Week 5 is underway. And, with four weeks under our belt, there’s more information to digest for informed daily fantasy decisions. Below, I dive in on every single game, highlighting some of my favorite players and the rationale behind using them.
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Week 5 Matchups
Game: New England Patriots at Houston Texans
Spread: NE -8.5 Points
Over/Under: 39.5 Points
Patriots Analysis: The Patriots are more than a touchdown favorite. However, the game's total is unexciting. Thus, this is a recipe for primary ball-carrier Damien Harris to thrive. The third-year back has 49 carries, and the next-closest back is injured James White with only 10 carries. Thus, expect him to get force-fed the rock against Houston's run defense that Football Outsiders ranks 31st in rush defense Defense-adjusted Value Over Average (DVOA).