He also struggled at Indianapolis in Week 12 with three catches for 57 yards on six targets, and he's been at six targets or less for seven games in a row. With the NFL in full swing and fantasy football lineups being set, who makes the list of the top start 'em and sit 'em options for Week 5? Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. He is averaging 13.7 opportunities per game and 1.14 fantasy points per touch. Week 10 Start Em: Defenses Start of the Week Giants D/ST vs. Texans (1 p.m. The Bengals are also No. section: | slug: fantasy-football-week-11-start-em-sit-em-wide-receivers-roll-with-courtland-sutton-tyler-boyd-more | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | Dulcich looked great in Week 13 at Baltimore with six catches for 85 yards on eight targets. Start of the Week. David Montgomeryvs. Texans (1 p.m. However, in the past two weeks, he has scored two receiving touchdowns. Irv Smith Jr.at Eagles (Mon. By Nathan Jahnke Oct 6, 2022. Thats bad news for the veteran, who also has to face a Niners defense that has given up the seventh-fewest fantasy points to tight ends since Week 12, 2021. Van Jefferson might be the better of the Rams receivers this week at the Saints and moving forward with Kupp injured, and we don't know if Matthew Stafford (concussion) will even play. Fantasy managers do not. Over that span, six receivers have scored at least 13 PPR Points, and I expect this to be a solid week for Thielen and Justin Jefferson at Detroit. But he still managed 21 total touches in that game, including four catches, and he now has 21 total touches in two of his past three outings. Written by Sarah Lewis, who is part of the Athlon Contributor Network and lives, eats, and breathes fantasy football. Jerry Jeudy (ankle) is likely out in Week 11 against the Raiders, which should make Sutton the focal point of the passing game. During that time, which includes a total of seven games, their defense has allowed 16 or more points to a back five times.Clyde Edwards-Helaireat Colts (1 p.m. Start of the Week Terry McLaurin vs. Vikings (1 p.m. He recorded 4 receptions on 9 targets for 77 yards and found the end zone for the first time this season. The Chargers have allowed three quarterbacks in a row (Patrick Mahomes, Kyler Murray and Derek Carr) to score at least 20 Fantasy points, and I expect Tagovailoa to bounce back in a big way in this matchup. The 2022 fantasy football season can't begin with Michael Fabiano's Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em. Facing the Cowboys this week, we could get the production from Pierce that we saw in his two games prior to Week 13 when he combined for five PPR points against Washington and Miami. This weeks matchup makes it a tough case to start Singletary. But he missed practice Wednesday with a foot injury, so I didn't even mention him in the running back Start 'Em & Sit 'Em, which we published earlier in the day. ET, NBC): Wilson did lead the 49ers backs in touch share (33.3%) in his first game without Elijah Mitchell, and he should see even more work with Tyrion Davis-Price out of action. For all of your final fantasy lineup decisions, be sure to check out my weekly player rankings which will be updated daily throughout the NFL season.Fabs Top 10 Running Backs1. Austin Ekeler at Jaguars5. O/U 38, GB -3 Fantasy managers do not. But both running backs should rebound this week against the Chargers, who are No. 3 Fantasy receiver at best in the majority of leagues. Week 10 Start Em: Defenses Start of the Week Giants D/ST vs. Texans (1 p.m. He should stay hot this week against the Vikings in what should be a high-scoring affair. The Ravens face the Saints, and fantasy managers should take a chance on him this week as a WR2. All Rights Reserved. Boyd has scored a touchdown in two of his past three games and had at least 12 PPR points in three of his past four outings. Pro Football Network, LLC. Fantasy owners need to check their lineups heading into Week 9. O/U 44, FFT: Injury updates, latest Week 14 rankings, Week 14 Fantasy football rankings, picks, lineups. Raiders (1 p.m. Fabs Top 10 Tight Ends1. That was up from the 23.5% share he had in the opener. Taysom Hill vs. We'll see if he continues to see this amount of attention from Mills, and Collins might be better than Brandin Cooks for the rest of the season. Check out the latest in the Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for your 2022 NFL fantasy football league. O/U 41, NE -3 Dalton Schultzvs. Bengals (4:25 p.m. All the answers you're looking for about your lineup questions. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Week 2 Sit Em: Tight Ends Sit of the Week. And now he's ready for his matchup with the Vikings, who have allowed five running backs to score at least 16 PPR points in the past four games, including Devin Singletary, Tony Pollard, Ezekiel Elliott, Rhamondre Stevenson and Zonovan Knight. He needs to prove himself first before Fantasy managers can trust him again. Remember all of those dropped TDs in Week 3? Their defense has allowed the eighth-most points to the position in their last eight games, including a touchdown to Gerald Everett last week. Cooks has a tough matchup as well, against the Eagles on Thursday night. Thielen can still be good, but without a touchdown he might not be great. Toney Fantasy managers got good news Wednesday when JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion), Mecole Hardman (abdomen) and even Marquez Valdes-Scantling (illness) missed practice. We'll see if he can keep this up, but the Colts are likely going to lean on Campbell as the No. This first coaching matchup between Mike McDaniel and Kyle Shanahan will be very intriguing to see how they do at neutralizing schemes they both know well. Instead, I'll look at the players you have questions about who could exceed or fail to meet expectations at each position. I like him a lot this week with his matchup at Seattle, and I even considered him as the Start of the Week. Harris is more of a bust alert than a sit against the Ravens, who have been great against opposing running backs for the past five games going back to Week 8. That of course includes last week, when he recorded a solid 12.5 points on 10 targets. Brown returned from his five-game absence with a foot injury in Week 12 against the Chargers and had six catches for 46 yards on eight targets. The Patriots have allowed 13.25 fantasy points per week on average and under nine per game in each of the last three. 5 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, so it could be a tough game for Peoples-Jones and Amari Cooper in Week 14. Knight has been fantastic as the lead running back for the Jets for the past two weeks, and I'm willing to trust him even against the Bills. Get their latest injury updates to better your Week 6 start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Robinson should get a boost with Cooper Kupp (ankle) out, but I need to see it to believe it. He's starting to look better than Austin Hooper, and now with Treylon Burks (concussion) hurt, Okonkwo could have a bigger role against the Jaguars in Week 14. Chase Edmonds vs. Bills (1 p.m. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Albert Okwuegbunam vs. Texans (4:25 p.m. Week 13 Fantasy Football Start ems. He scored a good chunk of his points on a 50-yard run, which is also unlikely to happen in most weeks. Fantasy owners need to check their lineups heading into Week 9. Hollywood now has three games of 19 or more fantasy points, plus 326 receiving yards and 4 total touchdowns on the season. Win $10,000. It's been a rough month for Smith-Schuster, who suffered a concussion in Week 10 against Jacksonville, then missed Week 11 at the Chargers and got limited production the past two weeks against the Rams and Cincinnati. So while the Ravens are bad against tight ends, I simply cant start Gesicki. What happened in Week 13 against New Orleans is probably a sign of things to come for Week 14 at San Francisco with how Tom Brady leaned on both running backs in the passing game. The Ravens have allowed just two touchdowns to opposing receivers since Week 8 and only three guys (Chris Olave in Week 9 and Zay Jones and Jamal Agnew in Week 12) to score more than 11 PPR points over that span. He has 10 targets in his past two games against the Bengals and Eagles, and he has seven catches over that span for 103 yards. Copyright 2019-2022. ET, CBS): Freiermuth doesnt always record a monster total, but he almost always has a decent floor. It's time to start benching him in most leagues instead of hoping that this will be the week he finally does something productive. Forget about it! They just allowed more than 13 fantasy points to the Browns tight ends and gave up over 22 fantasy points to a Ravens team that lost Mark Andrews early. Similarly, when selecting players to list as sit em options, we try to look for players who started in more than 50% of lineups the previous week. While Valdes-Scantling should play Sunday against the Chargers, we should see Toney in a prominent role if Smith-Schuster and Hardman are out. He's worth trusting as a No. Dawson Knox has scored a touchdown in three straight games, with 4 total scores over that span. He scored 15 PPR points in Week 1 against Kansas City, but he suffered an ankle injury in Week 2 at Las Vegas and struggled in Week 3 against the Raiders. This is more of a feel play than anything. Patrick Mahomes and Marcus Mariota are the lone quarterbacks with more than 19 Fantasy points against San Francisco, and the 49ers are allowing just 14.3 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks for the season. Now, Samuel enters into a tough matchup against an opposing head coach that will know his game as well as anyone. In three of their four games, they have also allowed a top-10 fantasy RB finish. Even if you forget the matchup, Myles Gaskin should not be in your starting lineup, which is a shame as he was a guy I liked in the offseason but youll never bat 1.000 in this game we all love. Four players (Damien Harris, Devin Singletary, Peyton Barber, and Jonathan Taylor) have gained at least 90 total yards, with Harris, Barber, and Taylor rushing for 100 yards. Pick 10 Games. But that was a favorable matchup. But I would continue to sit him for now. However, I'd be hesitant to start Watson in most one-quarterback leagues this week. For at least one more week, you can start the Commanders backfield. He is only a deeper league play for now. Week 5 Sit Em: Running Backs Sit of the Week Ezekiel Elliott at Rams (4:25 p.m. Noah Fantat 49ers (4:05 p.m. Wait, what do you mean thats not him? He should improve in his second start in Week 14 at Cincinnati, but this is a tough matchup to trust him after he scored just five Fantasy points against the Texans. All Rights Reserved. Week 5 Start Em: Wide Receivers Start of the Week Tee Higgins at Ravens (8:20 p.m. Sutton also faced the Raiders in Week 4 and had five catches for 52 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. Start Em Sit Em Week 5 Alright, folks, it is time to buckle down as the middle of fantasy football season is about to arrive in a few weeks. Tampa Bay has faced a pass on a league-high 70.7% of its plays. The pressure is on, and its a good matchup for Mostert to shine. It also helps that four kickers in a row have made at least three field goals against Minnesota without missing a kick, and Badgley could be a top-five kicker in all leagues in Week 14. That was his third game of the season with 7+ targets, and in those games, hes scored 21+ PPR points twice. Some players may have an increase in value and others may have a decrease. Peoples-Jones had a huge game in Week 13 at Houston, but it was because of his 76-yard punt return for a touchdown. Buccaneers (1 p.m. Part of that is likely due to the absence of Christian McCaffrey, but you cant argue with the results. He scored 19 Fantasy points, and he's now been under 20 Fantasy points for two games in a row. Dont worry about Dalton Schultz, even with a backup QB. But the majority of that production came with Mitch Trubisky at quarterback for the Steelers instead of Kenny Pickett. O/U 41, KC -5.5 Week 6 Sit Em: Tight Ends. Start of the Week Tony Pollard vs. Texans (1 p.m. I believe in Mayfield, and once the timing is back with Odell Beckham Jr., better days will be ahead. 2 running back in all leagues for this week. With the Commanders unlikely to see a negative game script, they can continue running the ball throughout. Week 4 Sit Em: Running Backs Sit of the Week Clyde Edwards-Helaire at Buccaneers (8:20 p.m. Keep an eye on Cameron Brate (illness), and if he's out again in Week 14 at San Francisco then consider Otton a low-end starter in the majority of leagues. The problem is he has one game with more than 220 passing yards and multiple touchdowns over that span, and the Steelers have allowed just five quarterbacks (Joe Burrow did it twice) to score more than 20 Fantasy points this season. This week, Foreman should stay hot against the Seahawks, who have been awful against opposing running backs of late. Sam Darnold? ET, Fox): Believe it or not, no tight end in the NFL had more targets than Higbee in Week 1. ET, CBS), O.J. But I would expect him to be under that total given how well Philadelphia's defense has played this year against opposing passers. If he does play, fantasy managers should consider keeping him on their bench. There's plenty of downside here -- he scored just six Fantasy points against the Steelers in Week 18 last year despite 72 rushing yards -- but he also can have a big game if he can limit the turnovers. That could make this game tough for Wilson to have success. O/U 41.5, CIN -4 The Dolphins run game was erased in Week 13 at San Francisco when Wilson and Raheem Mostert combined for eight carries for 33 yards and no catches on just two targets. Taysom Hill vs. Week 11 Fantasy Football RB Sit ems Devin Singletary, Buffalo Bills (vs. CLE) Last week, fantasy managers who started Devin Singletary were very Whether it is his own ineffectiveness as a runner or game script issues causing his dip in performance, Gaskin is not someone we can trust. Dalvin Cook vs. Lions9. Certainly not against the Denver Broncos, who allow the second-fewest fantasy points per game to the position (12.56). Start of the Week Travis Etienne vs. And in his last five games in Detroit, Cousins has passed for 1,637 yards with 15 total touchdowns and no interceptions. He caught 4-of-5 targets for 91 yards. Week 5 Start Em: Defenses. 2 in rushing yards among quarterbacks (226) behind only Lamar Jackson (279). 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to the position. O/U 40.5, DAL -1.5 I'm excited about both of their outlooks for the rest of the year with Ryan back. He now has six touchdowns in the last three weeks, topping 100 receiving yards on two occasions. The Steelers are a different defense with T.J. Watt on the field, but Pittsburgh has allowed the most touchdowns to opposing receivers this year with 13, which should help Higgins and Boyd in this matchup. If he does play in Week 9 (which is a question mark), it is going to be hard to recommend starting him. Start of the Week Travis Etienne vs. Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Julio Jones, Christian Kirk, Zay Jones and Marvin Jones have Week 11 off. Week 11 Sit Em: Running Backs. In recent weeks, Singletary has been a little more reliable. White and Leonard Fournette aren't great starts in non- and 0.5-PPR leagues this week, but they are worth using as at least flex options in PPR. 25 in points allowed (16.53), so if he did manage a top-14 game, I would not be shocked. Fantasy owners need to check their lineups heading into Week 9. He either has a touchdown or 100 rushing yards in three games in a row, and he's averaging 13.0 PPR points over that span. From a fantasy standpoint, rookie Kenneth Gainwell is actually ahead of him as the RB25 (11.7 ppg) to Sanders RB33 (10.1 ppg). He was 12-of-22 passing for 131 yards, no touchdowns and an interception, and he rushed for just 21 yards. Week 11 Sit Em: Running Backs. Sit of the Week Najee Harris at Bengals (4:25 p.m. Singletary could be on the verge of losing his job to James Cook, who was fantastic in Week 13 at New England with 14 carries for 64 yards, along with six catches for 41 yards on six targets. Mostert can also be used as a flex against this defense, which has allowed five running backs to score at least 13 PPR points in the past five weeks. I expect this game to be a high-scoring affair, and hopefully Thielen will be heavily targeted by Kirk Cousins. section: | slug: fantasy-football-week-14-start-em-sit-em-rush-to-get-dandre-swift-geno-smith-garrett-wilson-in-lineups | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | Next on the schedule is a date with the Texans, who have allowed an average of more than 28 points per game to running backs since Week 13, 2021. That and the injury could make this a tough week for Samuel to produce for fantasy managers. It's also a great matchup since Tennessee is No. Sit of the Week Dalton Schultz at Eagles (8:20 p.m. 8:30 p.m. He has scored at least 18 Fantasy points in six of seven home games this year, and he has a favorable matchup in Week 14 against Minnesota. 49ers D/ST at Panthers (4:05 p.m. He had a breakout week against a pretty stingy Dolphins defense, throwing up a cool 26 points while averaging 5.7 yards per carry on the ground and a few big plays in the passing game. Ahead of what should be another action-packed NFL Sunday, fantasy football owners are making their final Week 6 start 'em, sit 'em decisions based on the most recent injury reports heading. Brian Robinson Jr. is sharing carries with Gibson, but Gibson is the one involved in the passing game. 2 running back in all leagues. In his first four games with Mayfield under center, Moore averaged just 8.5 PPR points per game with one touchdown. The last two games have seen Trevor Lawrence post his third and fourth 20-fantasy point performances of the season. In Week 8, he had four receptions for 31 yards and also was involved in the running game (2 att., 33 yds., TD). Week 2 Sit Em: Tight Ends Sit of the Week. Week 5 Start Em: Wide Receivers Start of the Week Tee Higgins at Ravens (8:20 p.m. Wilson is heading into Week 13 off the back of a strange game last week. Its a stark contrast to last season, where Gaskin averaged 18.3 opportunities per game, more than Alvin Kamara, Jonathan Taylor, Aaron Jones, and Nick Chubb. Edwards is dealing with a hamstring strain, but last week he got more carries (11 vs. 7) than Edwards and had two rushing touchdowns in his first game back from his torn ACL. Jamaal Williams will likely find the end zone -- he has 14 rushing touchdowns this year -- but Swift has a higher ceiling if his workload from Week 13 carries over to this week. In their past five games, the Jaguars have allowed five tight ends to score at least nine PPR points, including three touchdowns to the position over that span. Even though Carter could return in Week 14, Knight is still worth using as a No. Brissett is being forced to get the ball out quickly, and in turn, Gesicki has become one of his top targets. Kyle Pitts at Rams4. He's a solid No. However, he left for a portion of the third quarter with an injury issue that we are monitoring. Id still be wary of him as more than a flex this week, as the Niners face a Broncos defense thats allowed an average of 16.9 fantasy points per game to runners since Week 13 of last season. ET, Fox) Michael Carter vs. Bengals (1 p.m. All Rights Reserved. The Bears are still sticking to Montgomery as their starting running back, but Khalil Herbert has looked like the better ball carrier. The Jets and the Bills are the two teams yet to allow a tight end to score a touchdown this season, and Knox already struggled against the Jets in Week 9 with three catches for 25 yards on four targets. Buccaneers (1 p.m. Last week, it was Mike White and the New York Jets who had a big day. Fantasy Football Week 14 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Get D'Andre Swift, Geno Smith, Garrett Wilson in your lineups Who you should have in your Week 14 lineups and who you should not And in that same vein, I'm breezing right by the top 20 running backs and wide receivers for my Week 10 start/sit fantasy advice. Higgins has scored at least 13 PPR points in three games in a row. I wouldnt cut Smith in most fantasy leagues, but I wouldnt start him until his playing time increases. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Pierce over 58.5 rushing yards, Miles Sanders at Commanders (1 p.m. Fantasy Football Week 14 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Get D'Andre Swift, Geno Smith, Garrett Wilson in your lineups Who you should have in your Week 14 lineups and who you should not My opinion of Tannehill might change depending on what happens with Treylon Burks (concussion), but I like this matchup for Tannehill against the Jaguars, so hopefully he can find a way to deliver, whether Burks plays or not. Its understandable if you want to take a shot on Parker due to his matchup, as the Buccaneers sit at No. Smith had another quality outing in Week 13 against the Titans with five catches for 102 yards and a touchdown on eight targets, and he continues to play well while Dallas Goedert (shoulder) is out. His matchup at Denver is favorable this week since the Broncos have allowed three running backs to rush for at least 109 yards in their past five games. Heading into their fourth game of the season, which QBs are must-starts, and who should remain on the bench in Week 5? Walker (ankle) hurt, and that's bad news for Moore. The Chiefs are No. Sit of the Week Najee Harris at Bengals (4:25 p.m. Henry has top-10 upside in the majority of leagues for Week 14. The problem for Drake is twofold: quarterback Lamar Jackson is the No. Corey Davis delivered with 4 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown on 7 targets taking on his former team, the Tennessee Titans. Jones had 30 Fantasy points in his first start this season against the Bears in Week 12. Pat Freiermuthat Patriots (1 p.m. So now, I'll write about him here, but make sure you check the Panthers' practice reports leading up to Sunday. Every day, get free NFL updates sent straight to your inbox! ET, CBS): Edmonds burned a lot of fantasy fans last week, as he saw a mere 11.1% touch share in a win over the Ravens. O/U 44.5, NE -1 It should also be a high-scoring contest in Detroit, and the Lions have played themselves into playoff contention, making this an important game. Now, he is averaging 19.5 Fantasy points per game in four career meetings with the Eagles. Overall this year, San Francisco is the toughest matchup for the position, allowing just 13.24 fantasy points per game. Gesicki is a top-10 option in PPR formats in Week 5 and should be started in fantasy. RB or WR, youre starting Cordarrelle Patterson this week against the New York Jets. Related: RB/WR Fantasy Advice for Week 5 START This Tight End David Njoku, Cleveland Browns vs. Los Angeles Chargers. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, so this is a favorable matchup to trust Engram as a low-end starter in the majority of leagues. Conner has had a rough start to the season. Zero, zip, zilch, nada. Hes in the RB2 or flex conversation this week, as hell face a Colts defense thats been bad against the run without LB Shaquille Leonard. 1 Fantasy quarterback this week. ET, Fox): Anyone who tells you they know what to expect from the Rams backfield is lying. Things dont get much easier for Singletary than his fellow AFC East RB. The offensive line is still a concern for Miami, but I'll go back to Tagovailoa as a No. NFL Week 5 fantasy football start em, sit em. Huntley is a wild-card with his rushing ability, which is his best asset as a Fantasy quarterback. Thats, Given his 5 rushing TDs, its clear Carolinas trade for Darnold has paid off. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. There should be plenty of scope for both Jones and Kirk to be starting options this week. Garrett Wilson has thrived this season without Zach Wilson, averaging 20.2 PPR points per game with either Joe Flacco or Mike White. Meyers heads into Week 11 off a bye with three touchdowns in his past five games. And now he gets the Bills in his third start, and Buffalo is allowing an average of just 14.8 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. 2 in rushing yards among quarterbacks (226) behind only Lamar Jackson (279). Pickens is coming off a down game at Atlanta in Week 13 when he had one catch for 2 yards on two targets. Start EmAntonio Gibsonvs. Eagles (1 p.m. In our early look at Week 13 start/sit options, we see what the data says about the likes of Devin Singletary, Deebo Samuel, and more this week. It hasnt always been that easy, with four performances with fewer than 14 fantasy points in the first seven games. Robinson has been a star in the first two weeks, scoring a combined 35.7 fantasy points while seeing 35.6% of the Jaguars backfield touches. NFL Start Em, Sit Em for Week 5: Wide Receivers. I was nervous about Tagovailoa last week with left tackle Terron Armstead (pectoral) and right tackle Austin Jackson (ankle) being out at San Francisco, and Tagovailoa struggled with three turnovers (two interceptions) and just 17 Fantasy points. Now he heads into the best matchup in the league for opposing quarterbacks. Start Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. Michael Fabiano is an award-winning fantasy football analyst on Sports Illustrated and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) Hall of Fame. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. Week 5 Start Em: Wide Receivers Start of the Week Tee Higgins at Ravens (8:20 p.m. Get their latest injury updates to better your Week 6 start 'em, sit 'em decisions. He's emerged as the No. In fact, hes scored at least 7.2 PPR points in each of his last eight games dating back to last season. With Monday here once again, it is already time to start thinking about Week 9 start/sit decisions for fantasy football leagues. Their average of 17.05 fantasy points allowed is the 13th highest this year and only marginally above average. Given his 5 rushing TDs, its clear the Panthers were right to re-sign Cam Newton. ET, Fox): Hill was a fantasy star in Week 1, scoring 15.3 fantasy points in a win over the Falcons. Watch NFL games live with fuboTV: Start a free trial today! Taysom Hillvs. Swift popped up on the injury report Wednesday as being limited with an ankle problem, but I don't have any worries about his status. Additionally, the 49ers are an extremely good defense when it comes to fantasy points allowed to opposing RBs. Start Em Breece Hall at Packers (1 p.m. He's scored three touchdowns in his past two games, and he also has five receptions over that span on five targets. Kenny Golladay had his first big game as a member of the Giants last week, catching 6-of-7 targets for 116 yards and 17.6 fantasy points. 3 Fantasy receiver in most leagues in Week 14. lead to a larger workload for Parker, the latter is not at full health either as he is labeled a game-time decision with a hamstring injury. Jeudy returned from his two-game absence with an ankle injury in Week 13 at Baltimore and had four catches for 65 yards on four targets. He helped out in Week 13 against the Rams when Walker and Dallas were injured, and Jones had seven carries for 14 yards, along with two catches for 18 yards on four targets. He had a breakout week against a pretty stingy Dolphins defense, throwing up a cool 26 points while averaging 5.7 yards per carry on the ground and a few big plays in the passing game. NFL Start Em, Sit Em for Week 5: Quarterbacks, Start Em | Sam Darnold, Carolina Panthers (vs. PHI), Start Em | Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings (vs. DET), Sit Em | Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. DEN), Sit Em | Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns (@ LAC), Start Em | Cordarrelle Patterson, Atlanta Falcons (vs. NYJ), Start Em | Zack Moss, Buffalo Bills (@ KC), Start Em | Leonard Fournette, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. MIA), Sit Em | Myles Gaskin, Miami Dolphins (@ TB), Sit Em | Miles Sanders, Philadelphia Eagles (@ CAR), NFL Start Em, Sit Em for Week 5: Wide Receivers, Start Em | Corey Davis, New York Jets (@ ATL), Start Em | Marquise Brown, Baltimore Ravens (vs. IND), Start Em | Kenny Golladay, New York Giants (@ DAL), Sit Em | JuJu Smith-Schuster, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. DEN), Sit Em | Allen Robinson, Chicago Bears (@ LV), Sit Em | DeVante Parker, Miami Dolphins (@ TB), Start Em | Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills (@ KC), Start Em | Mike Gesicki, Miami Dolphins (@ TB), Sit Em | Evan Engram, New York Giants (@ DAL). He hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 4, and he's been held to under 60 yards receiving in four games in a row. Sit of the Week Najee Harris at Bengals (4:25 p.m. Drake has been a pleasant surprise for both the Ravens and his fantasy managers, as he's averaging 5.1 yards per carry and has one 100-yard game (Week 6 at Giants) to his credit. Not yet. He scored 15 PPR points in Week 1 against Kansas City, but he suffered an ankle injury in Week 2 at Las Vegas and struggled in Week 3 against the Raiders. Week 13 Start Em: Running Backs Start of the Week Tony Pollard vs. Colts (8:20 p.m. However, prior to that, Johnson had three double-digit performances in a row and four in five weeks. O/U 44.5, TEN -4 Whether it ends up being Aaron Rodgers or Love under center, Watson has a ton of potential. NFL Start Em, Sit Em for Week 5: Wide Receivers. Raiders (1 p.m. With that uncertainty over the injury, its a bad week for Wilson to have a really tough matchup against his former side. 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