But the 49ers did a great job locking up the Seahawks tight ends last week, limiting them to just two targets. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Singletary has struggled with Moss taking over as the lead running back in Buffalo over the past two games. Likewise, those who started Dawson Knox as I suggested were sitting pretty. Week 5 Start Em: Tight Ends Start of the Week Gerald Everett at Browns (1 p.m. Projected points are for PPR leagues. I like Patterson more, which you'll see in the wide receiver section, but Davis is a serviceable flex option in this matchup. As always, if you are struggling with a decision you ET, Fox): Believe it or not, Dissly is a top-10 tight end after four weeks. Whatever position you can use Patterson this week, get him active because he's playing well and producing for the Falcons this year. Miami meanwhile is giving up the 10th-most fantasy points to tight ends. Ryan is the best passer the Jets have faced since the other opponents were Darnold, Mac Jones, Teddy Bridgewater and Tannehill, but I don't see Ryan having a huge outing this week in London. Feels like if youre in TE purgatory Dawson could be a reliable option. 8-3-0 Its been an up and down year for Kittle. 2 Fantasy receiver this week. MORE:Click here to become a RotoBaller subscriber and receive exclusive access to their lineup tools, rankings, and analysis. The Giants should have success throwing the ball against the Cowboys this week since Dallas is No. WebLooking to prepare early for your fantasy football draft this season??? So I can commiserate with Gronk (I cant, actually). It wouldn't shock me if Engram played well this week given the matchup against the Cowboys. As for Harris, he's a No. ET, Fox), DFS Bargains Gerald Everett at Browns ($4,200) David Njoku vs. Chargers ($3,800) Irv Smith Jr. vs. Bears ($3,200). Chances are Prescott wont need to push for 60 attempts against the Giants, as he has the past two weeks. He could finally repay owners for sticking it out with him this Sunday vs. Dallas. Darren Waller at Chiefs (MNF)7. He only managed 59 yards and didn't factor in the passing game, but he found the end zone for the third time in four games this year. We have you covered with the lineups.com official fantasy football rankings. There is no shame in that! Its like having your own fantasy football expert on call just to help with your specific Week 4 lineup questions. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Fantasy Impact: Javonte Williams Injury Opens Door for Melvin Gordon. WebSports Illustrated's Michael Fabiano is ready for Week 5 with his Start' Em, Sit 'Em recommendations to help team managers set their lineups in their Read more on si.com Related articles Fantasy Football Sleepers Week 14: Brock Purdy, James Cook, and Nico Collins Lead a List of Under-the-Radar Options profootballnetwork.com - Tommy Garrett He's having a third-year breakout campaign, and it should continue this week against the Colts, who are tied for the NFL lead in touchdowns allowed to receivers with eight. He now has three games this season with at least seven targets, and he's scored at least 21 PPR points in two of those outings. Buffalo has shut down Najee Harris (five PPR points) and Gaskin (eight PPR points), and the Texans combined for 70 total yards from their backfield against the Bills last week. It was actually the second consecutive week Schultz led the Cowboys in targets. Hunt is worth using as a No. 1 this year by far, but this is a good week to find an alternative option. It would be great if the Buccaneers fed him that much again. And the Packers likely won't have standout cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder), which is another boost for Burrow's Fantasy outlook this week. I was ready to give up on him during the middle of that game on Sunday night, but he rallied for a touchdown. Analysis is aggregated from multiple sources including FFN. While he should get the bulk of Mixon's workload -- he averaged 22.5 total touches per game this year -- we'll see how much Perine could share with Chris Evans in the passing game. Mark Andrews vs. Bengals3. Lawrence looked better in Week 4 at Cincinnati, but he scored just 17 Fantasy points. Cousins had his first bad game of the season in Week 4 against Cleveland with 12 Fantasy points, which ended his three-game run of scoring at least 26 points to open the year. When I saw that the Jets had allowed the fourth-fewest QB fantasy points this year, I was a little surprised. Instead here are some of the most-pressing questions. ET, NBC): Higgins is coming off his best single-game total of the season, scoring 25.4 fantasy You can Opposing TEs have scored just one combined touchdown against the Panthers this season, while all have failed to top 50 receiving yards. Despite loads of talent, hes hit double-digit points just once this year. And out-pacing Jaylen Waddle. New Orleans ranks within the bottom three in receptions, yards and touchdowns allowed to the position. But thats what we get for not taking Travis Kelce in the first. And then I was definitely starting to cool on Matty Ice when I saw this. Rudolph has fallen out of fantasy relevancy this season. 10:04 am ET, I agree to receive the "Fantasy Football Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Rob Gronkowski is going to be out again this week. He's too good of a player." Hes kind of taken all of the love from my guy Gabe Davis, who had five targets in Week 1 and then two total since that time. Roethlisberger has been sacked at least twice in every game, and he has four interceptions in his past three outings. This week, however, is shaping up to be a far more welcoming sight for fantasy owners. Cook was excellent last week against the Raiders with six catches for 70 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. O/U 39.5, LAC -1.5 While the season is extended this year with an extra game, you don't want to fall to 0-5 or 1-4 if you can avoid it. He had a tremendous game in Week 3 against the Rams with 20 PPR points, but he combined for just 23 PPR points in his past two outings against the Titans and Dolphins. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. He's now scored at least 15 PPR points in all three of the games he's played, and he should be in that range again this week at Seattle. And I know its kind of hairy. Plus, a budding playmaker in Dallas who could see a dip in volume. This edition features a top-level talent looking to bounce back after a down week. He turned them into two catches for eight yards. I understand most of the 'perts ranking Winston outside of the top 25 QBs this week, but I think he sneaks inside that level to be a useful QB2. Broncos (at PIT): Ben Roethlisberger (hip) is playing hurt, and the Steelers aren't scoring many points. Among the true "streamers" this week, Mo Alie-Cox (@ Broncos), Hunter Henry (vs. Lions), and Cole Kmet (@ Vikings) have the best matchups. Ouch. -- and you have a better option on your bench, use that guy. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Fantasy Football Week 5 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Leonard Fournette ready to roll against Dolphins Here's who you want in your lineup in Week 5, and who to avoid. The Dolphins have allowed three touchdowns to tight ends in the past three weeks. His best game this season was 10 PPR points in Week 2 against the Bengals, and he has one touchdown this year. The matchup against Washington is great for Winston, but will he do enough to help your Fantasy roster? 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and they have only given up two touchdowns to the position in four games. However, the fact remains that the Burgundy and Gold have given up more fantasy points to quarterbacks this season than any other team. Fournette has been Tampa Bay's primary running back this year. Consider Jacobs a No. Hooper collected five receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown in Week 4. Henry saw a season-low in targets, receptions and yards last week. They have yet to allow multiple passing touchdowns in a game this season, and their pass rush just beat up on Tannehill for seven sacks and 14 quarterback hits. Williams is expected to start for the injured David Montgomery (knee), and hopefully Williams takes advantage of this opportunity. So if you follow that logic, youre a fool. Obviously, that means Lawrence is ahead of Bridgewater and Goff, too. 3 Fantasy receiver at best this week, with his value higher in PPR. He hasn't scored a rushing touchdown since Week 5, and this Dallas defense is No. If a player is struggling -- Myles Gaskin, Allen Robinson, Kyle Pitts, etc. Pittsburgh might also bring back bad memories for Sutton since this is where he suffered a torn ACL last year. That doesn't necessarily mean our Week 5 fantasy TE rankings for standard leagues are "deep," but you there are a few waiver-wire streamers who stand out if you're sick of your starter. You can find a streamer doing more for this week, and I don't want to rely on him. We'll be updating these standard TE rankings as needed throughout the week, so check back for the latest changes and analysis. But its clear Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, K.J. The same is true for Schultz (@ Rams), who really disappointed last week and now had to contend with Michael Gallup in the receiver rotation. The Dolphins just got smoked by Mo Alie-Cox, though no shame in that. He has a tough test against the Bears this week, and Chicago has only allowed two touchdowns to running backs this season. But I'm still seeing them ranked around 15th for this week. It's Week 14, and your fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decisions are coming down to the wire. Fantasy TE Rankings Week 5: Who to start, sit at tight end in fantasy football. WEEK 5 FANTASY PICKS: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em, Rankings based on standard, non-PPR scoring. He has a potential shootout looming in Week 5 against the Chiefs, and Kansas City just allowed Dallas Goedert and Zach Ertz to each score more than 12 PPR points in Week 4. TRY DRAFT SHARKS FREE: Dominate with exclusive tools, including Free-Agent Finder & Trade Navigator! I like Waddle slightly more than Parker this week with Jacoby Brissett likely getting the ball out of his hands quickly to avoid the pass rush, and Waddle operates close to the line of scrimmage with a lot of his routes. Still, the versatile Hill hasnt played in more than 15 offensive snaps in a game (12 last week), so its tough to trust him as a fantasy starter. The Dallas TE is the third-highest scoring player at his position since Week 2. And explore making a trade if your roster needs help. We'll find out, but the playing time has been relatively even all year. That gives Murray the chance to be a low-end starter in non-PPR leagues and a flex option in PPR. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Buy seriously. But hes not getting open. Start of the Week: Tom Brady vs. But Dalton was the most-targeted pass catcher for the Cowboys on Sunday. Schultz has blossomed into a bonafide fantasy option in recent weeks. Brown (hamstring) and Julio Jones (hamstring) this week, and that will change things for Tannehill. The last time I recommended Jones as a starting Fantasy option was Week 3 against Atlanta, and he flopped with just 15 points. In the passing game, the Jets have only allowed two touchdowns to receivers this year, although five receivers have scored at least 11 PPR points. The Raiders have also allowed just one touchdown to an opposing receiver this year, which was Marquise Brown in Week 1. The Steelers do have a chance to bounce back here. ET, Fox): Pollard was my running back start of the week in Week 13, and he went off for 24.6 points. Try out any combination of players including players at different positions for your flex spot with the RotoBaller Who to Draft? tool above. O/U 44.5, PIT -1 Probably not. ET, Fox) Zach Ertz vs. Eagles (4:25 p.m. He had 14 carries for 89 yards, along with five catches for 27 yards on six targets. How does the Who to Start? tool work? 3 PPR receiver after the way he's played to start the season. Check out the latest in the Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for your 2022 NFL fantasy football league. And if youre in a pinch and want to grab Zach Ertz, Im not going to be mad at it. He's also yet to score a touchdown this season, and Carolina has only allowed one touchdown to a running back this year. This is another favorable matchup for him against the Falcons, who have allowed seven touchdowns to receivers on the year. However, my recommendation to start the Rams DST was way off base as they likely earned you negative points. Knox has top-10 upside in this spotlight game in Week 5, and hopefully he can keep his touchdown streak alive. The Chiefs are clearly a step up in competition, and Edwards-Helaire is playing well. Henry looks like the lead tight end for the Patriots in terms of playing time, and now he's producing more than Jonnu Smith. Taysom Hill vs. Seahawks (1 p.m. Id fade him against the Saints, who havent allowed a touchdown to a tight end in their last eight games dating back to last season. Hes been targeted 17 times and has 14 catches in that span, which puts him on the radar as a starting fantasy tight end. He has 15 targets over that span for 113 yards and a touchdown, and he's proving that he can co-exist with Goedert in this offense. With that said, essentially none of that yardage has come from the tight end position. To run our own franchise and hopefully make it a winner. Dont ever do that. ET, CBS): Everett has been fantastic in the stat sheets, scoring 12.3 fantasy points on average in his first four games. Claypool is expected to return this week, which means the only Steelers receiver you should trust is Diontae Johnson. ET; Line: Bengals -5.5; 47 O/U Implied totals: Bengals 26.25, Browns 20.75 Deshaun Watson looked pretty awful in his first Michael Fabiano analyzes fantasy football for Sports Illustrated. Mike Gesicki at Jets (1 p.m. In two meetings with Seattle last year, he combined for six catches for 94 yards and no touchdowns. This is why we play this game, right? Perine is expected to start for the injured Joe Mixon (ankle), but I would only consider Perine a flex option at best this week. McKissic could be heavily involved in the game plan this week if Washington is chasing points, and the Saints are 1.5-point favorites on the road. And which surprising quarterback could lead you to victory? Dalton Schultz #86 of the Dallas Cowboys. Start em | Derek Carr, QB | LV @ KC. Heading into Week 5, injuries are continuing to wreak havoc across the league, particularly at RB and WR. Wilson is worth a flyer in deeper leagues for his matchup with the Falcons, who have allowed the second-most Fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this year. But Gesicki is second on the team with six targets, behind DeVante Parker. Visit SportsLine now to get Week 5 rankings for every position, plus see which QB is going to come out of nowhere to crack the top 10, all from the model that has out-performed experts big-time. It's not like it's a great matchup. The squeaky wheel game is coming for Woods, who does have two touchdowns on the season but has yet to top five catches for 64 yards in a game. section: | slug: fantasy-football-week-5-start-em-sit-em-leonard-fournette-ready-to-rumble-against-reeling-dolphins | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | Start 'Em & Sit 'Em has helped fantasy managers for years make those pressing lineup decisions. At least we hope. He's combined for just 11 PPR points over that span, and he's been a relative non-factor near the goal line and in the passing game. 3 Fantasy receiver at best this week. But do we have a reason besides one single-week jump in the targets that Tonyan will suddenly be a viable TE? Knox has been the best of the bunch, while Higbee might be the best bet for targets. McKissic has two games with at least 16 PPR points in his past three outings, and Washington could give him more work in the passing game with Logan Thomas (hamstring) banged up. Burton made his season debut in Week 4 and while his statistical output left much to be desired, his usage adds high intrigue. It's FREE to enter! Brown has played in four Monday night games in his career, and he has four touchdowns in those outings. He did have 14 carries for 79 yards in Week 4 against Houston, and he could always break off a long run against the Chiefs to boost his Fantasy production this week. Marvin Jones should be considered a sleeper as well in this matchup, and the Titans are No. I cant imagine what its like to deal with this in football. Darnold has gone from streamer to borderline must-start quarterback heading into this week. We'll see what happens with Toney when Sterling Shepard (hamstring) is healthy, but Shepard already missed practice Wednesday, which isn't a good sign. Advice below based on full-point PPR leagues, Trevor Lawrence (vs. Texans) vs. Teddy Bridgewater (@ Jets) vs. Jared Goff (@ Patriots). But I will give him credit enough to use both of his tight ends here. Moss is a borderline starter in all formats this week. Heres the thing, Williams has alternated good games and bad games. 2 running back this week. Matt Lutovsky is a senior editor and writer for The Sporting News. Ertz comes into Week 5 having scored at least 12 PPR points in his past two outings against Dallas and Kansas City. Editor's Note: Projections are provided by CBS Sports and not Jamey Eisenberg. What I don't understand, however, is the amount of shade being thrown on the Saints lately. Lance showed his upside in Week 4 against Seattle when he took over for Garoppolo in the second half and scored 24 Fantasy points. Tony Pollard vs. Texans (1 p.m. No defense allows more points to opposing TEs than the Saints. The Start 'Em, Sit 'Em fantasy advice for Week 5 is the last week of the 2021 NFL season before we have to start concerning ourselves with byes.. He's scored a touchdown in each contest, and he has eight catches over that span on 11 targets. O/U 50, TEN -4 Week 5 Start'em/Sit'em from Fantasy Football Nerd Week 5 Start'em/Sit'em By: FN Staff Wednesday, Oct 6, 2021 at 8:30 pm ET This is the Fantasy Nerd's look at the best and worst matchups for Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season. I mean, its not like hes Matt Nagy. WebOur START EM SIT EM for fantasy football Week 13, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and quarterbacks. He has 15 targets in his past two outings, and it's nice to see Dak Prescott leaning on him. I'm confident that Jones will deliver a solid Fantasy outing in Week 5. RotoBaller gives the slight edge to Akers over Etienne, who has a slight edge over Allgeier (Boone is a distant fourth). He opened this season on Monday night against the Raiders and had six catches for 69 yards and a touchdown on six targets. The Bengals will likely be throwing in this game against the Packers, especially if Joe Mixon (ankle) is out, and Boyd should have the chance at quality production once again. 4 in Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. O/U 50.5, DAL -7 Rankings are based upon PPR (point per reception) scoring. Miami has allowed six touchdowns to running backs and four guys -- Damien Harris, Devin Singletary, Peyton Barber and Jonathan Taylor -- have gained at least 90 total yards, with Harris, Barber and Taylor rushing for 100 yards. No Kyle Pitts, no Dawson Knox. We're proud to offer SN Fantasy readers an exclusive look at Draft Sharks award-winning projections and rankings every week. Cleveland allows the fourth-most points to the position, as well as surrendering at least one touchdown to the position in all but one game this year. What you should be hoping for is the Lions dont have enough to keep up with the other guys and leave Conklin wide open. Yes, the Browns have a better running game than the Raiders. Tyler Allgeier (vs. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. More Week 5: Sleepers|RB Preview|WR Preview|QB Preview| TE preview|Trade Values|Towers' Top 150| Starts, ssits, sleepers & busts | Waiver Wire | PPR Cheat Sheet | Trade Targets| DFS Guide. While the recent volume wasnt there for Alie-Cox in Week 4, he still managed to salvage his production by scoring a touchdown on his lone reception of the day. Both of these guys are high-end No. ET, CBS): Gesicki has popped just once in his first four games, and his floor has been brutally low. 1 target for Baker Mayfield this week with Jarvis Landry (knee) still out, but I would only use Beckham as a No. WebOur START EM SIT EM for fantasy football Week 13, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and quarterbacks. Bullock made three field goals last week at the Jets and has now scored at least 10 Fantasy points in two of his past three games. Hurts once again should be considered a top 10 Fantasy quarterback in all leagues. Im expecting the Cardinals to work on the corners more this week, so youll see bigger games from the receivers. Still, this weeks matchup against the Giants isnt a favorable one. And, if you can't find a player you are looking for, please check outlatest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings right here. Robert Tonyan vs. Giants (London, 9:30 a.m. All Rights Reserved. So, lets double up and go for it again! T.J. Hockenson at Patriots 4. And that worked out just GREAT. He's still worth using as a low-end starter in deeper leagues, but the Seahawks just helped limit George Kittle to four catches for 40 yards on 11 targets in Week 4. At best, consider Smith-Schuster a low-end No. Hopefully, you rolled the dice on our sleeper selection from last week because Hooper will find it tough to replicate his 14.4 point output against Indy. However, that role appears to belong to Brandon Bolden, who should be considered a sleeper. But if he's not catching passes or scoring touchdowns then his Fantasy upside is limited. Would love your thoughts, please comment. ET, CBS) Hunter Henry vs. Lions (1 p.m. While Edwards-Helaire has rushed for at least 100 yards in each of the past two games and caught two touchdowns over that span, Buffalo's defense should make things tough on him. Redraft October 6, 2022. All the answers you're looking for about your lineup questions. He's on the road again in Week 5, and Dallas is allowing an average of 336 passing yards per game with 11 total touchdowns to quarterbacks. When we confine it to the TE position, things look even bleaker as they've allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to the position. But hes had 8.1 points or less in his other three games. In the past two games with Jacoby Brissett starting, Gesicki had 18 targets, 15 catches, 143 yards and a touchdown, and he scored at least 16 PPR points in those outings. WebIts about to be a DQ showdown in Week 4, with your Draft Queens Kait & Michele battling head-to-head in their first fantasy matchup of the season. And this time, they don't have to worry about their hometown crowd being made up of 75 percent of the opposing team's fans! The Ravens are a 7-point favorites at home, so Murray's chances for a quality workload are high if his role is the same this week as it was in Week 4. We'll see if the Titans get A.J. Their defense has allowed just one touchdown to a tight end in their last eight games, and the position has averaged just 7.8 points a game. D.J. But I like Jacobs in matchups the Raiders have a chance to win, and Las Vegas is 5.5-point favorites at home. Denver also hasn't allowed multiple passing touchdowns in any game this season, so things aren't encouraging for Roethlisberger in Week 5. O/U 46, TEN -4.5 This week, Gordon and Williams are facing a Steelers defense that has yet to allow a running back to score a touchdown, including matchups with Mixon and Aron Jones in the past two weeks. Travis Kelce vs. The Seahawks have already allowed four running backs to score at least 14 PPR points this season, and Henderson scored against Seattle in Week 10 last year. Unless youre desperate, Id put him on the bench. We like Alie-Cox the best of that group, with Henry next up. Time is running out, but you can still make it happen. Matt Lutovsky is a senior editor and writer for The Sporting News. The offensive line was also a mess for the Titans, and Tannehill was sacked seven times and hit on 14 occasions. Murray took over as the lead running back for the Ravens in Week 4 at Denver, and he got a season-high 18 carries. Henry and Smith are both potential sleepers this week against the Texans, who have allowed three touchdowns to tight ends this season. Start Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. Hurst, who could be on some waiver wires, is a viable streamer. Both of those players are too good to continue struggling so much. That breakout will only get amplified with the addition of Deshaun Watson to the team. I would only consider Gordon and Williams as flex plays this week in the majority of leagues. I would easily start Brate over a number of the tight ends I currently see him being ranked behind such as Jared Cook, Zach Ertz, and my "sit" TE this week Tonyan finally had more than four targets last week. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. It's been a rough start to the season for Smith-Schuster, and it's hard to trust him as a Fantasy receiver heading into Week 5 against Denver. This WR3/flex grouping mostly has favorable matchups and varying degrees of success this year, but RotoBaller is defaulting to the guy with the best QB, Lazard, which is usually a smart way to go about things. He has three games with at least 13 PPR points, and he's scored a touchdown in two games in a row heading into Week 5 against Chicago. : Week 5 fantasy RB lineup advice from RotoBaller Tyler Allgeier (vs. O/U 45, MIN -8.5 Because the Saints are actually second in the league in percentage of TDs per pass attempt, only behind Kansas City. Im not sure Im sold on Sirianni as an NFL head coach. And given that Mayfield barely cracks the top 20 in air yards per pass attempt(and is dealing with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder), I don't see him having a lot of success against the Chargers' secondary. Expect a bounce-back game for the big-bodied tight end against the Browns. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Tonyan under 24.5 receiving yards (-120). As always, RotoBaller factored in usage, matchups, and talent into its Week 5 rankings, and its reflected in its Who to Start? tool. Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (-1.5) Over/Under: 51.5 Implied Team Totals: Vikings (25) Lions (27) Jameson Williams, WR, By Dallas Goedert at Cardinals (4:25 p.m. And as much He's at best a flex option in deeper leagues this week. I had high expectations for Gaskin this season, and so far he's been a total bust. So, lets double up and go for it To see Draft Sharks' Week 4 3D floor-to-ceiling projections for tight ends -- plus get access to all of Draft Sharks' industry-leading tools -- become a Draft Sharks' member today at the link below! He's only failed to score in one game this year, which was Week 3 at Detroit, and he dropped three potential touchdowns in that contest. The Bengals are allowing the 13th-fewest passing yards and the eighth-fewest points per game. Let's see if we can do a little better this week. Now, Cincinnati hasn't exactly faced a tough gauntlet of opposing tight ends from Minnesota, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Jacksonville, but if Tonyan fails to score, his Fantasy production will be minimal. Week 5 Positional Rankings: QB I RB I WR I TE I DST I K I Flex START This Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, Miami Dolphins at New York Jets The Dolphins' offense WebStart EM TEs Gerald Everett Los Angles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins Gerald Everett has had 6+ targets in 3 of his last 5 games. I'll put Patterson in the wide receiver section, but he can also be started as a running back where allowed. WebOur START EM SIT EM for fantasy football Week 5, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and quarterbacks. Given that And when I dug deeper, I saw that they in fact have allowed the 11th-fewest passing yards, I began to rationalize it. Brate picked up six targets in Week 4 at New England with Rob Gronkowski (ribs) out, but Brate only managed two catches for 29 yards. Although the TE position in fantasy is notoriously shallow, start em or sit em decisions for Week 1 could mean the difference in a win or a loss. He has five rushing touchdowns on the season, which is the same amount as Kyler Murray (three) and Lamar Jackson (two) combined). Higbee is dealing with an ankle injury, but hopefully he'll be OK for this game against Seattle. WEEK 5 STANDARD RANKINGS:QBs | RBs | WRs | D/STs | Kickers. Gerald Everett at Browns (1 p.m. He missed a second consecutive practice on Thursday. Last week at the Jets, Tannehill was held to just 19 Fantasy points, and he struggled without his top receivers. I see him as a low-end No. So if you think Nick Sirianni wont try to scheme up his tight ends against the Panthers, I dont know what to tell you. There have been four weeks of the season, and hopefully your team is looking like a playoff contender. Sleeper: Jimmy Graham at Las Vegas Raiders. Beasley and Emmanuel Sanders are both sleepers this week in what should be a high-scoring affair. The 49ers are No. Play 'Perfect 10' and get a chance to win $10,000! A week after taking advantage of the best 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. Hit him up on Twitter @MarkStrausberg. Is he going to be a top quarterback this week? That should give New England plenty of chances to run the ball, and Harris is due for a big game. Henderson returned from his one-game absence in Week 4 against Arizona and was back as the lead backfield option for the Rams. Copyright 2022 Sporting News Holdings Limited. But you cant trust either of the Steelers tight ends this week. The Chargers have only allowed Patrick Mahomes to score more than 17 Fantasy points against them this season, including matchups with Dak Prescott and Derek Carr, and Mayfield just isn't enough of a standout Fantasy quarterback to trust in most formats in this game. This one is tough for me because Im attached to Jonnu because I drafted him all over the place this year. Freiermuth is usually solid, too, but few defenses have been tougher against TEs this year than Buffalo. Tee Higgins (shoulder) is expected to return for the Bengals this week, and he's worth using as a borderline starter in all leagues. Hurst has seen five-plus targets in all but one game this year. Jamison Crowder is also a sleeper this week, and hopefully Zach Wilson continues to lean on Davis and Crowder in London. They have given up 7 receiving touchdowns this season. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. I had him (and Dawson Knox) as a Sit Em last week. Overall, though, this is a good week to have a star despite some of last week's surprising no-shows. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues, and he's our Start of the Week. Williams should be considered a low-end starter or flex in all leagues. This week, the stakes are higher than ever: Tune in for setting your lineups with your Draft Queens for this weeks Start Em Sit Em plus, an extra special new Bet Of The Week segment at the end of He's now scored at least 21 Fantasy points in every game this season, and his floor is safe thanks to his rushing production (at least 35 yards in every game). Even in a good enough matchup against the Packers last week, neither performed. As we enter into October, you should have a good idea of what your Fantasy team is right now. Instead, I'll look at the players you have questions about who could exceed or fail to meet expectations at each position. Love that Engram was third on the team in targets last week. * Reminder: Start Em, Sit Em is intended to present you with the non-obvious choices for your fantasy lineup. Nothing was downfield. I know that Blake Jarwin scored a touchdown on Sunday. We present you with the Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Tight Ends edition for Week 5 of the 2020 NFL season. Dude is for real. It's tough to know what's real and what isn't through three weeks, and fantasy owners are undoubtedly worried about their Week 5 start em, sit em decisions. Copyright 2022 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Now that we know Justin Fields is expected to start for the Bears for the rest of this year, we'll see if Robinson and Fields can get on the same page. But Im not there with him. And the matchup is great. Elliott just had a season-high 12 Fantasy points in Week 4 against Kansas City when he made three field goals and three extra points. Kyle Pitts was targeted nine times on Sunday against New York. Tonyan is going to score touchdowns this year, but he only has one on the season and three catches or less in each game. He's also had at least seven targets in three games this year. By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the, TB -10 But Dalton was the most Week 5 Start'em/Sit'em By: FN Staff Wednesday, Oct 7, 2020 at 8:00 pm ET This is the Fantasy Football Nerd's look at the best and worst matchups for Week 5 of the 2020 NFL season. Given that considerations might shift next week, here's a quick review of the criteria for this article. 1-3-0 I know that Blake Jarwin scored a touchdown on Sunday. Until I see something on tape of him being able to stretch the field, Im going to remain out. 6 in receptions allowed to running backs, so Edmonds should have the chance for another quality PPR outing. He averaged 33.0 Fantasy points against the Lions in two games last year, and he should once again have another standout outing against them this week. There are reasons to question both (Conklin often produces in garbage time; Hurst hasn't been great the past two games but managed a late score last week), but they're just as reliable as the Freiermuth-Knox-Higbee-Schultz group and similarly productive as Gerald Everett (@ Browns) and David Njoku (vs. Chargers), both of whom have much tougher matchups. From there, youll get a lineup recommendation based on RotoBallers award-winning rankings and projections. We'll continue to do our part to help with your lineup decisions, but you control your own destiny. 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