Bottom of the Barrel Week 5 NFL DFS Breakdown

Nick Chubb CLE vs. LAC(29th)(FD-$9,400)(DK-$8,000)(Y!-$38)

Bottom of the Barrel has always been about those low-cost and low-owned players. As you scroll through the top end of these running backs you will notice several are more expensive than normal. Just speaks volumes about the state of the position. However, in my B&B notes, I could not stop writing players down. After I was done the amount of RB’s mentioned seemed ridiculous. Be on the lookout for my Week 5 B&B notes. A lot of cutting room floor type stuff.

Jeff Wilson Jr. SF @ CAR(18th)(FD-$6,500)(DK-$5,500)(Y!-$17)

Jeff Wilson Jr. has looked good! I cannot be the only one who has thought that! A fantasy friendly 49ers running back is what dreams are made of! Using Wilson Jr. this week against a middle of the pack Carolina DST. I’m thinking, at minimum, 16 carries. With his seasonal average of 4.5 yards a pop 72 yards is his floor in Week 5.

Antonio Gibson WSH vs. TEN(14th)(FD-$6,300)(DK-$5,900)(Y!-$17)

Gibby or McKissic? McKissic or Gibby? Why not both? At first glance Antonio is just a low-end flex type of play but the way the Commanders wide receivers have been used it opens a spot for Gibby. A spot to make a big play or two. More than likely Gibson gets 12 or 13 carries and if he can make a few chucks yardage plays then the cost will equal value.

Devin Singletary BUF vs. PIT(26th)(FD-$6,000)(DK-$6,100)(Y!-$18)

The Steelers defense is not scary. Looking back to Week 4 the New York Jets hung a respectable amount of all purpose yards. Pittsburgh gets gouged in the air which sets up opposing teams to pound the ball on the ground. Given Devin’s price tag and projected stat-line, 14 carries, 60 yards, 4 receptions, and 40 yards, he becomes a slam dunk. Look for the Bills to lay the wood, at home, against the Steelers this week.

Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs. DET(31st)(FD-$6,000)(DK-$5,500)(Y!-$22)

Let me remind you of what I had to say about Rhamondre Stevenson last week. Stevenson took on a bigger role in Week 3 and don’t expect it to stop anytime soon. Rhamondre is my biggest, not so under the radar, start in Week 4. Several factors including the idea of a veteran QB, in a tough spot, a running back thriving, and coming up in the passing game. Expect double digits carries with a handful of targets. Same player, same type of opponent, and expect the same type of production. After what we saw Seattle do in Detroit, I think it is safe to assume the Patriots will also do the same.

Kareem Hunt CLE vs. LAC(29th)(FD-$5,900)(DK-$6,000)(Y!-$21)

In a violate game like DFS it is nice to have some absolutes and sure things occasionally! Hunt’s role is well defined as he’s seen between 12 to 15 touches and between 60 to 75 yards from scrimmage through these first four weeks. We all know it’s the Chubb show in Cleveland but let’s show Hunt some love as he hits his averages in this one.

Rachaad White TB vs. ATL(11th)(FD-$5,800)(DK-$5,100)(Y!-$10)

One of these days the Bucs are going to cut this kid loose. Let him run more routes! Give him a few more targets. Why not this week, against Atlanta?

Travis Etienne Jr. JAX vs. HOU(32nd)(FD-$5,600)(DK-$5,100)(Y!-$20)

The Jag’s running game should thrive against the league’s worst run defense in Week 5. The only issue is which running back will thrive? By all accounts it looks as though it’ll be James Robinson. If I was the Jacksonville head coach, I would take it upon myself to really use Travis in this one. Use it to boost his confidence. Use it to get him back on track. J-Rob will get his, but I also believe Etienne does too. Whether its in the passing game or running game this is the week! Etienne Jr. breakout game is here.

Eno Benjamin ARZ vs. PHI(15th)(FD-$5,400)(DK-$4,600)(Y!-$12)

A casual DFS fan would say that there is room for Eno to get a handful or touches and make good with them. On paper though, the Eagles DST has been strong! So where does that leave us? Let me put it this way. As of right now the o/u in this one sits at 49 total points. I think every bit of those 49 points are scored and then some. Fully stackable game and toss in Eno!

Kenny Gainwell PHI @ ARZ(23rd)(FD-$5,200)(DK-$5,000)(Y!-$12)

With Boston Scott banged up that leaves a little extra work for Kenny. Arizona did win last week but there were 22 total receptions for 197 yards from the opposing Panthers team. Why does this matter? Well, I think Jalen Hurts is a much better QB than Baker Mayfield so can you imagine the passing attempts on Sunday from Hurts? Expect Kenny to see a fair share of targets.

J.D. McKissic WSH vs. TEN(14th)(FD-$5,100)(DK-$5,200)(Y!-$12)

I hate that this Commanders running back committee is getting so murky and muddy. Only positive to be pulled here would be ownership percentage. Less than 1% in normally a good thing but I will caution you here as the Commanders may focus their efforts in the air over the ground game.

Trestan Ebner CHI @ MIN(28th)(FD-$5,000)(DK-$4,500)(Y!-$10)

We all know and love the legend that is Khalil Herbert. However, David Montgomery is the Bears RB1. D-Mont did not play in Week 4 leaving Herbs as the lead back with a little taste of Ebner. As now it stands D-Mont is limited in practice. If we get a Herbert/Ebner combo Sunday against a soft Vikings defense, then I am in.