Matthew Berry outlines Week 5 fantasy football targets and avoidances on Roku show
Fantasy analyst Matthew Berry discussed his preferred and overlooked players for Week 5 on his daily Roku program, highlighting injuries, matchups and projected usage.
Matthew Berry returned to his daily Roku program, Pregame with Matthew Berry, to present his Week 5 fantasy football "Love/Hate" list. The episode began with an injury update, noting that Ja'Marr Chase remains in concussion protocol and Tee Higgins missed practice with a groin/neck issue, potentially limiting the Bengals' passing attack. Tight end Mike Gesicki (76% chance to play) and wide receiver Dohnte Meyers (82% chance) were mentioned as possible value picks if the Bengals’ injuries persist. Both Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs were listed as questionable after hamstring setbacks, while Antonio Williams and Chig Okonkwo could see increased short-area targets if Diggs is sidelined. The Vikings added Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad after limited production with the Giants.
Berry highlighted four receivers he favors for Week 5: Nico Collins (Tennessee), Michael Wilson (Detroit), Christian Watson (Chicago) and Isaiah Likely (Washington). He also noted Mike Gesicki as a tight-end option if the Bengals’ injuries continue. Players he is fading include Jordan Addison (New Orleans), KC Concepcion (New York Jets) and Mark Andrews (Atlanta), citing tough matchups and limited roles.
Among running backs, Berry recommended Chase Brown (Miami), Aaron Jones (New Orleans) and Jaylen Warren (against Indianapolis, contingent on Rico Dowdle’s status). He added Braelon Allen, Quinshon Judkins, Emanuel Wilson and RJ Harvey as additional volume backs. He is avoiding Cam Skattebo (Washington) and Tony Pollard (Houston) due to concerns about efficiency and game environment.
For quarterbacks, Berry’s top picks are Jared Goff (Arizona), Matthew Stafford (Buffalo) and Dak Prescott (Dallas), all facing defenses that have struggled against the pass. He also mentioned Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett and Aaron Rodgers as viable options. He is steering clear of Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia, playing in London) and Tyler Shough (Minnesota), citing recent performance issues and unfavorable defensive matchups.