NFL Week 5 fantasy: Surprises, disappointments & waiver provides

Davis disenchanted in consecutive weeks whereas battling a nagging ankle damage, however he made up for misplaced time with an enormous day towards Pittsburgh. He had a 98-yard landing catch together with a one-handed, 62-yard landing. The three-catch, 171-yard day drew reminders of his unbelievable Divisional Round efficiency towards the Chiefs final yr, and he is set for a rematch towards KC subsequent week.

Ekeler has struggled to get something occurring the bottom within the first 4 weeks of the season, however that modified in a giant means on Sunday. He torched the Browns’ protection with 16 carries for 173 yards and one landing, and Ekeler additionally added a receiving landing. Fantasy managers who paid the hefty value for Ekeler on draft day lastly had cause to smile.

Fournette had one other pedestrian day as a ball service, with 14 carries for 56 yards and one landing. However, he was Tom Brady’s favourite receiver, with a whopping 10 catches for 83 yards and a receiving landing.

Hall has been approaching extra every week, and simply had his greatest efficiency on Sunday.  He completed the sport with 18 carries for 97 yards and a dashing landing, together with two catches for 100 yards. Fantasy managers are joyful to see Hall fulfill the preseason hype.

Even with a struggling opposing protection, the Patriots’ receivers appeared unplayable, with rookie Bailey Zappe beginning beneath heart. Zappe was in a position to execute the quick passing recreation nicely, and Jakobi Meyers was a beneficiary with seven catches for 111 yards and one landing. 

Philadelphia obtained a significant scare from Arizona however was in a position to prevail with a 20-17 win. Arizona’s protection halted Brown in what regarded like a positive matchup, as he completed with solely three catches for 32 yards.

The Packers had been anticipated to roll over the Giants in London, which might be a superb recreation script for Dillon. That did not occur regardless of an early lead, and Dillon had solely six carries for 34 yards.

The wildly productive Lions offense met its match towards Bill Belichick’s Patriots protection, as they had been held scoreless. Goff had an extended day, finishing solely 19-of-35 passes for 229 yards and one interception, giving flashbacks of LIII when he quarterbacked the Rams.

With the Jags closely favored in a house matchup vs. Houston, Robinson regarded like he would obtain loads of work. The Jacksonville offense was lackluster, with solely six factors, and Robinson by no means obtained it going with 10 carries for 27 yards plus two catches for 12 yards.

Miami’s offense was a non-factor after dropping Teddy Bridgewater to damage on the primary drive of the sport. Replacement Skylar Thompson was unable to get something going, so star wideouts Tyreek Hill and Waddle struggled. Waddle was notably quiet, with solely three catches for 23 yards.

Benjamin was the one operating again left standing for the Cardinals on the finish of Sunday’s recreation. Most notably, James Conner suffered a rib damage, and his standing for subsequent week’s recreation is in query. The versatile Benjamin seems like a terrific spot begin subsequent week towards the leaky Seattle protection.

Hill was clearly the participant of the sport for New Orleans, with an unbelievable 9 carries for 112 yards and three touchdowns on the bottom, along with a landing go. He’s now scored a landing in three of the 4 video games he is performed and has been a top quality fantasy tight finish regardless of being touchdown-dependent.

With Kyle Rudolph sidelined, Otton made essentially the most of further snaps. The rookie had six catches for 43 yards as a succesful outlet receiver for Tom Brady and will see further snaps, because of this.

Robinson was anticipated to see restricted taking part in time in his return from a scary gunshot wound, however the rookie nonetheless led Washington with 9 carries. It did not take lengthy for Robinson to grow to be the workforce’s lead again, and he is already a must-add the place he is nonetheless obtainable.

Per week after considered one of his greatest video games, Rashaad Penny suffered a fractured leg that could possibly be season-ending. Fortunately for Seattle, they’ve Walker ready within the wings, and he ran by way of the Saints’ protection with eight carries for 88 yards and one landing. He ought to see the total workload going ahead, and is worthy of high waiver precedence in shallow leagues the place he’s obtainable.