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

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 5 - Daily Fantasy Football

Dennis Clausen highlights the top FanDuel NFL DFS lineup picks for Week 5 of the 2020 season, and some value sleepers for your daily fantasy football rosters.

In what has been an interesting NFL season, Week 5 is here. Undoubtedly, from a fantasy perspective, things have been challenging as COVID-19 continues to rear its ugly head across the league. With the Buffalo/Tenessee and New England/Denver contests both delayed by a few days--at least for now--navigating the player pool is a little more complicated.

As usual, there are some players worth monitoring, as injuries also continue to take its toll on things. Lamar Jackson (knee), Mark Andrews (thigh), and Marquise Brown (knee) are questionable for Baltimore heading into Sunday but will still suit up. Joe Mixon (shin), who has practiced sparingly over the last few days, is also expected to be in the lineup for Cincinnati. In Week 4, the fantasy world saw yet another running back head to the injured reserve as Nick Chubb will miss some significant time after injuring his knee against the Cowboys. As a result, Kareem Hunt may see a spike in attention from DFS managers.

In this article, I will be providing you with my Week 5 daily fantasy football lineup picks on FanDuel. These lineups can vary from higher-priced players and elite options to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel. Be sure to also check out our weekly DraftKings DFS lineup picks and lots of other great NFL DFS articles and NFL DFS tools to help you win big! Feel free to give me a follow on Twitter @DennisMClausen. Also, check back by Sunday morning for some more updates as injuries continue to roll in through the weekend. Good luck, RotoBallers.

Featured Promo: Get any DFS Premium Bundle for for 30% off using code NEW! 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!

 

FanDuel Quarterbacks - Week 5 Picks

Dak Prescott, QB - vs. NYG ($8,700)

Prescott will square off against the Giants and former head coach Jason Garrett, who is now the offensive coordinator for the team after being relieved of his coaching duties by Jerry Jones during the offseason. Prescott has put together an impressive season throughout the first four weeks and has compiled at least 29 fantasy points in three of his previous four contests. Historically, he has also played well against New York, racking up 17 touchdowns and only three interceptions to go along with a 61.3 completion percentage in eight career meetings.

Kyler Murray, QB - @ NYJ ($8,300)

Murray has taken an enormous step forward in what has been an impressive sophomore season thus far. He hasn't accrued less than 24 fantasy points during his four games and will be matched up against a Jets team that isn't very good. While his five interceptions are a little worrisome, his 68.8 completion percentage and four rushing touchdowns help offset that mark.

 

FanDuel Running Backs - Week 5 Picks

Ezekiel Elliott, RB - vs. NYG ($9,000)

While Elliott hasn't surpassed the 100-yard mark on the ground this season, he has certainly made up for it by catching at least seven passes in each of his previous three outings. Like Dak Prescott, he has also played well against New York during his career, racking up three touchdowns and averaging 4.4 YPC in his six meetings with the club. Although previous success doesn't guarantee future results, it could be a good sign of how things will go in Week 5.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB - vs. LV ($7,900)

Edwards-Helaire ran for 138 yards and a touchdown off 25 carries during the Week 1 win over the Texans. However, since then, he hasn't been as productive--at least rushing the ball--but has been involved on the receiving end. He has a chance to get back on track against the Raiders on Sunday, with Las Vegas allowing the most fantasy points per game to the running back position on the year.

 

FanDuel Wide Receivers - Week 5 Picks

DeAndre Hopkins, WR - @ NYJ ($8,700)

While some were concerned that Hopkins would regress in his new home in Arizona, that couldn't be further from the case. He has received at least nine targets in each game this season and has surpassed the 100-yard mark twice. Regardless of who he is matched up against, the veteran is always in the running to make a dent on the fantasy end, especially with Kyler Murray looking his way so often.

Calvin Ridley, WR - vs. CAR ($8,300)

Ridley has put together a monster season by hitting the 100-yard mark and double-digit targets in his first three games of the 2020 campaign. While he fizzled out during the Monday night showdown with the Green Bay Packers, he may not have been at 100 percent after dealing with a bum ankle heading into that one. With Julio Jones in real danger of missing Week 5, Ridley could be even more involved against the Carolina Panthers.

 

FanDuel Tight Ends - Week 5 Picks

George Kittle, TE - vs. MIA ($7,100)

After missing two weeks of action, Kittle returned to the lineup in Week 4 and caught all 15 of his targets for 183 yards and a score. Although it is unlikely that he could produce a similar output, he has a strong chance of putting on another stellar performance against the Dolphins. With such a generous rostering cost, Kittle may have the highest ceiling heading into Week 5.

Tyler Higbee, TE - @ WAS ($6,000)

After going off for three touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2, Higbee caught just six catches in the two weeks following. With Washington allowing tight ends to do some damage during the 2020 season, Higbee could be a sneaky option, especially against those who will be hesitant to roster him due to his recent poor performances.



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

Michael Conforto3 hours ago

Homers, Scores Three Runs
Jace Jung3 hours ago

Hits Home Run No. 2 At Triple-A
Jon Singleton3 hours ago

Signs Minor-League Deal With Mets
Niko Goodrum3 hours ago

Signs Minor-League Deal With Mets
Nick Kurtz4 hours ago

Belts Third Home Run In Last Four Games
Shohei Ohtani4 hours ago

Blasts Walk-Off Home Run
Zac Veen4 hours ago

Triples, Collects Four RBI At Triple-A On Wednesday
Zac Gallen4 hours ago

Strikes Out 13
Luke Waddell4 hours ago

Swinging A Hot Bat At Triple-A
Chandler Simpson5 hours ago

With A Two-Run Triple, Stolen Base On Wednesday
Los Angeles Chargers5 hours ago

Chargers Sign Tight End Jordan Petaia
Austin Gomber6 hours ago

Scratched From Rehab Start With Shoulder Inflammation
Zack Wheeler6 hours ago

Records 10 Strikeouts
6 hours ago

Matthew Golden Making Pre-Draft Visit To Steelers
Cincinnati Bengals6 hours ago

Trey Hendrickson Not Looking For Short-Term Deal
Aroldis Chapman6 hours ago

Earns First Save Of The Season
Garrett Crochet6 hours ago

Works Eight Strong Innings
Tutu Atwell6 hours ago

Rams Plan To Give Tutu Atwell A Bigger Role In 2025
Rafael Devers6 hours ago

Finally Delivers At The Plate
Tampa Bay Buccaneers7 hours ago

Bucs Restructure Antoine Winfield's Deal To Free Up Cap Space
Xavier Edwards7 hours ago

Collects Four Hits
Pete Alonso7 hours ago

Comes Up Clutch
Jackson Merrill8 hours ago

Goes Deep After Inking Nine-Year Extension
Jrue Holiday9 hours ago

Won't Play Against Miami
New York Jets9 hours ago

Xavier Newman-Johnson Re-Signs With New York
Luis Castillo9 hours ago

Finally Beats The Tigers On Wednesday
Al Horford9 hours ago

Sidelined Versus Heat
Seiya Suzuki9 hours ago

Carries Cubs Offense With Two Homers, Five RBI
Kristaps Porzingis9 hours ago

Ruled Out On Wednesday
Fred VanVleet9 hours ago

Out Versus Utah
Dennis Santana9 hours ago

Picks Up First Save Of The Year
Dean Wade9 hours ago

Sidelined On Wednesday
Trae Young10 hours ago

Expected To Suit Up On Wednesday
Joel Embiid10 hours ago

Will Undergo Arthroscopic Surgery On His Left Knee
Evgeni Malkin10 hours ago

Joins Penguins For Road Trip
Filip Chytil10 hours ago

Could Miss Rest Of Season
Declan Chisholm10 hours ago

Back In Action Against Rangers
Keaton Wallace10 hours ago

Sidelined Again On Wednesday
Samuel Girard11 hours ago

Exits Avalanche Lineup Wednesday
Joel Kiviranta11 hours ago

Returning Against Blackhawks
Eeli Tolvanen11 hours ago

Misses First Game Of The Season
Jaden Schwartz11 hours ago

Unavailable Against Canucks
12 hours ago

Kyle McCord Rising Up Draft Boards?
12 hours ago

Ashton Jeanty To Raiders Continues To Gain Steam
13 hours ago

Emeka Egbuka To Fall To Round 2?
Los Angeles Rams13 hours ago

Rob Havenstein Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
Cleveland Browns14 hours ago

Mike Hall Likely To Miss Offseason Program After Having Knee Surgery
New England Patriots14 hours ago

Christian Barmore Expected To Be Ready For Offseason Workouts
15 hours ago

Saints Expected To Visit With Quinn Ewers
Jake Moody15 hours ago

49ers To Bring In Competition For Jake Moody
Pittsburgh Steelers15 hours ago

Steelers In Play To Draft A Running Back
Green Bay Packers17 hours ago

Packers Not Ruling Out Jaire Alexander Returning
Tennessee Titans17 hours ago

No. 1 Overall Pick Might Not Be For Sale
Kenny Pickett17 hours ago

Browns Feel Good About QB Situation, Kenny Pickett
Cleveland Browns17 hours ago

Browns Unlikely To Trade Up To No. 1 Overall For Cam Ward
Cincinnati Bengals18 hours ago

Bengals Still Working On Contract Extension With Trey Hendrickson
Dyami Brown18 hours ago

Jaguars Intrigued By Dyami Brown's Potential
Bennedict Mathurin19 hours ago

Iffy For Wednesday
Myles Turner19 hours ago

May Miss Another Game Wednesday
Al Horford19 hours ago

Considered Doubtful Wednesday
Jrue Holiday19 hours ago

Questionable For Wednesday's Game
Kristaps Porzingis19 hours ago

Listed As Questionable For Wednesday
Jaylen Brown19 hours ago

Could Remain On The Shelf Wednesday
Cade Cunningham19 hours ago

Likely Out For Fifth Straight Game
Anthony Davis19 hours ago

Probable Wednesday
Evan Bouchard21 hours ago

Tallies Two Assists In Victory
Jake Guentzel21 hours ago

Tallies Goal, Assist In Victory
Kirill Marchenko21 hours ago

Scores Hat Trick On Tuesday
Tage Thompson21 hours ago

Stays Hot On The Scoresheet
Lane Hutson21 hours ago

Dishes Out Three Helpers In Overtime Victory
Alex Ovechkin22 hours ago

Tallies Two Points In Victory
Cameron Young1 day ago

A Player To Avoid At Valero Texas Open
Kurt Kitayama1 day ago

In Search Of Consistency At Valero Texas Open
Si Woo Kim1 day ago

Looking To Bounce Back At Valero Texas Open
Tom Hoge1 day ago

Looking To Build Off Strong Performance At The PLAYERS Championship
Matt Fitzpatrick1 day ago

Looking For Consistency At Valero Texas Open
Corey Conners1 day ago

Continues Strong Form Ahead Of Valero Texas Open
Patrick Cantlay1 day ago

Eyeing Victory At Valero Texas Open
Gary Woodland1 day ago

Showing Great Form Ahead Of Valero Texas Open
Akshay Bhatia1 day ago

Aiming For Repeat At Valero Texas Open
Alejandro Tosti1 day ago

A Volatile Choice At TPC San Antonio
Guerschon Yabusele1 day ago

Out Against Knicks
Karl-Anthony Towns1 day ago

Sits Out Tuesday's Game
Jevon Carter1 day ago

Ruled Out Tuesday
Dalen Terry1 day ago

Unavailable Against Raptors
Julian Phillips1 day ago

Out On Tuesday
Jimmy Snuggerud1 day ago

Ready For NHL Debut Tuesday
Jacob Trouba1 day ago

Set To Rejoin Ducks Lineup Tuesday
Troy Terry1 day ago

On Track To Play Tuesday
Jonathan Marchessault1 day ago

Remains Out Against Blue Jackets
Alex Laferriere1 day ago

Expected To Return On Tuesday
Luke Schenn1 day ago

A Game-Time Decision Tuesday
Dante Fabbro1 day ago

Returns Against Predators
Olli Määttä2 days ago

Olli Maatta A Game-Time Call On Tuesday
Jordan Spieth2 days ago

Needs To Find Consistency At TPC San Antonio
Jake Knapp2 days ago

Making First Appearance At Valero Texas Open
Michael Kim2 days ago

Looking To Find The Magic Again In San Antonio
Tommy Fleetwood2 days ago

Is Nearly A Must-Play At Valero Texas Open
Tony Finau2 days ago

Hoping For Better Approach Play In San Antonio
Eric Cole2 days ago

Trending In Right Direction Ahead Of Valero
Sam Stevens2 days ago

Enjoys Nice Result In Houston
PGA2 days ago

J.T. Poston Seeks To Contend At Valero Texas Open
Denny McCarthy2 days ago

Keeps Making Cuts But Needs To Make More Putts
Brian Harman2 days ago

Off To A Subpar 2025 So Far
Ryan Preece2 days ago

Has Three Straight Top-10 Finishes For First Time In His Career
NASCAR2 days ago

Bubba Wallace After Third-Place Finish At Martinsville: "What a Great Day"
Todd Gilliland2 days ago

Has Mistake-Free Day At Martinsville, Grabs Another Top-10 Finish
Brandon Moreno2 days ago

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Steve Erceg2 days ago

Losses Third Consecutive Fight
Drew Dober2 days ago

Gets Knocked Out At UFC Mexico City
Manuel Torres2 days ago

Gets Back In The Win Column
Harry Hall2 days ago

Bounces Back In Houston Last Week
CJ Vergara2 days ago

Gets Submitted
Édgar Cháirez2 days ago

Edgar Chairez Gets Submission Win At UFC Mexico City
Vince Morales3 days ago

Drops Decision At UFC Mexico City
Raul Rosas Jr.3 days ago

Gets Decision Win At UFC Mexico City
Saimon Oliveira3 days ago

Still Winless In The UFC
David Martinez3 days ago

Wins His UFC Debut
Kevin Borjas3 days ago

Earns His First UFC Win
Ronaldo Rodríguez3 days ago

Ronaldo Rodriguez Suffers His First UFC Loss
Christopher Bell3 days ago

Powers His Way To A Second-Place Finish At Martinsville
Chase Elliott3 days ago

Strong Martinsville Performance Ends With A Top-Five Finish
Kyle Larson3 days ago

Collects A Top-Five Finish At Martinsville
William Byron3 days ago

Places 22nd After Struggles At Martinsville
Joey Logano3 days ago

Claims His First 2025 Top-10 Finish After Up-And-Down Performance
Tyler Reddick3 days ago

Fails To Place In The Top 10 At Martinsville
Denny Hamlin3 days ago

Silences Doubters After Crew-Chief Change
Ty Gibbs3 days ago

Earns Best 2025 Finish At Martinsville Despite Failing Cool Suit
Ross Chastain3 days ago

Has A Great Day At Martinsville
Chase Briscoe3 days ago

Has Solid Run At Martinsville
Erik Jones3 days ago

Disqualified At Martinsville For Weight Violation
Josh Berry4 days ago

Has Top-10 Upside At Martinsville
Joey Logano4 days ago

Don't Overlook Joey Logano This Weekend
Ryan Preece4 days ago

Could Get First Three-Race Top-10 Streak Of His Career
Chase Elliott4 days ago

Looking To Continue Great Runs At Martinsville
Christopher Bell4 days ago

Wins Pole At Martinsville, But Can He Stay Up There?
Ryan Blaney4 days ago

Fast In Practice But Skeptical About Car
Denny Hamlin4 days ago

New Crew Chief Has Terrible Martinsville Record
Steve Erceg6 days ago

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Brandon Moreno6 days ago

A Favorite At UFC Mexico City
Manuel Torres6 days ago

Set For Co-Main Event
Drew Dober6 days ago

An Underdog At UFC Mexico City
Joe Pyfer6 days ago

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Kelvin Gastelum6 days ago

Set For Middleweight Matchup
Vince Morales6 days ago

In Dire Need Of Victory
Raul Rosas Jr.6 days ago

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Saimon Oliveira6 days ago

Looks For His First UFC Win
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF