With Week 4 in the books, it’s again time to look at the players who excelled in fantasy football despite mainly being unowned.
The player must have been owned in less than 25 percent of ESPN fantasy football leagues to be eligible. One quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, and one tight end will be highlighted each week.
QB - Sam Darnold, Panthers (18.0%) - 301 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 35 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns
Yes, your NFL leading rushing touchdown leader through four weeks is Darnold with five. He had the same amount in his first 38 games through his previous three seasons with the Jets.
He had eight catches for 113 yards and two touchdowns this past weekend, adding to his top-10 credentials, and has found solid chemistry with QB Sam Darnold. https://t.co/2JQqmWry4v
— The News & Observer (@newsobserver) October 5, 2021
RB - Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles (24.7%) - 31 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown, 6 receptions, 58 receiving yards
A fifth-round pick in 2021, Gainwell’s run cut the Eagles’ deficit to five with an early fourth-quarter score from seven yards out. He played a season-high 39% of the offensive snaps in Week 4 according to Pro Football Reference.
My Week 5 Waiver Wire column
— Justin Boone (@justinboone) October 5, 2021
Damien Williams, Trey Lance, Dalton Schultz, Darnell Mooney, Samaje Perine, Kenneth Gainwell, DeVante Parker, Alex Collins, Sam Darnold and over 50 other players mentioned as possible adds. (Will be updated after MNF) https://t.co/3y64ZKSu5R pic.twitter.com/dQaaQrktJN
