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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) 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.