Braelon Allen - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: It's too easy to get swept up in the "He's gonna take over the backfield, he's better than the starter" narratives, but don't let it happen. Especially not before an international game against one of the best defenses in the NFL. The New York Jets will take on […]

Antonio Gibson - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson's new contract couldn't help him from catching a case of Fumbleitis, and that means backup running back Antonio Gibson, known ironically for fumbling often, could get an extra look by the Patriots coaching staff. Antonio Gibson is literally the only running […]

Cam Akers - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: It doesn't matter if a running back is projected to have great volume because of injuries at the position. He can still be sat. Houston Texans running back Cam Akers was bad last year, has been bad this year, and has two Achilles tendon tears on his injury […]

Jalen Tolbert - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/Flex ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert is an interesting player to keep your eyes on, but he hasn't done enough yet to justify a start, especially not against the fantastic Pittsburgh Steelers defense in Week 5. While fellow WR Brandin Cooks has been ruled out, it's just a […]

Tutu Atwell - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/Flex ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell had his second solid game in a row filling in for injured star WRs Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua in their absences. Atwell showed his penchant for big plays, catching four passes on five targets for 82 […]

Tyler Lockett – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR44 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett is the WR51 over the first four weeks, averaging 7.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran wide receiver scored 10.7 fantasy points in Week 1. However, he has scored fewer than 8.7 fantasy points in the […]

Jayden Reed – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR9 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has been unbelievable this season. The second-year star is the WR4, averaging 17.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, his success has been significantly dependent on who is playing quarterback. Reed averaged four targets and 7.3 fantasy […]

DJ Moore – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR19 ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore was outstanding in his first year with the team. However, many were worried about his fantasy football value in 2024 after the Bears added Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze in the offseason. While the veteran wide receiver has […]

Terry McLaurin – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR20 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is one of the more underrated pass catchers in the NFL. The veteran has never been a fantasy football star because of inconsistent quarterback play. However, that has changed this year with Jayden Daniels under center. McLaurin is […]

Khalil Shakir - Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Flex ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should strongly consider starting Khalil Shakir as a flex option in Week 5, as he has consistently delivered double-digit points in PPR leagues every week this season. Shakir has become a reliable target in the Bills' offense, and his role continues to […]

Rhamondre Stevenson – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB24 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson looked like a superstar over the first two weeks, averaging 100.5 rushing yards and 18.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, totaling at least 81 and 16 in both contests. However, he has struggled over the past […]

Sam Darnold – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB13 ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has had an outstanding start this season. The former USC star leads the NFL in passing touchdowns (13), totaling two or more in every contest. More importantly, he is the QB5 over the first month, averaging 19.6 fantasy points […]

Tank Dell Participating In Second Consecutive Practice

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (ribs) missed the Week 4 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a rib injury, but he practiced on Wednesday and is back on the field on Thursday ahead of the Week 5 showdown with the Buffalo Bills. His practice status this week is a good sign for him to […]

Is Malik Nabers Playing This Week? Week 5 Fantasy Football Injury Update

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers had high expectations entering the NFL. However, the rookie wide receiver has blown them out of the water. The former LSU star is the WR2 over the first month, averaging 18.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Nabers has been a target machine, totaling 12 or more in […]

Buccaneers vs. Falcons TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Baker Mayfield, Chris Godwin, Bucky Irving, Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Drake London, Cade Otton, Kyle Pitts

For the fourth week in a row, Thursday Night Football with feature an intra-divisional game, this time between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both teams feature top-end fantasy football options, including multiple wide receivers, a premier running back, and two quarterbacks on the ascent. Tight ends? We will have to see about […]