NFL DFS Pick Six Show: Week 5
Dean Shavelson from RotoGrinders is joined by John Daigle and Rich Hribar (aka LordReebs) to break down their top three games for the Week 5 NFL slate. They also share some favorite picks at each skill position, helping you prepare for the week ahead!
Show Highlights
The Pick Six crew breaks down the best three NFL games to target in DFS for Week 5, with additional insights into core strategy, player pools, and injury notes.
Watch the video below to hear all about Week 5’s NFL DFS slate!
Top 3 DFS Game Targets
Dallas Cowboys at New York Jets
- Consensus stack: Justin Fields + Garrett Wilson , with Mason Taylor as a salary-saver TE.
- Jets offense is highly concentrated, making volume easy to project.
- Breece Hall suggested as a leverage play over popular passing stacks.
- Dallas D/ST vulnerable to WR; volume is clear for both sides.
New York Giants at New Orleans Saints
- Indoor, up-tempo game; Jackson Dart is a value running QB.
- Darius Slayton is highlighted as a low-cost WR1 if Malik Nabers sits.
- Saints offense is fast-paced but lacking explosive plays.
- Chris Olave , Rashid Shaheed also mentioned as options.
Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals
- Detroit nukes the slate with stacked options ( Jared Goff , Amon-Ra St. Brown , Sam Laporta , Jahmyr Gibbs ).
- Bengals cheap skill players discussed; favorable matchup, despite injuries.
- Gibbs gaining traction in Detroit backfield; Ja’Marr Chase offered asa low-ownedd pivot.
RB and WR Strategy
- Top spend-ups: Jonathan Taylor , De’Von Achane , Omarion Hampton .
- High-volume RBs are heavily prioritized; cheap plays include Michael Carter and Rachaad White .
- Injuries challenge WR depth; opportunistic pivots like Deebo Samuel and Elic Ayomanor suggested.
TE & Other DFS Notes
- Chalk tight ends: Tyler Warren , Mason Taylor , Theo Johnson as punts.
- Sam LaPorta cited as a potential difference-maker.
- Onslaught stacking (4+ players from single offenses) encouraged in large-field contests.