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 […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Will Play On Monday Night

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will start on Monday Night Football against the visiting Green Bay Packers. Garoppolo suffered a concussion in Week 3 on Sunday night and was held out of last week's loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. The 31-year-old has continued to […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 5 (Friday Updates): Cooper Kupp, Jonathan Taylor, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Tee Higgins, more

Four weeks of NFL football are in the books, meaning a few key fantasy studs are eligible to return from Injured Reserve and the PUP list.  Our injury updates and reports for Week 5 as of Friday, October 6, 2023, will give you the latest updates on key guys around the league. As always, some […]

Kirk Cousins A QB1 Option Versus Chiefs

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will look to keep his strong production through four weeks going against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Week 5. Cousins has averaged 303 passing yards per game and has thrown 11 touchdown passes through four games to start the season, putting him firmly in the QB1 discussion on a […]

Trevor Lawrence Not A QB1 Vs. Bills

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence faces a tough test in Week 5, taking on the vaunted Bills defense in London. It's the second straight game across the pond for the Jaguars, having defeated Atlanta 23-7 a week prior. While the Jags were able to easily dispatch the Falcons, Lawrence still had another underwhelming game, making […]

Derek Carr Questionable For Week 5, Expected To Play

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable for Week 5. However, Saints insider Mike Triplett reports that Carr "seems almost certain to play" after practicing in a limited capacity. It's also worth noting that the veteran quarterback was a game-time decision last week and managed to play. At this rate, […]

Kenny Pickett Will Play Against Ravens

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (knee) was removed from the Week 5 injury report on Friday and is good to go for Sunday's divisional clash versus the Baltimore Ravens. The writing was on the wall for Pickett to suit up this weekend when he returned to a full practice on Thursday. The 25-year-old suffered a […]

Lamar Jackson A QB1 Against Steelers

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is still the best and most consistent fantasy asset to have on this offense. Despite the fact that the Steelers have a solid defense, Jackson has been able to throw the ball efficiently as well as put up some big numbers on the ground. His biggest issue so far this […]

Kenny Pickett Expected To Play Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (knee) is expected to play in Week 5 on Sunday against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens, but ESPN's Brooke Pryor wonders if he'll be wearing the calf sleeve he's worn the last two days in practice or the knee brace he had on Wednesday. The Steelers could be extra cautious with […]

Dolphins Put Terron Armstead On Injured Reserve

The Miami Dolphins placed left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) on Injured Reserve on Friday due to a knee injury he suffered in the Week 4 loss to the Buffalo Bills, according to sources. The good news is Armstead's injury isn't expected to be season-ending, but he's going to miss at least the next four games. […]

C.J. Stroud A QB1 In Week 5

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has finally entered QB1 status in fantasy in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. The rookie has scored 20-plus fantasy points in three straight games while throwing for 1,212 yards and six touchdowns with no interceptions to begin the year. He'll draw a tough matchup facing a Falcons defense that […]

Week 5 Rankings: 2023 Fantasy Football Outlooks, Start/Sit Analysis - QB, RB, WR, TE

Check out our Week 5 2023 fantasy football position rankings! Jorden Hill discusses his top Week 5 fantasy football rankings for each position. You should consider starting these players in your 2023 fantasy football lineups for Week 5. The 2023 fantasy football season is officially here - win big with RotoBaller in 2023! Be sure […]

Falcons Unlikely To Have Quick Hook With Desmond Ridder

AtlantaFalcons.com's Scott Bair doesn't think Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith will have a quick hook with young quarterback Desmond Ridder. Ridder will be making only his ninth start in the NFL in Week 5 against the Houston Texans, and the Falcons have a commitment to developing Ridder for the long-term. Backup Taylor Heinicke could […]

Sleeper.com NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Week 5 Early Slate

We are back with prop picks from Sleeper. On Thursday night football and last week, we held our 50% hit rate, making our total record through two weeks 6-6. In light of the MLB playoffs, if we can manage to hit above 500 I’d be very happy. I’m hoping we can find some gems in […]

Daniel Jones Hard To Trust Despite Plus Matchup

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones draws a Miami defense allowing nearly 30 points per game but the signal caller hasn't given fantasy managers a reason to start him yet this season. The 26-year-old has tossed just two touchdowns on the year (plus one rushing touchdown) but those all came in the same game in […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Watch: Breakout CFB Performances From Week 5 (2023)

We had another fun weekend of college football. We had some performances that you had to see to believe. I think at this point I can just put Brock Bowers under the tight end section of this article from now until the end of the season. He is integral to Georgia's continued success. We are […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 5 - Daily Fantasy Football Targets Include C.J. Stroud, Alvin Kamara, Puka Nacua, Travis Kelce

As we enter Week 5, only the Eagles and 49ers remain undefeated. With that in mind, it's no surprise that these clubs have featured some of the top DFS performers throughout the first four games, specifically Christian McCaffrey, Jalen Hurts, Brandon Aiyuk, and A.J. Brown. On the other hand, guys like Sam LaPorta, Nico Collins, […]

NFL Underdog Fantasy Predictions - Week 5 DFS Prop Picks (Sunday Late Slate)

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy NFL DFS prop picks for Week 5, Sunday Late Slate. Welcome to our brand new NFL DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the NFL DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks -- whether you […]

2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 4

Week 4 came and went with some quarterbacks getting their groove back while others continued to struggle. Patrick Mahomes overcame a shaky performance to perform in the clutch, while Joe Burrow and the Bengals continued to crash and burn offensively. Typical bottomfeeders in these rankings showed promise, as Zach Wilson flashed for maybe the first […]

NFL DFS Value Plays: Week 5 Bargain Bin for DraftKings, FanDuel and Yahoo Including Bryce Young, De'Von Achane, Garrett Wilson, More

Welcome to the Week 5 main slate edition of RotoBaller's NFL DFS Bargain Bin, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players across the industry who find themselves in favorable matchups and/or suddenly expanded roles. Each week, I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be some value spots to exploit. […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (10/6/23)

The first week of October brings us some more mid-week games, and therefore, more mid-week DFS tournaments! I'm all for that! We don't even have to wait for MACtion this year! Friday night we graduate to two Power Five games. We start off in Stillwater with Kansas State coming down for a visit. A half-hour […]

Russell Wilson Has Shy-Away Matchup In Week 5

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has so far looked rejuvenated in head coach Sean Payton's offense through four weeks. He's been a top-10 fantasy QB with a 67.4 completion percentage, 1,104 passing yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions. The offense hasn't been the issue in Denver, which is huge considering how badly they struggled under […]

Justin Fields' Huge First Half Paces First Bears Win

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields completed 15 of 29 passes for 289 yards and four touchdowns in the Bears' (1-4) first win of the season over the Commanders. Fields paced Chicago's 40-point effort with 27 first-half points. He was dynamite down the field, connecting with wide receiver D.J. Moore for explosive play after explosive play. […]

Sam Howell Tosses Two Touchdowns In Loss To Chicago

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell completed 37-of-51 passes for 388 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception along with four rushes for 19 yards and a two-point conversion in Thursday's loss to the Chicago Bears. As the Commanders fell behind early, the offense leaned into a pass-heavy game plan for this entire matchup. Howell didn't look […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 5 (Thursday Updates): Cooper Kupp, Jonathan Taylor, Tee Higgins, Javonte Williams, and more

We have hit the ground running from an injury perspective in 2023, as the season seems to be filled with an assortment of injuries to notable fantasy football players. As we head into Week 5 of the NFL season, which begins with a Thursday night game between the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders, the amount […]

Derek Carr Limited Again Thursday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (shoulder) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Carr suffered an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder in Week 3 but was surprisingly active in the Week 4 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Carr threw for over 300 yards in his first game […]

Desmond Ridder Remains Avoidable For Week 5

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder has been unable to find much success early in the season. Despite that, head coach Arthur Smith is sticking with Ridder under center for at least one more game. Last week, Ridder took four sacks and threw two interceptions as the Falcons lost a lopsided game to the Jacksonville Jaguars. […]

Kenny Pickett Upgraded To Full Practice Participant

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (knee) was a full practice participant on Thursday, putting him on track to start in Week 5 against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens despite suffering a bone bruise in his left knee in the Week 4 loss to the Houston Texans. It's an upgrade after Pickett was merely limited in the […]

Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5: Jordan Love, Zack Moss, Sam LaPorta

Week 5 is almost upon us, and now that the dust has settled from the first four weeks, start/sit decisions from here on out can make or break your chances of winning your fantasy league. In this article, we will be looking at three young players. Jordan Love is ready to lead the Packers to […]

Sleeper NFL Thursday Night DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props

We are back with prop picks from Sleeper for Thursday night football! This week we have the Bears (0-4) taking on the Commanders (2-2). The Bears are coming off of a 28-7 collapse to arguably the second-worst team in the league. Meanwhile, the Commanders have come back to earth after a scorching 2-0 start to […]