Fantasy Football Week 5 Start & Em & Sit & # 39; Em: trust Julian Edelman, not Andrew Luck on Thursday night

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Editor's Note: Projections are provided by SportsLine.com.

Beginning of the week

Leonard Fournette (hamstring) has already been ruled out for week 5 in Kansas City and T.J. Yeldon will start in his place. It should be considered a must-start Fantasy run in this situation.

Yeldon finished his best game of the season in the fourth week against the Jets. Fournette started the match but could not finish because of his hamstring. Yeldon had 18 carries for 52 yards and one touchdown, as well as three passes for 48 yards and one touchdown for three targets.

He has now scored at least 14 PPR points in three out of four games this year, and he has had a great game against the Chiefs. The city of Kansas City awards the second highest number of Fantasy points to the opposing halfbacks, and eight of them have either scored or won 100 total yards against that defense.

The Chiefs are third in the NFL in number of receptions allowed to run with 31, just behind Atlanta (42) and San Francisco (35), which is good for Yeldon in the passing game. He has participated in 14 receptions this season, including nine in the last two games.

He should look good for Fantasy owners in all formats during week 5, and he may well start for the Jaguars in the near future, with Fournette anticipating an absence of several weeks. We do not know when Fournette will come back, but Yeldon could make the difference as long as it starts.

And in Week 5, he headed for a big game in a big game on the road.

I'm starting Yeldon again: David Johnson (at SF), Kareem Hunt (vs. JAC), Mark Ingram (vs WAS), Marshawn Lynch (at LAC) and Adrian Peterson (at NO)

Strategist

Sleepers

• Joe Flacco (CLE): Flacco have scored at least 21 Fantasy points in three games out of four, and the Browns have allowed at least 243 passing yards and two TDs in two of their last three outings. In his last five games against Cleveland, Flacco averaged 263 yards with a total of 12 touchdowns and five interceptions.
• Derek Carr (to LAC): Carr played his epic match against Cleveland in Week 4 with 39 Fantasy points, and hope he stays warm this week. The Chargers have allocated at least 20 Fantasy points to three of four quarterbacks this season, including C.J. Beathard in Week Four. Carr did not have an excellent record against the Chargers, but this defense struggled to succeed. Look for Carr to rely on Jared Cook, Amari Cooper and Jordy Nelson for a quality outing this week.
• Alex Smith (NO): The Saints enter this game by awarding the third-highest number of Fantasy points to the opposite quarters, and Smith should be chasing the dashboard down the road. Smith has scored at least 20 Fantasy points in two out of three games this year, and he should add to that total after a bye. We could also ask him to do a lot of hard work if Adrian Peterson (ankle) is unable to play.

Bust alert

I understand if you are reluctant to put Mahomes on the bench. He has been great with at least 24 Fantasy points in four straight games and he has not returned the ball yet, which is amazing. He collected 30 Fantasy points in his only home start in the third week against the 49ers, but his defense is much different than he has against this week compared to his other four starts. The Jaguars only allowed three touchdowns in any season and Tom Brady, in the second week, is the lone quarterback with multiple touchdowns against Jacksonville. While the Jaguars have not faced a glove of great passersby in the matches against Manning, Brady, Marcus Mariota and Sam Darnold, but they should be able to limit Mahomes in this match. He does not sit in most leagues, but you have to reduce his expectations. I'm expecting him to have his lowest Fantasy point total so far, and he's a low-end starter at best in the 5th week.

Running backs

Sleepers

• Chris Thompson (NO): We'll see if Adrian Peterson (ankle) is doing well against the Saints this week, and you should pitch him in second position if he is healthy. But Thompson also has a lot of appeal in a game where Washington is probably chasing points. New Orleans has allowed 14 receptions in the race over the last two weeks against Atlanta and the Giants, and Thompson has 20 catches in three games. He has scored at least 22 PPR points in his first two outings and is fortunate to achieve another outstanding performance this week.
• Austin Ekeler (vs. OAK): Ekeler had no more than 14 touchdowns in any game of the season, but he scored at least 12 PPR points in three or four outings. At some point, his minimal workload will catch up with him, but you should still feel comfortable using it in this confrontation with the Raiders. Five halfbacks scored either a touchdown or at least 100 yards rushing against Oakland, and this should be a good match for Ekeler and Melvin Gordon.
• Derrick Henry (at BUF): I wish I could have the courage to rank Henry higher, because it sounds like an escape game for him. The Bills' offense should have trouble moving the ball this week, and the Titans should dominate possession time. And although the Bills did not yield a lot of rushing yards, they allowed touchdowns, with seven scores allocated to the position. Henry has not yet found the goal zone this year, but I'm waiting for a touchdown in the fifth week. It's worth being used as flex in all leagues.
• Nyheim Hines (NE): We do not expect the Colts to have T.Y. Hilton (hamstring), can not run the ball and will probably run after points. That should lead Andrew Luck to throw the ball with a lot of passes and Hines will play three games this season with at least five catches. It is clearly a better option in PPR, with an average of 13.5 PPR points for the season. It is a flexible option in week 5 given the circumstances of this match.
• Javorius Allen (to CLE): Could this be the week in which the Ravens give Allen a full workload on Alex Collins? Coach John Harbaugh called Collins for his setbacks, and this could result in more work for Allen. He failed to score in Week 4 for the first time this season, but he has at least 13 PPR points in three games out of four. Allen is worth using as a bending option, its value being higher in PPR. And the Browns have allowed four halfbacks to score at least three assists this season.

Bust alert

Hyde enters the fifth week as a PPR halfback and has scored at least 11 PPR points in every game of the season, including five touchdowns during that period. But this should be his worst game of the year against Baltimore. If he does not score a touchdown, he is likely to get in trouble since he only has 3.4 yards per stroke on average and that he has not than four catches for 15 yards in four games. The Ravens have allowed only one touchdown this season, against Royce Freeman in the third week, and rank 3rd in the number of Fantasy points allowed for the half-opponents. Coach Hue Jackson also said Nick Chubb could get more work after accumulating three runs for 105 yards and two touchdowns against the Raiders in the fourth week. Hyde should still get the majority of the keys, but I will only use it as a flex option this week. , with its lower value in PPR.

Wide receiver

Sleepers

• Taywan Taylor (at BUF): In the first game of Tennessee without Rishard Matthews in Week 4 against Philadelphia, Taylor was on the offensive with seven catches for 77 yards on nine targets. He is now heading to Buffalo where the secondary receivers have worked well, as the Bills' cornerback, Tre & # 39; Davious White, makes things harder for # 1 (see Corey Davis below). Taylor could score at least 12 PPR points for the third time in four games.
• Chester Rogers (NE): It's guessing who will be the Colts' No. 1 receiver this week with T.Y. Hilton (hamstring), along with Rogers, Ryan Grant and Zach Pascal, all looking for targets. I like Rogers as the best since he's coming off a solid fourth-week match against Houston with eight catches for 85 yards on 11 targets. Andrew Luck will be a big part of this game, and I expect Rogers to see a high number of targets again on Thursday night.
• Brands Valdes-Scantling (at DET): Randall Cobb and Geronimo Allison (concussion) should be out this week, which should give Valdes-Scantling a bigger role after playing 54 plays in week 4 against Buffalo and Cobb . He had only one jack for 38 yards on three targets, but their numbers will increase due to injuries. Valdes-Scantling is worth being used as catcher # 3 in the deeper leagues.
• Jamison Crowder (NW): Crowder had his best game of the season in Week Three against Green Bay with four catches for 39 yards and one touchdown on four targets. He hopes to strengthen this performance after the past week in Washington. The Saints have struggled with slot machine receivers this season, and Crowder may be needed if Washington looks for points on the road. It's worth being used as Fantasy Option # 3 this week.
• Keke Coutee (vs. DAL): We'll see if Will Fuller (hamstring) will be available this week, but even if Fuller plays as expected, you can expect Coutee to see a multitude of targets lined up in the slot. He may not repeat his Week 4 numbers in Indianapolis when he had 11 catches for 109 yards on 15 targets, but Dallas is struggling with receivers of slot machines this season, including Tyler Lockett and Tate. last two weeks. Coutee has a lot of attractions as a recipient of Fantasy No. 3 in the fifth week.
• Mohamed Sanu (PIT): Sanu has quietly played well in the last two games against New Orleans and Cincinnati with at least 15 PPR points on each outing. He has 10 catches for 147 yards and a touchdown of 16 targets over this period, and he has a favorable match against the Steelers this week. While Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley have overshadowed Sanu – and are unavoidable options in all leagues – Sanu can be considered a No. 3 receiver of Fantasy in PPR this week.

Bust alert

Jeffery was great on his first outing in 2018 during the 4th week in Tennessee after missing the first three games due to a shoulder injury. He had eight catches for 105 yards and one touchdown on nine targets, and I hope he'll be fine for the rest of the year. He also faces a Vikings defense that he burned in last year's NFC championship game with five catches for 85 yards and two touchdowns on five targets. So, why is it listed here? I'm a little worried for Jeffery that the Vikings 'defense, especially the secondary defense, is coming this week after being embarrassed in the Rams' fourth week. Coach Mike Zimmer called his defense, and I'm waiting for Xavier Rhodes to answer this week in a likely clash with Jeffery. I could be wrong, so start Jeffery with confidence if you do not agree, but I expect Jeffery to produce more like a Fantasy No. 3 receiver than an option to start absolutely.

Tight end

Sleepers

• Geoff Swaim (to HOU): Swaim is the No. 1 Cowboys with his production in the last two games. He has eight catches for 86 yards and 12 touchdowns this season against Seattle and Detroit, and he has a favorable showdown this week against the Texans. Houston has allowed a close finish to score in three of the four games this year, and Swaim should hopefully increase that total this week.
• Ricky Seals-Jones (San Francisco): The 49ers have brought a close to every game of the season. Let's hope that Seals-Jones keeps this sequence alive in the fifth week. He scored in the third week against Chicago and earned 17 PPR points in his last two games against the Bears and Seahawks.
• Jeff Heuerman (NYJ): In the first game without Jake Butt (ACL), the Broncos relied on Heuerman in the fourth week against the Chiefs with four catches for 57 yards on seven targets. He could have a similar line of statistics this week. The Jets have not really been tested by tight innings this season since David Njoku was their toughest competition of the third week. We'll see if Heuerman can get rid of this defense, but it's worth using as a streaming option.

Bust alert

Njoku finally scored two digits in the PPR points during Week 4 in Oakland with 10 out of five catches for 52 yards on seven targets. I hope that is the sign of the future. Before playing against the Raiders, Njoku had 15 PPR points in his first three games. It was encouraging to see Baker Mayfield squeeze Njoku on his first start in the NFL, but it will be hard to trust Njoku this week against the Ravens. Baltimore has not yet allowed a tight end to score a touchdown, and Njoku has not scored this season yet.

Defense / Special Forces

Start them

Titans (at the BUF) – 12.5 projected points

No team will award more Fantasy points to opposing DST than the Bills, so play hard with the DST Titans this week. Buffalo has allowed at least five sacks in three of the four games, and the Bills have six interceptions during the season. Buffalo also has two games this season – Week 1 in Baltimore and Week 4 in Green Bay – with a total of three points. The Titans DST has scored at least 10 Fantasy points in three out of four games this year, and the unit is expected to once again hit double digits this week in Buffalo.

Sleepers

• Panthers (vs NYG): Eli Manning has not had an interception this season, but the Giants have scored less than 20 points in three games out of four this year. And Manning has been sacked 15 times in four games. The Panthers DST is an excellent streaming option.
• Patriots (vs. IND): The Colts are defeated by injury and travel for a short week with the game in New England on Thursday. Andrew Luck has been sacked six times in the last two games and the Colts have awarded the summer team two touchdowns by the Bengals and Texans. The DST Patriots also scored 12 Fantasy points in the fourth week against Miami at home.
• Broncos (in NYJ): The Broncos' defense could be tired after playing Monday night and then had to go to the east coast for an hour in the afternoon. to start, but I would not be too worried about the Jets game. Sam Darnold has already been sacked 10 times and has five interceptions for the season. The Broncos' defense performed well against the Chiefs in Week 4 and the Broncos' winter team should dominate the Jets' offense in Week 5.

Sit Em

Packers (at DET) – 7.4 points projected

I was expecting the Packers DST to be excellent during Week 4 and the unit was delivered in a great game against Buffalo at home. The Packers had two interceptions, seven sacks and recovered a fumble while closing the Bills. This week, the Detroit offensive is expected to be much more successful against Green Bay and the DST Packers scored 18 points combined in the first three games of the season. Do not trust Packers DST this week on the road.

Kicker

Start them

Elliott has scored at least eight Fantasy points in each of the last two games against Indianapolis and Tennessee, coinciding with Carson Wentz's return to the field. This week, he gets a great game against the Vikings, who award the most Fantasy points to opponent kickers. Minnesota have allowed 11 field goals and three kickers have scored several goals against the Vikings this year. Each opposing kicker against Minnesota scored at least eight Fantasy points.

Sleepers

• Ka 'imi Fairbairn (vs. DAL): Fairbairn is currently in vogue with six goals scored and five more points in his last two games against the Giants and Colts. Let's hope that he continues this week against the Cowboys. Although Dallas has not yet allowed a kicker to score more than seven Fantasy points in any game this year, you should ride Fairbairn's hot hand (or foot) at home.
• Cairo Santos (at SEA): Santos is the Rams' new kick after Sam Ficken's cup. He will occupy this post until the return of Greg Zuerlein (groin). Based on this offense, it's a good idea to buy Santos as streaming option for the fifth week.
• Graham Gano (vs. NYG): The Giants allowed all opposing kickers to score several goals including Wil Lutz and Fairbairn for a total of seven goals and four more points over the past two weeks. Gano has not yet scored points in Fantasy points this season, but it's a good week to trust him at home against the Giants.

Sit Em

Janikowski had his best game of the season at Week 4 in Arizona with 11 Fantasy points behind two goals scored and two extra points, including a 52-yard kick at the end of the allotted time. He also missed two goals in the field. Previously, he had accumulated seven Fantasy points or less in three consecutive games, and the Rams have allowed a kicker to score more than seven Fantasy points this year, Dan Bailey in the fourth week. Do not recommend using Janikowski as a streaming option.

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