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5 breakout fantasy football stars to pick up for Week 5

By Rucker Haringey

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 09: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears drops back to pass during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 9, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 09: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears drops back to pass during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 9, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 24: Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) runs after a reception during the second half of an NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 24, 2018, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Steelers defeated the Bucs 30-27. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 24: Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) runs after a reception during the second half of an NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 24, 2018, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Steelers defeated the Bucs 30-27. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

3. Cameron Brate

There was definitely some palpable buzz about Brate during the preseason, but O.J. Howard’s emergence knocked him out of the Buccaneers offense. Fortunately for Brate, Howard is due to hit the bench for two to four weeks with a sprained MCL.

It’s worth noting that Brate also has solid chemistry with Jameis Winston. His insertion back into the Tampa Bay lineup also should provide the former Harvard tight end with an uptick in value. Winston likes to throw the ball deep down the seam and that’s where Brate likes to operate.

While we really like Brate as a free agent add this week, he is not someone you should use a high waiver claim on. When Howard gets back on the field, Brate will almost certainly head back to the bench. The Buccaneers front office really believes in their former first round pick. Brate would need to blow up over the next few weeks to relegate Howard to the bench.

He is, however, a great player to add when free agency hits. For Howard owners he’s an obvious add. Brate is also a worthy consideration for Dissly owners. He’s only a guy who will help you for the next few weeks, but he could help you get a couple of valuable wins in that time frame.

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