Navigating fantasy football lineups can feel like a rollercoaster; one minute you’re riding high with breakout stars, the next you’re chasing waiver wire adds trying to catch a team’s WR3 on a random boom week. Week 5 is no different, and the stakes are only getting higher as injuries pile up and bye weeks force your hand.
It’s not just about plugging in the obvious choices anymore; it’s about making the calculated risks that will either win your matchup or leave you wondering why you ever drafted that guy in the first place. We’ve got a mix of emerging stars, injured players on the mend and some seriously unpredictable situations heading into this week. It’s time to dive deep and see who’s worth the risk and who might just tank your lineup.
Zay Flowers, WR, Baltimore Ravens
Flowers got off to a great start this season as the target leader in the receiving corps in Weeks 1 and 2 with 21 total targets. Not so coincidentally, those were games where Derrick Henry had fewer than 20 carries and Lamar Jackson had more than 30 attempts. Run and pass volume were fairly equal, and as the clear WR1 for the Ravens, Flowers benefited.
However, over the past two weeks, the Ravens saw a massive dip in pass volume and an increase in usage for Henry. The result was a total of six fantasy points in half-PPR with four receptions on six targets for 30 yards. Flowers quickly went from reliable to offering the lowest baseline floor.
This week, the Ravens face a Cincinnati defense that allows strong performances to WR1s. At the same time, Cincinnati is ranked as the 12th-worst team in fantasy points allowed to running backs, which could mean another strong day for Henry.
Will Flowers make or break your lineup in Week 5?
Do we get a boom game in an excellent matchup for Flowers or is this another dominant week for Derrick Henry? Henry will continue to dominate on the ground, but this is also an excellent opportunity for the Ravens to flex their passing game. Flowers could…
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Publish date : 2024-10-03 16:33:26
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