Week 5 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our weekly fantasy defensive rankings. Every week, I rank the best and worst fantasy defenses from No. 1 through 32. With four teams (Eagles, Lions, Titans, and Chargers) on byes in Week 5, we will be ranking the top 28 fantasy defenses this week. It's never easy to choose which fantasy defenses […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 5 - Geno Smith, Trey Sermon, Tucker Kraft, Xavier Legette, Cade Otton, Justin Watson, more

It was nice of Week 3 to not steal some stars from us, but Week 4 was not as kind. Injuries and poor performances continue to pile up and for those teams sitting at 1-3 or worse, it is time to make some lineup changes. You cannot just go down with the ship.  I am […]

NFL Pick'em Pool Picks (Week 5) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests

There will be four teams on a bye for Week 5, leaving us with our first limited schedule of the season. Still, there are plenty of marquee matchups to be excited about. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game and rank their selections for those who play in a […]

Week 5 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Update Include Jake Moody, Justin Tucker, Tyler Bass, Jason Myers, Will Reichard, Chris Boswell, Blake Grupe

Finding a reliable fantasy kicker is one of the toughest things in fantasy football, as only a handful of players at the position are must-starts every week. That said, we're here to help with our Week 5 fantasy football kicker rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Let's see where key kicker options like Jake Moody, […]

NFL DFS: FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks for Week 5 - Top Lineup Plays Include Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Fields, Kyren Williams, Brock Bowers

Week 5 began with the Falcons pulling off a win over the Buccaneers in overtime on Thursday evening. Kirk Cousins had a monster showing, ending the night by throwing for 509 yards and four touchdowns, With the win, the birds have a chance good chance of extending their winning streak to three games, when the […]

Bijan Robinson Fails To Score In Overtime Win

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson was more efficient on the ground this week but was unable to turn it into a big fantasy outing as the team grabbed a hard-fought win in overtime over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Robinson finished the game with 61 yards on 12 carries while hauling in all three of […]

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 5 Updates for Top 200 (2024)

We here at RotoBaller are constantly tweaking our analysis, so it's only right that each week we deliver a fresh batch of rest-of-season rankings! We've got all new ingredients to adjust for thanks to key injuries, a few spicy breakouts, and another week of recovery for stars on the shelf in our Week 5 fantasy […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 5 (2024)

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 5 by Kevin Tompkins Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent […]

Kyle Pitts Productive Thursday, Aided By QB's Big Game

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts converted eight targets into seven catches for 88 yards during Thursday's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The young tight end still hasn't blossomed into a consistent fantasy option, but his productive showing in Week 5 was a step in the right direction. Of course, it was aided by […]

Darnell Mooney Scores Pair Of Touchdowns Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney caught nine of 16 targets for 105 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's overtime win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was Kirk Cousins' most-targeted teammate as the quarterback attempted 58 passes for a franchise-record 509 yards through the air. Mooney delivered one of the best fantasy performances of […]

Drake London Enjoys Best Game Of His Career Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London caught 12 of 13 targets for 154 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. London was one of the main beneficiaries as quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for a franchise-record 509 yards in Week 5. London is now averaging 20.5 fantasy points (PPR) per […]

Dee Alford Suffers Concussion Thursday

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (head) was diagnosed with a concussion on Thursday night and did not return. He finished the Falcons' Week 5 game against the Buccaneers with three tackles, bringing his season total up to 28. Typically, players who enter concussion protocol miss at least one game. However, since the Falcons have 10 […]

Kirk Cousins Delivers Historic Performance Thursday Night

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 42 of 58 passes for 509 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception during Thursday's overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cousins was truly dominant, setting a single-game franchise record for passing yards while leading his team to a come-from-behind victory. The veteran quarterback seems to have adapted quite […]

Drake London Returns On Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (head) is back on the field following a brief absence during Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The young wideout was forced to exit early in the second quarter due to a head injury. London went to the locker room, but it appears he was cleared of a […]

Drake London Uncertain To Return

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (head) is currently considered questionable to return for Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The young wideout is being evaluated for a head injury that he suffered during the second quarter of Thursday's game. The Falcons will likely test to see if London has a concussion. Fantasy managers […]

Rico Dowdle - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4/RB5 ANALYSIS: The Pittsburgh Steelers are not a team against whom you want to start a running back who's averaging 3.9 yards per carry and has less than 40 PPR fantasy points on the season. Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle didn't earn starter reps until his team decided it […]

Falcons Want To Get Kyle Pitts More Involved

Going into their Thursday night divisional clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night to kick off Week 5, the Atlanta Falcons offense and quarterback Kirk Cousins hasn't been as explosive as they'd hoped. Cousins is still making a key impact and the Falcons players think a breakout is coming soon. One player they […]

TNF Fantasy Football Superflex 2QB Rankings for Week 5 - Thursday Updates for Bucky Irving, Geno Smith, Diontae Johnson, Chase Brown, Tank Dell

Whether you are looking for help to stay on track or get back on track, our Week 5 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for fantasy football can assist your start-or-sit decisions. In Superflex formats, you almost always want to start two quarterbacks, even if the QB option seems mediocre compared to a mid-level flex position. So […]

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 […]

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 Rankings for Week 5 - Thursday Updates for Xavier Worthy, Amari Cooper, Diontae Johnson, Chuba Hubbard, Drake London

Whether your fantasy team is at the top or bottom of your league's standings, we're only a quarterway through the 2024 fantasy football season, so things can change in a hurry. It's critical to nail your start-or-sit decisions now that bye weeks are a factor, and we can help you set optimal lineups with our […]

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 […]

TNF Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 5 Thursday WR Updates for Jaylen Waddle, Christian Kirk, Dontayvion Wicks, Rashid Shaheed

While many fantasy managers avoid early-round running backs due to the high injury rate at the position, wide receivers have been decimated by injuries more than any other position this year. Naturally, that has led to tougher start-or-sit decisions, so we're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 5 TNF fantasy football wide […]

TNF Running Back Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 5 Thursday RB Updates for Joe Mixon, Bucky Irving, De'Von Achane, Trey Sermon, Jerome Ford, more

With a month of the 2024 fantasy football season in the books, we now have enough data to help with key start-or-sit decisions. If one of your running backs is on a bye, or if you don't have obvious must-start ball carriers, we're here to assist with our NFL team's updated Week 5 TNF fantasy […]

TNF Tight End Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 5 Thursday TE Updates for Trey McBride, Kyle Pitts, Tucker Kraft, Isaiah Likely, Cade Otton, Taysom Hill

It's no secret that some high-profile fantasy football tight ends have gotten out to putrid starts in 2024, but most fantasy managers must start a TE, so we have to keep trying to identify the top available option each week. To help your close start-sit calls, read our NFL team's updated Week 5 TNF fantasy […]

TNF Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 5 Thursday QB Updates for Kirk Cousins, Geno Smith, Baker Mayfield, Justin Fields, Sam Darnold, Bo Nix

Big-name quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen have been inconsistent in fantasy football this year, while later-round options have had plenty of booms through the first four weeks of the season. If you're struggling to know who to start at QB for the upcoming slate, our NFL team's updated Week 5 TNF fantasy football […]

TNF Kicker Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 5 Thursday Kicker Updates for Younghoe Koo, Chase McLaughlin, Chris Boswell, Blake Grupe, Jake Moody

It can be frustrating to navigate the kicker position in fantasy football, but they can be the deciding factor in whether you win or lose, so it's time to identify the top available option with our NFL team's updated Week 5 TNF fantasy football kicker rankings for 2024. Ahead of Week 5, let's see where […]

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 […]

Breece Hall Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 5 - Cause For Concern?

What happened to Breece Hall? Last week was a complete shock as the Broncos held him to four yards on 10 carries and two receptions for fourteen yards. That was his lowest yardage total by far in any full game he has played in his career. It’s times like these that we need to keep […]

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 […]