1 day agoCleveland Browns running back
Jerome Ford has been active in the passing game this season, catching 17 passes for 85 yards through four games. The veteran tailback will look to keep it up in Week 5's road matchup against the Washington Commanders. The Commanders have struggled on defense this season, allowing the 11th-most fantasy points per game to running backs thus far. After a hiccup in Week 2, Ford has reclaimed the majority share of the Cleveland backfield and has reached at least 10.0 PPR points in three of his four contests. Fantasy gamers can treat him as a high-end RB2 heading into a prime matchup against Washington in Week 5.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
1
day
agoGreen
Bay
Packers
wide
receiver
Dontayvion
Wicks
is
set
to
start
for
the
team
as
they
head
west
to
Los
Angeles
and
SoFi
Stadium
to
take
on
the
Rams
in
Week
5.
Wicks
smashed
last
week
in
the
Packers'
rally
that
fell
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1 day agoCleveland Browns quarterback
Deshaun Watson has struggled for a good portion of the 2024 season, throwing for just 727 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions through four games. He has a good chance to bounce back, however, in Week 5's road matchup against the Washington Commanders. Washington's defense has struggled against quarterbacks this season, allowing the second-most fantasy points per game to the position thus far. Watson's play has been up-and-down this year but he has a shot at posting his best fantasy outing of the season in Week 5 thanks to his opponent. Fantasy gamers can treat him as a high-end QB2 on Sunday.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
1
day
agoMiami
Dolphins
running
backs
Raheem
Mostert
(chest)
and
Jeff
Wilson
Jr.
(knee)
have
both
been
cleared
to
play
in
Week
5
on
Sunday
against
the
division-rival
New
England
Patriots.
Mostert
has
been
out
of
action
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1 day agoThe New York Jets defense will look to slow down a hot Minnesota Vikings offense in Week 5's London game. The Vikings have been a pleasant surprise on offense this season, ranking fourth in the league in points scored per game (29.0) and 10th in yards per game (356.8). The Jets boast a quality defense but fantasy managers should temper expectations for them heading into Week 5. With the Vikings installed as 2.5-point favorites, the Jets settle in outside of the top-12 fantasy defenses this weekend.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
1 day agoGreen Bay Packers wide receiver
Jayden Reed has a beautiful matchup on tap as the Packers travel west to face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5. Last week, Reed put up a WR2 overall week with 139 receiving on seven receptions, adding a touchdown grab in the Packers' comeback bid that fell short to the Vikings. In fact, in the two games Reed has played with quarterback
Jordan Love, he's been overall WR1 in Week 1 and WR2 last week. The Packers may also be down a couple of receivers as
Romeo Doubs (personal) and
Christian Watson (ankle) are both listed as doubtful on the injury report, leaving Reed,
Dontayvion Wicks, and
Tucker Kraft as the primary pass-catchers for Love and the Packers. Lock in Reed as a fantasy WR1 in an exploitable matchup against the Rams this week.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoGreen Bay Packers running back
Josh Jacobs has a solid matchup on tap as the Packers head to SoFi Stadium to face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5. While Jacobs has been solid this season, he hasn't put up a top-20 fantasy finish in any of the four games he's played this season despite plenty of opportunity. Jacobs is also looking to get into the scoring column, as he hasn't scored a touchdown this season either. Despite the Packers' willingness to give fellow running back
Emanuel Wilson more and more opportunity, Jacobs has a great matchup as the Rams are one of the worst defenses in football stopping the run, as they're 31st in DVOA against the run. Positive regression is on Jacobs' side here, so fire up Jacobs as a low-end fantasy RB1 in this excellent matchup.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoNew York Jets kicker
Greg Zuerlein will head to London to take on the Minnesota Vikings in London in Week 5. Zuerlein has been a bit erratic of late, having missed two of his six attempts over the past two games. He will look to get back on track but he may have a hard time against a Vikings defense that is allowing the fewest fantasy points per game to opposing kickers this season. To make matters worse, the Jets offense plays slow and hasn't been very high-scoring this season, which has limited Zuerlein's attempts. He settles in outside the top-20 fantasy kickers this weekend.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
1 day agoJacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (concussion) is listed as questionable for Week 5 against the division-rival Indianapolis Colts. In addition to Hines-Allen, linebackers Yasir Abdullah and Devin Lloyd and safeties Darnell Savage (quadriceps) and Daniel Thomas (hamstring) are questionable. Hines-Allen missed practice on Wednesday but was listed as limited on Thursday and Friday, so he's at least progressing through the league's concussion protocol. He still needs to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play on Sunday. Fantasy managers in IDP leagues need to have a backup plan in place in case the 27-year-old pass-rusher doesn't get the green light. The Jags defense/special teams unit hasn't moved the needle in fantasy in 2024, but they could be a streaming option in deeper leagues with running back
Jonathan Taylor (ankle) out and quarterback
Anthony Richardson (oblique) questionable.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Florida Times-Union - Demetrius Harvey
1 day agoGreen Bay Packers tight end
Tucker Kraft is trending upwards for the Packers and with
Luke Musgrave (ankle) not having logged any practice time this week, Kraft should be in line for a massive workload as the Packers face the Rams in Week 5. Last week, Kraft ran more routes per dropback (86%) than he has all season and came away with his best fantasy performance of the season, finishing overall TE1 on the week. After a 6-53-1 line against the Vikings, Kraft should be ready to go against the Rams, a defense that allows the highest catch rate to the tight end position. Not to mention that
Romeo Doubs (personal) and
Christian Watson (ankle) are both doubtful, and the target tree is likely condensed even further. Kraft is a TE1 this week and a worthy fantasy start in the majority of leagues.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoJacksonville Jaguars running backs
Travis Etienne Jr. (shoulder) and
Tank Bigsby (shoulder) were both limited in practice all week and have been removed from the final injury report for Week 5 on Friday. They will both be active on Sunday to take on the division-rival Indianapolis Colts. Even though Bigsby is coming off his best game of the year in the Week 4 loss to the division-rival Houston Texans, Etienne should be considered a strong RB2 choice for fantasy lineups with Etienne cleared to play. Etienne has averaged 4.6 yards per carry for 214 yards and two rushing touchdowns on 47 carries through the first four weeks, also catching 10 of his 15 targets for 48 yards in the air. He will continue to be Jacksonville's primary RB, but Bigsby may be a thorn in his side all year long as the Jaguars look to give Bigsby a bigger role.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Florida Times-Union - Demetrius Harvey
1
day
agoWashington
Commanders
running
back
Brian
Robinson
Jr.
(knee)
was
officially
listed
as
questionable
for
the
Week
5
contest
against
the
Cleveland
Browns.
Robinson
popped
up
on
the
injury
report
this
week
and
was
unable
to
practice
on
Wednesday
and
Thursday.
However,
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1 day agoGreen Bay Packers quarterback
Jordan Love (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday but turned in two full practices on Thursday and Friday and was not on the final injury report heading into Week 5's matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Love's first game since a knee injury in Week 1 was excellent, as he shook off some early rust and ended up with 389 yards and four touchdowns as the Packers rallied but ultimately came up short against the Vikings in Week 4. That kind of passing volume was great to see and bodes well for the team going forward. The Rams have allowed the third-most passing touchdowns (8), which is a plus matchup for Love and the Packers. Love makes for an easily startable option at quarterback in what should be a fantasy-friendly matchup.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoLas Vegas Raiders tight end
Michael Mayer (personal) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for the Week 5 contest on the road in Denver against the division-rival Broncos. Mayer left the team to tend to a personal matter last week, so this will be his second straight absence. It's bad timing for the 23-year-old, too, with receiver
Davante Adams (hamstring) also missing a second straight game. He has taken a clear back seat to impressive rookie
Brock Bowers at the position through his first three games in 2024, with Mayer catching only four of his seven targets for 21 yards and no touchdowns. Bowers disappointed last week with Adams and Mayer out, but he's a weekly TE1 play for fantasy managers. With Mayer out again this week,
Harrison Bryant should have a bigger role once again behind Bowers. Bryant isn't worth starting in fantasy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Raiders.com - Rachel Gossen
1 day agoLas Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (ankle), who missed the first game of his career in the Week 4 win over the Cleveland Browns, is listed as questionable for Week 5 against the division-rival Denver Broncos on Sunday. Crosby missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday but returned to a limited session on Friday, giving him a chance to play this weekend. Cornerback Decamerion Richardson (hamstring), safety Trey Taylor (knee) and linebacker Luke Masterson (knee) have been ruled out, while linebackers Divine Deablo (oblique) and Kana'i Mauga (calf) are questionable. Fantasy managers in IDP fantasy formats will want to return Crosby to their starting lineups if he's active, but he's not a lock to return against Denver. Against a shaky Broncos offense and a rookie QB, the Raiders D/ST is on the streaming radar this weekend, regardless of Crosby's status.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Raiders.com - Rachel Gossen
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