Week 5 Recap

Trash Pandas vs Lanc Lanc Underdawgs

This is why you can never be overconfident in fantasy football. On paper this was a mismatch, and it turned out to be just that but completely in the opposite direction.

This blowout happened for two reasons; my team severely underperformed and my opponent had a couple guys go off.

Justin Herbert had another down week and I’m starting to wonder if I should alternate my QBs based on matchup. The Chargers have had a rash of injuries on their offense and they’re down to their third string running back. Maybe that bodes well for Herbert’s fantasy outlook as they may rely on the passing game.

Jahmyr Gibbs wasn’t bad, but he had a very favorable matchup and I had hoped he would have had bigger week. TreVeyon Henderson was nearly non existent and it may be time to put him on my bench. Michael Carter was a waiver wire pick up and a flex play. He responded with a nice game, equaling Gibbs’ fantasy output.

Unfortunately, I lost the RB matchup 50-30, even though I had 3 RBs to my opponent’s 2. Rico Dowdle had a monster game for my opponent.

I lost the WR battle even worse, 57-13. Quentin Johnston had his worst game of the season. Marvin Harrison Jr had a decent game, but didn’t find the end zone. Ja’Marr Chase had a huge game, mostly in garbage time, for my opponent. Chase, alone, nearly outscored all my RBs & WRs combined.

Brock Bowers was a late scratch and I picked up Mason Taylor at TE. Taylor actually had a pretty good week, putting up 9 points. That’s the most points I’ve gotten out of my TE since week one.

I’m giving Carter my MVP for week 5.

This one was really all about Rico Dowdle & Ja’Marr Chase. Those were two of the highest scoring players on the week in the entire NFL. Even if my guys hadn’t underperformed, I’m not sure I could have overcome that.

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Trash Pandas vs Cleveland Steamers

I’m a slight favorite in this matchup, but I’m a little nervous. My main concern is Josh Allen. I’ve gone up against Allen too many times when he’s put up monster numbers.

On paper, I have the advantage just about everywhere, but we saw how that played out last week.

My keys to this week:

1. Justin Herbert: Herbert was a top five fantasy QB through three games, but he’s fallen to just a fringe starter. I’m sticking with him because of matchup this week (vs Miami) and I need him to produce. The Chargers are down to their third and fourth RBs, they should be leaning heavily on the passing game.
2. Quentin Johnston: Johnston had his first dud of 2025. I need him to bounce back this week. He’s got a great matchup and as I said when talking about Herbert, the Chargers should be leaning on the passing game.
3. Michael Carter: I’m finally making the move and benching TreVeyon Henderson, despite a plus matchup. I’m banking on Carter being the lead back in Arizona.
4. Brock Bowers: I really hope an extra week of rest allows Bowers to return to form. He hasn’t been himself since week one. The Raiders are a mess, but a return to form for Bowers could help, a lot.