I looked like a fool. But Im not there with him. Despite looking a little less stout, they still only gave up 14 points to the Raiders. We're proud to offer SN Fantasy readers an exclusive look at Draft Sharks award-winning projections It's Week 14, and your fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decisions are coming down to the wire. Perine is expected to start for the injured Joe Mixon (ankle), but I would only consider Perine a flex option at best this week. But I wouldn't be surprised to see the Chargers jump out early on the Browns and force Baker Mayfield to throw. Goodness, it wasnt great to watch. Seriously, the increase in targets is nice. 1. And you should explore making trades. He started off the season running well with either 100 yards or a touchdown in his first two games against Miami and the Jets. I really feared going with Dawson last week because of the game-script situation and, well, that was stupid. The Chargers have given up the seventh-fewest points this year plus have four INTs and nine sacks so far. Knox has scored a touchdown in three games in a row, with four touchdowns over that span, and he just had a season-high eight targets and five catches against Houston in Week 4. Sunday, 1 p.m. Dallas Goedert at Cardinals8. All Rights Reserved. Plus, a budding playmaker in Dallas who could see a dip in volume. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Gesicki over 20.5 receiving yards (-118). The Colts, on the other hand, have allowed eight receptions, 62 yards and zero touchdowns to the position all season long. I'm not sure the Bolts will crash the DST1 party this week, but I'm expecting them to be a lot more valuable than the DST on the opposing sideline that is surprisingly often ranked ahead of them. In a TE oriented offense, Burton could be quite the flyer against a Cleveland defense that has allowed four touchdowns to the position over the first four weeks. Simple: Choose up to four players to compare below, pick your league settings in the upper right corner (PPR, half-PPR, standard), and push Who to Start? Its that easy. I mean, I think so. Consider Jacobs a No. 8-3-0 Its been an up and down year for Kittle. And when I dug deeper, I saw that they in fact have allowed the 11th-fewest passing yards, I began to rationalize it. We'll continue to do our part to help with your lineup decisions, but you control your own destiny. Fantasy TE Rankings Week 5: Who to start, sit at tight end in fantasy football. Knox has top-10 upside in this spotlight game in Week 5, and hopefully he can keep his touchdown streak alive. The Dolphins have allowed three touchdowns to tight ends in the past three weeks. We'll see what happens with Toney when Sterling Shepard (hamstring) is healthy, but Shepard already missed practice Wednesday, which isn't a good sign. O/U 44.5, KC -2.5 It was encouraging to see him catch two passes for 30 yards on two targets against the Buccaneers last week in the first game without James White (hip), and hopefully he continues to be involved in the passing game. My three-year-old jumped on my side and I havent played golf for a month. While the recent volume wasnt there for Alie-Cox in Week 4, he still managed to salvage his production by scoring a touchdown on his lone reception of the day. Is he going to be a top quarterback this week? Ryan just scored a season-high 36 Fantasy points against Washington in Week 4, and he has six touchdowns and no interceptions in his past two outings against the Giants and the Football Team. Winston has at least one TD every game this season. Use discount code SPORTING. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Dissly over 17.5 receiving yards (-125), More Sits Evan Engram vs. Texans (1 p.m. Powered by. And that worked out just GREAT. SIT This Defense/Special Teams (DST) Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs I doubt many folks will even be considering this option as the matchup is so obviously bad. He's also had at least seven targets in three games this year. Visit SportsLine now to get Week 5 rankings for every position, plus see which QB is going to come out of nowhere to crack the top 10, all from the model that has out-performed experts big-time. WEEK 5 STANDARD RANKINGS:QBs | RBs | WRs | D/STs | Kickers. Hurst has seen five-plus targets in all but one game this year. While the season is extended this year with an extra game, you don't want to fall to 0-5 or 1-4 if you can avoid it. Earlier this week, Rams coach Sean McVay said of Woods, "we just need to get him some more opportunities and that starts with me." Las Vegas has allowed six touchdowns to running backs this year, and a running back has scored against the Raiders in every game. Probably not. The only thing missing for Leonard Fournette so far this season has been a touchdown, and hopefully he can find the end zone this week against Miami. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Anyone who failed to "sit" Teddy Bridgewater as I recommended took a beating. those ranked that week from around 13 to 24. We'll see if he can deliver in a plus matchup on the road, but I'm only starting him in a desperate situation this week. And out-pacing Jaylen Waddle. It's amazing that Sanders has just nine carries in the past two games against Dallas and Kansas City. Allgeier might be higher if he had a better matchup this week, and while Akers has a tough one, too, he's the most "proven" of this group. In the passing game, the Jets have only allowed two touchdowns to receivers this year, although five receivers have scored at least 11 PPR points. In the past two games with Jacoby Brissett starting, Gesicki had 18 targets, 15 catches, 143 yards and a touchdown, and he scored at least 16 PPR points in those outings. I had high expectations for Gaskin this season, and so far he's been a total bust. Week 5 Positional Rankings: QB I RB I WR I TE I DST I K I Flex START This Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, Miami Dolphins at New York Jets The Dolphins' offense Williams is expected to start for the injured David Montgomery (knee), and hopefully Williams takes advantage of this opportunity. Dominate with exclusive tools, including Free-Agent Finder & Trade Navigator. ET, NBC): Higgins is coming off his best single-game total of the season, scoring 25.4 fantasy He averaged 33.0 Fantasy points against the Lions in two games last year, and he should once again have another standout outing against them this week. O/U 49.5, GB -3 In two games this year he has seven catches for 48 yards and a fumble on 12 targets. 2 Fantasy receiver this week. Still, the versatile Hill hasnt played in more than 15 offensive snaps in a game (12 last week), so its tough to trust him as a fantasy starter. Williams just had eight carries for 55 yards and a touchdown against Detroit in Week 4, along with two catches for 15 yards on two targets, and this is a good matchup this week against the Raiders. And explore making a trade if your roster needs help. But if he's not catching passes or scoring touchdowns then his Fantasy upside is limited. Buccaneers) vs. Travis Etienne Jr. (vs Texans) vs. Mike Boone (vs. Colts) vs. Cam Akers (vs. Cowboys). Im hopeful he can turn it around at some point this season. Week 5 Start Em: Tight Ends Start of the Week Gerald Everett at Browns (1 p.m. But if he's without those guys again, Tannehill is tough to trust. George Kittle at Panthers, My complete positional rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | FLEX | K | DST, Week 5 Start Em, Sit Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES. But its clear Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, K.J. Burton made his season debut in Week 4 and while his statistical output left much to be desired, his usage adds high intrigue. I'm excited about Fournette in this matchup with Miami. Injuries are piling up a bit now, giving us a lot to think about The Falcons have only sacked opposing quarterbacks seven times, so Wilson should have time to look downfield in this matchup. My thought process was that there is no need for the Jets' opponents to pass the ball. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Tonyan under 24.5 receiving yards (-120). I'm confident that Jones will deliver a solid Fantasy outing in Week 5. 3 PPR receiver after the way he's played to start the season. O/U 48.5, LV -5.5 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. In his past five meetings with Detroit, Cousins has 1,458 passing yards, 15 total touchdowns and no interceptions. There have been four weeks of the season, and hopefully your team is looking like a playoff contender. Tampa Bay allows the most Fantasy points to wide receivers this season, and Waddle already has two road games this year with at least 16 PPR points. Moss has played more than Devin Singletary in each of the past two games, and Moss will look to extend his touchdown streak this week to four games in a row. Want to know what he did with those seven targets? We'll see if he can keep up his production on the ground, but he's doing well throwing the ball also. Hunter Henry gets more snaps, but Jonnu is right there with him in targets. Matt Lutovsky is a senior editor and writer for The Sporting News. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues, and he's our Start of the Week. Our Week 5 rankings still feature a lot of the same guys in the top eight as the preseason, and our top 16 also features a lot of familiar faces. Week 5 Start'em/Sit'em By: FN Staff Wednesday, Oct 7, 2020 at 8:00 pm ET This is the Fantasy Football Nerd's look at the best and worst matchups for Week 5 of the 2020 NFL season. Mark Andrews (vs. Bengals), Travis Kelce (vs. But alas the Cardinals continue to let James Conner fall into the end zone, and he has four touchdowns in the past two games. He should get back on track this week against the Lions, who he has demolished in his career. O/U 48, CAR -3.5 He only managed 59 yards and didn't factor in the passing game, but he found the end zone for the third time in four games this year. Gerald Everett at Browns (1 p.m. Welcome to Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em Tight Ends edition for Week 5 of the NFL season. Even in a good enough matchup against the Packers last week, neither performed. Check out an example from each offensive position. The Giants should have success throwing the ball against the Cowboys this week since Dallas is No. So that is nice. Conklin (vs. Dolphins) and Hurst (@ Ravens) are two of this season's biggest surprises, and both have favorable matchups this week against two of the worst pass defenses in the league. O/U 46.5, LAR -2.5 Sanders is even a questionable flex option this week. Last year, Perine had three games with at least 10 carries, and he scored 10 PPR points or less in two of them. He's scored 15 Fantasy points or less in every game this year, and he has three touchdowns and four interceptions in his past three outings against Las Vegas, Cincinnati and Green Bay. However, that role appears to belong to Brandon Bolden, who should be considered a sleeper. Cameron Brate should be the beneficiary of Gronk's broken ribs. Dallas has allowed three touchdowns to tight ends this season, and Cook and Goedert could have had bigger games in their meetings with the Cowboys. Whatever position you can use Patterson this week, get him active because he's playing well and producing for the Falcons this year. As a result, Gordon and Williams have been inconsistent Fantasy options, and Gordon has two games with at least 15 PPR points and two games with just eight points. Mooney finally showed signs of life last week, and Boyd faces the league's worst pass defense. Hurst, who could be on some waiver wires, is a viable streamer. Davis is getting outplayed by Cordarrelle Patterson, but Davis still remains the lead running back in terms of snaps and carries. Parker has come through the past two weeks, but that's been with Jakobi Meyers (knee) on the bench. But the 49ers did a great job locking up the Seahawks tight ends last week, limiting them to just two targets. Speaking of players I was ready to give up on, heres one of the leaders in the clubhouse. The last time he faced this weeks opponent, the Chargers, Njoku posted seven catches for 149 yards, scored a touchdown and finished with 27.9 points. Burtons five targets against the Bears tied for the second-most on the team. I would easily start Brate over a number of the tight ends I currently see him being ranked behind such as Jared Cook, Zach Ertz, and my "sit" TE this week Tonyan finally had more than four targets last week. Heres the thing, Williams has alternated good games and bad games. Given that Can you play with broken ribs? I mean it's almost comical how bad they are. If you really want to play the numbers in deep leagues, you could also try Juwan Johnson (vs. Seahawks), Cameron Brate (@ Falcons), and Albert Okwuegbunam (vs. Colts), but they're even less reliable right now. 6 in receptions allowed to running backs, so Edmonds should have the chance for another quality PPR outing. Follow @Model.ButterBlogPost.Author.TwitterHandle Matt is an avid writer and enjoys analyzing the game within the game that is fantasy sports. But this feels like a letdown game against the Bills. He's a low-end starter at best in most leagues. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues in this matchup. He's on the road again in Week 5, and Dallas is allowing an average of 336 passing yards per game with 11 total touchdowns to quarterbacks. The Buccaneers have allowed three touchdowns to tight ends in their past two games. Play 'Perfect 10' and get a chance to win $10,000! Lawrence looked better in Week 4 at Cincinnati, but he scored just 17 Fantasy points. * Reminder: Start Em, Sit Em is intended to present you with the non-obvious choices for your fantasy lineup. The last time I recommended Jones as a starting Fantasy option was Week 3 against Atlanta, and he flopped with just 15 points. It's not like it's a great matchup. Engram is by far one of the more aggravating pass-catchers in fantasy. ET, Fox): Believe it or not, Dissly is a top-10 tight end after four weeks. Now, the Cowboys do have eight interceptions on the season, but Jones should get plenty of volume -- in the air and running the ball -- to be a quality Fantasy option this week. WEEK 5 PPR RANKINGS:QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. at Beasley had 11 catches for 133 yards and a touchdown on 16 targets in two games against the Chiefs last year, including the playoffs, and Josh Allen should lean on him again in this crucial road game. Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (-1.5) Over/Under: 51.5 Implied Team Totals: Vikings (25) Lions (27) Jameson Williams, WR, Got a fantasy sports question or thought? I see him as a low-end No. I like Patterson more, which you'll see in the wide receiver section, but Davis is a serviceable flex option in this matchup. Dawson was second on the team with eight targets on Sunday. He's third among running backs in the NFL with 20 receptions, and he just had 120 rushing yards on 12 carries at the Rams in Week 4. I'd only start Tannehill in two-quarterback and Superflex leagues. Ouch. When we confine it to the TE position, things look even bleaker as they've allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to the position. How does the Who to Start? tool work? Next up is a revenge game against the Ravens, who have allowed an average of close to 12 fantasy points to tight ends in their last eight games. Tyler Higbee vs. Cowboys 5. He had 13 carries for 40 yards, which isn't exactly encouraging, but it was great to see the Raiders give him five targets. Fournette has been Tampa Bay's primary running back this year. And, if you can't find a player you are looking for, please check outlatest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings right here. He's combined for just 11 PPR points over that span, and he's been a relative non-factor near the goal line and in the passing game. O/U 51, MIN -8.5 Its like having your own fantasy football expert on call just to help with your specific Week 4 lineup questions. WebIts about to be a DQ showdown in Week 4, with your Draft Queens Kait & Michele battling head-to-head in their first fantasy matchup of the season. He now has three games this season with at least seven targets, and he's scored at least 12 PPR points in two of them. Start or Sit? Rob Gronkowski is going to be out again this week. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Well, he apparently is not a "different breed" and missed Week 4. I cant imagine what its like to deal with this in football. I might be breaking news for you here, but let me be the absolute first to tell you the NFL is a copycat league. We present you with the Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Tight Ends edition for Week 5 of the 2020 NFL season. In the past two games with Fields under center at Cleveland in Week 3 and against Detroit in Week 4, Robinson has combined for five catches, 90 yards and no touchdowns on nine targets. Prior to that, he combined for 12 Fantasy points in his previous three games. Prior to Week 3 against Tampa Bay, McVay said of Jackson, "I have to figure out a better way to get him involved. ET, CBS) Hunter Henry vs. Lions (1 p.m. Burrow was excellent in Week 4 against Jacksonville with 348 passing yards and two touchdowns on 25-of-32 passing, and he helped Cincinnati overcome a 14-0 halftime deficit. However, the fact remains that the Burgundy and Gold have given up more fantasy points to quarterbacks this season than any other team. O/U 48.5, ATL -3 Since getting abused by Travis Kelce in Week 1, the Browns have held opposing tight ends to a combined seven catches for 49 yards and no touchdowns in three games. But I like Jacobs in matchups the Raiders have a chance to win, and Las Vegas is 5.5-point favorites at home. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. If a player is struggling -- Myles Gaskin, Allen Robinson, Kyle Pitts, etc. ET, Fox): This is 100% low-hanging fruit, but tight end is a nightmare this week. O/U 39.5, LAC -1.5 D.J. That's the tier I will be evaluating. START This TE Tyler Higbee, Los Angles Rams vs. Las Vegas Raiders ( TNF) Look, the Rams are bad. This is another favorable matchup for him against the Falcons, who have allowed seven touchdowns to receivers on the year. Browns at Bengals. Tee Higgins (shoulder) is expected to return for the Bengals this week, and he's worth using as a borderline starter in all leagues. The Jets have allowed five rushing touchdowns in the past three games, and Davis and Patterson are both worth starting this week. You can follow Michael on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for your late-breaking fantasy news and the best analysis in the business to help you win a fantasy championship! He's failed to score a touchdown, his best outing was 11 PPR points in Week 1, and in Week 4 against Indianapolis he was a non-factor with two carries for 3 yards and no catches. MORE:Click here to become a RotoBaller VIP subscriber and receive exclusive access to their premium lineup tools, DFS cheat sheets, and Team Sync platform! O/U 39.5, LV -5.5 It hasn't worked out so far between the two, but you should remain hopeful. Now that we know Justin Fields is expected to start for the Bears for the rest of this year, we'll see if Robinson and Fields can get on the same page. McKissic could be heavily involved in the game plan this week if Washington is chasing points, and the Saints are 1.5-point favorites on the road. Now, maybe that means more chances for Kenneth Gainwell because he's looked good, but Sanders can't help your Fantasy team when he's only averaging 7.5 total touches per game. Unless youre desperate, Id put him on the bench. We'll see if he can stay hot in this tough matchup in Week 5. 1 option this week against the Browns, especially if Keenan Allen is inactive once again due to an injured hamstring. He had scored in Week 2 and 3 but wasnt getting the targets you would expect to be consistent. Freiermuth is usually solid, too, but few defenses have been tougher against TEs this year than Buffalo. Cousins had his first bad game of the season in Week 4 against Cleveland with 12 Fantasy points, which ended his three-game run of scoring at least 26 points to open the year. Try out any combination of players including players at different positions for your flex spot with the RotoBaller Who to Draft? tool above. I had him (and Dawson Knox) as a Sit Em last week. Renfrow should have another solid outing this week against the Bears, who have already allowed nine receivers to score at least 12 PPR points this year. I'll put Patterson in the wide receiver section, but he can also be started as a running back where allowed. It's FREE to enter! That said, I would try to bench Robinson this week in the majority of leagues. Nothing was downfield. Henry saw a season-low in targets, receptions and yards last week. 10:04 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. If it ends with a touchdown, Im cool with it. WebStart EM TEs Gerald Everett Los Angles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins Gerald Everett has had 6+ targets in 3 of his last 5 games. The Dolphins have given up 621 receiving yards to opposing TEs this season. McKissic has two games with at least 16 PPR points in his past three outings, and Washington could give him more work in the passing game with Logan Thomas (hamstring) banged up. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Fantasy Impact: Javonte Williams Injury Opens Door for Melvin Gordon. At least we hope. SN's WEEK 5 PPR RANKINGS:QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers, Dalton Schultz (@ Rams) vs. Hayden Hurst (@ Ravens) vs. Pat Freiermuth (@ Bills). As a result, consider this a pat on the back if you have Goedert in your starting lineup. The Broncos defense has eight sacks in the past two games and has held three teams to 13 points or less. Their defense has also allowed the fewest fantasy points to the position after the first four weeks. He's facing a Cardinals defense that has allowed three scores and the most fantasy points to tight ends. Hopefully, that leads to quality production in Week 5 against the Jets in London. Antonio Gibson's 73-yard touchdown catch in Week 3 is the only significant play against the Bills this season, and they otherwise held Gibson to 12 carries for 31 yards in that game. Opposing TEs average just 33.75 yards per game against the Seahawks this year, none of which have found the endzone. And the matchup is great. Now, Cincinnati hasn't exactly faced a tough gauntlet of opposing tight ends from Minnesota, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Jacksonville, but if Tonyan fails to score, his Fantasy production will be minimal. Given the matchups, that makes sense. He's a No. Fantasy Football Week 5 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Leonard Fournette ready to roll against Dolphins Here's who you want in your lineup in Week 5, and who to avoid. Redraft October 6, 2022. 3 Fantasy receivers, with their value slightly higher in PPR. If you're sick of starting Matthew Stafford (vs. Cowboys) or Aaron Rodgers (vs. Giants), you might be looking at one of these streamers. Tee Higgins at Ravens (8:20 p.m. Elliott just had a season-high 12 Fantasy points in Week 4 against Kansas City when he made three field goals and three extra points. There are reasons to question both (Conklin often produces in garbage time; Hurst hasn't been great the past two games but managed a late score last week), but they're just as reliable as the Freiermuth-Knox-Higbee-Schultz group and similarly productive as Gerald Everett (@ Browns) and David Njoku (vs. Chargers), both of whom have much tougher matchups. Im expecting the Cardinals to work on the corners more this week, so youll see bigger games from the receivers. Although, Mark Andrews got double digits last week. ET, Fox): Pollard was my running back start of the week in Week 13, and he went off for 24.6 points. Did I watch the same game on "Monday Night Football" that everyone else watched? SN's WEEK 5 STANDARD RANKINGS:QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers, Tyler Boyd (@ Ravens) vs. Darnell Mooney (@ Vikings) vs. Allen Lazard (vs. Giants) vs. DeVante Parker (vs. Lions). 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