t be fooled by Marvin Mims’ stat line on Monday night. He’s not a real football player. Though, if you believe he’ll generate interest, feel free to pick him up and trade him, much like I recommended with Tre Tucker last week.
Adonai Mitchell, WR, Colts Adonai Mitchell could have had 97 yards and a touchdown, but he was playing so much because Alec Pierce was out with a concussion.
Tre Tucker, WR, Raiders I’m not buying this recent Tre Tucker result. He had five total catches heading into Week 3.
Fantasy Football: Drop
Cooper Kupp, WR, Seahawks Cooper Kupp is back to doing nothing.
Malik Nabers, WR, Giants Out for the year with a torn ACL.
Don’t know whom to start? Check out the Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings to see whom I’d use in my fantasy lineup.
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