Marcas Grant breaks down some NFL fantasy football sleeper picks you should consider starting in Week 11 of the 2022 NFL season. If you expect 10 non-PPR or PPR points from Dillon, you'll probably be alright. SAINTS: It should also be noted that they've allowed at least 80 total yards to a lead back in three of four. Its never that simple though, is it? PANTHERS: Would you believe the Panthers haven't allowed more than 11 PPR points to a running back in three straight games? I'd rather start Kareem Hunt, A.J. And the Colts are an offense that gives up sacks. 10. Raiders (Iyer). Fortunately, the Week 4 fantasy football sleepers fared well, but that's not the norm given the . Travis Ettiene showing nice burst pic.twitter.com/XKxWQ285pm, DIE-HARD Fans (@Eaglesfans9) October 2, 2022. He's a solid start, but keep expectations in check and figure Jeudy as a No. You'd be hard-pressed to find a receiver you'd sit for Moore in Week 5. with second-year quarterback Zach Wilson under center. WILSON: The trend continued with Wilson being a downfield, between the numbers type of passer. ELLIOTT: As the season rolls on, Elliott's consistency is waning. Let's go through some names. New England Patriots vs. Lions (Musial). Damien Williams, Chicago Bears Now as a member of the Chicago Bears, Williams has a new chance to make an impact on a roster. Note: Only players rostered in fewer than 20% of Yahoo! The wideout went through a limited practice last At least Ryan Tannehill seems to have found a new favorite target over the past two weeks. Fantasy managers have not gotten the expected returns from Etienne through the first month of the season. Marcas Grant breaks down some NFL fantasy football sleeper picks you should consider starting in Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season. The young stud should rebound from the rain in Philadelphia to a sunny, bright, and highly productive day back in sunny Jacksonville. in two of those outings. Fantasy football wide receiver sleepers for Week 14: Greg Dortch, Arizona Cardinals Rostered: 2.8% DeAndre Hopkins and Rondale Moore are both questionable for Monday's game. Miami did its best to take away Ja'Marr Chase last week and Tee Higgins had himself a big game, but it's unlikely for the Dolphins to focus on taking one receiver away. As always, we remind you that any of the sleeper picks belowcouldbust this week. Washington has soured as expected on Antonio Gibson, and if Robinson can make his NFL debut, they would primarily roll with the rookie against a run defense that hasnt been as good as usual. The only reason why you'd start him is that you'd have less confidence in a streaming tight end and/or don't want to carry an extra player. The Ravens sport the league-worst pass defense, so expect the ball to be in the air a lot on Sunday night. DILLON: Saw 18 touches in an overtime game last week, which was nice, but his 84 total yards and sub-10 PPR point total was not nice. You can follow him on Twitter @MoeMoton. GIANTS: Even though they held Khalil Herbert to modest numbers last week (101 total yards), the Giants still rank 7th-worst in rush yards per carry to running backs (5.12) and bottom-10 in yards before and after contact per rush allowed. Woods gets a juicy matchup against a reeling Commanders defense and could garner a high target share with fellow WR Treylon Burks (toe) getting banged up last week. Week 5 Opponent: Buffalo Bills. Their season average blitz rate of 30.6% is top-10 in the league, but their pass rush pressure rate (29.9%) is ninth-worst. All eight sleepers are recommended The only blemish was Tyler Conklin who finished with 8.20 points, which isn't too bad for a . That also means the Patriots should have allowed seven passing touchdowns over their past two games instead of six. yards, two touchdowns and scored on a two-point conversion against Seattles Clearly, he's not bad either way. rush attempt with 140 yards on the ground, Pacheco could see his role increase as Hell face the Las Vegas Raiders, who have allowed With Taylor out, Hines should step into a larger-than-normal role, though he probably would lose some carries to Phillip Lindsay. FALCONS: Allow an above-average 73% completion rate to receivers who line up in the slot, and they're tops in football in holding them to YAC/reception (1.96). Marcas Grant is a fantasy analyst for NFL.com and a man who should probably think about his Halloween costume. O/U 46, TB -8.5 WEEK 5 PPR RANKINGS: Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Some other notable streamers include Jordan Akins (vs. Jaguars), Dalton Schultz (vs. Giants) and. Hes been the QB13 over the past couple of weeks and has totaled 18 or more fantasy points in two of Tennessees first four games. HISTORY: Godwin had at least 16 PPR points in each of two games against the Falcons last year. EAGLES: No running back has had more than 10 PPR points against them in the past three weeks. the Jets face the Miami Dolphins, who have allowed the eighth-most fantasy GOFF: In a surprising turn of events, Goff has actually been better when blitzed (62.2% completion rate, 0.15 EPA/DB, 108.3 QB rating) this season than not blitzed (60.4% completion rate, 0.10 EPA/DB, 96.4 QB rating). Marcas Grant breaks down some NFL fantasy football sleeper picks you should consider starting in Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season. He's enjoyed a 30.7% target share with Mitchell Trubisky, but once Kenny Pickett entered the game last week, that number shrunk to 16.7%. TITANS: Will play without rookie receiver Treylon Burks, who was second on the team in target share before his injury. He also compares favorably in a lot of ways to Austin Ekeler and Nyheim Hines -- two players who have done work as receivers against the Texans. Before last week, no running back had more than 7 PPR points against the Rams, and aside from that run, the 49ers had 2.8 yards per carry. If it goes sour, well, I'll just disavow all knowledge of ever having written this. If the Commanders can right their offense, we could see Tennessee be forced to lean on Woods in a favorable matchup. I would welcome Lawrence to the starting lineup ahead of Derek Carr, Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson. at 100 percent. Friday. With Cordarrelle Patterson But this is a defense that gets sacks. Teddy Bridgewater will continue to take snaps under center as he did in the previous Marcas Grant breaks down some NFL fantasy football sleeper picks you should consider starting in Week 8 of the 2022 NFL season. Next up is a contest against the Commanders, who have had little command against opposing quarterbacks. Neither will his forgettable 99 passing yards from last week. Mack Hollins, Raiders @ Chiefs (Lutovsky). ODDS: Packers are 8.5-point favorites, a tell-tale sign that they're expected to play with a lead, which could lead to more rushing. Lets not get it twisted though, James Robinson is the lead back. Antonio Gibson is a gifted pass catcher as well, his only problem has been holding on to the ball after he makes the grab. with the Arizona Cardinals (44-21) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (41-31), hes And they've allowed the most touchdowns to wide receivers this year (seven). This Jaguars team is for real this year. O/U 51, 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. On Sunday, the Giants will be without . into the mix. This season he's seen 13 targets between the numbers, culling a 10-143-1 stat line. played out with Jones, managers should check in on him up until kickoff at 1 That alone might not be enough to sell you on Zappe. How aggressive are you going to get to pick up Mike Boone off waivers? The Saints have held each of the past three quarterbacks to 14 or fewer Fantasy points. Ryan Tannehill, Titans @ Commanders (Lutovsky). He's averaging a rough 3.5 yards per carry and 4.8 yards per catch. Let's get right into it. WILSON: Has 15-plus touches in three straight games, posting a minimum of 74 yards and getting over 100 total in two. He is 30th in avoided tackle rate (21.6%). After this week, the bye weeks start kicking in with the Saints, Jets, and 49ers off in Week 6. Reader, they held Miami to 3.75 yards per carry. Uzomah active on 44 Woods profiles as a season-long WR3, but the potential for a high-end WR2 finish exists in Week 5. I would start him over Drake London, Diontae Johnson and Gabe Davis. ET Sunday, but hes worth the energy. HUNT: Saw under 15 touches for the first time in a game in Week 4, but posted his third outing with at least 4.0 yards per rush and second in three weeks with at least 8.0 yards per catch. All hail the return of Bobby Trees! NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! The hunch is that the Lions are confident in letting Goff chuck it, and the Patriots don't have the pass rush to spook Goff like they did years ago. It is all about how productive a player can be with the limited looks that they receive. His own track record against Atlanta is unparalleled. Any quarterback with middling expectations has to be benched for Smith, who has delivered those middling expectations as well as crazy-high upside. Tennessee Titans @ Commanders (Lutovsky). The two worries: That he struggles on the road, and that the Patriots wind up playing a lot of zone coverage and bank on Goff's inaccuracy. For the purpose of this. The Bills are likely going to be down some offensive pieces this week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Weve seen it happen within the first four Its pretty clear, at least from what we saw in the preseason, that Robinson has the coaching staffs blessing. ON THE ROAD: In seven road games with the Lions, Goff has topped 20 Fantasy points once. Fantasy QB streamers unite! Thomas (toe) banged up. two catches for 41 yards while Elijah Moore hauled in three out of four targets A favorable matchup does open the door for Mooney to have another solid game. The 49ers have the pass rush and pass coverage to keep Moore's numbers low unless he gets force-fed underneath targets like Cooper Kupp did last week. For instance, Ive always believed that Singletary is a good player. pass defense, the ninth-year signal-caller threw for 193 yards, a touchdown and The undrafted free agent looks just as good now as he did before last seasons Achilles injury. Both teams have shown the ability to put points on the scoreboard. Sun, Oct 9 at Of course, the most dedicated and passionate managers find zeal in exploring the concepts . with the Commanders and Kansas City Chiefs for the most leaguewide. HINES: Owns an 81% career catch rate versus zone coverage compared to 70% versus man, and he registers just over 1.0 more YAC/reception (yards after catch per reception) versus zone than man. Maurice Moton covers the Dillon is always a good Fantasy start in theory because of his big, powerful talent. , Flex Starter in Non-PPR (Lineup Decisions). It goes a long way toward explaining the 1-3 start. points to wide receivers this season. Christian Kirk has caught 13 of his 29 slot completions (Zay Jones has caught 10). HISTORY: Bill Belichick famously pressured Goff like crazy in Super Bowl LIII, blitzing on 50% of their plays. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. The Jets have been one of the leagues pass-happiest teams. against statistics are provided by FantasyPros. Marcas Grant breaks down some NFL fantasy football sleeper picks you should consider starting in Week 10 of the 2022 NFL season. has racked up at least 74 receiving yards in three out of four games and scored HARRIS: Has played 10 of 16 snaps from inside the 10 and has been luckier with the touchdown opportunities (five carries) than Stevenson (two carries). DOLPHINS: With a 37.1% blitz/dropback rate (fourth-highest), expect a big-time blitz to get after Zach Wilson to try and force some takeaways. While this version of the Patriots' defense isnt nearly as stout as seasons past, New Englands offense can actually help out its defense by dominating the time of possession and keeping their defense off the field. production and chunk-play potential to post a strong stat line against the Between Joe Flacco and 8:15 pm ET Make that number 74 total yards and it's all four games. Both runners look healthy, but its been Robinson that has wowed thus far. Miami Dolphins, who allow the eighth-most fantasy I'd take Harris and his touchdown streak ahead of Stevenson even though Stevenson plays more snaps, but I would start both this week in any format over Nyheim Hines, Mark Ingram and Ezekiel Elliott. He's at best a PPR flex. Drill that down to just 2020 and 2021, and the numbers are even better: 15.3 touches and 22.8 PPR points per game! weeks of this season. GOFF: 10th in off-target passing this season (13.9% of throws). of receipts. In that matchup, against the 19th-ranked STEELERS: Rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett will make his first career start in a road game against the NFL's top-ranked pass defense. COUSINS: Despite his numbers, he was good last week save for an interception. Teddy B still has elite playmakers on the outside, and had he not thrown a costly interception last Thursday night, the Dolphins had a real chance to win outright. However, they're barely blitzing (20.2% blitz rate per dropback in their past three) and are league-average in pass rush pressure rate. That's what you should expect this week with just only some hope for a touchdown to boost those numbers by six points. . Sunday. He'll be in my lineup ahead of Antonio Gibson, Tony Pollard and any Rams running back. Godwin is a must-start for however long he is healthy. Week on injured reserve (knee), the Atlanta Falcons will likely split the rushing He should be an easy sit -- I'd rather start Jeff Wilson, Rashaad Penny and both Patriots running backs. That's a yikes. Teddy Bridgewater, Dolphins @ Jets (Musial). This past week the Commanders gave Jonathan Williams five carries which he turned into 48 yards. Though managers may want In a high-scoring Go ahead and start Cousins this week, but you'd be wise to get a second quarterback on your bench for the next two months if you don't have one already. BILLS: On the season have allowed 3.07 yards per carry (second-lowest) and 5.19 yards per catch (fourth-lowest) to opposing rushers. Thats not 100 percent true. 8:20 pm ET CHARGERS: Have played the fifth-fewest percentage of zone coverage snaps this season. Isaiah McKenzie also suffered a head injury last week in the Ravens game. The injuries are beginning to pile up on the offensive side of the ball for the Buffalo Bills. That could all change this week when the Jaguars look to rebound against the Houston Texans. Logan Thomas (Washington Football Team) - Logan Thomas' 2020 NFL season has been somewhat perplexing, as the former quarterback turned tight end posted four receptions from eight targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in Week 1, good enough for 15.7 fantasy points. Over the past two games, the rookie has . SMITH: Enters the week with the fourth-best EPA/DB among qualifying QBs (0.21), third-best in QB rating (108.0) and best in off-target throws (just 4.5% of passes). He leads the New York Jets in receptions (21) and lists 3 . PANTHERS: Despite their success against running backs, they still allow 4.58 yards per carry on the season and are second-worst in defensive rush success rate. In Week 4, against the Fantasy Football Week 5 Sleepers & DFS: Carson Wentz, Ryan Tannehill both solid options in D.C. clash Less obvious options to get your Fantasy and DFS lineups ready to win By Jamey. reps as the starter, Bridgewater should have a stronger outing against the Jets, Going into Week 5, the Falcons have the fifth-most rush attempts, and they're going against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who just gave up 189 rushing yards to the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday.. We try to make the best of it. Thats never any fun to try and figure out, so itll definitely be a good thing for fantasy managers if Rivera just gives all the work to Brian Robinson went hes able to return. I would start Smith over Ryan Tannehill, Carson Wentz and Matthew Stafford, and I'd chance it with him over Jared Goff since he's not the one taking on Bill Belichick. COLTS: Figure to either play from behind or stay in another competitive game, making it likely Ryan will throw a good amount and that Hines will lead Colts running backs in snaps played. Maybe New York Jets head But we trust Melvin going forward.". Sun, Oct 9 at 1:48 pm ET, DEN -3.5 4:25 pm ET That's what Tyler Higbee had in Week 1 -- on 11 targets. By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the, FFT: Injury updates, latest Week 14 rankings. HISTORY: Carr has one game with over 20 Fantasy points at Kansas City (2020 during Covid), but he does have at least 21 Fantasy points in three of his past four overall against the Chiefs. That ended his three-game streak with at least 250 yards and two touchdowns. BRISSETT: Has a lower completion rate and QB rating versus man coverage than zone. If the Commanders are forced into a game script where they have to air the biscuit, then its McKissic who stands to benefit the most. The matchup is an absolute nightmare for Freiermuth, who would have to see a slew of targets from the rookie passer in order to have even a chance at a solid PPR day (he would need a touchdown for non-PPR success). defense and has surrendered seven touchdowns through the air. defense. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. CHIEFS: Are about league average in blitz rate and below league average in pass rush pressure rate. With Miamis soft coverage in the middle This past week the Commanders deployed a three-headed running back committee. Most specifically the wide receiver position. Not bad. That's a big change from 2021 when he slashed man coverage regularly. promised, Tyler Conklin made this weeks sleeper list after a decent outing CHARGERS: Have allowed the most yards per carry in the league (6.08) and are bottom-three in yards before and after contact allowed. Johnson ranks fourth in I expect Njoku to remain a short-area target for Brissett, but given the Chargers' struggled stopping the run, my hunch is the Browns will aim to keep the ball on the ground this week. College Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 5 Gemstones, Week 5 Waiver Wire Rankings: 2022 Fantasy Football, Dynasty Football Rankings: 2022 Fantasy Playoffs Update. Marcas Grant breaks down some NFL fantasy football sleeper picks you should consider starting in Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season. That's great news for Carr, whose 2022 numbers have taken a nosedive when pressured (45.9% completion rate, -0.27 EPA/DB, 74.3 QB rating). Mike McDaniel has already announced Whether that was by design or due to Melvin Gordons ball security issues remains to be seen. CHIEFS: Have been outstanding against the run but definitely susceptible to the pass. This should lead to better decisions being made. Hurst scored his first TD of the season last week, and he's had five catches in two other games. The Bills have lost Jamison Crowder to a broken ankle, hes out indefinitely. The one thing that has me confident that McKissic comes out on top of this committee this week is the matchup. CONNER: If you've watched him play, you've seen a burly, hard-charging-but-slow-moving runner with mediocre blockers. 3 sleepers list. But theres an easy pivot to Johnson! For starters, Davis has a 3 receiver or a flex. rushing yards and average 4.5 yards per rush attempt. TEXANS: Especially not good against slot receivers, where they've averaged 13.1 yards per catch and 6.22 YAC/reception (both bottom-8). Tonyan can either see a good amount of targets as he did in Week 3 (7) or reach paydirt for a second-straight week, resulting in a top-10 TE in both standard and PPR formats. HUNT: Had two more carries inside the 10 last week. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Isaiah McKenzie and Rhamondre Stevenson finished top 30 in their respective positions. Next up in the rotation for the Broncos is Boone -- he who was perpetually roadblocked in Minnesota for years. The Browns should be set to run a bunch on them. Going into Week 5, the Wilson, Conklin has seen at least five targets in every game this season. He's a No. to post a 20-plus-point fantasy stat line, the Dolphins quarterback belongs on NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Yes, Corey Davis belongs on fantasy football leagues are in consideration for this list. At worst, Singletary is a flex this week, but could earn RB2 consideration. Dillon and Rhamondre Stevenson. He's morphed into a touchdown-or-bust running back with a dwindling role in the passing game. LAWRENCE: Better against man coverage than zone but not bad against either one. O/U 48, NO -5.5 With not much tape out on Zappe and potentially a full week to get coached up by Bill Belichicks staff, theres potential here. They can exploit quarterbacks like Carson Wentz, who's taken a league-leading 17 sacks and tossed a league-leading five INTs. at fantasy points to quarterbacks. thats racked up the joint fourth-most yards, he could have an opportunity to punch Jones has solidified He ended up with 20 yards on three carries, adding an additional 9 yards on one reception. COUSINS: Against man coverage this season he's completing just 42% of his throws and has a QB rating of 63.5. Neither player. Marcas Grant breaks down some NFL fantasy football sleeper picks you should consider starting in Week 12 of the 2022 NFL season. No wonder he has posted 20-plus Fantasy points in three of four games. At best he's a flex. They had real upset potential last week against the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles, so they should easily handle the Texans. All three numbers are terrific. BILLS: J.K. Dobbins caught and ran for touchdowns last week against the Bills, making up 12 of his 22 PPR points. Chark scored a touchdown in Week 12 against Buffalo and then followed that up with five catches for 98 yards on six targets against the Jaguars, his former team, in Week 13. Fantasy managers who drafted Moore this season are smashing the panic button right now. Gang Green has a 2-2 record, and our Week 5 sleepers list features They've otherwise played a conservative zone defense most of the time. The Colts are worse against receivers lined up outside. SAINTS: Top-10 in rush yards per carry (3.95), rush attempts per touchdown (103.0) and yards after contact per attempt (2.5) allowed to running backs. team. They've allowed three tight end touchdowns in their past 21 games. BILLS: Rank top-6 in catch rate (48% is best in the league), yards per catch (8.5), and pass defense ADOT (4.12) allowed to rival tight ends through four weeks. tackle Sam Cosmi over the past three weeks. Jets quarterback Zach Wilson still makes some head-scratching Cleveland Browns, Patterson played in a reduced role likely because of his White did have a costly fumble on the opening kickoff last week, but he wound up tying his season high with eight touches (five catches). Maybe he's on the right track -- last week his target share was 20% and his catch rate was 80%. We're taking some chances here because it doesn't help anyone to list obvious "must-starts." Njoku might be able to cobble his way to 10 PPR points, but his upside feels capped. WEEK 5 STANDARD RANKINGS:QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers. Kenny Pickett replaced Mitchell Trubisky mid-way through the Steelers' week 4 game against the Jets. LAWRENCE: Has completed 67% of his throws when targeting a slot receiver for 8.58 yards per catch and four touchdowns. Albert O has a larger target share than Saubert but his 32 air yards on 10 targets are ungood. The Jets have to know that's coming, and with Miami's top two cornerbacks unlikely to play, expect them to scheme up Garrett Wilson to be a reliable short- and mid-range target. of the field, Conklin can continue to produce as a pass-catcher. These RBs are flying under the radar as sleepers for Week 5 in fantasy football. However, since his breakout performance, his numbers have declined slightly. Let's get to it with our Week 5 sleeper picks. This recommendation comes Expect both backs to flirt with 15 touches each with the potential for some nice stat lines. Both tailbacks logged 10 carries, though the latter reached paydirt on Mark Andrews had just 3 PPR points against Buffalo last week. with great risk because Carson Wentz can either throw for 300-plus yards and logged double-digit carries. Give them the ol emotional home prime-time bump to force sacks and takeaways of Derek Carr. The Chiefs rank 11th in George Pickens, Steelers at Bills (Iyer). Top 500 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings, Fantasy EPL 101 How to Play Draft Premier League, Compete for Cash Prizes in a Fantrax Classic Draft Contest, Get ready for the season with a mock draft on Fantrax.com, Create your own league or join an existing league with Fantrax Commissioner. It feels like he is still quick in his cuts but doesn't have a second gear. I write this with a heavy heart because I was big on Albert Okwuegbunam before the season, but have had to give up on that dream because Russell Wilson wont let him join in any reindeer games. would get a decent matchup against the Houston Texans middling defense that They effectively rotated series, giving each other some rest when a drive went longer than a few plays. 10 RB sleepers to target for fantasy football Week 14 Dec 4, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA;Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) breaks a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback. EAGLES: Aren't among the best in run defense but have a way of making a game go sideways on an opponent. fantasy nfl Week 5 Fantasy Sleepers: Brian Robinson Jr., George Pickens, Rachaad White among potential breakouts Matt Lutovsky 6 min read (Getty Images) Fantasy football owners. Week 5 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Quarterbacks Trey Lance, 49ers @ Cardinals (Sparks). Miami did its best to take away Ja'Marr Chase last week and Tee Higgins had himself a big game, but it's unlikely for the Dolphins to focus on taking one receiver away. He also has a far better catch rate (79.2 percent) than lead Jaguars All Rights Reserved. Heres a super sleeper for That being said, it wouldnt be shocking to see McKenzie held out next week. seen at least four targets with both quarterbacks under center. Marcas Grant breaks down some NFL fantasy football sleeper picks you should consider starting in Week 4 of the 2022 NFL season. If Robinson is indeed out this week I believe the Commanders will deploy a similar strategy. O/U 39, LAR -5.5 overlook the Jets offense this week in a game with the Miami Dolphins that may That was before the team drafted Javonte Williams. second-most targets (24), receptions (19) and receiving yards (173) on the Rashod Bateman had a long catch-and-run touchdown in Week 1, Isaiah McKenzie wound up being a critical factor for the Bills in Week 3. With a full week of first-team Regardless, Boone ended the day with more snaps and targets than Gordon. VIKINGS: 15-plus PPR points to speedy deep-ball receivers (Chris Olave, DeVonta Smith, Josh Reynolds) in each of their past three games. yards permitted per pass attempt. Miami has also given up the HISTORY: Per our Chris Towers, Hines has played 14 games with 10-plus touches and averaged 14.0 PPR points per game. It's hard to expect a big game from Wilson since others before him didn't put up big stats, but Wilson should see work and the 49ers run scheme has been effective. This season he's seen 13 targets between the numbers, culling a 10-143-1 stat line. Sun, Oct 9 at It's going to happen eventually, so don't miss it. Its been a rough start, but this could be the week that reminds you why you drafted Moore. TEXANS: Allowed over 20 Fantasy points to a quarterback for the first time last week (Justin Herbert). HISTORY: Elliott has scored and posted at least 66 total yards in each of four career games against the Rams (over 100 yards in three). In two favorable matchups (vs. Giants in Week 1, at Colts in Week 4), the Titans posted eight sacks and five takeaways. Add to it that Matt Ryan hasnt been the best at protecting the football and hes coming into the week without one of his top weapons in the wake of Jonathan Taylor being ruled out. This season I believe itll be different. The Giants' defense has been effective against tight ends, but thats mainly a result of facing a weak TE schedule (Titans, Panthers, Cowboys without Dalton Schultz, Bears). For Boone, it means a clear path to carries as it is unlikely that the Broncos will ask an almost 30 year old Melvin Gordon to shoulder a full seasons load. two players from its roster who should get a lot of attention. If Samuel doesnt suit up because of a non-COVID illness, look injury, but Allgeier and Huntley adequately filled the void in the ground He's also played twice as many snaps against zone compared to man-to-man. They've done a nice job against Saquon Barkley, Alvin Kamara and James Conner. Hines would remain the Colts' passing-downs back in a not-bad matchup. But I think itll Etienne who find the end zone for the first time this year. coach Robert Saleh foreshadowed a turnaround for his team when he talked about his Between his offensive line not blocking so well and his defense letting up too many points too soon, Conner has either run inefficiently or fallen out of game scripts a bunch. PATRIOTS: 20-plus Fantasy points allowed to each of the past two quarterbacks they've faced (Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers); Rodgers was a bobbled touchdown away from 25 points. multiple touchdowns or complete less than 60 percent of his passes and take a Nearly 80% of his snaps came from the slot. Whether Andy Dalton or Our Fantasy Football Sleepers Week 5 will help turn your lineup around. So hello, Saubert. First things first, Javonte Williams losing his season to an injury sucks. His kryptonite seems to be pass rush pressure, which has been hit or miss for the Texans depending on the quality of the O-line they're going up against. Marcas Grant breaks down some NFL fantasy football sleeper picks you should consider starting in Week 9 of the 2022 NFL season. points (via DraftKings) ODDS: Seattle has an implied team point total of 20.0 and are 5.5-point underdogs. Were all hoping for the best for his recovery and his return next year. He led the Vikings on five red-zone trips but came up a little unlucky on touchdowns (Jefferson TD run cost him). The conclusion of Week 4 has left us with some more useful data points. JOHNSON: Has lined up outside the formation and run a route on 128 of 139 routes this season. Pickett also seemed to have his timing down with Pickens. rookie first-rounder Chris Olave. Chances are Johnson's target volume won't collapse, but it is worth noting that Pickett targeted George Pickens twice and Pat Freiermuth three times before targeting Johnson last week. I'd take a chance on him over JuJu Smith-Schuster, Greg Dortch, Tyler Boyd and Elijah Moore. O/U 43, PHI -5.5 Also a good thing (for Johnson, at least) is that the Seahawks defense has been bad generally but particularly bad against tight ends. Zach Wilson might not be quite the volume shooter that Joe Flacco was, but hes more willing to push the ball downfield. BRONCOS: Rank seventh in zone coverage snaps played and have yielded an 83.3% catch rate (7th-worst) and a 7.27 yards per catch rate (11th-worst) to running backs. It is also important to consider their matchup and their teams offensive scheme. O/U 48.5, KC -7 Several hours before early NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. He's totaled at least 60 yards and two catches per game. Kenny Pickett had two goal-line plunges last week; Harris had one such carry. But what should pique your interest is that he took over on short notice after Brian Hoyer left with a head injury and made the Patriots offense look decent -- not something we were able to say during the first few weeks with Mac Jones at the helm. In contests Etienne has posted a deeper route depth, larger yards per target and more air yards than the other two. Dalvin Cook hardly ever left the field. The undrafted free agent looks just as good now as he did before last season's Achilles injury. JETS: In Zach Wilson's first start, Elijah Moore got going early and then disappeared, Corey Davis came up aces late, but it was Garrett Wilson who had a target share north of 20% in each half. He certainly might score on the Colts -- a RB has done that to Indy in each of its past three -- but he's tough to call a must-start. This week's fantasy football sleepers include the likes of Brock Purdy, James Cook, and a host of other players to help you win. SMITH: At his worst when he's pressured (64.9% completion rate, -0.11 EPA/DB, 83.7 QB rating). HARRIS: Has one rushing touchdown and one receiving touchdown this season. No team has given up more receiving yards to the position than Seattle. They've especially moved to man coverage more in the past three weeks. The Jets have to know that blitz is coming and with Miami's top two cornerbacks unlikely to play, expect them to scheme up Garrett Wilson to be a reliable short- and mid-range target. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Lastly, prepare to take a . Kevin Stefanski is giving him scoring opportunities. It might be one of those things that take time, but expect the rookie wideout to develop into Zach Wilson's best wideout thanks to his speed and agility. The first two players on this list are Davis Sills V and Richie James. After hitting on a few sleepers last week, think of this as my heat check. waiver-wire adds, especially with dual-threat running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) and but the club also runs the ball efficiently. TEXANS: Have been playing less zone coverage week by week, including going man-heavy against the Chargers. Perhaps more importantly, Harris has at least 14 touches in each of his past three games with over 80 yards in two of them and a touchdown in all three of them. He's seen a target share of 25% or more and has been in the slot for over half of Chicago's plays in each of the past two weeks. O/U 42, GB -8 Not bad. While we have marveled at the Lions having the NFLs top scoring offense, weve been equally aghast at Detroit sporting the leagues worst defense. Falcons have the fifth-most rush attempts, and theyre going against the Tampa Bay Boone was actually on the field first. Some of Etienne's underperformance is owed to James. 2 running back who should start ahead of Najee Harris, James Conner and Kareem Hunt. Etienne is back from an injury of his own. Tennessee Titans, who have surrendered the seventh-most Hunt and the Browns have an excellent matchup that should bode well for their run game and play-action passing. Here are some of those unheralded players to consider starting in Week 5. Waiver Wire Sleepers Week 5. BEARS: 20 Fantasy points on the dot to 2 of last 3 QB, including Daniel Jones last week. It's hard to say to sit Carr when everyone is starting Davante Adams and Darren Waller, not to mention Josh Jacobs. targets (17) on the team behind wide receivers Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry and In Tagovailoas absence, Marcas Grant breaks down some NFL fantasy football sleeper picks you should consider starting in Week 6 of the 2022 NFL season. Fantasy Football: Week 5 sleepers. PANTHERS: Quarterback Baker Mayfield figures to be under a ton of pressure snap after snap as the 49ers boast one of the best pass rushes in football. When identifying potential sleepers, snap count and target share is the name of the game. I'd rather start Josh Reynolds or Romeo Doubs. Rachaad White, Buccaneers vs. Each week in 2022, Washington has allowed a receiver to collect at least 100 receiving yards and/or a touchdown. Save for a massive target share or some uncharacteristic blown coverage from the Bills, Johnson won't have a great day statistically. Fantasy Football Sleepers. percent of the plays. JEUDY: 61% of his routes have come from the slot. It might be rare for him to see more than 15 touches per game, and a tough matchup against a disciplined Bengals defense won't help his cause. Allgeiers 42-yard scamper, but the second-year pro handled enough carries to warrant a roster There are also examples of sleepers who could provide unexpected production and big names who could flop based on these. Beyond that, we have some BRONCOS: No Denver running back has more than 15 carries in a game yet this year (Williams had two 15-carry games but was under 10 PPR points in each). Last week was our most successful yet, though we definitely took some low-hanging fruit with Khalil Herbert, Jamaal Williams, and Chris Olave. Jets; hes still in concussion protocol. Both of Harris' touchdowns are from five yards or closer. Where Etienne could prosper is catching the football. Yes, Singletary (or any Bills back) will have to contend with Josh Allen taking a lot of opportunities. In fact, if you remove his scores, his PPR totals this season have been 4, 13, 8 and 7. Week 5 Fantasy Sleepers: Brian Robinson Jr., George Pickens, Rachaad White among potential breakouts. He should also have a little bit more time because the Bears' pass rush isn't that dangerous. LIONS: Allowed eight rushing touchdowns to running backs through four games including one to every running back who had at least nine carries. JEUDY: Discouraging 16.7% target share and nauseating 52.4% catch rate with two charged drops through four weeks smothers the upside. We know -- you don't want to start Etienne. O/U 47.5, JAC -7 Its easy for us to fall into certain narratives and not actually look at the reality of a situation. This matchup should be it. You can tell by their reluctance to let Antonio Gibson be the guy. The track record of him at a loud Arrowhead is not good at all. Subsequently, 13 of his runs have gone for 3 or fewer yards. It feels within reach for Johnson this week. Week 14 Trending Players: Whos Up, Whos Down? He's been solid, but he hasn't avoided any tackles, has one touchdown, only has two red-zone targets and only four plays of 16-plus yards. Based off of that, here are four candidates who could turn themselves into NFL Week 5 sleepers. They've allowed a 91% catch rate and 8.5 yards per catch to running backs in their past two games. I certainly was. of Yahoo 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories, Thu, Oct 6 at Send him your lack-of-planning scenarios or fantasy football questions on Twitter @MarcasG or TikTok at marcasgrant. managers who desperately need production at tight end. wide receivers in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, who can elevate his numbers on Your email address will not be published. BILLS: Have yet to allow more than 8 PPR points to a tight end this year. If so, take a look at a decent secondary option. Just in time! We're a month in, Fam! Starting RB David Montgomery suffered a knee injury of unknown severity but is expected to miss a couple of weeks. He might try something similar this week but it'll be a challenge because of the protection Goff gets. Etienne is back from an injury of his own. He's carved out an important role in the Raiders' offense, and even if Hunter Renfrow (concussion) is back, Hollins has a chance to catch a deep ball or two against Kansas City's 27th-ranked pass defense. Lets hope this Week 5 sleeper pans out because Brian Robinson can come back any minute now. In Week 4, Detroit Lions Our Week 5 fantasy sleepers list features one of those players (Teddy Bridgewater), and we also have bolder pickups/stashes, like Brian Robinson Jr., George Pickens, and Rachaad White. DOBBINS: 17 touches last week was great to see, and no one's complaining about two touchdowns. They gave up 10-plus PPR points to James Robinson and Travis Etienne the week prior, and nine-plus PPR to each of Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon in Week 2. After the shocking mishandling of the Tua situation, the NFL is now under a microscope in respect to how theyre dealing with head trauma. BRONCOS: Offensive coordinator Justin Outten said Gordon will "carry the load" this week but added that they'd "have a mix of Boone and then after that we gotta figure out who can spell & who feels best in that position. Kyle's NFL DFS sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel and Week 5 (2022). The drop-off from Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) to Bridgewater isnt as big as it may seem. Things amped up a bit after Williams went down and the Broncos called his number four times. BRONCOS: Rotated Mike Boone and Gordon by series following the Javonte Williams injury last week. That's what you're looking for from him here since his target volume doesn't figure to leap, even against a pass defense scheme he's been pretty good against. If you haven't had the confidence to sit D.J. Now only if you were smart enough or brave enough to start them. O/U 46, SF -6.5 If the Titans follow their usual game script, you'll need a touchdown from Woods in order to have a satisfactory Fantasy game. On Sunday, he got the first shot after Williams went down. But with other fringe QBs like Daniel Jones, Matt Ryan and Baker Mayfield having bad matchups, the Patriots rookie could be worth a look. Entering Week 5, hes the RB40. HISTORY: Harris had 45 yards on 16 carries and a four-yard catch against the Bills last year (his first NFL game). The Texans have the leagues 31st-ranked run defense, having been trampled by Jonathan Taylor and Khalil Herbert. Sitting Johnson feels like the safe play considering the matchup, the rookie quarterback, and the rookie quarterback's tendencies from his first half of football. Somehow, a former Marcas Grant breaks down some NFL fantasy football sleeper picks you should consider starting in Week 3 of the 2022 NFL season. There's certainly room for another score and potentially 90 total yards from Wilson. WEEK 5 FANTASY PICKS: Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em. You shouldn't start the players listed below over most consistently solid producers, but if you're loaded with "must-starts," then there's no need to read this article. If Isaiah sits then Shakirs Week 5 sleeper potential rises exponentially. that Tua Tagovailoa will miss the teams upcoming contest with the New York suggestions that will calm the nerves of managers who lost Javonte Williams (torn Cousins has not delivered to expectations over the past two weeks, but in a friendly matchup against a foe he knows, I feel like he's worth trusting again. The Vikings are No. It was a recipe for success for Cousins. He's really only done poorly against the 49ers dominant pass rush. Fantasy Football Marcas Grant's 2021 NFL Fantasy Football Sleepers Week 5 Published: Oct 05, 2021 at 09:45 PM Marcas Grant Fantasy Editor This might be *initiates echo* The Biggest NFL Season. O/U 44.5, MIN -7 San Francisco hasn't allowed a passing touchdown in three straight games against Geno Smith, Russell Wilson and Matthew Stafford. Denver might give Gordon a shot at getting 15-plus touches, but he's 29 years old with FOUR fumbles (two lost) this season, and he's saddled with a tough matchup in Week 5. 2 rusher on the roster. After all, James Cook was a buzzy draft pick this year while Zack Moss continues to hang around. Fantasy football wide receiver sleepers for Week 5: David Sills V, New York Giants. Tennessee doesnt have what anyone would consider a fearsome group of pass catchers, but Tannehill has made it work with guys like Kyle Philips and Chig Okonkwo while also integrating Derrick Henry (12% target share!) But he played a few more snaps than James Robinson last week, and a matchup against a Houston defense allowing the most fantasy points to RBs screams "breakout." A short year ago this matchup would have been one that we all could have slept through. Some of Etiennes underperformance is owed to James Robinsons seemingly miraculous recovery from Achilles surgery and the stilted usage rates that have followed. Furthermore, the AFC South club has allowed the Lawrence was under siege and had five turnovers last week against a terrific Philadelphia defense. Best Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Sleepers Week 5: Five top adds under 50 percent rostered The following players are available in over 50 percent of Yahoo leagues and make for solid additions . Hollins came back to Earth last week, but he was about a foot away from another TD. NFL 7 Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 5 Eli Weiner @eweinerfantasy Oct 7th, 2022 Week 5 is here. Fantasy Football Rankings Week 5: Sleepers, starts, sits Devin Singletary, Terry McLaurin and more By Jake Ciely Oct 7, 2022 Jake's fantasy football rankings for week 9 feature. Even Tannehill can exploit this matchup. 49ERS: Just kept Cooper Kupp to 8.7 yards per catch. Averaging five yards per points to tight ends this season. The difference between a player being a sleeper or just some bench piece is a very fine line. LIONS: Rank higher in blitz rate and pressure rate than the Saints, and Smith just crushed them for 320-2-0 through the air. That's not the perfect recipe for Fantasy success. GODWIN: There was no real snap count last week -- Godwin ran 45 routes, saw 10 targets (same as Mike Evans) and turned in a not-awful 7-59-0 stat line. Chase Edmonds rumbled for two short scores two weeks ago against the Bills, making up 12 of his 15 PPR points. Whats also good news is a Dolphins defense that has been victimized down the left side of the field where Moore runs most of his routes. second-most passing yards leaguewide. yield a decent number of points. The Texans currently rank 2nd worst against fantasy running backs. 1:00 pm ET Only three of his 20 carries have gone 6 or more yards, and none longer than 16. Before that they held Courtland Sutton and DK Metcalf for under 100 yards each. STEELERS: Have run 15 plays from 10 yards or closer to the end zone over four weeks, tied for 10th fewest in the league. Miami Dolphins head coach December 5, 2022. UH OH: Here's a list of all the wide receivers who have exceeded 15 PPR points against the Bills this year: Cooper Kupp. LIONS: Given up 94 rushing yards and/or a rushing TD to a running back in 17 of their past 21 games (going back to start of 2021). throwing the ball, Conklin has a solid pass-catching role in play-caller who, along with the Atlanta Falcons, allow the 10th-most fantasy Thats rightdont Jacksonville Jaguars head CHARGERS: No tight end has more than 11 PPR or 7 non-PPR points against the Chargers this season. your fantasy radar this week for multiple reasons. Alas, such is life in the NFL. 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