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Article6 Fantasy Football Smash Starts: Week 5 (2026)
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Even if you've never picked up a football before, you can likely throw for 200 yards against the Lions. They've surrendered 27.9 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks over the first month, the most in the NFL, allowing 21.5+ points in every contest.
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Brissett is a smash start against league-worst Lions pass defense allowing 27.9 QB points per game.

Despite disappointing 10.4 fantasy points in Week 4 with three interceptions, Brissett is a smash start in Week 5 against Detroit. The Lions have surrendered 27.9 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, the most in the NFL, allowing 21.5+ points in every contest. Detroit has given up 327 passing yards and 2.8 touchdowns to quarterbacks this season. Bryce Young completed 70.7% of passes for 329 yards, two touchdowns and 21.5 fantasy points against Detroit last week despite missing Jalen Coker, demonstrating the matchup's appeal.

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