With Week 4 in the books, let’s once again look at the top players who were mostly unowned.
In order to be eligible for this list, 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 one tight end will be highlighted.
Two players from the Packers found their way onto the list after their Monday Night Football performance. They supplanted Ke’Shawn Vaughn and O.J. Howard, the latter of which will now miss the season with a torn Achilles.
Quarterback - Teddy Bridgewater, Panthers (276 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 1 interception, 32 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown)
Prior to Bridgewater’s 18-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter on Sunday was his first score on the ground since December 20, 2015. It was also his first time this season that he had multiple passing touchdowns.
Fantasy football Week 5 waiver wire QBs: Justin Herbert, Teddy Bridgewater, Derek Carr, others https://t.co/ssslenKGjq
— Pennsylvania Sports (@pasports) October 5, 2020
Running back - Jamaal Williams, Packers (10 rushing yards, 8 receptions, 95 receiving yards)
It wasn’t a great game on the ground for Williams (1.25 yards per carry), but Rodgers looked for him often via the air. In the previous two games, he had just one reception.
I aspire to be as relaxed as Jamaal Williams on gameday... 😂
— Gridiron (@Gridiron) October 6, 2020
He was absolutely VIBING last night! 💃 pic.twitter.com/aAcVhxFG0I