Ja’Marr Chase going down on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a concussion, getting ruled out for the rest of the game, hit fantasy managers like a sack on Joe Burrow. With Chase potentially sidelined for Week 5, it means one thing: the waiver wire is about to get hotter than a chili dog at T-Mobile Park in July. You’ve gotta move fast, and these are the names you’ll be hearing everywhere.
The Birds’ New Target Emerges, But What’s The Catch?
Let’s talk about Darius Cooper for the Philadelphia Eagles. The dude hauled in two touchdowns on Sunday, and he even snagged another one back in Week 2. That kind of production is gonna put him on everyone’s radar this week, no doubt about it. But hold up, because there’s some serious context you gotta keep in mind before you go all-in. On Sunday, the Eagles were playing without both DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert. Yeah, those are big names. When those guys are healthy, they’re way higher in the pecking order than Cooper in that pass game. Plus, wideouts Dontayvion Wicks and Makai Lemon are probably gonna be more central to the game plan than Cooper, too. So, if you’re picking him up, you’re basically crossing your fingers for another end zone dance. His value is definitely way up there without Smith or Goedert, but you gotta proceed with caution here. We’ve seen this story before.
Cincy Needs Help, And Buffalo’s Got Talent
Over in Cincinnati, with Chase potentially out for another week and Andrei Iosivas already on injured reserve, the Bengals are going to need someone to step up behind Tee Higgins. Dohnte Meyers looks like the most likely guy. He actually put in work on Sunday, becoming Joe Burrow’s No. 2 option out wide, even though Higgins and running back Chase Brown were leading the charge. Look, you probably haven’t heard of Meyers until now, and that’s fair. Nobody’s thrilled to grab a guy they barely know. But if you’re in a real pinch, he’s worth a shot. The Bengals are a pass-heavy offense, that’s a safe bet.
Then there’s Keon Coleman for the Buffalo Bills. Is it finally his time to shine? Coleman was fantastic on Sunday, stepping into a much bigger role after DJ Moore got a shoulder injury against the New England Patriots. Yeah, Coleman’s been sporadic in his career, and even this year, but Sunday felt different. It was a sign he might be ready to take on a more prominent role. Obviously, Moore’s injury status is a huge factor in how much upside Coleman really has for Week 5, but let me tell you, out of all the guys on this list, Coleman’s raw talent is the most tantalizing. And it sure doesn’t hurt that Josh Allen is the one slinging him passes.
So, as we head into Week 5, you’ve got some tough choices to make. Chase’s injury just blew the doors open, and if you’re looking for help at wide receiver, these three are gonna be the hottest names. Better act fast, because everyone else is already doing their homework.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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