Notes:
• The biggest pieces of news coming out of Week 4 are the injuries to running backs Javonte Williams and Cordarrelle Patterson. Melvin Gordon is likely rostered already but go after Tyler Allgeier, my sleeper during the offseason.
• Jamaal Williams is a force whether D’Andre Swift plays or not. He’s a RB2 while Swift is out, but he’s earned a FLEX role once Swift is back.
• Miles Sanders had arguably the best game of his career in Week 4, but temper your expectations moving forward. The weather played an important role in his number of touches. We need to see more of that before claiming him a RB1.
• The Dolphins receivers drop a bit in my player rankings with Tua Tagovailoa out for the foreseeable future with a concussion.
• Tom Brady finally had one of his signature performances with his receiving corps getting healthier. If I had to choose between him and Aaron Rodgers the rest of the campaign, I want Brady.
• Those who used an early pick on Kyle Pitts are kicking themselves, as the second-year tight end only has 10 catches for 150 yards in four games.
• Remember to check the weather heading into Sunday for your kicker selection.
• There’s another game in London this week that will kickoff at 9:30 a.m. EST between the Giants and Packers.
Thursday Night Game: Colts vs. Broncos
Sunday Night Game: Bengals vs. Ravens
Monday Night Game: Raiders vs. Chiefs
Top Pickups of the Week: Jared Goff, Tyler Allgeier, Brian Robinson, Michael Gallup, Robert Tonyan
Buy Low: Dak Prescott, Breece Hall, Jeff Wilson, Devin Singletary, Christian Watson, Drake London
Sell High: Joe Burrow, Josh Jacobs, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Melvin Gordon, Diontae Johnson, DK Metcalf, T.J. Hockenson
Send to the Waiver Wire: Justin Fields, Michael Carter, Robbie Anderson, Julio Jones, Hunter Henry
Start ‘Em:
Quarterback: Trevor Lawrence
Running Back: Miles Sanders
Wide Receiver: Michael Gallup
Tight End: Robert Tonyan
Defense: Jaguars
Sit ‘Em:
Quarterback: Kyler Murray
Running Back: Rashaad Penny
Wide Receiver: D.J. Moore
Tight End: Kyle Pitts
Defense: Steelers
Sleepers:
Quarterback: Bailey Zappe
Running Back: Tyler Allgeier
Wide Receiver: Devin Duvernay
Tight End: Tyler Conklin
Defense: Titans
NFL Picks for Week 5:
Weekly Pick ‘Em (Season Record: 34-29-1)
Broncos (vs. Colts)
Packers (vs. Giants)
Bills (vs. Steelers)
Chargers (at Browns)
Jaguars (vs. Texans)
Vikings (vs. Bears)
Patriots (vs. Lions)
Saints (vs. Seahawks)
Dolphins (at Jets)
Buccaneers (vs. Falcons)
Titans (at Commanders)
49ers (at Panthers)
Eagles (at Cardinals)
Rams (vs. Cowboys)
Ravens (vs. Bengals)
Chiefs (vs. Raiders)
Five Picks Against The Spread (Season Record: 10-10)
Saints -6 vs. Seahawks
Chargers -3 at Browns
Jets +3.5 vs. Dolphins
49ers -4.5 at Panthers
Ravens -3 vs. Bengals
Five Over-Under Totals (Season Record: 11-9)
Lions-Patriots under 46.5
Seahawks-Saints over 45.5
49ers-Panthers under 39.5
Eagles-Cardinals over 49.5
Raiders-Chiefs over 51
One Bold Prediction for the Week
Week 1: Baker Mayfield and Russell Wilson each throw for 300 yards and two touchdowns against their former teams. (miss)
Week 2: Four different wide outs finish with over 100 receiving yards in the two Monday night games. (miss)
Week 3: Jalen Hurts has five total touchdowns against the Commanders. (miss)
Week 4: Lamar Jackson has over 500 yards of offense against the Bills. (miss)
Week 5: Josh Allen finishes with more rushing yards than the entire Steelers offense.
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