<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[5th Down Fantasy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Award-winning fantasy football rankings and advice. ]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jGNu!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4e6d5e41-0a6e-47b8-9b86-f3b1a67a3ed2_1280x1280.png</url><title>5th Down Fantasy</title><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:53:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[5th Down Fantasy]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[5thdown@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[5thdown@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[5thdown@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[5thdown@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Super Bowl LX player rankings and DFS value picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those still playing, rankings for PPR scoring and who should provide the most DraftKings value in the season's last and biggest game.]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/super-bowl-lx-player-rankings-and</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/super-bowl-lx-player-rankings-and</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:37:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OAHc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F225d1360-7982-4877-bd74-935c5a10bf06_1000x667.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey folks,</p><p>Before football wraps up for the season, I just wanted to thank you all for subscribing. I&#8217;ll be coming back at you soon with draft rankings for the 2026 season and a new slate of stat-driven tools to help you with your off-season research, so stay tuned and hope your Super Bowl is a fun one! </p><p>&#8212; Justin </p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#128203; Latest player rankings</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OAHc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F225d1360-7982-4877-bd74-935c5a10bf06_1000x667.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OAHc!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F225d1360-7982-4877-bd74-935c5a10bf06_1000x667.jpeg 424w, 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(Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire)</figcaption></figure></div><blockquote><p><em><strong>Rankings Updated: </strong>Feb. 7, 2026, 3:32 pm ET   </em></p></blockquote><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/SVLDT/6/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/67ed8922-126f-4e9c-9789-295d105eb1ca_1220x284.png&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1f91f99e-770b-46c4-832e-57c8ab0e68ea_1220x468.png&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:262,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Quarterback - Super Bowl LX&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Click on the buttons below to see rankings for the different positions:         QB  &nbsp;   RB   &nbsp;   WR  &nbsp;   TE  &nbsp;   Flex &nbsp;   Superflex &nbsp;   K &nbsp;   D/ST&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" 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To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conference Championship player rankings and DFS value picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those still playing, the latest rankings for PPR scoring and who should provide the most DraftKings value in the weekend's four-game slate.]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/conference-championship-player-rankings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/conference-championship-player-rankings</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 22:46:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eGnH!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0028637c-e693-4591-90d9-d3a4fc5e3717_1000x666.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><strong>&#128203; Latest player rankings</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eGnH!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0028637c-e693-4591-90d9-d3a4fc5e3717_1000x666.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eGnH!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0028637c-e693-4591-90d9-d3a4fc5e3717_1000x666.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eGnH!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0028637c-e693-4591-90d9-d3a4fc5e3717_1000x666.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eGnH!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0028637c-e693-4591-90d9-d3a4fc5e3717_1000x666.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eGnH!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0028637c-e693-4591-90d9-d3a4fc5e3717_1000x666.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eGnH!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0028637c-e693-4591-90d9-d3a4fc5e3717_1000x666.jpeg" width="1000" height="666" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0028637c-e693-4591-90d9-d3a4fc5e3717_1000x666.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:666,&quot;width&quot;:1000,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:200701,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/i/185674082?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0028637c-e693-4591-90d9-d3a4fc5e3717_1000x666.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eGnH!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0028637c-e693-4591-90d9-d3a4fc5e3717_1000x666.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eGnH!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0028637c-e693-4591-90d9-d3a4fc5e3717_1000x666.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eGnH!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0028637c-e693-4591-90d9-d3a4fc5e3717_1000x666.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eGnH!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0028637c-e693-4591-90d9-d3a4fc5e3717_1000x666.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11). (Photo by Matthew Maxey/Icon Sportswire)</figcaption></figure></div><blockquote><p><em><strong>Rankings Updated: </strong>Jan. 24, 2026, 5:20 pm ET   </em></p></blockquote><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/SVLDT/5/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e15e49ed-6bac-4c35-9c80-99d76877b7a6_1220x554.png&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/da053f52-3a61-465a-b25a-c448adef31fe_1220x738.png&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:564,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Quarterback - Conference Championships&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Click on the buttons below to see rankings for the different positions:         QB  &nbsp;   RB   &nbsp;   WR  &nbsp;   TE  &nbsp;   Flex &nbsp;   Superflex &nbsp;   K &nbsp;   D/ST&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" class="datawrapper-iframe" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/SVLDT/5/" width="730" height="564" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data["datawrapper-height"][a]+"px"}}}))}();</script></div><p><em>Please note: I&#8217;ll only be providing rankings for PPR scoring formats during the NFL playoffs.</em></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#128184; DraftKings value ranks: Two-game slate</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ElTv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2b82eba1-1508-4242-89d1-4dca4814cf74_1520x818.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ElTv!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2b82eba1-1508-4242-89d1-4dca4814cf74_1520x818.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ElTv!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2b82eba1-1508-4242-89d1-4dca4814cf74_1520x818.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ElTv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2b82eba1-1508-4242-89d1-4dca4814cf74_1520x818.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ElTv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2b82eba1-1508-4242-89d1-4dca4814cf74_1520x818.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ElTv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2b82eba1-1508-4242-89d1-4dca4814cf74_1520x818.png" width="1456" height="784" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/2b82eba1-1508-4242-89d1-4dca4814cf74_1520x818.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:784,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:147394,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/i/185674082?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2b82eba1-1508-4242-89d1-4dca4814cf74_1520x818.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ElTv!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2b82eba1-1508-4242-89d1-4dca4814cf74_1520x818.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ElTv!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2b82eba1-1508-4242-89d1-4dca4814cf74_1520x818.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ElTv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2b82eba1-1508-4242-89d1-4dca4814cf74_1520x818.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ElTv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2b82eba1-1508-4242-89d1-4dca4814cf74_1520x818.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">The players projected to provide the best value for their salaries in DraftKings this weekend. Chart courtesy of <a href="https://www.dailyfantasyfuel.com/">DailyFantasyFuel.com.</a></figcaption></figure></div><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View the latest projections and value rankings for DraftKings and FanDuel. </a></strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">5th Down Fantasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Divisional round player rankings and DFS value picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those still playing, the latest rankings for PPR scoring and who should provide the most DraftKings value in the weekend's four-game slate.]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/divisional-round-player-rankings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/divisional-round-player-rankings</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:13:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1QAj!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc2136af-80be-48fd-8dbd-87ab5fcb6683_1000x666.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><strong>&#128203; Latest player rankings</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1QAj!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc2136af-80be-48fd-8dbd-87ab5fcb6683_1000x666.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1QAj!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc2136af-80be-48fd-8dbd-87ab5fcb6683_1000x666.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1QAj!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc2136af-80be-48fd-8dbd-87ab5fcb6683_1000x666.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1QAj!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc2136af-80be-48fd-8dbd-87ab5fcb6683_1000x666.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1QAj!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc2136af-80be-48fd-8dbd-87ab5fcb6683_1000x666.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1QAj!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc2136af-80be-48fd-8dbd-87ab5fcb6683_1000x666.jpeg" width="1000" height="666" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/cc2136af-80be-48fd-8dbd-87ab5fcb6683_1000x666.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:666,&quot;width&quot;:1000,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:298664,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/i/184875048?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc2136af-80be-48fd-8dbd-87ab5fcb6683_1000x666.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1QAj!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc2136af-80be-48fd-8dbd-87ab5fcb6683_1000x666.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1QAj!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc2136af-80be-48fd-8dbd-87ab5fcb6683_1000x666.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1QAj!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc2136af-80be-48fd-8dbd-87ab5fcb6683_1000x666.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1QAj!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc2136af-80be-48fd-8dbd-87ab5fcb6683_1000x666.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"> Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9). (Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire)</figcaption></figure></div><blockquote><p><em><strong>Rankings Updated: </strong>Jan. 17, 2026, 11:04 am ET   </em></p></blockquote><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/SVLDT/4/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b7ae5a86-d0de-449b-9276-742496283cb3_1220x878.png&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/76c7fe74-cda1-4c5d-8b8f-10704deb3219_1220x1062.png&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:564,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Quarterback - Divisional Round Playoffs&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Click on the buttons below to see rankings for the different positions:         QB  &nbsp;   RB   &nbsp;   WR  &nbsp;   TE  &nbsp;   Flex &nbsp;   Superflex &nbsp;   K &nbsp;   D/ST&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" class="datawrapper-iframe" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/SVLDT/4/" width="730" height="564" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data["datawrapper-height"][a]+"px"}}}))}();</script></div><p><em>Please note: I&#8217;ll only be providing rankings for PPR scoring formats during the NFL playoffs.</em></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#128184; DraftKings value ranks (Flex): Four-game slate</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Qa6!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9985b649-cb76-4136-82eb-d0e0ba19a668_1432x546.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Qa6!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9985b649-cb76-4136-82eb-d0e0ba19a668_1432x546.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Qa6!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9985b649-cb76-4136-82eb-d0e0ba19a668_1432x546.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Qa6!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9985b649-cb76-4136-82eb-d0e0ba19a668_1432x546.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Qa6!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9985b649-cb76-4136-82eb-d0e0ba19a668_1432x546.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Qa6!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9985b649-cb76-4136-82eb-d0e0ba19a668_1432x546.png" width="1432" height="546" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/9985b649-cb76-4136-82eb-d0e0ba19a668_1432x546.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:546,&quot;width&quot;:1432,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:97263,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/i/184875048?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9985b649-cb76-4136-82eb-d0e0ba19a668_1432x546.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Qa6!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9985b649-cb76-4136-82eb-d0e0ba19a668_1432x546.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Qa6!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9985b649-cb76-4136-82eb-d0e0ba19a668_1432x546.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Qa6!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9985b649-cb76-4136-82eb-d0e0ba19a668_1432x546.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Qa6!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9985b649-cb76-4136-82eb-d0e0ba19a668_1432x546.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">The players projected to provide the best value for their salaries in DraftKings this weekend. Chart courtesy of <a href="https://www.dailyfantasyfuel.com/">DailyFantasyFuel.com.</a></figcaption></figure></div><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View the latest projections and value rankings for DraftKings and FanDuel. </a></strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">5th Down Fantasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild card playoff player rankings and DFS value picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those still playing, the latest rankings for PPR scoring and who should provide the most DraftKings value in the weekend's six-game slate.]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/wild-card-playoff-player-rankings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/wild-card-playoff-player-rankings</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:14:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tbYv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8788e15f-9344-46fe-a5af-f233afce7e53_1000x667.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><strong>&#128203; Player rankings: Wild card playoffs</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tbYv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8788e15f-9344-46fe-a5af-f233afce7e53_1000x667.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tbYv!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8788e15f-9344-46fe-a5af-f233afce7e53_1000x667.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tbYv!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8788e15f-9344-46fe-a5af-f233afce7e53_1000x667.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tbYv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8788e15f-9344-46fe-a5af-f233afce7e53_1000x667.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tbYv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8788e15f-9344-46fe-a5af-f233afce7e53_1000x667.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tbYv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8788e15f-9344-46fe-a5af-f233afce7e53_1000x667.jpeg" width="1000" height="667" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8788e15f-9344-46fe-a5af-f233afce7e53_1000x667.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:667,&quot;width&quot;:1000,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:249555,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/i/184059766?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8788e15f-9344-46fe-a5af-f233afce7e53_1000x667.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tbYv!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8788e15f-9344-46fe-a5af-f233afce7e53_1000x667.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tbYv!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8788e15f-9344-46fe-a5af-f233afce7e53_1000x667.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tbYv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8788e15f-9344-46fe-a5af-f233afce7e53_1000x667.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tbYv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8788e15f-9344-46fe-a5af-f233afce7e53_1000x667.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26). (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire)</figcaption></figure></div><blockquote><p><em><strong>Rankings Updated: </strong>Jan. 9, 2026, 2:58 pm ET   </em></p></blockquote><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/SVLDT/3/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0aa9cf28-5ba8-4731-90df-216ac95bd8ff_1220x824.png&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c5f8d9ba-076a-41a8-95d5-f2cd9f15fcfe_1220x1008.png&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:537,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Quarterback - Wild Card Playoffs&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Click on the buttons below to see rankings for the different positions:         QB  &nbsp;   RB   &nbsp;   WR  &nbsp;   TE  &nbsp;   Flex &nbsp;   Superflex &nbsp;   K &nbsp;   D/ST&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" 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To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 18 fantasy football player rankings and DFS value picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those still playing, the latest rankings for PPR scoring and who should provide the most DraftKings value in Sunday's main slate.]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/week-18-fantasy-football-player-rankings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/week-18-fantasy-football-player-rankings</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:16:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZRUv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14a67d19-15eb-41ec-9d3e-3311816ced08_1000x667.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><strong>&#128203; This week&#8217;s player rankings</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZRUv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14a67d19-15eb-41ec-9d3e-3311816ced08_1000x667.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZRUv!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14a67d19-15eb-41ec-9d3e-3311816ced08_1000x667.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZRUv!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14a67d19-15eb-41ec-9d3e-3311816ced08_1000x667.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZRUv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14a67d19-15eb-41ec-9d3e-3311816ced08_1000x667.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZRUv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14a67d19-15eb-41ec-9d3e-3311816ced08_1000x667.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZRUv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14a67d19-15eb-41ec-9d3e-3311816ced08_1000x667.jpeg" width="1000" height="667" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/14a67d19-15eb-41ec-9d3e-3311816ced08_1000x667.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:667,&quot;width&quot;:1000,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:280601,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/i/183177877?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14a67d19-15eb-41ec-9d3e-3311816ced08_1000x667.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZRUv!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14a67d19-15eb-41ec-9d3e-3311816ced08_1000x667.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZRUv!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14a67d19-15eb-41ec-9d3e-3311816ced08_1000x667.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZRUv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14a67d19-15eb-41ec-9d3e-3311816ced08_1000x667.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZRUv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14a67d19-15eb-41ec-9d3e-3311816ced08_1000x667.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7). (Photo by Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire)</figcaption></figure></div><blockquote><p><em><strong>Rankings Updated: </strong>Jan 3., 2026, 4:09 pm ET   </em></p></blockquote><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/SVLDT/1/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f2dca1ce-98b9-472e-92af-1aeaaf4e94b1_1220x1306.png&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3657560e-6de4-4a40-8178-73339069f4f3_1220x1490.png&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:757,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Quarterback - Week 18, 2025&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Click on the buttons below to see rankings for the different positions:         QB  &nbsp;   RB   &nbsp;   WR  &nbsp;   TE  &nbsp;   Flex &nbsp;   Superflex &nbsp;   K &nbsp;   D/ST&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" 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To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 17 fantasy football playbook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matchups to exploit, sneaky DFS picks and the latest rankings to make the most of your Week 17 fantasy football contests.]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/week-17-fantasy-football-playbook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/week-17-fantasy-football-playbook</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 16:19:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pyJm!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe5e008ff-f17d-4186-9d11-b92b6c108047_1000x667.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Thanks again for being a loyal reader and subscriber! Keep reading for the latest fantasy football rankings, injury news, players trending up and down, and more. Best of luck in Week 17!</em></p><p><strong>Quick links: </strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/fantasy-football-player-rankings">Latest Week 17 rankings </a>| <a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">DraftKings and FanDuel projections</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">5th Down Fantasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h3>&#129301; Pain Index: Week 17</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TdCg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde1dcefb-2e47-4865-8a89-1cefcec4627d_1226x840.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Always double-check before benching a player and consult <a href="https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/reports/injury-reports#/">the latest NFL injury report.</a><br></em></h5><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#8597;&#65039; </strong>Week 17 QBs: Matchup breakdown</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!K93i!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F679d0333-e743-4846-a538-90509c618d48_1386x698.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!K93i!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F679d0333-e743-4846-a538-90509c618d48_1386x698.png 424w, 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(Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire)</figcaption></figure></div><h4>&#129398; Bust vibes </h4><p>The 39.5 projected point total for the Texans-Chargers game is one of the lowest this weekend, and given that these two teams are the toughest matchups for QBs based on FPPG this season, this makes sense. So don&#8217;t expect much from <strong>C.J. Stroud</strong> or <strong>Justin Herbert</strong>. </p><h4>&#127839; DK value menu</h4><ul><li><p><strong>Bargain-bin buy: </strong>Quinn Ewers (MIA) - $4.3K; proj: 14.1 DK pts</p></li><li><p><strong>Best affordable value: </strong>Jacoby Brissett (ARI) - $5.7K; proj: 19.2 DK pts</p></li><li><p><strong>Worth the extra coin: </strong>Joe Burrow (CIN) - $6.5K; proj: 21.6 DK pts</p></li></ul><p><strong>&#128293; DFS hot take</strong></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;Before last week&#8217;s outing, Brissett had attempted at least 40 passes in seven of nine starts. That is a ton of volume, and a lot of his best performances have come as a large underdog. &#8230; Brissett is slightly cheaper than Lawrence across the industry, making him a solid alternative if you can&#8217;t afford the Jaguars&#8217; QB.&#8221; <a href="https://www.fantasylabs.com/articles/week-17-nfl-dfs-qb-breakdown-top-cash-game-and-tournament-picks/">&#8212; Matt La Marca, Fantasy Labs</a></p></blockquote><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View the latest DraftKings and FanFuel projections and value grades</a></strong></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#8597;&#65039; </strong>Week 17 RBs: Matchup breakdown</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qyva!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F74a7b69b-2c7e-4808-ab3b-897da99f3dc9_1388x697.png" 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A nasty matchup with Seattle should keep Dowdle in bust territory. &#8230; Since Week 12, the Chargers have yielded just one TD and the fewest rushing yards to opposing backs, which makes <strong>Woody Marks</strong>&#8217; return to the field a lot less exciting for those thinking about starting him in their title games. </p><h4>&#127839; DK value menu</h4><ul><li><p><strong>Bargain-bin buy: </strong>Michael Carter (ARI) - $5.2K; proj: 12.6 DK pts</p></li><li><p><strong>Best affordable value: </strong>Ashton Jeanty (LV) - $6.1K; proj: 20.2 DK pts</p></li><li><p><strong>Worth the extra coin: </strong>De&#8217;Von Achane (MIA) - $8.5K; proj: 20.5 DK pts</p></li></ul><p><strong>&#128293; DFS hot take</strong></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;I don't love<strong> Achane</strong>'s price here, but Achane still posted nearly 5.5 YPC with Quinn Ewers at quarterback last week. On the season, Achane ranks fourth in both receptions and receiving yards at his position. This is important because no team has allowed more receiving yards to running backs than Tampa.&#8221; &#8212; <a href="https://eu.thehuddle.com/story/sports/fantasy/football/2025/12/27/dfs-fantasy-domination-week-17/87899331007/">Harley Schultz, The Huddle</a>  <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/fantasy/football/story/_/id/47279922/draftkings-dfs-pick-6-plays-week-15-best-buys-top-stacks-more">&#8212; Mike Clay, ESPN</a></p></blockquote><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View the latest DraftKings and FanFuel projections and value grades</a></strong></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#8597;&#65039; </strong>Week 17 WRs: Matchup breakdown</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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(Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire)</figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>Jauan Jennings</strong> has seven touchdowns in his last seven games, and he has an excellent matchup lined up against Chicago. &#8230; As Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars stormed their way to six-straight wins, <strong>Jakobi Meyers</strong> has been rock solid, averaging 13.6 FPPG. Meanwhile, the Colts secondary has floundered down the stretch, and now have allowed the second most receiving yards on the season. &#8230; <strong>D.J. Moore </strong>has topped 21.9 PPR points in each of the last two games, and with Rome Odzue still out, more should be coming. </p><h4>&#129398; Bust vibes </h4><p><strong>Khalil Shakir </strong>has failed to hit double-digit fantasy points nine times over his last 11 games, and has a brutal matchup with Philly and shutdown CB Cooper DeJean. &#8230; As a <strong>Ladd McConkey</strong> owner, I know how frustrating he&#8217;s been this season. He came through in a very favorable matchup with Dallas last week, but expect the opposite against the stout Texans.</p><h4>&#127839; DK value menu</h4><ul><li><p><strong>Bargain-bin buy: </strong>Tre Tucker (LV) - $3.8K, proj: 10.0 DK pts</p></li><li><p><strong>Best affordable value: </strong>Jakobi Meyers (JAC) - $5.3K; proj: 14.2 DK pts</p></li><li><p><strong>Worth the extra coin: </strong>Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) - $8.6K; proj: 21.3 DK pts</p></li></ul><p><strong>&#128293; DFS hot take</strong></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;Smith-Njigba&#8217;s upside is self-evident; he averages +3.0 more DK FPG than any other WR on this slate, with a slate-high 5 games of 28.0 or more DK FP under his belt. &#8230; Chase is probably a better play in a vacuum, but maybe not (for tournaments) when Chase is drawing nearly 2X as much ownership.&#8221; <a href="https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/articles/2025/week-17-dfs-main-slate-breakdown#/">&#8212; Scott Barrett, Fantasy Points</a></p></blockquote><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View the latest DraftKings and FanFuel projections and value grades</a></strong></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#8597;&#65039; </strong>Week 17 TEs: Matchup breakdown</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IfMj!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4bd42283-686d-4cca-ad5a-bd9f82a1a53a_1390x698.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IfMj!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4bd42283-686d-4cca-ad5a-bd9f82a1a53a_1390x698.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IfMj!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4bd42283-686d-4cca-ad5a-bd9f82a1a53a_1390x698.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IfMj!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4bd42283-686d-4cca-ad5a-bd9f82a1a53a_1390x698.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IfMj!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4bd42283-686d-4cca-ad5a-bd9f82a1a53a_1390x698.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IfMj!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4bd42283-686d-4cca-ad5a-bd9f82a1a53a_1390x698.png" width="1390" height="698" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/4bd42283-686d-4cca-ad5a-bd9f82a1a53a_1390x698.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:698,&quot;width&quot;:1390,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:142859,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/i/182647352?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4bd42283-686d-4cca-ad5a-bd9f82a1a53a_1390x698.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IfMj!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4bd42283-686d-4cca-ad5a-bd9f82a1a53a_1390x698.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IfMj!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4bd42283-686d-4cca-ad5a-bd9f82a1a53a_1390x698.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IfMj!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4bd42283-686d-4cca-ad5a-bd9f82a1a53a_1390x698.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IfMj!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4bd42283-686d-4cca-ad5a-bd9f82a1a53a_1390x698.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h4>&#128170; Stud vibes</h4><p><strong>Harold Fanin</strong> has a 31 percent target share since Week 12, which just happened to be when Shedeur Sanders took over behind center. Fanin has has hit double-digit fantasy points in each of his last four games and gets one of the best fantasy matchups for TEs this week in the Steelers &#8212; if he suits up, that is (Questionable). &#8230; The Bucs have yielded the second most FPPG to TEs since Week 11, and the most TDs since Week 12. With <strong>Darren Waller</strong> a consistent red-zone threat, and the recipient of the most targets from Quinn Ewers last week outside of Jaylen Waddle, this could be a big one for those brave enough to start him in a title game. </p><h4>&#129398; Bust vibes </h4><p><strong>Dalton Kincaid</strong> has failed to return to his &#8220;pre-injury&#8221; production because he&#8217;s actually not fully healthy. Getting the worst fantasy matchup for his position this week is not going to help. &#8230; Despite being red-hot over his last three games, scoring at least 12.2 PPR points in each, <strong>Dallas Goedert </strong>faces one of the toughest matchups for TEs. The Bills have only let a TE hit paydirt three times all season. </p><h4>&#127839; DK value menu</h4><ul><li><p><strong>Bargain-bin buy: </strong>Michael Mayer (LV) - $2.5K, proj: 9.0 DK pts</p></li><li><p><strong>Best affordable value: </strong>Juwan Johnson (NO) - $4.2K; proj: 11.4 DK pts</p></li><li><p><strong>Worth the extra coin: </strong>Trey McBride (ARI) - $7.5K; proj: 18.6 DK pts</p></li></ul><p><strong>&#128293; DFS hot take</strong></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;<strong>McBride</strong> posted his lowest yardage total of the year in Week 16. He's in a prime spot to bounce back against a Bengals defense that has surrendered the most fantasy points (an average of nearly 22 per game) and 15 TDs to the position since the start of 2025.&#8221; <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/fantasy/football/story/_/id/47419162/draftkings-dfs-pick-6-plays-week-17-best-buys-top-stacks-more">&#8212; Liz Loza, ESPN</a></p></blockquote><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View the latest DraftKings and FanFuel projections and value grades</a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy football player rankings for Week 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[These fantasy football rankings for all scoring formats will update throughout Week 17, up until Sunday's kickoff.]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/fantasy-football-player-rankings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/fantasy-football-player-rankings</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r0dn!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fafc0bf34-82d2-4ef2-ad85-a0822c9e8646_1000x667.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r0dn!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fafc0bf34-82d2-4ef2-ad85-a0822c9e8646_1000x667.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"> Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire)</figcaption></figure></div><p>My <strong>Week 17 fantasy football rankings </strong>for PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard scoring formats will be updated frequently until kickoff on Sunday.</p><div><hr></div><h3>Week 17 fantasy football player rankings</h3>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-week(ish) update: Week 17 player rankings, Christmas DFS picks, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest rankings, injuries, and who should provide the most DraftKings value in today's Christmas triple-header.]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/mid-weekish-update-week-17-player</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/mid-weekish-update-week-17-player</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:35:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!49sZ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdbfe214c-78c6-4971-a843-a4ca373f6029_2160x2700.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>&#129301; P<strong>ain index</strong></h3><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/Op5nk/1/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ee4b0c12-b9bd-4ce3-a7a2-5023ff3973a2_1220x874.png&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/dccc386b-1bba-4aeb-823a-58f2a6cf9553_1220x912.png&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:453,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&#129301; Pain Index: Week 17&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" class="datawrapper-iframe" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/Op5nk/1/" width="730" height="453" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data["datawrapper-height"][a]+"px"}}}))}();</script></div><h5><em><strong>The above are my own estimates, sometimes based on unofficial media reports. Always double-check before benching a player and consult <a href="https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/reports/injury-reports#/">the latest NFL injury report.</a></strong></em></h5><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">5th Down Fantasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#128203; Initial Week 17 player rankings</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!49sZ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdbfe214c-78c6-4971-a843-a4ca373f6029_2160x2700.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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11:08:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BPWo!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fced9f89f-4c91-4e67-b7cf-cd97afdfd706_1000x667.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey folks,</p><p>I have a condensed version of the playbook this weekend, as the holiday season is beginning to suck up what little free time I usually have. But the most important bits are here and up to date to help you along to your title game!</p><p>This coming week, I will also be skipping the waiver wire post due to the holidays, but will be sending out a mid-week update with Week 17&#8217;s rankings and more. </p><p>Thanks for understanding, and hope you have a wonderful week heading into Christmas!</p><p>Best - Justin </p><p><strong>Quick links: </strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/fantasy-football-player-rankings">Latest Week 16 rankings </a>| <a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">DraftKings and FanDuel projections</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">5th Down Fantasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h3>&#129301; Pain Index: Week 16</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rwp3!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbe89363a-a285-4f2a-8200-062aa5ae4216_1256x702.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Always double-check before benching a player and consult <a href="https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/reports/injury-reports#/">the latest NFL injury report.</a><br></em></h5><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#8597;&#65039; </strong>Week 16 QBs: Matchup breakdown</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OO1i!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff6942a14-8cd3-4847-8399-d3b1fe329b78_1370x696.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OO1i!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff6942a14-8cd3-4847-8399-d3b1fe329b78_1370x696.png 424w, 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(Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire)</figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>&#128293; DFS hot take</strong></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;<strong>Brissett</strong> is easily the top value at quarterback this week, pricing out 12th among the 22 projected starting quarterbacks on the slate despite having reeled off nine consecutive top-12 fantasy outings. Brissett, who defied the odds with 249 passing yards and three touchdowns against Houston last week, is averaging 20.5 fantasy PPG since taking over as Arizona's starter. That ranks fourth among quarterbacks. He's in line for another big game against an Atlanta defense that has allowed 19-plus fantasy points to four quarterbacks &#8230; since Week 11.&#8221; <a href="https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/id/47349219/draftkings-dfs-pick-6-plays-week-16-best-buys-top-stacks-more">&#8212; Mike Clay, ESPN</a></p></blockquote><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View the latest DraftKings and FanFuel projections and value grades</a></strong></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#8597;&#65039; </strong>Week 16 RBs: Matchup breakdown</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RKVo!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff9c98f93-4a07-4e06-8dcd-743124b7ac87_1382x686.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source 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highs in both rushing and receiving yardage while being tied for a personal-best six TDs. If Pittsburgh falls behind, Gainwell&#8217;s passing-game role will stand out.&#8221; <a href="https://athlonsports.com/fantasy/draftkings-lineup-advice-daily-fantasy-football-dfs-sleepers-2025-nfl-week16">&#8212; Cory Bonini, Athlon Sports</a></p></blockquote><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View the latest DraftKings and FanFuel projections and value grades</a></strong></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#8597;&#65039; </strong>Week 16 WRs: Matchup breakdown</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BXUL!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1a5477e8-cad2-4a35-82d8-defe490a571f_1258x704.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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The Steelers allow the most receiving YPG on throws within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage (112.6), but the 10th-fewest on the deep ball. This underneath funnel matchup is perfect for ARSB, as is the blitz-heavy nature of this Steelers defense.&#8221; <a href="https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/articles/2025/week-16-dfs-main-slate-breakdown">&#8212; Scott Barrett, FantasyPoints.com</a></p></blockquote><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View the latest DraftKings and FanFuel projections and value grades</a></strong></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#8597;&#65039; </strong>Week 16 TEs: Matchup breakdown</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fRLu!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa66f107b-9a07-48c8-8882-634e0624e9e9_1364x704.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Meanwhile, <strong>Pitts</strong> is coming off the best game of his career, while averaging over 25 PPR points per game during the last three weeks.&#8221; &#8212; <a href="https://eu.thehuddle.com/story/sports/fantasy/football/2025/12/20/dfs-fantasy-domination-week-16/87787528007/">Harley Schultz, The Huddle</a></p></blockquote><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View the latest DraftKings and FanFuel projections and value grades</a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-week(ish) update: Week 16 player rankings and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest rankings, injuries, and who might be left to add on your roster in Week 16.]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/mid-weekish-update-week-16-player</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/mid-weekish-update-week-16-player</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:48:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!boZO!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fadf34831-25c5-4b0d-b05c-0663b24ba122_2160x2700.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>&#129301; P<strong>ain index</strong></h3><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/sHqOZ/2/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/402ee0a1-c0ce-44e6-8191-67cc971d92c4_1220x1214.png&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/9555f907-5e8e-4d78-895b-cf48a214c723_1220x1252.png&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:647,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&#129301; Pain Index: Week 16&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" class="datawrapper-iframe" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/sHqOZ/2/" width="730" height="647" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data["datawrapper-height"][a]+"px"}}}))}();</script></div><h5><em><strong>The above are my own estimates, sometimes based on unofficial media reports. Always double-check before benching a player and consult <a href="https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/reports/injury-reports#/">the latest NFL injury report.</a></strong></em></h5><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">5th Down Fantasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h3>&#128203; Initial Week 16 player rankings</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!boZO!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fadf34831-25c5-4b0d-b05c-0663b24ba122_2160x2700.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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with a season-ending injury, and a host of other banged-up players. Week 16 arrives at a brutal time for fantasy managers navigating their playoff landscape.</p><p>Patrick Mahomes (ACL) is out for the season, while Davante Adams (hamstring) could miss a crucial Thursday night game. Several running backs are also banged up &#8212; including RJ Harvey, Woody Marks, Zonovan Knight, and Devin Neal &#8212; with Knight likely out this week. At wide receiver, Christian Watson (chest) is in danger of missing Saturday&#8217;s matchup in Chicago.</p><p>With championships on the line, the waiver wire once again becomes a survival tool rather than a luxury. Below are the top players to target ahead of Week 16 &#8212; plus FAAB recommendations and matchup context for each position.</p><p><em>Current ownership percentage based on <a href="https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/buzzindex">Yahoo fantasy football leagues</a> at the time of publishing.</em></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">5th Down Fantasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Week 16 waiver wire cheatsheet</strong></h2><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/7HHTJ/1/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/7HHTJ/plain.png?v=1&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/7HHTJ/full.png?v=1&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:560,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Week 16 Waiver Wire Targets&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" class="datawrapper-iframe" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/7HHTJ/1/" width="730" height="560" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data["datawrapper-height"][a]+"px"}}}))}();</script></div><div><hr></div><h2><strong>&#129301; Week 16 pain index</strong></h2><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/sHqOZ/1/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/sHqOZ/plain.png?v=1&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/sHqOZ/full.png?v=1&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:565,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&#129301; Pain Index: Week 16&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" class="datawrapper-iframe" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/sHqOZ/1/" width="730" height="565" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data["datawrapper-height"][a]+"px"}}}))}();</script></div><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Quarterbacks to add in Week 16</strong></h2><h4><strong>J.J. McCarthy (MIN) &#8212; Streamer</strong></h4><p><em><strong>35% owned</strong></em></p><p>McCarthy has quietly become one of the more reliable fantasy streamers over the past two weeks, producing <strong>six total touchdowns</strong> and finishing as a <strong>top-10 QB</strong> in back-to-back games against Washington and Dallas. After a rough midseason stretch, he&#8217;s finally benefiting from soft matchups &#8212; and that trend continues against the Giants, who remain one of the league&#8217;s most generous defenses to opposing quarterbacks. With confidence growing and his rushing ability providing a stable floor, McCarthy is a strong QB2 streamer in championship week. <strong>FAAB:</strong> <strong>1&#8211;2%</strong></p><p><strong>Others to stream:</strong> C.J. Stroud (HOU); Tyler Shough (NO); Gardner Minshew (KC)</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Running backs to add in Week 16</strong></h2><h4><strong>Michael Carter (ARI) &#8212; Top priority</strong></h4><p><em><strong>5% owned</strong></em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!B6JO!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F92cddfbf-0094-4772-be55-bbfd7879197f_1000x628.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!B6JO!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F92cddfbf-0094-4772-be55-bbfd7879197f_1000x628.jpeg 424w, 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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter (22). (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire)</figcaption></figure></div><p>After <strong>Bam Knight</strong> was carted off with an ankle injury, Carter immediately took over Arizona&#8217;s backfield and handled true bell-cow volume. He finished with <strong>18 touches for 94 yards</strong>, out-snapping <strong>Emari Demercado 53&#8211;7</strong>, even in a negative game script against Houston&#8217;s elite defense. With <strong>Trey Benson on season-ending IR</strong> and Knight likely out in Week 16, Carter profiles as one of the rare plug-and-play RB options available this late in the year. Matchups against Atlanta and Cincinnati only add to the appeal.</p><h4><strong>Blake Corum (LAR) &#8212; Top priority</strong></h4><p><em><strong>40% owned</strong></em></p><p>Corum continues to deliver fantasy starter production despite technically being Kyren Williams&#8217; backup. He&#8217;s rushed for <strong>70+ yards and a touchdown in three straight games</strong>, averaging <strong>17.8 fantasy points</strong> over that stretch. The Rams may lean even more heavily on their running game with <strong>Davante Adams</strong> sidelined, and Corum&#8217;s double-digit carry totals make him a viable RB3/Flex even in a tough matchup against Seattle. While his ceiling is matchup-dependent, the volume and touchdown equity are real.</p><p><strong>FAAB:</strong> <strong>10&#8211;12%</strong></p><h4><strong>Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WAS) &#8212; Streamer</strong></h4><p><em><strong>48% owned</strong></em></p><p>With <strong>Chris Rodriguez Jr.</strong> sidelined by a groin injury, Croskey-Merritt stepped into the lead role and delivered <strong>18 carries for 96 yards and a touchdown</strong>. While the Eagles present a tougher matchup, Washington may continue evaluating the rookie during a lost season. If Rodriguez is ruled out again, Croskey-Merritt becomes a viable RB3/Flex with upside based on sheer workload.</p><p><strong>FAAB:</strong> <strong>5&#8211;8%</strong></p><p><strong>Others to stream (depending on injuries): </strong>Jawhar Jordan (HOU); Audric Estime (NO); Jaleel McLaughlin (DEN)</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Wide receivers to add in Week 16</strong></h2><h4><strong>Jayden Reed (GB) &#8212; Top Priority</strong></h4><p><em><strong>41% owned</strong></em></p><p>With <strong>Christian Watson</strong> dealing with a chest injury and Green Bay likely to be cautious, Reed once again tops the waiver list at WR. Even with Watson active recently, Reed has produced <strong>108 scrimmage yards over two games</strong>, reminding managers of his ceiling. As a rookie, Reed finished WR23 with 10 touchdowns despite limited snaps, and in 2024, he was a WR1/2 through nine weeks before usage dipped. If Watson sits, Reed immediately profiles as a WR3/Flex with top-20 upside. <strong>FAAB:</strong> <strong>10&#8211;12%</strong></p><h4><strong>Luther Burden III (CHI) </strong>&#8212; <strong>Streamer</strong></h4><h4><em><strong>17% owned</strong></em></h4><p>Burden&#8217;s status hinges on his ankle, but when healthy, he&#8217;s been Chicago&#8217;s most reliable target with Rome Odunze sidelined. He&#8217;s led or tied for the team lead in targets in three straight games and averaged 12.7 fantasy points over his last two. If Odunze remains out &#8212; or limited &#8212; Burden is a strong WR3/Flex against a Packers defense that&#8217;s struggling to contain opposing receivers. <strong>FAAB: 8&#8211;10%</strong></p><p><strong>Others to stream:</strong> Troy Franklin (DEN); Devaughn Vele (NO); Jayden Higgins (HOU)</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Tight ends to add in Week 16</strong></h2><h4><strong>Colby Parkinson (LAR)</strong> <strong>&#8212; Streamer</strong></h4><p><em><strong>4% owned</strong></em></p><p>Parkinson is one of the hottest players in fantasy football, scoring <strong>six touchdowns in his last six games</strong> and ranking as the <strong>TE4 in points per game</strong> since Week 10. He just posted a season-best <strong>5/75/2</strong> line and now faces his former team on Thursday night. Seattle has struggled against tight ends, and with Adams potentially sidelined, Parkinson could again see heavy red-zone usage.</p><p><strong>Others to stream:</strong> Darren Waller (MIA); Coleston Loveland (CHI); Dalton Schultz (HOU)</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>D/STs to add in Week 16</strong></h2><h4><strong>Bills (BUF) &#8212; Streamer</strong></h4><p><em><strong>54% owned</strong></em></p><p>Savvy managers have already stashed the Bills, Chiefs, or Niners for this week. Buffalo draws Cleveland, whose implied team total (16) is one of the lowest of the week. The Browns&#8217; quarterback issues are compounded by offensive line injuries, and the Bills have quietly forced an interception in seven of eight games since their Week 7 bye. While not elite week-to-week, this matchup gives Buffalo both floor and upside in a critical playoff week. <strong>FAAB: 1&#8211;2%</strong></p><p><strong>Others to stream:</strong> Saints (NO); 49ers (SF); Vikings (MIN)</p><p><strong>Others to stash (Week 17):</strong> Patriots (NE); Saints (NO); Cowboys (DAL)</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Kickers to add in Week 16</strong></h2><h4><strong>Eddy Pineiro (SF) &#8212; Streamer</strong></h4><p><em><strong>17% owned</strong></em></p><p>Pineiro returned from a hamstring injury and didn&#8217;t miss a beat, going <strong>3-for-3 on field goals and 4-for-4 on extra points</strong> in Week 15. He&#8217;s now a perfect <strong>25-for-25 on field goals</strong> this season and averages <strong>10.6 fantasy points per game</strong>. An indoor matchup against Indianapolis only strengthens his profile as the top widely available kicker this week. <strong>FAAB:</strong> <strong>1&#8211;2%</strong></p><p><strong>Others to stream:</strong> Jake Elliott (PHI); Andy Borregales (NE)</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 15 fantasy football playbook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matchups to exploit, sneaky DFS picks and the latest rankings to make the most of your Week 15 fantasy football contests.]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/week-15-fantasy-football-playbook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/week-15-fantasy-football-playbook</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:32:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!aDGf!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4186180e-03fd-4f85-b775-55712a88bfd3_1000x714.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Thanks again for being a loyal reader and subscriber! Keep reading for the latest fantasy football rankings, injury news, players trending up and down, and more. Best of luck in Week 15!</em></p><p><strong>Quick links: </strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/fantasy-football-player-rankings">Latest Week 15 rankings </a>| <a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">DraftKings and FanDuel projections</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">5th Down Fantasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h3>&#129301; Pain Index: Week 15</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!aQ8h!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F476c620f-e564-4ffb-99be-0161ddef45f7_1256x928.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h5><em>The above are my own estimates, sometimes based on unofficial media reports. Always double-check before benching a player and consult <a href="https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/reports/injury-reports#/">the latest NFL injury report.</a><br></em></h5><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#8597;&#65039; </strong>Week 15 QBs: Matchup breakdown</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zaxa!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcb5449ff-ce30-44b1-9385-a0a764da889d_1364x688.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zaxa!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcb5449ff-ce30-44b1-9385-a0a764da889d_1364x688.png 424w, 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The Niners have a 28.5-point implied team total from Vegas, second-highest in Week 15, and while Purdy&#8217;s matchup didn&#8217;t make the chart above, the Titans have allowed the third-most FPPG to QBs since Week 7 (23.6), with six of those seven QBs scoring at least 21.7 fantasy points. &#8230; No Jayden Daniels this week, which is probably for the best, as it&#8217;s tough to sit a player like that in the playoffs even when all signs point to bad news, as they did last week. Anyway, interesting stat on <strong>Marcus Mariota</strong>: against man-coverage, as he has against the Giants, his deep-throw rate jumps to 16.4% (5th highest). </p><h4>&#129398; Bust vibes </h4><p>If Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes can&#8217;t break double-digit fantasy points against the Texans, then I&#8217;m not betting on <strong>Jacoby Brissett </strong>to, no matter how surprisingly well he&#8217;s performed all season. He&#8217;ll be down a starting left tackle to boot.</p><h4>&#127839; DK value menu</h4><ul><li><p><strong>Bargain-bin buy: </strong>Marcus Mariota (WAS) - $5K, proj: 17.9 DK pts</p></li><li><p><strong>Best affordable value: </strong>C.J. Stroud (HOU) - $5.2K; proj: 19.5 DK pts</p></li><li><p><strong>Worth the extra coin: </strong>Matthew Stafford (LAR) - $7K; proj: 17.6 DK pts</p></li></ul><p><strong>&#128293; DFS hot take</strong></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;It doesn&#8217;t seem like a coincidence to me that [<strong>C.J. Stroud</strong>] averages 21.3 DraftKings FPG in the four games he&#8217;s been pressured on fewer than 40% of his dropbacks, or 27.3 DraftKings FPG in the two games he&#8217;s been pressured on fewer than 34%. The Cardinals have only hit a 40% pressure rate in two of their 13 games.&#8221; &#8212; <a href="https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/articles/dfs/2025/nfl-week-15-advanced-matchups">Ryan Heath, FantasyPoints.com</a></p></blockquote><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View the latest DraftKings and FanFuel projections and value grades</a></strong></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#8597;&#65039; </strong>Week 15 RBs: Matchup breakdown</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LHhc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F92fe7e96-8e3c-4665-bc6a-30cff630b735_1394x700.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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(Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire)</figcaption></figure></div><p>Coming off 26 carries in Week 14, <strong>Woody Marks </strong>is set up to eat a ton in a very favorable matchup and with an expected favorable game script, with the Texans 9.5-point favorites. When Houston leads, they tend to lean on the run, as Marks&#8217; FP/snap climbs 64% in these situations. &#8230; From Week 9 onward, <strong>Travis</strong> <strong>Etienne </strong>has<strong> </strong>the 7th most fantasy points, and has six TDs over his past five games. Only the Giants have allowed more fantasy points per game since Week 9 than the Jets, who have yielded the most rushing TDs during that span (9). </p><h4>&#129398; Bust vibes </h4><p>I&#8217;ve had a bad feeling about <strong>Breece Hall</strong> since he wasn&#8217;t traded before the deadline. He&#8217;s been feast or famine overall, scoring single digits in six games this year, with three of those performances coming over the past five weeks. I&#8217;m not expecting much at all in a tough matchup with the Jags. &#8230;  <strong>Aaron Jones</strong> hasn&#8217;t hit paydirt since Week 10, and hasn&#8217;t topped 8.7 FPs in PPR in three-straight. </p><h4>&#127839; DK value menu</h4><ul><li><p><strong>Bargain-bin buy: </strong>Chris Rodriguez (WAS) - $4.9K, proj: 11.4 DK pts</p></li><li><p><strong>Best affordable value: </strong>Woody Marks (HOU) - $5.6K; proj: 16.7 DK pts</p></li><li><p><strong>Worth the extra coin: </strong>Christian McCaffrey (SF) - $9K; proj: 24.4 DK pts</p></li></ul><p><strong>&#128293; DFS hot take</strong></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;This is a high price point, but <strong>McCaffrey</strong> is worth spending up. Fantasy&#8217;s top-scoring back returns from his bye leading all backs in touches and receptions, having found the end zone 13 times in as many games. &#8230; Week 15 presents a good matchup against a Titans defense that hasn&#8217;t faced a ton of volume but has still allowed the fifth-most touchdowns (16) to the position.&#8221; <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/fantasy/football/story/_/id/47279922/draftkings-dfs-pick-6-plays-week-15-best-buys-top-stacks-more">&#8212; Mike Clay, ESPN</a></p></blockquote><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View the latest DraftKings and FanFuel projections and value grades</a></strong></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#8597;&#65039; </strong>Week 15 WRs: Matchup breakdown</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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In fact, he fed him 14 targets in Week 13&#8217;s tough matchup with Denver and Patrick Surtain, and McLaurin scored the only TD that Surtain has allowed this season. Plus, Deebo Samuel is ill and questionable to suit up. &#8230; <strong>Chris Olave</strong> was WR6 in Week 10, the last time he matched up with the Panthers (5 rec., 104 yards, 1 TD). &#8230; <strong>Justin Jefferson</strong> runs 80 percent of his routes on the outside, and Dallas allows the most yards and TDs of any team to out-wide WRs. </p><h4>&#129398; Bust vibes </h4><p>I expected <strong>Zay Flowers</strong> to do well given last week&#8217;s matchup, though he still only has one touchdown this season, and none since Week 1. He's got a tough individual matchup with the Bengals&#8217; DJ Turner this week, one that yielded only two receptions for six yards the last time they met this year. Plus, the Bengals have kept all receivers to single-digit fantasy points (PPR) over the last four games. &#8230; Rome Odzune might sit again, which is good news for <strong>Luther Burden </strong>owners. The bad news is the Browns have yielded the second-fewest yards to receivers since Week 10, and Burden&#8217;s numbers are better against the zone than man-coverage, which puts him at a further disadvantage against Cleveland. </p><h4>&#127839; DK value menu</h4><ul><li><p><strong>Bargain-bin buy: </strong>Terry McLaurin (WAS) - $5.4K, proj: 13.1 DK pts</p></li><li><p><strong>Best affordable value: </strong>Nico Collins (HOU) - $6.7K; proj: 16.5 DK pts</p></li><li><p><strong>Worth the extra coin: </strong>Ja&#8217;Marr Chase (CIN) - $8.1K; proj: 22.8 DK pts</p></li></ul><p><strong>&#128293; DFS hot take</strong></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;The news that Tee Higgins has been ruled out means that <strong>Chase</strong> is almost certainly in line for double-digit targets. We saw him catch seven of 14 for 110 yards against Baltimore when these teams met on Thanksgiving. We know Joe Burrow will be chucking, as the Bengals throw at one of the highest clips in the league and a matchup projected to be competitive and high-scoring gives Chase serious ceiling potential.&#8221; <a href="https://www.rotowire.com/football/article/draftkings-nfl-week-15-top-picks-and-lineup-strategy-100577">&#8212; Ryan Belongia, Rotowire</a></p></blockquote><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View the latest DraftKings and FanFuel projections and value grades</a></strong></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#8597;&#65039; </strong>Week 15 TEs: Matchup breakdown</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2T2w!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F55cca710-a229-4ce2-bb82-fc0b92afd32d_1384x700.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div 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The problem with the Ravens is that they have two TEs worth starting this week. <strong>Isaiah Likely</strong> has edged out <strong>Mark Andrews</strong> over the past three games in targets (by one) and had five catches for 95 yards against them earlier this season. &#8230; <strong>Dalton Kincaid </strong>is healthy again, and when he has been fit, he&#8217;s performed, with a minimum of 14.1 PPR points in five of those nine games. He also caught all six of his targets for 108 yards the last time he faced the Pats. </p><h4>&#129398; Bust vibes </h4><p><strong>Oronde Gadsden </strong>still hasn&#8217;t scored a touchdown since Week 8 and has been held under 30 yards receiving in three of the last four games. &#8230;&nbsp;<strong>Hunter Henry</strong>&nbsp;gets the toughest TE matchup in the league against the Bills, against whom he only managed 6.6 FPs earlier this season.</p><h4>&#127839; DK value menu</h4><ul><li><p><strong>Bargain-bin buy: </strong>Theo Johnson (NYG) - $3.5K, proj: 9.7 DK pts</p></li><li><p><strong>Best affordable value: </strong>Harold Fannin (CLE) - $4K; proj: 12.0 DK pts</p></li><li><p><strong>Worth the extra coin: </strong>Trey McBride (ARI) - $7.4K; proj: 16.4 DK pts</p></li></ul><p><strong>&#128293; DFS hot take</strong></p><blockquote><p>&#8220;<strong>Fannin</strong> has quietly moved into third among tight ends in targets and fifth in receiving yards. &#8230; Njoku is out this week, so all of the tight end work should go to Fannin. Chicago is neutral against the position, but with the weather projected as disgusting this weekend, the backs and tight ends will be the top performers for both teams here.&#8221; &#8212; <a href="https://eu.thehuddle.com/story/sports/fantasy/football/2025/12/13/dfs-fantasy-domination-week-15/87689890007/">Harley Schultz, The Huddle</a></p></blockquote><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View the latest DraftKings and FanFuel projections and value grades</a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-week(ish) update: Week 15 player rankings and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest rankings, injuries, and who might be left to add on your roster in Week 15.]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/mid-weekish-update-week-15-player</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/mid-weekish-update-week-15-player</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:56:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5fzf!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F040ea894-7125-4b84-b58a-d8dae1f68c0b_2160x2700.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>&#129301; P<strong>ain index</strong></h3><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/tlquY/2/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/tlquY/plain.png?v=2&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/tlquY/full.png?v=2&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:621,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&#129301; Pain Index: Week 15&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" class="datawrapper-iframe" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/tlquY/2/" width="730" height="621" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data["datawrapper-height"][a]+"px"}}}))}();</script></div><h5><em><strong>The above are my own estimates, sometimes based on unofficial media reports. Always double-check before benching a player and consult <a href="https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/reports/injury-reports#/">the latest NFL injury report.</a></strong></em></h5><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">5th Down Fantasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h3>&#128203; Initial Week 15 player rankings</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5fzf!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F040ea894-7125-4b84-b58a-d8dae1f68c0b_2160x2700.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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you&#8217;re subscribed.</em></p><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/YE5Cl/1/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/YE5Cl/plain.png?v=1&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/YE5Cl/full.png?v=1&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:677,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Week 15 Waiver Wire Targets (Update)&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" class="datawrapper-iframe" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/YE5Cl/1/" width="730" height="677" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var 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reasons. It&#8217;s the first round of the playoffs for many, and the bye weeks are officially over. But the wear and tear of the NFL season typically delivers a long injury report, and this season is no exception.</p><p>Daniel Jones (Achilles) is officially done for the year, and several key fantasy starters &#8212; including Jayden Daniels, Tee Higgins, CeeDee Lamb, Alvin Kamara, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Drake London all have unclear statuses heading into the weekend.</p><p>Unfortunately, the waiver wire isn&#8217;t especially deep for those of you looking to plug holes, but there are a few notable names to jump on that could help you out, if not this week, then in Week 16 and beyond. Below are the top players to target ahead of Week 15 &#8212; plus FAAB recommendations and matchup context for each position.</p><p><em>Current ownership percentage based on <a href="https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/buzzindex">Yahoo fantasy football leagues</a> at the time of publishing.</em></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">5th Down Fantasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Week 15 waiver wire cheatsheet</strong></h2><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/cfnQi/1/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/cfnQi/plain.png?v=1&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/cfnQi/full.png?v=1&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:543,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Week 15 Waiver Wire Targets&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" class="datawrapper-iframe" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/cfnQi/1/" width="730" height="543" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data["datawrapper-height"][a]+"px"}}}))}();</script></div><div><hr></div><h2><strong>&#129301; Week 15 pain index</strong></h2><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/tlquY/1/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/tlquY/plain.png?v=1&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/tlquY/full.png?v=1&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:532,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&#129301; Pain Index: Week 15&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" class="datawrapper-iframe" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/tlquY/1/" width="730" height="532" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data["datawrapper-height"][a]+"px"}}}))}();</script></div><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Quarterbacks to add in Week 15</strong></h2><h4><strong>J.J. McCarthy (MIN) &#8212; Streamer</strong></h4><p><em><strong>30% owned</strong></em></p><p>McCarthy bounced back in Week 14 with a fairly sharp performance that included three touchdowns and 19 rushing yards in a dominant win over Washington. His concussion concerns appear behind him, and he now enters a dream schedule &#8212; Dallas, the Giants, and Detroit, all of which rank in the bottom five in fantasy points allowed to QBs. He&#8217;s not a lock in 1-QB leagues, but the projected Week 15 shootout gives him legitimate streaming appeal in deeper formats. <strong>FAAB:</strong> <strong>1%</strong></p><p><strong>Others to stream:</strong> C.J. Stroud (HOU); Shedeur Sanders (CLE); Tyler Shough (NO)</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Running backs to add in Week 15</strong></h2><h4><strong>Blake Corum (LAR) &#8212; Streamer</strong></h4><p><em><strong>33% owned</strong></em></p><p>Corum has emerged as a legitimate standalone fantasy option, scoring 14+ fantasy points in back-to-back games, including a career-high 26.1 in Week 14. He has led the Rams in rushing for two straight weeks and outpaced Kyren Williams in red-zone carries (3 to 2) last Sunday. While matchups vs. Detroit and Seattle are tougher, the rookie has produced 131 yards and two TDs most recently and now profiles as a weekly RB3/Flex with contingent RB1 upside if Williams misses time. <strong>FAAB: 8&#8211;10%</strong></p><h4><strong>Bam Knight (ARI) &#8212; Streamer</strong></h4><h4><em><strong>37% owned</strong></em></h4><p>Knight continues to operate as Arizona&#8217;s most reliable fantasy back with Trey Benson likely done for the season. He entered Week 14 having scored in three straight games, finishing as a top-20 RB in each. He remains the goal-line option and has caught 3+ passes in every game over the past month. The Week 15 matchup vs. Houston is tough, but Weeks 16&#8211;17 (ATL, CIN) are smash spots. Knight is a volume-based RB3 with RB2 upside while Benson remains sidelined. <strong>FAAB: 5&#8211;8%</strong></p><p><strong>Others to stream:</strong> Bhayshul Tuten (JAC); Tyler Allgeier (ATL)</p><p><strong>Others to stash:</strong> Jalen Wright (MIA)</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Wide receivers to add in Week 15</strong></h2><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ChxF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e6dbdf1-df63-48e9-8a9b-8d90ecd0e5d9_1000x667.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ChxF!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e6dbdf1-df63-48e9-8a9b-8d90ecd0e5d9_1000x667.jpeg 424w, 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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10). (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire)</figcaption></figure></div><h4><strong>Luther Burden III (CHI) &#8212; Top priority</strong></h4><p><em><strong>17% owned</strong></em></p><p>With Rome Odunze out, Burden led the Bears in targets (6), receptions (4), and yards (67) in Week 14. He also logged a 21% target share and nearly 70% route participation. While his ceiling is capped until Odunze returns, Burden is clearly Chicago&#8217;s most dynamic receiving option and can be treated as a WR3/Flex while Odunze is sidelined &#8212; and a WR4/Flex thereafter. <strong>FAAB: 8&#8211;10%</strong></p><h4><strong>Jayden Reed (GB) &#8212; Top Priority</strong></h4><h4><em><strong>40% owned</strong></em></h4><p>Reed looked sharp in his return from IR, reclaiming his role as Green Bay&#8217;s top slot weapon. He earned a 17% target share, catching all four passes and adding two designed runs for 22 yards. He&#8217;ll be limited to slot work &#8212; running a route on just 65% of dropbacks this week &#8212; but his efficiency and playmaking make him an enticing WR4 with WR3/Flex upside. Reed&#8217;s usage could grow over the next two weeks, even with a tough matchup against Denver looming. <strong>FAAB: 10&#8211;12%</strong></p><h4><strong>Ryan Flournoy (DAL)</strong> &#8212; <strong>Streamer/Stash</strong></h4><p><em><strong>1% owned</strong></em></p><p>Flournoy erupted after CeeDee Lamb left Week 14 with a concussion, leading the team with nine receptions, 115 yards, and a touchdown on 13 targets &#8212; all career highs. If Lamb is ruled out for Week 15, Flournoy becomes a strong WR4/Flex play attached to Dak Prescott in a high-volume passing offense. If Lamb returns, Flournoy becomes a volatile depth stash with splash-play upside. <strong>FAAB: 5&#8211;8%</strong></p><p><strong>Others to stream:</strong> Chimere Dike (TEN); Devaughn Vele (NO); Darius Slayton (NYG)</p><p><strong>Others to stash:</strong> Jalen Coker (CAR)</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Tight ends to add in Week 15</strong></h2><h4><strong>Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) &#8212; Streamer</strong></h4><p><em><strong>40% owned</strong></em></p><p>Fannin is the TE11 in fantasy points per game this season, and with David Njoku battling injuries, his production has skyrocketed. Over the past three weeks, he ranks TE4 in FPPG, highlighted by an 8-catch, 114-yard, 1-TD performance in Week 14. With Shedeur Sanders heavily targeting him, Fannin is now a legitimate every-week TE1 &#8212; and this might be your last chance to grab him.<strong> FAAB: 5&#8211;8%</strong></p><p><strong>Others to stream:</strong> Coleston Loveland (CHI); Isaiah Likely (BAL)</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>D/STs to add in Week 15</strong></h2><h4><strong>Jaguars (JAC) &#8212; Streamer</strong></h4><p><em><strong>37% owned</strong></em></p><p>The Jaguars have scored at least seven fantasy points in five straight games and now face the Jets, who are allowing the 10th-most fantasy points to opposing defenses. New York may be forced to start their third-string quarterback, making Jacksonville one of the safest D/ST streamers of Week 15. <strong>FAAB: 1&#8211;2%</strong></p><p><strong>Others to stream:</strong> Cowboys (DAL); Bears (CHI)</p><p><strong>Others to stash (Week 16):</strong> Bills (BUF); Chiefs (KC); 49ers (SF)</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Kickers to add in Week 15</strong></h2><h4><strong>Cairos Santos (CHI) &#8212; Streamer</strong></h4><p><em><strong>23% owned</strong></em></p><p>Santos has been one of the most consistent kickers in fantasy, converting 20 of 24 FGs and all 29 extra points this season. Since Week 4, he has averaged 10.6 fantasy points per game &#8212; third among all kickers. He returns home in Week 15, where he hasn&#8217;t missed a kick since Week 1. His safe weekly floor makes him one of the best streaming kickers available. <strong>FAAB: 1&#8211;2%</strong></p><p><strong>Others to stream:</strong> Eddy Pineiro (SF); Riley Patterson (MIA)</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 14 fantasy football playbook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fantasy matchups to exploit, sneaky DFS picks and the latest rankings to help make your Week 14 Sunday less miserable.]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/week-14-fantasy-football-playbook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/week-14-fantasy-football-playbook</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 22:41:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OZWw!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41fc34a1-b338-48a3-88a5-e12901249632_1000x667.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Thanks again for being a loyal reader and subscriber! Keep reading for the latest fantasy football rankings, injury news, players trending up and down, and more. Best of luck in Week 14!</em></p><p><strong>Quick links: </strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/fantasy-football-player-rankings">Latest Week 14 rankings </a>| <a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">DraftKings and FanDuel projections</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">5th Down Fantasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h3>&#129301; Pain Index: Week 14</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!S_IF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2a9cc314-5d3f-430d-844d-7ddb97788b0e_1210x1178.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Always double-check before benching a player and consult <a href="https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/reports/injury-reports#/">the latest NFL injury report.</a><br></em></h5><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;e3cbaf2c-8f01-454e-8b2e-1b2ffd7f2519&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;My Week 14 fantasy football rankings for PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard scoring formats will be updated frequently until kickoff on Sunday.&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;sm&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Fantasy football player rankings for Week 14&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:103211596,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Justin Sablich&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7eed53f7-ae5a-4e5b-afab-c05b000368f3_3024x4032.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:100}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2025-12-04T04:29:00.000Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zQiN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1153413-ceb7-4bbb-a4a0-86c281844970_1000x667.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/fantasy-football-player-rankings&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:null,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:172818170,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:6,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:1072661,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;5th Down Fantasy&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jGNu!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4e6d5e41-0a6e-47b8-9b86-f3b1a67a3ed2_1280x1280.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#8597;&#65039; </strong>Week 14 QBs: Matchup breakdown</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8otq!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7daf77b7-60bd-43c2-9f54-85941461f2d7_1344x728.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8otq!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7daf77b7-60bd-43c2-9f54-85941461f2d7_1344x728.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8otq!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7daf77b7-60bd-43c2-9f54-85941461f2d7_1344x728.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8otq!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7daf77b7-60bd-43c2-9f54-85941461f2d7_1344x728.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8otq!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7daf77b7-60bd-43c2-9f54-85941461f2d7_1344x728.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8otq!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7daf77b7-60bd-43c2-9f54-85941461f2d7_1344x728.png" width="1344" height="728" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7daf77b7-60bd-43c2-9f54-85941461f2d7_1344x728.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:728,&quot;width&quot;:1344,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:113428,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/i/180839876?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7daf77b7-60bd-43c2-9f54-85941461f2d7_1344x728.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8otq!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7daf77b7-60bd-43c2-9f54-85941461f2d7_1344x728.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8otq!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7daf77b7-60bd-43c2-9f54-85941461f2d7_1344x728.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8otq!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7daf77b7-60bd-43c2-9f54-85941461f2d7_1344x728.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8otq!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7daf77b7-60bd-43c2-9f54-85941461f2d7_1344x728.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h4>&#128170; Stud vibes</h4><p>Coming off a monster 4-TD performance on Thanksgiving, <strong>Jordan Love </strong>could keep it up with a matchup against the Bears, one of the better matchups for opposing QBs this season. &#8230; If you&#8217;re stuck with <strong>Tyrod Taylor</strong> as a bye-week filler, it might not turn out that bad. His legs still have some juice, as seen last week with 44 rushing yards and a TD. Miami allows the third most rushing yards to opposing QBs, and is allowing nearly 20 FPPG to the position. &#8230; In the sleeper category, we have <strong>Tyler Shough</strong>, who has had a steady floor of late, topping 17 points in 2 of 3. 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McCarthy (MIN) | Proj: 15.8 pts<br>$4.9K - Tyrod Taylor (NYJ) | Proj: 16.3 pts<br>$5.4K - Trevor Lawrence (JAC) | Proj: 17.3 pts</p><p><em>Worth the extra coin</em></p><p>$6K - Jayden Daniels (WAS) | Proj: 19.1 pts<br>$7.7K - Josh Allen (BUF) | Proj: 23.9</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View latest DraftKings and FanFuel projections and value grades</a></strong></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#8597;&#65039; </strong>Week 14 RBs: Matchup breakdown</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QTRc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d198484-eead-44e2-b7ca-7dca1380619c_1380x820.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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This bodes well for <strong>Aaron Jones, </strong>who will start for the Vikings despite leaving Week 13 with an injury. &#8230; <strong>Chase Brown</strong> is on fire, topping 15 fantasy points in five-straight. He also saw seven targets from Joe Burrow in his return last week and has been a dual threat most of this season. He should exploit his tasty matchup with the Bills. &#8230; <strong>Quinshon Judkins </strong>is on a mini roll of late, topping 15.9 fantasy points (PPR) in each of his last two, and has a plus matchup with the Titans. If Dylan Sampson (Q) sits, his usage will get an extra boost.</p><h4>&#129398; Bust vibes </h4><p>Over their past three games, the Chiefs have yielded just 90.3 total yards from scrimmage to opposing RBs, and only 16.5 FPPG on the season. <strong>Woody Marks</strong> is in for a slog. &#8230; The Raiders are only projected to score 16.5 by bookmakers this week. Meanwhile, <strong>Ashton Jeanty</strong>&#8217;s floor has been held up thanks to his use in the passing game, but the Broncos allow the 2nd fewest targets to opposing backs, and the 5th fewest FPPG to the position since Week 8. &#8230; <strong>Tony Pollard</strong> hasn&#8217;t topped 10 fantasy points in any of his last seven games, and Tyjae Spears&#8217;s return has eaten into his usage. Don&#8217;t expect much in a tough matchup with Cleveland.</p><h4>&#127839; DK value menu</h4><p><em>Best affordable value</em></p><p>$5.3K - Aaron Jones (MIN) | Proj: 13.8 pts<br>$5.7K - RJ Harvey (DEN) | Proj: 14.3 pts<br>$5.6K - Kenneth Walker (SEA) | Proj: 14.3 pts</p><p><em>Worth the extra coin</em></p><p>$8.8K- De&#8217;Von Achane (MIN) | Proj: 22.9 pts<br>$7.8K - James Cook (BUF) | Proj: 21.4</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View latest DraftKings and FanFuel projections and value grades</a></strong></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#8597;&#65039; </strong>Week 14 WRs: Matchup breakdown</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3_KP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F93ad04fb-77bd-4630-b094-2cfa3d8ab17c_1338x838.png" 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Meanwhile, the trade deadline&#8217;s other big mover, <strong>Jakobi Meyers</strong>, has hit paydirt in each of the last two games. &#8230;  <strong>Zay Flowers</strong> only has one touchdown this year, and it was in Week 1. But he&#8217;s matching up with CB Asante Samuel, who, by far, allows the most FPs per route run (0.79). &#8230; With Marvin Harrison Jr. out again, <strong>Michael Wilson</strong> gets another week to shine, as he&#8217;s averaged 27.7 PPR in two games minus Harrison and a 32 percent target share. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OZWw!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41fc34a1-b338-48a3-88a5-e12901249632_1000x667.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OZWw!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41fc34a1-b338-48a3-88a5-e12901249632_1000x667.jpeg 424w, 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(Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire)</figcaption></figure></div><h4>&#129398; Bust vibes </h4><p>Even though A.J. Brown is highlighted in the chart above, he&#8217;s pushed<strong> DeVonta Smith</strong> to the back burner over the last few weeks, as Smith hasn&#8217;t topped 8.9 fantasy points once over the last three. He also gets the toucher secondary matchup against CB Tarheeb Still, who&#8217;s allowed just 0.22 FPs per route.  &#8230; <strong>Xavier Worthy</strong> has put together a few decent PPR performances the last two weeks, against two of the most generous opposing defenses for WRs, but the Texans have allowed the third fewest total fantasy points and catches to WRs on the season.  &#8230; You won&#8217;t find me calling for <strong>Ja&#8217;Marr Chase</strong> to bust with your playoff spot on the line, but &#8220;Chase has one of the more underrated, difficult matchups in the NFL,&#8221; writes Fantasy Points&#8217; Joe Dolan, against CB Christian Benford. He&#8217;s shut down the likes of Nico Collins, Tetairoa McMillan, Drake London, and Chris Olave this season. Plus, Tee Higgins is back. </p><h4>&#127839; DK value menu</h4><p><em>Best affordable value</em></p><p>$5.6K - Michael Wilson (ARI) | Proj: 15.4 pts<br>$3.8K - Luther Burden (CHI) | Proj: 10.3 pts<br>$4.6K - Adonai Mitchell (NYJ) | Proj: 12.1 pts</p><p><em>Worth the extra coin</em></p><p>$8.7K - Puka Nacua (LAR) | Proj: 21.1 pts<br>$9K - Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) | Proj: 21.9</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View latest DraftKings and FanFuel projections and value grades</a></strong></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#8597;&#65039; </strong>Week 14 TEs: Matchup breakdown</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Nqpg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F423bec08-8833-4c15-8ef4-62150064623e_1322x822.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div 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The Colts have allowed the third-most PPR points per game to the position. &#8230; If<strong> Dalton Kincaid</strong> can finally return to the field, he can&#8217;t as for a better situation against the Bengals, who are the best fantasy matchup for tight ends (19.4 FPPG), and it&#8217;s not even close, at nearly six more FPPG than the second best (Jaguars, 13.9 FPPG).</p><h4>&#129398; Bust vibes </h4><p><strong>Oronde Gadsden</strong> hasn&#8217;t seen a target in the red zone over his last two. With Herbert and the offensive line banged up, a tough matchup against Philly, and RB Omarion Hampton back in the lineup to be leaned upon, it&#8217;s not looking good. &#8230; The Raiders have yielded the second-fewest FPPG to TEs since Week 8, and outside of last week&#8217;s fluke performance against Washington, <strong>Evan Engram</strong> hasn&#8217;t surpassed 50 yards in any game this season.</p><h4>&#127839; DK value menu</h4><p><em>Bargain-bin finds</em></p><p>$3.2K - AJ Barner (SEA) | Proj: 9.0 pts<br>$3.2K - Colston Loveland (CHI) | Proj: 8.4 pts<br>$3.7K - Harold Fannin (CLE) | Proj: 9.7 pts</p><p><em>Worth the extra coin</em></p><p>$4.2K - Kyle Pitts (ATL) | Proj: 12.8 pts<br>$6K - Brock Bowers (LV) | Proj: 15.2</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">View latest DraftKings and FanFuel projections and value grades</a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-week(ish) update: Week 14 player rankings, TNF DFS picks, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[An update on the latest injuries that could affect your lineup decisions this week, my initial player rankings, and plenty of other goodies.]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/mid-weekish-update-week-14-player</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/mid-weekish-update-week-14-player</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:20:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RB4P!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6ee1ed13-8532-4522-b20c-26a88f3a1211_2160x2700.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>&#129301; P<strong>ain index</strong></h3><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/Fekse/5/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a54dc8af-1a1d-4ad7-8eef-7e313d05ae4b_1220x1064.png&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b0d0e707-9095-4dc3-beb3-2c5671ae68c0_1220x1064.png&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:552,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&#129301; Pain Index: Week 13&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" class="datawrapper-iframe" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/Fekse/5/" width="730" height="552" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data["datawrapper-height"][a]+"px"}}}))}();</script></div><h5><em><strong>The above are my own estimates, sometimes based on unofficial media reports. Always double-check before benching a player and consult <a href="https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/reports/injury-reports#/">the latest NFL injury report.</a></strong></em></h5><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">5th Down Fantasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h3>&#128203; Initial Week 14 player rankings</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RB4P!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6ee1ed13-8532-4522-b20c-26a88f3a1211_2160x2700.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Tuesday</strong> before your waiver deadline, make sure you&#8217;re subscribed.</em></p><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/DzlOO/2/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/eec28f8c-ec4a-4096-b0b6-099ec49700f0_1220x1178.png&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e1655c5c-ea82-4581-9bad-7575233956f8_1220x1248.png&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:628,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Week 14 Waiver Wire Targets (Update)&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" class="datawrapper-iframe" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/DzlOO/2/" width="730" height="628" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data["datawrapper-height"][a]+"px"}}}))}();</script></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy football rest of season (ROS) rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[These rankings are based on half-PPR scoring and will update once per week for the remainder of the 2025 season.]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/fantasy-football-rest-of-season-ros</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/fantasy-football-rest-of-season-ros</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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(Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire)</figcaption></figure></div><blockquote><p><em><strong>Rankings Updated: </strong>Dec. 3, 2025, 8:49 am ET  </em></p></blockquote><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/Q5tUr/1/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e21e66fb-0742-40c6-9187-bf315d60631f_1220x1918.png&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/cdd1a2a5-df6c-4db5-8337-5801ca8e5981_1220x2102.png&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:1072,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;2025 Rest of Season - All (Half-PPR)&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Click on the buttons below to see rankings for the different positions:          QB  &nbsp;   RB   &nbsp;   WR  &nbsp;   TE  &nbsp;   Flex &nbsp;   Superflex &nbsp;   K &nbsp;   D/ST&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" class="datawrapper-iframe" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/Q5tUr/1/" width="730" height="1072" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data["datawrapper-height"][a]+"px"}}}))}();</script></div><p><strong>Metric definitions</strong></p><p><em>SOS SEASON/PLAYOFFS - Strength of Schedule rating, which is based on <a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/best-and-worst-fantasy-matchups-fpa">average Fantasy Points Allowed to the position</a> and adjusted for strength of schedule. Favorable matchups receive more stars, up to five. <a href="https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/strength-of-schedule.php">These ratings</a> are courtesy of Fantasy Pros. <a href="https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl-matchup-ratings/">Learn more about their methodology. </a></em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 14 fantasy football waiver wire: Bye's and St. Brown leave holes to fill]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which players are worth adding to your fantasy football roster ahead of Week 14's action.]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/week-14-fantasy-football-waiver-wire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/week-14-fantasy-football-waiver-wire</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:28:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kavk!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F15d99d29-09fe-486a-891e-f9c41a019318_1000x700.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After a week's reprieve from the bye weeks, they&#8217;re back for one more haunting, and just in time to potentially screw up your playoff run. There are plenty of injury concerns to make things interesting as well, including <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lions-amon-ra-st-brown-exits-thanksgiving-matchup-vs-packers-ankle-injury/">the strong likelihood </a>that Amon-Ra St. Brown won&#8217;t be around this week to help get you over the hump.</p><p>But there are always actions you can take to help stabilize your roster during this final push. Below are the top players to target ahead of Week 14 &#8212; plus FAAB recommendations and matchup context for each position.</p><p><em>Current ownership percentage based on <a href="https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/buzzindex">Yahoo fantasy football leagues</a> at the time of publishing.</em></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">5th Down Fantasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h2>Week 14 waiver wire cheatsheet</h2><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/oBczB/1/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8edecab0-62b5-4b5e-9284-0722c81b3bc4_1220x1046.png&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/889c99b8-e9f1-4df3-a8b8-0ccb795ed37d_1220x998.png&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:560,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Week 14 Waiver Wire Targets&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" class="datawrapper-iframe" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/oBczB/1/" width="730" height="560" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data["datawrapper-height"][a]+"px"}}}))}();</script></div><div><hr></div><h2><strong>&#129301; Week 14 pain index</strong></h2><div id="datawrapper-iframe" class="datawrapper-wrap outer" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/Fekse/4/&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5b14a574-5224-4553-83cc-592825e96d8a_1220x990.png&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url_full&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/61850e1b-a59c-4656-a37d-66b6bfea353e_1220x990.png&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:513,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&#129301; Pain Index: Week 13&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-component-name="DatawrapperToDOM"><iframe id="iframe-datawrapper" class="datawrapper-iframe" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/Fekse/4/" width="730" height="513" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data["datawrapper-height"][a]+"px"}}}))}();</script></div><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Quarterbacks to add in Week 14</strong></h2><h4><strong>Tyrod Taylor (NYJ) &#8212; Streamer</strong></h4><p><em><strong>4% owned</strong></em></p><p>If you&#8217;re relying on Taylor to carry your team to a title, you&#8217;re in trouble. But if you&#8217;re missing Jaxson Dart or Drake Maye in a bye week, Taylor might be your best available option, depending on your league. He has quietly and surprisingly been one of the better streaming QBs this season, finishing as QB8, QB15, and QB5 in his three starts. In Week 13, he posted 23.3 fantasy points, powered by 44 rushing yards and a touchdown. He now gets a Miami defense allowing the 7th-most fantasy points to QBs, with three of the last four passers scoring at least 21.4 against them. <strong>FAAB:</strong> <strong>1&#8211;3%</strong></p><p><strong>Others to stream:</strong> C.J. Stroud (HOU); Trevor Lawrence (JAC); Tyler Shough (NO)</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Running backs to add in Week 14</strong></h2><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kavk!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F15d99d29-09fe-486a-891e-f9c41a019318_1000x700.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kavk!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F15d99d29-09fe-486a-891e-f9c41a019318_1000x700.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kavk!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F15d99d29-09fe-486a-891e-f9c41a019318_1000x700.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kavk!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F15d99d29-09fe-486a-891e-f9c41a019318_1000x700.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kavk!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F15d99d29-09fe-486a-891e-f9c41a019318_1000x700.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kavk!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F15d99d29-09fe-486a-891e-f9c41a019318_1000x700.jpeg" width="1000" height="700" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/15d99d29-09fe-486a-891e-f9c41a019318_1000x700.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:700,&quot;width&quot;:1000,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:230782,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/i/180489495?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F15d99d29-09fe-486a-891e-f9c41a019318_1000x700.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kavk!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F15d99d29-09fe-486a-891e-f9c41a019318_1000x700.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kavk!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F15d99d29-09fe-486a-891e-f9c41a019318_1000x700.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kavk!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F15d99d29-09fe-486a-891e-f9c41a019318_1000x700.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kavk!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F15d99d29-09fe-486a-891e-f9c41a019318_1000x700.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (36). (Photo by Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire)</figcaption></figure></div><h4><strong>Chris Rodriguez (WAS) &#8212; Top priority</strong></h4><h4><em><strong>24% owned</strong></em></h4><p>Rodriguez has emerged as the clear leader of Washington&#8217;s backfield, out-carrying Jacory Croskey-Merritt 26 to 13 over the past two weeks and dominating goal-line work (4&#8211;2 over the past month). He has now delivered four straight usable fantasy outings, including 41 yards and a touchdown against Denver. While he won&#8217;t singlehandedly win you a league, he profiles as an RB3/flex with spike-week potential &#8212; especially with Jayden Daniels potentially back to improve overall offensive efficiency. <strong>FAAB:</strong> <strong>10&#8211;15%</strong></p><h4><strong>Bam Knight (ARI) &#8212; Streamer</strong></h4><p><em><strong>26% owned</strong></em></p><p>I don&#8217;t blame you if you want to completely avoid this mess of a backfield down the stretch, but know that Knight has scored double-digit fantasy points in three straight games and is coming off a season-best 98 total yards and a receiving touchdown. He&#8217;s played 40%+ snaps every week since Week 6 and has caught 3+ passes in three straight. Knight stays in the RB3 mix with RB2 upside if Benson remains out. <strong>FAAB:</strong> <strong>5&#8211;8%</strong></p><p><strong>Others to stream:</strong> Bhayshul Tuten (JAC); Tyler Allgeier (ATL)</p><p><strong>Others to stash:</strong> Blake Corum (LAR)</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Wide receivers to add in Week 14</strong></h2><h4>Adonai Mitchell (NYJ) &#8212; <strong>Top priority</strong></h4><p><em><strong>3% owned</strong></em></p><p>Mitchell erupted in Week 13 with 8 catches for 102 yards and a touchdown on a massive 163 air yards. Since joining the Jets, he owns a 30% target share and 60% air-yard share&#8212; true WR1 usage. He has 25 targets across his first three games in New York and is rapidly becoming Tyrod Taylor&#8217;s top option, especially with Garrett Wilson banged up. Mitchell is a boom-or-bust WR4 with legitimate WR2 upside if the role continues to solidify. FAAB: 12&#8211;15%</p><h4><strong>Jayden Higgins (HOU) &#8212; Streamer</strong></h4><h4><em><strong>35% owned</strong></em></h4><p>Higgins has been one of Houston&#8217;s most consistent weapons, posting at least 55 yards or a TD in five of his last six games and ranking as the WR36 over that stretch. While he still plays only around 60% of snaps due to rookie inconsistencies, that also means his role has room to grow. With defenses keying on Nico Collins, Higgins has carved out steady WR4/Flex value with upside for more. <strong>FAAB:</strong> <strong>5&#8211;8%</strong></p><h4><strong>Isaac TeSlaa (DET) &#8212;</strong> <strong>Streamer/Stash</strong></h4><p><em><strong>1% owned</strong></em></p><p>TeSlaa played <strong>92% of snaps</strong> when Amon-Ra St. Brown exited with an ankle injury and turned the opportunity into <strong>35 yards and a touchdown</strong>. If St. Brown misses Thursday&#8217;s high-total matchup vs. Dallas (53.5 points), TeSlaa becomes an instant flex option. Detroit traded up to draft him for a reason &#8212; he&#8217;s a raw but elite contested-catch specialist with a nose for the end zone. <strong>FAAB:</strong> <strong>5%</strong></p><p><strong>Others to stream:</strong> Christian Watson (GB); Parker Washington (JAC)</p><p><strong>Others to stash:</strong> Jalen Coker (CAR)</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Tight ends to add in Week 14</strong></h2><h4>Brenton Strange (JAC)<strong> &#8212; Streamer</strong></h4><p><em><strong>32% owned</strong></em></p><p>Since returning from IR, Strange has reclaimed a full-time role. He posted 93 yards on five catches in Week 12, then followed up with 3/45/1 in Week 13. Across those two weeks he owns an 18% target share and 22% air-yard share, and his route participation has climbed from 69% to 81%. Strange is a locked-in streaming TE with low-end TE1 upside, especially with the Jaguars leaning on him in key situations. <strong>FAAB:</strong> <strong>5&#8211;8%</strong></p><p><strong>Others to stream:</strong> Coleston Loveland (CHI); Harold Fannin (CLE); Darren Waller (MIA)</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>D/STs to add in Week 14</strong></h2><h4><strong>Buccaneers (TB) &#8212; Streamer</strong></h4><p><em><strong>29% owned</strong></em></p><p>Tampa Bay already dismantled the Saints earlier this year, posting a season-high 26 fantasy points in Week 8 with four turnovers, five sacks, and a defensive TD. New Orleans remains turnover-prone and inconsistent, making the Bucs a strong Week 14 streaming defense. <strong>FAAB:</strong> <strong>1&#8211;2%</strong></p><p><strong>Others to stream:</strong> Dolphins (MIA); Commanders (WAS)</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Kickers to add in Week 14</strong></h2><h4><strong>Will Lutz (DEN) &#8212; Streamer</strong></h4><p>Lutz has quietly become one of the most reliable kickers in football, hitting 17-of-20 FGs and all 24 extra points. He&#8217;s posted 27 fantasy points across the last two weeks and now kicks indoors vs. the Raiders &#8212; a defense allowing the 11th-most fantasy points to kickers. <strong>FAAB:</strong> <strong>1&#8211;2%</strong></p><p><strong>Others to stream:</strong> Brandon McManus (GB); Evan McPherson (CIN)</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 13 fantasy football playbook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fantasy matchups to exploit, sneaky DFS picks and the latest rankings to help make your Week 12 Sunday less miserable.]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/week-13-fantasy-football-playbook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/week-13-fantasy-football-playbook</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 23:38:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MZwM!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1ce05de-01d6-4abc-9f0a-fc9ef0f3ed1c_1000x667.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Thanks again for being a loyal reader and subscriber! Keep reading for the latest fantasy football rankings, injury news, players trending up and down, and more. Best of luck in Week 13!</em></p><p><strong>Quick links: </strong><a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/fantasy-football-player-rankings">Latest Week 13 rankings </a>| <a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">DraftKings and FanDuel projections</a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">5th Down Fantasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h3>Pain Index: Week 13</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!F_Un!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F69e4f8da-4267-4874-97d8-dc12579213da_1144x718.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Always double-check before benching a player and consult <a href="https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/reports/injury-reports#/">the latest NFL injury report.</a></em></h5><div><hr></div><h3><strong>&#8597;&#65039; </strong>Week 13 QBs: Matchup breakdown</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NsHx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F213df902-857e-43ec-aae9-0a4223d17627_1210x916.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NsHx!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F213df902-857e-43ec-aae9-0a4223d17627_1210x916.png 424w, 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Dobbins #27. (Photo by John McGloughlin/Icon Sportswire)</figcaption></figure></div><p>The Commanders&#8217; defense is second in YAC and YAC over expectation, while 56 percent of <strong>Bo Nix</strong>&#8217;s pass yards have come after the catch, the sixth-highest in the NFL. Eight of 11 guys this season have scored at least 21.9 FPPG against the Commanders. &#8230; <strong>Jacoby Brissett </strong>topped  20.7 Fantasy points in six consecutive games, while the last three starting QBs against the Buccaneers have scored at least 22.1 fantasy points. &#8230; <strong>Matthew Stafford</strong> has been a top-8 fantasy performer in 6 of his last 8 games, and is QB4 overall. It should be another good one against a weak Panthers pass rush (30th in sacks).</p><h4>&#129398; Bust vibes </h4><p>Coming off a three-interception downer, <strong>Brock Purdy</strong> now faces a Browns team that is sacking quarterbacks at the highest rate in the NFL and allowing the fewest fantasy points per game to the position over the last six weeks. &#8230; <strong>Daniel Jones</strong> enters an always tough match-up with Houston, averaging just 15.5 fantasy PPG in his last three contests with four TDs and four INTs.</p><h3>&#127839; DraftKings value menu - QBs</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gT4O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff2bd72b2-c6d4-446c-8fcf-ef4cd6b709c7_1076x488.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Eight players have topped 13 PPR points against them this season, including in seven of the last eight games. &#8230; Coming off a season-high 18 carries in Week 13 at Chicago, <strong>Jaylen Warren</strong> is in a great spot against the Bills, who have consistently been generous to the position all season. &#8230; <strong>Travis Etienne</strong>&#8217;s 64 percent snap share last week was his highest since Week 2. He might get a chance to pile up points in a game that Jacksonville is favored in by 6.5 points.</p><h4>&#129398; Bust vibes </h4><p>The Rams have allowed just three total touchdowns to running backs this season, so it&#8217;s not the best week to put all your hopes on <strong>Rico Dowdle.</strong> &#8230; Despite<strong> Rhamondre Stevenson</strong>&#8217;s return last week, he was outcarried by TreVeyon Henderson 18-6, leaving him less likely to benefit from fantasy&#8217;s most delicious matchup for backs. &#8230; With just one touchdown over his last four and Jordan Mason continuing to siphon carries, <strong>Aaron Jones </strong>is tough to trust against a Seattle defense yielding the 6th fewest FPPG and just two rushing TDs in their last four.</p><h3>&#127839; DraftKings value menu - RBs</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JR87!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6bc2ee42-6fbb-4903-99ed-b5c61d4926f6_1080x512.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JR87!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6bc2ee42-6fbb-4903-99ed-b5c61d4926f6_1080x512.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JR87!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6bc2ee42-6fbb-4903-99ed-b5c61d4926f6_1080x512.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JR87!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6bc2ee42-6fbb-4903-99ed-b5c61d4926f6_1080x512.png 1272w, 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The Giants should get him back on the right track. &#8230; <strong>Troy Franklin</strong> has been targeted more than Courtland Sutton in six straight games on his way to taking over as Nix&#8217;s top target. &#8230; Coming off eight catches for 110 yards on 10 targets in one of the toughest matchups for receivers (HOU),<strong> Khalil Shakir </strong>now gets one of the easiest. Six players have scored at least 15.3 PPR points over the past four games against the Steelers.</p><h4>&#129398; Bust vibes </h4><p>You never sit <strong>Nico Collins</strong>, but know <a href="https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/articles/2025/week-13-wrcb-fantasy-matchups#/">he&#8217;s being shadowed by Sauce Gardner,</a> who has continued to shut down opposing receivers since joining the Colts. This includes holding Drake London to 26 yards on two receptions. &#8230; Colts receivers<strong> Michael Pittman </strong>and <strong>Alec Pierce</strong> may have a tough time, too, in this game, with Houston allowing the third-fewest FPPG to receivers over the last three weeks and Jones struggling behind center.</p><h3>&#127839; DraftKings value menu - WRs</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6ndF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc9f1b0d-06da-40c9-b9a4-d48ec6f78b24_1078x578.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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All signs point to a bounce-back performance from <strong>Dalton Shultz</strong> after his downer last week against the Bills.</p><h4>&#129398; Bust vibes </h4><p><strong>Brock Bowers</strong> may have a tough go against the Chargers, who not only have done a decent job holding opposing tight ends in check, but are one of the best secondaries against the slot, where Bowers runs nearly 50% of his routes. &#8230; Despite a favorable matchup, <strong>Cade Otton</strong> has yet to hit paydirt this season and has seen less love from Baker since Chris Godwin returned.</p><h3>&#127839; DraftKings value menu - TEs</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0AWE!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F576ccfbe-8a9d-4d70-99e6-5b9a5746734e_1084x516.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div 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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><em><strong>View all <a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">Week 13 projections for DraftKings and FanDuel.</a></strong></em></figcaption></figure></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Thanksgiving! Week 13 player rankings, turkey day DFS picks, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[An update on the latest injuries that could affect your lineup decisions this week, my initial player rankings, and plenty of other goodies.]]></description><link>https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/happy-thanksgiving-week-13-player</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/happy-thanksgiving-week-13-player</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Sablich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:15:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mYJM!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F13706804-42cf-4be9-afb9-507f489c30db_2160x2738.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>This Thanksgiving weekend, please travel, shop, and cook safely. Also, be nice to your family, even if they don&#8217;t deserve it! Hope it&#8217;s a good one. &#8212; Justin</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W1Jy!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe014ab87-59b8-4f5e-b820-0a9df0de5ac7_480x356.gif" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W1Jy!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_lossy/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe014ab87-59b8-4f5e-b820-0a9df0de5ac7_480x356.gif 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W1Jy!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_lossy/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe014ab87-59b8-4f5e-b820-0a9df0de5ac7_480x356.gif 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W1Jy!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_lossy/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe014ab87-59b8-4f5e-b820-0a9df0de5ac7_480x356.gif 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W1Jy!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_lossy/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe014ab87-59b8-4f5e-b820-0a9df0de5ac7_480x356.gif 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W1Jy!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_lossy/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe014ab87-59b8-4f5e-b820-0a9df0de5ac7_480x356.gif" width="480" height="356" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e014ab87-59b8-4f5e-b820-0a9df0de5ac7_480x356.gif&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:356,&quot;width&quot;:480,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:6224559,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/gif&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/i/180095495?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe014ab87-59b8-4f5e-b820-0a9df0de5ac7_480x356.gif&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W1Jy!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_lossy/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe014ab87-59b8-4f5e-b820-0a9df0de5ac7_480x356.gif 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W1Jy!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_lossy/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe014ab87-59b8-4f5e-b820-0a9df0de5ac7_480x356.gif 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W1Jy!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_lossy/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe014ab87-59b8-4f5e-b820-0a9df0de5ac7_480x356.gif 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!W1Jy!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_lossy/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe014ab87-59b8-4f5e-b820-0a9df0de5ac7_480x356.gif 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3>&#129301; P<strong>ain index</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z5u4!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F556898a7-f555-40b1-ad11-81f7e60c5a17_1108x956.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z5u4!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F556898a7-f555-40b1-ad11-81f7e60c5a17_1108x956.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z5u4!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F556898a7-f555-40b1-ad11-81f7e60c5a17_1108x956.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z5u4!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F556898a7-f555-40b1-ad11-81f7e60c5a17_1108x956.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z5u4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F556898a7-f555-40b1-ad11-81f7e60c5a17_1108x956.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z5u4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F556898a7-f555-40b1-ad11-81f7e60c5a17_1108x956.png" width="1108" height="956" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/556898a7-f555-40b1-ad11-81f7e60c5a17_1108x956.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:956,&quot;width&quot;:1108,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:214360,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/i/180095495?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F556898a7-f555-40b1-ad11-81f7e60c5a17_1108x956.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z5u4!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F556898a7-f555-40b1-ad11-81f7e60c5a17_1108x956.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z5u4!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F556898a7-f555-40b1-ad11-81f7e60c5a17_1108x956.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z5u4!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F556898a7-f555-40b1-ad11-81f7e60c5a17_1108x956.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z5u4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F556898a7-f555-40b1-ad11-81f7e60c5a17_1108x956.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h5><em><strong>The above are my own estimates, sometimes based on unofficial media reports. Always double-check before benching a player and consult <a href="https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/reports/injury-reports#/">the latest NFL injury report.</a></strong></em></h5><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">5th Down Fantasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><h3>&#128203; Initial Week 13 player rankings</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mYJM!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F13706804-42cf-4be9-afb9-507f489c30db_2160x2738.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mYJM!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F13706804-42cf-4be9-afb9-507f489c30db_2160x2738.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mYJM!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F13706804-42cf-4be9-afb9-507f489c30db_2160x2738.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mYJM!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F13706804-42cf-4be9-afb9-507f489c30db_2160x2738.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mYJM!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F13706804-42cf-4be9-afb9-507f489c30db_2160x2738.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mYJM!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F13706804-42cf-4be9-afb9-507f489c30db_2160x2738.png" width="1456" height="1846" 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class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h4>&#9889; Latest Rankings: <a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/fantasy-football-player-rankings">Week 13</a> | <a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/fantasy-football-rest-of-season-ros">Rest of Season</a> | <a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/weekly-nfl-daily-fantasy-matchups">DFS Projections</a></h4><div><hr></div><h3>&#128184; DraftKings value ranks: Thanksgiving 3-game slate </h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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Lamb, DAL ($6.9k) &#8212; Proj: 18.5 FPs</p></li><li><p>TE - Travis Kelce, KC ($5.0k) &#8212; Proj: 13.8 FPs</p></li></ul><p><strong>Bargain buys</strong></p><ul><li><p>QB - Jordan Love, GB ($5.5k) &#8212; Proj: 17.5 FPs</p></li><li><p>RB - David Montgomery, DET ($4.8k) &#8212; Proj: 9.6 FPs</p></li><li><p>RB - Kareem Hunt, KC ($5.3k) &#8212; Proj: 9.2 FPs</p></li><li><p>WR - Christian Watson, GB ($4.7k) &#8212; Proj: 11.7 FPs</p></li><li><p>WR - Jameson Williams, DET ($4.8k) &#8212; Proj: 12.5 FPs</p></li><li><p>TE - Mark Andrews, BAL ($3.6k) &#8212; Proj: 11.9 FPs</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h3>&#127919; ICYMI: Who&#8217;s left on the Wire?</h3><p><em>The key players I highlighted in Tuesday&#8217;s <a href="https://www.5thdownfantasy.com/p/week-13-fantasy-football-waiver-wire">Week 13 Waiver Wire post. </a>You can still check if these guys are available, but if you want this delivered to your inbox&nbsp;<strong>each Tuesday</strong> before your waiver deadline, make sure 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