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
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

Week 5 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2024): Geno Smith, Chuba Hubbard, Jayden Reed, Brock Bowers, and more

Jayden Reed - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Joe Nicely's DraftKings NFL DFS picks and lineup sleepers for the Week 5 (October 2024) Main Slate. His top daily fantasy football lineups to target for DraftKings DFS contests.

Welcome back to our weekly DraftKings DFS column here at RotoBaller! As we head into the heart of the NFL season, there are some adjustments we'll need to make on this slate.

A couple of new variables that are tossed our way in Week 5 include the loss of a game to the London International Series and, more importantly, the introduction of the bye weeks for four NFL teams, including popular DFS options like the Lions and Eagles. The result is a salary scale that feels noticeably trickier to navigate and pricing that continues to get tighter.

These DraftKings lineup recommendations are based on matchups, projected DK points and ownership, overall upside/talent levels, and opportunity, as well as factors such as Vegas odds, home-field advantage, and more. There are quite a few great plays available on DK for Week 5. Also, be sure to check out our weekly FanDuel DFS lineup picks and lots of other great NFL DFS articles and NFL DFS tools to help you win big! Good luck with your DraftKings DFS lineups -- let's dominate this slate together!

Featured Promo: Get any DFS Premium Bundle for for 50% off using code SUMMER! Win more with expert advice from proven winners and exclusive DFS tools. Get instant access to RotoBaller's Lineup Optimizers, Research Stations, daily picks and VIP chat rooms across 10 sports! Go Premium, Win More!

 

DraftKings Quarterbacks - Week 5 DFS Picks

Jordan Love - GB at LAR ($6,500)

I'm not kicking things off with Jayden Daniels this week, but it's not because he isn't a great play, I just figured you guys might be tired of reading about him. So play some Jayden.

We can find Jordan Love for a few hundred bucks cheaper than the rookie superstar, but the Packers QB is certainly no slouch. He returned from a two-game absence last week to break the DFS slate with 399 passing yards and four TDs. Though he came out sluggish and fell behind against the Vikings, Love found his rhythm as the game progressed.

This week, he draws a Rams defense that's been barbecued more than hamburgers on the Fourth of July. L.A. has allowed 9.14 yards per attempt to opposing QBs this season -- the worst mark in the NFL -- while also relinquishing the league's third-most passing TDs (eight). With any rust sufficiently knocked off, Love should feast in this matchup.

Geno Smith - NYG at SEA ($5,900)

If you're looking to spend down at the QB position on this tightly priced slate, Geno Smith stands out as a strong sub-$6K option. Smith and this Seattle offense have been sharp in new OC Ryan Grubb's scheme. The Seahawks lead the NFL in Pass Rate Over Expectation and stand fourth in pace of play, factors which have led to Smith ranking first in the league in passing yards and attempts.

While New York is a middling pass defense on paper, a home matchup against the Giants certainly isn't anything to shy away from. The G-Men have allowed a 6-to-1 TD-to-INT ratio to the quarterback position this season. They have little chance of significantly slowing down Smith and this uptempo, pass-heavy Seattle attack.

 

DraftKings Running Backs - Week 5 DFS Picks

Jordan Mason - ARI at SF ($7,400)

Remember the good old days of the Week 1 slate and a $4,600 Jordan Mason? Ah, yes, those were the times. His price sure has spiked over the past month, but Mason has consistently proved to be worth the squeeze, as he's garnered an elite workload and produced high-end results while doing his best Christian McCaffrey impression in the Niners backfield.

Mason leads the NFL in carries (91), which he's converted into the league's second-most rushing yards (447) and fourth-most DraftKings points at the RB position. He draws a prime matchup this week against a Cardinals defense that's spiraling quickly. Arizona has coughed up 403 rushing yards and five rushing TDs over the last two weeks.

Chuba Hubbard - CAR at CHI ($6,100)

Andy Dalton's insertion into the Panthers lineup has been manna from heaven for Chuba Hubbard. Since Bryce Young was sent to the bench, Hubbard has averaged 109 rushing yards per game while also hauling in nine catches for 72 yards and a score in Dalton's two starts.

Coming off a season-high 74% snap rate in Week 4, Hubbard has now combined for a massive 48 total opportunities in Carolina's last two while dropping DraftKings scores of 30.9 and 25.1.

With the Panthers electing not to open injured rookie running back Jonathon Brooks' practice window, this backfield will remain Hubbard's for a Week 5 matchup against a Chicago unit that's 24th in the NFL in yards per carry (4.6) allowed to the RB position.

 

Want more NFL DFS tools and content? Our NFL Premium package includes our DFS Cheat Sheets, Research Station, Lineup Optimizer, access to our Premium Discord Chatrooms where members can chat with our NFL analysts, and so much more. Check out this big win from RotoBaller's RealTalkRaph using our Premium tools - join in on the winning!

 

DraftKings Wide Receivers - Week 5 DFS Picks

Jayden Reed - GB at LAR ($6,500)

We highlighted Jordan Love at the QB position and I'm very interested in pairing him with Green Bay pass-catchers in this spot. After dropping a beautiful 7/139/1 stat line against the Vikings last week, Jayden Reed has now totaled 11 catches for 277 yards and two TDs in Love's two starts this season.

Already second in the NFL in yards per target (15.3), Reed's role will only grow more prominent with fellow Packers wideout Christian Watson dealing with a high ankle sprain.

Gamers should be salivating about his Week 5 matchup against the Rams, a team that has been consistently destroyed by opposing receivers. L.A. has allowed the NFL's second-most receiving TDs (seven) and third-most yards per target (9.25) to the position this season.

Brian Thomas Jr. - IND at JAX ($5,900)

Pretty much nothing is going right for Jacksonville at the moment but perhaps it can take some small solace in the fact that Brian Thomas Jr. -- its 2024 first-round draft pick -- looks like a potential stud.

Across the first four games of his pro career, Thomas has showcased a strong ability to run diverse routes and has been a high-efficiency player, averaging 2.43 yards per route run and 10.6 yards per target -- both of which rank inside the top 20 in the NFL.

In Jacksonville's Week 5 matchup against the Colts, there are a couple of paths that lead to this one being a "bad teams shootout," especially if Joe Flacco gets the start for Anthony Richardson.

No matter who is under center for Indy, Thomas has a golden opportunity for a spike performance against a Colts secondary that's been shredded by perimeter receivers, including George Pickens (7/113/0), Rome Odunze (6/112/1), and Nico Collins (6/117/0).

 

DraftKings Tight Ends - Week 5 DFS Picks

Brock Bowers - LV at DEN ($5,500)

It's a complete "punt it off" situation at the always-difficult tight-end position this week. Five of the arguable top-6 TEs are either dealing with injury concerns (George Kittle, David Njoku, Evan Engram), brutal matchups (Trey McBride, Dalton Kincaid), or a combination of both.

The sixth, Las Vegas rookie tight end Brock Bowers, is coming off a two-catch performance in Week 4 and must face a trending Broncos defense at Mile High in Week 5. The bright side is that Bowers' route participation was a season-high 73% in last week's win over the Browns.

With Davante Adams sidelined due to trade negotiations, the uber-talented rookie's target share almost has to balloon against Denver.

Colby Parkinson - GB at LAR ($3,700)

I have Green Bay Packers sprinkled throughout this week's article, so it feels fitting to wrap things up with another piece from this game environment that I'm very interested in, Rams tight end Colby Parkinson.

You can also give Packers TE Tucker Kraft a long look as part of stacks, but Parkinson profiles as a reasonable (and cheap) option on a slate where the position is so nasty.

Holding down the fort with Tyler Higbee on IR, Parkinson is rarely coming off the field for this banged-up Rams offense. He's second among all NFL tight ends in routes run (126) and third in snap share (89.1%). This week, he draws a Packers defense that's allowing the league's second-highest catch rate (83.3%) to the TE position this season.



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!

More Weekly DFS Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Brandon Aiyuk

Making Good Progress From Knee Injury
Keon Coleman

Inconsistent at Minicamp
Mitchell Trubisky

Not a Lock for Backup Job
Dalton Kincaid

Adds Strength and Bulk
James Cook

a Full Participant in Mandatory Minicamp
Tyrese Haliburton

Struggles in Friday's Loss to OKC
Jacob Misiorowski

Expected to Make Next Start
Chet Holmgren

Dominates the Glass in Game 4
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Leads the Way in Game 4
Jalen Williams

Has a Quality Showing on Friday Night
Charlie Morton

Continues Good Work With 10 Strikeouts
James Wood

Homers, Drives in Four
Agustín Ramírez

Agustin Ramirez Homers Twice to Snap Skid
Isaac Paredes

Astros Hopeful Isaac Paredes Can Avoid the Injured List
Royce Lewis

Dealing With Hamstring Strain
Kodai Senga

Diagnosed With Grade 1 Hamstring Strain
Gleyber Torres

Goes Deep Twice on Friday
Jonathan India

Leaves With Apparent Shoulder Injury
Evan Carter

Leaves Early With Wrist Soreness
Anthony Richardson

Should be Fine for Training Camp
Russell Westbrook

to Decline Player Option
Kevin Durant

Trade Could Happen in the "Next Few Days"
A.J. Puk

Pauses Throwing Program
Matt Chapman

Can Begin Rehabbing in a Week
Logan Gilbert

Next Start Could Come in the Big Leagues
Cam Akers

Joining Saints
Yordan Alvarez

Still Not Hitting
Michael Mayer

to Get More Involved
Aaron Rodgers

DK Metcalf Building Chemistry with Aaron Rodgers
Colston Loveland

Likely to be Primary Tight End
Jacob Wilson

Returns on Friday
Justin Martinez

Out 12-13 Months With UCL Sprain
Will Johnson

Returns to Practice
Harold Fannin Jr.

Could Have Big Role in Rookie Season
Matt Chapman

Could Miss the Rest of June
Quentin Johnston

Still Running With Starters
Rashawn Slater

Takes Part in Minicamp
Jack Bech

Mostly Working With Second-Team Offense
Dont'e Thornton Jr.

Makes Strides This Offseason
Joaquin Buckley

Set For Main Event
Ashton Jeanty

to be Part of Committee Backfield?
Kamaru Usman

An Underdog At UFC Atlanta
Christian McCaffrey

Takes Part in Mandatory Minicamp
Jordan Watkins

has Been Standing Out
Miranda Maverick

Set For Co-Main Event
Rose Namajunas

Looks To Bounce Back
Jacob Cowing

on the Rise
Andre Petroski

Looks To Extend His Win Streak To Four
Demarcus Robinson

a Frequent Target This Spring
Edmen Shahbazyan

A Favorite At UFC Atlanta
Raoni Barcelos

Set To Take On Former Champion
Cody Garbrandt

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Mansur Abdul-Malik

Looks For His Third UFC Win
Cody Brundage

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Alonzo Menifield

Opens Up UFC Atlanta Main Card
Oumar Sy

Looks To Remain Undefeated
Aaron Civale

Traded to the White Sox
Connor Hellebuyck

Wins Vezina And Hart Trophies
Aleksander Barkov

Records Two Power-Play Assists Thursday
Sam Reinhart

Collects Three Points in Thursday's Loss
Matthew Tkachuk

Notches Three Points in Losing Effort
Calvin Pickard

Joins Exclusive List with Thursday's Win
Mattias Ekholm

Logs Two Assists in Comeback Victory
Leon Draisaitl

Delivers Victory in Overtime Thursday
Myles Turner

Playing Through Illness
Reed Sheppard

Will Play in the NBA Summer League
Kevin Durant

Deal Could Come Sooner Rather Than Later
Jacob Misiorowski

Pulled With Cramps
Framber Valdez

Punches Out 12 in Win
Isaac Paredes

Homers, Exits Early With Hamstring Injury
Dorian Finney-Smith

Undergoes Ankle Surgery
Anze Kopitar

Wins Third Lady Byng Trophy
Sergei Bobrovsky

Heading Out for Win No. 15
John Klingberg

Won't Play in Game 4 Against Panthers
Viktor Arvidsson

Sits Out Game 4 Against Panthers
Stuart Skinner

Remains in Oilers Crease Thursday
Chris Kreider

Ducks Acquire Chris Kreider From Rangers
Jalen Williams

Leads Thunder in Scoring Wednesday
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Settles for 24 Points in Game 3 Loss
Pascal Siakam

Does Everything for Pacers Wednesday Night
Tyrese Haliburton

Gets Close to Triple-Double in Game 3 Win
Bennedict Mathurin

Leads All Scorers with 27 Points Wednesday
Brandin Podziemski

Has Second Offseason Surgery
Cale Makar

Wins His Second Norris Trophy
Lane Hutson

Voted NHL's Best Rookie
CGY

Adam Klapka Agrees to Two-Year Extension with Flames
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Considered a Game-Time Call Thursday
Jaylen Brown

Undergoes Successful Knee Procedure
Kevin Porter Jr.

Likely to Decline Player Option
Matt McCarty

Comes Off Season-Best Showing at RBC Canadian Open
Justin Thomas

Desperate to Continue Good 2025 Season
Kevin Durant

Knicks Not Looking to Trade for Kevin Durant
Jon Rahm

Seeks Revenge at U.S. Open
Tom Kim

Aiming for Improvement in U.S. Open
PGA

Sungjae Im Expects Solid Performance at Oakmont
Brian Harman

Aims to Rebound From the Memorial
Tony Finau

has Been Up and Down at U.S. Open
Patrick Cantlay

Hoping This is the Year at Oakmont
Akshay Bhatia

Improving in Time for U.S. Open
Xander Schauffele

Primed for Another Major Championship Run
Cameron Young

May Struggle at U.S. Open
Collin Morikawa

Eyeing Third Major Championship Title
Matt Fitzpatrick

Seeks to Avenge Oakmont Collapse
Jordan Spieth

Can Contend at Oakmont
Shane Lowry

a Strong Value Play at U.S. Open
Brooks Koepka

Seeks Another Major Win at Oakmont
Viktor Hovland

Still Can Improve at U.S. Open
Michael Kim

a Boom-or-Bust Value Play at U.S. Open
Russell Henley

Looking to Play the Weekend at Oakmont
Tyrrell Hatton

a Safe Option at U.S. Open
Bryson DeChambeau

Eyeing Third U.S. Open Title
Darius Garland

Kings Targeting Darius Garland
Kevin Durant

Expected to Be Moved Soon
Denny Hamlin

Charges Late to Win at Michigan
Carson Hocevar

Michigan Run is Derailed by A Late-Race Flat Tire
Kyle Larson

Up-and-Down Day Ends With Top-Five Finish at Michigan
Ross Chastain

Quietly Finishes Sixth at Michigan
Corey Perry

Nets Power-Play Goal in Monday's Loss
Stuart Skinner

Gets Pulled in Heavy Game 3 Defeat
Evan Rodrigues

Extends Scoring Streak with Multi-Point Effort
Sam Reinhart

Collects Two Points in Monday's Win
Chris Buescher

Takes Second Place After William Byron Runs Out of Fuel
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Has a Great Points Day to Build Buffer Over the Playoff Cut Line
Ryan Blaney

Flat Tire Results in Poor Finish for Ryan Blaney
Alex Bowman

Playoffs in Doubt After Stage 2 Crash at Michigan
Sean O'Malley

Submitted For The First Time In His Career
Merab Dvalishvili

Defends Bantamweight Belt At UFC 316
Julianna Peña

Julianna Pena No Longer A Champion
Kayla Harrison

Is The New Champion
Joe Pyfer

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Kelvin Gastelum

Drops Decision
Patchy Mix

Drops Decision In His UFC Debut
Mario Bautista

Extends His Win Streak
Vicente Luque

Submitted At UFC 316
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF