How’s everyone doing with their fantasy teams? After the chaos of last week between injuries and games being moved around or postponed due to Covid tests, Week 5 is shaping up to be just as crazy. There were more key injuries last week, quarterback changes this week, more positive tests, and a potential hurricane moving a game’s location. So with all that in mind, lets see how these teams match-up with one another in the Week 5 Match-Up Report.

Below is a key that defines each stat category and how they are ranked. The color-coding that shows for each matchup is geared toward looking from an offensive player’s perspective. So the more green you see, the better that matchup is for an opposing offensive player, and vice versa the more red you see, the worse for an offensive player that matchup is that week

Def vs. Pos categories are based on ½ PPR scoring formats

Key

Offensive Rankings

Pace – How many seconds it takes a team to run a play (1-fastest, 32-slowest)

PPG – Points scored per game (1-most, 32-least)

T.O.P. – Time of Possession (1-most, 32 least)

Total Yards – Total Yards Per Game Offensively (1-most, 32 least)

RZ % - Red Zone TD Scoring Percentage (1-best, 32-worst)

Off Plays – Total Number of Offensive Plays Run Per Game (1-most, 32-least)

Rush Att. – Total Number of Rushing Attempts Per Game (1-most, 32-least)

Rush % - Percentage of Offensive Plays That Are Runs (1-highest, 32-lowest)

Rush Yds – Rushing Yards Per Game (1-most, 32-least)

Rush YPA – Rushing Yards Per Attempt (1-most, 32-least)

Pass Att. – Total Number of Pass Attempts Per Game (1-most, 32-least)

Pass % - Percentage of Offensive Plays That Are Pass (1-highest, 32-lowest)

Pass Yds – Passing Yards Per Game (1-most, 32-least)

Pass YPA – Passing Yards Per Attempt (1-most, 32-least)

Defensive Rankings

DVOA – Football Outsiders Defensive Value Over Average (Negative numbers are better) (1-best, 32-worst)

Yds/G Allowed – Yards Per Game Against (1-least, 32-most)

Yds/P Allowed – Yards Per Play Against (1-least, 32-most)

Rush Yds/G – Rushing Yards Per Game Against (1-least, 32-most)

Rush Yds/Att. – Rushing Yards Per Attempt Against (1-least, 32-most)

Pass Yds/G – Passing Yards Per Game Against (1-least, 32-most)

Pass Yds/Att. – Passing Yards Per Attempt Against (1-least, 32-most)

Def vs. QB – Fantasy Points Allowed Vs QB (1-most allowed, 32-least allowed)

Def vs. RB - Fantasy Points Allowed Vs RB (1-most allowed, 32-least allowed)

Def vs. WR - Fantasy Points Allowed Vs WR (1-most allowed, 32-least allowed)

Def vs. TE - Fantasy Points Allowed Vs TE (1-most allowed, 32-least allowed)

Match-Up Breakdowns

Tampa Bay at Chicago

Thursday
BuccaneersATBears
StatRank8:20 PM ETRankStat
28.1923Pace324.36
308PPG2521.2
30:3015T.O.P.831:29
371.516Total Yards24343.2
80.0%2RZ %2750.0%
6519Off Plays1066.5
2525Rush Att.2325.2
38.5%24Rush %2638.0%
97.827Rush Yds20110.5
3.924Rush YPA124.4
38.86Pass Att.539.2
61.5%9Pass %762.0%
BuccaneersATBears
StatRank8:20 PM ETRankStat
273.89Pass Yds21232.8
7.118Pass YPA275.9
-24.1%2DVOA7-10.6%
3124Yds/G Allowed8345.2
5.14Yds/P Allowed75.2
64.22Rush Yds/G16115
2.72Rush Yds/Att144.2
247.819Pass Yds/G9230.2
7.219Pass Yds/Att66.2
16.529Def vs. QB3112.4
16.224Def vs. RB1619.6
21.820Def vs. WR2916.9
6.721Def vs. TE138.7

The game that’s being billed as the match-up between former Super Bowl rivals in Tom Brady and Nick Foles but this is more interesting than that. It’s a match-up between two defenses that have been quite good and are flying under-the-radar a bit to start the year. Both are top-seven units based on DVOA and yards allowed per game. The battle to win will be tougher for Tampa with a lot of key players being ruled out for the game and that will surely make the defenses that much better. One thing to watch though is that the Buccaneers are the second-most effective Red Zone offense in the league to this point.

Los Angeles at Washington

Sunday
RamsATWashington
StatRank1:00 PM ETRankStat
25.487Pace2728.73
26.514PPG3019.8
31:269T.O.P.2528:09
397.27Total Yards30301.8
62.5%14RZ %1069.2%
65.514Off Plays1365.5
33.54Rush Att.2125.8
51.1%3Rush %2039.3%
142.27Rush Yds3092.2
4.214Rush YPA313.6
30.529Pass Att.1136.5
48.9%30Pass %1360.7%
RamsATWashington
StatRank1:00 PM ETRankStat
25514Pass Yds26209.5
8.44Pass YPA285.7
0.5%15DVOA4-13.9%
353.213Yds/G Allowed7338.2
5.411Yds/P Allowed105.2
123.518Rush Yds/G23129.8
528Rush Yds/Att184.4
229.88Pass Yds/G4208.5
6.14Pass Yds/Att96.6
18.818Def vs. QB822
19.118Def vs. RB2117.6
17.627Def vs. WR3116.8
8.614Def vs. TE413.5

Washington has announced a change in quarterback for this week as Dwayne Haskins just hasn’t been good enough and Kyle Allen will take over under center as he’s familiar with the offense as he was the quarterback for the Panthers last year. While the Rams’ defense hasn’t been great this year to be sure, this might be a good chance for them to back on track as Kyle Allen ranked 32nd in terms of QB grade last year and there aren’t that many weapons for him to use on Washington’s offense and Jalen Ramsey should restrict Terry McClaurin as well.

*Buffalo at Tennessee

Sunday
BillsATTitans
StatRank1:00 PM ETRankStat
25.466Pace1727.02
30.85PPG1226.7
31:347T.O.P.1830:16
409.54Total Yards10391.7
68.4%11RZ %672.7%
64.221Off Plays570
2524Rush Att.334
38.9%22Rush %748.6%
93.228Rush Yds10129
3.729Rush YPA273.8
379Pass Att.2134.7
61.1%11Pass %2651.4%
BillsATTitans
StatRank1:00 PM ETRankStat
316.22Pass Yds11262.7
8.52Pass YPA127.6
5.7%22DVOA182.0%
381.220Yds/G Allowed28422.3
5.921Yds/P Allowed316.5
1018Rush Yds/G29166
4.416Rush Yds/Att325.8
280.227Pass Yds/G22256.3
7.118Pass Yds/Att207.3
21.311Def vs. QB1420
16.622Def vs. RB1023.9
24.812Def vs. WR1125.6
11.58Def vs. TE911.4

This game has an asterisk next to it because as of Thursday morning the Titans are still having new positive tests pop up and there is growing concern about the game taking place due to the Titans inability to practice or be in their facility over the last two weeks. If the game happens expect the Bills to have the advantage as Tennessee could be off their game due to lack of practice. The Titans defense ranks 28th or worse in yards allowed, passing yards allowed, rushing yards allowed, and yards per play.

Philadelphia at Pittsburgh

Sunday
EaglesATSteelers
StatRank1:00 PM ETRankStat
26.1111Pace1326.39
2126PPG1326.7
30:2516T.O.P.432:41
31928Total Yards14382
55.6%24RZ %2550.0%
70.24Off Plays868
26.818Rush Att.730
38.1%25Rush %1144.1%
111.518Rush Yds8139.7
4.218Rush YPA94.7
404Pass Att.1236.3
61.9%8Pass %2255.9%
EaglesATSteelers
StatRank1:00 PM ETRankStat
207.527Pass Yds19242.3
5.231Pass YPA236.7
-0.5%14DVOA3-18.5%
352.210Yds/G Allowed2290
5.15Yds/P Allowed34.8
108.812Rush Yds/G154
3.87Rush Yds/Att12.7
243.517Pass Yds/G12236
6.610Pass Yds/Att86.6
17.726Def vs. QB1918.7
18.620Def vs. RB3111.9
23.414Def vs. WR627.6
14.63Def vs. TE196.8

The battle of Pennsylvania is up this week as the Steelers but their top-10 offense against the middling defense of the Eagles. The Steelers’ defense will be a tough test for the Eagles as they rank top-three in the league in DVOA, yards allowed, pass defense, and rush defense where they are the best in the league. Eric Ebron is a nice looking TE play as the Eagles rank third in the most points allowed to that position while the slot receiver have had good games against the Steelers in the past few weeks though keep in mind that the Steelers did have a week off last week as their game against the Titans was postponed.

Arizona at New York

Sunday
CardinalsATJets
StatRank1:00 PM ETRankStat
28.3325Pace3130.05
24.521PPG3116.2
28:4824T.O.P.3026:11
370.218Total Yards31278
78.6%4RZ %3122.2%
67.29Off Plays2662.2
29.510Rush Att.2924.2
43.9%12Rush %2139.0%
144.56Rush Yds2698.5
4.96Rush YPA214.1
3613Pass Att.1935
56.1%21Pass %1261.0%
CardinalsATJets
StatRank1:00 PM ETRankStat
225.823Pass Yds32179.5
6.325Pass YPA325.1
2.2%19DVOA10-5.3%
36215Yds/G Allowed18368.8
5.715Yds/P Allowed165.7
124.519Rush Yds/G22129
4.521Rush Yds/Att134.2
237.514Pass Yds/G15239.8
7.117Pass Yds/Att237.4
19.216Def vs. QB2517.9
24.86Def vs. RB924.3
16.830Def vs. WR2121.1
7.917Def vs. TE128.8

The shuffling Cardinals offense is getting exactly what it needs, a match-up against one of the worst defenses in the league. This could be a runfest of sorts though as both teams give up a fair amount of points to the running back spot and Le’Veon Bell is expected to be back this week for the Jets. With Joe Flacco at quarterback now, the passing game likely doesn’t change much since the targets aren’t changing either.

Las Vegas at Kansas City

Sunday
RaidersATChiefs
StatRank1:00 PM ETRankStat
26.9616Pace1827.15
27.810PPG929.2
31:0810T.O.P.2129:58
376.815Total Yards5405.8
58.8%20RZ %969.2%
65.515Off Plays1166.2
27.814Rush Att.1328
42.4%14Rush %1542.3%
115.215Rush Yds9129.2
4.219Rush YPA104.6
3614Pass Att.737.5
57.6%19Pass %1857.7%
RaidersATChiefs
StatRank1:00 PM ETRankStat
261.513Pass Yds6276.5
7.315Pass YPA147.4
15.8%30DVOA5-13.0%
388.521Yds/G Allowed14356
6.227Yds/P Allowed125.4
138.225Rush Yds/G28161
527Rush Yds/Att315.3
250.220Pass Yds/G3195
7.526Pass Yds/Att36
18.321Def vs. QB2716.7
30.31Def vs. RB1719.2
22.518Def vs. WR3216.6
3.928Def vs. TE187.2

Here comes the stiffest test for the Raiders this season as the defending Super Champs are rolling and their defense is actually better this year than last year. The Chiefs have a top-three pass defense and fifth-ranked defense and they could get Chris Jones back this week. The Raiders defense meanwhile has been good from a fantasy points perspective against positions but they haven’t faced a unit like Kansas City’s to this point and Clyde Edwards-Helaire should have a field day.

Jacksonville at Houston

Sunday
JaguarsATTexans
StatRank1:00 PM ETRankStat
28.9928Pace3230.3
23.823PPG2920
28:0626T.O.P.3224:15
36719Total Yards27327.5
71.4%7RZ %1860.0%
61.828Off Plays3156
21.830Rush Att.3120
35.2%29Rush %2835.7%
104.222Rush Yds3273.5
4.87Rush YPA303.7
36.810Pass Att.2732
64.8%4Pass %564.3%
JaguarsATTexans
StatRank1:00 PM ETRankStat
262.810Pass Yds15254
7.117Pass YPA87.9
16.2%32DVOA279.0%
399.523Yds/G Allowed22393.2
6.228Yds/P Allowed195.8
138.526Rush Yds/G32181.8
4.417Rush Yds/Att254.9
26124Pass Yds/G5211.5
8.330Pass Yds/Att217.4
2113Def vs. QB2318
24.58Def vs. RB229.4
20.623Def vs. WR1922.1
11.87Def vs. TE168.1

It’s been an interesting week for Houston as reports of a player revolt is what led to Bill O’Brien being fired mid-week as the players had lost their confidence in his ability to coach them. In the interim it’ll be hard to tell if any major changes happen this week but the Jaguars’ defense certainly isn’t going to put up much of a threat to them as they are in the bottom third of most categories. With the pieces in place on the Houston offense to still be a big threat each week, perhaps the morale boost they get with O’Brien out of the picture is worth some points on the scoreboard. James Washington should also have a field day for the Jags backfield as well given how porous the Texans defense has been against the run.

Cincinnati at Baltimore

Sunday
BengalsATRavens
StatRank1:00 PM ETRankStat
25.154Pace1226.2
24.820PPG730.5
30:5811T.O.P.1930:03
364.220Total Yards25341.5
38.5%30RZ %2157.1%
742Off Plays3058
2620Rush Att.830
35.1%30Rush %251.7%
110.819Rush Yds3160.8
4.313Rush YPA25.4
44.22Pass Att.3125.2
64.9%3Pass %3148.3%
BengalsATRavens
StatRank1:00 PM ETRankStat
253.516Pass Yds31180.8
5.729Pass YPA167.2
0.8%16DVOA9-7.3%
401.524Yds/G Allowed17367.5
5.820Yds/P Allowed135.5
158.527Rush Yds/G797.5
4.924Rush Yds/Att94
24316Pass Yds/G26270
6.916Pass Yds/Att116.7
17.924Def vs. QB1021.4
22.811Def vs. RB2615
22.817Def vs. WR2220.6
6.522Def vs. TE119.1

This game has the largest spread on the board with the Ravens being nearly two touchdown favorites, and for good reason. The Bengals likely have a tough time stopping the Ravens rushing attack as they’ve given up 22.8 points to the position a week so far and nearly 160 yards on the ground a game. Baltimore’s offense got back on track last week against the Football Team and more of the same should happen here as the Bengals will likely be outclassed in this one.

Carolina at Atlanta

Sunday
PanthersATFalcons
StatRank1:00 PM ETRankStat
26.4714Pace1025.78
24.819PPG1526.5
32:196T.O.P.2229:42
390.212Total Yards8396
50.0%26RZ %1760.0%
64.820Off Plays370.5
27.515Rush Att.1926.2
42.5%13Rush %2737.2%
116.214Rush Yds23101.8
4.215Rush YPA263.9
35.218Pass Att.342
57.5%20Pass %662.8%
PanthersATFalcons
StatRank1:00 PM ETRankStat
2748Pass Yds5294.2
7.810Pass YPA197
9.8%28DVOA257.9%
352.211Yds/G Allowed31448.2
5.717Yds/P Allowed306.5
125.221Rush Yds/G11106.8
5.129Rush Yds/Att154.2
2277Pass Yds/G31341.5
6.37Pass Yds/Att298.1
15.530Def vs. QB133
27.55Def vs. RB1420.6
18.926Def vs. WR1026.1
5.324Def vs. TE118.4

For those that have been riding Mike Davis, don’t let that stop now as the Falcons defense has allowed the second-most yards per game this year and nearly 110 yards on the ground. Todd Gurley who had a very solid game last week should also be in line for a good as the Panthers are one of the worst rush defenses in the league. This could be one of the highest scoring games on the slate this weekend.

Miami at San Francisco

Sunday
DolphinsAT49ers
StatRank4:05 PM ETRankStat
27.9122Pace825.48
23.224PPG1126.8
30:5612T.O.P.332:45
34723Total Yards11390.5
60.0%19RZ %1562.5%
63.822Off Plays1265.8
26.817Rush Att.1627.2
42.0%16Rush %1741.4%
106.821Rush Yds11128.5
422Rush YPA84.7
35.515Pass Att.1735.2
58.0%17Pass %1658.6%
DolphinsAT49ers
StatRank4:05 PM ETRankStat
240.220Pass Yds12262
6.821Pass YPA137.4
16.0%31DVOA6-12.1%
409.827Yds/G Allowed3294.8
6.632Yds/P Allowed24.8
124.820Rush Yds/G14110.8
4.622Rush Yds/Att114.1
28528Pass Yds/G2184
8.832Pass Yds/Att25.6
23.15Def vs. QB2218.2
24.67Def vs. RB3210.8
27.28Def vs. WR2817.6
3.330Def vs. TE313.1

This is the last week for Ryan Tannehill under center, or least those are the reports, before they switch to the top pick rookie. This will be a tough test for the Dolphins offense as the Niners defense is still a very good unit despite some key injuries and against skill position players they allow the fifth-lowest points or fewer in fantasy scoring. Jimmy Garoppolo might be back this week but if not they still shouldn’t have an issue against the Dolphins’ defense that has allowed the top-eight points to QB, RB, and WRs.

New York at Dallas

Sunday
GiantsATCowboys
StatRank4:25 PM ETRankStat
29.8830Pace2127.6
11.832PPG331.5
26:5028T.O.P.3126:08
27832Total Yards1509.5
20.0%32RZ %871.4%
60.229Off Plays177.2
19.532Rush Att.2824.2
32.4%31Rush %3231.4%
76.531Rush Yds25101.8
3.923Rush YPA164.2
37.28Pass Att.150.8
67.6%2Pass %168.6%
GiantsATCowboys
StatRank4:25 PM ETRankStat
201.529Pass Yds1407.8
5.430Pass YPA68
-2.3%11DVOA247.9%
328.25Yds/G Allowed30430.5
5.16Yds/P Allowed226
106.810Rush Yds/G31172.5
3.64Rush Yds/Att264.9
221.56Pass Yds/G23258
6.915Pass Yds/Att227.4
16.728Def vs. QB623
19.915Def vs. RB1221.4
24.713Def vs. WR236.4
526Def vs. TE611.9

There’s been a lot of chatter about the Cowboys over the last few weeks and that might light a fire for them to put it all together for at least one week against a team they shouldn’t have an issue beating. The Giants defense has actually been pretty solid this year in terms of yards allowed but they are facing the best offense in terms of yards per game this week. This is also perhaps the weakest defense the Giants offense has faced this year too so that Daniel Jones breakout game might just happen with some deep plays to Darius Slayton.

Indianapolis at Cleveland

Sunday
ColtsATBrowns
StatRank4:25 PM ETRankStat
29.2829Pace224.03
25.817PPG431
33:362T.O.P.1430:51
360.221Total Yards13387
46.7%28RZ %380.0%
6518Off Plays1765.2
32.85Rush Att.234.8
50.4%6Rush %153.3%
115.216Rush Yds1204.5
3.532Rush YPA15.9
31.228Pass Att.3029
49.6%27Pass %3246.7%
ColtsATBrowns
StatRank4:25 PM ETRankStat
24518Pass Yds30182.5
7.89Pass YPA246.3
-25.7%1DVOA171.2%
236.21Yds/G Allowed25402.2
4.41Yds/P Allowed145.6
774Rush Yds/G591.8
3.66Rush Yds/Att83.9
159.21Pass Yds/G30310.5
5.41Pass Yds/Att136.8
11.232Def vs. QB325.7
1230Def vs. RB2316.5
20.524Def vs. WR334.5
1.832Def vs. TE512.9

Is the Browns breakout capable of stretching to two weeks or was it just a match-up against a bad defense last week? Can Philip Rivers take advantage of a weak Cleveland defense and not be just a game manager like he has for the last few games. The Colts defense is the best in the league based on DVOA and it should be a stern test for the Browns rush offense which put up nearly 300 yards on the ground last week.

Denver at New England

Sunday
BroncosATPatriots
StatRank4:25 PM ETRankStat
25.365Pace2428.25
20.528PPG2224.2
29:0723T.O.P.532:25
306.829Total Yards9396
46.2%29RZ %2355.6%
63.223Off Plays668.8
24.527Rush Att.135
38.7%23Rush %450.9%
92.529Rush Yds2179.8
3.828Rush YPA45.1
35.516Pass Att.2632
61.3%10Pass %2949.1%
BroncosATPatriots
StatRank4:25 PM ETRankStat
214.225Pass Yds24216.2
626Pass YPA226.8
-2.1%12DVOA236.8%
365.216Yds/G Allowed9349
5.28Yds/P Allowed246.1
10913Rush Yds/G17115.2
4.212Rush Yds/Att194.4
256.221Pass Yds/G10233.8
6.25Pass Yds/Att277.9
21.79Def vs. QB1519.6
12.129Def vs. RB2515.3
27.47Def vs. WR927.1
8.215Def vs. TE255.2

A lot about this game will depend on if Cam Newton can be back for it or not, it’s unlikely that he is though. Denver is also still solving their QB problem with either Jeff Driskel or Bretty Rypien and for the Pats it’s either Brian Hoyer or Jarret Stidham under center. Stidham looked better against the Chiefs and the Broncos defense isn’t nearly as stout as the Chiefs was and it should be easier prep circumstances with the game being played at the regular time. Jerry Jeudy could also be a good sneaky play this week as Stephon Gilmore is out due to Covid and he’s their top cover corner by far.

Minnesota at Seattle

Sunday
VikingsATSeahawks
StatRank8:20 PM ETRankStat
27.4820Pace123.33
26.516PPG235.5
26:1929T.O.P.1730:18
357.822Total Yards3416.2
76.9%5RZ %186.7%
55.832Off Plays2562.5
28.212Rush Att.2225.5
50.7%5Rush %1840.8%
150.55Rush Yds17113.2
5.33Rush YPA114.4
2532Pass Att.2234.2
49.3%28Pass %1559.2%
VikingsATSeahawks
StatRank8:20 PM ETRankStat
207.228Pass Yds3303
8.35Pass YPA18.8
-0.7%13DVOA213.8%
426.529Yds/G Allowed32476.8
6.125Yds/P Allowed296.5
134.824Rush Yds/G375.8
4.110Rush Yds/Att33.4
291.829Pass Yds/G32401
8.431Pass Yds/Att288
1917Def vs. QB228.3
21.313Def vs. RB2812.5
314Def vs. WR141.6
6.720Def vs. TE293.8

This has the makings of a shootout on Sunday Night Football as neither defense is good in coverage and both offenses still have very good weapons. The vikings have put up 30 points a few times this year and that shouldn’t be a problem this week between Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson on the outside and Dalvin Cook out of the backfield. The Vikings coverage unit should have a tough time trying to lock down Tyler Lockett and D.K. Metcalf and David Moore as they are allowing the fourth most points to wideouts this year.

*Los Angeles at New Orleans

Monday
ChargersATSaints
StatRank8:15 PM ETRankStat
26.7615Pace1927.29
20.827PPG630.8
30:5513T.O.P.2030:02
400.26Total Yards17371
60.0%16RZ %1266.7%
68.57Off Plays2462.5
32.26Rush Att.1128.8
47.1%8Rush %946.0%
125.212Rush Yds13120
3.925Rush YPA174.2
34.224Pass Att.2532.5
52.9%25Pass %2454.0%
ChargersATSaints
StatRank8:15 PM ETRankStat
2757Pass Yds17251
87Pass YPA117.7
2.4%20DVOA8-7.6%
373.819Yds/G Allowed6334.2
5.718Yds/P Allowed95.2
110.815Rush Yds/G697.5
4.520Rush Yds/Att53.6
26325Pass Yds/G13236.8
6.712Pass Yds/Att146.9
23.24Def vs. QB723
14.227Def vs. RB1919
23.315Def vs. WR2520
10.310Def vs. TE216.3

For the second time this week, we have a game that is getting an asterisk as this game is likely not being played in New Orleans as scheduled for Monday Night Football. Hurricane Delta is approaching the New Orleans, Texas border area and is potentially a Category 4 storm. So first of all everyone in that region stay safe, but second of all the game is likely being moved to Indianapolis, as of the time of this writing. While it is still a domed stadium for the Saints to play in, we saw that last week they weren’t quite on all cylinders when their pre-game routine was disturbed with the testing. There is the potential that Michael Thomas returns this week which will clearly help the Saints passing game and the Chargers pass defense certainly would have trouble with him. Justin Herbert has been quite good in his first few games and this will be the third top tier QB he faces off against in his first four starts and they have the sixth-best offense in the league based on yards per game in that span. This could be a track meet of a game in primetime.