Matchups are the main reason for the abundance of options. A couple teams with no true No. 1 (Redskins, Jaguars) have fantastic matchups (@ Saints, @ Chiefs, respectively), and several of the “matchup-proof” offenses (Chiefs, Vikings) have tough matchups (vs. Jaguars, @ Eagles). This means no big downgrades and several big upgrades. Even the Patriots, with all their “spreading the ball around” (worst four words to a fantasy owner?) get a decent Thursday matchup (vs. Colts) and could be without Rob Gronkowski (ankle), which means all of Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon, Chris Hogan, and Phillip Dorsett are at least in the start/sit conversation.
Week 5 Rankings:Quarterback | Running Back | Tight End | D/ST | Kicker
There are a few potential busts, with the Seahawks receivers facing the Rams and the Eagles receivers facing the Vikings (not that that slowed down the Rams last week). Still, fantasy owners are going to have a tough time whittling their starters down to three, and we’re here to help.
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WEEK 5 PPR RANKINGS: Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end
Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings: WRs
These rankings are for standard, non-PPR leagues
