Fantasy Football Today Beyond the Box Score Week 5 Fantasy Football Start/Sit Help - Matchups That Matter | Beyond the Box Score
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Oct 2, 2025 Ryan Heath, a fantasy analyst and matchup specialist, joins to break down critical start/sit dilemmas for Week 5. He dives into the Arizona backfield, revealing why Michael Carter may lead against the Titans. The duo analyzes Seattle's fast pass rush and Rashad White's enhanced snaps. They explore blitz-heavy defenses and how this can boost WR performances, specifically for elite talents like A.J. Brown. Lastly, Heath highlights rookie plays and trends to watch, making this discussion a must-listen for fantasy enthusiasts.
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Prefer Carter For Early-Down Work
- Prefer Michael Carter for early-down work in Arizona's backfield this week due to his expected rushing role.
- Use Amari D. Mercado mainly as third-down/slot value and avoid starting him as the primary rusher.
Workload Trumps Pure Matchup For RBs
- Rico Dowdle projects ahead of Arizona and Tampa backfield options mainly due to workload if Chuba Hubbard misses the game.
- Role certainty beats matchup alone when ranking mid-tier RBs for start/sit decisions.
Use Rashad White As Pass-Protection Safety Net
- Expect heavy and quick pressure from Seattle; project Rashad White into a larger snap share as a pass protector and check-down target.
- Start White in PPR/fade volatile Bucs pass-game lineups and consider him in DFS as a low-ownership pivot.