Fabs Top 10 Team Defenses
1. Bills D/ST vs. Steelers
2. Packers D/ST vs. Giants (London)
3. 49ers D/ST at Panthers
4. Buccaneers D/ST vs. Falcons
5. Eagles D/ST at Cardinals
6. Vikings D/ST vs. Bears
7. Cowboys D/ST at Rams
8. Dolphins D/ST at Jets
9. Jaguars D/ST vs. Texans
10. Broncos D/ST vs. Colts (TNF)
My complete positional rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | FLEX | K | DST
Week 5 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES
Start of the Week
49ers D/ST at Panthers (4:05 p.m. ET, CBS): The Niners defense was pure gold last week, scoring a touchdown and 21 fantasy points against the Rams. I’d start this unit again, as it’ll face Baker Mayfield and a shaky Panthers offense that has committed six giveaways and allowed 11 sacks in their first four weeks of the year.
Start ‘Em
Buccaneers D/ST vs. Falcons (1 p.m. ET, Fox): The Buccaneers D/ST put up a one-point stinker last week, but I’d start this unit in a plus matchup against Atlanta. Not only has their offense committed eight giveaways, but the Falcons also won’t have their starting running back, Cordarrelle Patterson (knee, I-R), for this contest.
More Starts
• Packers D/ST vs. Giants (London, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network)
• Vikings D/ST vs. Bears (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
• Cowboys D/ST at Rams (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox)
DFS Bargains
• Dolphins D/ST at Jets ($3,200)
• Cowboys D/ST at Rams ($2,500)
Week 5 Sit ‘Em: Defenses
Sit of the Week
Cardinals D/ST vs. Eagles (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox): The Cardinals D/ST put up 11 fantasy points last weekend, but I’d fade this unit against the Eagles in a battle of the birds. Philadelphia has committed just two giveaways, and defenses have put up an average of fewer than five fantasy points against them after four weeks.
Sit ‘Em
Steelers D/ST vs. Bills (1 p.m. ET, CBS): The Steelers D/ST scored seven points last week, but that was against the Jets. This week they’ll face Josh Allen and the Bills, which is a much tougher task. Buffalo’s offense is averaging more than 28 points a game, and Allen should be able to shred Pittsburgh defense at Orchard Park.
More Sits
• Browns D/ST vs. Chargers (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
• Patriots D/ST vs. Lions (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
• Panthers D/ST vs. 49ers (4:05 p.m. ET, CBS)
DFS Fades
• Rams D/ST vs. Cowboys ($3,700)
• Chargers D/ST at Browns ($3,100)
Fabs Top 10 Kickers
Tyler Bass vs. SteelersDaniel Carlson at Chiefs (MNF)Justin Tucker vs. BengalsEvan McPherson at RavensRyan Succop vs. FalconsMatt Gay vs. CowboysBrandon McManus vs. Colts (TNF)Greg Joseph vs. BearsCade York vs. ChargersRobbie Gould at Panthers
Week 5 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES
Week 5 Start ‘Em: Kickers
Start of the Week
Matt Gay vs. Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox): Gay has had a slow start in the stat sheets, averaging just 7.5 fantasy points per game. I think he’ll be much better this week though, as he’ll face a Cowboys defense that’s allowed 13 field-goal attempts and an average of 10.5 fantasy points per game to opposing kickers in 2022.
SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Gay over 1.5 field goals made (-133)
More Starts
• Greg Joseph vs. Bears (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
• Riley Patterson vs. Texans (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
• Robbie Gould at Panthers (4:05 p.m. ET, CBS)
Week 5 Sit ‘Em: Kickers
Sit of the Week
Chris Boswell at Bills (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Boswell has been productive for his fantasy managers, scoring eight or more points in three games including two in double digits. Still, Buffalo’s defense has allowed just three field-goal attempts and an average of five points per game to kickers. Boswell is a fade for me this week.
SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Boswell under 1.5 field goals made (-200)
More Sits
• Graham Gano at Packers (London, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network)
• Greg Zuerlein vs. Dolphins (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
• Nick Folk vs. Lions (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
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