Week 5 Sunday Cheatsheet: Injuries, Rankings, Underdog Picks, DK Chalk

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Week 5 NFL Injuries

Last Updated 10/6

QB 

Anthony Richardson (Hip) — EXPECTED OUT 

Will Levis (Shoulder) — On Bye Week

RB

Kendre Miller (Knee) — Expected OUT 

Jonathan Taylor (Ankle) — OUT

Cordarrelle Patterson (Ankle) — OUT

Zamir White (Groin) — OUT

Jaylen Warren (Knee) — OUT

Joe Mixon (Ankle) — OUT

Devin Singletary (Groin) — OUT

Dameon Pierce (ankle) — Leaning OUT

Brian Robinson (knee) — Expected IN

Austin Ekeler (Concussion) — IN

Nick Chubb — Expected Week 6/7 Return

Jonathon Brooks — Expected Week 7/8/9 Return

WR

Khalil Shakir (Ankle) — OUT

Malik Nabers (Concussion) — OUT 

Brandin Cooks (Infection) — Placed on IR

Christian Watson (Ankle) — OUT Multiple Weeks

Romeo Doubs (Personal) — OUT

Noah Brown (Groin) — OUT

Davante Adams (Hamstring/Contract) — OUT

Tank Dell (ribs, wrist) — Leaning IN

Kendrick Bourne (knee) — IN

Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) — IN

AJ Brown (Hamstring) — On Bye Week

DeVonta Smith (Concussion) — On Bye Week

Jalen McMillan (hamstring) — Missed Week 5

Trey Palmer (Concussion) — Missed Week 5

Rashee Rice (Knee) — ON IR

TE 

Taysom Hill (Chest) — OUT 

Michael Mayer — OUT

Evan Engram (Hamstring) — Expected OUT

George Kittle (Ribs) — GAME TIME DECISION

Trey McBride (Concussion) — IN

David Njoku (Ankle) — Expected IN

Week 5 Underdog Pick’Em Plays

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WEEK 5 BEST BETS

Mayo, Rob Pizzola, and Cam Stewart give their 2024 NFL Week 5 Best Bets with the Gold, Silver and Bronze Selections.

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GOLD PICKS

• Mayo: MIN -2.5

• Pizzola: CIN +2.5

• Cam: CIN +2.5

SILVER PICKS

• Mayo: PIT -2.5

• Pizzola: JAX +2.5

• Cam: JAX +2.5

BRONZE PICKS

• Mayo: WAS -3

• Pizzola: GB -3

• Cam: CAR +4

GROUP TEASER

NO +11.5/SEA PK/HOU +7

SEASON RESULTS (SAD)

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Week 5 DraftKings

WATCH: NFL Week 5 DraftKings Picks, Lineups, Strategy, Ownership

Justin Freeman from Run The Sims released the DraftKings projections and ownership cheatsheet. One of the best pieces of content to drop all week for a short hand guide.

Graphic Guide

• Chalk = Highest Projected Ownership

• Top Plays = Highest Optimal Rates per RTS

• Most Underowned = Optimal Rate minus Projected Ownership

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Updated WEEK 5 Rankings

WATCH: 2024 Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injuries

Last Updated 10/6

RB 

1. Jordan Mason

2. Kyren Williams

3. Alvin Kamara

4. Aaron Jones

5. Derrick Henry

6. Kenneth Walker III

7. Chuba Hubbard

8. Josh Jacobs

9. James Cook

10. De'Von Achane

11. Brian Robinson Jr.

12. Travis Etienne Jr.

13. Breece Hall

14. James Conner

15. Najee Harris

16. Jerome Ford

17. Trey Sermon

18. Cam Akers

19. Javonte Williams

20. Tyrone Tracy Jr.

21. Zack Moss

22. Alexander Mattison

23. Justice Hill

24. Chase Brown

25. D'Andre Swift

26. Kareem Hunt

27. Austin Ekeler

28. Antonio Gibson

29. Raheem Mostert 

30. Rhamondre Stevenson

31. Emanuel Wilson

32. Roschon Johnson

33. Zach Charbonnet

34. Miles Sanders

35. Braelon Allen

36. Rico Dowdle

37. Samaje Perine

38. Jaleel McLaughlin

39. Ty Chandler

40. Tank Bigsby

41. Tyler Goodson

42. Ezekiel Elliott

43. D'Onta Foreman

44. Dare Ogunbowale

45. Hunter Luepke

46. Jamaal Williams

47. Kyle Juszczyk

48. Ray Davis

49. Carson Steele

50. Ameer Abdullah

51. Aaron Shampklin

52. Eric Gray

53. Ty Johnson

54. Trey Benson

55. Jaylen Wright

56. Ronnie Rivers

57. D'Ernest Johnson

58. Emari Demercado

59. Isaac Guerendo

60. Tyreik McAllister

61. Alec Ingold

62. JaMycal Hasty

63. Khalil Herbert

64. Deuce Vaughn

65. Blake Corum

WR 

1. Nico Collins 

2. Ja'Marr Chase

3. CeeDee Lamb

4. Justin Jefferson

5. DK Metcalf

6. Diontae Johnson

7. Marvin Harrison Jr.

8. George Pickens

9. Deebo Samuel Sr.

10. Chris Olave

11. Jayden Reed

12. Stefon Diggs

13. Amari Cooper

14. Terry McLaurin

15. Rashid Shaheed

16. Tee Higgins

17. Brian Thomas Jr.

18. Christian Kirk

19. Garrett Wilson

20. Zay Flowers

21. Xavier Worthy

22. Tutu Atwell

23. Wan'Dale Robinson

24. Jakobi Meyers

25. Courtland Sutton

26. Dontayvion Wicks

27. Allen Lazard

28. Jaxon Smith-Njigba

29. Michael Pittman Jr.

30. Brandon Aiyuk

31. Tyreek Hill

32. Jerry Jeudy

33. Tank Dell

34. Jordan Addison

35. Josh Downs

36. Tre Tucker

37. Tyler Lockett

38. Jauan Jennings

39. DJ Moore

40. Xavier Legette

41. Darius Slayton

42. Rome Odunze

43. Curtis Samuel

44. Keon Coleman

45. Justin Watson

46. Jalen Tolbert

47. Keenan Allen

48. Jordan Whittington

49. Jaylen Waddle

50. Michael Wilson

51. Luke McCaffrey

52. JuJu Smith-Schuster

53. Andrei Iosivas

54. Rashod Bateman

55. Gabe Davis

56. Demario Douglas

57. Demarcus Robinson

58. Greg Dortch

59. Mike Williams

60. Alec Pierce

61. Jalen Nailor

62. Mack Hollins

63. Elijah Moore

64. Josh Reynolds

65. Jonathan Mingo

66. Ja'Lynn Polk

67. Lil'Jordan Humphrey

68. Robert Woods

69. Nelson Agholor

70. Calvin Austin III

71. Van Jefferson

72. K.J. Osborn

73. Mason Tipton

74. Troy Franklin

75. DJ Turner

76. Tyler Johnson

77. Braxton Berrios

78. Adonai Mitchell

79. Brandon Powell

80. Dyami Brown

81. Parker Washington

82. Tyquan Thornton

83. Xavier Gipson

TE

1. Travis Kelce

2. George Kittle

3. Jake Ferguson

4. Trey McBride

5. Brock Bowers

6. Dalton Kincaid

7. Cole Kmet 

8. Tucker Kraft

9. Hunter Henry

10. Isaiah Likely

11. Colby Parkinson

12. David Njoku

13. Pat Freiermuth

14. Tyler Conklin

15. Mike Gesicki

16. Dalton Schultz

17. Zach Ertz

18. Noah Fant

19. Mark Andrews

20. Brenton Strange

21. Jonnu Smith

22. Noah Gray

23. Johnny Mundt

24. Tommy Tremble

25. Juwan Johnson

26. Luke Musgrave

27. Greg Dulcich

28. Erick All Jr.

QB 

1. Lamar Jackson

2. Jayden Daniels

3. Josh Allen

4. Jordan Love

5. Brock Purdy

6. Geno Smith

7. C.J. Stroud

8. Joe Burrow

9. Justin Fields

10. Kyler Murray

11. Patrick Mahomes

12. Dak Prescott

13. Andy Dalton

14. Joe Flacco

15. Sam Darnold

16. Caleb Williams

17. Daniel Jones

18. Derek Carr

19. Matthew Stafford

20. Trevor Lawrence

21. Deshaun Watson

22. Aaron Rodgers

23. Bo Nix

24. Gardner Minshew II

25. Tyler Huntley

26. Jacoby Brissett

DST 

1. Seattle Seahawks

2. Pittsburgh Steelers

3. Chicago Bears

4. Denver Broncos

5. San Francisco 49ers

6. Minnesota Vikings

7. Green Bay Packers

8. Miami Dolphins

9. Atlanta Falcons

10. New England Patriots

11. New York Jets

12. Washington Commanders

13. Houston Texans

14. Carolina Panthers 

15. Las Vegas Raiders

16. Buffalo Bills

17. Baltimore Ravens

18. Kansas City Chiefs

19. Indianapolis Colts

20. New York Giants