Do you have tough lineup decisions to make on Sunday? I’ve got you covered. Welcome to your one-stop shop for Week 5 fantasy football start/sit advice. In this article, I’ll highlight one pick from each of my positional start ’em, sit ’em articles for this week’s slate. Check out each article for a deeper dive into that position!
Quarterback
Start ‘Em: Jaxson Dart (Giants) at Saints
It didn’t take long for Dart to make an impact, both in fantasy and real life. The rookie took over for Russell Wilson and stunned the previously undefeated Chargers last week, setting the tone for a potential delayed-start ROTY campaign.
Dart was efficient through the air, completing 13 of 20 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown. However, the dual-threat QB really flashed potential on the ground, carrying the ball 10 times for 54 yards and another score. Rushing upside is massive for a young QB’s fantasy floor, as the passing attack can often yield volatile results.
Even with Malik Nabers done for the year, Dart projects as a low-end QB1 against a mediocre Saints defense.
Check out all of my start/sit Week 5 QBs here!
Running Back
Sit ‘Em: Chase Brown (Bengals) vs. Lions
It’s time. In reality, it has been time to make this call for a couple of weeks, I’ve just been holding out hope that the Bengals’ offensive line would figure it out.
That does not appear to be happening anytime soon.
After averaging an impressive 4.3 yards per carry as the lead back last season, that number has deflated all the way down to a meager 2.3 YPC in 2025. The Bengals have been falling behind early consistently, forcing them to abandon the run. Brown’s receiving upside out of the backfield isn’t significant. If you haven’t noticed, all signs are pointing down for the third year back.
Brown’s struggles should continue against the Lions, who allow the seventh-least rushing yards per game and eighth-least fantasy points to RBs. Game script will likely force Brown out of the equation early, setting the stage for another underwhelming outing.
Check out all of my Week 5 RB start/sit picks here!
Wide Receiver
Start ‘Em: Chris Olave (Saints) vs. Giants
Don’t look now, but Chris Olave might be… back?
The former two-time 1,000-yard receiver has been a target hog with Spencer Rattler under center, seeing double-digit passes come his way in three of their four outings. The 25-year-old also scored his first touchdown of the season last week and has not dipped under 10 PPR points yet in a contest.
Olave has dealt with his fair share of injuries (specifically concussions) but when he’s on the field, he looks like a WR1 again. The Giants allow the second-most fantasy points to receivers, so his hot streak should continue on Sunday.
Check out the rest of my Week 5 start/sit WR picks here!
Tight End
Sit ‘Em: Mark Andrews (Ravens) at Texans
Mark Andrews followed up two nonexistent performances to open the season with a monstrous Week 3 outing, in which he scored a pair of touchdowns. He then put up a decent showing against the Chiefs, in which he racked up seven catches. However, there are some concerns about his outlook heading into Week 5.
The first problem? Andrews simply doesn’t have the burst anymore. At 30 years old, he has lost the elite athleticism that once made him a top-three tight end in the league. That was made evident by the whopping 30 yards he accrued on his seven receptions in Kansas City.
The second problem? Lamar Jackson is set to miss this week’s game. The superstar was forced to exit last Sunday’s loss with a hamstring injury, and he just hasn’t looked quite right throughout the entire season. Assuming Jackson misses time, it’s hard to rely on Cooper Rush to deliver, and even if he does suit up, he won’t be the same dynamic quarterback.
The third and final problem? The Texans’ defense is no joke. Houston allows the seventh-fewest passing yards per game and sixth-fewest fantasy points to tight ends. There are too many signs pointing down for the veteran this weekend, pivot to a different option at TE.
Check out all of my start/sit tight ends for Week 5 here!
Those are my start ’em, sit ’em Week 5 fantasy football picks! Stay tuned for more fantasy advice next week.
All views expressed are my own. I am an employee of DraftKings and am ineligible to play in public DFS or DKSB contests.
