NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Expert Picks and Lineups for Week 5 (Premium Content)

  All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.Welcome to Week 5 of the 2020 NFL Season! Each week, we'll be bringing you our famous NFL DFS Cheat Sheet with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet. The "fantasy points allowed rank" will […]

Raiders Defense Likely To Struggle In Week 5

The Las Vegas Raiders defense will have their toughest test of the season against the Chiefs in Week 5. Their defense has been bad through the first four weeks, and the Chiefs have one of the best offenses in the NFL. Patrick Mahomes has performed well against the Raiders throughout his career, and the Chiefs […]

Darius Leonard, Anthony Castonzo Ruled Out For Week 5

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that linebacker Darius Leonard (groin) and left tackle Anthony Castonzo (rib) have been ruled out for Week 5 against the Browns. Leonard, who is a must-start in IDP leagues at his position when healthy, suffered a groin injury late in last week's win over the Bears and played […]

Geno Atkins To Make Season Debut For Bengals Defense

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (shoulder) is expected to make his season debut against the Ravens in Week 5, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Atkins missed the first four games with a shoulder injury that he suffered at the end of training camp. He was the team's only Pro Bowl representative last year […]

DeVante Parker Taken Off Injury Report

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (hamstring) has been taken off the final injury report for Week 5 against the 49ers, showing that he's made good progress from a hamstring injury that has limited his explosiveness in the first month of the season. Parker had 10 catches on 12 targets for 110 yards last week […]

Byron Jones Expected To Return For Dolphins Defense

Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones (groin) is expected to play in Week 5 against the 49ers after missing the last two games with a groin injury. Jones practiced in full on Thursday and Friday. It will be a boost for the team's man-to-man-heavy defense that will be taking on a Niners unit that is at […]

Dolphins Put Austin Jackson On Injured Reserve

The Miami Dolphins placed rookie first-round left tackle Austin Jackson (foot) on Injured Reserve on Friday, meaning that he'll have to miss at least three weeks and likely longer with a foot injury he suffered in the Week 4 loss to the Seahawks. Miami will also be without starting defensive end Shaq Lawson (shoulder) and […]

Jordan Akins Has Appeal In Week 5

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins is a streaming option against the Jaguars in Week 5. Jacksonville has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends in 2020, and Akins has surpassed Darren Fells to be the lead tight end target for quarterback Deshaun Watson. The volume isn't there for him to be a […]

Volume A Concern For Randall Cobb In Week 5

Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb hasn't been the target hog that some expected him to be when he signed with the Texans, and that's made for a mediocre start to the season. Yes, his 95 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 were encouraging, but he also has a pair of games in which […]

Tyler Glasnow To Face Yanks In Decisive Game 5

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow will make the start in Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Yankees on Friday night. It's the second straight year that Glasnow has faced off against Gerrit Cole in Game 5 of the ALDS, with Cole pitching for the Astros in 2019. Glasnow was […]

Brandin Cooks Is A Risky Week 5 Play

What should we make of Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks? After a 95-yard Week 2, he responded with three catches for 23 yards in Week 3 and then posted a goose egg last week despite playing 94 percent of Houston's snaps. Despite a decent matchup against the Jaguars this week, Cooks has been so […]

Henry Ruggs III Likely To Return Against Chiefs

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (knee, hamstring) is likely to return Sunday against the Chiefs. He was a limited participant at practice on Wednesday and moved to a full participant for Thursday's practice. Ruggs has missed the last two weeks, and this will not be the friendliest game for his return. The […]

D.J. Chark Jr. Carries Some Risk In Week 5

Though he's cemented his status as the team's No. 1 receiver, Jacksonville Jaguars wideout D.J. Chark Jr. isn't the most reliable Week 5 option as he faces a Texans Defense that has forced offenses to funnel things to their running game in 2020. Chark is coming off a two-touchdown outing in Week 4 against Cincinnati, […]

Gerrit Cole Gets Nod For Game 5 Showdown Against Rays

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole will get the ball in Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Rays on Friday night. It will be the first time in Cole's career that he's been asked to pitch on short rest -- just three days since he held Tampa to three runs […]

Gardner Minshew II Has Tough Week 5 Matchup

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II faces a Texans Defense that allows the 10th-fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in Week 5. Houston's biggest issue defensively has been the run, so we should expect this game to be one where Minshew's passing volume is lower than usual. There are likely better streaming options available to […]

James Robinson A Strong Week 5 Play

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson is a must-start option against the Houston Texans in Week 5. Robinson has topped 100 scrimmage yards in three consecutive contests, serving as Jacksonville's top weapon on the ground and as the lead receiving back as well. Houston allows the second-most fantasy points to opposing running backs, setting this […]

NFL DFS: Expert Roundtable - Week 5 (Premium Content)

Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for Week 5 of the NFL season! This is a new article that we're offering each week and we hope that you will find it useful. Be sure also to read all of our other top-notch weekly NFL DFS articles to help you win big!   RotoBaller NFL DFS Expert […]

Buccaneers Defense Loses Vita Vea To Broken Ankle

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians confirmed on Friday that defensive tackle Vita Vea suffered a season-ending broken ankle in the Thursday night loss to the Bears. It's a huge blow to Tampa's run defense, as Vea was one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL. His combination of […]

Will Fuller V A Risk/Reward Play Against Jaguars

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V had a roller coaster four games to open the 2020 season, with a pair of 100-yard performances and also a target-less game. Now, with Houston moving to a new head coach and new playcaller, we get to see if things start to stabilize going forward. Unfortunately, Fuller's struggled […]

Hunter Renfrow A Bench Option In Week 5

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow has back-to-back weeks of at least five catches and 50 yards but will have a tough test in Week 5 against the Chiefs. The Chiefs currently rank first against opposing wide receivers. Renfrow may also see a decline in snap count with rookie wide receiver Henry Ruggs III […]

David Johnson Looks For Success Against Jaguars

Houston Texans running back David Johnson has been inconsistent this season but is coming off a 16-carry, 63-yard game against the Vikings. Johnson's receiving usage is down this year, as he's had more than two receptions just once all year. Johnson's Week 5 opponent, the Jacksonville Jaguars, are allowing the eighth-most fantasy points per game […]

Damiere Byrd Could Carry Deep League Value

New England Patriots wide receiver Damiere Byrd saw a season-high 10 targets in the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4. He hauled in five of them for 80 yards, but it could've been a much bigger game for him. His value is going to be somewhat limited since either Brian Hoyer or […]

Deshaun Watson Is A QB1 Against Jaguars

While Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson hasn't had the best start to the 2020 season, the team's decision to move on from head coach Bill O'Brien and a matchup with a Jaguars Defense that allows the 13th-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks has Watson poised to be a top QB1 option on Sunday. Coming off […]

N'Keal Harry Is A Low-End Flex Option

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry has posted decent numbers through the first four weeks of the regular season. Last week, Harry hauled in three of six targets for 21 yards and one touchdown in the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a rough game for Harry until he saved his fantasy […]

Julian Edelman Has Low Ceiling Versus Broncos

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman posted a huge performance in Week 2, but has disappeared since then. Last week, Edelman hauled in three of his six targets for 35 yards in the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He'll get a more favorable matchup in Week 5 against the Denver Broncos. A team […]

James White Should Be Heavily Utilized

New England Patriots running back James White returned last week after missing two games due to personal reasons. He didn't miss a beat, hauling in seven receptions for 38 yards and rushed three times for 21 yards in the Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Right now, White might be the most trustworthy […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Likely To Play Against Dolphins

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) is likely to return in Week 5 against the Dolphins. However, Shanahan still wants to see Garoppolo get through Friday's practice without issues before making the decision final. Miami hasn't been able to slow down opposing quarterbacks so far this year, as […]

Josh Jacobs Poised For Big Game

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will have a favorable matchup this week against the Chiefs. The Chiefs Defense has allowed the fourth most rushing yards and the second most yards per carry. This is encouraging for Jacobs considering he is picking up just 3.6 yards per carry through the first four weeks. Jacobs […]

Rex Burkhead Is A Risky Option In Week 5

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead is a tough player to trust in fantasy leagues right now. He'll be heavily utilized in one game and then basically a ghost on the field the following week. The Pats are without Sony Michel (quad), so Burkhead should be more involved going forward. He saw 11 carries […]