Establish the Edge Fantasy Football Recapping Week 5 DFS Results
Oct 7, 2025
Mike Leone shares his insights on the Week 5 DFS slate, discussing initial disappointments and lessons learned. He breaks down his lineup strategies, emphasizing contrarian stacks and key player exposures. Highlights include the impact of Justin Fields’ performance and the importance of adjusting to ownership dynamics. Mike reflects on missed opportunities and the need for flexibility in decision-making. With a focus on balancing conviction with ROI, he emphasizes the value of diversification to counteract ownership pitfalls.
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Slate That Felt Like A Knockout
- Mike Leone describes getting
Stick To Your Plan, Then Verify Post-Lock
- Play your planned exposures but review post-lock sims to verify they still make sense.
- Use a day of rest after a bad slate to reset before adjusting strategy.
Structure Lineups Around Ownership Risk
- Show up with concentrated RB exposure only if you accept the ownership risk.
- Build contrarian WR stacks and low-owned TE plays around chalky quarterbacks.