Fantasy Football Start ’em Sit ’em Week 5
We are a quarter of the way through the fantasy football season and this feels like one of the weirdest seasons in recent memory. The bellcow running back is a thing of the past, replaced by committees and far outscored by the wide receiver position. Tight ends not named Kelce and Andrews are a wasteland and quarterbacks have been largely disappointing, with Jared Goff and Geno Smith having renaissance years.
The lesson here is that fantasy football is largely an unpredictable endeavor, so whoever can minimize their mistakes the best will usually come out on top. Of course, it will take a little luck avoiding the injury department in order to get to the finish line. Good fortune favors those who prepare early and can best predict what the future holds.
JK Dobbins – Ravens RB
After missing the first 2 games of the season and getting only a handful of touches in Week 3, Dobbins owners were rewarded with a surprising 2 TD performance against a tough Bills D in Week 4. This unsuspected outburst proved that Dobbins is back to his high-scoring ways, and is a good indicator of his talent moving forward.
The only downside is Dobbins may have suffered a chest-injury and is currently being held out of practice. Assuming he is good to go and will play, I predict another positive game script where he will be called upon to get into the end zone against the rival Bengals.
JK Dobbins Week 5 Projections: 17 rushing attempts, 89 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD, 6 receptions, 33 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD
QBs to Start
Jalen Hurts
Trever Lawrence
Derek Carr
Teddy Bridgewater
Jameis Winston
RBs to Start
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Khalil Herbert
Alvin Kamara
Jamaal Williams
Miles Sanders
AJ Dillon
Josh Jacobs
Tyler Allgeier
Jeff Wilson Jr
Breece Hall
Damien Harris
Nyheim Hines
Rhamondre Stevenson
Melvin Gordon
Devin Singletary
JK McKissic
Travis Etienne
Raheem Mostert
Isaiah Pacheco
WRs to Start
Adam Thielen
Chris Godwin
Romeo Doubs
Terry McLaurin
Brandin Cooks
Chris Olave
Amari Cooper
Robert Woods
DeVonta Smith
Garrett Wilson
DK Metcalf
Rondale Moore
George Pickens
Drake London
Gabe Davis
Allen Lazard
Rashod Bateman
Zay Jones
Kadarius Toney
Juju Smith-Schuster
Tyler Boyd
Russell Gage
TEs to Start
Tyler Conklin
David Njoku
Logan Thomas
Evan Engram
Hayden Hurst
Week 5 Sit ’em
Kyle Pitts – Falcons TE
Well I have finally reached the end of the road with Pitts, and can no longer start him blindly every week in good faith. After another dud in Week 4 against the Browns where he only caught 1 pass for 25 yards and no TD’s, it is time for Pitt’s truthers to face the music and find alternative options fast before it’s too late.
I have since picked up David Njoku and Tyler Conklin in two leagues where I drafted Pitts, and will start them this week until he shows that can string together at least 2 decent outings. Against a stout Bucs D in Week 5, I don’t see the arrow pointing up for the second year bust.
Kyle Pitts Week 5 Projections: 5 targets, 2 receptions, 23 receiving yards, 0 TD’s
QBs to Sit
Jared Goff
Matthew Stafford
Carson Wentz
Kenny Pickett
Geno Smith
RBs to Sit
Najee Harris
James Connor
Dameon Pierce
Antonio Gibson
Cam Akers
James Robinson
Michael Carter
Chase Edmonds
Rashaad Penny
Darrell Henderson
Tony Pollard
Mark Ingram
Latavius Murray
Alexander Mattison
Rachaad White
Mike Boone
James Cook
Deon Jackson
Caleb Huntley
Ken Walker
WRs to Sit
Michael Thomas
Diontae Johnson
DJ Moore
Jerry Jeudy
Allen Robinson
Tyler Lockett
Curtis Samuel
Elijah Moore
Isaiah McKenzie
Chase Claypool
Greg Dortch
Christian Watson
Skyy Moore
Robby Anderson
Michael Gallup
Josh Reynolds
Corey Davis
Julio Jones
TEs to Sit
Dalton Schultz
Robert Tonyan
Dawson Knox
Irv Smith
Will Dissly
If you have any questions about your lineup for this week, you can find me on our Facebook group, Fantasy Couch Fam. My name is Mike Mital on there, by the way.
Make sure to watch the Week 5 waiver wire video in case there are any players on waivers or free agency that you might have missed.
Also check out our podcast, Fantasy Couch Podcast (available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, etc.)
