Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should confidently start Michael Pittman as a WR2 option if Joe Flacco is under center for the Colts in Week 5. Flacco’s experience and ability to distribute the ball through the air boost Pittman’s fantasy outlook, as seen last week when Pittman […]

Garrett Wilson - Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should still view Garrett Wilson as a WR1 option in Week 5, despite his recent struggles. Wilson's talent and role as the top wide receiver for the Jets make him a must-start, especially in PPR leagues where target volume is key. Last […]

Khalil Shakir - Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Flex ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should strongly consider starting Khalil Shakir as a flex option in Week 5, as he has consistently delivered double-digit points in PPR leagues every week this season. Shakir has become a reliable target in the Bills' offense, and his role continues to […]

Rhamondre Stevenson – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB24 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson looked like a superstar over the first two weeks, averaging 100.5 rushing yards and 18.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, totaling at least 81 and 16 in both contests. However, he has struggled over the past […]

Dameon Pierce Missing Another Practice On Thursday

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (hamstring) is still not practicing just three days away from the Week 5 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. The third-year man out of Florida is dealing with a strained hamstring and has not played since Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. Starter Joe Mixon (ankle) has missed each of […]

Austin Ekeler Practicing Again On Thursday

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) is practicing on Thursday after logging a limited practice session on Wednesday. The former Chargers' star missed the Week 4 game against the Arizona Cardinals due to a concussion, but he appears to be on track to play against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Meanwhile, Brian Robinson Jr. […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Not Seen At Thursday's Practice

After not practicing to begin the week on Wednesday, Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) was not seen on the practice field on Thursday. Robinson's Week 5 status against the Cleveland Browns is firmly up in the air, but the good news for the Commanders is that running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) appears […]

Miles Sanders Not Seen At Practice On Thursday

For the second straight day, Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders wasn't seen at practice on Thursday. Sanders wasn't included on the first injury report of the week on Wednesday, so it's unclear why he's not out on the field with the rest of his teammates. The 27-year-old lost the starting gig to Chuba Hubbard […]

Joe Mixon Missing From Thursday's Practice

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) is missing yet another practice on Thursday. Mixon injured his ankle in the Week 2 win over the Chicago Bears and hasn't played since. The fact that he has yet to practice this week means he's trending toward missing a third straight contest in Week 5 against the […]

Kareem Hunt - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: New Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt seemed to get a lot closer to the starting job in Week 4 after rookie RB Carson Steele fumbled the ball for the second time in two games. Hunt took over for Steele after the gaffe, […]

Devin Singletary To Miss Another Practice

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said running back Devin Singletary (groin) will miss a second straight practice this week on Thursday. Singletary said he has a chance to play in Week 5 on the road against the Seattle Seahawks, but two straight days of DNPs says otherwise right now. He is going to […]

Chuba Hubbard - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is surprising fantasy managers in a big way with his play to start the 2024 season (don't worry, the first two games weren't real, Bryce Young was an illusion, Andy Dalton is Jesus Christ). Hubbard has two straight games of 20+ PPR […]

George Pickens - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens hasn't been the most exciting player to watch, and the Steelers' offense tries its best to play as little football as possible by constantly running the ball and grinding the clock down, but Pickens is still a solid player to start in […]

Jonathan Taylor Not Expecting To Practice On Thursday

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) said he's still dealing with his ankle sprain and isn't likely to practice for the second straight day on Thursday. It's not a serious injury, but there is still a lot of uncertainty around his availability for Sunday's contest against the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars. Two DNPs in a […]

Is Zamir White Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White has shown fantasy managers why a few good games at the end of the season on huge volume and a ton of hype in the offseason doesn't justify drafting a player highly for the next year. White has been one of the worst draft picks anyone could make […]

Buccaneers vs. Falcons TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Baker Mayfield, Chris Godwin, Bucky Irving, Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Drake London, Cade Otton, Kyle Pitts

For the fourth week in a row, Thursday Night Football with feature an intra-divisional game, this time between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both teams feature top-end fantasy football options, including multiple wide receivers, a premier running back, and two quarterbacks on the ascent. Tight ends? We will have to see about […]

High-Value Touches and Opportunities - Fantasy Football Underperformers, Overperformers (Week 5)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my weekly series High-Value Touches and Opportunities for Week 5 of the 2024 fantasy football season. Touchdowns can be fluky, but finding which players tend to garner the high-value touches and opportunities can lead to scoring chances. We'll look at the high-value touches and opportunities each week to identify potential over […]

Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 5 Including Brock Bowers, Jonathon Brooks, Michael Pittman Jr., Rhamondre Stevenson

Now that four weeks of football are in the books, we finally have a large enough sample to have an idea of what each team will look like for the rest of the season. The same goes for fantasy teams: you should now have a pretty good understanding of your roster's strengths and weaknesses. The […]

Buccaneers vs. Falcons: NFL Inactives and Injury Updates for TNF Include Bijan Robinson, Mike Evans, Ray-Ray McCloud III, Jalen McMillan, Trey Palmer

The first game in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season features two NFC South rivals aiming to be in first place in the division at the end of the night. Baker Mayfield is off to a nuclear start with Tampa Bay this year, while Kirk Cousins is looking to round into form after his […]

TNF Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) - Week 5 Thursday Updates for Darnell Mooney, Trey Sermon, Kareem Hunt, Wan'Dale Robinson, Tank Dell

It's tough to know who to start when comparing several flex options at different positions, so our updated Week 5 TNF fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024 can assist you in setting optimal lineups. With bye weeks beginning in Week 5, the pool of flex considerations becomes deeper. That said, let's dive into the rankings […]

Tyreek Hill - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2/WR3 ANALYSIS: Life is miserable. The sun doesn't rise anymore. The color has drained out of everything, and now everything is black and white. At least, that's the way it feels to have drafted Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill right now. Ever since lead quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's injury, rostering […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 5 (Thursday Updates): Joe Mixon, Malik Nabers, T.J. Hockenson, Davante Adams, Trey McBride, and more

With a month of NFL action in the books, there are naturally plenty of injuries that are affecting fantasy football start-or-sit decisions. Our injury updates and reports for Week 5 as of Thursday, October 3, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key guys. Some players on this list are at greater risk of […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 5 Value Picks Include Geno Smith, Alexander Mattison, Dontayvion Wicks, and more

Week 4 of the NFL season is in the books, and now we shift our focus to Week 5 and what value plays we can find on the main slate in DFS competitions. In this weekly piece, I will examine some undervalued sneaky targets. By selecting these players, you will have more flexibility in other […]

Devin Singletary Says He Has A Chance To Play In Week 5

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary (groin) sat out Wednesday's practice but said he has a chance to play in Week 5 against Seattle, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. The running back will look to get back on the practice field in the next few days, even if in a limited fashion, to […]

High-Powered Offenses: Fantasy Football Players to Target in Week 5 Lineups Include Tee Higgins, Justice Hill, Tucker Kraft, Sam Darnold, Chase Brown, more

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to Week 5 of the High-Powered Offenses column. Week 4 scoring saw a significant increase overall with a handful of shootouts. Eight teams scored more than 30 points, including two over 40. There were still several disappointments for fantasy, but it improved from the previous week. We'll keep adjusting our expectations […]

Bijan Robinson Fantasy Football Outlook - What's Wrong With Bijan?

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson's hype rocket ship blasted off to the depths of outer space after the 2023 season. Analysts left and right, as well as the majority of the fantasy community, were united in excitement about what Bijan would do in the 2024 season, and as a result, he was a universal […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Buccaneers vs. Falcons Thursday Night Football

Hello everybody and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 5 Thursday Night Football -- Buccaneers vs. Falcons! The 2024 NFL season is finally underway and that means our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer some […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Watch: Top College Fantasy Football Players Week 5 (2024)

Welcome back to another season of Fantasy Football Dynasty Watch, where I highlight the best and brightest performances from the college football week that was. We had some good games on the college circuit in Week 5, including James Madison dumping upward of 60 points again. Which players really stood out? We will introduce you […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (10/3/24)

We are finally back up to two games on Thursday night after single-game offerings over the last two weeks. It's good to be back. We have a couple of interesting games on tap tonight. We start in southern Alabama with Texas State taking on Troy. We end in West Texas with Sam Houston heading over […]

2025 NFL Mock Draft Predictions: Still-Too-Early Edition

Hey, fantasy football fans and draft junkies! We're already a month into the 2024 NFL season and you’re here because, like me, you can't get enough of mock drafts. And even though we're months away from locking in a final draft order and nailing down player rankings, it’s the perfect time to get a leg […]