Lee Beebe Jr. didn’t just step into a starting role this past week for Indiana, he absolutely *blew up* for the Hoosiers, gashing Northwestern for a mind-boggling 203 rushing yards and a massive 27.0 fantasy points. This dude went from being an intriguing RB2 filling in for the injured Khobie Martin to the hottest running back add in the country after starter Turbo Richard also went down. Talk about seizing an opportunity!
The QB Scene Just Got Interesting
Over in the passing game, Week 4 saw some QBs really separate themselves, especially with ten teams heading into a bye week, pulling some big names off the board. Noah Fifita from Arizona, a grizzled fourth-year starter, shrugged off an early pick-six like it was nothing, slinging four touchdowns and putting up 28.88 points in a solid 34-24 road victory against a tough Wazzu squad. This guy’s completion rate is through the roof at 75.6%, way up from his 62.4% average over the last two seasons. Yeah, it might regress a bit when Big 12 play starts against Cincinnati, but he’s already got 20+ rush yards in three of four games and two scores on the ground. That dual-threat action is pure gold in four-point passing touchdown leagues. He’s ranked 13th among P4 signal-callers, averaging 26.3 PPG, and is easily a justifiable starter this week against a Cincinnati secondary that’s giving up explosive pass plays on 20.3% of completions. That’s 110th in FBS!
And don’t sleep on other guys. Beau Pribula from Virginia, even if his 35.56-point explosion against Delaware was against an easier opponent, has thrown at least two passing touchdowns in every game and boasts a 77% completion rate. His matchups against a sputtering FSU and Syracuse are looking mighty appealing. Mason McKenzie from Boston College is another one, with HC Bill O’Brien building that offense around his playmaking. McKenzie’s 363 rushing yards are second among P4 QBs, and he’s hit 25 points in three of four games. These guys are stepping up big time when the league needs them.
Beebe’s Breakout and What’s Next
Let’s get back to Beebe, though. What an absolute stunner. Even before taking over completely, he was already 10th among P4 RBs in rushing yards and 6th in EPA/play. This Indiana offense is no joke either, leading the nation in explosive plays at 12%. And now? He gets to run against a dismal Rutgers defense that’s ranked 127th in rushing success rate allowed. That’s a huge green light! With Turbo Richard’s injury looking like a multi-week thing, Beebe’s got the keys to the kingdom.
It’s Week 5, and the fantasy landscape is shifting fast with those bye weeks hitting hard. Players from Texas, Ole Miss, Utah, Oklahoma State, Oregon, and Kansas State are all out. Guys like Beebe and Fifita aren’t just filling in; they’re making a serious case to be permanent fixtures in your lineup. Keep your eyes glued to their Week 5 matchups because these performances are for real.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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