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Week 5 fantasy football recap

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Who went off, who beat the projection, who came from nowhere and who let a lineup down, with every final.
Finals
15

games

Top score
39.5

Drake Maye, QB

Fantasy

Week 5 in the spotlight

The best, the biggest beats, the surprises and the letdowns. Projections are Sleeper's.

Went off

The highest scores of the week at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end.

Drake MayeQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week

NEagainst LV

39.5PPR points

Projected 19.2 by Sleeper+20.3 against the projection

26 of 34, 374 passing yards, 4 TD; 7 carries, 25 rushing yards, 1 TD.

  1. Jahmyr GibbsRB1, running back rank 1 that week

    DET against ARI

    25 carries, 151 rushing yards, 2 TD; 5 catches on 6 targets, 56 receiving yards.

    37.7 points

    Projected 25.9 by Sleeper+11.8 against the projection

  2. Puka NacuaWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week

    LAR against BUF

    17 catches on 24 targets, 138 receiving yards, 1 TD; 2 carries, 9 rushing yards.

    37.7 points

    Projected 20.7 by Sleeper+17.0 against the projection

  3. Jaylen WarrenRB2, running back rank 2 that week

    PIT against IND

    15 carries, 101 rushing yards, 1 TD; 6 catches on 6 targets, 87 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    36.8 points

    Projected 19.8 by Sleeper+17.0 against the projection

  4. Isaiah LikelyTE1, tight end rank 1 that week

    NYG against WAS

    11 catches on 13 targets, 94 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    32.4 points

    Projected 11.4 by Sleeper+21.0 against the projection

  5. Christian WatsonWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week

    GB against CHI

    6 catches on 8 targets, 143 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    32.3 points

    Projected 15.6 by Sleeper+16.7 against the projection

Beat the projection

The biggest gaps above a projection of 8 points or more.

Isaiah LikelyTE1, tight end rank 1 that week

NYGagainst WAS

32.4PPR points

Projected 11.4 by Sleeper+21.0 against the projection

11 catches on 13 targets, 94 receiving yards, 2 TD.

  1. Drake MayeQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week

    NE against LV

    26 of 34, 374 passing yards, 4 TD; 7 carries, 25 rushing yards, 1 TD.

    39.5 points

    Projected 19.2 by Sleeper+20.3 against the projection

  2. Puka NacuaWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week

    LAR against BUF

    17 catches on 24 targets, 138 receiving yards, 1 TD; 2 carries, 9 rushing yards.

    37.7 points

    Projected 20.7 by Sleeper+17.0 against the projection

  3. Jaylen WarrenRB2, running back rank 2 that week

    PIT against IND

    15 carries, 101 rushing yards, 1 TD; 6 catches on 6 targets, 87 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    36.8 points

    Projected 19.8 by Sleeper+17.0 against the projection

  4. Christian WatsonWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week

    GB against CHI

    6 catches on 8 targets, 143 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    32.3 points

    Projected 15.6 by Sleeper+16.7 against the projection

  5. Parker WashingtonWR3, wide receiver rank 3 that week

    JAX against PHI

    6 catches on 9 targets, 124 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    30.4 points

    Projected 14.0 by Sleeper+16.4 against the projection

Nobody saw it coming

12 points or more from a player projected for under 6, or not projected at all.

Kyle WilliamsWR16, wide receiver rank 16 that week

NEagainst LV

18.1PPR points

Projected 3.0 by Sleeper+15.1 against the projection

3 catches on 3 targets, 91 receiving yards, 1 TD.

  1. Teagan QuitorianoTE7, tight end rank 7 that week

    ARI against DET

    2 catches on 2 targets, 15 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    15.5 points

    No Sleeper projection

  2. Jaylin NoelWR18, wide receiver rank 18 that week

    HOU against TEN

    5 catches on 5 targets, 41 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards.

    15.2 points

    Projected 5.2 by Sleeper+10.0 against the projection

  3. Kevin Coleman Jr.WR26, wide receiver rank 26 that week

    MIA against CIN

    3 catches on 7 targets, 30 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    12.0 points

    Projected 5.2 by Sleeper+6.8 against the projection

Let you down

The biggest misses by players projected for 12 points or more who took the field.

CeeDee LambWR86, wide receiver rank 86 that week

DALagainst TB

2.9PPR points

Projected 20.7 by Sleeper-17.8 against the projection

2 catches on 5 targets, 9 receiving yards.

  1. Tyler ShoughQB31, quarterback rank 31 that week

    NO against MIN

    16 of 25, 96 passing yards, 2 INT.

    1.8 points

    Projected 15.2 by Sleeper-13.4 against the projection

  2. David MontgomeryRB65, running back rank 65 that week

    HOU against TEN

    5 carries, 11 rushing yards.

    1.1 points

    Projected 12.9 by Sleeper-11.8 against the projection

  3. Chase BrownRB35, running back rank 35 that week

    CIN against MIA

    13 carries, 39 rushing yards; 3 catches on 4 targets, 21 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.

    7.0 points

    Projected 17.8 by Sleeper-10.8 against the projection

  4. Tee HigginsWR71, wide receiver rank 71 that week

    CIN against MIA

    2 catches on 4 targets, 22 receiving yards.

    4.2 points

    Projected 14.8 by Sleeper-10.6 against the projection

  5. Carnell TateWR98, wide receiver rank 98 that week

    TEN against HOU

    1 catch on 5 targets, 6 receiving yards.

    1.6 points

    Projected 12.2 by Sleeper-10.6 against the projection

Fantasy

Week 5 top scorers by position

The five highest scores at each position, PPR scoring.

quarterbacks

  1. Drake MayeQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week

    NE against LV

    26 of 34, 374 passing yards, 4 TD; 7 carries, 25 rushing yards, 1 TD.

    39.5 points

    Projected 19.2 by Sleeper+20.3 against the projection

  2. Jayden DanielsQB2, quarterback rank 2 that week

    WAS against NYG

    17 of 25, 199 passing yards; 9 carries, 103 rushing yards, 2 TD.

    32.3 points

    Projected 16.9 by Sleeper+15.4 against the projection

  3. Josh AllenQB3, quarterback rank 3 that week

    BUF against LAR

    12 of 19, 210 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 10 carries, 121 rushing yards, 1 TD.

    31.5 points

    Projected 21.8 by Sleeper+9.7 against the projection

  4. Jared GoffQB4, quarterback rank 4 that week

    DET against ARI

    19 of 30, 271 passing yards, 3 TD; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards, 1 TD.

    28.9 points

    Projected 21.8 by Sleeper+7.1 against the projection

  5. Matthew StaffordQB5, quarterback rank 5 that week

    LAR against BUF

    40 of 54, 383 passing yards, 3 TD.

    27.3 points

    Projected 18.7 by Sleeper+8.6 against the projection

running backs

  1. Jahmyr GibbsRB1, running back rank 1 that week

    DET against ARI

    25 carries, 151 rushing yards, 2 TD; 5 catches on 6 targets, 56 receiving yards.

    37.7 points

    Projected 25.9 by Sleeper+11.8 against the projection

  2. Jaylen WarrenRB2, running back rank 2 that week

    PIT against IND

    15 carries, 101 rushing yards, 1 TD; 6 catches on 6 targets, 87 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    36.8 points

    Projected 19.8 by Sleeper+17.0 against the projection

  3. Bucky IrvingRB3, running back rank 3 that week

    TB against DAL

    21 carries, 165 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 3 targets, 10 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    31.5 points

    Projected 15.2 by Sleeper+16.3 against the projection

  4. James Cook IIIRB4, running back rank 4 that week

    BUF against LAR

    25 carries, 111 rushing yards, 2 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 7 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.

    22.8 points

    Projected 15.4 by Sleeper+7.4 against the projection

  5. Derrick HenryRB5, running back rank 5 that week

    BAL against ATL

    24 carries, 102 rushing yards; 1 catch on 2 targets, 18 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    21.0 points

    Projected 18.0 by Sleeper+3.0 against the projection

wide receivers

  1. Puka NacuaWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week

    LAR against BUF

    17 catches on 24 targets, 138 receiving yards, 1 TD; 2 carries, 9 rushing yards.

    37.7 points

    Projected 20.7 by Sleeper+17.0 against the projection

  2. Christian WatsonWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week

    GB against CHI

    6 catches on 8 targets, 143 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    32.3 points

    Projected 15.6 by Sleeper+16.7 against the projection

  3. Parker WashingtonWR3, wide receiver rank 3 that week

    JAX against PHI

    6 catches on 9 targets, 124 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    30.4 points

    Projected 14.0 by Sleeper+16.4 against the projection

  4. Malik NabersWR4, wide receiver rank 4 that week

    NYG against WAS

    11 catches on 20 targets, 121 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    29.1 points

    Projected 14.0 by Sleeper+15.1 against the projection

  5. George PickensWR5, wide receiver rank 5 that week

    DAL against TB

    9 catches on 13 targets, 130 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    28.0 points

    Projected 13.9 by Sleeper+14.1 against the projection

tight ends

  1. Isaiah LikelyTE1, tight end rank 1 that week

    NYG against WAS

    11 catches on 13 targets, 94 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    32.4 points

    Projected 11.4 by Sleeper+21.0 against the projection

  2. Brock BowersTE2, tight end rank 2 that week

    LV against NE

    8 catches on 10 targets, 110 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 fumble lost.

    23.0 points

    Projected 15.9 by Sleeper+7.1 against the projection

  3. Trey McBrideTE3, tight end rank 3 that week

    ARI against DET

    9 catches on 10 targets, 66 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    21.6 points

    Projected 18.1 by Sleeper+3.5 against the projection

  4. Pat FreiermuthTE4, tight end rank 4 that week

    PIT against IND

    5 catches on 7 targets, 44 receiving yards, 2 TD; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards.

    21.5 points

    Projected 8.0 by Sleeper+13.5 against the projection

  5. Tyler WarrenTE5, tight end rank 5 that week

    IND against PIT

    7 catches on 9 targets, 83 receiving yards; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards, 1 TD.

    21.4 points

    Projected 10.6 by Sleeper+10.8 against the projection

kickers

  1. Jason MyersK1, kicker rank 1 that week

    SEA against SF

    5 of 5 field goals, 2 extra points.

    23.0 points

    Projected 8.6 by Sleeper+14.4 against the projection

  2. Spencer ShraderK2, kicker rank 2 that week

    IND against PIT

    5 of 5 field goals, 1 extra point.

    21.0 points

    Projected 8.6 by Sleeper+12.4 against the projection

  3. Ka'imi FairbairnK3, kicker rank 3 that week

    HOU against TEN

    4 of 4 field goals, 2 extra points.

    17.0 points

    Projected 8.7 by Sleeper+8.3 against the projection

  4. Will ReichardK4, kicker rank 4 that week

    MIN against NO

    3 of 3 field goals, 2 extra points.

    16.0 points

    Projected 8.8 by Sleeper+7.2 against the projection

  5. Tyler LoopK5, kicker rank 5 that week

    BAL against ATL

    3 of 3 field goals, 1 extra point.

    14.0 points

    Projected 7.5 by Sleeper+6.5 against the projection

team defenses

  1. Green Bay PackersDEF1, team defense rank 1 that week

    GB against CHI

    7 points allowed, 4 sacks.

    20.0 points

    Projected 6.5 by Sleeper+13.5 against the projection

  2. San Francisco 49ersDEF1, team defense rank 1 that week

    SF against SEA

    29 points allowed, 5 sacks, 1 TD.

    20.0 points

    Projected 6.2 by Sleeper+13.8 against the projection

  3. New York JetsDEF3, team defense rank 3 that week

    NYJ against CLE

    12 points allowed, 8 sacks.

    17.0 points

    Projected 8.1 by Sleeper+8.9 against the projection

  4. Houston TexansDEF4, team defense rank 4 that week

    HOU against TEN

    3 points allowed, 4 sacks.

    16.0 points

    Projected 9.3 by Sleeper+6.7 against the projection

  5. Denver BroncosDEF5, team defense rank 5 that week

    DEN against LAC

    17 points allowed, 5 sacks.

    15.0 points

    Projected 8.3 by Sleeper+6.7 against the projection

Around the NFL

Week 5 results

Every final, how the line fared and the best fantasy lines of each game.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys: Bucky Irving runs for 165 as a rookie quarterback wins in Dallas

    Thursday, Oct 8, 8:15 PM EDT

    Final: Buccaneers24 pointsatCowboys16 points

    • Closed Cowboys -8.5
    • Buccaneers covered +8.5
    • Under 49.5, 40 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys

    1. Bucky IrvingRB3, running back rank 3 that week21 carries, 165 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 3 targets, 10 receiving yards, 1 TD.31.5 PPR points+16.3 against the projection
    2. George PickensWR5, wide receiver rank 5 that week9 catches on 13 targets, 130 receiving yards, 1 TD.28.0 PPR points+14.1 against the projection
    3. Emeka EgbukaWR17, wide receiver rank 17 that week6 catches on 9 targets, 38 receiving yards; 1 carry, 14 rushing yards, 1 TD.17.2 PPR points+6.4 against the projection

    Tampa Bay won by 8 as an 8.5-point underdog, after the line had moved five points toward Dallas, and the game ran through Bucky Irving: 21 carries for 165 yards, a 72-yard run that set up the go-ahead score, and...

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys

  • Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville Jaguars: Parker Washington scores twice and a 57-yarder wins it in London

    Sunday, Oct 11, 9:30 AM EDT

    Final: Eagles17 pointsatJaguars19 points

    • Closed Jaguars -7.5
    • Eagles covered +7.5
    • Under 41.5, 36 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville Jaguars

    1. Parker WashingtonWR3, wide receiver rank 3 that week6 catches on 9 targets, 124 receiving yards, 2 TD.30.4 PPR points+16.4 against the projection
    2. Trevor LawrenceQB11, quarterback rank 11 that week24 of 39, 331 passing yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 3 carries, 25 rushing yards.22.7 PPR points+4.8 against the projection
    3. Darius CooperWR19, wide receiver rank 19 that week2 catches on 3 targets, 71 receiving yards, 1 TD.15.1 PPR points+7.9 against the projection

    The line moved ten points this week, from Philadelphia by 2.5 to Jacksonville by 7.5, with Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith ruled out, and the Eagles still covered.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers: Christian Watson's two long scores and five turnovers sink Chicago

    Sunday, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Bears7 pointsatPackers31 points

    • Closed Bears -1.5
    • Packers covered +1.5
    • Under 46.5, 38 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers

    1. Christian WatsonWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week6 catches on 8 targets, 143 receiving yards, 2 TD.32.3 PPR points+16.7 against the projection
    2. Jordan LoveQB8, quarterback rank 8 that week25 of 31, 367 passing yards, 2 TD; 1 carry, 6 rushing yards.25.3 PPR points+8.0 against the projection
    3. Matthew GoldenWR11, wide receiver rank 11 that week6 catches on 7 targets, 123 receiving yards.20.3 PPR points+7.4 against the projection

    Chicago closed as a 1.5-point favourite and lost by 24. Jordan Love completed 25 of 31 for 367 yards, and Christian Watson caught touchdowns of 42 and 53 yards on his way to 32.3 PPR points; Matthew Golden added 123...

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers

  • Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins: Joe Burrow throws four short touchdowns and Miami falls to 0-5

    Sunday, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Bengals31 pointsatDolphins24 points

    • Closed Bengals -7.5
    • Dolphins covered +7.5
    • Over 45.5, 55 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins

    1. Joe BurrowQB9, quarterback rank 9 that week23 of 32, 190 passing yards, 4 TD; 4 carries, 10 rushing yards.24.6 PPR points+4.7 against the projection
    2. Malik WillisQB14, quarterback rank 14 that week15 of 27, 137 passing yards, 1 TD, 2 INT; 8 carries, 74 rushing yards, 1 TD; 1 fumble lost.20.9 PPR points+4.9 against the projection
    3. Ja'Marr ChaseWR12, wide receiver rank 12 that week6 catches on 10 targets, 77 receiving yards, 1 TD.19.7 PPR points-0.5 against the projection

    Joe Burrow threw four touchdowns on only 190 yards, one each to Mike Gesicki, Samaje Perine, Tanner Hudson and Ja'Marr Chase, whose one-handed 45-yard catch made it 28 to 10.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins

  • Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots: Drake Maye accounts for five touchdowns in a 28-point rout

    Sunday, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Raiders17 pointsatPatriots45 points

    • Closed Patriots -3.5
    • Patriots covered -3.5
    • Over 45.5, 62 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots

    1. Drake MayeQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week26 of 34, 374 passing yards, 4 TD; 7 carries, 25 rushing yards, 1 TD.39.5 PPR points+20.3 against the projection
    2. Brock BowersTE2, tight end rank 2 that week8 catches on 10 targets, 110 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 fumble lost.23.0 PPR points+7.1 against the projection
    3. DeMario DouglasWR9, wide receiver rank 9 that week4 catches on 5 targets, 65 receiving yards, 2 TD.22.5 PPR points+15.9 against the projection

    The line moved from New England by 8.5 to 3.5 before kickoff, and the Patriots won by 28 with 536 yards of offense.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots

  • Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints: Aaron Jones breaks the tie and Minnesota stays unbeaten

    Sunday, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Vikings23 pointsatSaints13 points

    • Closed Vikings -2.5
    • Vikings covered -2.5
    • Under 41.5, 36 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints

    1. Justin JeffersonWR13, wide receiver rank 13 that week6 catches on 7 targets, 79 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 carry, -11 rushing yards.18.8 PPR points+2.5 against the projection
    2. Aaron Jones Sr.RB7, running back rank 7 that week25 carries, 113 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 3 targets, 4 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.18.7 PPR points+3.8 against the projection
    3. Kyler MurrayQB15, quarterback rank 15 that week24 of 30, 229 passing yards, 1 TD; 10 carries, 51 rushing yards.18.3 PPR points+1.5 against the projection

    Minnesota moved to 5-0 on a day its offense managed 23 points and its defense did the rest. Kyler Murray threw for 229 yards and ran for 51, and found Justin Jefferson, who played through the ankle, for a 15-yard score...

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints

  • Cleveland Browns at New York Jets: A fumbled punt snap and Braelon Allen's 22-yard run beat Cleveland

    Sunday, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Browns12 pointsatJets17 points

    • Closed Jets -2.5
    • Jets covered -2.5
    • Under 38.5, 29 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Cleveland Browns at New York Jets

    1. Garrett WilsonWR7, wide receiver rank 7 that week7 catches on 11 targets, 104 receiving yards, 1 TD.23.4 PPR points+7.8 against the projection
    2. Braelon AllenRB8, running back rank 8 that week24 carries, 116 rushing yards, 1 TD; 1 catch on 4 targets, 0 receiving yards.18.6 PPR points+3.3 against the projection
    3. Denzel BostonWR22, wide receiver rank 22 that week3 catches on 7 targets, 46 receiving yards, 1 TD.13.6 PPR points+3.6 against the projection

    Garrett Wilson caught a 32-yard touchdown on the Jets' first drive and finished with 104 yards, 23.4 PPR points.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Cleveland Browns at New York Jets

  • Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers: Jaylen Warren goes 80 and 50 and Pittsburgh pulls away

    Sunday, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Colts22 pointsatSteelers34 points

    • Closed Steelers -3
    • Steelers covered -3
    • Over 42.5, 56 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers

    1. Jaylen WarrenRB2, running back rank 2 that week15 carries, 101 rushing yards, 1 TD; 6 catches on 6 targets, 87 receiving yards, 1 TD.36.8 PPR points+17.0 against the projection
    2. Aaron RodgersQB12, quarterback rank 12 that week22 of 31, 235 passing yards, 3 TD; 1 carry, 6 rushing yards.22.0 PPR points+5.4 against the projection
    3. Pat FreiermuthTE4, tight end rank 4 that week5 catches on 7 targets, 44 receiving yards, 2 TD; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards.21.5 PPR points+13.5 against the projection

    Jaylen Warren scored on an 80-yard catch and run in the first quarter and a 50-yard run in the third, and finished with 188 yards from scrimmage and 36.8 PPR points, second among running backs this week.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans: Houston's first win, and a running back to claim

    Sunday, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Texans26 pointsatTitans3 points

    • Closed Texans -6.5
    • Texans covered -6.5
    • Under 37.5, 29 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans

    1. C.J. StroudQB13, quarterback rank 13 that week26 of 34, 261 passing yards, 1 TD; 6 carries, 5 rushing yards, 1 TD.20.9 PPR points+5.6 against the projection
    2. Jaylin NoelWR18, wide receiver rank 18 that week5 catches on 5 targets, 41 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards.15.2 PPR points+10.0 against the projection
    3. Woody MarksRB22, running back rank 22 that week15 carries, 62 rushing yards; 4 catches on 4 targets, 23 receiving yards.12.5 PPR points+3.7 against the projection

    Houston won its first game 26 to 3, and C.J. Stroud did it efficiently: 26 of 34 for 261 yards, a touchdown pass to Jaylin Noel and a rushing score, 20.9 PPR points.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans

  • New York Giants at Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels returns, runs for two, and scrambles away a win

    Sunday, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Giants27 pointsatCommanders27 points

    • Closed Commanders -3.5
    • Giants covered +3.5
    • Over 41.5, 54 scored

    Top fantasy lines, New York Giants at Washington Commanders

    1. Isaiah LikelyTE1, tight end rank 1 that week11 catches on 13 targets, 94 receiving yards, 2 TD.32.4 PPR points+21.0 against the projection
    2. Jayden DanielsQB2, quarterback rank 2 that week17 of 25, 199 passing yards; 9 carries, 103 rushing yards, 2 TD.32.3 PPR points+15.4 against the projection
    3. Malik NabersWR4, wide receiver rank 4 that week11 catches on 20 targets, 121 receiving yards, 1 TD.29.1 PPR points+15.1 against the projection

    Washington led 27 to 13 in the fourth quarter and finished with a tie. Jayden Daniels, back from the elbow injury and wearing a brace, ran nine times for 103 yards and two touchdowns, 32.3 PPR points.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, New York Giants at Washington Commanders

  • Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers: Sean Payton calls the plays and the defense wins it

    Sunday, Oct 11, 4:05 PM EDT

    Final: Broncos23 pointsatChargers17 points

    • Closed Broncos -3
    • Broncos covered -3
    • Under 42.5, 40 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers

    1. J.K. DobbinsRB16, running back rank 16 that week18 carries, 68 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 2 targets, 6 receiving yards.15.4 PPR points+6.3 against the projection
    2. Kimani VidalRB21, running back rank 21 that week8 carries, 57 rushing yards, 1 TD; 1 catch on 2 targets, -1 receiving yards.12.6 PPR points+6.6 against the projection
    3. Justin HerbertQB23, quarterback rank 23 that week14 of 24, 121 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 6 carries, 54 rushing yards; 1 fumble lost.11.2 PPR points-3.5 against the projection

    In Sean Payton's first game back as play caller, Denver won 23 to 17 with 224 net yards and one third-down conversion in 12. J.K.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers

  • Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals: Gibbs and Goff score on seven straight drives in Arizona

    Sunday, Oct 11, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Lions45 pointsatCardinals21 points

    • Closed Lions -4.5
    • Lions covered -4.5
    • Over 55.5, 66 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals

    1. Jahmyr GibbsRB1, running back rank 1 that week25 carries, 151 rushing yards, 2 TD; 5 catches on 6 targets, 56 receiving yards.37.7 PPR points+11.8 against the projection
    2. Jared GoffQB4, quarterback rank 4 that week19 of 30, 271 passing yards, 3 TD; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards, 1 TD.28.9 PPR points+7.1 against the projection
    3. Jacoby BrissettQB6, quarterback rank 6 that week29 of 47, 292 passing yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 2 carries, 19 rushing yards; 1 catch on 1 target, 7 receiving yards.26.3 PPR points+8.1 against the projection

    After a slow start, Detroit scored on seven consecutive drives and led 24 to 7 at halftime. Jahmyr Gibbs ran 25 times for 151 yards and two touchdowns, 37.7 PPR points, and Jared Goff threw three touchdowns and ran in a...

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals

  • San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks: Mike Evans plays through fractured ribs and San Francisco stays perfect

    Sunday, Oct 11, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: 49ers32 pointsatSeahawks29 points

    • Closed Seahawks -3
    • 49ers covered +3
    • Over 46.5, 61 scored

    Top fantasy lines, San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks

    1. Mike EvansWR6, wide receiver rank 6 that week7 catches on 10 targets, 113 receiving yards, 1 TD.26.3 PPR points+12.8 against the projection
    2. Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR8, wide receiver rank 8 that week5 catches on 8 targets, 102 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 carry, 16 rushing yards.22.8 PPR points-0.4 against the projection
    3. Christian McCaffreyRB10, running back rank 10 that week11 carries, 68 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 3 targets, 15 receiving yards.17.3 PPR points-1.6 against the projection

    San Francisco won as a 3-point underdog in a game with seven combined turnovers, the most of any game this season, and moved to 5-0 on Eddy Pineiro's 43-yard field goal with 1:56 left.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks

  • Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons: Tyler Huntley forces overtime and wins it with a sneak

    Sunday, Oct 11, 8:20 PM EDT

    Final: Ravens30 pointsatFalcons23 points

    • Closed Falcons -3
    • Ravens covered +3
    • Over 44.5, 53 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons

    1. Tyler HuntleyQB10, quarterback rank 10 that week24 of 32, 201 passing yards, 2 TD; 6 carries, 20 rushing yards, 1 TD.24.0 PPR points+12.0 against the projection
    2. Derrick HenryRB5, running back rank 5 that week24 carries, 102 rushing yards; 1 catch on 2 targets, 18 receiving yards, 1 TD.21.0 PPR points+3.0 against the projection
    3. Drake LondonWR13, wide receiver rank 13 that week7 catches on 11 targets, 118 receiving yards.18.8 PPR points+1.5 against the projection

    With Lamar Jackson out, Tyler Huntley completed 24 of 32 for 201 yards and two touchdowns and scored the overtime winner on a 1-yard keeper: 24.0 PPR points on a 12.0 projection.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons

  • Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams: Josh Allen runs for 121 and a blocked kick saves Buffalo in overtime

    Monday, Oct 12, 8:15 PM EDT

    Final: Bills37 pointsatRams34 points

    • Closed Rams -3.5
    • Bills covered +3.5
    • Over 55.5, 71 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams

    1. Puka NacuaWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week17 catches on 24 targets, 138 receiving yards, 1 TD; 2 carries, 9 rushing yards.37.7 PPR points+17.0 against the projection
    2. Josh AllenQB3, quarterback rank 3 that week12 of 19, 210 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 10 carries, 121 rushing yards, 1 TD.31.5 PPR points+9.7 against the projection
    3. Matthew StaffordQB5, quarterback rank 5 that week40 of 54, 383 passing yards, 3 TD.27.3 PPR points+8.6 against the projection

    The highest-scoring game of the week, 71 points against a 55.5 total, needed overtime. Josh Allen completed only 12 passes but ran 10 times for 121 yards and a sneak, 31.5 PPR points.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams