Bengals vs Ravens Week 5 Start 'Em Sit 'Em: It's Ja'Marr Chase's time, but Mark Andrews must sit

In Week 5, the league will see a great game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens, with both teams up to underwhelming starts in the AFC North. They're both loaded with offensive weapons, but this game is even more crucial if they want to make a late playoff push.

Bengals vs Ravens Fantasy Football Week 5 Start 'Em picks

A battle between Joe Burrow versus Lamar Jackson is always great to see, and both are also great fantasy quarterbacks who are always starting for their respective teams.

Consistency has been key for these teams. Ja'Marr Chase endured a tough start, but has since picked up, while Derrick Henry is putting up numbers reminiscent of his 2020 season, where he surpassed the 2,000-yard mark. Of course, his fantasy owners are more than happy.

It's easy to see players who are certain to start in those teams. Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are the top three players in their respective positions. Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase are both in the top 10. Isaiah Likely emerged as a great tight end this year.

These are all players you'd expect to start in Week 5, even if Likely is a bit inconsistent. You can have a tougher time deciding what to do with him, but the other players are all locks. The Bengals will pass the ball a lot in this game as well, so Tee Higgins is another good option.

Must Starts

• Joe Burrow
• Lamar Jackson
• Derrick Henry
• Ja'Marr Chase
• Tee Higgins

DFS Picks

• Lamar Jackson
• Tee Higgins

Bengals vs. Ravens Fantasy Football Week 5 Sit 'Em picks

Over the past two weeks, Mark Andrews has had as many catches as you and me. The superstar tight end has disappeared in 2024, struggling to produce any kind of impact on the passing game. Isaiah Likely is easily TE1 in Baltimore right now.

Sure, this situation could change, but at this point, you're only risking yourself by starting Andrews. Until he shows that he's back to his commanding best, he's just not worth starting for your team.

Another player who you should keep out of your lineup is Zay Flowers. The Ravens just aren't good at passing the ball all around and he has inconsistent production. It's not worth the risk.

Must Sits

• Rashod Bateman
• Mark Andrews
• Nelson Agholor
• Andrei Iosivas
• Zack Moss
• Zay Flowers

DFS Fades

• Rashod Bateman
• Mark Andrews
• Zay Flowers