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NFL DraftKings: Week 5 DFS lineup advice

By Ben McDaniel

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: DeAndre Hopkins #10 and Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans look on prior to the start of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Dignity Health Sports Park on September 22, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: DeAndre Hopkins #10 and Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans look on prior to the start of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Dignity Health Sports Park on September 22, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Running back Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs against the defense of Mark Barron #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game at Heinz Field on September 30, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Running back Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs against the defense of Mark Barron #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game at Heinz Field on September 30, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

NFL DraftKings: Running Backs

Ezekiel Elliott $8,300

With Elliott being priced around guys like McCaffrey, Kamara, and Cook, he has a chance to be slightly overlooked this week. There also seems to be a belief that Tyron Smith being ruled out significantly lowers his ceiling. As I pointed out on Twitter on Wednesday, that hasn’t really been the case.

The Cowboys are expected to have Michael Gallup back this week, and his ability to stretch the defense can’t be understated. Having that deep ball threat back on the field should go a long way towards opening up running lanes for Elliott.

Joe Mixon $6,000

Mixon is an $8,000 talent with a $6,000 salary. He’s yet to break off any big plays this season, but his explosiveness should be on full display against Arizona’s joke of a defense this week. If he can manage to punch in a couple of touchdowns in the red zone, he’ll produce massive leverage against all the people rolling with Eifert at the tight end position.