These Players Are About to Smash in Week 5

Has a very high-end ceiling in the Lions-Cardinals matchup despite the matchup tilting toward tight ends. The source would still start him in fantasy football alongside Jameson Williams, though Sam Laapora is preferred due to the Cardinals' tendency to limit wide receiver targets. Amon-Ra is highlighted as an explosive player who can flip games instantly and generate 50-70 yards on a single play.

The source expresses concern that DJ Moore will not play in Week 5, stating 'I don't think DJ Moore is going to play.' This injury absence would have downstream effects on teammate targets; the source notes that if DJ Moore misses, the Cleo Shakir projection should be higher given the increased target opportunity, but if DJ Moore plays, 'the Shakir projection should be a little bit lower.' The source acknowledges the uncertainty: 'It's tough for like fantasy football because you probably will not know by Sunday.'

Explosive player in the Lions-Cardinals matchup who can flip games instantly and generate 50-70 yards on a single play, instantly getting the other side back on the field in a more competitive or trailing script. The source highlights the matchup as a spot to attack with explosive players.

Isaiah Likely is the Giants' slot receiver and receives the majority of targets along with Malik Neighbors. However, Likely has a poor matchup against the Commanders, who are the second-worst matchup for slot wide receivers. Likely runs 78 routes from the slot compared to only 5 routes in line and 17 routes from out wide, making him vulnerable to the Commanders' slot coverage. This poor matchup is a reason to prefer Neighbors over Likely in this game.

Passing yards projection of 270.5 is higher than the line; Hurts is highlighted as an appealing play in the Lions-Cardinals matchup, which features a dome game with two mediocre defenses and explosive offenses willing to drop back 50+ times.

Has a very high-end ceiling in the Lions-Cardinals matchup despite the matchup tilting toward tight ends. The source would still start him in fantasy football alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown, though Sam Laapora is preferred due to the Cardinals' tendency to limit wide receiver targets. Jameson is highlighted as an explosive player who can flip games instantly and generate 50-70 yards on a single play.

The source projects Jordan Love higher than 224.5 passing yards in the Bears-Packers game. The source expects a back-and-forth aerial game due to the Packers' poor run-blocking offensive line, the Bears potentially being more pass-heavy if Montez Manungai is limited or out with turf toe, and two defenses that aren't elite against the pass. The source notes both quarterbacks can perform against these defenses despite not being elite themselves.

The source projects Luther Burden higher than 49.5 receiving yards in the Bears-Packers game. This projection is part of the source's thesis for an aerial-heavy game driven by the Packers' poor run-blocking offensive line and two defenses that aren't elite against the pass. Chicago is a top-10 matchup for wide receiver receiving, and the game script should favor passing volume from both sides.

Functioning as a sacrificial X-wide receiver running clear out routes to get things open underneath for Michael Wilson and McBride. The source notes Marvin does not look good out there and really doesn't look like he wants to be getting the football. The team is hyperfocusing on Wilson and McBride instead, limiting Marvin's target upside.

The source projects Matthew Golden higher than 49.5 receiving yards in the Bears-Packers game. This projection does not require a shootout; the source notes that both quarterbacks hitting 225 passing yards is achievable in a normal game script. The Packers are the number two schedule-adjusted matchup for wide receivers, allowing a 10% boost to catch rate. With Tyson Beant likely needing to throw more than he did against the Jets (where Chicago ran heavily), and with Jordan Love playing well, the source expects Golden to hit downfield in what should be a competitive divisional game.

The source projects Michael Wilson higher than 75.5 receiving yards in the Lions-Cardinals matchup. Wilson is highlighted as an appealing play despite the Cardinals limiting wide receiver targets more than any team; Wilson and McBride are hyperfocused targets, with Wilson very much wanting the football when running routes. The source also identifies Wilson as in contention for targets in a high-ceiling Cardinals offense game, noting 'I like all of them' alongside Bealt Tutin and Malik Neighbors, with all having very high-end ceilings.

Diggs has not practiced through Thursday with a hamstring injury; there is a chance he misses Week 5. If Diggs and McLuren both miss or are limited due to hamstring injuries, the team cannot center the game plan around both receivers, potentially reducing their involvement even if they play. The source recommends monitoring Friday's practice status before locking in plays, as if they don't practice on Friday, they're probably not going to play.

The source projects Trey McBride higher than 81.5 receiving yards in the Lions-Cardinals matchup. McBride is highlighted as an appealing play in a dome game with two mediocre defenses and explosive offenses willing to drop back 50+ times. The Cardinals are the number three matchup for tight ends, and McBride is a primary target alongside Michael Wilson. The upside of this game is described as absolutely insane.

The source projects Will Shipley higher than 14.5 receiving yards in the Eagles-Jaguars London game. Shipley is identified as the Eagles' receiving back regardless of who else is elevated to the roster, and the source expects the Eagles to fall behind, creating a game script favorable for passing-down work. The source notes Shipley is a good passing-down back and that other elevated running backs won't be used in the receiving game.