NFLOct 9
Week 5 Fantasy Football Late Pickups Spotlight Stroud and Washington
Injuries and tough matchups create opportunities for several low-rostered players across positions this week.
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Quarterback Targets
Kirk Cousins has put up 20 or more points in three straight games while throwing at least two touchdown passes in each of his four outings. The Raiders signal-caller benefits from heavy red-zone usage and can be deployed in superflex formats against the Patriots. Stroud posted a season-high 23.08 points last week after Nico Collins returned and should still offer QB2 value versus the Titans despite a tougher draw. Love is averaging 16.2 fantasy points per game with two touchdown passes in every contest and can be considered a QB2 option against the Bears. Watson brings dual-threat appeal with 16.7 fantasy points per game and vertical shots available in the passing game.
Wide Receiver Additions
Malik Washington has scored 11 or more points in back-to-back weeks while averaging seven targets and posting at least two carries in each of the last two games. Keenan Allen is expected to return from a groin issue and can be used as a WR3 after scoring 18.3 points in Week 3. Darius Cooper and Dontayvion Wicks serve as deeper-league options with Smith still sidelined. Fields is a matchup play against a Commanders defense that ranks near the bottom versus wide receivers. Douglas should see more work with Hollins out.
Running Back and Tight End Help
Brian Robinson Jr. scored a season-high 25.7 points in Week 4 and has seen double-digit carries in three straight games. Keaton Mitchell led the Chargers backfield with 15 touches last week. Brenton Strange posted a season-high 16.5 points while catching seven of eight targets and has reached double digits in two of four games.
Defense Streams
The Browns have recorded at least one interception and three or more sacks in each of their last three games. The Bengals have generated four sacks over their past three contests and face a Dolphins offense that ranks last in scoring.
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