Before jumping into the team-by-team rundown, I won one of three with my 50/50 lineup. It's either a tie or a loss.
For those who used it, tell me how you did so I can make a more accurate call.
Titans -- Derrick Henry ran well on 11 carries, and Dion Lewis ran poorly and lost a fumble. Henry remains unstartable, but yesterday was the first time Henry held a clear advantage.
Bills -- 43 running plays and 10 completed passes. Only once this year has a Bills player exceeded 40 yards receiving. Simply insane from a fantasy perspective, and yet not all that surprising when you see who's on the field.
Packers -- Missing his two top wideouts, Aaron Rodgers shook off a terrible first half to post a fantastic 442/3 line. Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Equanimeous St. Brown might not displace Geronimo Allison (though it's entirely possible), but surely they're capable of knocking the perennially overrated Randall Cobb down the depth chart.
Lions -- Kenny Golladay led all Detroit receivers, and it wasn't even close. On the year he now has four fantastic fantasy performances and one very good one.
Jaguars -- T.J. Yeldon produced his second straight QB1 performance in relief of Leonard Fournette, who could miss more time. Exhibit Z why handcuff RBs are difference makers. Oh, and Corey Grant's season-ending injury simply cements Yeldon's value.
Chiefs -- Tyreek Hill has been barely adequate the past three weeks. He's due for a breakout, as he's too good to be contained much longer.
Broncos -- Demaryius Thomas came alive after three forgettable games -- and of course it game on a day when I advised some folks to bench him. The concern, though, is that he hasn't caught more than six balls this year and is averaging only six targets in each of his last three contests. This offense simply cannot consistently reward a #1 or #2 WR, even one as talented as Thomas.
Jets -- If you started Isaiah Crowell and Robby Anderson, you deserve your own blog.
Falcons -- A weird result, to say the least. Pittsburgh entered the game terrible against the pass, but Matt Ryan couldn't get much going. Most notably, Ito Smith poached a goal-line TD from Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman. Not what anyone wants to see . . . except Ito Smith.
Steelers -- With Le'Veon Bell's return potentially looming in two weeks, Conner's coaching staff finally fed him the ball after three weeks of lesser usage (20, 15, and 12 touches). He came through with a dominating performance. Next week's matchup in Cincy will be tougher. He remains the biggest wild card RB in fantasy.
Giants -- OBJ expressed frustration about the offense this past week, and that probably was enough to earn him 15 targets. At least for one game, he's back where he belongs as a top-10 WR. That said, as you all know, I continue to doubt this team's ability to keep him near-elite.
Panthers -- While it wasn't pretty, Cam Newton played well enough to win. With word that Greg Olsen might return next week, Cam remains a buy-low target.
Ravens -- Did you sell high on John Brown? He's now caught only 19 balls on 44 targets. Widely viewed as Baltimore's unquestioned #1 receiver, Brown remains one of the most overvalued WR2/3's around.
Browns -- My Nick Chubb call didn't pan out. Carlos Hyde and his 3.5 YPC inexplicably remain front-and-center in this backfield. TDs aside, Hyde isn't long for the bellcow role, meaning I still strongly urge folks to sell high.
Dolphins -- I advised many of you not to give up on Kenyan Drake, and he came through. If you can afford the bench space, continue to keep him around. He'll have several more good games this season. Miami can't afford to keep him wrapped up.
Bengals -- Joe Mixon looked great in his return, dispelling reports that he wasn't ready to handle a full load. Fire him up as a weekly top 10-16 RB.
Raiders -- Indy and Oakland have the two worst records in the AFC. Indy's weak standing can be blamed somewhat on injuries. Oakland, not so much. The biggest fantasy impacts were Martavis Bryant rising from the ashes (though I have to believe this will be his highest yardage output of the season), and Jordy Nelson continuing to hover in the WR3 neighborhood, despite being part of a passing attack that's earned only seven TDs in five contests.
Chargers -- The biggest fantasy story is Philip Rivers, who's thrown for multiple scores in six straight games dating back to last season. When it comes to high floors, he's an elite QB.
Vikings -- A huge road win. Latavius Murray does next to nothing on the fantasy scoreboard, but he led the team with 13 touches and easily out-touched everyone else in the backfield. Those collecting handcuffs can more confidently stash Murray even when Dalvin Cook returns.
Eagles -- Wendell Smallwood was one of my favorite sleepers a year or two ago, but he never panned out. This year he barely entered my consciousness, and yet he's been phenomenal while averaging around 10 touches a game. With Corey Clement watching from the sidelines, it's fair to wonder if Smallwood will earn a consistent weekly role behind (or even eventually alongside) the overvalued Jay Ajayi.
Cardinals -- Christian Kirk has fared well in two of three games and has become the best bet in this sub-par receiving corps. As I've said before, given this team's prospects over the summer and their weak QB situation, Larry Fitzgerald might be wishing he'd retired.
49ers -- Alfred Morris stepped up when Matt Breida was knocked out in the first half. If you've somehow held onto Morris this whole time, sell him for whatever you can get, even if Breida's questionable for Week 6.
Rams -- With Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp concussed, Robert Woods became Jared Goff's clear-cut #1 receiver. He'll be a WR1 at Denver if the other two aren't cleared.
Seahawks -- Russell Wilson rebounded nicely, while Chris Carson and Mike Davis excelled. It was an odd combination of success, particularly against a team like the Rams. The backfield remains as muddled as ever. Wilson remains undervalued.
Cowboys -- Dak Prescott probably will end up being Week 5's 25th highest-scoring fantasy QB. If he fares poorly next week, he'll likely be among the five worst fantasy QBs on the season.
Texans -- Alfred Blue came through in a plus matchup. His window, though, is already closing. If you don't need him next week, trade him for something . . . anything. D'Onta Foreman's impending return will transform Blue from a spot starter to a third-stringer.
Titans -- Derrick Henry ran well on 11 carries, and Dion Lewis ran poorly and lost a fumble. Henry remains unstartable, but yesterday was the first time Henry held a clear advantage.
Bills -- 43 running plays and 10 completed passes. Only once this year has a Bills player exceeded 40 yards receiving. Simply insane from a fantasy perspective, and yet not all that surprising when you see who's on the field.
Packers -- Missing his two top wideouts, Aaron Rodgers shook off a terrible first half to post a fantastic 442/3 line. Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Equanimeous St. Brown might not displace Geronimo Allison (though it's entirely possible), but surely they're capable of knocking the perennially overrated Randall Cobb down the depth chart.
Lions -- Kenny Golladay led all Detroit receivers, and it wasn't even close. On the year he now has four fantastic fantasy performances and one very good one.
Jaguars -- T.J. Yeldon produced his second straight QB1 performance in relief of Leonard Fournette, who could miss more time. Exhibit Z why handcuff RBs are difference makers. Oh, and Corey Grant's season-ending injury simply cements Yeldon's value.
Chiefs -- Tyreek Hill has been barely adequate the past three weeks. He's due for a breakout, as he's too good to be contained much longer.
Broncos -- Demaryius Thomas came alive after three forgettable games -- and of course it game on a day when I advised some folks to bench him. The concern, though, is that he hasn't caught more than six balls this year and is averaging only six targets in each of his last three contests. This offense simply cannot consistently reward a #1 or #2 WR, even one as talented as Thomas.
Jets -- If you started Isaiah Crowell and Robby Anderson, you deserve your own blog.
Falcons -- A weird result, to say the least. Pittsburgh entered the game terrible against the pass, but Matt Ryan couldn't get much going. Most notably, Ito Smith poached a goal-line TD from Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman. Not what anyone wants to see . . . except Ito Smith.
Steelers -- With Le'Veon Bell's return potentially looming in two weeks, Conner's coaching staff finally fed him the ball after three weeks of lesser usage (20, 15, and 12 touches). He came through with a dominating performance. Next week's matchup in Cincy will be tougher. He remains the biggest wild card RB in fantasy.
Giants -- OBJ expressed frustration about the offense this past week, and that probably was enough to earn him 15 targets. At least for one game, he's back where he belongs as a top-10 WR. That said, as you all know, I continue to doubt this team's ability to keep him near-elite.
Panthers -- While it wasn't pretty, Cam Newton played well enough to win. With word that Greg Olsen might return next week, Cam remains a buy-low target.
Ravens -- Did you sell high on John Brown? He's now caught only 19 balls on 44 targets. Widely viewed as Baltimore's unquestioned #1 receiver, Brown remains one of the most overvalued WR2/3's around.
Browns -- My Nick Chubb call didn't pan out. Carlos Hyde and his 3.5 YPC inexplicably remain front-and-center in this backfield. TDs aside, Hyde isn't long for the bellcow role, meaning I still strongly urge folks to sell high.
Dolphins -- I advised many of you not to give up on Kenyan Drake, and he came through. If you can afford the bench space, continue to keep him around. He'll have several more good games this season. Miami can't afford to keep him wrapped up.
Bengals -- Joe Mixon looked great in his return, dispelling reports that he wasn't ready to handle a full load. Fire him up as a weekly top 10-16 RB.
Raiders -- Indy and Oakland have the two worst records in the AFC. Indy's weak standing can be blamed somewhat on injuries. Oakland, not so much. The biggest fantasy impacts were Martavis Bryant rising from the ashes (though I have to believe this will be his highest yardage output of the season), and Jordy Nelson continuing to hover in the WR3 neighborhood, despite being part of a passing attack that's earned only seven TDs in five contests.
Chargers -- The biggest fantasy story is Philip Rivers, who's thrown for multiple scores in six straight games dating back to last season. When it comes to high floors, he's an elite QB.
Vikings -- A huge road win. Latavius Murray does next to nothing on the fantasy scoreboard, but he led the team with 13 touches and easily out-touched everyone else in the backfield. Those collecting handcuffs can more confidently stash Murray even when Dalvin Cook returns.
Eagles -- Wendell Smallwood was one of my favorite sleepers a year or two ago, but he never panned out. This year he barely entered my consciousness, and yet he's been phenomenal while averaging around 10 touches a game. With Corey Clement watching from the sidelines, it's fair to wonder if Smallwood will earn a consistent weekly role behind (or even eventually alongside) the overvalued Jay Ajayi.
Cardinals -- Christian Kirk has fared well in two of three games and has become the best bet in this sub-par receiving corps. As I've said before, given this team's prospects over the summer and their weak QB situation, Larry Fitzgerald might be wishing he'd retired.
49ers -- Alfred Morris stepped up when Matt Breida was knocked out in the first half. If you've somehow held onto Morris this whole time, sell him for whatever you can get, even if Breida's questionable for Week 6.
Rams -- With Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp concussed, Robert Woods became Jared Goff's clear-cut #1 receiver. He'll be a WR1 at Denver if the other two aren't cleared.
Seahawks -- Russell Wilson rebounded nicely, while Chris Carson and Mike Davis excelled. It was an odd combination of success, particularly against a team like the Rams. The backfield remains as muddled as ever. Wilson remains undervalued.
Cowboys -- Dak Prescott probably will end up being Week 5's 25th highest-scoring fantasy QB. If he fares poorly next week, he'll likely be among the five worst fantasy QBs on the season.
Texans -- Alfred Blue came through in a plus matchup. His window, though, is already closing. If you don't need him next week, trade him for something . . . anything. D'Onta Foreman's impending return will transform Blue from a spot starter to a third-stringer.