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It's the end of another exciting week of football which means it's time to put your claims in for available free agents in your fantasy league to strengthen your team. I'll be going over who I think are the top five picks for you to target this week so don't miss out on them. Good luck! 

Note: %owned is based on Yahoo! leagues at the time of publication. 

5) Jeremy McNichols (TEN) - 9% owned – McNichols should see increased playing time going forward with Derrick Henry undergoing potential season ending surgery.  The Titans recently signed Adrian Peterson but expect McNichols to still be the primary passing down back. 

4) Carlos Hyde (PHI) - 7% owned – James Robinson suffered a foot injury on Sunday leaving his status for week 9 up in the air.  Hyde would be a volume play against the Bills if he ends up being thrust into a starting role. 

3) Boston Scott (PHI) - 20% owned – It looks like Scott emerged with the hot hand at running back for Philidelphia after rushing for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns on 12 carries.  He will still be in a committee with Gainwell and Howard but has a great matchup this week against the Chargers giving up the 5th most fantasy points against opposing RBs. 

2) DeVante Parker (MIA) - 35% owned – Parker returned from injury putting up an 8 catch for 85 yard line against the Bills.  Look for him to continue to be Tua’s go-to receiver in a soft matchup against the Texans in week 9. 

1) Adrian Peterson (TEN) - 6% owned – The Titans will attempt to replace Derrick Henry with the future hall of famer.  Peterson may not suit up for week 9 but should take over as the primary ball carrier once he is up to speed. 

It's the end of another exciting week of football which means it's time to put your claims in for available free agents in your fantasy league to strengthen your team. I'll be going over who I think are the top five picks for you to target this week so don't miss out on them. Good luck!  

Note: %owned is based on Yahoo! leagues at the time of publication.  

5) Chicago Bears (CHI) - 24% owned – The Bears get a Thanksgiving matchup against the winless Lions and backup quarterback Tim Boyle.  Boyle looked pretty lackluster in his first start throwing for only 77 yards while tossing a pair of interceptions.  Look for the Bears defense to put up a solid performance. 

4) Van Jefferson (LAR) - 46% owned – Jefferson was second in targets in the Rams last game despite the additional of Odell Beckham.  Look for him to continue to be a solid bye week WR3 fill in for the next few weeks against the Packers, Jaguars and Cardinals. 

3) Marquez Valdes-Scantling (GB) - 9% owned – Valdes-Scantling is coming off his biggest game of the season catching 4 of 10 targets for 123 yards and a touchdown.  If he continues to get a high target share in the Packers offense he easily becomes a boom or bust WR3 play each week. 

2) Darnell Mooney (CHI) - 56% owned – Mooney had an impressive game in week 11 catching 5 of 16 for 121 yards and a touchdown.  There is a chance Allen Robinson misses the Thanksgiving matchup against the Lions given the short week putting Mooney in a spot for another big performance. 

1) Ty Johnson (NYJ) - 21% owned – Michael Carter is expected to miss 2 to 3 weeks with an ankle injury opening the door for more touches for Ty Johnson.  Johnson should get all the work on passing downs as well which is ideal for a Jets team likely to be playing from behind.