Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry Week 5 Start/Sit: Derrick Henry, Chris Godwin, Tee Higgins + Dillon Gabriel named Browns starter
Oct 1, 2025
In this week’s insights, the hosts tackle Bucky Irving's injury status and the implications of Dillon Gabriel starting for the Browns. They dive into the start/sit dilemmas for notable players like Derrick Henry, Chris Godwin, and Tee Higgins. There's a focus on running back trends, particularly Saquon Barkley and DeAndre Swift’s usage issues. Plus, the hosts provide exciting futures bets on the Lions and Rams, and showcase Sean McDermott as a strong Coach of the Year candidate. Tune in for valuable strategies and expert analysis!
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Replace Irving With White Then Tucker
- If Bucky Irving misses time, prioritize Rashad White for early-down and pass-protection work.
- Target Sean Tucker as a high-upside flex while he assumes more of Irving's snaps.
Pickup Gabriel As A Short-Term Streamer
- Add Dillon Gabriel as a streaming QB in superflex or two-QB formats while he starts.
- Expect safe, quick-game throws, higher completion rate, and fewer deep shots than with Flacco.
Gabriel Fits Stefanski’s Grind-Game
- Gabriel's quick-game, ball-security approach suits Kevin Stefanski's desire to control clock and play defensive, low-scoring games.
- That makes Browns plays more about chain-moving tight ends and short-area receivers than long-yardage shots.