Fantasy Football Outlook: Tony Pollard, De’Von Achane, Saquon Barkley (Week 5)

Which under-the-radar players might be able to give your fantasy team a lift? Which chalky players might not be as safe as they seem? Our featured analysts name some potential sleepers and underachievers, along with start/sit advice for Week 5. Here’s all of their fantasy football Week 5 start/sit lineup advice. And below we dive into a few notable players.

Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice: Week 5

Tony Pollard (RB – DAL)

“Tony Pollard currently sits at RB10 with 16.6 FPPG through the first four games on the 2023 season. Fantasy managers won’t argue with the production he has provided, as he currently is in the Top five at the position in both carries (73) and rushing yards (311). But a deeper look into the analytics, and you find a player that has seen his fantasy point production dip in every week, capped off with an underwhelming 9.0 FP game in Week 4. Expecting a bounce-back performance for Pollard in Week 5 will also be a tall task for fantasy managers as he will be facing a 49ers defense that allowed just 15.1 FPPG to running backs to begin the 2023 season. In what is expected to be a low-scoring game, Pollard would need to find the end-zone to come close to his current ECR of RB4 for the week. Something that I do not expect to see happen. ”
– Brandon Murchison (RotoBaller)

De’Von Achane (RB – MIA)

“I’ll continue to play with fire and call De’Von Achane a disappointment this week. This offense is arguably the most creative in the league, but they thrive on using multiple players. This week, he has an excellent matchup against a Giants team, allowing the seventh most rushing yards per game. It may only take one play to make me regret this call, but with the potential return of Jeff Wilson Jr. and Raheem Mostert being the backfield leader, Achane could see fewer than 10 touches. That makes him a high-risk player who is currently ranked as the 14th flex option overall.”
– Ellis Johnson (RotoBaller)

Saquon Barkley (RB – NYG)

“Saquon Barkley is a player inside the top 40 in the FantasyPros flex rankings that is likely to disappoint fantasy managers this week. He’s currently ranked #31. If you watched any of the Monday Night Football game against Seattle, the Giants players have quit on this team. This team is a mess, and it’s difficult to start any offensive player on this team. ”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)