Fantasy Football Week 5 prep: Starts, Sits, Sleepers, Busts & point spread

Week 4 injuries to Joe Mixon and David Montgomery have some managers scrambling in what was already a tough season to find RB consistency. There are glaring Week 5 examples of players you should start and sit. There are also examples of sleepers who could provide unexpected production and big names who could flop based on these Week 5 matchups. Every week we’ll break down every game on the slate and pinpoint the players you need to know in every matchup.

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All lines from Caesars Sportsbook.

The line wants us to believe: The Seahawks are as good as they looked last week, not the two weeks before. It’s the second game in a row where the Rams aren’t as big of a favorite as the public may have expected. You know how that went for L.A. in Week 4. Going on the road on a short week is always tough, and apparently the oddsmakers are certain Russell Wilson will keep up with the Rams on the scoreboard.

The line wants us to believe: Nothing about the Jets’ win last week is real. I’m not sure this is even a small step-up in competition for Zach Wilson, who overcame another slow start to fire off 232 yards and two scores in the second half and overtime versus the Titans. The Falcons gave up 34 points to Washington last week — their defense isn’t good. No one’s allowed more passing touchdowns than the Falcons and no one’s allowed fewer than the Jets.

The line wants us to believe: Drew Lock can keep the Broncos close. A lot of sharp money came in on the Broncos when the line opened at minus-4.5, and only now has it evened out. The Steelers are the way to go here — for as ugly as they are…