Brian Robinson was a Monday night hero for last week’s sleeper page, but the rest of the sheet was underwhelming. Let’s see if we can raise the hit rate for Week 5.
QB Jacoby Brissett vs. Lions (47% rostered on Yahoo): The Detroit secondary has been ravaged by injuries and crushed on the field through four weeks, giving up 1,216 passing yards and 11 touchdowns. Brissett hasn’t been especially consistent — he let us down in the loss to the Giants last week — but he’s got plenty of help, working with elite TE Trey McBride and emerging WR Michael Wilson. Every Detroit game turns into a carnival; let’s buy another ticket this week in Arizona.
RB Brian Robinson vs. Ravens (45%): It takes a leap of faith to utilize a non-starting RB in your fantasy lineup, but the Falcons are giving Robinson a meaty role every week. The understudy to Bijan Robinson has 35 carries and four touchdowns in the last three games, and the Baltimore run defense has been below average in 2026. As we navigate bye week season, Brian Robinson has earned some standalone value.
RB Tyler Allgeier vs. Lions (43%): His true upside can’t be graded until we know the status of Jeremiyah Love’s ankle. But even if Love plays, Allgeier is likely to get double-digit touches and perhaps a share of the goal-line work. The Detroit defense is an easier mark against the pass, but the Cardinals should move the ball easily and visit the red zone multiple times. Allgeier is unlikely to ever become a star, but he’s a credible pro.
RB Keaton Mitchell vs. Broncos (39%): It’s not easy to punch a ticket on someone tied to a three-headed backfield, but Mitchell was the opportunity leader last week (15 touches) and probably offers more juice than Omarion Hampton at the moment. The Denver defense hasn’t played up to the name brand, allowing the seventh-most points to opposing backs.
WR Dohnte Meyers at Dolphins (18%): You probably can’t dial him up unless Ja’Marr Chase or Tee Higgins don’t play, but given that neither veteran wideout practiced Wednesday, leave the light on for Meyers. Joe Burrow was comfortable with Meyers last week, sending nine targets his way, good for a 7-82-0 return. Miami’s secondary hasn’t allowed a lot on the stat page, but that’s been mostly about game flow. Meyers has a decent shot to surprise for the second straight week.
WR Roman Wilson vs. Colts (12%): I can’t blame you if you’d rather avoid the Pittsburgh passing game, but appreciate that Wilson has touchdowns in two straight weeks and has drawn six targets in every game. At minimum, he’s clicking with Aaron Rodgers more than Michael Pittman Jr. is, and keep in mind all the Pittsburgh touchdowns this year have come through the air. The Colts present a favorable matchup on the back end, allowing the 12th-most fantasy points to opposing wideouts.
WR Tre’ Harris vs. Broncos (11%): Two LAC recommendations, in this economy? Stay with us for a minute. Harris has led the Chargers in receiving yards for two straight weeks, in part because Ladd McConkey (foot) isn’t healthy. And maybe Quentin Johnston simply isn’t that good. The Chargers need to steer into what’s been working for them, and lately that’s been Harris.
TE Mike Gesicki at Dolphins (24%): Can we interest you in a Gesicki revenge game at Miami? He’s found the end zone in three of his starts this year, the Bengals might be down personnel in the WR room and Miami’s been especially poor in seam coverage all year. Gesicki is particularly appealing as a DFS semi-punt.
TE Tyler Higbee vs. Bills (3%): He’s stepped up nicely with other tight ends hurt, returning a 13-129-1 line over the last two weeks. Maybe the Rams will have Colby Parkinson available this week, but Terrance Ferguson is on IR. I tried to add Higbee in deeper pools this week, especially in formats that start two tight ends or boost tight-end scoring.