Look, last week’s sleeper picks were a mixed bag. Brian Robinson was a Monday night hero for us, no doubt, but let’s be real, the rest of the sheet felt kinda ‘meh.’ For Week 5, we’re dialing it up, aiming for a higher hit rate, and guess what? We’re kicking things off where the Detroit secondary is playing like it’s open season for quarterbacks.
Quarterback Chaos and Running Back Rolls
If you’re scrambling for a QB in Week 5, Jacoby Brissett needs to be on your radar, even if he let us down against the Giants last week. The dude is rostered in only 47% of Yahoo leagues, which is wild considering the matchup. Detroit’s secondary? Absolute wreckage. They’ve been ravaged by injuries and crushed on the field, giving up a whopping 1,216 passing yards and 11 touchdowns through just four weeks. Brissett’s got some serious weapons with elite tight end Trey McBride and emerging wide receiver Michael Wilson. Every game Detroit plays turns into a carnival, and this week in Arizona, we’re buying another ticket.
On the ground, we’ve got a couple of running back plays that could be gold. Brian Robinson, rostered in 45% of leagues, is getting a meaty role every single week for the Falcons, even as an understudy to Bijan Robinson. He’s punched in 35 carries and four touchdowns in his last three games, and guess what? Baltimore’s run defense has been below average in 2026. As bye weeks start hitting hard, Robinson has earned some real standalone value. Then there’s Tyler Allgeier (43% rostered). His true upside is tied to Jeremiyah Love’s ankle, but even if Love suits up, Allgeier is likely to get double-digit touches and maybe even some goal-line work. The Detroit defense, while tough against the run sometimes, still means the Cardinals should move the ball easily and hit the red zone multiple times. He might not be a superstar, but Allgeier is a totally credible pro. And don’t forget Keaton Mitchell (39% rostered), who was the opportunity leader last week with 15 touches in a crowded backfield. The Broncos defense hasn’t exactly lived up to its name, giving up the seventh-most points to opposing backs. Mitchell offers more juice than Omarion Hampton right now.
Wideouts Ready to Surprise
For you wide receiver hunters out there, keep an eye on Dohnte Meyers, only 18% rostered. You probably can’t fire him up unless Ja’Marr Chase or Tee Higgins are out, but with neither veteran practicing Wednesday, you gotta leave the light on. Joe Burrow was super comfortable with Meyers last week, slinging nine targets his way for a solid 7-82-0 line. Miami’s secondary hasn’t been giving up huge numbers on the stat sheet, but that’s been mostly about game flow. Meyers has a decent shot to surprise for the second week in a row.
Then there’s Roman Wilson, a deep cut at 12% rostered. I get it if you’d rather steer clear of the Pittsburgh passing game, but hear me out: Wilson has touchdowns in two straight weeks and has drawn six targets in every single game. He’s clearly clicking with Aaron Rodgers more than Michael Pittman Jr. is, and all of Pittsburgh’s touchdowns this year have come through the air. The Colts present a favorable matchup on the back end, giving up the 12th-most fantasy points to opposing wideouts. And yeah, another Chargers recommendation? Tre’ Harris (11% rostered) has led them in receiving yards for two straight weeks.
These are the guys who could absolutely explode for your fantasy team this week. Go grab ’em!
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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