The Post’s Drew Loftis evaluates all the relevant fantasy football news for Week 5 of the NFL season.
Big Weeks
Andy Dalton QB, Bengals, vs. Cardinals (FanDuel $7,500/DraftKings $5,700)
Arizona has allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing QBs, the second-highest QB rating and has yet to gather an interception while allowing 10 TDs (tied for second-highest in the league). A great streaming or daily option.
Stefon Diggs WR, Vikings, at Giants (FD $6,000/DK $6,200)
With all the turmoil surrounding the Minnesota passing game, expect them to attack a Giants secondary that hasn’t stood up well to NFL-level challenges this season (Redskins don’t count). Same applies to Adam Thielen.
Anthony Miller WR, Bears, vs. Raiders (FD $5,100/DK $3,900)
Has done virtually nothing all season. Having backup Chase Daniels instead of injured starter Mitch Trubisky isn’t much of a downgrade. As bad as he has been, could exploit cornerback Lamarcus Joyner.
Eric Ebron TE, Colts, at Chiefs (FD $5,300/DK $4,000)
Could be a high-scoring affair, and the Chiefs have allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends. We like Ebron slightly better than Jack Doyle based on TD probability. A decent DFS pivot if looking to fade Cincinnati’s Tyler Eifert.
Small Weaks
Leonard Fournette RB, Jaguars, at Panthers (FD $6,900/DK $6,400)
Coming off 200-plus-yard effort, you don’t want to bench him in seasonal leagues. But don’t chase the points in daily contests. The Panthers are a swarming defense that pursues the ball, and are more easily attacked with a shifty back rather than a bruiser like Leonard.
Cole Beasley WR, Bills, at Titans (FD $5,500/DK $4,600)
Has 13th-most targets heading into Week 5. But not getting downfield. Fewer than 8 air yards per catch and a minus-1.6 vs. expected yards per catch. Titans are second-toughest defense vs. slot receivers.
Randall Cobb WR, Cowboys, vs. Packers (FD $5,100/DK $4,200)
The only defense tougher against slot receivers than the Titans’ is the Packers’. Some will want to jump on this as a revenge opportunity. Don’t be one of them.
Delanie Walker TE, Titans, vs. Bills (FD $5,300/DK $3,900)
The Bills give up just 4.8 PPR points per game to the tight ends, 6.8 points fewer than the league average.
