Fantasy matchups are rated on a 5-star scale with detailed notes from our experts.
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Player | Opp | Rating | Comment |
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Z. Wilson NYJ - QB
| @Den | | Zach Wilson is coming off his best outing of the season for the Jets, and in Week 5, he gets a Broncos defense that has allowed 25.3 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks so far in 2023, the highest total in the league. |
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P. Mahomes KC - QB
| @Min | | Patrick Mahomes is coming off a rare poor outing, but the perennial MVP candidate figures to erupt in Week 5 as Kansas City takes on a Vikings defense allowing a 111.1 QB rating through four games, one of the worst marks in the league. |
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R. Mostert Mia - RB
| NYG | | Raheem Mostert has scored in three out of four games for the Dolphins this season, and in Week 5, he'll get a Giants defense that has allowed running backs to reach the end zone five times via the ground already in 2023, the third-highest total in the league. |
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J. Slye Was - K
| Chi | | Joey Slye has just two field goals in his last two games for Washington but will face a reeling Bears squad in Week 5 allowing 34.2 points per contest, which is 31st in the NFL. |
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G. Zuerlein NYJ - K
| @Den | | Greg Zuerlein has not missed from under 50 yards for the Jets this season, and in Week 5, he'll get a Broncos defense that has allowed 37.5 points per game so far in 2023, the highest total in the league. |
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B. Hall NYJ - RB
| @Den | | Breece Hall is off to an inconsistent start, but in Week 5, he's poised to lead the Jets' backfield against a Broncos defense that has allowed 40.5 fantasy points per game to running backs in 2023, the highest total in the league. |
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M. Pittman Jr. Ind - WR
| Ten | | Michael Pittman had just one catch last week after notching at least eight receptions in each of the first three games, but the Colts' No. 1 receiver has a nice opportunity to bounce back in Week 5 against a Tennessee secondary that has allowed the fourth-most catches (71) and fifth-most yards (825) to wide receivers. |
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H. Hurst Car - TE
| @Det | | Hayden Hurst has failed to top 20 yards in three games since Week 1 as Carolina heads into a Week 5 matchup against the Lions. |
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J. Conner Ari - RB
| Cin | | James Conner rushed for a season-low 52 yards last game for Arizona but will face a suspect Bengals run defense in Week 5 allowing 157 rushing yards per contest, which is 31st in the NFL. |
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D. Montgomery Det - RB
| Car | | David Montgomery is coming off a massive 121-yard, three-touchdown performance on the ground last week, and could post big numbers again in Week 5 as the Lions host a Carolina defense that ranks 30th in yards per carry allowed to opposing RBs so far in 2023. |
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R. Patterson Det - K
| Car | | Riley Patterson has not missed a field goal attempt for the Lions this season after making 85.7% of his attempts in 2022 for Jacksonville, and in Week 5 he faces a Carolina defense that has allowed 25.5 points per game in 2023, which is tied for 24th in the NFL. |
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D. Knox Buf - TE
| Jax | | Dawson Knox hasn't put up more than 25 yards in an outing this season for the Bills, but in Week 5, he gets a Jaguars defense that has given up 12.4 fantasy points per game to tight ends so far in 2023, the sixth-highest total in the league. |
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T. McLaurin Was - WR
| Chi | | Terry McLaurin registered season highs in receptions, targets and receiving yardage last game for Washington and will face a suspect Bears pass defense in Week 5 allowing 267.8 passing yards per tilt in 2023, which is 29th in the NFL. |
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C. Santos Chi - K
| @Was | | Cairo Santos has yet to miss a field goal or extra point attempt for the Bears this season, and in Week 5 he faces a Commanders defense that has allowed 30.0 points per game thus far in 2023, the fourth-most in the NFL. |
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D. Adams LV - WR
| GB | | Davante Adams overcame a minor shoulder injury and a rookie quarterback making his NFL debut last week to still haul in eight catches for 75 yards, and if Jimmy Garoppolo is back under center for the Raiders in Week 5, the superstar wideout figures to be his top target, even in a tough matchup against a Packers secondary that ranks in the top seven in catches and receiving yards allowed to WRs this season. |
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T. Atwell LAR - WR
| Phi | | Tutu Atwell has at least eight targets in every game this season for the Rams and will face a suspect Eagles pass defense in Week 5 allowing 260.8 passing yards per tilt, which is 27th in the NFL. |
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T. Etienne Jr. Jax - RB
| @Buf | | Travis Etienne has notched exactly 23 touches in three of Jacksonville's first four games, and he should make the most of his opportunities in Week 5 against a Buffalo defense that's been gashed for 6.0 YPC by running backs. |
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G. Edwards Bal - RB
| @Pit | | Gus Edwards has yet to top 62 rushing yards in a game this season, but he has a chance to break out in Week 5 as the Ravens face a Steelers defense allowing 148.5 rushing yards per game so far in 2023, 29th in the league. |
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J. Sanders Mia - K
| NYG | | Jason Sanders has made four of his six field-goal tries for the Dolphins this season, and in Week 5, he'll get a Giants defense that has given up 30.5 points per game so far in 2023, the third-highest total in the league. |
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A. Lazard NYJ - WR
| @Den | | Allen Lazard has yet to top 61 yards in a game this season for the Jets, but in Week 5, he'll get a Broncos defense that has allowed 35.9 fantasy points per game to wide receivers so far in 2023, the seventh-highest total in the league. |
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G. Wilson NYJ - WR
| @Den | | Garrett Wilson has yet to top 83 yards in an outing this season for the Jets, but in Week 5, he'll get a Broncos defense that has allowed 35.9 fantasy points per game to wide receivers so far in 2023, the seventh-highest total in the league. |
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C. Watson GB - WR
| @LV | | Christian Watson hauled in two of his four targets in his season debut for the Packers after recovering from a hamstring injury, and in Week 5 he gets a Raiders defense that ranks 24th in yards per target allowed to opposing WRs so far in 2023. |
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D. Henry Ten - RB
| @Ind | | Derrick Henry had at least 100 yards and a touchdown in the same game seven times last season, and the star Tennessee RB is coming off his first such game of 2023 ahead of a Week 5 road matchup with a Colts defense that's allowing 126.8 rushing yards per game. |
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T. Conklin NYJ - TE
| @Den | | Tyler Conklin has seen at least five targets in each of the Jets' last three games, and in Week 5, he'll get a Broncos defense that has given up three touchdowns to tight ends this season, the second-highest total in the league. |
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D. Moore Chi - WR
| @Was | | DJ Moore has topped 100 receiving yards in two of the Bears' last three contests, and he faces a Commanders defense in Week 5 that has allowed six touchdowns to opposing wide receivers this year, tied for most in the NFL. |
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R. Doubs GB - WR
| @LV | | Romeo Doubs is coming off an impressive nine-catch, 95-yard performance last week, and could be in store for another big game in Week 5 as the Packers face a Las Vegas defense that has surrendered six receiving touchdowns to opposing WRs this season, tied for most in the NFL. |
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S. Howell Was - QB
| Chi | | Sam Howell rebounded with 290 passing yards and a touchdown last game for Washington and will face a suspect Bears defense in Week 5 in the bottom five of the NFL in terms of passing yards allowed and passing touchdowns surrendered in 2023. |
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T. Allgeier Atl - RB
| Hou | | Tyler Allgeier has seen his role decrease each week and he had only eight touches in Week 4 as Atlanta heads into a Week 5 matchup against the Texans. |
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H. Butker KC - K
| @Min | | Harrison Butker has yet to miss a kick this season, and he figures to see plenty of opportunities in Week 5 as Kansas City faces a Vikings team that's giving up 23.8 points per game, ranking in the bottom half of the league. |
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A. Jones GB - RB
| @LV | | Aaron Jones only saw six touches last game in his return from a hamstring injury, but he'll have extra time to get healthy as the Packers don't play until Monday night in Week 5, facing a Raiders defense that ranks 26th in rushing yards allowed to RBs so far in 2023. |
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D. Cook NYJ - RB
| @Den | | Dalvin Cook is averaging 2.5 yards per carry so far this season for the Jets, but in Week 5, he gets a Broncos defense that has allowed 40.5 fantasy points per game to running backs in 2023, the highest total in the league. |
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B. Maher LAR - K
| Phi | | Brett Maher has made three field goals in every game this season for the Rams and will face an Eagles squad in Week 5 allowing 22.5 points per contest, which is 16th in the NFL. |
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J. Jacobs LV - RB
| GB | | Josh Jacobs topped 100 scrimmage yards and scored a rushing touchdown last week for the first time this season, and he could be headed for another big performance in Week 5 as the Raiders face a Packers defense that's allowing 155.3 rushing yards per game, 30th in the league. |
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J. Love GB - QB
| @LV | | Jordan Love has a solid 8:3 TD:INT through four games for the Packers, and in Week 5 he'll face a Raiders defense that ranks 29th in QB rating against so far in 2023. |
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N. Folk Ten - K
| @Ind | | Nick Folk has made all 10 of his field-goal attempts for the Titans, and the veteran kicker will look to stay perfect in Week 5 against a Colts team that's giving up 24.8 PPG. |
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D. Hopkins Ten - WR
| @Ind | | DeAndre Hopkins has 31 targets while no other Titans teammate has more than 16, and that robust volume could lead to substantial Week 5 production against a Colts secondary that has allowed 783 yards and five touchdowns to wide receivers -- both seventh-most in the league. |
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M. Stafford LAR - QB
| Phi | | Matthew Stafford is tending to a hip injury but should suit up in Week 5 for the Rams versus an Eagles defense allowing 260.8 passing yards per contest, which is 27th in the NFL. |
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R. Cobb NYJ - WR
| @Den | | Randall Cobb has not topped 12 yards in a contest all season for the Jets, and in Week 5, he'll get a Broncos defense that has allowed 35.9 fantasy points per game to wide receivers so far in 2023, the seventh-highest total in the league. |
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R. Tannehill Ten - QB
| @Ind | | Ryan Tannehill's averaging just 197 passing yards per game and has a 2:4 TD:INT while managing Tennessee's run-heavy offense, but the veteran QB could be asked to shoulder a larger load in Week 5 against a vulnerable Colts secondary that's allowing the fifth-most passing yards. |
New Player Note
M. Prater Ari - K
| Cin | | Matt Prater has connected on nine field goals through four games for the Cardinals and will face a struggling Bengals squad in Week 5 allowing 23.5 points per tilt, which is 17th in the NFL. |
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T. Hockenson Min - TE
| KC | | T.J. Hockenson saw a season-low three targets last week for the Vikings after fetching eight-plus targets in each of the first three games this season, and he faces a Chiefs defense in Week 5 that has allowed 22 receptions to opposing tight ends so far in 2023, tied for the fifth-highest total in the NFL. |
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J. Smith Atl - TE
| Hou | | Jonnu Smith has at least four receptions in each of his last three games as the Falcons head into a Week 5 matchup against a Texans defense that has allowed a league-average 8.6 fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends. |
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E. Pineiro Car - K
| @Det | | Eddy Pineiro has made multiple field goals in each of his last three games as the Panthers head into a Week 5 matchup against the Lions. |
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R. Shaheed NO - WR
| @NE | | After a hot start to the season, Rashid Shaheed has only three receptions for 33 yards across his last two games as the Saints head into a Week 5 matchup against a New England secondary that has allowed a league-average 29.1 fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers. |
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D. Swift Phi - RB
| @LAR | | D'Andre Swift has either 100 rushing yards or a touchdown, or both, in each of the last three games for the Eagles and will face a Rams squad in Week 5 allowing 111 rushing yards per outing, which is 14th in the NFL. |
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L. Jackson Bal - QB
| @Pit | | Lamar Jackson is coming off a four-touchdown performance, two each through the air and on the ground, but in Week 5, the Ravens battle a Steelers team he's never run for a TD against and which has held him to a 4:6 TD:INT in five career meetings. |
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C. Olave NO - WR
| @NE | | Chris Olave was harmed by the Saints' poor passing game in Week 4 against Tampa Bay and will head into a Week 5 matchup against a New England defense that has allowed a league-average 28.3 fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers this season. |
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C. Okonkwo Ten - TE
| @Ind | | Chigoziem Okonkwo has yet to exceed 35 yards in a game this season, but in Week 5, Tennessee's top tight end draws a Colts defense that's tied for the sixth-most yards allowed to the position (234). |
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K. Fairbairn Hou - K
| @Atl | | Ka'imi Fairbairn has attempted three field goals in each of Houston's first four games heading into a Week 5 road tilt against a Falcons team that's allowing 19.3 PPG -- 10th-fewest in the NFL. |
New Player Note
J. Dotson Was - WR
| Chi | | Jahan Dotson found the end zone last game for Washington and will face a Bears defense in Week 5 that's surrendered 10 passing touchdowns thus far thus season, which is second-worst in the NFL. |