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Game environment is the foundational starting point in making fantasy football lineup decisions. As such, I’m going to break down each game on the slate into three categories: Binge, Stream and Skip.
Games you want to “binge” are like the show you can’t miss; you’re watching as soon as it goes live and might just crush all the episodes in one weekend. These are the start-all-your-guys fantasy games and ones with season-defining storylines.
Games you want to “stream” are like the shows you certainly watch start to finish, but perhaps you’re finishing it over time instead of one shot. While these games might not feature a ton of “must-starts,” we can pick and choose our spots, and the teams are likely to matter in the NFL playoff picture.
Lastly, the games you want to “skip” are like the shows you’re leaning toward passing on, but you might catch an episode here and there (or might stick to reading recaps online to stay up with the culture). There will be a non-obvious player or two who stands out in these games, but overall, they aren’t the best environment for fantasy football.
Let’s dive into my Week 5 Fantasy Football Viewer’s Guide.
BINGE
Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans
It’s wild this game is a 1 p.m. ET kickoff. This is a marquee matchup between two AFC title contenders.
The Bills are coming off their worst offensive showing of the year. The Ravens put together a good approach to slowing down Buffalo. Getting an early lead is essential, so the Bills can’t lean on you with their explosive power-run game but the defensive approach is the key. Baltimore played a ton of man coverage on the perimeter to glove up the Bills’ lesser outside receivers and then glove up the interior with tight zones to take away the tight ends, slot receivers and backs in the pass game.
Houston has been a top-12 pass defense by success rate and EPA allowed. Their edge rushers are a strong duo and the defense is 10th in pressure rate overall. They also have…
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Publish date : 2024-10-04 14:08:53
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