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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.

Topics discussed

Squarespace Sponsorship 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 Sponsors: 5-Hour Energy and Nissan Rogue 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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