The NFL season is entering its second quarter but, even if you started your fantasy campaign 0-4, there is still reason for hope of a turnaround.
It is early enough in the year to mount a revival, albeit for those owners looking to recover from a poor start, nailing roster construction is paramount.
There will also be additional challenges from this week onwards with regular bye weeks, meaning a strong set of options on the bench will be crucial.
Ahead of Week 5, we pick out at five players who have the potential to score big and should be firmly in your consideration as starters.
QB: Teddy Bridgewater - Carolina Panthers
Save for the postponement of the Tennessee Titans' game with the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, it is the first round of games where teams will be on bye.
That means many fantasy owners will be on the lookout for quarterback fill-ins - and Bridgewater stands out as a leading candidate.
Bridgewater threw for 276 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the Week 4 win over the Arizona Cardinals, which also saw him run for another score, his efforts good enough for 27.2 fantasy points.
This week, Bridgewater faces an Atlanta Falcons defense surrendering 341.5 passing yards a game. The odds are in favour of Bridgewater logging his third successive start against an NFC South opponent with over 300 passing yards.
RB: Jerick McKinnon - San Francisco 49ers
With Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman sidelined, McKinnon has taken on the lead role in the San Francisco backfield.
His production has not been efficient as the Niners have found it tough sledding on the ground in recent weeks. However, he has a touchdown in all four games this season and is a featured part of the passing game.
McKinnon is averaging 16.6 fantasy points a game in points per reception leagues and should continue his strong start to the season against a Miami Dolphins defense that has already conceded seven rushing touchdowns.
WR: Will Fuller - Houston Texans
Will the Texans finally get a win following the dismissal of Bill O'Brien as head coach and general manager? If they do, Fuller should play a considerable role.
The speedy but oft-injured receiver had six catches for 108 yards and a touchdown in last week's defeat to the Minnesota Vikings and has five catches in two of his last three meetings with this week's opponents, the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Jacksonville is surrendering 6.2 yards per play, making the Jaguars' defense ripe for the picking.
TE: Eric Ebron - Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers will have watched 49ers star tight end George Kittle pick on the Philadelphia Eagles' linebackers and safeties last Sunday to the tune of 15 catches for 183 yards and a touchdown.
Ebron is not the same dynamic threat as Kittle to opposing teams, but he had five catches for 52 yards and a score in the Week 3 meeting with the Texans and will have the benefit of a week's rest.
His 17 receiving touchdowns are tied for the most among tight ends since 2018 and Ebron, who has 12 targets in his last two games, is primed to play a key role on offense as the Steelers aim to move to 4-0.
D/ST: Los Angeles Rams
The most challenging aspect of the Rams' matchup with the Washington Football Team may be the cross-country travel.
This is a perfect set up for a Rams defense that already has 12 sacks and six takeaways this season.
Washington's tally of eight turnovers is tied for the second-most in the NFL and, after benching Dwayne Haskins, they are turning to a quarterback in Kyle Allen who had 16 interceptions in 12 starts for the Panthers last year.
That is a recipe for a huge day for Aaron Donald and Co.
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