Week 5 On the Mark: Top Prop Picks
Week 5 On the Mark
After a very successful 2-1 “Mark” in Week 4 (+2.53 units), we have our sights locked on several players ready to outperform their projections before the calendar flips to October.
Written by Mark Deming, former #1 ranked player in the world
Let’s dive right in!
WR Michael Pittman over 5 1/2 receptions +110
Colts Adonai Mitchell could see a decreased role from a pivotal Week 4 miscue and with fellow WR Alec Pierce out with a concussion, Pittman should be featured versus the Raiders. Full-time fantasy advanced metrics project Pittman for 6+ receptions. Through four games Pittman is averaging 5.25 receptions per game and should see additional opportunities in Week 5 due to WR depth issues. — Oh, and it’s his birthday!
WR Khalil Shakir over 4.5 receptions +155
Full-time fantasy data is high on the Bills offensive players in Week 5 which includes Shakir projected for five receptions. Shakir’s coming off a strong Week 4 performance where he had five receptions for 69 yards and one touchdown. The +155 is an excellent round robin value.
RB Omarion Hampton over 77.5 rushing yards +140
The Chargers will continue their commitment to the run game which will feature the North Carolina rookie RB. In Hampton’s first game without fellow RB Najee Harris who is on IR, was a breakout game in Week 4 that included 128 rushing yards. Hampton has an opportunity to kill it again in Week 5 versus susceptible Commanders run defense.
RB Rashad White over 4.5 receptions +155
Rashad White will have a featured role versus the Seahawks with fellow running back Bucky Irving out. White has excellent hands and the strong Seattle pass rush should force QB Baker Mayfield to get rid of the ball quickly which plays into White’s strength.
Strategy Insight
The best way to play our premium fantasy recommendations is in a round robin format, and there is a lot of plus value in Week 5 Good luck!!
