Okay, look, Justin Herbert is officially past the time to panic on. We’re talking an 89% panic meter rating, and honestly, if you’re in a one-quarterback league with short benches, you could probably drop him. This isn’t just about a bad week, this is about the whole thing looking completely busted.
Herbert’s Collapse Is No Accident, It’s a Recipe For Disaster
Seriously, what is even happening out there with Herbert? This Mike McDaniel scheme just isn’t clicking. His offensive line isn’t blocking, and his wide receivers aren’t creating those big plays we expect. To make matters worse, Ladd McConkey might be dealing with an injury now too. It’s rough, folks. Herbert is looking like one of the bigger busts at the position, a crushing draft pick for anyone who went all in on him in their Superflex leagues. You invested, and right now, it feels like it’s all falling apart.
Dohnte Meyers Steps Up As Bengals’ Unexpected Hero
Meanwhile, over in Cincinnati, something wild went down. Ja’Marr Chase left Sunday’s game with a concussion in the first quarter, and then Tee Higgins also got hurt. Talk about chaos! But a surprising wide receiver, Dohnte Meyers, stepped up big time. He racked up 82 yards receiving on seven receptions from Joe Burrow, nearly hitting double-digit targets with 10. Meyers showed he can win against both zone and man coverage, and he was a sure-handed solution for Burrow. Chase could be back as soon as Week 5, or that concussion could linger. If both Chase and Higgins are out for Week 5 and beyond, Meyers could seriously emerge as a weekly starter in a wide receiver position that sometimes just doesn’t go 15 players deep with consistent, reliable production. Keep an eye on this guy; he could be a lifeline.
Waiver Wire Adds and Lingering Concerns For Week 5
Beyond the Bengals’ injury woes, you gotta be watching Keon Coleman. He was likely grabbed in some leagues last week, but he’s gonna be a popular waiver wire add for Week 5 in leagues with shallower benches. Make sure he’s rostered! If he’s not, he’s worth bidding up to a fifth of your free agent budget on if Moore is forced to miss some time. On the flip side, Emeka Egbuka is still struggling. His panic meter is at 71%, and honestly, without Baker Mayfield, that Buccaneers offense is barely an offense at all. There’s no rhythm in the passing game. It might improve over the next 5-6 weeks when Mayfield returns, but how much? Don’t expect Egbuka to build any rapport with a backup quarterback he spent zero time catching passes from this summer.
As we head into Week 5, keep a close watch on these injury situations. The Bengals’ receiver room is a prime example of why you need depth, and Herbert’s situation is a grim reminder that even the biggest names can become a major headache.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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