Week 5 Start Sit Advice (Part 2) | Sneaky Starts & Players to BENCH (10/09 Fantasy Football Podcast)
Oct 9, 2026 · 1h 17m
Summary
Fantasy Football Today breaks down Week 5 matchups, starting with a debate on whether to sell high on Bucky Irving after his goal-line success against Dallas. The panel analyzes injury impacts, including CeeDee Lamb’s quad issue and the absence of key receivers for the Commanders, while evaluating quarterback options like Tyler Shuker and Jayden Daniels. They also discuss the Bears’ defensive struggles and the potential for Colson Loveland to capitalize on increased targets in Chicago, offering specific starter advice for the weekend slate.
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Show Intro and Week 10 Game Preview
Recap: Cowboys vs. Commanders and Dak Prescott
Ezekiel Elliott Fantasy Value and Trade Analysis
Cowboys Offense: CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson
Malik Willis Tell and Commanders RB Waiver Wire
Injury Report: Bears, Lions, and Commanders WRs
Lions Defense and Tight End Strategy
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Bears vs. Packers: WRs and 49ers Strategy
Vikings vs. Saints: Tyler Shuk and QB Analysis
Bills vs. Rams: WRs and Tight End Defense
Lions vs. Dolphins: Jameson Williams and Jalen Waddle
Dolphins RBs and Bears Defense Overview
Packers Offense: Jordan Love and RB Committee
Bears vs. Packers: Loveland, Kincaid, and WR Rankings
RB Start/Sit: Swift, Golden, and Bears DST
49ers vs. Seahawks: Must-Starts and Emmanuel Wilson
Quick Hits: Seahawks DST and Waiver Wire QBs
Vikings vs. Saints: Devontez Vele and Passing Game
Vikings vs. Saints: Final Start/Sit Calls
Commanders vs. Lions: Jameis Winston and RBs
Commanders WRs: Antonio Williams and Target Shares
Waiver Wire: QBs and Final Lineup Picks
Bills vs. Rams: James Cook, Kincaid, and TE Defense
Tight Ends and DJ Moore Handcuffs
Jeremiah Love and Baltimore vs. Atlanta WRs
Baltimore vs. Atlanta: Zay Flowers and RBs
Final Flex Picks and Sign-off
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