The Post’s Drew Loftis evaluates all the relevant fantasy football news ahead of Week 5 of the 2020 NFL season.
Big weeks
Daniel Jones QB, Giants, at Cowboys (FanDuel $7,000/DraftKings $5,400)
Dallas has trouble stopping the passing game, at least when it isn’t struggling to stop the run. Since the Giants can’t run the ball with any consistency, expect Jones and his air crew to post strong fantasy numbers.
Justin Jefferson WR, Vikings, at Seahawks (FD $5,700/DK $5,500)
When you see an area struggle on a particular defense for multiple weeks, jump the trend. We’re going to keep attacking the Seahawks’ pass defense until it burns us.
T.Y. Hilton WR, Colts, at Browns (FD $5,700/DK $4,900)
We expect a Hilton-Philip Rivers connection to get established eventually. This is a good week to start, against the second-most generous defense to opposing WRs so far this season.
Eric Ebron TE, Steelers, vs. Eagles (FD $5,100/DK $4,000)
Worth a shot to see if he can build on strong Week 3, against one of the three worst defenses against tight ends.
Small Weaks
Carson Wentz QB, Eagles, at Steelers (FD $7,200/DK $5,600)
Without a rushing TD in three straight weeks, his miserable fantasy numbers would be even worse. Steelers are coming off a week of unexpected rest and are among the better defenses in the league so far.
Christian Kirk WR, Cardinals, at Jets (FD $5,600/DK $4,700)
Assuming this game gets played this week, after a reported positive test among the Jets, we still aren’t ready to invest confidently in Kirk. Was eager to grab him, just not eager to start him.
Odell Beckham Jr. WR, Browns, vs. Colts (FD $6,800/DK $6,400)
Don’t chase the points. If you had found an alternative based on Odell’s slow start, go back to that this week against a tough Indy D. Also, the wheel has been greased, so it’s time for Browns’ offense to turn attention to Jarvis Landry for a week.
Hayden Hurst TE, Falcons, vs. Panthers (FD $5,700/DK $4,700)
The new Atlanta tight end just isn’t getting quality targets. He has just two red zone targets this season. If you have another option, use it.
Fantasy Insanity’s Daily Duel
Drew Loftis and Jarad Wilk submit dueling rosters into a DFS contest:
Site: DraftKings
Slate: Sun. main (10 games)
Type: $12 tourney
Top Prize: $30K
Pot: $300K
Drew’s Crew
QB: Teddy Bridgewater (Car, at Atl) $5,900
RB: Mike Davis (Car, at Atl) $6,400
RB: Todd Gurley II (Atl, vs. Car) $5,700
WR: D.J. Moore (Car, at Atl) $6,000
WR: Calvin Ridley (Atl, vs. Car) $7,500
WR: Deebo Samuel (SF, vs. Mia) $5,300
TE: Mo Alie-Cox (Ind, at Cle) $4,200
Flex: Darius Slayton (NYG, at Dal) $4,800
DST: Steelers (Pit, vs. Phi) $3,800
Wilk’s Warriors
QB: Teddy Bridgewater (Car, at Atl) $5,900
RB: Mike Davis (Car, at Atl) $6,400
RB: Clyde Edwards-Helaire (KC, vs. Oak) $6,800
WR: Robby Anderson (Car, at Atl) $5,900
WR: Diontae Johnson (Pit, vs. Phi) $5,600
WR: Olamide Zaccheaus (Atl, vs. Car) $3,000
TE: Dalton Schultz (Dal, vs. NYG) $4,800
Flex: Ezekiel Elliott (Dal, vs. NYG) $7,800
DST: Cowboys (Dal, vs. NYG) $3,100
Season risked: $39
Winnings: Drew $75, Jarad $25
