Here’s a look at the Week 5 fantasy stars who were likely unowned. In order to be eligible to make an appearance, the player must have been owned in less than 25 percent of ESPN fantasy football leagues. Each week, one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, and a tight end will be highlighted.
Quarterback - Teddy Bridgewater, Saints (314 passing yards, 4 passing touchdowns, 1 interception, 7 rushing yards)
Sunday marked just the second time in Bridgewater’s 32 career starts in which he threw for four touchdown passes (also threw four on December 20, 2015). As a matter of fact, those are the only two games where he’s thrown for more than two.
"Every morning, I'm able to wake up and put my feet on the ground, I'm able to tie my own shoes, and there was a time in my life that I wasn't able to do that."@Saints QB Teddy Bridgewater is thankful for the win, but more thankful just to be on the field. pic.twitter.com/EjNQoBZFV0
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 6, 2019
Running back - Chase Edmonds, Cardinals (68 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown, 3 receptions, 18 receiving yards)
Edmonds has slowly seen his playing time increase as the year has gone on, and he received a season-high eight carries in Week 5. His 37-yard touchdown scamper midway through the fourth quarter gave the Cardinals a 14-point lead. He is included in Sports Illustrated’s Week 6 waiver wire pickups.
#AZCardinals RB Chase Edmonds among nine fantasy football waiver wire targets this week 👇 https://t.co/lBzych5gPt
— Broncos Wire (@TheBroncosWire) October 8, 2019