What if we told you that we can save you lots and lots and lots of time by compiling various expert picks of which fantasy football players to start and sit in Week 5?! Check out our summarized list of Week 5 Start ‘Em & Sit ‘Em picks curated from multiple experts (including those from CBS Sports, NFL.com, USA Today Sports, Sports Illustrated and Sporting News). You can find more summarized fantasy news articles here. Without further ado, here is the compiled list, broken down by position:
QB Start ‘Em (consensus sourced from (USA Today, NFL.com, and CBS Sports)
- Jordan Love (GB)
- Justin Fields (PIT)
- Brock Purdy (SF)
- Geno Smith (SEA)
- Anthony Richardson (IND) * If healthy
QB Sit ‘Em
- Patrick Mahomes (KC)
- Dak Prescott (DAL)
- Sam Darnold (MIN)
- Kyler Murray (AZ)
- Joe Flacco (IND) * If Richardson is out
RB Start ‘Em (consensus sourced from NFL.com, CBS Sports, and USA Today)
- D’Andre Swift (CHI)
- Najee Harris (PIT)
- Josh Jacobs (GB)
- Javonte Williams (DEN)
- Antonio Gibson (NE)
RB Sit ‘Em
- Zack Moss (CIN)
- Devin Singletary (NYG)
- Ezekiel Elliott (DAL)
- Braelon Allen (NYJ)
- KC Chiefs Running Backs (KC)
WR Start ‘Em (consensus sourced from CBS Sports, USA Today and NFL.com)
- Michael Pittman, Jr. (IND)
- Amari Cooper (CLE)
- Allen Lazard (NYJ)
- Christian Kirk (JAX)
- Jayden Reed (GB)
WR Sit ‘Em
- Stefon Diggs (HOU)
- Jakobi Meyers (LV)
- Xavier Worthy (KC)
- Jordan Addison (MIN)
- Brandon Aiyuk (SF)
TE Start ‘Em (consensus sourced from USA Today and NFL.com)
- Jake Ferguson (DAL)
- Dalton Kincaid (BUF)
- Brock Bowers (LV)
- Evan Engram (JAX)
- Pat Freiermuth (PIT)
TE Sit ‘Em
- Mike Gesicki (CIN)
- Tyler Higbee (LAR)
- Dawson Knox (BUF)
- Dalton Schultz (HOU)
- Cole Kmet (CHI)
D/ST Start ‘Em (consensus sourced from USA Today, NFL.com, and Sports Illustrated)
- Chicago Bears
- Denver Broncos
- Miami Dolphins
- Seattle Seahawks
- Kansas City Chiefs
D/ST Sit ‘Em
- Buffalo Bills
- Dallas Cowboys
- Cleveland Browns
- Atlanta Falcons
- New England Patriots
