Daily Fantasy Football News, Notes and Updates FanDuel and DraftKings – Week 5 10/9/16

In this article, we'll be breaking down the top news around the league and provide you with an analysis of what we expect to happen. We will also provide you with an "every lineup guy" section, just like we did for baseball. As always, these picks are informed by our lineup optimizer, the NFL spread for each contest, year to date NFL stats, and so on. So let's welcome football back into our lives, and let's get this show on the show on the road!

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NFL News and Notes

• Tom Brady (suspension) is back and ready to attack!
• Julian Edelman (foot) looks like he'll be able to play on Sunday.
• Demaryius Thomas (hip) will play on Sunday.
• Trevor Siemian (shoulder) will not suit up Sunday, which means Paxton Lynch will get the nod.
• Latavius Murray will be out on Sunday, so DeAndre Washington, will get the start on Sunday.
• Eric Decker (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday.
• Jonathan Stewart (hamstring) will be out once again this week.
• Devin Funches (foot) is probable for Monday.
• Cam Newton (concussion) will not play Monday, which means Derek Anderson will get the start under-center..
• Rashad Jennings (thumb)is doubtful for Sunday.
• Arian Foster (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday. Look for the Dolphins to use the running back committee once again.
• Eddie Royal (calf) is a game-time decission . Kevin White has already been ruled out, so Alshon Jeffrey could have a very busy day.
• Stefon Diggs (groin) is doubtful for Sunday.
• Charles Sims (knee) is looking doubtful for Monday, which means Jacquizz Rodgers, will get the start.
• LeGarrette Blount (hip) will play on Sunday.
• Antonio Gates (hamstring) will attempt to play on Sunday. He could be on some sort of snap-count, so beware!
• Eric Ebron (knee) will not play on Sunday.
• Dez Bryant (knee) is doubtful for Sunday. Look for Brice Butler to draw another start.
• Larry Donnell (concussion) will not suit up on Sunday.
• Frank Gore (chest) will play on Sunday.

Every Guy Lineups

Jordan Howard (CHI) vs. IND
DeAndre Washington (OAK) vs. SD

Everyone's lineup this week is going to include: Rookies, rookies, and even more rookies! Rookies for everyone!

With Jermey Langford and Latavius Murray out for Week 5 -- rookies Jordan Howard and DeAndre Washington will get the start for their respective teams. They are affordable and will get heavy workloads, which is why you will see them in just about every lineup this week.

Tournament Stack

Derek Carr, Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper (OAK) vs. SD

My top stack of the week includes: Derek Carr, Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree. This is kind of an obvious stack, but I love them too much this week to not tout them, so I'll go ahead and do just that.

With Latavius Murray battling turf toe, I see this Raiders' offense relying heavily on their passing game. Yes, it's always great to target QB's/WR's when there running back is down, but it's even better to target them when they are going against one of the worst pass defenses in the league. And guess what -- the Raiders are doing just that!

This Sunday, they'll be going up against the Chargers. Not only have they allowed 289.8 passing yards per game (27th in NFL), but they are also going to be without their top cover-corner, Jason Verret. I see this secondary having a very tough time taming Crabtree and Cooper, which is why I'm all over this Raiders' passing attack this weekend.

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