Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice: Jameson Williams, Cam Akers, K.J. Osborn, Zach Ertz

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

Jameson Williams (WR – DET)

“Hmmn…the pickings are pretty slim once you’re out of the top 100, so I’ll go with the guy with the most talent in Jameson Williams. Williams has the prototypical size and electric speed to take it to the house anytime he touches the rock. That’s good because it sounds like Lions’ head coach, Dan Campbell, doesn’t want to give him a full workload in his first game back from suspension. Remember, though, all it takes is a few great plays to have a good fantasy week, and Williams is definitely capable of that. Few players have the talent and immense upside of Jameson Williams imo.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)

“Jameson Williams is ranked outside of the top 100 in the FantasyPros flex rankings at #165. Jameson Williams has been officially reinstated by the NFL from his gambling suspension and is eligible to play in week 5. He should make an immediate impact on a Detroit team that has a high-powered offense. ”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)

Cam Akers (RB – MIN)

“I’m happy to go back to the well with Cam Akers. Now in Minnesota, the Vikings desperately need to find a balance in their offensive approach. They are last in rushing attempts and have no runs of over 20 yards. Akers can be as dynamic as they come, and finally being on a team that appreciates his skillset should see him flourish.”
– Matt De Lima (The Game Day)

K.J. Osborn (WR – MIN)

“K.J. Osborn is right outside of the top 100, and he gets the Chiefs this week. He has been running ahead of Jordan Addison and has a level of comfortability with Cousins. In a potential shootout, we have seen Osborn have blow-up games when Cousins has to pass a lot. He brings some major upside with some big-time wideouts on Bye or injured this week. Take a shot on Osborn if you are needing an upside play.”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)

Zach Ertz (TE – ARI)

“Zach Ertz is second in the NFL among tight ends in targets (30) and fourth in receptions (20). The veteran scored 8.3 half-point PPR fantasy points last week despite dropping a touchdown pass. More importantly, he led the team in targets in Week 4 (10) and is only two targets behind Marquise Brown for the team lead this season. This week, the veteran faces a Cincinnati Bengals defense that has given up the fifth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends (12.6). The Bengals have also given up a touchdown to tight ends in all but one game this year. Ertz should be significantly higher in the rankings than TE16.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)