Stafford has not been a good Fantasy quarterback this season, and he has one game with more than nine points. The Bears have allowed two quarterbacks this year to score at least 20 Fantasy points in Aaron Rodgers and Daniel Jones, and Cousins will add his name to that list with a quality outing in Week 5. He should get back on track this week against the Texans at home, and Houston just allowed Justin Herbert to pass for 340 yards and two touchdowns for 25 Fantasy points. He also has three games with at least three games and two games with multiple touchdowns. Pollard has seen single-digit touches in 2-of-4 games and has sandwiched two spiked weeks with a couple total duds in Weeks 1 and 4. So far this season they are tied for the 13th-most fantasy points at the position. Sit of the Week Dalton Schultz at Eagles (8:20 p.m. Houston has allowed the most fantasy PPG (32.78) and rushing yards (564), the second-most rushing touchdowns (five) and the eighth-most receiving yards (157) to RBs. 1 receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and D'Andre Swift (ankle) after both missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. Moore vs. 49ers Moore hasn't suddenly become bad at football, but his quarterback, Baker Mayfield, is easily the worst starting quarterback in the sport. I thought Davis had the chance for a quality outing in Week 4 against the Titans in a revenge game, and he delivered with four catches for 111 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. He has a great matchup against the Seahawks, who are allowing 24.0 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. Start 'em, sit 'em for Week . Week 5 Start Em: Tight Ends Start of the Week Kyle Pitts at Buccaneers (1 p.m. Hunt has been frustrating as a Fantasy option over the past three weeks because he's averaging just 7.7 PPR points per game, and he hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 1. Dalton Schultz at Vikings (4:25 p.m. None of the Ravens running backs played even half the snaps in Week 13. This game's middling 45.5-point total and Goff's first test outdoors has him as more of a QB2. His worst game against the Jaguars over that span was 17 PPR points, and he has either a touchdown or 130 receiving yards in each contest. If Winston starts this week then you can consider him a sleeper as well given the matchup. He already has three runs of at least 22 yards. And in two home games so far this season he scored at least 22 Fantasy points. At least we hope. Rashaad Penny just decked Detroit for 17/151/2 on the ground last week. He already made a 60-yard field goal in the game, and he just missed a 61-yard kick that would have forced overtime when the ball hit the upright and then the cross bar for the dreaded double doink. Singletary has 16 targets the last two weeks. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Sports Illustrated's Michael Fabiano is ready for Week 5 with his Start' Em, Sit 'Em recommendations to help team managers set their lineups in their quest for a fantasy championship. Start 'Em or Sit 'Em is geared toward season-long leagues but can also be used for daily fantasy purposes. Carter will always have a role, but with Hall taking the majority of the valuable touches (targets, goal line), it makes Carter a big-play reliant flex option. The nice thing is he has 16 targets in two games this year, and he did score 13 PPR points in Week 3 against Chicago. They are allowing an average of 20.5 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks, and Bridgewater had plenty of time to prepare for this matchup since the Dolphins last played Thursday night in Week 4 at Cincinnati. He has top-10 upside this week, and it's been awesome to watch Robinson in his comeback. Since then he has 23 rushing yards and a touchdown in three games combined. 3 in Fantasy points per game allowed to running backs. We've made plenty of excuses for Davis between the ankle injury and the poor weather in Baltimore in Week 4, but he only has one touchdown so far and one game with more than six PPR points. The lone exception was Patrick Mahomes in Week 3, which clearly looks like a fluke given how Indianpolis has played thus far in 2022. He's only failed to score in one game this year, which was Week 3 at Detroit, and he dropped three potential touchdowns in that contest. Robinson was likely dropped in a lot of leagues following Week 4. He's a quality No. Bridgewater is starting for Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) this week, and he has a favorable matchup against the Jets. The 49ers have only allowed four receivers to score at least 12 PPR points, and they haven't allowed a receiver to score a touchdown since Week 1. Adam Thielen vs. Bears Thielen's tank is running out of gas at 32 years old, but he's playing a career-high 97% of the snaps and is 13th in the NFL in red-zone targets. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Dalton would benefit greatly if Michael Thomas (foot) and Alvin Kamara (ribs) are active this week, and Dalton passed for 236 yards and one touchdown in Week 4 against the Vikings in Minnesota with a barren receiving corps. Stafford has not been a good Fantasy quarterback this season, and he has one game with more than nine points. 2:04 am ET, I agree to receive the "Fantasy Football Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Antonio Gibson vs. Titans Gibson's playing time has been trending in the wrong direction. Dude was benched in Week 1. Gordon has fumbled four times this season, and we saw Boone play more snaps and have the same number of carries and more targets. Start of the Week. Part of the problem could be that Carr played at Kansas City in the seven other times in November, December or January when the weather was cold, but that shouldn't be the case this week. His only bad game was at Buffalo in Week 2, and we should give him a pass in that matchup. He had 14 PPR points in Week 2 at Baltimore but has combined for six PPR points in his three other games. The Cowboys defense is tough on tight ends, but Higbee is playing too well to avoid in any matchup right now. Chark (ankle), he will likely need those guys against the Patriots. He's averaging a pitiful 3.3 yards per carry on the year but has gotten by with a couple touchdowns on the ground and a 7/72 receiving day in the opener. Harris could flirt with 20 carries in this one. Week 10 Start Em: Wide Receivers. No, that was Kenyan Drake. This could be Rodgers' breakout game of the season. But he could get right this week against the Seahawks, who have allowed three kickers this season to score at least nine Fantasy points. Ertz is the overall TE4 in half-PPR points per game and now gets a #revenge date with the Eagles after spending the first 8.5 years of his career in Philly. He scored at least 10 PPR points in three games in a row, including two outings with at least 14 PPR points over that span. Adam Rank breaks down which players you should start and which ones you should sit for Week 5 of the 2021 NFL fantasy football season. Sit of the Week. Minnesota's implied team total of 25.75 points is tied for the fifth-highest of Week 5 as 7.5-point home favorites. But who exactly your studs are can change if a player continues to put up numbers. The Bucs were playing catch-up most of the night, but Brady still answered with easily his best box score of the season's first month, completing 75% of his passes for 385 yards and three touchdowns. His two best games have come at home, and he scored just 15 Fantasy points in his lone road game at Minnesota in Week 3. section: | slug: fantasy-football-start-em-sit-em-week-5-wide-receivers | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | O/U 56.5, LV -5.5 SIT Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams. Godwin returned in Week 4 against Kansas City from a two-game absence with a hamstring injury, and hopefully he's here to stay. The Rams are third in run-defense DVOA, first in fantasy points allowed to running backs, sixth in rushing yards allowed, and ninth in yards per carry against. It's been the Nick Chubb show, understandably so, but Hunt is still averaging 14.0 touches per game. Dillon is a rock-solid RB2 on volume alone and could see a spiked week with the Packers favored by eight. And you know what is a good decision? Higbee has basically been an extension of the Rams' nonexistent running game. You can find us on Twitter , Facebook, and Instagram. This startem, sitem column digs a step deeper, looking into why someone you might typically start might not have a good week, or why someone overlooked might have a good week. All the answers you're looking for about your lineup questions. He's coming off the QB21 week in London last Sunday against the Saints but now gets a Chicago defense that looks likely to be without top CB Jaylon Johnson (quad) after he missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. So far this season they are tied for the 13th-most fantasy points at the position. Moore vs. Broncos (1 p.m. Get the latest injury updates on these RBs ahead of your Week 5 fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Week 5 Start Em: Kickers Start of the Week Matt Gay vs. Cowboys (4:25 p.m. Check out the latest in the Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for your 2022 NFL fantasy football league. Implied to score 25.25 points against a Texans defense that is 31st in opponent plays per game, Lawrence is very much on the back end of the QB1 map as a quality streaming option. 9:36 am ET, MIN -7 He averaged 18 carries plus targets per contest in those two outings while. Week 12 Start Em: Tight Ends. Jared Goff is going to keep on rolling, but the outlook isn't so good for Andrew Luck in Week 5, Jamey Eisenberg says. He's a quality No. In Week 4 against the Rams, Aiyuk was held to four catches for 37 yards on four targets. He opened this season on Monday night against the Raiders and had six catches for 69 yards and a touchdown on six targets. He was limited to two catches for 8 yards in Week 4 at Green Bay despite eight targets, and that was with Chase Claypool (hamstring) out. It helps that he's facing a Seattle defense that is No. It was great to see Mooney finally have a good game this year in Week 4 at the Giants with four catches for 94 yards on five targets. Seattle is No. Stafford has been sacked 16 times on the season and has four touchdowns, six interceptions and one fumble. He's caught at least six passes in three straight contests and leads all tight ends with 10 red-zone targets. 3 Fantasy receivers, with their value slightly higher in PPR. Allgeier is worth adding in all leagues with Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) out, but you shouldn't plan on using Allgeier as a starting Fantasy option at Tampa Bay. Hopefully better days are ahead, but Stafford is not worth using in one-quarterback leagues this week. O/U 43, LAC -2.5 Stafford spent the offseason barely even throwing a football, watched two of his offensive line starters walk in free agency and into retirement, lost several more OL starters and fill-in starters to injuries, and now leads the NFL in interceptions. The Rams can't block long enough for Robinson to get downfield, and Robinson's separation skills may be deteriorating. The lone exception was Week 5 in 2020 when he scored 29 Fantasy points, and that was the famous game where the Raiders took a victory lap in the team buses around the stadium. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. 2 option in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues. But those who didn't, like D.J. The Lions are 32nd in run-defense DVOA, 31st in fantasy points allowed to running backs, 32nd in opponent yards per carry, 32nd in rushing touchdowns allowed (10), and 29th in opponent plays per game. However, three of the Lion' four games have been played at fantasy-friendly Ford Field with the other also in a dome at Minnesota. Palmer has just one red-zone grab on the year, a garbage-time seven-yard score in the final minute in Week 2 against the Chiefs. Earlier this week, Rams coach Sean McVay said of Woods, "we just need to get him some more opportunities and that starts with me." Minnesota's implied team total of 25.75 points is the fifth-highest of Week 5. But those who didn't, like D.J. Palmer is fantasy's overall WR43 over the last three weeks and is 75th among 95 qualifying wideouts in yards per route. With the WR position deeper than ever for fantasy football, start em or sit em decisions for Week 5 are invariably matchup-dependent. Gibson is the overall RB20 on the year but is a screaming sell-high or sell-while-you-can candidate with rookie, Akers had a productive 12/61/1 day in Week 3 against the Cardinals with the Rams nursing a lead throughout. He's scored at least 14 PPR points in every game this season, and he just ran for a season-high 92 yards on 19 carries in Week 4 at Tampa Bay. He really showed a strong rapport with Tyreek Hill. Breece Hall has taken a firm grip on this backfield. O/U 47.5, FFT: Injury updates, latest Week 14 rankings, Week 14 Fantasy football rankings, picks, lineups, Injury report: Barkley, Metcalf, Lawrence questionable. It's tough to know what's real and what isn't through three weeks, and fantasy owners are undoubtedly worried about their Week 5 start em, sit em decisions. Matthew Stafford refuses to look Robinson's away unless it's on a low-percentage end-zone fade. Based on the sliding scale, Robinson could be headed for a career day. He did get 11 targets in Week 4 against Arizona and had six catches for 50 yards, but more is expected of him. His fantasy finishes in those games are RB59, RB3, RB24, and RB68. O/U 45.5, NE -3 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and they have only given up two touchdowns to the position in four games. His worst game against the Falcons over that span has been 13 PPR points. 3 Fantasy receiver this week. The lack of big plays from Elliott, paired with the lack of pass-game usage is taking away what we thought was the best feature of Zeke -- a safe floor. But even if Robinson remains out, it's tough to trust Gibson in the majority of leagues. He's having a third-year breakout campaign, and it should continue this week against the Colts, who are tied for the NFL lead in touchdowns allowed to receivers with eight. 5-7-0. at Following 1/7 and 3/32 lines to open the year, Njoku has posted back-to-back TE1 weeks with 9/89/1 and 5/73 days as the TE4 in that span. Elliott should only be used as a flex option in most leagues for Week 5 at the Rams, and he only has one game this season with more than nine PPR points, which was Week 3 at the Giants when he scored 14. Wednesday, Oct 7, 2020 at 8:00 pm ET. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers this year. There's a chance Brian Robinson (knee) could play in this game now that he's back at practice following the gunshot wounds he sustained in an attempted robbery in August. Right now, Elliott is a player who needs a touchdown to have a chance of reaching 15 fantasy points. Since then he has 23 rushing yards and a touchdown in three games combined. We all know Lawrence had a rough rookie campaign under Urban Meyer in 2021, but his best Fantasy outing last year came in his first meeting with the Texans when he scored 25 points. Cousins didn't have a great game in Week 4 against the Saints in London with just 14 Fantasy points, but he should rebound here. That's probably because the other three opponents have been Baker Mayfield, Cooper Rush and Justin Fields. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) could be out this week, and Jamison Crowder (ankle) won't play. Sanders is in play as an RB2 with upside in Week 5. The Giants should have success throwing the ball against the Cowboys this week since Dallas is No. He should reward the Fantasy managers who stuck with him with a big game this week. Herbert actually flamed them for 340 yards and two touchdowns at 8.7 yards per attempt. The Cardinals are 28th in pass-defense DVOA, 25th in yards per attempt against, and 32nd in Pro Football Focus' coverage grades. Start Robinson with confidence this week. Brady now gets a date with a Falcons team he's gone 9-0 in his career against with a sparkling 26:3 TD:INT mark. The 49ers are fourth in pass-defense DVOA, sixth in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers, and first in opponent yards per play. Simply put, it's the best possible matchup for a back. O/U 44.5, NO -5.5 In the other two games, Jeudy tallied 15.3 and 20.2 fantasy points. Marvin Jones should be considered a sleeper as well in this matchup, and the Titans are No. Enter the email address and password you used to join BlackFacts.com. He's also stopped running, which is disappointing. Its a week to bench Elliott, which would have been crazy to even say a couple years ago. If you cannot remember your login information, click the Forgot Password link to reset your password. This could be a week where both Browns get going against the Chargers, who are No. This will be Goff's first outdoor game of the year and against a tougher opponent. 2 Fantasy receiver this week. That puts Davis in line for a potential target bump against the Steelers, who have already allowed six receivers to score at least 13 PPR points this season. The post NFL Fantasy 2022 Start Em, Sit Em Week 5: Defenses appeared first on The Black Chronicle. Even if these players are not to blame and it's their offense, fantasy is a game of production. All Rights Reserved. Carson Wentz vs. Titans Wentz got off to a ripping start, tossing seven touchdowns and averaging 325 yards per game over the season's first two weeks as fantasy's QB4. Olave scored his first NFL touchdown in Week 4 against Minnesota in London, and he scored at least 11 PPR points in three games in a row. The Rams are third in run-defense DVOA, first in fantasy points allowed to running backs, sixth in rushing yards allowed, and ninth in yards per carry against. Week 3 Sit Em: Tight Ends. The Jaguars ran just 47 plays in Week 4. He's averaging just 9.7 PPR points in his past three games, and he only has six catches for 29 yards on eight targets over that span. He also has to contend with Deebo Samuel making big plays, and George Kittle is going to have a breakout game at some point. It's gotten so bad that the Rams signed dusty 29-year-old, After getting hurt in Week 1 and missing Weeks 2 and 3, Godwin returned last week against the Chiefs and played 83% of the snaps. Start Em Sit Em Week 5. Fantasy managers often look at their rosters and try to make the best start/sit decisions. But with the Bills dealing with multiple injuries at wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle), Jake Kumerow (ankle), and Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) Singletary's pass-game acumen has given the team a lift. Week 1: Baker Mayfield and Russell Wilson each throw for 300 yards and two touchdowns against their former teams. 2021 NFL Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 5: Quarterbacks. So, lets double up and go for it again! In relief of, Super Bowl hangover? And he just had his best outing of the season in Week 4 against Tennessee with 22 Fantasy points. The Raiders have also allowed just one touchdown to an opposing receiver this year, which was Marquise Brown in Week 1. at There is a saying in fantasy football that goes "start your studs." Justin Fields was also sacked 11 times over that span. But things should improve this week against the Bears. This week though should get Robinson back on track, just like Austin Ekeler did against the Texans a week ago. Week 9 Start Em: Running Backs. O/U 46, LAR -4.5 The Vikings defense hasn't been great the past three games, allowing at least 24 points in each outing against Philadelphia, Detroit and New Orleans. D.J. The injury to Treylon Burks is going to keep him out for at least a couple of weeks. The Titans have surrendered a league-high 10 touchdown passes and are 26th in pass-defense DVOA, but Washington has been equally as bad on offense, coming into this one dead last in yards per play. With as healthy a supporting cast as he's had all year, Brady is a shoo-in QB1 play. Mariota has yet to score 20 Fantasy points in a game this season, and he's getting dangerously close to becoming the next Justin Fields with his limited pass attempts. Carter, on the other hand, played 43 percent of the snaps with nine carries and three targets. They have allowed the seventh-fewest rushing yards to RBs this season. So, lets double up and go for it again! 5-7-0. 1, Bears opt for QB Bryce Young at No. Tony Pollard vs. Texans (1 p.m. The 28-year-old had five catches for 77 yards in Week 3, then notched two receptions for 27 yards in Week 4. His receivers are starting to make plays with Romeo Doubs, Allen Lazard, Robert Tonyan and Christian Watson all making an impact over the past two games against Tampa Bay and New England. Start of the Week: Tyler Higbee vs. Cowboys Higbee leads all tight ends in targets and catches and is top-five in red-zone looks and top-three in routes run, but Higbee's average depth of target (3.9) is 37th among 45 qualifying tight ends. NFL Start Em, Sit Em for Week 5: Wide Receivers. You have lineup questions. 1 in adjusted sack rate, and the Rams' offensive line is 29th in sack rate against, having allowed 16 Stafford takedowns. O/U 46, LAR -5.5 Aiyuk has one touchdown this season and two games with more than 11 PPR points, including a high of 12. Freiermuth is playing 80% of the offensive snaps and is tied for fifth among tight ends in targets. In many cases, its the usual starters who should star, but Kirk Cousins still likes to look for Thielen in the scoring area. StartingPatrick Mahomes. Start 'Em, Sit 'Em is back for the 2021 NFL season. Going back to last season, Davis scored at least 14 PPR points in three of his first six games with Wilson under center. Stafford spent the offseason barely even throwing a football, watched two of his offensive line starters walk in free agency and into retirement, lost several more OL starters and fill-in starters to injuries, and now leads the NFL in interceptions. Through four games, Dallas has allowed three touchdowns and four interceptions, including matchups against Tom Brady and Joe Burrow. While Goff was great in Week 4 without Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and D.J. Jahan Dotson (hamstring) is likely out, and Curtis Samuel was dealing with an illness at practice Wednesday. I thought about making both Patriots running backs the Start of the Week with their matchup against the Lions, and both should be standout Fantasy options in Week 5. I was wrong about James Robinson. It's been a rough start to the season for Smith-Schuster, and it's hard to trust him as a Fantasy receiver heading into Week 5 against Denver. That's probably because the other three opponents have been Baker Mayfield, Cooper Rush and Justin Fields. He's now scored at least 11 PPR points in three of four games this season, and it's great to see him finding the end zone again. He scored at least 21 Fantasy points against the Bears in three of his past four meetings, including 28 points at home in Week 18. While Singletary only has one touchdown on the season, he does have 13 catches for 125 yards on 16 targets the past two games, which is great for his value in PPR. Start 'Em & Sit 'Em has helped fantasy managers for years make those pressing lineup decisions. Travis Etienne is a sleeper in this one as well. Goff was listed as a sleeper in Week 4 against Seattle, and he had a monster performance with 41 Fantasy points. Higbee has been the No. He's gone there eight times in his career, and he only has one game with more than 12 Fantasy points. We predicted here that Cooks would have his best game of the season in Week 4 against the Chargers, and he did with seven catches for 54 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. Week 5 Sit Em: Wide Receivers Sit of the Week DJ Moore vs. 49ers (4:05 p.m. With Allen leaving in Week 1, Everett has three games this year with at least 13 PPR points, including two touchdowns. O/U 42.5, KC -7 Smith has been a top 10 Fantasy quarterback this season, and he's been a pleasant surprise as a streaming option. Saints News Network fantasy football analyst Brendan Boylan looks at New Orleans players to start or sit in Week 5 of the 2022 NFL Season. Robert Woods is the last best hope for the Titans passing game. 3 Fantasy receiver in all three-receiver leagues against the Giants in London. We have to see how this backfield shakes out, and the Colts have been tough against running backs this season. Smith is an LB4/flex for Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers. This game's 43-point total is one of the lowest on the Week 5 slate, and the Commanders' implied team total of 20.75 points is the 10th-lowest on the board. Alright, folks, it is time to buckle down as the middle of fantasy football season is about to arrive in a few weeks. After being dropped in a lot of Fantasy leagues, it's smart to add him again where available. Jeudy left week 2 early with a rib and shoulder injury and was still working his way back to full health in week 3. ET, Fox): Moore's totals have tumbled in the last three weeks, as he's scored a combined 16.7 fantasy points. 10 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. It was great to see him get 10 targets also, although he only converted that into seven catches for 59 yards. He looks like a startable WR3 despite this game's 43-point total. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | He's hopefully starting to get going after coming back from last year's ACL tear, and he's worth using as a starter in deeper leagues this week against the Giants. Woods leads the Titans in every meaningful receiving category, including routes (94), targets (20), catches (13), and yards (167), and he scored his first touchdown of the year last Sunday with a 4/30/1 outing. Dallas' weakness is against the run, but L.A. can't run-block either. Ryan Tannehill in Week 1 scored 22 Fantasy points against the Giants, and he's the only quarterback to top 14 points against New York this year. I had concerns about Sanders heading into Week 4 against Jacksonville, but he made me look silly with 27 carries for 134 yards and two touchdowns, along with two catches for 22 yards on three targets. Woods doesn't possess much upside, but his floor is raised in this one. Lutz was nearly a hero for the Saints in Week 4 in London against the Vikings. Robinson is a surefire top-end RB2 with RB1 upside as a significant home favorite (-7) and the Jaguars implied to score a healthy 25.25 points. The Commanders' offensive line has been wrecked by injuries. Mike Gesicki vs. Bills (1 p.m. That's all Hill and Waddle need, and the matchup couldn't get much better on paper. 8.6. After playing 64% of the Week 1 snaps, Gibson's snap share has decreased (54%, 44%, and 41%) each week since. Plus, he has been getting used near the goal line after not scoring a single touchdown in all of 2021. Njoku's mix of elite playing time and standing as the Browns' No. But he should make up for that performance this week against the Texans -- in a big way. Typically, the Lions are an offense you can stream against, but not this year. Welcome to our weekly start 'em, sit 'em fantasy football column.Here are five players who you may think about starting or sitting this week in pursuit of that goal. Brown has played in four Monday night games in his career, and he has four touchdowns in those outings. In two career home games against the Texans, Robinson has scored at least 15 PPR points in each outing. In Week 1, Mariota had 72 rushing yards and a touchdown. Sit of the Week D.J. 3 Fantasy receiver at best this week. This New England defense is not as formidable as in past years, allowing an average of 23.5 Fantasy points per game, but part of that is Lamar Jackson going off for 46 points in Week 3. Five targets isn't going to cut it, and this Bears offense is still not going to air it out, or so it seems, with Justin Fields any time soon. The Chargers are 13th in fantasy points allowed to tight ends. Start Em | Emmanuel Sanders, Buffalo Bills (@ KC) Emmanuel Sanders really is my top start of the week. Click the appropriate button below and you will be redirected to your Social Media Website for confirmation and then back to Blackfacts.com once successful. So far this season they are tied for the 13th-most fantasy points at the position. It was a frustrating start to the season for Brady. He has two games this year with 20 total touches, and he's averaging 20.0 PPR points in those outings. Moore, Kyle Pitts and Aaron Tony Pollard vs. Texans (1 p.m. Bridgewater is starting for Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) this week, and he has a favorable matchup against the Jets. 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Check out the latest in the Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for your 2022 NFL fantasy football league. We had him as a sleeper in Week 4, and he delivered a huge performance with 34 Fantasy points against the Lions, which was his third game this season with at least 20 points. D.J. But Conner only managed 77 total yards with that workload for 10 PPR points, and he hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 1. Lawrence also looks likely to get Zay Jones (ankle) back this week. He needs better play out of Baker Mayfield, but this isn't the week to trust Moore in the majority of leagues. But he was missing receivers and dealing with a revamped offensive line, and it was only a matter of time before he was going to bounce back. He has a great matchup against the Seahawks, who are allowing 24.0 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. Week 5 Start Em: Wide Receivers Start of the Week Tee Higgins at Ravens (8:20 p.m. Jared Goff at Patriots Fantasy's overall QB5 on the season, Goff is top-10 in both QBR and EPA and has the Lions No. I'm still using him as a low-end starter in PPR, but he's not a must-start option in two-receiver PPR leagues. Thats after seeing just one in each of the first two games. However, three of the Lion' four games have been played at fantasy-friendly Ford Field with the other also in a dome at Minnesota. Let's hope so, and we'll see if he can light up this Giants defense in London in Week 5. Thielen missed both games against Chicago in 2021 due to injury, but he scored three touchdowns against them in two meetings in 2020. The Rams can't run-block after so many injuries, coming in at 23rd in adjusted line yards created, but Akers' explosion looks nonexistent after his 2021 torn Achilles. Predict what will happen on Sunday Night Football and watch along to see if youll be the next big winner. With the fantasy football playoffs in sight, a huge six-team bye is causing some major Week 14 start 'em, sit 'em questions. Playing 92% of the snaps this season, Smith and the Eagles now head to warmer temperatures for a road date with the Cardinals. I'm expecting a high-scoring contest, and Duvernay could end up with quality production as the No. He totaled just 29 yards, but it was largely Eagles-related. Elliott is not involved in the passing game with five catches on the season for 27 yards on seven targets, and he only has one touchdown. I like Harris as a borderline No. latest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings right here. The same can be said about the reigning back-to-back MVP, who looks more like a QB2 for fantasy purposes. The Commanders have allowed 10 passing touchdowns and just one interception this year. Week 6 Sit Em: Tight Ends. Especially with DeAndre Hopkins still out serving his six-game suspension, Ertz is Kyler Murray's go-to guy in the scoring area. Renfrow is becoming a reliable No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | On the 40 side of a 60/40 split between he and, Gibson's playing time has been trending in the wrong direction. He attempted 39 passes in his past two games against Seattle and Cleveland, and he combined for just 20 Fantasy points over that span. Plus, the potential absence of Taylor could lead to more carries and goal line touches up for grabs. Perhaps it had something to do with the Bills being involved in two competitive games for the first time this season, but it's clear Singletary has distanced himself as Buffalo's lead back. Pollard's range of outcomes are clearly wide. But whats worse is Edwards didnt even lead the way. Allen Robinson vs. Cowboys Signed to a three-year, $45 million deal in free agency, Robinson is 10th among all wide receivers with 164 routes run through four weeks, but he's 92nd out of 95 qualifiers in yards per route. But he's played 55% of the offensive snaps and is averaging a hearty 17.75 carries plus targets per game while also leading the Packers in red-zone carries, seeing both of the team's inside-the-five attempts. It hasn't worked out so far between the two, but you should remain hopeful. 2 option in the passing game behind Mark Andrews. Duvernay could be a sneaky No. It's gotten so bad that the Rams signed dusty 29-year-old Malcolm Brown last week and played him on the team's two lone goal-line snaps against the Niners in Week 4. FFN rankings are based upon PPR (point per reception) scoring. On the Carolina side, the Panthers are dead last in plays per game and 26th in yards per play. He's been limited in practice all week, suggesting Palmer will play Sunday, but he still hasn't been all that productive on increased snaps Weeks 2-4. The Rams are 31st in yards per play on offense. The Chargers come into this game No. Dallas is 25th in run-defense DVOA but 12th in fantasy points allowed to running backs, having surrendered just one rushing score to the position. Goff also brings nothing to the table with his legs. 2 running back in all leagues. One Bold Prediction for the Week. Start of the Week: James Robinson vs. Texans Fantasy's overall RB3 across Weeks 1-3, Robinson rushed for at least 60 yards and a touchdown in three straight games to open the season before getting planted for a scoreless 8/29/0 rushing line and no targets last week in Philadelphia. But he's played 55% of the offensive snaps and is averaging a hearty 17.75 carries plus targets per game while also leading the Packers in red-zone carries, seeing both of the team's inside-the-five attempts. Start Em Antonio Gibson vs. Eagles (1 p.m. He scored nearly 35 fantasy points and was topped only by Ekeler at the RB position. He could find the end zone for the first time against the Raiders, or he could leave us with modest production again in Week 5. You're on your own playing Moore with Carolina implied to score 16.25 points, the second-lowest team total of the week. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. All Rights Reserved. I like Aaron Jones and Dillon in this matchup, with Dillon no worse than a flex in all formats. They are allowing an average of 20.5 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks, and Bridgewater had plenty of time to prepare for this matchup since the Dolphins last played Thursday night in Week 4 at Cincinnati. Cousins didn't have a great game in Week 4 against the Saints in London with just 14 Fantasy points, but he should rebound here. O/U 43, TB -8.5 On the 40 side of a 60/40 split between he and Ezekiel Elliott, Pollard has the appearance of a low-floor RB3 in a game with a 43-point total and Dallas implied to score just 18.75 points, the sixth-lowest team total on the Week 5 slate. The Buccaneers just got abused by Patrick Mahomes in Week 4 for 28 Fantasy points, but Tampa Bay is allowing just 16.0 Fantasy points per game on average to opposing quarterbacks. NFL Fantasy 2022 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 5: Quarterbacks. J.D. It's been a frustrating start to the season for Davis, but this could be his time to shine. Six running backs have already scored at least 10 PPR points against the Chargers, with Clyde Edwards-Helaire, James Robinson and Dameon Pierce all scoring at least 15 PPR points. O/U 39.5, LAC -1.5 Give Woods one more chance as a No. Former gadget player Cordarrelle Patterson is stepping up as a leading man for the Falcons. Both of these guys are high-end No. I'm glad I was wrong about him this year, and hopefully he can stay healthy all season. On the ground, the Jets have given up five rushing touchdowns, and we'll see if Patterson can score there while playing in tandem with Mike Davis. We'll find out if Zach Wilson starts to lean more on Garrett Wilson or Elijah Moore moving forward, but so far it appears like Davis is his guy. This startem, sitem column digs a step deeper, looking into why someone you might typically start might not have a good week, or why someone overlooked might have a good week. And it may be tough for him to put up any bigger numbers in Week 5. At some point a big game is coming, but the Panthers have allowed just two touchdowns to opposing receivers and only four to score at least 12 PPR points. Fellow slot receivers Tyler Lockett (9/76), Cooper Kupp (11/108/2), and Jarvis Landry (7/114) have shredded the Falcons inside. 1 in yards per play and points per game. 2 running back in all leagues this week against the Giants in London. 3 Fantasy receiver at best this week, with his value higher in PPR. No tight end has scored against the Chargers, including matchups with Darren Waller and Travis Kelce. Fantasy's overall RB3 across Weeks 1-3, Robinson rushed for at least 60 yards and a touchdown in three straight games to open the season before getting planted for a scoreless 8/29/0 rushing line and no targets last week in Philadelphia. Fantasy Football Week 5 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Quarterbacks: Kirk Cousins, Trevor Lawrence set to bounce back Helping you make the right lineup calls at quarterback for Week 5 Smith-Schuster has fewer than 53 receiving yards in every game this season, has three games with four catches or less and has yet to catch a touchdown. 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