October 1, 2024 8: 46 am ET
Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season is officially over after a thrilling weekend of football action.
And if you play fantasy football, you’re already planning ahead with waivers after a busy slate of games.
That’s what we’re here for, a roundup of some of the players you could be targeting ahead of Week 5.
Some of the names below might be taken already, but if not, there are a bunch of dudes who could change your fantasy fortunes this season. Let’s run through them, in no particular order, and we’ve updated this after the two games that were played on Monday Night Football.
1
RB Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs
Sep 29, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) runs for a first down before he is forced out of bounds by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley (0) in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
He’s probably already rostered in your league, but: he had 14 carries for 69 yards and a couple of catches. Carson Steele took a backseat.
2
WR Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts
Oct 22, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (1) runs the ball for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
He’s back! And maybe his big eight-catch game means he’ll be a bigger part of this offense.
3
WR Wan’dale Robinson, New York Giants
Oct 16, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson (17) reacts during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
He’s become a PPR king. Even if high yardage isn’t there, high volume is a good thing.
4
WR Jalen Nailor, Minnesota Vikings
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 29: Jalen Nailor #83 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball against Eric Stokes #21 of the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter of the game at Lambeau Field on September 29, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
He’s scored in three of four games. That’s something, although Jordan Addison’s return doesn’t help.
5
RB Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) hangs on to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) as he passes the ball to Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (4) who tipped the pass for an interception during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-3. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Timeshare coming in Jacksonville? Worth investing in.
6
WR Dontayvion Wicks, Green Bay Packers
Sep 17, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (13) in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Looks like he could be WR2 in Green Bay, and he’s explosive as heck. Go get him.
7
QB Joe Flacco, Indianapolis C