This fantasy football team faces a pivitol week five

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Going into week five of the NFL season, my fantasy team sits at 3-1.  That’s mostly because of my great fantasy defense.  Not the defenses I’ve chosen, it’s just three of the teams I’ve matched up with chose more poorly than me.  Out of a 14 team league, I’m seventh in total points scored, but my opponents have scored the second least points of any opposition in the league.  I hope that trend continues.

Not loving the Drake

My two primary running backs have been Kenyan Drake and Royce Freeman.  I haven’t been loving the Drake. He’s been one of the most disappointing RBs in the NFL this season.  With Tarik Cohen being on a bye week, I have few options but to start Drake and hope for the best.  Maybe the Bengals defense will reinvigorate him.

Royce Freeman hasn’t been terrible but he’s splitting time with Phillip Lindsey.  Lindsey has more total yards from scrimmage but Freeman has scored three TDs to augment his fantasy value.

I wish the Browns running game was Chubbier

I‘ve got Nick Chubb on my bench, but Carlos Hyde is taking most of the carries on the Browns.  Maybe the Browns could trade Chubb or Hyde to the Dolphins.  I’d don’t care which one as long as Chubb gets more carries.

Regrets, I've had a few

Last week I picked up and, I’m ashamed to admit, started Chris Ivory.  One point later I waived him.  This week I waived Browns TE, David Njoko.  Njoko isn’t a bad flex option, but I already have Trey Burton and Jared Cook.  Cook has been a pleasant surprise.  After waiving Njoko I picked up another RB, the Seahawks Mike Davis.  After having a 28 fantasy points day, Davis figures to be back to the bench with the return of Chris Carson.  That’s why I was able to pick him up.  It would be nice to be able to find a running back that was getting some touches.

It's good to receive...

My receivers have been consistent and a strength of my team.  I like DeAndre Hopkins against the Cowboys defense as well as the Devante Adams vs. Lions defense matchup.  I also picked up Pierre Garcon of the 49ers on waivers.  I’m starting him against the Cardinals.  That’s based more on a lack of options than confidence.

But better to pass

The best thing I’ve had going for me so far this fantasy season is Patrick Mahomes.  Mahomes has a tough matchup against the Jaguars this Sunday, but after his Monday night performance against the Broncos, I think he’s up to it.  The option is Russell Wilson against the Rams.  Mahomes is the easy choice.

Come on Texans pass rush

Like a major league manger without a closer, I’m mixing and matching fantasy defenses.  This week I’ve got the Texans defense against the Cowboys.  I just don’t think the Cowboys offense can exploit the Texans weak pass defense.  I also think Ezekiel Elliott could have his hands full with the Texans defensive front.

What's a synonym for ehhh?

My kicker continues to be the Lions Matt Prater.  He’s generally consistent, if not spectacular.  Hopefully that will be enough this week, but my opponent’s QB, Tom Brady has already put up 33 fantasy points Thursday.  Sunday could be a heavy lift for my guys.