Fantasy Football Sleepers: Several backup RBs with potential to gain ground in Week 5

Week 4 was a solid run for the fantasy football sleeper page. Geno Smith and Andy Dalton each finished inside the QB1 starting line, and Xavier Legette and Roschon Johnson both had touchdowns, even if Johnson didn’t push past D’Andre Swift as we had hoped. Anyway, there were hits. Let’s try to keep the momentum rolling.

TE Tucker Kraft at Rams (46% rostered)

I suspect this could be the last week Kraft qualifies for this column, which focuses on players rostered in less than half of Yahoo leagues. He was a smash in Week 4 against Minnesota (6-53-1, nine targets), and don’t overlook the 2-point conversion catch, either. Not only does that play score in all fantasy leagues, but it also reflects possible goal-line equity going forward.

Green Bay’s passing tree is a little tidier these days with Christian Watson hurt. The Rams have struggled with their seam coverage, allowing the sixth-most points to the tight end position. Kraft’s matchups get harder in the weeks ahead, but that’s a problem for a different day. Last week’s Kraft usage can easily carry over into Week 5.

RB Trey Sermon at Jaguars (31%)

We’re still trying to figure out exactly what Sermon is as a pro — he’s only seen 87 carries through four professional seasons. But he’s made an adequate 4.3 yards from those opportunities, and the Colts might need him to start in Week 5 while Jonathan Taylor rehabs an ankle injury. Fantasy managers probably can’t call on Sermon confidently should Taylor dress on Sunday, but if Taylor is scratched, the plug-and-play is approved. Jacksonville is the seventh-best draw for opposing running backs.

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RB Alexander Mattison at Broncos (37%)

The sledding could be rough against a Broncos defense that sprung upsets on the Buccaneers and Jets the last two weeks. But Mattison has outplayed Zamir White all year and White lost a fumble last week; even head coach Antonio Pierce has suggested it’s…

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Publish date : 2024-10-03 17:14:45

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