Fantasy Football Week 5 Cheat Sheet Flags Justin Herbert as Risky Start
Analyst Dave Richard rates quarterback Justin Herbert a low-confidence starter for Week 5 against Denver, citing a tough matchup and offensive line concerns.
Fantasy managers facing Week 5 decisions can consult analyst Dave Richard's PPR cheat sheet, which assigns confidence scores on a 1-10 scale for each player. The quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers, Justin Herbert, receives a score of 4.3, indicating a risky start against the Denver Broncos. Richard notes that the Broncos present a difficult defensive challenge and that the Chargers' offensive line has been inconsistent, lowering Herbert's upside.
Other notable ratings include Jalen Hurts at 4.2, Trevor Lawrence at 7.6 and Joe Burrow at 8.5, while several players are listed as clear sit candidates with scores below five. The cheat sheet also provides guidance for running backs, wide receivers and defenses, encouraging managers to use the confidence scores rather than projected points when setting lineups.
"If you have questions about a specific player, you can reach out to me on Twitter @DaveRichard," the analyst advises, adding that the rankings are updated in real time on CBS Sports.
The tool is intended to help owners navigate injuries, emerging contributors and matchup nuances as the fantasy season progresses into its fifth week.