Patriots Defense Has Top-12 Upside In Week 5

The New England Patriots D/ST is a borderline top-12 option heading into Week 5 versus the New Orleans Saints. While the Patriots' defense is no longer the elite unit that it once was, it bears mentioning that New England drew a tough start to the season with games against the Eagles, Dolphins, and Cowboys. The […]

Alec Pierce Off The Radar In Week 5

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has slowly been ramping up his usage in this Colts passing offense, most recently in Week 4, where he reeled in one of his two targets for a 38-yard gain. Pierce has remained as the WR3 in terms of targets (14) and yards (114) in this Colts passing offense, […]

Anthony Richardson Hoping For Another Strong Outing In Week 5

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson has been a fantasy football cheat code, and that didn't change in Week 4, when he threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns while gaining 56 yards and a touchdown on the ground. The main knock on the first-round draft pick was that he would need time to develop […]

Chad Ryland Not A Strong Option For Week 5

New England Patriots kicker Chad Ryland can be left on fantasy football waivers for Week 5. The Patriots are looking to bounce back against the New Orleans Saints, and while they could absolutely do so, that doesn't guarantee success for Ryland. The rookie kicker is 5-for-5 on extra points but just 4-for-7 on field goals […]

Josh Downs A Deeper Flex Play In Week 5

Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs has continued to show flashes of his high-end speed and deep-threat abilities but hasn't been racking up fantasy points, as he went for only two catches and 34 yards in the team's overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The 22-year-old has gained the trust of rookie quarterback […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Looking For A Bounceback In Week 5

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was quietly putting together a strong start to the 2023 season, but that was stopped in its tracks when he went for a season-low one-catch, 15-yard performance in the Colts' Week 4 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Pittman's 39 targets on the season make for the […]

Hunter Henry A Fringe Option Versus Saints

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry is a borderline top-12 fantasy option heading into his Week 5 clash with the New Orleans Saints. Henry has quieted down since exploding over the first two weeks of the season, but he has still played well. Just last week, when it seemed like nothing went right for […]

Zack Moss Worth A Look If Jonathan Taylor Can't Go

Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss has done a serviceable job as the placeholder starting running back for the Colts, most recently in the team's overtime loss, where he ran for 80 yards. With Jonathan Taylor (ankle) removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list, he's currently questionable for their Week 5 matchup against the […]

Giants vs. Dolphins: Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, De'Von Achane, Raheem Mostert, Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley

Welcome to our Giants vs. Dolphins fantasy football start 'em, sit' em matchups analysis article for Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season. Read our matchups analysis, player breakdowns, and lineup recommendations for the matchup and set those winning lineups. Good luck RotoBallers!   New York Giants at Miami Dolphins Spread: Dolphins -12.5 Implied Total: Giants (17.5) vs. […]

Ezekiel Elliott Unlikely To Have Fantasy Appeal In Week 5

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott is not a reliable fantasy football option heading into Week 5 versus the New Orleans Saints. For the most part, he has struggled to get things going on the ground this season. That includes last Sunday when Elliott, who was supposed to see a larger workload, mustered just […]

Mac Jones Not Worth Starting In Single-QB Leagues

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is not a reliable fantasy starter heading into Week 5 versus the New Orleans Saints. While the third-year signal-caller flashed potential back in Week 1, he has come down to earth since that. In fact, versus the Cowboys last Sunday, Jones completed just 12 of 21 passes, threw two […]

David Bakhtiari Will Miss Rest Of The Season

Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) said he needs another surgery on his knee and will miss the rest of the season. Doctors are confident that it's a cartilage issue for Bakhtiari, and he's hoping to be ready for training camp next summer. Bakhtiari went on Injured Reserve before last Thursday's game against […]

Justin Simmons Will Return Against Jets

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (hip) was able to practice in full on Friday after two limited practice sessions earlier in the week and he's been removed from the final Week 5 injury report. Simmons has missed the last two games but will return to give Denver's secondary a big boost against a Jets offense […]

Justice Hill, Keaton Mitchell Questionable For Week 5

Baltimore Ravens running backs Justice Hill (foot, hamstring) and Keaton Mitchell (shoulder) are both questionable to play in Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Hill got in two limited practices before being a full-go on Friday, so he should be available for the second straight week. Meanwhile, the rookie Mitchell has seen two […]

Titans vs. Colts: Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Derrick Henry, DeAndre Hopkins, Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor, Zack Moss, Michael Pittman Jr.

Welcome to our Titans vs. Colts fantasy football start 'em, sit' em matchups analysis article for Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season. Read our matchups analysis, player breakdowns, and lineup recommendations for the matchup and set those winning lineups. Good luck RotoBallers!   Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts Spread: Titans -2.5 Implied Total: Titans (23) vs. Colts […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 5 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers.  Below, you'll find our expert's top players to avoid this week and a snapshot of the injuries that matter heading into the DFS main slate. We're looking at the […]

Jaleel McLaughlin In Line For Bigger Workload

Denver Broncos undrafted rookie running back Jaleel McLaughlin remains in line for a bigger workload in Week 5 against the New York Jets this Sunday, even if Javonte Williams (quadriceps) is cleared to play. Williams is questionable heading into Sunday's game after getting hurt in the Week 4 win over the Chicago Bears. McLaughlin impressed […]

Kyren Williams Good To Go For Week 5

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (hip) was able to practice in full on Friday and was removed from the final Week 5 injury report. He will be active this Sunday against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles after suffering a hip contusion in the Week 4 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Williams has been […]

Cooper Kupp Not Expected To Be On Snap Count

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said he doesn't expect wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) to be limited or on a snap count in his season debut in Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles, but McVay also said the team will "see how it goes." "Once he gets going, you want to be smart […]

Panthers vs. Lions: Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Jared Goff, David Montgomery, Sam LaPorta, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Miles Sanders, Adam Thielen

Welcome to our Panthers vs. Lions fantasy football start 'em, sit' em matchups analysis article for Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season. Read our matchups analysis, player breakdowns, and lineup recommendations for the matchup and set those winning lineups. Good luck RotoBallers!   Carolina Panthers at Detroit Lions Spread: Lions -10.0 Implied Total: Panthers (17) vs. Lions […]

John Metchie III Is Questionable For Week 5

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie (illness) is being listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. The 23-year-old missed Thursday's practice with an illness but was able to get in a full session on Friday and is questionable for Week 5. It sounds like Metchie III is on the road to recovery, […]

Sandy Alcantara Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara (elbow), the 2022 National League Cy Young winner, underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday and posted the news on his social-media account. The surgery was performed by Dr. Keith Meister. Alcantara will now miss the entire 2024 season. The 28-year-old was shut down in late September due to a UCL […]

Aaron Jones Practices Again On Friday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) got in another limited practice on Friday. The veteran ball-carrier practiced in a limited capacity on Thursday as well and should be ready to go for the Packers' Monday Night Football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, although he could end up being listed as questionable on […]

Kyle Bradish Gets The Nod For Game 1 Of ALDS

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday in Baltimore against the visiting Texas Rangers. Bradish was absolutely electric in his second major-league season for the O's in 2023, going 12-7 with a strong 2.83 ERA (3.27 FIP), 1.04 WHIP, 44 walks and career-high 168 strikeouts […]

Christian Watson Logs A Limited Practice On Friday

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) got in a limited practice on Friday. The second-year wideout also practiced on Thursday in a limited capacity after making his season debut in Week 4. He doesn't appear to be in any danger of missing the Packers' MNF tilt against the Las Vegas Raiders, barring any […]

Pablo Lopez Gets Game 2, Sonny Gray To Start Game 3

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli announced on Friday that right-hander Pablo Lopez will start Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on Sunday, while right-hander Sonny Gray will get the ball for Game 3 on Tuesday. Gray got the win in Game 2 of the wild-card series against the Blue […]

Davante Adams Does Not Practice On Friday

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (shoulder) missed his second consecutive practice on Friday. The veteran wideout injured his shoulder in the first half of the Raiders' Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He briefly exited the game but was able to tough it out and returned to action to finish the […]

Texans vs. Falcons: Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, C.J. Stroud, Dameon Pierce, Nico Collins, Tank Dell,

Welcome to our Texans vs. Falcons fantasy football start 'em, sit' em matchups analysis article for Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season. Read our matchups analysis, player breakdowns, and lineup recommendations for the matchup and set those winning lineups. Good luck RotoBallers!   Houston Texans at Atlanta Falcons Spread: Falcons -1.5 Implied Total: Texans (20) vs. Falcons […]

Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5: Christian Kirk, Najee Harris, and Breece Hall

Week 5 in the National Football League is rapidly approaching, and that means getting those fantasy lineups locked n' loaded. It's that time of the week to make the decisions that could either win or lose your matchups. Christian Kirk, Najee Harris, and Breece Hall all have interesting cases this week, and we're here to […]