Fantasy Football 2018: 10 matchups to attack in Week 5

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 16: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) reacts with wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) after a touchdown in an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons on September 16, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Atlanta Falcons won the game 31-24. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 30: Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) receives the hand off during the game between the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys on September 30, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

No. 7 Ezekiel Elliott vs Houston

Feed Zeke, always. Elliott dominated the line of scrimmage, and the pass game, for the Cowboys in their thrilling win over the Lions. It’s no secret Scott Linehan’s offense has been so inconsistent you can’t count on them.

Still, this matchup is promising for a few reasons. Elliott wasn’t selfish when he was asked about low reps heading into the Detroit game and was rewarded. Elliott is the most important part of this offense (sorry Dak). That catch late in the fourth quarter was something special.

Indianapolis struggled on the ground against the Texans last week, but Nyheim Hines especially was a factor in the pass game during the shootout. Flash back a week prior, when Barkley was really good against Houston in the Giants win. After not crossing the 100-yard threshold the first two weeks, Elliott has done so the past two weeks. It’s hard to see that not continuing this weekend.

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