Fantasy Football Player Notes
Week 5 Rankings
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1.
Brock Bowers
LV (at NE)
Since returning, Bowers has come through on all of our promises this offseason. Across two games, he has 25 targets, 16 receptions, 202 yards, and two touchdowns. In his two games, he has yet to finish below the TE3 on the week. Pairing Bowers' elite talent with the TE-Friendly Kirk Cousins is perfect for fantasy. Even in a tough matchup against the Patriots this week, Bowers should continue to thrive. I could tell you that the Patriots are allowing the fewest fantasy points to opposing TEs, but we all know Bowers is a unicorn who can outplay any matchup.
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Trey McBride
ARI (vs . DET)
Trey McBride has 11 more targets than the next best TE. His usage at the position is unmatched and has kept him afloat despite his relative inefficiency this year. Heading into Week 5, he is fourth in yards and tied for seventh in touchdowns. Either way, the Cardinals have a perfect matchup in Week 5. Facing the Lions, this is a true rendition of the Spider-Man meme. Both of these offenses want to air it out and can not rely on their defense. In a game that is tied for the highest projected total, McBride could be in line for a monster game this week.
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Sam LaPorta
DET (at ARI)
LaPorta has been your classic mid-tier TE1. A well-rounded TE attached to a high-powered offense is all you can ask for in fantasy. This week, they get to look in the mirror and face another team that can air it out with zero defense. The Cardinals-Lions game should be a shootout, creating the perfect game script for a player like LaPorta. In addition, the Cardinals have been the worst at stopping the TE position, allowing the fourth most fantasy points per game to opposing TEs. Coming off 13 targets for 84 yards and a score, LaPorta should follow up his TE2 performance with another top-five outing.
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George Kittle
SF (at SEA)
Believe it or not, the 33-year-old TE coming off a torn Achilles is currently the fantasy TE1. Even though he played less than 50% of snaps in the first two weeks, the superstar TE is back to his efficient ways. With Purdy playing at an MVP level, the 49ers are firing on all cylinders. This week, they face a tough Seattle defense on the road. With how this offense has looked, and Kittle scoring four touchdowns in his last three games, he remains a top-end TE1 even in a scary matchup. I have him as my TE4 behind only Bowers and McBride this week.
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Tucker Kraft
GB (vs . CHI)
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Dalton Kincaid
BUF (at LAR)
It's only been four weeks, yet it feels like a tale of two seasons for Dalton Kincaid managers. Opening the year, Kincaid had 14 targets, 12 receptions, 225 yards, and one score across two games. In his last two outings, he has totalled five targets, three receptions, and 45 yards. Even though he has been averaging more snaps than previous sessions, he is a very volatile TE1. Thankfully, the Bills-Rams game is projected to have the most points scored this week. We will likely see some Josh Allen heroics in what could become a cinematic duel between two elite QBs. That's a game script you want every piece of. It may be a tough pill to swallow, but I think you have to roll out Kincaid for at least one more week before giving up on him.
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Tyler Warren
IND (at PIT)
The Colts' passing attack has been one of the weirdest in the league this season. With injuries and mediocre QB play, it's a miracle that Warren is the TE11 this season. Despite having the second most receptions at the position, Warren is 22nd in yards. Being saved by a few touchdowns and volume, it's hard to trust the second-year TE. This week, they face the Steelers, who are average at the TE position. Based solely on usage, I have him as my TE10 for this week.
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8.
Isaiah Likely
NYG (at WAS)
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9.
Colston Loveland
CHI (at GB)
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10.
Harold Fannin Jr.
CLE (at NYJ)
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11.
Mike Gesicki
CIN (at MIA)
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12.
Juwan Johnson
NO (vs . MIN)
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Mark Andrews
BAL (at ATL)
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Hunter Henry
NE (vs . LV)
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T.J. Hockenson
MIN (at NO)
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Kenyon Sadiq
NYJ (vs . CLE)
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Tyler Higbee
LAR (vs . BUF)
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Jake Ferguson
DAL (vs . TB)
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Pat Freiermuth
PIT (vs . IND)
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20.
Brenton Strange
JAC (vs . PHI)
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Oronde Gadsden II
LAC (vs . DEN)
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Dalton Schultz
HOU (at TEN)
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Kyle Pitts Sr.
ATL (vs . BAL)
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AJ Barner
SEA (vs . SF)
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25.
Greg Dulcich
MIA (vs . CIN)
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Cade Otton
TB (at DAL)
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Michael Mayer
LV (at NE)
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28.
Darnell Washington
PIT (vs . IND)
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Chig Okonkwo
WAS (vs . NYG)
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30.
Evan Engram
DEN (at LAC)
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Gunnar Helm
TEN (vs . HOU)
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32.
Noah Fant
NO (vs . MIN)
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33.
Zach Ertz
PHI (at JAC)
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34.
Theo Johnson
NYG (at WAS)
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35.
Matt Hibner
BAL (at ATL)
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36.
Dawson Knox
BUF (at LAR)
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37.
Foster Moreau
HOU (at TEN)
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38.
Davis Allen
LAR (vs . BUF)
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39.
Eli Raridon
NE (vs . LV)
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40.
Johnny Mundt
PHI (at JAC)
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41.
Cole Kmet
CHI (at GB)
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42.
Elijah Arroyo
SEA (vs . SF)
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43.
Austin Hooper
ATL (vs . BAL)
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44.
Erick All Jr.
CIN (at MIA)
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45.
Mason Taylor
NYJ (vs . CLE)
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46.
Sam Roush
CHI (at GB)
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Jonnu Smith
GB (vs . CHI)
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48.
Daniel Bellinger
TEN (vs . HOU)
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Brevyn Spann-Ford
DAL (vs . TB)
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50.
Nate Boerkircher
JAC (vs . PHI)
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51.
Colby Parkinson
LAR (vs . BUF)
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Luke Schoonmaker
DAL (vs . TB)
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53.
Ben Sinnott
WAS (vs . NYG)
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54.
Drew Sample
CIN (at MIA)
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55.
John Bates
WAS (vs . NYG)
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56.
Dallas Goedert
PHI (at JAC)
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57.
Elijah Higgins
ARI (vs . DET)
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58.
Jeremy Ruckert
NYJ (vs . CLE)
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59.
Max Klare
LAR (vs . BUF)
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Will Kacmarek
MIA (vs . CIN)
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61.
Adam Trautman
DEN (at LAC)
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Charlie Kolar
LAC (vs . DEN)
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63.
Blake Whiteheart
CLE (at NYJ)
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64.
Eli Stowers
PHI (at JAC)
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65.
Luke Musgrave
GB (vs . CHI)
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66.
Colson Yankoff
WAS (vs . NYG)
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