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FANTASY PREVIEW with Exclusive Statistics: EXPLOIT THE MATCHUP in Week 5

It's Week 5, baby! Our @CoachStevenP has FREE fantasy previews using proprietary stats from @FantasyPtsData to make sure you start the right players. Don't skip this must-read weekly article.

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MIA/NE BAL/CIN IND/JAX CLE/WAS BUF/HOU CAR/CHI

LV/DEN ARI/SF GB/LAR NYG/SEA DAL/PIT NO/KC

Miami Dolphins (1-3) vs. New England Patriots (1-3)

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TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Dolphins3rd29th6th9th22.974.362.511.3187.397.8
Patriots17th17th21st24th39.956.26013112.3126.5

Quarterback

Miami Dolphins
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Tyler Huntley29thQB345%11.922.08.0137.081.858.338.58
New England Patriots
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Jacoby Brissett36thQB315%8.425.32.8144.367.354.944.76.2
  • Jacoby Brissett has not scored over 13 fantasy points in a game this year.
  • Patriots have allowed 250 or more passing yards in the last 3 games.

Running Backs

Miami Dolphins
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Raheem Mostert61stRB450%3.96.05.62.344%00001.83-0.33
De’Von Achane12thRB285%16.813.349.516.965%8069.23.80.091.751.36
Jaylen Wright76thOutside the Top 4815%1.85.315.00.831%09.16.30.382.191.13
New England Patriots
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Rhamondre Stevenson26thRB275%11.816.357.011.978%10061.14.60.232.881.23
Antonio Gibson42ndRB370%7.77.325.47.322%022.26.90.173.931.41
Antoinio Gibson to start in Week 5.
  • The Patriots have allowed a rushing touchdown in each game this season.
  • The Dolphins have allowed multi rushing touchdown games in the last 3 weeks.

Pass Catchers

Miami Dolphins
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Tyreek Hill32ndWR277%12.072%7.523.124.835.4125126.721.410.1
Jaylen Waddle51stWR465%9.775%5.015.4253099019.832.46.3
Jonnu Smith (TE)TE32Outside the Top 2445%4.235%3.310.015.357.441010.97.10
New England Patriots
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
K.J. Osborn116thOutside the Top 6010%2.070%3.311.919.826.64013.7202.9
Demario Douglas81stWR555%5.665%3.813.824.881.840019.223.37.5
Ja’Lynn Polk88thOutside the Top 6040%5.062%3.311.921.314.18115.134.422.2
Hunter Henry (TE)TE16TE260%7.277%5.319.3.256270113.717.84.2
  • A Patriots receiver has crossed 50 receiving yards once this year.
  • Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle has combined 33 fantasy points in the last 3 weeks.

Baltimore Ravens (2-2) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (1-3)

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TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Ravens19th4th24th29th27.171.162.826.5209.3220.3
Bengals21st22nd15th6th30.861.757.825.5236102.3

Quarterback

Baltimore Ravens
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Lamar Jackson3rdQB1100%25.327.010.3291.563.960.331.77.3
Cincinnati Bengals
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Joe Burrow8thQB195%20.23.0254.033.567.24824.26.9
  • Lamar Jackson averages almost 70 rushing yards per game against the Bengals. He has 25-plus fantasy points in 3 of the last 4 games.
  • Joe Burrow has over 20 fantasy points in each of the last three 3 games.

Running Backs

Baltimore Ravens
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Derrick Henry4thRB1100%23.420.058.06.454%10062.58.80.142.693.31
Justice Hill30thRB365%11.43.510.116.546%06.37.10.212.642.43
Cincinnati Bengals
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Zack Moss21stRB270%14.612.053.911.270%62.5604.20.152.331.56
Chase Brown35thRB365%10.17.332.66.729%25256.90.213.832.52
  • Derrick Henry has scored in every game this year.
  • The Ravens have not allowed a rushing over 50 rushing yards this year.

Pass Catchers

Baltimore Ravens
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Zay Flowers47thWR280%10.178%6.824.82833.98022924.28.3
Rashod Batemon67thWR550%7.473%3.512.824.88.11621333.315.9
Mark Andrews (TE)TE43TE265%3.154%2.38.261869.420011.631.89.1
Isaiah Likley (TE)TE8TE265%8.958%4.516.5115.850.8101218.821.42.4
Cincinnati Bengals
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Ja’Marr Chase13thWR195%16.888%6.017.935.531.7136224.430.49.4
Tee Higgins52thWR285%9.577%8.011.9432.518.5242313019.5
Andrei Iosivas47thWR560%10.183%4.513.4331.35216313.326.14.3
Mike Gesicki (TE)TE14TE255%7.441%4.814.1818.857.363217.826.75
Erik All Jr. (TE)TE24TE265%5.143%3.08.968.520.65608.907.7
  • The Bengals have allowed the opposing team’s WR1 to finish with a WR2 or better game.
  • Tee Higgins has averaged 18 fantasy points in the last three years versus the Ravens.

MIA/NE BAL/CIN IND/JAX CLE/WAS BUF/HOU CAR/CHI

LV/DEN ARI/SF GB/LAR NYG/SEA DAL/PIT NO/KC

Indianapolis Colts (2-2) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (0-4)

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TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Colts30th14th23rd31st13.776.553.521.3194.5131.8
Jaguars32nd26th29th15th46.350.657.815159.3126.3

Quarterback

Indianapolis Colts
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Anthony Richardson27thQB185%13.119.35.3198.870.138.73112.5
Joe Flacoo*14thQB270%19.026.02.0171.069.242.317.211.7
Jacksonville Jaguars
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Trevor Lawrence24thQB275%14.330.52.0197.57328.93611.1
*Anthony Rcihardson – Game Time Decision Sunday
  • Trevor Lawrence has been under 230 passing yards in every game.
  • Anthony Richardson is averaging a 51% completion percentage and an interception per game.

Running Backs

Indianapolis Colts
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Trey Sermon72ndRB270%2.52.38.61.018%7.717.911.10.221.671
Jacksonville Jaguars
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Travis Etienne29thRB285%11.611.853.411.566%50754.30.172.891.66
Tank Bigsby60thRB360%4.35.323.90.019%33.312.5190.295.292.9
  • THe Jaguars have allowed over 90 all purpose yards to opposing backfields
  • Niether Travis Etienne or Tank Bigsby has produced an RB1 week yet.

Pass Catchers

Indianapolis Colts
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Michael Pittman Jr.55thWR375%9.387%7.328.1623.823.258231.914.36
Josh Downs24thWR375%13.760%7.013.5919.594.953237.8306.9
Adonai Mitchell123rdOutside the Top 6020%1.639%3.312.6213.349.17113.954.519.4
Alec Pierce38thWR550%11.485%3.513.592323.919115.3357.8
Kylen Granson (TE)TE55Outside the Top 2425%1.748%1.03.8813.8603104.216.70
Jacksonville Jaguars
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Christian Kirk50thWR465%10.078%7.322.329.385.527128.741.212
Gabe Davis86thWR550%5.386%5.316.228.8132731618.210.8
Brian Thomas Jr.20thWR280%14.575%6.520.027.820.781324.531.38.6
Evan Engram (TE)*TE61TE175%1.568%4.03.081747.1102500
Brenton Strange (TE)TE19TE260%5.955%3.510.771851.425311.718.28.5
Evan Engram questionable *
  • The Colts have allowed a 100 yard receiver in 3 of the first 4 weeks.
  • Josh Downs and Michael Pittman have the same number of targets over the last two weeks.

Cleveland Browns (1-3) vs. Washington Commanders (3-1)

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TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Browns7th8th20th12th42.652.963.816.5151.594.8
Commanders31st23rd32nd2nd28.865.962.330.3213169.3

Quarterback

Cleveland Browns
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
DeShaun Watson20thQB270%15.237.05.5211.071.649.846.27.1
Washington Commanders
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Jayden Daniels5thQB195%24.426.511.5278.871.758.124.16
  • Cleveland has allowed two quarterbacks to produce 20 or more yards in the first 4 games.
  • DeShaun Watson has been sacked 19 times so far this season.

Running Backs

Cleveland Browns
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Jerome Ford24thRB280%13.09.844.313.569%33.3305.10.133.082.13
D’Onta Foreman74thRB450%2.15.022.71.425%504000.051.750.7
Washington Commanders
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Brian Robinson Jr.17thRB280%15.916.549.310.464%5035.57.60.122.791.86
Austin Ekeler26thRB370%11.84.39.78.539%0247.70.152.234.15
  • Brian Robinson Jr. has 14 or more fantasy points in 3 of this last 4 games.
  • Jerome Ford finish with double digit fantasy points this year when he is able to see 7 targets.

Pass Catchers

Cleveland Browns
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Amari Cooper46thWR190%10.792%9.325.040.32328330.221.36.4
Jerry Jeudy38thWR375%11.484%7.520.3393428221.726.711.1
Elijah Moore88thWR550%5.080%4.512.236.562.331013.2257.8
David Njoku (TE)TE9TE170%8.437%5.03.38202029014.3256.3
Jordan Akins (TE)TE32Outside the Top 2445%4.255%3.59.462436.54908.514.33.4
Washington Comanders
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Terry McLaurin31stWR280%12.582%7.026.427.520.941331.628.617.1
Luke McCaffrey99thOutside the Top 6040%3.749%1.86.615.3824005.344.413.9
Zach Ertz (TE)TE11TE265%8.067%4.015.0924.545.935014.516.715.2
David Njoku questionable
  • The Commanders have allowed 10 receving touchdowns to WRs.
  • Terry McLaurin has 14 or more fantasy points in the last 2 weeks.

Buffalo Bills (3-1) vs. Houston Texans (3-1)

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TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Bills10th31st1st18th16.976.65530.5195.5110.3
Texans26th10th25th4th28.861.26719.8257.8106.8

Quarterback

Buffalo Bills
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Josh Allen6thQB195%23.325.35.5230.054.558.537.87.9
Houston Texans
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
C.J. Stroud11thQB185%19.634.82.8273.861.946.533.87.9
  • Buffalo has not allowed a non-mobile quarterback to throw over 180 passing yards and a touchdown.
  • Houston has allowed the third most passing touchdowns with 8.

Running Backs

Buffalo Bills
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
James Cook13thRB190%16.612.545.09.654%403240.161.562.98
Ray Davis55thOutside the Top 4835%4.56.523.42.919%20800.232.080.81
Houston Texans
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Cam Akers48thRB370%5.99.728.42.635%5036.43.40.283.240.41
Dare Ogunbowale could be sleeper in Week 5.
  • Opposing running backs have finished with 10 or more fantasy points against the Bills
  • James Cook was averaging 18 fantasy points prior to Week 4. Expect a bounce back in Week 5.

Pass Catchers

Buffalo Bills
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Keon Coleman73rdWR465%6.767%2.810.5819.53.827115.82812.2
Curtis Samuel105thWR555%3.430%2.38.659.866.7451148.30
Dalton Kincaid (TE)TE10TE185%8.163%4.517.3119.357.196219.314.82.2
Houston Texans
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Stefon Diggs11thWR285%17.082%8.321.935.56298125.52815.7
Nico Collins3rdWR190%22.783%11.029.13816.4175734.729.224.6
Tank Dell66thWR460%7.566%5.711.332.729.635113.518.815.8
Dalton Schultz (TE)TE27TE265%4.684%4.010.6030.824.427010.24.84.3
  • The Bills have allowed only one receiver over 50 yards this year.

MIA/NE BAL/CIN IND/JAX CLE/WAS BUF/HOU CAR/CHI

LV/DEN ARI/SF GB/LAR NYG/SEA DAL/PIT NO/KC

Carolina Panthers (1-3) vs. Chicago Bears (2-2)

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TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Panthers23rd32nd22nd30th17.679.260.318.3182.5108.5
Bears1st24th7th17th22.97464.319.3165.887.3

Quarterback

Carolina Panthers
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Andy Dalton18thQB260%16.826.01.7182.074.456.414.66.9
Chicago Bears
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Caleb Williams30thQB275%11.835.34.0216.563.852.931.98.5
  • The Bears have allowed just 2 passing touchdowns on the season.
  • Caleb Williams is due for a big touchdown game playing the Panthers who allow the second most in the league.

Running Backs

Carolina Panthers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Chuba Hubbard18thRB190%15.813.856.110.461%71.4755.50.112.962.42
Miles Sanders45thRB455%6.66.325.58.240%14.316.700.122.281.36
Chicago Bears
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
D’Andre Swift25thRB285%12.213.353.012.163%14.3203.80.131.451.58
Roschon Johnson37thRB360%9.43.715.03.537%33.330.800.22.531.2
  • The Bears have allowed an 80-yard rushing in 3 of their first 4 games.
  • The Panthers have allowed an 80 yard rusher and a touchdown in 3 of their last 4 games.

Pass Catchers

Carolina Panthers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Diontae Johnson22ndWR285%14.080%9.829.130.321.576736.424.510.3
Xavier Legette60thWR465%8.362%5.014.92454.263011.1153.7
Tommy Tremble (TE)TE36Outside the Top 2440%3.773%2.35.222038.32009.185.9
Ja’Tavion Sanders (TE)TE50Outside the Top 2435%2.053%1.54.481338.528045.30
Chicago Bears
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
D.J. Moore33rdWR190%11.994%8.524.136.816.384431.122.913.5
Keenan Allen78thWR370%5.970%7.09.920.556.131226.5509.7
Rome Odunze63rdWR370%8.285%5.816.331.835.444417.834.49.2
Cole Kmet (TE)TE6TE170%10.174%5.014.1820.353.155012.228.65.1
  • The Panthers have allowed a receiving touchdown to a receiver in every game.

Las Vegas Riaders (2-2) vs. Denver Broncos (2-2)

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TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Raiders18th25th17th23rd19.877.758.319.5212.576.3
Broncos8th11th3rd13th46.252.461.315.5159.8106.3

Quarterback | Fantasy Preview

Las Vegas Raiders
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Gardner Minshew31stQB315%11.730.82.3223.363.45227.76.5
Denver Broncos
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Bo Nix30thQB320%11.834.55.8192.368.851.739.27.6
  • The Broncos have not allowed a quarterback over 230 passing yards in any game.
  • Bo Nix has only thrown 1 passing touchdown in his first 4 games.

Running Backs | Fantasy Preview

Las Vegas Raiders
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Alexander Mattison33rdRB365%10.44.320.27.441%66.73017.60.122.412.71
Denver Broncos
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Javonte Williams42ndRB275%7.710.038.810.157%33.346.72.50.22.151.08
Jaleel McLaughlin52ndRB455%5.16.826.25.131%33.326.73.70.372.560.63
  • Alexnader Mattison has scored in 3 of his first 4 games and controls 66% of the goaline carries.
  • The Raiders have allowed a 80 yard rusher in 3 of the last 4 games.

Pass Catchers | Fantasy Preview

Las Vegas Raiders
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Jakobi Meyers33rdWR365%11.993%6.820.0032.345.762224.423.34.2
Tre Tucker38thWR555%11.476%5.014.8128.829.689118.616.72.5
Brock Bowers (TE)TE3TE195%10.771%6.017.782554100016.318.22.8
Denver Broncos
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Courtland Sutton47thWR370%10.083%9.026.130.51829632.62012.8
Josh Reynolds70thWR460%7.160%4.312.323.519.146014.733.37.4
Greg Dulcich (TE)TE50Outide the Top 2440%2.047%3.08.7018.8401708.423.51.9
  • Denver has allowed one receiving touchdown this season.
  • The Raiders have allowed, on average, 71 receiving yards to slot receivers.

Arizona Cardinals (1-3) vs. San Francisco 49ers (2-2)

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TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Cardinals28th28th18th11th2173.458.324179.8153.3
49ers9th19th19th7th31.363.465.525.8271.5141.8

Quarterback | Fantasy Preview

Arizona Cardinals
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Kyler Murray10thQB190%19.927.04.0235.374.142.630.58.9
San Francisco 49ers
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Brock Purdy15thQB1 95%18.731.34.5301.371.327.441.710.9
  • Kyler Murray has averaged 52 rushing yards per game versus the 49ers.
  • Brock Purdy has averaged at least two passing touchdowns over his career versus the Cardinals.

Running Backs | Fantasy Preview

Arizona Cardinals
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
James Conner20thRB190%15.116.055.76.566%100757.80.192.312.27
Trey Benson69thOutside the Top 4830%2.86.321.71.917%01000.161.841.4
San Francisco 49ers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Jordan Mason6thRB197%18.622.870.55.678%7575.96.60.213.021.89
  • The Cardinals have allowed a 100 yard rusher in back to back weeks.
  • Since playing for the Cardinals, James Conner is able to average 16 fantasy points per versus the 49ers.

Pass Catchers | Fantasy Preview

Arizona Cardinals
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Marvin Harrison Jr.16thWR190%15.885%7.025.929.321.439628.844.814.8
Michael Wilson65thWR555%8.081%5.018.527.327.522121.33723.7
Greg Dortch70thOutside the Top 6045%7.159%5.018.522.369.779018.831.86.3
Trey McBride (TE)TE3TE190%10.784%7.019.4426.75049023.847.117.2
San Francisco 49ers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Deebo Samuel17thWR195%15.679%8.019.2304066027.327.619.3
Brandon Aiyuk67thWR375%7.477%6.320.031.315.233421.846.227.3
Jauan Jennings8thWR465%18.961%6.821.624.562.265225.334.326.8
George Kittle (TE)TE1TE195%14.486%5.713.602732.164119.716.76.5
  • Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk both have averaged 11 fantasy points over the last 3 years against the Cardinals.
  • The 49ers have allowed an 85 yard receiver in 3 of the first 4 games.

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Green Bay Packers (2-2) vs. Los Angeles Rams (1-3)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

  • Sunday: 4:25 pm @ SoFi Stadium
    • Field Type: Turf
  • Weather – Indoors
  • Green Bay Packers are favored (-3) with an Over/Under 48.5
  • Watch on CBS
TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Packers15th18th26th26th20.973.264.526235.5174.5
Rams29th27th27th28th16.781.959.818.8224.388.3

Quarterback | Fantasy Preview

Green Bay Packers
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Jordan Love1stQB195%27.30.5327.544.06744.529.710.4
Los Angeles Rams
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Matthew Stafford32ndQB270%10.832.50.3244.364.645.735.77.4
  • The Packers have allowed 3 quarterbacks this year over 260 passing yards.
  • Jordan Love has 6 passing touchdowns but 4 turnovers in 2 games.

Running Backs | Fantasy Preview

Green Bay Packers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Josh Jacobs31stRB195%10.817.854.68.267%83.3755.60.142.522.11
Emanuel Wilson44thRB4055%6.77.322.34.919%06.33.40.072.552
Los Angeles Rams
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Kyren Williams5thRB195%20.418.376.810.886%1009200.041.821.71
Blake Corum83rdOutside the Top 485%1.44.08.40.08%00002.251.25
  • Kyren Williams has a rushing touchdown in every game this year.
  • Josh Jacobs has yet to score a rushing touchdown this year.

Pass Catchers | Fantasy Preview

Green Bay Packers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Christian Watson*93rdWR460%4.859%2.06.61229.2263823.116.7
Romeo Doubs*69thWR370%7.279%5.016.4278.328321.633.321.3
Jayden Reed6thWR195%19.456%5.518.024.585.7158021.6207.5
Dontayvion Wicks57thWR375%9.151%5.518.017.833.828421.646.215.1
Tucker Kraft (TE)TE12TE180%7.880%4.313.9321.829.911509.15.91.6
Luke Musgrave (TE)TE53Outside the Top 2445%1.844%1.85.749.321.61504.500
Los Angeles Rams
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Demarcus Robinson76thWR550%6.391%4.313.1303518215.330.614.5
Tyler Johnson84thOutside the Top 6025%5.555%3.811.51831.98227.12811.9
Tutu Atwell60thWR465%8.348%3.811.51634.429016.546.714.9
Jordan Whittington81stWR555%5.637%1.03.31338.57418.236.42.6
Colby Parkinson (TE)TE38TE270%5.889%4.814.6229.315.469114.120.68.2
Both Christian Watson & Romeo Doubs are doubtful * Bo Melton has deep sleeper appeal
  • The Packers have allowed a touchdown to a receiver in every game.

New York Giants (1-3) vs. Seattle Seahawks (3-1)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Giants16th13th16th14th28.866.263.315211.585.3
Seahawks11th20th8th22nd26.866.26625.5280.8106.3

Quarterback | Fantasy Preview

New York Giants
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Daniel Jones21stQB250%15.136.05.8237.870.854.9437.6
Seattle Seahawks
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Geno Smith12thQB190%19.239.84.0314.064.14921.27
  • Daniel Jones is averaging 15 more fantasy points on the road than at home.
  • The Giants have allowed multi-touchdown games in 3 of the first 4 weeks.

Running Backs | Fantasy Preview

New York Giants
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Devin Singletary*26thRB365%11.814.056.67.671%4044.45.40.233.070.88
Tyrone Tracy69thRB365%2.83.012.14.225%00001.50.92
Seattle Seahawks
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Ken Walker2ndRB195%26.316.034.05.063%1008015.60.343.342.38
Zach Charbonnet14thRB460%16.510.544.710.764%5045.500.242.880.83
Devin Singletary – Doubtful*
  • The Seattle run defense is dominant at home (54) and then on the road (102) against rushing yards.
  • Ken Walker has 4 rushing touchdowns in 2 games this year.

Pass Catchers | Fantasy Preview

New York Gaints
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Wan’Dale Robinson28thWR370%13.264%9.526.42981106026.521.912
Darius Slayton81stOutside the Top 6050%5.682%3.59.73018.31818.816.713.6
Theo Johnson (TE)TE55Outside the Top 2435%1.779%2.05.5625.851.52313.9161.4
Seattle Seahawks
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
D.K. Metcalf9thWR195%17.785%9.022.63716.2137127.522.26.8
Tyler Lockett52ndWR465%9.566%6.516.432.329.550117.629.57.5
Jaxon Smith-Njigba33rdWr375%11.984%8.320.837.386.6116221.623.66.7
Noah Fant (TE)TE22TE260%5.564%3.89.4326.559.446112.710.30
  • Seattle has allowed one receiver over 55 yards this year.
  • WR1s have done well against the Gaints secondary this year.

Dallas Cowboys (2-2) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Cowboys22nd30th14th8th16.98061.824.3255.575.3
Steelers6th1st11th20th22.47264.318.8189.3128.5

Quarterback

Dallas Cowboys
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Dak Prescott7thQB280%20.837.31.8273.871.148.928.68.4
Pittsburgh Steelers
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Justin Fields9thQB190%19.927.39.5243.862.449.232.36.8

Running Backs

Dallas Cowboys
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Ezekiel Elliott48thRB445%5.96.028.5.332%5033.3001.641.96
Rico Dowdle39thRB365%9.08.540.07.945%016.700.092.321.62
Pittsburgh Steelers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Najee Harris34thRB275%10.317.049.313.857%28.6502.90.122.121.24
  • Dallas haven’t allowed a running back to score since Week 1.
  • Rico Dowdle (19) has doubled the amount of carries over Ezekiel Elliot (8) over the last 2 weeks.

Pass Catchers

Dallas Cowboys
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
CeeDee Lamb14thWR195%16.282%8.021.13354.5159226.237.821.5
Jalen Tolbert58thWR555%8.875%4.812.531.530.21511417.618.9
Jake Ferguson (TE)TE5TE195%10.667%7.715.1326.358.278019.823.87.1
Pittsburgh Steelers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
George Pickens38thWR275%11.476%7.326.61272535435.341.716
Calvin Austin75thWR550%6.449%2.59.1717.366.763114.729.48.7
Pat Freiermuth (TE)TE7TE170%9.772%5.018.35254675019.147.15.4

New Orleans Saints (2-2) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (4-0)

Pre-Game Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Saints4th12th10th21st35.562.760.831.8201.5147.5
Chiefs20th2nd13th32nd35.354.959.823215.8112.5

Quarterback | Fantasy Preview

New Orleans Saints
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Derek Carr16thQB265%17.825.02.0211.56747.827.18.3
Kansas City Chiefs
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Patrick Mahomes17thQB280%17.130.34.3230.069.461.936.25.4
  • Derck Carr is only averaging 9 fantasy points when throwing for me than 24 attempts.
  • The Saints have only allowed 1 passing touchdown through 4 games.

Running Backs | Fantasy Preview

New Orleans Saints
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Alvin Kamara1stRB190%26.720.058.019.871%58.353.16.30.11.952.58
Jamaal Williams51stOutside the top 4845%5.25.816.75.923%021.900.092.960.83
Kansas City Chiefs
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Samaje Perine57thRB455%4.42.89.95.827%11.1500.092.091.45
Carson Steele73rdOutside the top 4835%2.27.025.24.128%44.44000.142.541.21
Kareem Hunt32ndRB275%10.514.012.62.545%033.300.212.712.21
  • The Chiefs haven’t allowed a 50 yard rusher this season.

Pass Catchers | Fantasy Preview

New Orleans Saints
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Chris Olave26thWR280%13.377%6.023.7622.527.874227.926.723.6
Rashid Shaheed28thWR465%13.272%6.324.7521.826.484232.414.314.3
Juwan Johnson (TE)TE38TE255%3.549%1.55.941229.21514.422.25.4
Taysom Hill (TE)TE15TE260%7.333%1.02.974.330.8313.8018.2
Kansas City Chiefs
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 5 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Xavier Worthy37thWR275%11.664%4.514.924.533.780316.715.44.5
JuJu Smith-Shuster109thWR560%2.451%2.06.610.550913.6209.4
Travis Kelce (TE)TE13TE195%7.786%5.317.3625.845.660020.230.86.8

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Table of Contents

Quarterbacks
FP/GFantasy Points per Game
YPAPassing Yards per Attempt
SCRMQB Rush Attempts per Game
YDS/GYards Per Game
First Read %Percentage of Throws to the QB’s 1st Read or Designed Throws
YAC %Percentage of Passing Yards that come after the catch
Press %Percentage of Dropbacks Under Pressure
ADOTAverage Depth of Target
Running Backs
FP/GFantasy Points per Game
ATT/GAttempts per Game
ATT %Team Carry Share
TGT %Team Target Share
Off. Snaps/GOffensive Snaps per Game
i5 %Percentage of Team’s Inside-the-5 Carries
i20 %Percentage of Team’s Inside-the-20 Carries
EXP RUN %Percentage of Runs to go for 15+ Yards
MTF/ATTMissed Tackles Forced per Attempt
YACO/ATTYards After Contact per Attempt
YBCO/ATTYards Before Contact per Attempt
Pass Catchers
FP/GFantasy Points per Game
Off. Snaps/GOffensive Snaps Per Game
TGT/GTargets Per Game
TGT %Team Target Share
RTE/GRoutes Run Per Game
SLOT RTE %Percentage of Routes Run from the Slot
YACYards After the Catch
EZTGTEndzone Targets
1READ %Percentage of Team’s 1st Read and Designed Targets
MAN WIN RATEPercentage of Routes against Man Coverage with a Positive Separation Score
ZONE WIN RATEPercentage of Routes against Zone Coverage with a Positive Separation Score

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