ESPN fantasy ownership: 40%
Week 5 stats: 430 passing yards, one touchdown, four interceptions — 20.6 fantasy points
One thing to know: If your quarterback has a bye week coming up, or if you have been disappointed with your draft pick thus far, Blake Bortles is a solid spot starter. He cleared 20 points last week despite throwing four picks, and has been a top 12 fantasy QB for the year so far.
ESPN fantasy ownership: 15.6%
Week 5 stats: 46 rushing yards, eight receptions, 73 receiving yards — 19.9 fantasy points
One thing to know: With Lamar Miller still dealing with an injury, Alfred Blue stepped up for the Texans and was a menace in the passing game. Should he continue to get opportunities, he's a solid addition for PPR players.
ESPN fantasy ownership: 7.7%
Week 5 stats: 27 rushing yards, three receptions, 44 receiving yards, one touchdown — 18.1 fantasy points
One thing to know: With the Eagles running game still figuring things out, Wendell Smallwood is a player that always seems to make the most of his touches, averaging 14 fantasy points per game over the past three weeks.
ESPN fantasy ownership: 58.7%
Week 5 stats: 34 rushing yards, six receptions, 44 receiving yards — 11.8 fantasy points
One thing to know: Despite being ranked 18th in fantasy points among running backs so far this season, Javorius Allen is still available in over 40% of ESPN leagues. He's put up double-digit fantasy points in four of five games so far this year.
ESPN fantasy ownership: 41.9%
Week 5 stats: Three receptions, 123 receiving yards, two touchdowns — 27.3 fantasy points
One thing to know: After a slow start to the year, Robby Anderson finally got going on Sunday, with two huge touchdown catches for the Jets. As Sam Darnold gets more comfortable under center, it's not hard to imagine Anderson bouncing back for another great year. If he was dropped in your league by a frustrated owner, it might be time to grab him.
ESPN fantasy ownership: 1%
Week 5 stats: Three receptions, 111 receiving yards, two touchdowns — 26.1 fantasy points
One thing to know: The Saints are scoring an unbelievable 36 points per game so far this season — more than any other team in football. If you missed out on nabbing a bit of their offensive onslaught in the draft, Tre’Quan Smith is a solid option as a boom-or-bust bye week play.
ESPN fantasy ownership: 68.1%
Week 5 stats: Three receptions, 98 receiving yards, one touchdown — 19.4 fantasy points
One thing to know: Tyler Lockett is one of the top 20 receivers in fantasy so far this season, averaging an impressive 16 fantasy points per game. Somehow, he's still available in more than 30% of leagues. Grab him before someone else does.
ESPN fantasy ownership: 11.4%
Week 5 stats: Three receptions, 85 receiving yards, one touchdown — 18 fantasy points
One thing to know: Christian Kirk will only become more valuable as Josh Rosen gets more comfortable running the Cardinals offense. Arizona seems keen on his potential, drawing up the first touchdown of their gameplan on Sunday for a deep ball to Kirk.
ESPN fantasy ownership: 19.7%
Week 5 stats: Six receptions, 51 receiving yards, one touchdown — 17.3 fantasy points
One thing to know: If you missed out on picking up Keke Coutee last week, you still have time after a second impressive outing from the young receiver.
ESPN fantasy ownership: 49%
Week 5 stats: Nine receptions, 77 receiving yards — 16.7 fantasy points
One thing to know: Austin Hooper has been a top 10 tight end so far this fantasy season, despite having caught just one touchdown on the year. With the Falcons offense continually finding themselves behind and in need of points, he's a great addition if you've yet to find a satisfactory tight end.
ESPN fantasy ownership: 2.9%
Week 5 stats: 12 points against, one interception, two fumble recoveries — 13 fantasy points
One thing to know: The Bills defense has been surprisingly efficient for fantasy players lately, averaging almost 10 points per game over the past three weeks. They have a few solid matchups coming up if you're streaming week-by-week.
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