Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season is almost officially over after a thrilling weekend.
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 6.
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’ll update this after the Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints play on Monday Night Football.
1
RB Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – AUGUST 09: Jaylen Wright #25 of the Miami Dolphins runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter in a preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
You know the drill. Any Dolphins running back is fantasy gold. If De’Von Achane misses time, he could be good.
2
WR Allen Lazard, New York Jets
Oct 1, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (10) makes a catch as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) defends during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
He’s been up and down, but it’s clear he’s WR2 (for now?) in New York. That’s worth something.
3
RB Tyrone Tracy, New York Giants
Aug 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) runs in the backfield against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rausenberger-USA TODAY Sports
Hmm. Will Sunday’s performance in replacement of Devin Singletary mean a future as RB1? Worth picking him up to find out.
4
WR Jalen Tolbert, Dallas Cowboys
Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; DDallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert (1) leaves the field after a 20-17 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
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The Cowboys need a WR2, and maybe he’s it with Brandin Cooks out?
5
QB Daniel Jones, New York Giants
Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) signals during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Don’t laugh. If you need a QB in a bye week, he’s got a good matchup next week and Malik Nabers presumably coming back.
6
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]
He’s absolutely in a timeshare with Travis Etienne.
