"Because of that, this column will focus mostly on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues, with occasional exceptions. With Jordan Love and Caleb Williams on byes this week, we'll start at the quarterback position, where I have two signal-callers ready to be picked up for the Week 5 slate of games. There's also a group of wide receivers to discuss, along with two potential replacements in Arizona at running back for injured Trey Benson."
"Dart's ability to produce as a runner -- on both designed carries and scramble attempts -- moves him up the Week 5 ranks against a Saints defense giving up 20.6 fantasy PPG (fifth most) to opposing quarterbacks. Dart threw for only 111 yards and a score in last week's win over the Chargers, and we know that star wide receiver Malik Nabers is down for the season (ACL)."
"CloseMatt Bowen is a fantasy football and NFL writer for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2015, writes regularly for ESPN+ and spent multiple years on "NFL Matchup." After graduating from the University of Iowa, Matt played safety in the NFL for St. Louis, Green Bay, Washington and Buffalo over seven seasons. At various points during the fantasy football season, injuries, bye weeks and breaking news can cause you to need reinforcements for your fantasy lineup."
Weekly late-week waiver recommendations highlight under-rostered players available in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues, prioritizing deeper-league needs. Two quarterbacks are suggested for Week 5, including Dart, whose designed runs and scramble ability boost his fantasy ceiling against a Saints defense allowing 20.6 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. Dart passed modestly last week but produced 54 rushing yards on 10 carries and a rushing touchdown. The slate also includes wide receiver options, two possible Arizona running back replacements for injured Trey Benson, multiple tight-end alternatives and a defense with pass-rush upside.
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