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. The Bengals could find themselves chasing points again this week against the Packers, and we like it when Burrow's pass attempts are up. Smith-Schuster has fewer than 53 receiving yards in every game this season, has three games with four catches or less and has yet to catch a touchdown. But hes not getting open. Raiders), Darren Waller (@ Chiefs), and Dallas Goedert (@ Cardinals) all have highly favorable matchups. If youre looking for players of such caliber check out our weekly fantasy football tight end rankings. By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the, TB -10 D.J. So while this weeks matchup against the Jets isnt terrible, starting Gesicki is a risk-reward proposition due to his usage. But its clear Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, K.J. Chark (ankle), but he should get enough out of Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault to be a decent Fantasy option in deeper leagues this week against Tennessee. And you should explore making trades. I'm excited about Fournette in this matchup with Miami. 1 receivers against Baltimore this season have struggled. 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. Brown (hamstring) and Julio Jones (hamstring) this week, and that will change things for Tannehill. But Dalton was the most-targeted pass catcher for the Cowboys on Sunday. It would be great if the Buccaneers fed him that much again. Moss has played more than Devin Singletary in each of the past two games, and Moss will look to extend his touchdown streak this week to four games in a row. Lawrence looked better in Week 4 at Cincinnati, but he scored just 17 Fantasy points. O/U 46, NO -2 Pittsburgh might also bring back bad memories for Sutton since this is where he suffered a torn ACL last year. That s due in part to the fact that hes 26th among tight ends in routes run, per PFF. This week, he's taking on a Chiefs defense that has allowed six total touchdowns to running backs this year, including at least one touchdown in every game. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Mayfield remains a questionable Fantasy starter even in two-quarterback and Superflex leagues. The last time he faced this weeks opponent, the Chargers, Njoku posted seven catches for 149 yards, scored a touchdown and finished with 27.9 points. A week after taking advantage of the best Darren Waller at Chiefs (MNF)7. 3 Fantasy receiver at best this week, with his value higher in PPR. Redraft October 6, 2022. Granted, that was against Houston, Chicago and Minnesota, but I expect the Chargers receivers and Austin Ekeler to lead the way in this matchup, not Cook. ET, Fox): Hill found the end zone and put up 8.1 fantasy points against the Vikings last week, and hes now scored eight-plus points in two of his first three games of the season. 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. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. ET, CBS): Gesicki has popped just once in his first four games, and his floor has been brutally low. This edition features a top-level talent looking to bounce back after a down week. Start Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. On the bright side, he has seen seven-plus targets on three occasions this season. ET, Fox): Pollard was my running back start of the week in Week 13, and he went off for 24.6 points. And when I dug deeper, I saw that they in fact have allowed the 11th-fewest passing yards, I began to rationalize it. Even if you don't have one of those studs, you should be able to put up a respectable score for your TE slot, and it should get easier to spot sleepers going forward. While both scored touchdowns in Week 4 against Tampa Bay, Henry had four catches for 32 yards on five targets, while Smith had three catches for 14 yards on five targets as well. But if he's without those guys again, Tannehill is tough to trust. Tony Pollard vs. Texans (1 p.m. George Kittle and Darren Waller have been mediocre at best. 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. Tyler Higbee vs. Cowboys 5. Matt Lutovsky is a senior editor and writer for The Sporting News. You know Ja'Marr Chase is a must-start Fantasy receiver, and Boyd is a quality starting option as well. Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em Tight Ends: Week 5 0 Shares By Vinny Somma Updated Oct 6, 2020 at 3:45pm Getty Dalton Schultz #86 of the Dallas Cowboys. Follow @Model.ButterBlogPost.Author.TwitterHandle Matt is an avid writer and enjoys analyzing the game within the game that is fantasy sports. Is he going to be a top quarterback this week? Hunt is worth using as a No. I had relatively high expectations for Beckham in Week 4 at Minnesota, and he disappointed with two catches for 27 yards on seven targets. It was only one, but could the rookie be starting to take over? But I'm still seeing them ranked around 15th for this week. 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! 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 explore making a trade if your roster needs help. Well, he apparently is not a "different breed" and missed Week 4. 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. The Falcons have only sacked opposing quarterbacks seven times, so Wilson should have time to look downfield in this matchup. Blake Jarwin is even worth using as a sleeper this week in deeper leagues, and he scored for the Cowboys last week against Carolina. QUARTERBACK. On the ground, the Jets have given up five rushing touchdowns, and we'll see if Patterson can score there while playing in tandem with Mike Davis. He's scored 15 Fantasy points or less in every game this year, and he has three touchdowns and four interceptions in his past three outings against Las Vegas, Cincinnati and Green Bay. Will Fuller (finger) is out, which should allow Waddle and DeVante Parker to see plenty of targets. 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. He has two games this season with at least seven targets and has been a nice weapon for Justin Herbert, but this isn't a good week to trust him as a must-start option. O/U 51, MIN -8.5 Feels like if youre in TE purgatory Dawson could be a reliable option. He now has three games this season with at least seven targets, and he's scored at least 12 PPR points in two of them. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers this year. He was limited to two catches for 8 yards in Week 4 at Green Bay despite eight targets, and that was with Chase Claypool (hamstring) out. By 2 running back this week. It appears like Giovani Bernard (knee) could return in Week 5 after being out in Week 4 at New England, but that shouldn't have much of an impact on Fournette's role. Osborn and Dalvin Cook are bigger threats. One thing that TE has going for it right now is the lack of notable injuries. Even if your Fantasy season got off to a rocky start, you can still save your roster. No kicker has made multiple field goals against Carolina this year. And thats a tough way to live. 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. However, that role appears to belong to Brandon Bolden, who should be considered a sleeper. I had high expectations for Gaskin this season, and so far he's been a total bust. Given that There have been four weeks of the season, and hopefully your team is looking like a playoff contender. Next up is a revenge game against the Ravens, who have allowed an average of close to 12 fantasy points to tight ends in their last eight games. 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. Beasley and Emmanuel Sanders are both sleepers this week in what should be a high-scoring affair. WebStart EM TEs Gerald Everett Los Angles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins Gerald Everett has had 6+ targets in 3 of his last 5 games. And the Packers likely won't have standout cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder), which is another boost for Burrow's Fantasy outlook this week. Now, the Cowboys do have eight interceptions on the season, but Jones should get plenty of volume -- in the air and running the ball -- to be a quality Fantasy option this week. Conklin (vs. Dolphins) and Hurst (@ Ravens) are two of this season's biggest surprises, and both have favorable matchups this week against two of the worst pass defenses in the league. New Orleans ranks within the bottom three in receptions, yards and touchdowns allowed to the position. This game sets up perfectly for Harris as the Patriots are nine-point favorites on the road. Robert Tonyan vs. Giants (London, 9:30 a.m. And as much He scored. Jamison Crowder is also a sleeper this week, and hopefully Zach Wilson continues to lean on Davis and Crowder in London. He had 13 carries for 40 yards, which isn't exactly encouraging, but it was great to see the Raiders give him five targets. We like Alie-Cox the best of that group, with Henry next up. Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (-1.5) Over/Under: 51.5 Implied Team Totals: Vikings (25) Lions (27) Jameson Williams, WR, The Dallas TE is the third-highest scoring player at his position since Week 2. WEEK 5 FANTASY PICKS: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em, Rankings based on standard, non-PPR scoring. latest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings right here. Hunt is doing a great job over the past two games with at least 15 PPR points in outings against Chicago and Minnesota. Buy seriously. It helps that he's facing a Seattle defense that is No. Mooney finally showed signs of life last week, and Boyd faces the league's worst pass defense. -- and you have a better option on your bench, use that guy. The only thing missing for Leonard Fournette so far this season has been a touchdown, and hopefully he can find the end zone this week against Miami. His fantasy owners are acting like all those targets were big gains. Dallas Goedert at Cardinals (4:25 p.m. Dawson was second on the team with eight targets on Sunday. Michael Fabiano is an award-winning fantasy football analyst on Sports Illustrated and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) Hall of Fame. Chark (ankle) went down early in Week 4 at Cincinnati, and Shenault responded with six catches for 99 yards on seven targets. 3 PPR receiver after the way he's played to start the season. The Dolphins have allowed three touchdowns to tight ends in the past three weeks. Keep Winston in two-quarterback and Superflex lineups only. Start em | Derek Carr, QB | LV @ KC. O/U 50, TEN -4 Otherwise, he's scored at least 22 Fantasy points in each of his three other games, and he's scored 30 Fantasy points in each of his road outings this year at Washington in Week 2 and at New Orleans last week. My three-year-old jumped on my side and I havent played golf for a month. No defense allows more points to opposing TEs than the Saints. Hursts quarterback, Matt Ryan, has also only tossed one touchdown over his past two games. The Chargers have given up the seventh-fewest points this year plus have four INTs and nine sacks so far. No Kyle Pitts, no Dawson Knox. Instead here are some of the most-pressing questions. Lawrence is worth a flyer this week against the Titans, who have allowed three quarterbacks to score at least 21 Fantasy points in four outings. I might be breaking news for you here, but let me be the absolute first to tell you the NFL is a copycat league. Last week at the Jets, Tannehill was held to just 19 Fantasy points, and he struggled without his top receivers. Opposing TEs average just 33.75 yards per game against the Seahawks this year, none of which have found the endzone. But I like Jacobs in matchups the Raiders have a chance to win, and Las Vegas is 5.5-point favorites at home. Roethlisberger has been sacked at least twice in every game, and he has four interceptions in his past three outings. O/U 46.5, LAR -2.5 ET, CBS) Hunter Henry vs. Lions (1 p.m. WebOur START EM SIT EM for fantasy football Week 5, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and quarterbacks. I had him (and Dawson Knox) as a Sit Em last week. 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. He did have six last week, which is good. I'll give him a pass in that game since the weather was bad, and the Patriots are good at defending tight ends. Im not sure Im sold on Sirianni as an NFL head coach. How does the Who to Start? tool work? That breakout will only get amplified with the addition of Deshaun Watson to the team. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues, and he's our Start of the Week. And yes, I have trouble believing that the WFT DST is as bad as it has been. ET, Fox): Believe it or not, Dissly is a top-10 tight end after four weeks. But as I said, I think he will definitely be a useful QB2 this week. WebOur START EM SIT EM for fantasy football Week 13, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and quarterbacks. As we enter into October, you should have a good idea of what your Fantasy team is right now. I would only start Sutton as a No. The Dolphins will probably have Brissett get the ball out of hands quickly with their suspect offensive line taking on this Tampa Bay pass rush, and that should lead to Gesicki getting plenty of targets once again. Yes, they are last in the league in "big-play passes," i.e. But I wouldn't be surprised to see the Chargers jump out early on the Browns and force Baker Mayfield to throw. 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. 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. Henry saw a season-low in targets, receptions and yards last week. While Patrick Mahomes does have four interceptions on the season, he's only been sacked five times. O/U 46, TEN -4.5 Tee Higgins at Ravens (8:20 p.m. O/U 48, CAR -3.5 And Sanders has at least 12 PPR points in consecutive games against Washington and Houston, and it appears like his rapport with Allen is getting stronger each week. He's only worth starting in two-quarterback and Superflex leagues. Tonyan needs to have a big week before I even consider starting him and it's not happening anytime soon. 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. Unless youre desperate, Id put him on the bench. Higbee is dealing with an ankle injury, but hopefully he'll be OK for this game against Seattle. There have already been five receivers to score at least 14 PPR points against the Cowboys this year, and Toney should be considered a low-end No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Prior to that, he combined for 12 Fantasy points in his previous three games. It was his first touchdown this year, although he had a touchdown called back due to a penalty in Week 2 against Dallas. Editor's Note: Projections are provided by CBS Sports and not Jamey Eisenberg. Its like having your own fantasy football expert on call just to help with your specific Week 4 lineup questions. However, my recommendation to start the Rams DST was way off base as they likely earned you negative points. He passed for 157 yards and two touchdowns and added 41 rushing yards in relief. Rankings are based upon PPR (point per reception) scoring. We'll see if he can keep up his production on the ground, but he's doing well throwing the ball also. If a player is struggling -- Myles Gaskin, Allen Robinson, Kyle Pitts, etc. I'm not sure the Bolts will crash the DST1 party this week, but I'm expecting them to be a lot more valuable than the DST on the opposing sideline that is surprisingly often ranked ahead of them. Quarterback injuries also affect receivers, tight ends, and D/STs, so there's a lot up in the air as we get closer to Sunday. It was good to see Jacobs back in Week 4 against the Chargers after a two-game absence with an ankle injury, and hopefully he's healthy for the rest of the year. Hooper collected five receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown in Week 4. That should give New England plenty of chances to run the ball, and Harris is due for a big game. Brown has played in four Monday night games in his career, and he has four touchdowns in those outings. Thats right, a team with Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb is giving up the most targets to Dalton Schultz, because of course. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! New Orleans has also allowed at least five receptions to an opposing backfield in each of the past three games, with McCaffrey scoring 11 PPR points and Saquon Barkley scoring 18 PPR points with just their receiving totals alone over that span. Both of those players are too good to continue struggling so much. Hurst has seen five-plus targets in all but one game this year. The Bengals are allowing the 13th-fewest passing yards and the eighth-fewest points per game. Nothing was downfield. O/U 52, ARI -5.5 He's also had at least seven targets in three games this year. The Packers have allowed a receiver to score in every game this season, and standout cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) is expected to be out this week. He won't have success running against Tampa Bay in Week 5, and it doesn't appear like his opportunities in the passing game will be enough to save him, especially after what happened against the Colts. 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. Simple: Choose up to four players to compare below, pick your league settings in the upper right corner (PPR, half-PPR, standard), and push Who to Start? Its that easy. MORE:Click here to become a RotoBaller subscriber and receive exclusive access to their lineup tools, rankings, and analysis. For all of your final fantasy lineup decisions, be sure to check out my weekly player rankings which will be updated daily throughout the NFL season. You have lineup questions. Powered by. 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. O/U 49.5, GB -3 He might get Chase Claypool (hamstring) back for this matchup, but that probably isn't enough to help Roethlisberger even in two-quarterback and Superflex leagues. If it ends with a touchdown, Im cool with it. Opposing TEs have scored just one combined touchdown against the Panthers this season, while all have failed to top 50 receiving yards. Given the matchups, that makes sense. Miami meanwhile is giving up the 10th-most fantasy points to tight ends. You can The Buccaneers have allowed three touchdowns to tight ends in their past two games. ET, CBS), DFS Fades George Kittle at Panthers ($5,200) Mike Gesicki at Jets ($3,500) Dalton Schultz at Rams ($3,400). Expect a bounce-back game for the big-bodied tight end against the Browns. He should get Tee Higgins (shoulder) back this week, and Burrow could be asked to do more heavy lifting if Joe Mixon (ankle) is out as expected. ET; Line: Bengals -5.5; 47 O/U Implied totals: Bengals 26.25, Browns 20.75 Deshaun Watson looked pretty awful in his first 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. George Kittle at Panthers, My complete positional rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | FLEX | K | DST, Week 5 Start Em, Sit Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES. WEEK 5 STANDARD RANKINGS:QBs | RBs | WRs | D/STs | Kickers. In non-PPR leagues, consider Edmonds a strong flex, but he would be a must-start option in those formats if he was given more scoring chances. O/U 39.5, LAC -1.5 It could be uneven for both guys moving forward, but Henry is on the field for at least 68 percent of the time in every game this year. By any stretch of the imagination. Against the Patriots, Fournette had 20 carries for 91 yards, along with three catches for 47 yards on five targets. Hunter Henry gets more snaps, but Jonnu is right there with him in targets. I'll put Patterson in the wide receiver section, but he can also be started as a running back where allowed. I looked like a fool. Hurst, who could be on some waiver wires, is a viable streamer. Let's see if we can do a little better this week. 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. The Dolphins have been terrible against opposing running backs so far this year, and Fournette has the chance for a standout performance. Hopefully, you've avoided the injury bug and have a solid group of reliable starters, but it's likely that you have at least one trouble spot in your lineup every week, be it because of injuries or surprise sleepers. He has four touchdowns over that span, and he's taken over as the lead running back in Buffalo. I feel like I had another B- week last week. It's not necessarily because of breakout sleepers (though there are a few of those, like Tyler Conklin and Hayden Hurst); rather, it's because we're getting a better idea of favorable and unfavorable matchups. It's FREE to enter! 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. 2 running back in all leagues against the Texans, who have allowed three rushing touchdowns in the past three games. He doesn't have D.J. Likewise, those who started Dawson Knox as I suggested were sitting pretty. Knox has scored a touchdown in three games in a row, with four touchdowns over that span, and he just had a season-high eight targets and five catches against Houston in Week 4. As a result, consider this a pat on the back if you have Goedert in your starting lineup. Gerald Everett at Browns (1 p.m. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. It's not like it's a great matchup. By going through every game in a week, we can quickly see which teams Vegas has scored big, and that will give us a clue as to what players have the best touchdown upside for start-em/sit-em decisions. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues in this matchup. The last time McVay said that was in regards to DeSean Jackson after a slow first two games. Injuries are piling up a bit now, giving us a lot to think about Im expecting the Cardinals to work on the corners more this week, so youll see bigger games from the receivers. Week 5 Start Em: Tight Ends Start of the Week Gerald Everett at Browns (1 p.m. We've compiled all of our Week 14 rankings for PPR and standard leagues in Given that considerations might shift next week, here's a quick review of the criteria for this article. The Raiders have also allowed just one touchdown to an opposing receiver this year, which was Marquise Brown in Week 1. That gives Murray the chance to be a low-end starter in non-PPR leagues and a flex option in PPR. Source: iconsportswire.com. 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. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Heres the thing, Williams has alternated good games and bad games. Freiermuth edges out Schultz by a few spots in their rankings, likely because he has the highest ceiling, but all three of these guys are risks this week. Henry Ruggs III (six PPR points), Tyreek Hill (four PPR points) and Sutton (seven PPR points) were all held in check by the Ravens, and Pittman could easily be next. 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 if youre in a pinch and want to grab Zach Ertz, Im not going to be mad at it. Start of the Week: Tom Brady vs. If you really want to play the numbers in deep leagues, you could also try Juwan Johnson (vs. Seahawks), Cameron Brate (@ Falcons), and Albert Okwuegbunam (vs. Colts), but they're even less reliable right now. But if he's not catching passes or scoring touchdowns then his Fantasy upside is limited. O/U 49, 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, FFT: Injury updates, latest Week 14 rankings, Week 14 Fantasy football rankings, picks, lineups, Injury report: Barkley, Metcalf, Lawrence questionable. Dalton Schultz returned last week (though you might not have noticed), and there were no issues this past Sunday outside of Cameron Brate going into concussion protocol. In two meetings with Seattle last year, he combined for six catches for 94 yards and no touchdowns. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Gesicki over 20.5 receiving yards (-118). Copyright 2022 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Ertz comes into Week 5 having scored at least 12 PPR points in his past two outings against Dallas and Kansas City. Everett is averaging 9 fantasy points per game in his last 5 games. In the past two games with Fields under center at Cleveland in Week 3 and against Detroit in Week 4, Robinson has combined for five catches, 90 yards and no touchdowns on nine targets. If not, don't be afraid to shake things up. As for Harris, he's a No. Williams is expected to start for the injured David Montgomery (knee), and hopefully Williams takes advantage of this opportunity. So, lets double up and go for it This is why we play this game, right? Written by Mark Strausberg, a member of the Athlon Network Contributor, who despite his youthful exuberance and good looks has been playing fantasy sports before Wildcats or Hoosiers even made it to VHS. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. 8-3-0 Its been an up and down year for Kittle. (UPDATE:Knox is out in Week 5.) Westill have Pat Freiermuth (@ Bills in Week 5), Dawson Knox (vs. Steelers), and Tyler Higbee (vs. Cowboys) in the top 14 despite varying results and varying matchups. 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. The Cowboys allow the third-most total yards in football, including 12 receiving touchdowns, second-most in football. Copyright 2022 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. 3 Fantasy receiver this week. The Bengals have also allowed just one touchdown to a tight end this year, which was Pat Freiermuth in Week 3. The 49ers are No. Tampa Bay allows the most Fantasy points to wide receivers this season, and Waddle already has two road games this year with at least 16 PPR points. You can follow Michael on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for your late-breaking fantasy news and the best analysis in the business to help you win a fantasy championship! Ouch. FFN rankings are based upon PPR (point per reception) scoring. He's at best a flex option in deeper leagues this week. You don't have to start guys just because you drafted them with an early-round pick. Related: Fantasy Football 5 Up, 5 Down for Week 5. You would think the matchup against the Jets is favorable, but they have actually done well against opposing quarterbacks. He should get back on track this week against the Lions, who he has demolished in his career. O/U 45, MIN -8.5 In his past two games against the Jets and Ravens, Sutton has combined for eight catches for 84 yards and no touchdowns on 13 targets. Tonyan is going to score touchdowns this year, but he only has one on the season and three catches or less in each game. TRY DRAFT SHARKS FREE: Dominate with exclusive tools, including Free-Agent Finder & Trade Navigator! If you're sick of starting Matthew Stafford (vs. Cowboys) or Aaron Rodgers (vs. Giants), you might be looking at one of these streamers. 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. Higbee also has scored just once this season and has been at 40 receiving yards or less for three games in a row. 3 receiver in PPR this week. We'll continue to do our part to help with your lineup decisions, but you control your own destiny. And that worked out just GREAT. Michael Fabiano analyzes fantasy football for Sports Illustrated. He finished with five catches for 17 yards, and we'd like to see him continue having a prominent role in the passing game. However, a matchup against the leagues worst pass defense may pique somes interest. Henderson returned from his one-game absence in Week 4 against Arizona and was back as the lead backfield option for the Rams. ET, CBS): Everett has been fantastic in the stat sheets, scoring 12.3 fantasy points Hes been touchdown dependent, though, scoring three times on the season. Williams just had eight carries for 55 yards and a touchdown against Detroit in Week 4, along with two catches for 15 yards on two targets, and this is a good matchup this week against the Raiders. I saw one expert recommend the WFT DST because the Saints have "trouble pushing the ball down the field." Remember, he not only has four cracked ribs along with one broken rib, but a punctured lung as well. Start 'EM Sit 'EM Week 5 STAY IN TOUCH Sign up for FantasyData's newsletter and get awesome content sent to your inbox. 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. And you know what is a good decision? Beasley had 11 catches for 133 yards and a touchdown on 16 targets in two games against the Chiefs last year, including the playoffs, and Josh Allen should lean on him again in this crucial road game. The Jaguars have already allowed two kickers to make three field goals in a game this year, and three kickers also have at least three PATs against Jacksonville. Rob Gronkowski is going to be out again this week. Chances are Prescott wont need to push for 60 attempts against the Giants, as he has the past two weeks. Welcome to Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em Tight Ends edition for Week 5 of the NFL season. 1 target for Baker Mayfield this week with Jarvis Landry (knee) still out, but I would only use Beckham as a No. 1. Can you play with broken ribs? Despite loads of talent, hes hit double-digit points just once this year. Lance showed his upside in Week 4 against Seattle when he took over for Garoppolo in the second half and scored 24 Fantasy points. Which is guess that goes for everyone. 6 in receptions allowed to running backs, so Edmonds should have the chance for another quality PPR outing. The Steelers do have a chance to bounce back here. T.J. Hockenson at Patriots 4. StartingPatrick Mahomes. Buffalo has shut out two of its past three opponents with Miami in Week 2 and Houston in Week 4, but Kansas City is scoring an average of 33.5 points per game. Cleveland has been tough on tight ends, though Tyler Conklin did beat them for 10 points back in Week 2. Superstars such as Travis Kelce will not be found in this column. Raiders (MNF)2. OK, I thought, that's because teams are scoring tons of points against them and then just running out the clock. Music is another constant in his daily life. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Fantasy Impact: Javonte Williams Injury Opens Door for Melvin Gordon. Rudolph has fallen out of fantasy relevancy this season. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Tonyan under 24.5 receiving yards (-120). WebOur START EM SIT EM for fantasy football Week 13, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and quarterbacks. 2 Fantasy receiver this week. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Schultz should be considered a must-start tight end right now since he has at least 17 PPR points in two consecutive games, and he has three games this season with at least six targets and six catches. The Ravens should be able to make things tough on Pittman, and No. Time is running out, but you can still make it happen. As a result, Gordon and Williams have been inconsistent Fantasy options, and Gordon has two games with at least 15 PPR points and two games with just eight points. That might be a little severe, but I think he'll definitely be the worst NFC South QB this week! ET, Fox), DFS Bargains Gerald Everett at Browns ($4,200) David Njoku vs. Chargers ($3,800) Irv Smith Jr. vs. Bears ($3,200). 1 receiver for the Colts right now, and he comes into Week 5 at Baltimore with at least eight targets in three games in a row and 32 targets over that span. 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. Renfrow is becoming a reliable No. This is another favorable matchup for him against the Falcons, who have allowed seven touchdowns to receivers on the year. 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. Check out an example from each offensive position. Im not saying the Broncos were exposed or anything, though Im sure everybody is going to be running with that. What you should be hoping for is the Lions dont have enough to keep up with the other guys and leave Conklin wide open. But Im not there with him. 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. He has scored 19 Fantasy points or less in every game, and he has yet to pass for multiple touchdowns in any outing this year. Burton made his season debut in Week 4 and while his statistical output left much to be desired, his usage adds high intrigue. The Dolphins have given up 621 receiving yards to opposing TEs this season. 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. Tyler Allgeier (vs. Among the true "streamers" this week, Mo Alie-Cox (@ Broncos), Hunter Henry (vs. Lions), and Cole Kmet (@ Vikings) have the best matchups. So that is nice. Obviously, that means Lawrence is ahead of Bridgewater and Goff, too. Got a fantasy sports question or thought? All Rights Reserved. But I will give him credit enough to use both of his tight ends here. But hes had 8.1 points or less in his other three games. Analysis is aggregated from multiple sources including FN. Plus, a budding playmaker in Dallas who could see a dip in volume. Advice below based on full-point PPR leagues, Trevor Lawrence (vs. Texans) vs. Teddy Bridgewater (@ Jets) vs. Jared Goff (@ Patriots). We have you covered with the lineups.com official fantasy football rankings. 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. Mike Gesicki at Jets (1 p.m. Hurts once again should be considered a top 10 Fantasy quarterback in all leagues. He started off the season running well with either 100 yards or a touchdown in his first two games against Miami and the Jets. Did I watch the same game on "Monday Night Football" that everyone else watched? ET, NBC): Hurst has quietly put up decent totals, scoring seven-plus points in three of his first four games including 11.7 in last weeks win over the Dolphins. Whatever position you can use Patterson this week, get him active because he's playing well and producing for the Falcons this year. 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. If Gronkowski remains out in Week 5 against Miami as expected, consider Brate a streaming option again. He's third among running backs in the NFL with 20 receptions, and he just had 120 rushing yards on 12 carries at the Rams in Week 4. Projected points are for PPR leagues. 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. Schultz has disappointed majorly and Freiermuth has a brutal matchup, but RotoBaller still ranks both ahead of the sleeper Hurst. I cant imagine what its like to deal with this in football. He's facing a Cardinals defense that has allowed three scores and the most fantasy points to tight ends. 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. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Jonathan Taylor or Cooper Kupp. Knox has been the best of the bunch, while Higbee might be the best bet for targets. 2022 ABG-SI LLC. I really feared going with Dawson last week because of the game-script situation and, well, that was stupid. Prior to Week 3 against Tampa Bay, McVay said of Jackson, "I have to figure out a better way to get him involved. 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. He's too good of a player." I like Patterson more, which you'll see in the wide receiver section, but Davis is a serviceable flex option in this matchup. I would love to see him light up Washington as we've seen Josh Allen and Matt Ryan do the past two weeks, but Winston isn't in their class right now as a Fantasy option. The over-under for this game is 50 points, and Lance might have to keep up with Kyler Murray for the 49ers to stay in contention. 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. Speaking of players I was ready to give up on, heres one of the leaders in the clubhouse. Overall, though, this is a good week to have a star despite some of last week's surprising no-shows. He hasn't scored a rushing touchdown since Week 5, and this Dallas defense is No. He's attempted 23 passes or less in every game this year, and he's been at 17 Fantasy points or less in each of the past three games. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. Look. 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. We'll see if Garoppolo is able to play despite injuring his calf last week, but if Lance starts then he should be considered a potential Fantasy starter in deeper one-quarterback leagues. 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. 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. The Packers run defense has also been tough, and Perine will likely need to score to salvage a good Fantasy outing this week. He had 14 carries for 89 yards, along with five catches for 27 yards on six targets. Use the player that gives you the best chance to win if it makes sense and not the guy you drafted in a certain round. Probably not. Las Vegas has allowed six touchdowns to running backs this year, and a running back has scored against the Raiders in every game. He's also yet to score a touchdown this season, and Carolina has only allowed one touchdown to a running back this year. Bills (at KC):The Bills DST is No. Miami's offensive line has been a disaster, and Malcolm Brown is being used too much. Cameron Brate should be the beneficiary of Gronk's broken ribs. Our Week 5 rankings still feature a lot of the same guys in the top eight as the preseason, and our top 16 also features a lot of familiar faces. When we confine it to the TE position, things look even bleaker as they've allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to the position. Be aggressive as a Fantasy manager and do something to save your season. At best, consider Smith-Schuster a low-end No. Dallas has allowed three touchdowns to tight ends this season, and Cook and Goedert could have had bigger games in their meetings with the Cowboys. So I can commiserate with Gronk (I cant, actually). Anyone who failed to "sit" Teddy Bridgewater as I recommended took a beating. Good matchup this week against the Chiefs. 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