Jets vs. Vikings (London) Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Aaron Jones, Breece Hall, Aaron Rodgers, Justin Jefferson, and more

The 2024 NFL season is in full swing! We're looking at looking at Week 5 fantasy football starts and sits for the first of this year's International Series, which is set to take place in London. We have an interesting Sunday morning matchup with the New York Jets taking on the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings […]

Week 5 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: WR Updates Include Tyreek Hill, Josh Downs, Xavier Worthy, Jauan Jennings, Wan'Dale Robinson, more

Through the first four weeks of the new campaign, the wide receiver position has been decimated by injuries, and now that bye weeks are in play, start-or-sit decisions are extra difficult. We're here to guide you in setting optimal lineups with our NFL team's updated Week 5 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Let's […]

Week 5 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Rico Dowdle, Courtland Sutton, Tee Higgins, Jerry Jeudy, Justice Hill, Jerome Ford

Welcome back RotoBallers! Hopefully, your fantasy team is off to a strong start, but if you've been plagued by injuries like many fantasy managers, it's not too late to turn things around. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 5 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Comparing two flex options at different […]

Week 5 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates for Caleb Williams, Dak Prescott, Diontae Johnson, Trey Sermon, Justice Hill, Keon Coleman

While scoring and passing have been down so far in 2024, things look like they are starting to trend up, so your mid-level quarterback in two-QB leagues could begin to start helping your team win if they haven't already. Our Week 5 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for 2024 are here to help you navigate […]

Week 5 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: TE Updates Include Travis Kelce, David Njoku, Tucker Kraft, Mark Andrews, Evan Engram, Jake Ferguson

The tight end position as a whole is off to its slowest start in at least a decade, so this season has been extra tough to make start-or-sit decisions at TE. Tight ends are tricky, and many of them are touchdown-dependent, but we have to try to find the best available option each week. Below, […]

Week 5 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football - QB Updates Include Geno Smith, Sam Darnold, Kyler Murray, Justin Fields, Dak Prescott, Patrick Mahomes

The month of September saw plenty of weird and surprising performances from quarterbacks, making start-or-sit decisions to begin October difficult to navigate. We're here to help with our updated Week 5 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Let's see where quarterbacks such as Geno Smith, Sam Darnold, Anthony Richardson, Patrick Mahomes, and Deshaun Watson rank […]

Week 5 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include Trey Sermon, Zack Moss, Kareem Hunt, Antonio Gibson, Tyrone Tracy, D'Andre Swift

The 2024 fantasy football season has been full of ups and downs for key players, but whether you're off to a great start or are struggling, there is a lot of time to rise or fall in your league's standings. That said, let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 5 […]

Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 5 - DJ Moore, Courtland Sutton, Rico Dowdle, more

In Week 5 of the fantasy football season, bye weeks have started, the stakes get higher, and every lineup decision can make or break your week. If you’ve been riding the early season roller coaster, you know that managing a team is about more than just starting your stars -- it’s about avoiding potential landmines.  […]

Week 5 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, Zay Flowers, Rico Dowdle, Chase Brown

Week 5 brings bye weeks into the mix to muck up fantasy football lineups. The Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles take their mini-vacation this week. That's unfortunate for the game we love, as both pass defenses are well below average and easy targets for start/sit decisions. At least the league's top pass defense (Tennessee) is […]

Week 5 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our weekly fantasy defensive rankings. Every week, I rank the best and worst fantasy defenses from No. 1 through 32. With four teams (Eagles, Lions, Titans, and Chargers) on byes in Week 5, we will be ranking the top 28 fantasy defenses this week. It's never easy to choose which fantasy defenses […]

NFL Pick'em Pool Picks (Week 5) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests

There will be four teams on a bye for Week 5, leaving us with our first limited schedule of the season. Still, there are plenty of marquee matchups to be excited about. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game and rank their selections for those who play in a […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 5 Include Josh Allen, Ja'Marr Chase, Najee Harris, Jayden Reed, more

We are approximately a quarter of the way through the 2024 NFL season and there has been no shortage of highs and lows in fantasy. Whether you are 4-0 or 0-4, anything can happen with so much of the regular season ahead of us. As the season wears on, new players will start to emerge […]

Jabrill Peppers Downgraded To Out For Week 5

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers (shoulder) has been downgraded to out for the Week 5 divisional contest on Sunday against the visiting Miami Dolphins. Peppers put in a few limited practices this week after injuring his shoulder in the Week 4 loss to the San Francisco 49ers and will now have to miss at […]

Patriots Activating Kendrick Bourne From PUP List

The New England Patriots are activating wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday, and he will make his 2024 debut on Sunday in Week 5 against the division-rival Miami Dolphins, according to a source. Bourne and K.J. Osborn (shoulder) were both listed as questionable to play this weekend […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire Adds for Week 5 Includes Tyrone Tracy, Joe Flacco, Ronnie Rivers, Noah Brown, Mike Williams

Mastering the waiver wire is a crucial skill that can lead you to a fantasy football championship. It's not just about strategically placing your FAAB budget on specific players but also about knowing when to stash players. This dual strategy keeps you engaged and focused on your ultimate goal of winning a fantasy championship. As […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Sit In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR6 ANALYSIS: Jalen Nailor's touchdown streak is over. The 2022 sixth-round pick found paydirt in each of the first three games this season. In Week 4, he caught one pass for 31 yards. Nailor's fantasy relevance is dependent on the health of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. […]

Week 5 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Update Include Jake Moody, Justin Tucker, Tyler Bass, Jason Myers, Will Reichard, Chris Boswell, Blake Grupe

Finding a reliable fantasy kicker is one of the toughest things in fantasy football, as only a handful of players at the position are must-starts every week. That said, we're here to help with our Week 5 fantasy football kicker rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Let's see where key kicker options like Jake Moody, […]

NFL DFS: FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks for Week 5 - Top Lineup Plays Include Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Fields, Kyren Williams, Brock Bowers

Week 5 began with the Falcons pulling off a win over the Buccaneers in overtime on Thursday evening. Kirk Cousins had a monster showing, ending the night by throwing for 509 yards and four touchdowns, With the win, the birds have a chance good chance of extending their winning streak to three games, when the […]

Joey Slye Remains Top-12 Kicker For Week 5

New England Patriots kicker Joey Slye looks to build off last week's productive outing with a big game against the Miami Dolphins in Week 5. The veteran was the 11th-ranked kicker in terms of fantasy points last week, and this week, he benefits from an even more favorable matchup. The Dolphins have allowed the second-most […]

Patriots Defense A Great Streamer Versus Miami

The New England Patriots' defense should garner significant fantasy appeal heading into Week 5 versus the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins have limped to the finish line in each of their last three games, losing to the Bills, Seahawks, and Titans all by at least 19 points. The absence of Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) has been a […]

Hunter Henry Can't Be Trusted Against Dolphins

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry has been a disappointment in fantasy football this season, contributing two catches and fewer than 20 yards in three of his four games so far. The lone outlier was an eight-catch, 109-yard showing back in Week 2, but it seems unlikely that Henry will replicate that production anytime […]

Demario Douglas Still Tough To Trust Against Dolphins

New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas is an unreliable fantasy football option heading into Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins. While Douglas did break free for seven catches and 69 yards in Week 3, he's posted a total of five catches for 25 yards over his other three games. Not only has the second-year […]

Antonio Gibson Slated To Make First Patriots Start In Week 5

New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson is expected to start at running back in Week 5 after head coach Jerod Mayo announced that Rhamondre Stevenson had lost the starting job. Stevenson has fumbled four times through four games this season while Gibson has demonstrated impressive burst and productivity with 219 scrimmage yards over his […]

Jacoby Brissett Has Unfavorable Matchup In Week 5

New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett remains off the fantasy radar as he heads into a Week 5 clash with the Miami Dolphins. Brissett has been uninspiring through the first four weeks of the NFL season, tallying just 536 passing yards, two touchdowns, and two turnovers. The veteran remains off the fantasy radar heading into […]

Demario Douglas - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR6 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas was a popular sleeper in the preseason, but his 2024 season has gotten off to a rocky start. Through three games, Douglas has just one game with over 15 receiving yards. Last week against the 49ers, […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Won't Start In Week 5

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo revealed on Friday that running back Rhamondre Stevenson won't make the start in Week 5 this Sunday against the division-rival Miami Dolphins. "Had a conversation with Rhamondre [Stevenson] and he won't be starting … I'll be upfront and transparent. But he will play. And he understands he has […]

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 5 Updates for Top 200 (2024)

We here at RotoBaller are constantly tweaking our analysis, so it's only right that each week we deliver a fresh batch of rest-of-season rankings! We've got all new ingredients to adjust for thanks to key injuries, a few spicy breakouts, and another week of recovery for stars on the shelf in our Week 5 fantasy […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 5 (2024)

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 5 by Kevin Tompkins Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent […]

Kendrick Bourne Limited In Practice, "Feels Good"

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee) was limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Receiver K.J. Osborn (shoulder) missed his second straight day of practice. Bourne, who is still on the Physically Unable to Perform list, said he "feels good" and that his knee has responded well to […]

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 […]