Roman Wilson was already making noise as Pittsburgh’s No. 2 receiver, doing serious work behind DK Metcalf. But now, with Michael Pittman sidelined for multiple weeks after injuring his foot in Week 4, Wilson’s stock is absolutely skyrocketing heading into Week 5 against the Colts. This guy is in a prime position to become an immediate fantasy impact player, and you don’t want to miss out.
Wilson’s Numbers Don’t Lie: He’s a Must-Add
This isn’t just a hunch, either. Wilson’s been getting six targets in every single game this season. He’s coming into this matchup against Indianapolis scorching hot, putting up six catches for 134 yards and two touchdowns in his past two games against Cincinnati and Cleveland. What’s more, he’s hit at least 15 PPR points in both of those outings. The Colts’ defense has been giving it up, too; they’ve allowed four different receivers to score at least 12.3 PPR points already this season. You bet Metcalf and Wilson are gonna get peppered with targets from Aaron Rodgers. Jamey Eisenberg likes Metcalf as a low-end No. 2 fantasy receiver in Week 5, but Wilson? He’s a high-end No. 3, and he was only rostered in 57 percent of leagues as of Friday afternoon. This guy’s a potential starter for the next few weeks while Pittman is out. Grab him. Now.
Aaron Rodgers Is Balling Out Like It’s 2021 Again
Speaking of Pittsburgh, can we talk about Aaron Rodgers for a second? The dude has dropped at least 27.9 Fantasy points in each of his last two games, absolutely tearing up Cincinnati and Cleveland. Adam Aizer, from the Fantasy Football Today podcast, pointed out that’s the first time Rodgers has stacked back-to-back 25-plus Fantasy point games since his NFL MVP season back in 2021 when he was with Green Bay. That’s a 57-game drought snapped! Rodgers has already put up 999 passing yards, 12 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions this season, averaging 18.8 Fantasy points per game. And guess who’s next? The Colts. They’re ranked No. 6 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, and Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes both put up at least 26.9 Fantasy points against them this year. Rodgers is about to feast again, bank on it.
Cousins is Quietly Dominating the League
Don’t sleep on Kirk Cousins either, playing for Las Vegas. This guy is on a heater, scoring at least 19.8 Fantasy points in all four games this season, including three straight with over 26.2 points. He’s already got 1026 passing yards, -2 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions, averaging a wild 25.4 Fantasy points per game. The Patriots’ defense might struggle to slow him down, especially with their top cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) and Carlton Davis III (neck) both out. Trevor Lawrence and Josh Allen both cracked 20.5 Fantasy points against New England in the last two games. Cousins is absolutely a low-end starter in deeper leagues this week.
Week 5 is gonna be wild, especially with these guys primed to explode. Keep your eyes locked on Pittsburgh’s clash with Indianapolis, and that Las Vegas vs. New England game. Will Wilson cement himself as a league-winner? Can Rodgers keep this MVP-level play going? We’re about to find out!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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