Welcome to the NFL DFS Week 5 Example Lineups! 

We enter our first official bye week stretch, leaving us with an action-packed 11-game main slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. Before we lock in our builds for this week, let's build on our Week 4 success! Our DFS Playbook delivered slate-breaking performance across all contest formats. Core staples like Kyren Williams handled massive volume to smash value, while Nico Collins erupted downfield for elite ceiling output. Even better, our tournament bargain calls hit in a big way, highlighted by Jameis Winston providing incredible point-per-dollar passing numbers and Emanuel Wilson efficiency delivering massive return on investment. Examining our NFL DFS Week 5 Example Lineups helps bridge the gap between initial strategy and building winning cash game and GPP contest rosters.

NFL DFS Week 5 Example Lineup Preview

When breaking down this 11-game Sunday main slate, the immediate focal point for the fantasy community will be the shootout potential between the Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals. Game stackers and mainstream DFS participants are expected to flock heavily to this game environment due to its high projected total, fast pace, and elite target concentration featuring superstars like Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Trey McBride.

Because ownership projection will be heavily concentrated in this game, securing exposure to it is key for cash game lineups, where eating good chalk is standard play. However, in large-field GPP tournaments, finding unique ways to differentiate your builds, whether through skinny stacks, run-back pivots, or pairing different games with high-yield value plays, is crucial to separating yourself from the crowd. Checking in with more balanced NFL DFS Week 5 Example Lineups allows you to best navigate the ownership spikes while maintaining maximum tournament ceiling.

NFL Week 5 Sunday Morning Notes

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Ashton Jeanty (foot/ankle) is “hopeful” to play in Week 5 against the Patriots.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) is expected to play in Week 5 against the Raiders.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Alvin Kamara (back) is expected to play in Week 5 against the Vikings.

Steelers will make final determination in pre-game warmups, but RB Rico Dowdle is unlikely to play Sunday vs. the Colts due to a toe injury that has him listed as questionable.

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey, who didn’t practice this week and is listed as questionable for Sunday due to a foot injury, is not expected to play vs. the Broncos.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Justin Jefferson will work out pregame to determine his status for Week 5 against the Saints.

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports Terry McLaurin is a “true game-time decision” for Week 5 against the Giants.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Keenan Allen (groin) is expected to play in Week 5 against the Steelers.

Colts WR Darius Slayton (knee) was ruled out for Week 5 against the Steelers.

Weather Report for Sunday, 10/11

Weather conditions across the country present a few key spots to monitor when constructing your NFL DFS Week 5 Example Lineups:

  • Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins: A slim chance for some rain and a 10mph sustained wind. Pretty typical stuff for SoFla.
  • Cleveland Browns at New York Jets: Sloppy game. It rains pregame, it rains all game, it rains postgame. I'm not saying it's the heaviest rain ever, it's not, but it is many many hours of steady rain. I expect the rain to have a significant impact on offensive efficiency. It's also a bit breezy, with near 15mph sustained winds and gusts around 25mph, but I think the wind is less of an issue than the constant rain.
  • Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans: It continues to look to me like all of the rain comes pregame, and we're dry by gametime. Winds are slightly breezy, maybe 10+mph sustained, gusts 15-20mph, but that's not enough to really impact things.
  • Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers: A lot of rain pregame, and a decent amount in-game too. I don't expect this one gets as sloppy as the Jets game, but it's certainly wet at times, and that can impact the passing game. Winds are manageable, 10mph sustained with gusts around 20mph.
  • New York Giants at Washington Commanders: This one is more like the PIT game than the NYJ game, meaning there's a whole lot of pregame rain, then still some lingering in-game rain. I'd expect more rain in the first half of the game than the 2nd. Winds are similarly worse early than late, maybe 10-15mph sustained with gusts to 25mph in the first half, down to 5-10mph with no gust issues in the 2nd half. 

**Weather updates courtesy of Kevin Roth

NFL Week 5 GPP Stacks

Chalk Stacks (Expect High Ownership):

Cardinals: Jacoby Brissett, Michael Wilson, Trey McBride or Kendrick Bourne

Lions: Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta or Jahmyr Gibbs or Jameson Williams

Patriots: Drake Maye, Romeo Doubs, Efton Chism or Hunter henry or DeMario Douglas

Bears: Tyson Bagent, Luther Burden, Rome Odunze or D'Andre Swift or Colston Loveland

Vikings:: Kyler Murray, Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison or T.J. Hockenson or Aaron Jones

Seahawks: Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed or AJ Barner

Packers: Jordan Love, Christian Watson, Matthew Golden or Tucker Kraft

Browns: Deshaun Watson, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston or Harold Fannin

Possible Lower-Owned Stacks:

Steelers: Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Roman Wilson or Jaylen Warren

Jets: Geno Smith, Garrett Wilson, Kenyan Sadiq or Isaiah Williams

Broncos: Bo Nix, Jaylen Waddle, Courtland Sutton or Lil Jordan Humphrey or Evan Engram

Chargers: Justin Herbert, Tre Harris, Oronde Gadsden or Keaton Mitchell

Dolphins: Malik Willis, Chris Bell, Malik Washington or Greg Dulcich

Commanders: Jayden Daniels, Antonio Williams or Terry Mclaurin, Treylon Burks or Chig Okonkwo

Colts: Daniel Jones, Tyler Warren, Josh Downs or Keenan Allen or Laquon Treadwell

Bengals: Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase or Dohnte Meyers, Tee Higgins or Mike Gesicki

Dart Throw Stacks:

Texans: C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins, Kayshon Boutte or Dalton Schultz

Saints: Tyler Shough, Chirs Olave, Devaughn Vele or Juwan Johnson

49ers: Brock Purdy, Mike Evans, George Kittle or Deebo Samuel or Christian McCaffrey

Raiders: Kirk Cousins, Tre Tucker, Brock Bowers or Cody White

Titans: Cam Ward, Wan'Dale Robinson, Carnell Tate, Gunnar Helm

Giants: Jameis Winston, Malik Nabers, Isaiah Likely or Malachi Fields

Top Picks for Week 5 at DraftKings

As you look through these NFL DFS Week 5 Example Lineups, you’ll notice some players actually make all of my lineups. Maybe three or four typically, who I build around. They are my foundation. For my NFL DFS Week 5 Example Lineups on Draft Kings, my lineups begin with:

Top Picks for Week 5 at FanDuel

My NFL DFS Week 5 Example Lineups for FanDuel contests are built in the same fashion as those on DraftKings. I start with my foundation and build up from there. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, but my FanDuel lineups are starting with:

Most of the time the foundation will probably be the same, but considering the nuances between half-point and full-point scoring, you’ll notice that my flex on DraftKings is typically a receiver or tight end, while on FanDuel, it’s usually a running back.

Now here are my NFL DFS Week 5 Example Lineups:

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