X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Projections
Articles & Tools
Weekly Planner
24x7 News and Alerts

Week 5 DFS Cash Game Value Plays For FanDuel And DraftKings

Ben Rolfe analyzes optimal DFS cash game value plays for Week 5 of the NFL season. These players are worth considering on FanDuel and DraftKings daily fantasy sports cash games.

Week 5 brings a fresh new look to the NFL as the games head to London for the first time. The good news is that the game remains in the 1 pm window and therefore ensures we have a nice juicy 12-game slate for our perusal. However, with the Lions on the bye this week we lose some interesting names, and with the Dolphins also getting a week off we also lose a great option to pick against.

This week is another fasciating week total wise. We do not have a single game projected to be in the 50s, but we have six games over the 45-point mark. However, we also have a couple of games projected to be low scoring, including the Titans and Bills, which has a projected line of just 38. You will not be finding many picks from that game in this article!

This article will take a look at some of the value plays for each week of the NFL. However, usually when you look at value plays for GPP you are swinging for the fences somewhat. Here I will be focusing on cash games and the necessity for slightly more safety as you are just looking to finish in the top half or so of the competition. Therefore, we are looking for cheaper players who should see a decent workload, be that pass attempts, targets or carries. Let's take a look at the cash value plays for Week 5 of the 2019 NFL season.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:

 

Week 5 Quarterback Cash Game Value Plays

Andy Dalton, CIN vs. ARI | DK: $5,700, FD: $7,500

Never has a game between two 0-4 teams had the potential to be such a much watch game of football. Both the Bengals and Cardinals have issues defensively, and that could lead to a lot of points, and a lot of back-and-forths. The Cardinals Defense is allowing over 25 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks and Dalton could be in a position to take advantage in this one. Usually, we are looking for volume here, but this time I can see Dalton having success even if he only throws the ball 25 times. The Cardinals defensive backs are a complete mess, with ther original top-two cornerbacks currently suspended and injured respectively.

Teddy Bridgewater, NO vs. TB | DK: $5,200, FD: $7,200

Ok, so Bridgewater has not been very good this season since taking over from Drew Brees, but you could argue the Saints have not really needed to force him to make plays. The Seahawks game was a situation where the Sants got up big, and the Cowboys game they really controlled the script and never needed to open up the offense. The Buccaneers are likely to pose a VERY different challenge. This Buccaneers team is fresh off hanging 55 points on the defending champion LA Rams, and their offense is not going to sit back. That is going to force the Saints and Bridgewater to let off the shackles and open up the passing game a little more. This could be a bargain price for a QB with the potential to be involved in a shootout facing a defense which has allowed close to 20 fantasy points a game to opposing QBs, while limiting the threat from some very good opposing running games. Brdgewater is going to need to be good to win this game, and he could be throwing 40 or perhaps even 50 times this season.

 

Week 5 Running Back Cash Game Value Plays

Devonta Freeman, ATL @ HOU | DK: $5,300, FD: $6,200

This game has desperation written all over it for the Falcons, and it those situation teams tend to ride their trusted options. Freeman is exactly that, despite his struggles this season. The Texans have struggled against opposing number one backs, allowing over 20 points per game on average. Freeman demonstrated with his 88 yards against Indianapolis that given the right situation he can make an impact. Look for Freeman to be a big part of the game plan for the desperate Falcons this week, and perhaps he can even find the end zone for the first time.

David Montgomery, CHI @ OAK (London) | DK: $5,200, FD: $5,700

This game has the makings of a wet low-scoring game of football in London, and that is the perfect situation to fire up Montgomery. Since the diabolical first game of the season, Montgomery has seen double-digit carries in each of his last three starts. Additionally, he is also averaging 3.66 targets per game over the last three games, so he should be in line for 15-20 touches. London games have had a trend of being grind-it-out type affairs and with the weather set to be rainy this weekend, this could be a game where the Bears look to control it on the ground. In that type of game Montgomery can even have value if he is not hugely efficient with his touches.

Ronald Jones II, TB @ NO | DK: $4,600 FD: $5,900

Yes, the Saints shut down Ezekiel Elliott last week. Yes, Eliott is a better running back than Jones. However, the difference here is that with the superb receiving weapons the Buccaneers have, the Saints will not be able to key on the run as much, and this should open up some holes for Jones. Jones has seen double-digit touches in three of the four games this season and should be in line for that again. Last week he sprung a handful of big plays which were called back for penalties but demonstrated just how effective he can be with the ball in his hands.

 

Week 5 Wide Receiver Cash Game Value Plays

Larry Fitzgerald, ARI @ CIN | DK: $6,000, FD: $5,800

Ok, so maybe this is a little more expensive than you might want for a value play, but make no mistake Fitzgerald is absolutely a value play. Fitzgerald has scored double-digit fantasy points in three of the four games this season, found the end zone twice, and averages an impressive nine targets per game on the season. This game has the potential to be a shootout and the Bengals are allowing 13.3 points per game to WR1's and 14.5 FPPG to receivers out of the slot.

Curtis Samuel, CAR vs. JAX | DK: $4,500, FD: $5,500

Samuel is coming off a down game in Houston but has rea bounce back potential in this one. Samuel has averaged nine targets per game over his last three starts, which means he will always have the chance to put up numbers. The Jaguars have bee susceptible to number one receivers at times this season, allowing 22.6 FPPG to them. You could argue that Samuel is not the number one, but he certainly sees enough targets to be considered the number one, and at this price that safety in the target numbers is worth the gamble.

Auden Tate, CIN vs. ARI | DK: $3,500, FD: $5,300

Tate has seen 16 targets in the last two weeks, and with John Ross on the injured reserve that could increase this week. I spoke about how I think this game could be a shootout with both Dalton and Fitzgerald, and Tate has the potential to be a massive value, especially if the Cardinals try to double-team Tyler Boyd out of the game.

 

Week 5 Tight End Cash Game Value Plays

Jared Cook, NO vs. TB | DK: $3,400, FD: $5,300

There have been some promising signs that Cook is becoming a bigger part of this offense, having seen seven targets in Week 2 and another six in Week 4. The Buccaneers have given up 18.8 FPPG against opposing tight ends this season and let Gerald Everett have a solid week for the Rams last week. This game could be a shootout and Cook has a great chance to see 6-to-10 targets, as well as potential to find the end zone.

Tyler Eifert, CIN vs. ARI | DK: $3,300, FD: $4,600

It has not been a great start to the season for Eifert this year, but that could all change this week. Every single week this season we have seen a tight end have a big week against the Cardinals. Number one tight ends have averaged over 25 FPPG against this Cardinals defense, and this price for Eifert is far too good to pass up.

More Weekly DFS Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Projections
Articles & Tools
Weekly Planner
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Justin Verlander

Plans to Pitch in 2026
Junior Caminero

Day-to-Day With Back Tightness
Will Smith

Won't Return When First Eligible
Tyler Soderstrom

Returns to A's Lineup
Tyler Warren

Sidelined on Wednesday with Toe Injury
Jaylen Waddle

Questionable for Week 3 Against Buffalo
Joe Burrow

Bengals Not Closing the Door on Joe Burrow Returning This Year
CFB

LaNorris Sellers to Play Against Missouri?
Kyle Tucker

Progress has "Plateaued"
Isaac Paredes

has "Outside Chance" to Return This Weekend
CFB

Kaidon Salter Expected To Start for Colorado on Saturday
Willson Contreras

Goes on 10-Day Injured List, Done for Season
Justin Fields

Ruled Out for Week 3 Due to Concussion
Jayden Reed

Out Indefinitely After Foot and Shoulder Surgery
Washington Commanders

Preston Smith Signs With Commanders
Trey Jemison III

Joins Knicks on Two-Way Contract
Kevin McCullar Jr.

Signs New Two-Way Deal With Knicks
Matt Ryan

Returns to Knicks on Exhibit 10 Contract
New York Knicks

Alex Len Signs Exhibit 9 Deal With Knicks
Nickeil Alexander-Walker

Expected to Take on Larger Offensive Role With Hawks
Thomas Sorber

Undergoes Surgery
Dominic Canzone

Has Five-Hit, Three-Homer Game Tuesday
Cal Raleigh

Sets Single-Season Home Run Record for a Switch-Hitter
Jayden Reed

Undergoes Clavicle and Foot Surgeries, Out for Foreseeable Future
Bo Bichette

to Miss Rest of Regular Season
Zach Neto

Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Hand Injury
Yordan Alvarez

Out on Tuesday, Dealing With "Significant" Ankle Sprain
Aaron Jones Sr.

Vikings Place Aaron Jones Sr. on Injured Reserve With Hamstring Injury
CFB

Diego Pavia Refutes Report of Seeking Seventh Collegiate Season
Christian Kirk

Expected to Return in Week 3
CFB

Diego Pavia Seeking Another Year of Eligibility
Tarik Skubal

on Track to Start Thursday
CFB

Kevorian Barnes Questionable Against SMU
Bo Bichette

has Short-Term Knee Injury, Could Return for Postseason
Tosan Evbuomwan

Joins Knicks
NBA

Kai Jones Links Up With EuroLeague Team
Bismack Biyombo

Returns to Spurs
Bones Hyland

Rejoins Timberwolves
Kobe Bufkin

Moves to Brooklyn
Trey Yesavage

Sets Franchise Strikeout Record On Monday
Yordan Alvarez

To Receive MRI For Sprained Left Ankle On Tuesday
Willson Contreras

Exits Early Monday With Right-Biceps Tightness
Yordan Alvarez

Exits With Ankle Sprain
Brock Bowers

Officially Active on Monday Night
Jauan Jennings

Day-to-Day With Ankle Injury
Logan O'Hoppe

Activated Off Seven-Day Injured List
CBJ

Denton Mateychuk Dealing With Groin Issue
Bo Horvat

Fine for Training Camp
Kirby Dach

on Track to Be Ready for Opening Night
Jose Altuve

Returns Against Rangers
J.J. McCarthy

Expected to Miss 2-4 Weeks With High-Ankle Sprain
J.J. McCarthy

Likely Out for Week 3 With High-Ankle Sprain
Jean Silva

Gets Finished For The First Time In His Career
Aaron Jones Sr.

Unlikely to Play in Week 3 Due to Hamstring Injury
Diego Lopes

Returns To The Win Column
Jayden Daniels

' Week 3 Status in Doubt
Rob Font

Outclassed In The Noche UFC 3 Co-Main Event
David Martinez

Wins His Second UFC Fight
Jared Gordon

Suffers Brutal TKO Loss At Noche UFC 3
Rafa Garcia

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Brian Thomas Jr.

Dealing with Wrist Injury
Dustin Stoltzfus

Drops A Decision At Noche UFC 3
Kelvin Gastelum

Gets Back In The Win Column
Diego Ferreira

Suffers Second-Round TKO
Alexander Hernandez

Extends His Win Streak With A Brutal TKO
Quang Le

Suffers First-Round Knockout
Santiago Luna

Shines In His UFC Debut
Christopher Bell

Earns his First Bristol Cup Series Victory
Alex Bowman

Falls Short of Advancing Through Cup Series Playoffs
Chase Briscoe

Collects his Third Top-10 Finish at Bristol
Ryan Blaney

Strong Top-Five Bristol Performance Advances him to the Playoffs
Corey Heim

Earns his First Career Cup Series Top-10 Finish at Bristol
Giannis Antetokounmpo

Leads Greece to Bronze Medal
Alperen Sengün

Alperen Sengun Drops 28 Points in EuroBasket Finals
CFB

Indiana's Lee Beebe Jr. Out for Season with Knee Injury
Dennis Schröder

Dennis Schroder Named EuroBasket MVP
Bryce Eldridge

Giants to Promote Bryce Eldridge
Jaren Jackson Jr.

Progressing in Recovery
Jonathan Kuminga

Receives New Offer From Warriors
Kenneth Walker III

Bounces Back with Big Week 2 Performance
Bijan Robinson

Rushes for 143 Yards in Week 2
Justin Fields

Currently in Concussion Protocol
Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals Calling Around to Available Free-Agent Quarterbacks
Joe Burrow

to Undergo Surgery, Out at Least Three Months
Emil Heineman

Aiming to Take the "Next Step" This Season
Braeden Cootes

Good to Go for Camp
Ivan Fedotov

Blue Jackets Acquire Ivan Fedotov From Flyers
Quentin Grimes

Still Not Close to a New Contract Agreement
Joel Embiid

"Looking Slender, Spry and in Positive Spirits"
Ty Gibbs

Has Arguably his Best Career Drive, but Only Finishes 10th
Chase Elliott

Despite Crashing Out at Bristol, Chase Elliott Advances to Round of 12
Austin Dillon

Misses Round of 12 After Extremely Mediocre Bristol Run
Shane Van Gisbergen

Shane van Gisbergen Fails to Advance to Round of 12
Josh Berry

Finishes Last in All Three Round of 16 Races to Fail to Advance
CFB

Ryan Williams Explodes In Return To Field
CFB

Drew Allar Plays Mediocre Game In Blowout Win
CFB

LaNorris Sellers Exits Game In Blowout Loss
CFB

DJ Lagway Tosses Five Interceptions In Loss
CFB

Garrett Nussmeier Plays Game Manager in Saturday's Win
CFB

CJ Carr Remains Poised In Narrow Loss
CFB

John Mateer Leads Oklahoma In Rout
CFB

Arch Manning Struggles Against UTEP
CFB

Jeremiah Smith Impresses In Win
CFB

Sam Leavitt Shines As Arizona State Rebounds From Week 2 Loss
Ivan Demidov

Turning Heads in Rookie Camp
NHL

Calvin de Haan Signs With Swedish Team
Samuel Girard

Skates With Non-Contact Jersey
Mackenzie Blackwood

Dealing With Injury Ahead of Training Camp
Spencer Knight

Signs Three-Year Extension With Blackhawks
Chris Buescher

May have Another Solid Run at Bristol
Corey Perry

Out 6-8 Weeks Following Surgery
Kyle Busch

Should DFS Managers Roster Kyle Busch at Bristol?
Ricky Stenhouse Jr

Is Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Too Risky to Consider Rostering at Bristol?
Michael McDowell

Could be A Solid Value Option For Bristol DFS Lineups
Chase Elliott

Probably Won't Factor in for Bristol Win
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Not as Strong at Bristol as Other Short Tracks
Alex Bowman

Needs to Win to Make Round of 12
Ross Chastain

has Never Led at Bristol but Has Been Pretty Consistent
Austin Dillon

Richmond Speed Unlikely to Carry Over to Bristol
Josh Berry

Might Run Well at Bristol, but Almost Certainly Won't Win to Advance
Justin Haley

Bristol One of Justin Haley's Few Recent Bright Spots
CFB

Austin Simmons Listed As Game-Time Decision Against Arkansas
CFB

Nico Iamaleava Struggles In Fourth Straight Loss
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

Dealing With a "Tweak"
BUF

Alexandar Georgiev Joins Sabres on One-Year Deal
Corey Perry

Injured During Pre-Camp Skate
CFB

Antonio Williams Out Against Georgia Tech
CFB

CJ Bailey Flashes Again in Win Over Wake Forest
CFB

Jaxson Moi a Game-Time Decision for Tennessee on Saturday
Jean Silva

A Favorite At Noche UFC 3
Diego Lopes

Set For Noche UFC 3 Main Event
Rob Font

Looks For His Third Consecutive Win
David Martinez

Set For Noche UFC 3 Co-Main Event
Rafa Garcia

An Underdog At Noche UFC 3
Jared Gordon

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Dustin Stoltzfus

Looks To Return To The Win Column
Kelvin Gastelum

In Dire Need Of Victory
Diego Ferreira

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Malcolm Brogdon

Heading to Knicks on One-Year Deal
Landry Shamet

Staying with the Knicks

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP