Antonio Gibson or Trey Sermon or Emanuel Wilson: Week 5 Fantasy Football Start' Em Sit 'Em picks

Week 5 fantasy football advice
Week 5 fantasy football advice

Finding consistent success in fantasy football requires managers to make crucial lineup decisions each week. Which players to target is based on various factors, including their recent individual performances and projected weekly roles. Some managers may be debating between Antonio Gibson, Trey Sermon and Emanuel Wilson for their Week 5 lineups. Here's the best option.

Is Antonio Gibson a good fantasy pick in Week 5?

Antonio Gibson
Antonio Gibson

Antonio Gibson is having a solid 2024 fantasy football season in his first year with the New England Patriots. He currently ranks as the overall RB40 through his first four games, totaling 237 scrimmage yards on 36 touches.

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The veteran has seen his snap percentage increase each week this year as he appears to be settling into a larger role with his new team. Rhamondre Stevenson has struggled a bit recently, so the Patriots may opt to give Gibson more touches going forward. His next chance to do so will come in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins.

Is Trey Sermon a good fantasy pick in Week 5?

Trey Sermon
Trey Sermon

Trey Sermon has played a minimal role with the Indianapolis Colts this season as a backup for Jonathan Taylor. He has recorded just 10 touches for 31 yards and a touchdown, but his role may significantly change in Week 5.

Taylor is currently listed as questionable to play this week with an ankle injury, so if he is eventually ruled out, Sermon is expected to serve as the starter. This would instantly improve his fantasy outlook and make him a legitimate option for weekly fantasy lineups against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Is Emanuel Wilson a good fantasy pick in Week 5?

Emanuel Wilson
Emanuel Wilson

Emanuel Wilson has seen his role with the Green Bay Packers increase during the 2024 fantasy football season. He played in less than 20% of the offensive snaps in his first two games but has increased that number to more than 40% across the past two weeks. He has also doubled his total touches with 22 in that time, compared to just 11 in his first two games.

Next up for Wilson is a relatively favorable Week 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. If he can continue to take some of the workload away from Josh Jacobs, he has sleeper value in fantasy football.

Antonio Gibson, Trey Sermon or Emanuel Wilson: Who should I start in Week 5 fantasy football?

Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool
Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool

Trey Sermon is the recommended running back to start in Week 5 fantasy football lineups over Emanuel Wilson and Antonio Gibson. His legitimate shot at being a featured back with Jonathan Taylor's pending injury status is one of the biggest reasons for his favorable projections.

Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool predicts that Sermon will score one or more additional fantasy points than Gibson and Wilson. This valuable tool gives weekly lineup suggestions and fantasy projections to help managers make better decisions.

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