The Read Option: Fantasy Football Game-by-Game Breakdown (Week 5)

Welcome to The Read Option, FTN Fantasy’s NFL Week 5 game-by-game previews. This landing page will serve as your quarterback for the week and will link to preview for the upcoming slate of games.

FTN’s game-by-game previews are the most detailed and data-rich in the industry. This page will be updated throughout the week as the previews are published. Make sure to check back periodically as games are added.

Week 5 NFL Game Previews

Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders

WAS -7, O/U 44.5
Pace: CHI: 26.3 sec/snap (13th), WAS: 27.3 sec/snap (24th)

Week 5 kicks off with a less-than-exciting matchup between the Bears and Commanders. It’ll be interesting to see if Chicago’s offense can keep Week 4’s momentum going Thursday.

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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills

BUF -5.5, O/U 48.5
Pace: JAX: 27.1 sec/snap (18th), BUF: 28.3 sec/snap (26th)

Jacksonville will stay in London and await the red hot Buffalo Bills, who have scored over 35 points in three consecutive games.

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Houston Texans @ Atlanta Falcons

ATL -2, O/U 41.5
Pace: HOU: 25.9 sec/snap (9th), ATL: 28.0 sec/snap (24th)

C.J. Stroud is playing as well as any quarterback in the league right now, while the Falcons continue to utilize Jonnu Smith more than Kyle Pitts.

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Carolina Panthers @ Detroit Lions

DET -9, O/U 44.5
Pace: CAR: 29.4 sec/snap (29th), DET: 27.8 sec/snap (22nd)

As a huge home favorite, will the Lions give David Montgomery 30-plus carries again? And what will Jameson Williams’ role be in his first game back?

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Tennessee Titans @ Indianapolis Colts

IND -1, O/U 42.5
Pace: TEN: 31.6 sec/snap (32nd), IND: 17.4 sec/snap (1st)

Jonathan Taylor is eligible to return this week, which would have a massive impact on fantasy football. His first test might be the best run defense in the NFL.

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New York Giants @ Miami Dolphins

MIA -11, O/U 50
Pace: NYG: 29.4 sec/snap (29th), MIA: 26.8 sec/snap (14th)

The Dolphins and Giants both had rough Week 4 showings. We’ll see if Saquon Barkley (ankle) returns but given the state of the Giants offensive line, things won’t be easy for the All-Pro running back.

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New Orleans Saints @ New England Patriots

NE -1.5, O/U 40
Pace: NO: 25.0 sec/snap (6th), NE: 23.2 sec/snap (3rd)

Derek Carr continues to deal with a shoulder issue, which really limited the Saints offense last week. The Patriots, meanwhile, continue to deal with key injuries to the defense.

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Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers

BAL -3.5, O/U 38
Pace: BAL: 26.9 sec/snap (16th), PIT: 26.9 sec/snap (16th)

The Steelers are dealing with injuries to Kenny Pickett, Diontae Johnson and Pat Freiermuth on offense. That’s not ideal ahead of a matchup with one of the MVP favorites in Lamar Jackson.

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