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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. 

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) Green Bay (GB) - 36% owned – The Packers have a Sunday night matchup against a Bears offense giving up the 6th most fantasy points to opposing defenses. Andy Dalton is coming off a 4 interception performance so look for some turnovers in this one assuming he will continue to be the starter while Justin Fields is injured. 

4) Tyler Conklin (MIN) - 30% owned – Conklin operated as the number 2 receiving option for the Vikings after Adam Theilen went down with an ankle injury. Look for him to continue to get a high target share for the next 2-3 weeks. 

3) D’Onta Foreman (TEN) - 41% owned – The Titans look to split carries between D’Onta Foreman and Dontre Hilliard going forward. Both backs should get double digit touches in a prime matchup against the Jaguars but I give Foreman the slight edge. 

2) Marquez Valdes-Scantling (GB) - 20% owned – MVS now has 19 targets over his last 2 games catching 8 for 173 and a touchdown. Aaron Rodgers is giving him a lot of deep ball opportunities giving him high upside. 

1) Russell Gage (ATL) - 35% owned – Gage has been the clear number 1 receiving option for the Falcons over the recent few weeks with Calvin Ridley continuing to be away from the team. This should translate into a strong volume of targets since Atlanta throws the ball at the 8th highest clip of all teams. 

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) Miami (MIA) - 49% owned – The Dolphins D  has been tearing it up averaging just over 14 points per game in their last 5 matchups.  Look for them to continue this in a dream spot against the New York Jets. 

4) Josh Reynolds (DET) - 8% owned – Jared Goff appears to have found some chemistry to Reynolds as he has cleared 50 yards in each of the past 3 weeks.  Hard to trust the Lions but someone has to catch the ball there. 

3) DeVante Parker (MIA) - 46% owned – After returning from injury in week 13 Parker had a solid 5 for 5 catch game for 62 yards.  He should be fully healthy after the week 14 bye and taking back over the top receiver role for a cake matchup against the Jets. 

2) K.J. Osborn (MIN) - 38% owned – Osborn looks to be a viable play for as long as Adam Thielen remains out with his ankle injury after drawing 9 targets last week.  He doesn’t have particularly tough matchups the upcoming two weeks in the Bears and Rams so lock him in as a WR3. 

1) Rashad Penny (SEA) - 21% owned – Penny should takeover as the primary Seahawks ball carrier for the rest of the season after rushing for 137 yards and 2 touchdowns last week against the Texans.  Great pickup if you are in need of RB heading into the fantasy playoffs.