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Backfield injuries. Usage shakeups. Star WRs returning. And the first week of byes. Week 5 brings it all. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down the Week 5 Rankings, the fallout from Bucky Irving and Trey Benson's injuries, how to handle tricky RB committees (Cardinals, Patriots, Broncos), and whether Ashton Jeanty is a weekly starter or a sell-high. We're also talking Brock Bowers' usage, Jakobi Meyers as a sneaky buy, Xavier Worthy, Geno Smith, Bo Nix, and what the heck's wrong with A.J. Brown. TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:38 Bucky Irving injury fallout4:02 Trey Benson injury fallout7:53 What's wrong with Brock Bowers?11:16 Start Ashton Jeanty?13:40 Buy Jakobi Meyers14:52 Should we worry about Geno Smith?17:14 Start Quinshon Judkins forever?19:43 Dillon Gabriel effect20:51 Start Bo Nix?22:44 Start J.K. Dobbins?25:56 Sorting the Patriots backfield28:27 Start Xavier Worthy?31:24 Chris Godwin injury return34:37 Start A.J. Brown? EPISODE LINKSWeek 5 RankingsWeek 5 Start SitWeek 5 Trade TargetsWeek 5 Expert MovesWeek 5 Matchups That MatterWeek 4 Usage Takeaways DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tools. Live-draft sync, player analysis, draft strategies and expert advice to dominate your leagues.HELPFUL LINKSDraft War Room - Featuring Live Draft SyncThink of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected. Award Winning Fantasy Football RankingsWe calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring. Mock Draft SimulatorOur Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings. Trade Calculator and Trade Value ChartsWe made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.
On this week's OPPOSITION TERRITORY pod, it's our pregame preview show before the week 5 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Denver Broncos. Both teams are not playing their best football and have been inconsistent on both sides of the ball. While the Eagles are 4-0 and Broncos 2-2, it's going to be an interesting matchup in the trenches and beyond. This week, Lou Scataglia from PredominantlyOrange.com at Fansided joined us for a great preview!Topics Lou and Jeff dove into:- The strengths and weaknesses of the Denver Broncos after four weeks of play.- Bo Nix versus Jalen Hurts in the passing game, and what we should see on Sunday.- Balancing the rushing attack with J.K. Dobbins and the Broncos passing game.- What's the one thing both teams will need to hit on for a win this week?All of this and much more during this week's Opposition Territory show!SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on BlueSky:Jeff: @jeffwarren.bsky.socialErik: @brickpollitt.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenErik: @BrickPollittThe Show: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow Jeff on TikTok: @mrjeffwarrenFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable
In the final hour, Dover and Cecil discussed how many deep shots Bo Nix and the Broncos offense will get against Vic Fangio's Eagles defense. What does J.K. Dobbins think of Sean Payton? The fellas heard from Deion Sanders on why his Buffs are underachieving. The guys discussed what kind of impact Walker Monfort will have with the Rockies moving forward.
In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil heard from J.K. Dobbins after his big performance on Monday night. The guys also reacted to Dobbins talking in spanish. Why is CU underachieving, according to Deion Sanders? Mike Klis joined the show to break down the news of Bill Schmidt stepping down as GM of the Rockies. Who are the candidates that can replace Schmidt? The guys closed out the hour reacting to Erik Johnson retiring from the NHL.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss his biggest takeaways from last night's game, if the Broncos offense will be able to continue their success vs a tough defense in Philidelphia, and if we will see Evan Engram will have a bigger impact going forward. What is the ceiling for Nik Bonitto? How much stock are the guys putting in the Broncos blowout win over a bad Bengals team? It took nearly 1,000 days but the Broncos finally had a 100-yard rusher in a game. The guys breakdown how Dobbins was able to achieve this feat and Phil shares his thoughts on Harvey's ability to run the ball as well. Just how dominant was the Broncos defense last night? Zach and Phil share their thoughts on Nik Bonitto and the Broncos pass rush. After the great start to the season we've seen from Bonitto, would he have commanded a bigger contract if he waited to sign until during or after this season?
Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss parts of Broncos Country not being impressed with the Broncos win last night. Are fans being ungrateful after a decade of bad Broncos teams by not appreciating a blowout win no matter how it looked? We waited almost 1,000 days but the Broncos finally had a 100-yard rusher in a game. Zach and Phil breakdown how Dobbins was able to achieve this feat and how dominant the Broncos offense was last night. The guys share the stats behind the Broncos defensive performance last night and how Cincinatti struggled to move the ball after their opening drive. Will the defense be able to repeat their performance vs a better opponent in Philidelphia? Will Nik Bonitto be able to set the Broncos single season sack record?
In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil explained that the Broncos deserve to get praise for dominating a bad Bengals team. The guys talked about how great Denver's offense was last night and what it means for J.K. Dobbins to get 100 yards. The fellas recapped yesterday's Nuggets media day. Is Nikola Jokic going to be more rested this season heading into the playoffs?
Dover and Cecil opened the show reacting to the Broncos' dominant win last night over the Bengals. The fellas broke down Bo Nix's great performance from last night. How good were the Broncos at running the ball with J.K. Dobbins? The guys wondered why people are still not giving the Broncos credit for getting a big win.
Broncos dominate the Bengals on Monday Night Football, 28-3 and also outgain Cincinnati, 512-159. The offense came out firing in the first half with 3 touchdowns and 305 yards of total offense. Is Bo Nix fixed? J.K. Dobbins became the first Broncos RB in 38 games under Sean Payton to rush for over 100 yards and RJ Harvey had a great all-around game as well. Is Harvey the new ‘Joker?' Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper were great again and Pat Surtain shut down Ja'Marr Chase. A quick look ahead to the Eagles. Catch a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In the 3rd hour, Dover and Cecil explained that they want Sean Payton to run the ball more to help out Bo Nix in the passing game. Dover explained that he wants J.K. Dobbins to get more carries tonight. The fellas discussed who is the Robin to Nikola Jokic this season. The guys took a look around the NFL including some big injuries that happened from yesterday's games.
You've got Who to Start fantasy football questions. We've got answers. Game 1 of the latest Jake Browning Era went even worse than we could have imagined. Where does that leave the Bengals? Bo Nix has stunk for your fantasy team over the first three weeks. Is it time to give up? Quinshon Judkins and Cam Skattebo are showing out. Do we trust them this and every week? And what do you do with Tre Tucker now that you paid an unforeseeable price to get him off waivers. Let's get set for the rest of NFL Week 4. TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:35 Did Jake Browning just kill the Bengals offense?6:18 Time to quit on Bo Nix?10:14 Quinshon Judkins every week now?13:35 Who's the Browns handcuff?14:56 Is Jaylen Warren a workhorse now?17:09 Should we sell Jordan Mason?19:50 What's up with J.K. Dobbins?23:30 Start or sit Cam Skattebo?25:30 What should we do with Commanders RBs?29:01 Is Tre Tucker your king now?31:53 How soon will Matthew Golden break out?34:34 How do we sort the Chargers WRs?41:27 David Njoku, Harold Fannin … or neither? EPISODE LINKSWeek 4 RankingsSet your best fantasy lineupWho to Start toolWeek 4 Start Em Sit EmWeek 4 Matchups That MatterWeek 4 Trade TargetsWeek 3 Usage TakeawaysWeek 3 Film Review DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tools. Live-draft sync, player analysis, draft strategies and expert advice to dominate your leagues.HELPFUL LINKSDraft War Room - Featuring Live Draft SyncThink of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected. Award Winning Fantasy Football RankingsWe calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring. Mock Draft SimulatorOur Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings. Trade Calculator and Trade Value ChartsWe made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.
(1:00) – Matthew continues to explain the reasons behind his 0-3 start in the League of Assholes(5:30) – RB Love/Hate: Omarion Hampton, Breece Hall, J.K. Dobbins, Josh Jacobs, Jordan Mason, Cam Skattebo, TreVeyon Henderson, David Montgomery, Rhamondre Stevenson, Javonte Williams(25:40) – WR + TE Love/Hate: Garrett Wilson, Rome Odunze, Chris Olave, Drake London, Jake Ferguson, Quentin Johnston, Ricky Pearsall, Matthew Golden, Hunter Henry, T.J. Hockenson, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman, Keon Coleman(43:50) – QB Love/Hate: Caleb Williams, Patrick Mahomes, Jordan Love, Matthew Stafford, Bo Nix, Geno Smith, Kyler Murray, Jaxson Dart, Jared Goff(50:20) – Last Call: Favorite Seahawks at Cardinals bets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.