Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) is back in action for the Week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Legette will return this weekend after a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury. The targets have been there for Legette, but the 24-year-old has been unable to make an impact. Through two games, Legette has hauled in four of his 15 targets for eight yards this season. The Panthers offense isn't having much success right now. Legette clearly needs to build more chemistry with quarterback Bryce Young. Legette is worth a stash in certain formats, but isn't worth a start for Week 5.

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Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker remains a strong fantasy option with a high floor, despite only having one field goal attempt in the team's recent loss. Dicker is still perfect on all his field goal attempts (eight) and extra points this season, reinforcing his status as matchup-proof. The Chargers' offense is widely expected to bounce back at home against a vulnerable Washington Commanders defense, leading to multiple scoring drives and more field goal opportunities than in their previous game. RotoBaller projects Dicker as K6 this week. Fantasy managers should trust this potent offense to rebound and can confidently start Dicker in their lineups.

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen aims to turn volume into production in Week 5 against the Washington Commanders after catching just five passes for 37 yards against the New York Giants. Despite the underwhelming performance, the veteran had seven targets and will face a favorable matchup against Commanders cornerback Trey Amos. The Commanders' secondary is one of the worst in the league, ranking 27th in passing yards allowed per game. RotoBaller moves Allen up to WR15 this week. He remains a borderline WR2 and a strong start in all formats, especially PPR leagues, due to the expected high passing volume. However, managers should monitor his performance over the next few weeks, as aging veterans often start the season productive but tend to decline as the season progresses.

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (calf) is cleared to suit up for the upcoming Week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. The rookie wideout was a bit banged up this week, but is fine for this weekend. It has been a slow start to the season for McMillan. He hauled in four of his eight targets for 62 yards in the loss to the New England Patriots last week. The good news is, McMillan has seen eight targets or more in every game this season. Sadly, McMillan only surpassed 70 receiving yards in a single game once so far. The Panthers offense isn't clicking right now, which is going to limit McMillan's value. Fantasy managers should consider McMillan a high-end WR3 for this weekend.

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston is now firmly established as the team's top wideout entering Week 5, leading in targets, receiving yards, and touchdowns. The former first-round pick was one of the few bright spots in the team's first loss to the New York Giants, catching eight of 11 targets for 98 yards and his fourth touchdown of the season. Johnston now faces a vulnerable Washington Commanders secondary in a prime home matchup. He is expected to draw coverage from CB Marshon Lattimore, but the Commanders' overall passing defense has been significantly exposed, ranking 27th in the NFL in passing yards allowed. RotoBaller upgrades Johnston to WR12 this week. Given his target volume and big-play ability, he is a borderline WR1 and a must-start in all formats.

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Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton has firmly established himself as the Chargers' workhorse after his impressive performance against the New York Giants. Hampton handled the majority of snaps (89%) and rushed 12 times for 128 yards, including a 54-yard touchdown, while adding five catches for 37 yards. The Washington Commanders are stronger against the run than the pass, but they remain vulnerable on the road, allowing 131.5 rushing yards per game away from home. Although star tackle Joe Alt (ankle) is out, the expected return of veteran guard Mekhi Becton (concussion) adds interior stability. RotoBaller projects Hampton as RB7 for this week. Considering his workload, increased targets, and pass-catching skills, he is a solid RB1 and a must-start in all formats.

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey faces a crucial Week 5 matchup after a disappointing fantasy performance against the New York Giants, where he only caught one pass for 11 yards on six targets. Although McConkey is a vital part of the offense, leading the team with 160 routes run at a 93% route rate, his 59.3% catch rate and just one red-zone target in four games indicate limited scoring potential. The Washington Commanders' weak secondary should present a favorable matchup for McConkey, especially against DB Mike Sainristil. While a rebound is likely, RotoBaller downgrades him to WR21. Managers should keep expectations realistic as McConkey is better viewed as a WR3/FLEX option for now.

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young hasn't been able to find much success early in the season. Young posted a 328-yard performance in Week 2, but has been quiet outside of that. In his other three games, Young has been held to 154 passing yards or less. The Panthers offense isn't clicking right now, but they do get a favorable matchup in Week 5. They'll go up against the shaky Miami Dolphins secondary this weekend. Sadly, this offense doesn't have the weapons to get the job done on a consistent basis. Young will offer low-end QB2 value for this weekend.

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is expected to have a strong rebound in Week 5 at home against the Washington Commanders. Herbert's recent performance was impacted by multiple drops from his receivers, limited playing time, and a collapsing pocket against the New York Giants. This resulted in only 203 passing yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and the Chargers' first loss of the season. However, the Commanders present a good chance for recovery, as they rank 27th in the NFL in passing yards allowed (248.5 per game). While star tackle Joe Alt (ankle) is out with a high ankle sprain, the possible return of veteran guard Mekhi Becton (concussion) should help stabilize the interior. Expect the Chargers to be much more cohesive at SoFi Stadium. RotoBaller projects Herbert as QB3 for this week. Fantasy managers should anticipate a bounce-back game and consider him a top-tier QB1.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (knee) will start on Sunday against the hosting Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. Daniels will wear the same brace on his knee that he had on Friday. The second-year signal-caller missed the last two games after spraining his left knee in Week 2. Veteran Marcus Mariota will head back to the bench after going 1-1 as Daniels' replacement. The Commanders' offense will get a boost with the return of Daniels, but he could be limited with his movement outside the pocket, and the matchup isn't ideal on the road against a ball-hawking defense. On top of that, Daniels will be without top receiver Terry McLaurin (quadriceps), who could miss additional time. Still, Daniels' dual-threat abilities at the position put him in the midrange QB1 category in fantasy in his return to the field.

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Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said that wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (heel) will play on Sunday in a Week 5 meeting with the hosting Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. Samuel was looking questionable for this weekend after not practicing on Wednesday or Thursday, but he returned to a full practice on Friday and will be good to go to play on Sunday. Meanwhile, both Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Noah Brown (groin, knee) were ruled out for the second straight game, leaving Samuel as the team's top receiver yet again. The 29-year-old caught all six of his targets for 72 yards and his second touchdown of the season in last week's loss to the Atlanta Falcons, adding three carries for nine yards. Although the Chargers' defense is a strong unit, Samuel should have enough volume to be a must-start in all fantasy lineups, especially with quarterback Jayden Daniels (knee) returning.

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The Dallas Cowboys have ruled out wide receiver/return man KaVontae Turpin (foot) for their Week 5 matchup against the hosting New York Jets on Sunday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelisser. In addition to Turpin, top receiver CeeDee Lamb will miss a second straight game with a high-ankle sprain he suffered in Week 3. Turpin suffered a foot sprain in Sunday night's tie with the Green Bay Packers and was unable to practice all week. With both Lamb and Turpin sidelined this weekend, Jalen Tolbert and Ryan Flournoy should be added to starting three-wide sets alongside George Pickens, who had 100-plus yards and two touchdowns as the WR1 for Dallas against Green Bay. Turpin is most valuable to the Cowboys for his return skills on special teams, but he had also been seeing a bigger role as the WR3 before Lamb's injury. His next chance to return will be in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond made his biggest play of the season on special teams in Week 4, returning a punt 65 yards for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns. Raymond's work as a receiver has been much more subdued, as he has recorded just six catches for 47 yards on nine targets through four games. The Lions' passing game has a favorable matchup on paper in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but Raymond is likely to remain in a limited role on offense. The 31-year-old is buried on the pecking order for targets in Detroit behind wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, tight end Sam LaPorta, and running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Raymond should remain off the radar of fantasy managers in Week 5.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton was able to make a small impact during last week's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Otton hauled in three of his four targets for nine yards. Through four games, Otton has been held to six receptions for 34 yards and no touchdowns. He has played above 90 percent of the offensive snaps each of the last three games. Despite that, Otton doesn't appear to be a viable option in the receiving game right now. Both Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin figure to continue seeing a high volume of targets. Otton can continue to ride the bench until he starts making a consistent impact.

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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has had an underwhelming season so far in terms of fantasy production, recording 16 catches for 177 yards without finding the end zone through his first four games. After earning nine targets in Week 1, LaPorta has been targeted exactly four times by Lions quarterback Jared Goff in each of the last three weeks. LaPorta has a favorable matchup on paper in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati has allowed the third-most passing yards (1,089) and fifth-most passing touchdowns (eight) in the league through four games. The Bengals are also allowing an average of 10 targets per game to tight ends, which is the highest mark in the league. Despite the frustrating production he has provided to this point, LaPorta remains a must-start fantasy tight end in Week 5.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard (foot) is ready to go for this weekend despite missing practice on Wednesday. Shepard returned to a full practice on Thursday and will be ready for the upcoming Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. However, Shepard hasn't really done much on the field this season. He posted an 80-yard performance in Week 3, but has been quiet outside of that. The 32-year-old was held to two receptions for 14 yards last week. The assumption is that Shepard would be more involved with Mike Evans (hamstring) and Bucky Irving (foot) both sidelined. However, Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin both saw double digit targets last week. Possibly, Shepard sees more action this weekend, but shouldn't be viewed as anything more than a desperation option.

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Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates knocked in both his field goal attempts and all four extra-point tries in his team's Week 4 win over the Cleveland Browns. Bates continues to lead the league in extra-point attempts and makes while playing with the high-powered Lions' offense, which is averaging 34.3 points per game through the first four weeks of the season. On paper, Detroit should be able to put up points again in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals, who have allowed 29.8 points per game across their first four games. The weather in Cincinnati on Sunday also looks favorable for kicking, so Bates should be well-positioned for success in Week 5. Bates profiles as a must-start fantasy kicker this week against the Bengals.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka posted his first career 100-yard game during last week's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The rookie wideout continued to impress as he hauled in four of his 10 targets for 101 yards and a touchdown last Sunday. The 22-year-old has stepped up and delivered especially with Mike Evans (hamstring) being absent lately. Egbuka figures to continue being a focal point in the offense for the upcoming Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs figure to go with a pass-heavy approach given lead back Bucky Irving (foot) has been ruled out. Egbuka might be able to surpass his season-high 10 targets pretty quick. Fantasy managers should continue plugging Egbuka into their lineups as a WR1.

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Earning at least one more start, Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Carson Wentz carries some low-end Superflex potential this week against the Cleveland Browns. The veteran has a rough draw, however, as he'll be taking on one of the top defensive lines in football with a patchwork offensive line. Minnesota will play with backup linemen at right tackle, center, and left guard, which isn't ideal for the week in which the Vikings have to deal with Browns superstar defensive end Myles Garrett. In similar circumstances last week, though, Wentz still put up 350 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns. If the Vikings are going to have any chance to win the game, they'll likely need excellent defense and an effective passing game, the latter of which will ask Wentz to post big passing numbers.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) has officially been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Texans. Jackson suffered a strained hamstring in Baltimore's 37-20 blowout loss last week against the Chiefs, and it's been described as a more week-to-week injury. He missed every day of practice this week, all but signaling that he will miss his first game of 2025. Jackson's last missed game due to injury came in Week 14 of the 2022 season, when he missed the Ravens' final five regular-season games and their playoff loss to the Bengals. Jackson's status will be updated again throughout next week, and it's likely that we won't see him until after Baltimore's Week 7 bye. Cooper Rush will start in his place and hopefully keep the offense operating at a competent level.

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