IDP Stock Market: Week 5

October has arrived, bringing a fresh perspective to NFL analysis. Through Week 4, the 2025 season has reshaped expectations. Injuries have plagued high-profile teams like the Ravens, while underdogs like the Colts have found a spark with their new starter, Daniel Jones. The same shift is evident in IDP, where four weeks of data now paint a clearer picture of the league's playmakers. As the season intensifies, the next 2-3 weeks are pivotal for both redraft and dynasty formats. Decisiveness is critical. Now is the time to assess the IDP market and identify the standouts, the surprises, and the disappointments. With Week 4 behind us, let's dive into Week 5 and seize the opportunities ahead. Ring that bell!

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LB Jordyn Brooks, Miami: If Jordyn Brooks keeps outshining his own performances, I'll have to keep writing about him. The Miami Dolphins' linebacker corps has been an unexpected powerhouse for IDP, and Brooks is a big reason why. Last week, he took a backseat to teammate Tyrell Dodson, who racked up 12 tackles and a sack. But Brooks wasn't about to be outdone. In Week 4, he delivered his best game of the season yet, piling up 18 total tackles, including an impressive 15 solo. These numbers are a clear sign that the dominant Brooks we've seen before is back in full force. He's a must-start linebacker in IDP and is starting to look like a potential league-winner. While we may not see this peak every week, performances like this show why Brooks remains a cornerstone for any IDP team he's on.

LB Patrick Queen, Pittsburgh: Patrick Queen is finally delivering on the potential that IDP managers have long anticipated. After years of languishing in the inconsistent LB2 range, he's now establishing himself as a reliable starter. Queen has been a standout to start the 2025 season, boasting a solid tackle floor of at least six tackles per game, along with a sack and two pass deflections through four weeks. As the clear leader in a linebacker rotation featuring three prominent players, he's overcoming past concerns about inconsistent production. This season, Queen is proving he's a highly effective player, and one you likely drafted or acquired at a bargain for the value he's providing.

LB Devin Lloyd, Jacksonville: Look, if I'm going to call out Devin Lloyd when he struggles, I've got to be his biggest cheerleader when he shines. Right now, Lloyd is my biggest misstep of the 2025 season. In Week 2 of this very article, I warned you to move on from him, worried that others in the Jaguars' linebacker room, like Ventrell Miller, would overtake his role. I couldn't have been more wrong. Miller, the third-highest linebacker in snaps, has only logged 29 total this season. Through four weeks, I'm convinced, Lloyd is a must-start in every IDP league. He's racked up 23 tackles and three interceptions so far. While the two-interception game in Week 4 is likely an outlier, his eight tackles are absolutely sustainable week-to-week. I was wrong, Devin Lloyd. Can you forgive me?

LB Ernest Jones IV, Seattle: Evaluating Ernest Jones IV is a bit tricky. There's something to be said about the ups and downs of a player traded multiple times before age 25. The bright side? Jones has been a consistent performer in every system he's played in. Last season, he racked up an impressive 138 total tackles across 16 games with the Titans and Seahawks. Through four weeks of 2025, he's already notched 33 tackles and two interceptions, proving he's picking up right where he left off. At just 25, Jones is a dynasty gem and a redraft standout that IDP managers need to prioritize. I have a feeling he'll be a mainstay for years to come.

LB Dee Winters, San Francisco: When Dre Greenlaw left for Denver, he left a glaring void in the 49ers' linebacker corps. Stepping into the role of Robin to Fred Warner's Batman is no small feat, especially when it means replacing a significant IDP contributor like Greenlaw. Through four weeks of the 2025 season, Dee Winters has risen to the challenge. He's amassed 32 total tackles, including 24 solo, and is matching Fred Warner's snap share, a testament to his role as a starter. The 49ers primarily deploy two inside linebackers, and Winters is commanding those snaps with authority. As long as this trend holds, and I believe it will, Winters remains a high-value IDP asset, likely drafted at a bargain, who's producing at an elite level with no signs of slowing down.

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