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5 best fantasy football matchups to exploit for Week 5

By Frankie Licausi

Oct 3, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) gestures to the crowd after a touchdown catch against the Houston Texans during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) gestures to the crowd after a touchdown catch against the Houston Texans during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 3, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

1. RB Ezekiel Elliott vs. the New York Giants

Perhaps the best matchup of the week is Ezekiel Elliott (and the entire Dallas offense) against the Giants. They are currently 21st in the NFL in rushing defense, giving up 122.8 yards per game. Expect Zeke to feast against this team in what should be an easy Cowboys win.

Elliott has ran 64 times for 342 yards and four touchdowns so far in 2021. Even with impressive backfield mate Tony Pollard involved, Zeke has still operated as a workhorse for Dallas, both carrying the ball over 16 times and scoring a touchdown in three straight games.

Expect the volume and production to remain and potentially increase in Week 5, where Zeke will likely get a lot of clock-churning carries in a positive game script. He’s locked in as a top-ten running back with the upside for a top-three finish. He’s obviously a starter in season-long leagues, but in DFS lineups he’s someone worth spending a good amount for this week.

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