The Fantasy Football Week 5 schedule is finished apart from MNF and some free agent pickups from the weekend include Branden Oliver, Odell Beckham, Ronnie Hillman, Brian Quick, Andre Williams, Larry Donnell, Austin Davis and Bishop Sankey, as those players all have the chance to step up as the season moves along and both Beckham and Oliver are major sleepers heading into Week 6.
The Giants looked great on offense with Beckham finally in the lineup and he was impressive playing with Eli Manning, catching his first touchdown pass to help the G-men win over the Falcons. Andre Williams also is a smart pickup, as Rashad Jennings was injured on Sunday and while it may not be serious, the Giants are planning on using Williams more going forward. Hillman also is an injury player to check out, as Montee Ball had to leave on Sunday against the Cardinals and could miss time.
Brian Quick had a strong game for the Rams and Austin Davis also put up some solid numbers and he could be an option for fantasy owners in need of a spot start. Oliver is a major sleeper going forward with Ryan Mathews, Donald Brown and Danny Woodhead all banged up and he could be getting starter touches moving forward. Brown left the game on Sunday with a concussion, while Mathews is dealing with a knee injury and Woodhead is out for the season.
Beckham is a strong pickup moving forward, as the Giants have two crucial games and will be looking to get him involved in the offense. The team started off slow against the Falcons, but they picked tings up with 20 points in the second half and the defense shut out the Falcons. Beckham missed the entire season before making his debut in Week 5 and he ended up with four catches for 44 yards on five targets and an impressive touchdown. The Giants have a number of weapons to move the ball to, but with Beckham's big play ability and speed, he could be a major target for Eli Manning going forward.
Oliver had his best game since stepping in for the Chargers and eh ended up with 114 yards on 19 carries with Donald Brown injured. Oliver will get the chance to keep things going next week and since he plays the Raiders, that is another string matchup. The Chargers want to keep moving the ball on the ground and Oliver now is the point man. Ronnie Hillman is another solid pickup, as he came in for Montee Ball and could get the start of Ball is out for any period of time. Ball came down with a groin injury and now Hillman comes in after rushing for 64 yards on 15 carries.
Andre Williams helped the Giants along after Rashad Jennings was injured and he ended up with 65 yards to lead the team and he also had 20 carries. Jennings is getting an MRI and if he is out, Williams will be the main RB in Week 6 against the Eagles. Quick made five catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns and he has been the top receiver for the Rams this season.
