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October 3, 2024 • 1hr 14min
Starts of the Week + Week 5 Breakdown! - Fantasy Football Podcast for 10/3
Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast
This episode of the Fantasy Footballers podcast focused on previewing the Week 5 matchups and providing start/sit advice. The hosts - Andy, Jason, and Mike - discussed the latest NFL news, gave their "Starts of the Week" picks, and broke down the key fantasy implications for each game on the schedule. They also provided updates on notable injuries affecting fantasy-relevant players.
Starts of the Week + Week 5 Breakdown! - Fantasy Football Podcast for 10/3
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Key Takeaways
- The hosts discussed their "Starts of the Week" picks, including Jordan Love, CJ Stroud, and Brock Purdy at QB
- Travis Etienne was highlighted as a strong RB start against the Colts' poor run defense
- The hosts are concerned about Mark Andrews' lack of production but still view him as a must-start TE
- There was debate about whether to start Tyreek Hill with the Dolphins' QB issues, with some hesitation to start him over other WR2/3 options
- The Washington Commanders offense has looked excellent recently but faces a tougher test against Cleveland this week
- Jonathan Taylor is questionable but would be a top play if active against Jacksonville
- The hosts are monitoring injuries to key players like Joe Mixon, Devin Singletary, and Rashee Rice
Introduction
This episode of the Fantasy Footballers podcast focused on previewing the Week 5 matchups and providing start/sit advice. The hosts - Andy, Jason, and Mike - discussed the latest NFL news, gave their "Starts of the Week" picks, and broke down the key fantasy implications for each game on the schedule. They also provided updates on notable injuries affecting fantasy-relevant players.
Topics Discussed
NFL News and Notes (3:37)
- Davante Adams is not expected to play this week due to a hamstring injury. There is speculation he may have played his last game as a Raider, with trade rumors swirling.
- Malik Neighbors is unlikely to be ready for Week 5 as he deals with a concussion.
- Devin Singletary is dealing with a groin injury but has a chance to play this week.
- Joe Mixon did not practice on Wednesday, putting his status in question for Week 5.
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire was designated to return from the NFI list, further muddying the Chiefs backfield.
- Nick Chubb was designated to return from the PUP list in a surprisingly quick recovery from his knee injury.
Starts of the Week (13:55)
The hosts gave their top "Start of the Week" picks at each position:
Quarterbacks
- Andy: Jordan Love vs. Rams
- Jason: CJ Stroud vs. Bills
- Mike: Brock Purdy vs. Cardinals
Running Backs
- Andy: Joe Mixon vs. Bills (if healthy) or Chuba Hubbard vs. Bears
- Jason: Travis Etienne vs. Colts
- Mike: Trey Sermon vs. Jaguars (if Jonathan Taylor is out)
Wide Receivers
- Andy: Davian Wicks vs. Rams
- Jason: Brian Thomas Jr. vs. Colts
- Mike: Jordan Whittington vs. Packers
Tight Ends
- Andy: Jake Ferguson vs. Steelers
- Jason: Tucker Kraft vs. Rams
- Mike: Juwan Johnson vs. Chiefs
Jets at Vikings (29:25)
- The Vikings are 2.5 point favorites with a low 40 point over/under
- There are concerns about Breece Hall's production, but he could see more work in the passing game this week
- The hosts debated whether to start Sam Darnold as a QB1 this week against his former team
- Garrett Wilson has yet to finish as a WR2 or better this season, causing some hesitation about his weekly start status
Panthers at Bears (36:20)
- The Bears are 4 point home favorites with a 41 point over/under
- D'Andre Swift has a great matchup and should be started with confidence
- Chuba Hubbard was highlighted as a strong RB2 play this week
- There was debate about the Bears WRs, with DJ Moore still viewed as the top option to start
Ravens at Bengals (40:50)
- The Ravens are 2.5 point road favorites in a game with a 49 point over/under
- There are concerns about Mark Andrews' lack of production, but the hosts still view him as a must-start TE
- Zay Flowers has disappointed recently but still has upside in this matchup
- The Bengals RB situation is murky, with Zack Moss and Chase Brown likely to split work
Dolphins at Patriots (47:15)
- The Patriots are 1 point home favorites in a low-scoring game with a 36.5 point over/under
- There was significant debate about whether to start Tyreek Hill given the Dolphins' QB issues
- Rhamondre Stevenson is still viewed as a must-start despite recent struggles
- The hosts recommended benching most Dolphins and Patriots players outside of the top options
Browns at Commanders (52:55)
- The Commanders are 3.5 point home favorites with a 43.5 point over/under
- There was debate about whether the Commanders offense can continue its hot streak against a tough Browns defense
- Sam Howell was recommended as a streaming QB option
- Terry McLaurin was discussed as a potential sell-high candidate
- David Njoku could be a strong TE play if he returns from injury
Colts at Jaguars (1:00:25)
- The Jaguars are 3 point home favorites with a 46 point over/under
- Trevor Lawrence was recommended as a solid streaming QB option
- Christian Kirk has seen increased targets recently and is a strong WR2/3 play
- Jonathan Taylor would be a top RB play if active, but his status is uncertain
- There was discussion about the fantasy impact if Anthony Richardson is able to play
Parlay Picks (1:05:35)
The hosts gave their parlay picks for the week:
- Andy: Zach Ertz over 25.5 receiving yards
- Jason: Jordan Mason anytime touchdown
- Mike: Joe Burrow over 250 passing yards
Conclusion
The hosts provided extensive analysis on the Week 5 matchups, highlighting key start/sit decisions and injury situations to monitor. There was significant debate around players like Tyreek Hill, Mark Andrews, and the Commanders offense. The episode gave listeners actionable advice to help set their fantasy lineups for the week ahead.
Key things for fantasy managers to watch include the status of injured players like Joe Mixon and Jonathan Taylor, the performance of struggling stars like Mark Andrews, and whether hot offenses like the Commanders can keep up their production against tougher opponents. The hosts emphasized the importance of matchups and recent trends when making start/sit decisions for Week 5.