- Nico Collins draws a great matchup to find the endzone this week: While Collins has yet to score in the red zone this season, he draws a very favorable matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, who have allowed the most red-zone touchdowns.
- Brock Bowers has yet to score this year, but is in a good position this week: Going up against the Indianapolis Colts this week, the way to attack that red-zone defense has been through the air, and Bowers stands as a strong bet to get his first touchdown in 2025.
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The high-scoring areas of the field are the most valuable areas of opportunity for our fantasy football assets. This report will keep track of each team’s top performers in that area of the field, as well as the players getting the most opportunities in the red zone. Adding even more fantasy value to this report, we’ll also include each team’s opponent and their effectiveness when defending in the red zone to identify our best matchups.
Note: Plays called back due to penalties or plays with pre-snap penalties will not be included within the player data.
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Arizona Cardinals
- Week 5 opponent: Tennessee Titans
- Total red-zone plays faced: 33 (T-18th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 28.6% (7th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 63.2% (32nd)
Arizona WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Trey McBride | 100.0% | 20.0% | 0 | 1 | 9.9 |
| TE | Elijah Higgins | 25.0% | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Tip Reiman | 20.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Travis Vokolek | 10.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Josiah Deguara | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Marvin Harrison Jr. | 90.0% | 22.2% | 0 | 2 | 17.9 |
| WR | Michael Wilson | 80.0% | 6.3% | 0 | 1 | 8.1 |
| WR | Zay Jones | 40.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Greg Dortch | 30.0% | 33.3% | 1 | 0 | 3.3 |
| WR | Simi Fehoko | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Xavier Weaver | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arizona RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| James Conner | 5 | 45.5% | 2 | 6 | 1 | 14.9 |
| Trey Benson | 3 | 27.3% | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2.4 |
| Emari Demercado | 1 | 9.1% | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7.7 |
| Zonovan Knight | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Titans have struggled significantly defending the run in the red zone this season, allowing five rushing touchdowns, which is tied for the most in the league.
- Without James Conner and Trey Benson, Emari Demercado is the lone Cardinals back with any touches in the red zone this season – even scoring a touchdown – making him the ideal target heading into Week 5.
Atlanta Falcons
Week 5 opponent: Bye week
Atlanta WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Kyle Pitts | 100.0% | 6.3% | 0 | 1 | 7.7 |
| TE | Charlie Woerner | 31.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Feleipe Franks | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Teagan Quitoriano | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Drake London | 87.5% | 21.4% | 0 | 1 | 7.5 |
| WR | Darnell Mooney | 62.5% | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Ray-Ray McCloud III | 56.3% | 11.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Casey Washington | 37.5% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | KhaDarel Hodge | 6.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | David Sills V | 6.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jamal Agnew | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Atlanta RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Bijan Robinson | 10 | 50.0% | 1 | 13 | 5 | 13.7 |
| Tyler Allgeier | 10 | 50.0% | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15.6 |
| Carlos Washington Jr. | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Carter | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Baltimore Ravens
- Week 5 opponent: Houston Texans
- Total red-zone plays faced: 24 (31st)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 41.7% (21st)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 50.0% (T-30th)
Baltimore WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Mark Andrews | 80.0% | 25.0% | 0 | 1 | 8.4 |
| TE | Charlie Kolar | 46.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Zaire Mitchell-Paden | 13.3% | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Isaiah Likely | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Zay Flowers | 73.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Rashod Bateman | 66.7% | 10.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.3 |
| WR | Tylan Wallace | 53.3% | 25.0% | 0 | 1 | 8.5 |
| WR | DeAndre Hopkins | 20.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Devontez Walker | 13.3% | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.2 |
| WR | LaJohntay Wester | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Baltimore RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Derrick Henry | 7 | 50.0% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Justice Hill | 2 | 14.3% | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Rasheen Ali | 1 | 7.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Keaton Mitchell | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Texans have struggled to defend the red zone this season, ranking 29th overall in limiting offensive success (45.8%), making them an ideal matchup for both the run and pass game.
- Without Lamar Jackson, the need to rely on Derrick Henry if/when the Ravens enter the red zone should be even greater this week, and while he’s yet to score from that area of the field, this could be the matchup to help him deliver.
Buffalo Bills
- Week 5 opponent: New England Patriots
- Total red-zone plays faced: 18 (32nd)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 66.7% (32nd)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 33.3% (T-17th)
Buffalo WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Dalton Kincaid | 51.7% | 33.3% | 0 | 2 | 20.4 |
| TE | Dawson Knox | 51.7% | 6.7% | 0 | 0 | 1.7 |
| TE | Jackson Hawes | 6.9% | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.5 |
| WR | Keon Coleman | 79.3% | 13.0% | 0 | 1 | 9.4 |
| WR | Khalil Shakir | 75.9% | 18.2% | 0 | 1 | 13.3 |
| WR | Joshua Palmer | 55.2% | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 3.3 |
| WR | Tyrell Shavers | 20.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Elijah Moore | 20.7% | 0.0% | 1 | 1 | 6.4 |
| WR | Curtis Samuel | 3.4% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Buffalo RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| James Cook | 17 | 65.4% | 4 | 15 | 2 | 31.2 |
| Ray Davis | 1 | 3.8% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1.3 |
| Ty Johnson | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
- The Patriots own the worst success rate allowed when it comes to defending the pass in the red zone, allowing five passing touchdowns on just nine pass plays in that area of the field.
- Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir have been relied on quite heavily in the red zone for the Bills this year, and in an ideal matchup, they should be able to find more success in Week 5.
Carolina Panthers
- Week 5 opponent: Miami Dolphins
- Total red-zone plays faced: 46 (5th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 42.9% (22nd)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 40.0% (25th)
Carolina WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Ja'Tavion Sanders | 60.7% | 29.4% | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| TE | Tommy Tremble | 39.3% | 27.3% | 0 | 1 | 11.4 |
| TE | Mitchell Evans | 7.1% | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.2 |
| TE | James Mitchell | 3.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tetairoa McMillan | 96.4% | 11.1% | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| WR | Hunter Renfrow | 78.6% | 27.3% | 0 | 2 | 19.7 |
| WR | Xavier Legette | 57.1% | 18.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | David Moore | 28.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Brycen Tremayne | 14.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Dalevon Campbell | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jimmy Horn Jr. | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Carolina RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Rico Dowdle | 6 | 50.0% | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Chuba Hubbard | 4 | 33.3% | 1 | 16 | 3 | 10.9 |
| Trevor Etienne | 2 | 16.7% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.2 |
- The Dolphins have spent a lot of time defending the red zone this season and have done so with limited success, allowing nine touchdowns – six of which were through the air.
- Tetairoa McMillan isn’t seeing a higher target rate in the red zone, but he’s out there more than any other player for the Panthers, which will help his case in a favorable matchup.
Chicago Bears
- Week 5 opponent: Bye week
Chicago WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Cole Kmet | 95.7% | 9.1% | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| TE | Durham Smythe | 13.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Stephen Carlson | 8.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Colston Loveland | 8.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Rome Odunze | 95.7% | 27.3% | 0 | 2 | 16.6 |
| WR | DJ Moore | 87.0% | 10.0% | 0 | 1 | 8.7 |
| WR | Olamide Zaccheaus | 56.5% | 30.8% | 0 | 0 | 4.8 |
| WR | Luther Burden III | 34.8% | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 2.3 |
| WR | Devin Duvernay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jahdae Walker | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chicago RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| D'Andre Swift | 9 | 52.9% | 2 | 12 | 0 | 13.1 |
| Kyle Monangai | 3 | 17.6% | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0.6 |
| Roschon Johnson | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cincinnati Bengals
- Week 5 opponent: Detroit Lions
- Total red-zone plays faced: 40 (T-9th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 33.3% (10th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 26.3% (10th)
Cincinnati WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Mike Gesicki | 53.3% | 37.5% | 0 | 0 | 1.2 |
| TE | Drew Sample | 26.7% | 25.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.4 |
| TE | Noah Fant | 20.0% | 33.3% | 0 | 1 | 7.1 |
| TE | Cam Grandy | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Tanner Hudson | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Ja'Marr Chase | 93.3% | 21.4% | 0 | 1 | 11.1 |
| WR | Tee Higgins | 86.7% | 23.1% | 0 | 0 | 1.6 |
| WR | Andrei Iosivas | 73.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Mitchell Tinsley | 6.7% | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | 8.3 |
| WR | Jermaine Burton | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Charlie Jones | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cincinnati RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Chase Brown | 9 | 90.0% | 1 | 8 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Samaje Perine | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Lions have spent a lot of time defending the red zone this season and have done a great job at limiting offensive success in that area of the field with the seventh-best mark (30.0%).
- The Bengals' offense without Joe Burrow has been stagnant, and in a tougher matchup this week, hopes aren’t overly high for the Bengals receivers, though Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins remain heavily involved.
Cleveland Browns
- Week 5 opponent: Minnesota Vikings
- Total red-zone plays faced: 37 (T-14th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 35.0% (13th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 23.5% (6th)
Cleveland WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Harold Fannin Jr. | 82.4% | 14.3% | 1 | 0 | 1.2 |
| TE | David Njoku | 70.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Blake Whiteheart | 5.9% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jerry Jeudy | 94.1% | 6.3% | 0 | 0 | 1.4 |
| WR | Cedric Tillman | 76.5% | 23.1% | 0 | 2 | 17.9 |
| WR | Isaiah Bond | 35.3% | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 1.6 |
| WR | Jamari Thrash | 11.8% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Gage Larvadain | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Kaden Davis | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | DeAndre Carter | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cleveland RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Quinshon Judkins | 7 | 43.8% | 2 | 3 | 0 | 13.1 |
| Dylan Sampson | 2 | 12.5% | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12.1 |
| Jerome Ford | 2 | 12.5% | 0 | 10 | 2 | 2.2 |
| Raheim Sanders | 2 | 12.5% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 |
- The Vikings' red-zone defense has limited offensive success at a top-five rate (29.7%) this season, making them one of the more difficult all-around matchups this season.
- With rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel taking over this week, it’s difficult to know what to expect from the Browns offense, though if they’re going to find any success, it might have to come from Quinshon Judkins, who has dominated red-zone touches since joining the fray.
Dallas Cowboys
- Week 5 opponent: New York Jets
- Total red-zone plays faced: 45 (T-6th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 47.6% (28th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 29.2% (12th)
Dallas WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Jake Ferguson | 65.2% | 20.0% | 0 | 1 | 9.2 |
| TE | Luke Schoonmaker | 17.4% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Brevyn Spann-Ford | 13.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jalen Tolbert | 82.6% | 15.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | George Pickens | 82.6% | 42.1% | 0 | 3 | 25.2 |
| WR | KaVontae Turpin | 65.2% | 13.3% | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| WR | CeeDee Lamb | 30.4% | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0.8 |
| WR | Ryan Flournoy | 26.1% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jalen Cropper | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dallas RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Javonte Williams | 10 | 58.8% | 3 | 13 | 3 | 25.9 |
| Miles Sanders | 6 | 35.3% | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5.8 |
| Jaydon Blue | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Jets have spent an above-average amount of time defending the red zone this season and have found more success defending the run than the pass.
- George Pickens is far and away the team’s clear leader in red-zone usage this season, seeing an elite 42% target rate in that area of the field and a strong bet to deliver again this week.
Denver Broncos
- Week 5 opponent: Philadelphia Eagles
- Total red-zone plays faced: 27 (T-27th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 23.1% (4th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 42.9% (T-26th)
Denver WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Adam Trautman | 44.4% | 12.5% | 0 | 1 | 7.2 |
| TE | Evan Engram | 33.3% | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 1.9 |
| TE | Nate Adkins | 22.2% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Lucas Krull | 16.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Troy Franklin | 77.8% | 42.9% | 0 | 1 | 13.4 |
| WR | Courtland Sutton | 72.2% | 23.1% | 0 | 1 | 10.5 |
| WR | Marvin Mims Jr. | 38.9% | 0.0% | 1 | 1 | 7.6 |
| WR | Pat Bryant | 33.3% | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Trent Sherfield | 27.8% | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
Denver RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| J.K. Dobbins | 9 | 60.0% | 3 | 7 | 0 | 23.1 |
| RJ Harvey | 3 | 20.0% | 1 | 10 | 1 | 8.7 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Badie | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Eagles' red-zone pass defense has been significantly better than the run defense in that area of the field.
- J.K. Dobbins has taken a stranglehold on the red-zone touches for the Broncos, even though RJ Harvey saw all three of his red-zone carries last week, two of them came late in the game, which was a blowout. Dobbins remains the best bet to find the end zone for the Broncos this week.
Detroit Lions
- Week 5 opponent: Cincinnati Bengals
- Total red-zone plays faced: 55 (2nd)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 46.9% (25th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 34.8% (20th)
Detroit WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Sam LaPorta | 83.3% | 10.0% | 0 | 0 | 1.2 |
| TE | Brock Wright | 4.2% | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.8 |
| TE | Shane Zylstra | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Ross Dwelley | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jameson Williams | 100.0% | 4.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Amon-Ra St. Brown | 100.0% | 37.5% | 1 | 6 | 49.5 |
| WR | Kalif Raymond | 66.7% | 6.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Isaac TeSlaa | 25.0% | 16.7% | 0 | 1 | 8.3 |
| WR | Dominic Lovett | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jackson Meeks | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Detroit RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 19 | 61.3% | 4 | 9 | 5 | 35.8 |
| David Montgomery | 10 | 32.3% | 2 | 10 | 1 | 15.5 |
| Craig Reynolds | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Saylors | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Bengals have spent a lot of time defending the red zone, which has led to them allowing the second-most red-zone touchdowns against this season (13) with nine coming via the pass.
- Amon-Ra St. Brown continues to be one of the league’s most dangerous weapons in the red zone, already scoring a league-leading six times and now draws another positive matchup to keep that momentum going.
Green Bay Packers
- Week 5 opponent: Bye week
Green Bay WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Tucker Kraft | 76.0% | 21.1% | 0 | 2 | 21.3 |
| TE | Luke Musgrave | 12.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | John FitzPatrick | 8.0% | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.3 |
| TE | Ben Sims | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Romeo Doubs | 88.0% | 27.3% | 0 | 4 | 30.3 |
| WR | Matthew Golden | 72.0% | 11.1% | 1 | 0 | 1.6 |
| WR | Dontayvion Wicks | 68.0% | 5.9% | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| WR | Jayden Reed | 16.0% | 25.0% | 0 | 1 | 8.7 |
| WR | Malik Heath | 16.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Savion Williams | 8.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 2.5 |
| WR | Bo Melton | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Green Bay RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Josh Jacobs | 22 | 88.0% | 4 | 16 | 0 | 29.9 |
| Emanuel Wilson | 2 | 8.0% | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1.9 |
| Chris Brooks | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.2 |
Houston Texans
- Week 5 opponent: Baltimore Ravens
- Total red-zone plays faced: 61 (1st)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 47.1% (27th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 25.9% (9th)
Houston WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Dalton Schultz | 90.0% | 11.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Cade Stover | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Brenden Bates | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Harrison Bryant | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Nico Collins | 100.0% | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | 1.7 |
| WR | Xavier Hutchinson | 80.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Justin Watson | 40.0% | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| WR | Christian Kirk | 30.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jaylin Noel | 20.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jayden Higgins | 20.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Braxton Berrios | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Houston RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Woody Marks | 2 | 33.3% | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16.6 |
| Nick Chubb | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Dameon Pierce | 1 | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Dare Ogunbowale | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| British Brooks | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Ravens have spent more time defending the red zone than any other defense this season, and as a result, they’ve allowed the most touchdowns (15) against overall and the most passing touchdowns (10) in the red zone.
- Nico Collins has yet to score from the red zone this season but considering his optimal usage, involvement, and prime matchup, he should be considered a strong bet to get there this week.
Indianapolis Colts
- Week 5 opponent: Las Vegas Raiders
- Total red-zone plays faced: 39 (T-11th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 29.4% (8th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 18.2% (T-2nd)
Indianapolis WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Tyler Warren | 88.9% | 18.8% | 2 | 1 | 7.7 |
| TE | Mo Alie-Cox | 16.7% | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 1.8 |
| TE | Will Mallory | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Andrew Ogletree | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Alec Pierce | 94.4% | 11.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Michael Pittman Jr. | 88.9% | 18.8% | 0 | 2 | 16.2 |
| WR | Josh Downs | 77.8% | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
| WR | Ashton Dulin | 5.6% | 0.0% | 2 | 0 | 2.2 |
| WR | Adonai Mitchell | 5.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Anthony Gould | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Indianapolis RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Jonathan Taylor | 17 | 54.8% | 3 | 13 | 1 | 24.6 |
| DJ Giddens | 2 | 6.5% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.2 |
| Tyler Goodson | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ulysses Bentley IV | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Raiders rank as the second-best red-zone defense at limiting offensive success so far this season (23.1%), making them one of the toughest matchups heading into Week 5.
- The Colts continue to find ways to get Tyler Warren involved in this high-value area of the field, even handing the ball off to him, which allowed him to score last week. Warren is the likely best bet to score in a tougher matchup this week.
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Week 5 opponent: Kansas City Chiefs
- Total red-zone plays faced: 28 (T-25th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 36.4% (15th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 35.3% (T-21st)
Jacksonville WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Brenton Strange | 73.9% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Johnny Mundt | 17.4% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Hunter Long | 13.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 2 | 17.1 |
| TE | Quintin Morris | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Brian Thomas Jr. | 87.0% | 15.0% | 1 | 1 | 6.9 |
| WR | Travis Hunter | 60.9% | 21.4% | 0 | 0 | 3.4 |
| WR | Dyami Brown | 60.9% | 21.4% | 0 | 1 | 7.9 |
| WR | Parker Washington | 34.8% | 12.5% | 0 | 0 | 1.1 |
| WR | Tim Patrick | 26.1% | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Austin Trammell | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jacksonville RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Travis Etienne Jr. | 11 | 61.1% | 2 | 11 | 3 | 20.4 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | 4 | 22.2% | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15.3 |
| LeQuint Allen | 1 | 5.6% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.9 |
| Cody Schrader | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Chiefs rank right around average in terms of limiting offensive success in the red zone this season (35.7%) and have allowed just six touchdowns total in the red zone, which is tied for the seventh-best mark.
- Brenton Strange has been heavily involved in the Jaguars' offense this season, though he’s yet to score a touchdown. A big part of the problem is that he hasn’t even been targeted in the red zone thus far, which doesn’t help his chances in a slightly tougher matchup this week.
Kansas City Chiefs
- Week 5 opponent: Jacksonville Jaguars
- Total red-zone plays faced: 29 (24th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 38.9% (19th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 27.3% (11th)
Kansas City WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Travis Kelce | 87.1% | 14.8% | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TE | Noah Gray | 38.7% | 8.3% | 0 | 0 | 1.1 |
| TE | Jared Wiley | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Robert Tonyan | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | JuJu Smith-Schuster | 96.8% | 13.3% | 0 | 1 | 10.5 |
| WR | Marquise Brown | 74.2% | 13.0% | 0 | 1 | 9.6 |
| WR | Tyquan Thornton | 41.9% | 15.4% | 0 | 2 | 15.6 |
| WR | Xavier Worthy | 35.5% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jason Brownlee | 16.1% | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Nikko Remigio | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jalen Royals | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kansas City RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Kareem Hunt | 6 | 54.5% | 1 | 12 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Isiah Pacheco | 4 | 36.4% | 1 | 11 | 3 | 11.2 |
| Elijah Mitchell | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1.6 |
- The Jaguars‘ defense has done a nice job at limiting offensive success in the red zone, tying for the fewest red-zone touchdowns allowed (four) so far this season.
- The Chiefs‘ offense ranks last in red-zone run rate (26.2%) this season, making their best option in that area of the field either Travis Kelce or JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Week 5 opponent: Indianapolis Colts
- Total red-zone plays faced: 28 (T-25th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 50.0% (T-29th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 30.0% (14th)
Las Vegas WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Brock Bowers | 94.1% | 18.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Ian Thomas | 17.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Michael Mayer | 17.6% | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 1.7 |
| TE | Carter Runyon | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Albert Okwuegbunam | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jakobi Meyers | 94.1% | 12.5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tre Tucker | 88.2% | 20.0% | 0 | 2 | 17.4 |
| WR | Dont'e Thornton Jr. | 76.5% | 7.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jack Bech | 5.9% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Justin Shorter | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Alex Bachman | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Las Vegas RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Ashton Jeanty | 10 | 100.0% | 3 | 14 | 4 | 25.9 |
| Raheem Mostert | 1 | 10.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zamir White | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Laube | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Colts’ red-zone defense ranks near the bottom of the league (27th) in terms of limiting offensive success (42.9%) so far this season, allowing six of eight touchdowns against via the pass.
- The Raiders haven’t been afraid to throw the ball in the red zone, ranking fifth in red-zone pass rate, and while Brock Bowers has yet to score this season, he’s involved enough in that area of the field to take advantage of a favorable matchup this week.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Week 5 opponent: Washington Commanders
- Total red-zone plays faced: 42 (8th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 37.5% (17th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 38.9% (24th)
Los Angeles WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Oronde Gadsden II | 35.3% | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Will Dissly | 23.5% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Tyler Conklin | 17.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Tucker Fisk | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Ladd McConkey | 100.0% | 5.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Keenan Allen | 88.2% | 33.3% | 0 | 3 | 25.1 |
| WR | Quentin Johnston | 82.4% | 35.7% | 0 | 1 | 10.9 |
| WR | Derius Davis | 17.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tre Harris | 5.9% | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | KeAndre Lambert-Smith | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Los Angeles RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Omarion Hampton | 10 | 76.9% | 1 | 12 | 0 | 8 |
| Najee Harris | 1 | 7.7% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.7 |
| Hassan Haskins | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Commanders' red-zone defense ranks as a below-average unit in terms of offensive success rate allowed (38.1%) and touchdowns allowed (nine) in that area of the field.
- Keenan Allen and Omarion Hampton have been the team’s top weapons in the red zone this season, and they draw a positive matchup to capitalize once again this week.
Los Angeles Rams
- Week 5 opponent: San Francisco 49ers
- Total red-zone plays faced: 27 (T-27th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 50.0% (T-29th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 30.8% (T-15th)
Los Angeles WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Tyler Higbee | 59.1% | 7.7% | 0 | 0 | 1.6 |
| TE | Davis Allen | 18.2% | 50.0% | 0 | 2 | 16.1 |
| TE | Colby Parkinson | 9.1% | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | -3.7 |
| TE | Terrance Ferguson | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Davante Adams | 100.0% | 45.5% | 0 | 2 | 16.6 |
| WR | Puka Nacua | 81.8% | 16.7% | 0 | 1 | 11.1 |
| WR | Jordan Whittington | 72.7% | 6.3% | 1 | 0 | 1.7 |
| WR | Tutu Atwell | 27.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Xavier Smith | 4.5% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Konata Mumpfield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Los Angeles RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Kyren Williams | 10 | 55.6% | 2 | 15 | 2 | 18.6 |
| Blake Corum | 4 | 22.2% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.4 |
| Jarquez Hunter | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Editor's note: The Rams' game already occurred on Thursday.
Miami Dolphins
- Week 5 opponent: Carolina Panthers
- Total red-zone plays faced: 34 (17th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 43.8% (T-23rd)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 33.3% (T-17th)
Miami WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Tanner Conner | 52.9% | 22.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Darren Waller | 17.6% | 66.7% | 0 | 2 | 15.3 |
| TE | Julian Hill | 17.6% | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jaylen Waddle | 94.1% | 25.0% | 0 | 2 | 17.8 |
| WR | Malik Washington | 64.7% | 9.1% | 0 | 0 | 1.4 |
| WR | Tyreek Hill | 58.8% | 20.0% | 0 | 1 | 9.2 |
| WR | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | 35.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | D'Wayne Eskridge | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tahj Washington | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Miami RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Ollie Gordon II | 7 | 58.3% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| De'Von Achane | 6 | 50.0% | 2 | 14 | 2 | 17.5 |
| Jeff Wilson Jr. | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Panthers come in as a below-average defensive unit when it comes to limiting offensive success in the red zone (38.2%) and stand out as a decent matchup this week.
- Jaylen Waddle has been the team’s go-to wide receiver in the red zone, though Darren Waller stepped up in a big way in Week 4, taking his two targets for touchdowns. Waller ran just 50% of the team’s red-zone routes last week, but with Tyreek Hill out, he’ll likely get more work.
Minnesota Vikings
- Week 5 opponent: Cleveland Browns
- Total red-zone plays faced: 32 (T-20th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 46.7% (25th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 29.4% (13th)
Minnesota WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | T.J. Hockenson | 79.2% | 21.1% | 0 | 1 | 11.7 |
| TE | Josh Oliver | 25.0% | 16.7% | 0 | 1 | 8.2 |
| TE | Nick Vannett | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Benjamin Yurosek | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Justin Jefferson | 100.0% | 16.7% | 0 | 1 | 9.6 |
| WR | Jalen Nailor | 91.7% | 22.7% | 0 | 1 | 9.9 |
| WR | Adam Thielen | 50.0% | 8.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jordan Addison | 37.5% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tim Jones | 4.2% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tai Felton | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Myles Price | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minnesota RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Jordan Mason | 9 | 90.0% | 2 | 11 | 0 | 14.4 |
| Ty Chandler | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Akers | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zavier Scott | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9.4 |
| Aaron Jones | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
- The Browns‘ red-zone weakness has been in defending the pass, ranking well below average in limiting offensive success and having allowed six pass touchdowns thus far.
- T.J. Hockenson has been heavily involved in the red zone, Justin Jefferson hasn’t missed a red-zone snap, and both remain the top bets in a favorable matchup this week.
New England Patriots
- Week 5 opponent: Buffalo Bills
- Total red-zone plays faced: 32 (T-20th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 31.3% (9th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 43.8% (T-28th)
New England WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Hunter Henry | 76.2% | 31.3% | 0 | 2 | 19.8 |
| TE | Austin Hooper | 57.1% | 8.3% | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TE | Jack Westover | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Kayshon Boutte | 76.2% | 12.5% | 0 | 1 | 8.6 |
| WR | Stefon Diggs | 57.1% | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| WR | Mack Hollins | 47.6% | 20.0% | 0 | 2 | 15.2 |
| WR | Demario Douglas | 38.1% | 25.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.2 |
| WR | Kyle Williams | 9.5% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Efton Chism III | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
New England RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 6 | 42.9% | 0 | 5 | 0 | -2.9 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | 4 | 28.6% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Antonio Gibson | 3 | 21.4% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.4 |
- Interestingly, the Bills‘ red-zone defense has been great at defending the pass but has struggled in that regard against the run, allowing a top-five offensive success rate this season.
- The Patriots have not made it easy for fantasy managers, as there was an even split in carries between all three backs in Week 4, making them an unreliable group to bet on this week. However, TreVeyon Henderson has found the most success of the group so far and could earn a larger role if he keeps it up.
New Orleans Saints
- Week 5 opponent: New York Giants
- Total red-zone plays faced: 27 (T-27th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 40.0% (20th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 50.0% (T-30th)
New Orleans WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Juwan Johnson | 83.3% | 20.0% | 0 | 1 | 9.9 |
| TE | Jack Stoll | 8.3% | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | 8.3 |
| TE | Treyton Welch | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Moliki Matavao | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Chris Olave | 91.7% | 22.7% | 0 | 1 | 11.2 |
| WR | Rashid Shaheed | 83.3% | 25.0% | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WR | Brandin Cooks | 79.2% | 5.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Devaughn Vele | 25.0% | 33.3% | 0 | 1 | 7.3 |
| WR | Kevin Austin Jr. | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Mason Tipton | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Trey Palmer | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
New Orleans RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Alvin Kamara | 7 | 46.7% | 1 | 21 | 2 | 11.5 |
| Kendre Miller | 5 | 33.3% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.8 |
| Devin Neal | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr. | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Giants rank as a bottom-five unit in limiting offensive red-zone success this season (44.4%), having allowed an even split of four touchdowns on the ground and four through the air.
- The Saints have found strong success in the red zone this season thanks to contributions from all three skill positions. Chris Olave’s encouraging usage still makes him the best bet, though Juwan Johnson isn’t far behind in a positive matchup this week.
New York Giants
- Week 5 opponent: New Orleans Saints
- Total red-zone plays faced: 32 (T-20th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 55.6% (31st)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 42.9% (26th)
New York WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Theo Johnson | 77.8% | 19.1% | 0 | 1 | 8.4 |
| TE | Daniel Bellinger | 11.1% | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 2.4 |
| TE | Chris Manhertz | 3.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Thomas Fidone II | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Darius Slayton | 96.3% | 3.9% | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| WR | Wan'Dale Robinson | 88.9% | 16.7% | 0 | 0 | 1.6 |
| WR | Malik Nabers | 77.8% | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0.8 |
| WR | Jalin Hyatt | 7.4% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Beaux Collins | 7.4% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Gunner Olszewski | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
New York RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Cameron Skattebo | 14 | 63.6% | 2 | 10 | 1 | 15.2 |
| Devin Singletary | 1 | 4.5% | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Tyrone Tracy | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
- The Saints' red-zone defense ranks as the second-worst unit overall at limiting offensive success (50.0%), which has led to a high 10 touchdowns against in that area of the field.
- Following the loss of Malik Nabers, we should expect a shift in the receiver involvement going forward; however, Cameron Skattebo is far and away the clear option on the ground. Skattebo makes for a great bet to find the endzone again this week.
New York Jets
- Week 5 opponent: Dallas Cowboys
- Total red-zone plays faced: 51 (3rd)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 37.0% (16th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 25.0% (8th)
New York WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Mason Taylor | 66.7% | 12.5% | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
| TE | Jeremy Ruckert | 41.7% | 20.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.5 |
| TE | Jelani Woods | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Stone Smartt | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Garrett Wilson | 100.0% | 16.7% | 0 | 1 | 8.1 |
| WR | Tyler Johnson | 66.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Arian Smith | 50.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Allen Lazard | 41.7% | 40.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.4 |
| WR | Josh Reynolds | 16.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Isaiah Williams | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
New York RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Braelon Allen | 6 | 42.9% | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4.7 |
| Breece Hall | 3 | 21.4% | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Isaiah Davis | 2 | 14.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.9 |
| Kene Nwangwu | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Cowboys have played a high rate of snaps defending the red zone this season and rank as an above-average unit in limiting offensive success (31.4%).
- Garrett Wilson is the lone option truly worth trusting once again, as the rotation at other positions is a bit messy to invest heavily in, although Braelon Allen’s injury should create more opportunities for Breece Hall.
Philadelphia Eagles
- Week 5 opponent: Denver Broncos
- Total red-zone plays faced: 39 (T-11th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 20.8% (T-2nd)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 33.3% (T-17th)
Philadelphia WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Dallas Goedert | 82.4% | 14.3% | 0 | 2 | 14.7 |
| TE | Kylen Granson | 11.8% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Grant Calcaterra | 11.8% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Cameron Latu | 5.9% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | A.J. Brown | 100.0% | 17.6% | 0 | 1 | 9.5 |
| WR | DeVonta Smith | 94.1% | 25.0% | 0 | 1 | 10.8 |
| WR | Jahan Dotson | 82.4% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | John Metchie III | 5.9% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Darius Cooper | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Xavier Gipson | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Philadelphia RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Saquon Barkley | 15 | 68.2% | 3 | 12 | 2 | 23.7 |
| Tank Bigsby | 1 | 4.5% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.1 |
| AJ Dillon | 1 | 4.5% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Will Shipley | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Broncos' red-zone defense has been a top-five unit in the league at limiting offensive success (25.6%) and is tied for the fewest touchdowns against (four) in that area of the field.
- The Eagles, meanwhile, are a top-five unit in offensive success in the red zone (43.6%) this season, so something will have to give here this week with Saquon Barkley being the team’s greatest weapon in the red zone.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Week 5 opponent: Bye week
Pittsburgh WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Pat Freiermuth | 62.5% | 10.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Darnell Washington | 56.3% | 11.1% | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
| TE | Jonnu Smith | 43.8% | 14.3% | 0 | 1 | 7.3 |
| TE | Connor Heyward | 18.8% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | D.K. Metcalf | 87.5% | 21.4% | 0 | 2 | 17.5 |
| WR | Calvin Austin III | 62.5% | 20.0% | 0 | 2 | 17.5 |
| WR | Ben Skowronek | 31.3% | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Scott Miller | 12.5% | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Roman Wilson | 6.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pittsburgh RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Jaylen Warren | 12 | 54.5% | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| Kenneth Gainwell | 8 | 36.4% | 3 | 8 | 3 | 25.5 |
| Kaleb Johnson | 2 | 9.1% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Trey Sermon | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
San Francisco 49ers
- Week 5 opponent: Los Angeles Rams
- Total red-zone plays faced: 33 (T-18th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 23.5% (5th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 43.8% (T-28th)
San Francisco WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Jake Tonges | 57.1% | 12.5% | 0 | 1 | 9.3 |
| TE | Luke Farrell | 28.6% | 25.0% | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| TE | George Kittle | 7.1% | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | 7.5 |
| TE | Brayden Willis | 3.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Ricky Pearsall | 92.9% | 7.7% | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| WR | Jauan Jennings | 60.7% | 23.5% | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| WR | Kendrick Bourne | 46.4% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Russell Gage | 42.9% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | 21.4% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Skyy Moore | 14.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Demarcus Robinson | 3.6% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Malik Turner | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jordan Watkins | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
San Francisco RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Christian McCaffrey | 16 | 88.9% | 2 | 28 | 7 | 21.2 |
| Brian Robinson | 2 | 11.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Isaac Guerendo | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan James | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Editor's note: The 49ers‘ game already occurred on Thursday.
Seattle Seahawks
- Week 5 opponent: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Total red-zone plays faced: 32 (T-20th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 38.1% (18th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 18.2% (2nd)
Seattle WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | AJ Barner | 71.4% | 20.0% | 1 | 2 | 16.5 |
| TE | Elijah Arroyo | 42.9% | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Eric Saubert | 35.7% | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | 2.2 |
| TE | Nick Kallerup | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Cooper Kupp | 78.6% | 18.2% | 0 | 0 | 3.1 |
| WR | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 71.4% | 20.0% | 0 | 1 | 8.2 |
| WR | Tory Horton | 50.0% | 14.3% | 0 | 1 | 8.4 |
| WR | Jake Bobo | 14.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Cody White | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Dareke Young | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seattle RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Kenneth Walker III | 11 | 50.0% | 3 | 5 | 0 | 22.3 |
| Zach Charbonnet | 10 | 45.5% | 2 | 5 | 0 | 13.7 |
| Jacardia Wright | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Holani | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
- The Buccaneers' red-zone defense has been among the best in the league at defending the run, allowing just one rushing touchdown in that area of the field this season.
- Considering the shared usage between Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet this season, it might be best to avoid banking on them to score this week in one of the toughest matchups of the week.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Week 5 opponent: Seattle Seahawks
- Total red-zone plays faced: 40 (T-9th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 34.6% (11th)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 21.4% (5th)
Tampa Bay WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Cade Otton | 82.4% | 7.1% | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
| TE | Payne Durham | 5.9% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Ko Kieft | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Devin Culp | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Emeka Egbuka | 94.1% | 18.8% | 0 | 1 | 10.6 |
| WR | Sterling Shepard | 88.2% | 6.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Mike Evans | 76.5% | 38.5% | 0 | 1 | 9.6 |
| WR | Chris Godwin | 17.6% | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Ryan Miller | 5.9% | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| WR | Kameron Johnson | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tez Johnson | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tampa Bay RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Bucky Irving | 7 | 63.6% | 1 | 10 | 3 | 10.1 |
| Rachaad White | 3 | 27.3% | 1 | 6 | 1 | 8 |
| Sean Tucker | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Williams | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Seattle’s red-zone defense is the only unit to not allow a single rushing touchdown this season and is a top-10 unit overall at limiting offensive success in that area of the field.
- With Bucky Irving out, Rachaad White will be an enticing option, though in a very tough matchup, expectations for Week 5 should at least be tempered.
Tennessee Titans
- Week 5 opponent: Arizona Cardinals
- Total redzone plays faced: 47 (4th)
- Redzone successful pass plays allowed: 35.5% (14th)
- Redzone successful run plays allowed: 18.8% (4th)
Tennessee WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Chigoziem Okonkwo | 66.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Gunnar Helm | 33.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | David Martin-Robinson | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Calvin Ridley | 91.7% | 9.1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Chimere Dike | 83.3% | 50.0% | 1 | 0 | 3.9 |
| WR | Elic Ayomanor | 66.7% | 37.5% | 0 | 2 | 15.7 |
| WR | Van Jefferson | 41.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tyler Lockett | 16.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Bryce Oliver | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tennessee RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Tony Pollard | 6 | 60.0% | 1 | 10 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Julius Chestnut | 3 | 30.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Kalel Mullings | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Mims | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- The Cardinals' red-zone defense has been well above average in limiting offensive success (29.8%), particularly against the run.
- The Titans rank bottom five in offensive success rate in the red zone this season (27.3%), having scored just one rushing touchdown in that area of the field. Considering the matchup, expectations shouldn’t be high for Tony Pollard this week.
Washington Commanders
- Week 5 opponent: Los Angeles Chargers
- Total red-zone plays faced: 36 (16th)
- Red zone successful pass plays allowed: 13.0% (1st)
- Red zone successful run plays allowed: 23.1% (6th)
Washington WR/TEs:
| Position | WR/TE | RZ Route Rate | RZ Target rate | RZ Carries | RZ TDs | RZ FF PTs |
| TE | Zach Ertz | 100.0% | 23.1% | 0 | 2 | 18.4 |
| TE | Ben Sinnott | 7.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | John Bates | 7.7% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TE | Colson Yankoff | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Deebo Samuel | 92.3% | 16.7% | 1 | 2 | 17.3 |
| WR | Terry McLaurin | 76.9% | 10.0% | 0 | 0 | 1.7 |
| WR | Luke McCaffrey | 46.2% | 16.7% | 0 | 1 | 7.5 |
| WR | Jaylin Lane | 30.8% | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Chris Moore | 30.8% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Noah Brown | 15.4% | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Tay Martin | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Washington RBs:
| RB | RZ Carries | RZ Carry Rate | RZ TDs | RZ Routes | RZ TGTs | RZ FF PTs |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr. | 4 | 28.6% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.8 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | 4 | 28.6% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 |
| Austin Ekeler | 2 | 14.3% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.8 |
| Jeremy McNichols | 1 | 7.1% | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.1 |
- The Chargers have the best red-zone defense in limiting offensive success (16.7%) this season and are tied for the fewest touchdowns allowed (four).
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt didn’t get a single red-zone carry last week as Chris Rodriguez and Jeremy McNichols handled that workload. With one of the league’s toughest matchups this week, the Washington backfield should be avoided where possible.
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