Deciphering value for fantasy football players for the rest of the season can be tough. Therefore, PFN is doing the hard work for you and presenting our rest of season rankings every single week. Our rankings are here to help you make tough waiver wire or trade decisions as you consider a bigger picture than just who is going to help you win in Week 5.
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Intriguing Players in the Week 5 Rest of Season Rankings
George Pickens, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
It took a second, but we finally got the George Pickens breakout, and it just so happened to coincide with a change at QB. Who knew? Pickens had his best day yet, pulling in six of his eight targets for 102 yards on Sunday. Pickens’ 31% target share doubled Diontae Johnson, while Chase Claypool failed to record a catch. With Kenny Pickett, Pickens saw a 33% target-per-route-run rate in the second half and averaged a 5.92 YPRR.
Pickens is the highest-upside option, recording an aDOT of 20, benefiting from Pickett’s aggressiveness. One of my bold calls was that Pickens could lead the Steelers in yards this season. After four weeks, he sits just 40 yards behind Johnson despite Diontae having nearly double the targets (37 to 20) and more than double the receptions (23 to 11). Not only has he vaulted past Claypool, but Pickens is, at minimum, a lower-end WR4 in rest of season rankings and has a WR3 ceiling just because the offense could hold him back in 2022.
Dameon Pierce, RB, Houston Texans
I’ll never be able to get my head around why Florida refused to use Dameon Pierce more than they did, as the guy is legit. There is a reason many touted him in the pre-draft leadup, and that was on display Sunday. Pierce tallied 131 rushing yards and one touchdown on 14 carries in Week 4. He also caught all six of his targets for eight yards in a loss to the Chargers.
He has over 40 PPR points over his last two weeks and will have another fantastic opportunity in Week 5 against a Jaguars defense that is 22nd vs. RBs. His fantasy scoring was undoubtedly aided by the 75-yard touchdown, but that shouldn’t be held against him. Those are the plays you are hoping can happen, and Pierce proved he can break one loose in the big leagues. In fantasy rankings, he’ll be an RB2 for the rest of the season.
Romeo Doubs, WR, Green Bay Packers
Green Bay took a massive risk betting their season on the rapid development of two unproven rookie receivers. It might just pay off. While Christian Watson is trying to find his role, Romeo Doubs is flourishing, picking up that same momentum that made him a potential breakout based on his sensational preseason and training camp.
After two slow games to begin the season, Doubs has seen eight or more targets in each of his last two games. Against the Bucs in Week 3, Doubs hauled in all eight of his targets for 73 yards and a score. Then in Week 4 against New England, he caught five of eight for 47 with another TD. That’s 28 PPR points over the last two games with Doubs becoming the Packers’ No. 2 and potentially future top dog. His stock is only set to keep rising as the season continues.
