If there were any concerns that Markus Wheaton would miss out on the offensive feast on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, he's good to go. Wheaton is officially active in Week 5. Wheaton has been a nice compliment to wide receiver Antonio Brown all season. He's averaging nearly seven targets a game. He has yet to reach the end zone and he hasn't cracked 100 yards in a game, but he has a great opportunity against the Jaguars who are among the leaders in production allowed to wide receivers this season.
Fantasy football sit/start advice, Week 5: Markus Wheaton
Markus Wheaton is officially active in Week 5. We take a look at the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy impact: Wheaton should be confidently plugged into any PPR roster as a WR3 with tremendous upside this week. He's a bit of a sleeper in standard scoring formats. The reality is that Wheaton's production relies heavily on his receptions. He averages roughly 11 yards per reception and doesn't offer many highlight reel plays, but he'll be relied on by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for short and intermediate completions. Expect at least five receptions for 70 or more yards with a chance for an overdue score in Week 5.
