Week 5 Streaming Options

                    Week 5 Streaming Options
     It's the time of the year we've all been waiting for. The bye weeks have started and with the added uncertainty of Covid-19 some games are at risk of cancellation. Now, don't freak out. It's not all doom and gloom. If you own Aaron Rodgers, Matt Stafford, Josh Allen or even Cam Newton there are a few really good QB streaming options this week. I'll also give some TE and Defensive streams as usual 
(Available in 50% or more of Yahoo leagues)

Quarterbacks
Teddy Bridgewater @ Atlanta (50% Owned) He's right on the cusp at 50% owned. Atlanta is the softest secondary to face and Bridgewater has looked solid this year so far. Teddy gives you a the high floor you're looking for to stream at QB.

Gardner Minshew @ Houston (50% Owned) I was mildly surprised to see Minshew still available in 50% of leagues. He is after all the QB10 on the season even with that clunker a couple weeks ago. I like his matchup against Houston this week.

Kirk Cousins @ Seattle (30% Owned) Cousins has fallen flat on his face in prime matchups in the past but I think he takes advantage of this defense. His new toy Justin Jefferson has really helped his cause and this one figures to be a shootout. Also, the Sunday night start time gives you added comfort if you have Josh Allen and want to wait on a decision. He has a low floor but his ceiling is sky high. 

Justin Herbert @ New Orleans (45% Owned) Another late start option and he offers some rushing floor. The matchup isn't spectacular but he gives you the latest possible timeslot if you're waiting on Allen. 

Daniel Jones @ Dallas (34% Owned) Another guy that has some of a rushing floor. Jones has a great matchup as well but the question for him is can he play well enough to take advantage of it. He's been turnover prone as well. Probably the most boom or bust stream of the week. 

Tight End

Eric Ebron v Philadelphia (48% Owned) His targets increased every week, he has TD upside, and he has a very good matchup. I like him over guys like Higbee, Hooper, and Gesecki this week.

Greg Olsen v Minnesota (27% Owned) His TD upside in this matchup is huge. It's never a bad idea to own pieces of this offense especially in plus matchups like this. 

Defense

Cleveland v Indianapolis (18% Owned) I was a bit surprised to see such low ownership on a team with such a good defense. I'm betting against Rivers here. He's looked bad and if the Browns get a lead it could be a feast for Cleveland. 

Dallas v NY Giants (39% Owned) Let's be honest. Dallas has been awful on defense. The thing is so have the Giants on offense. Something's got to give and after coming off being embarrassed I can see the Cowboys with something to prove against a turnover prone QB. Dallas should also be playing with a lead most of the game. 

     That's it for the streams this week. Hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it. Follow me on twitter for any start/sit or general questions @Chris_Cianci


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