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DraftKings NFL 2021: Best lineup for Week 5

By Frankie Licausi

Oct 3, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) passes the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) passes the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 4, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) catches a pass against Las Vegas Raiders safety Trevon Moehrig (25) and cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) catches a pass against Las Vegas Raiders safety Trevon Moehrig (25) and cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide Receiver 1: Keenan Allen ($6,500) vs. Cleveland Browns

This week’s elite receiver pick is Keenan Allen, who has caught 28-of-44 targets for 294 yards and a touchdown, and has remained Justin Herbert’s favorite target even with the emergence of Mike Williams.

Cleveland’s pass defense is stingy, only giving up 183.8 passing yards per game. After being torched by Patrick Mahomes in Week 1, they’ve shut down Tyrod Taylor/Davis Mills, Justin Fields, and Kirk Cousins. Justin Herbert though will arguably be the second-best quarterback they’ve faced so far.

Allen will benefit from a competitive game and he’s a lock for having a top-10 floor in terms of volume. He’s should lead our receiving corps this week.

Wide Receiver 2: Diontae Johnson ($6,500) vs. Denver Broncos

Even after missing a game, Diontae Johnson leads the league in targets per game with 11.67. If you watch the Steelers play, it feels like Johnson is getting the ball every time Big Ben throws a pass. His volume is inevitable and unstoppable.

We’re spending high on Johnson this week to guarantee volume in our lineup, especially in what will be a competitive game where the Steelers will have to be throwing a ton.

Johnson is a near lock for 10-12 targets with the upside for more, and if we have the chance to secure that in our lineup, we’ll take it every time.

Wide Receiver 3: Courtland Sutton ($5,500) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

On the other side of that matchup is Courtland Sutton, who is far and away the leading receiver on the Denver Broncos, as he’s caught 18-of-28 targets for 257 scoreless yards.

The only concern here is Teddy Bridgewater’s uncertain status in Week 5, but Sutton is too talented to fall off due to a change in quarterback.

Similar to Johnson, Sutton is a lock for volume this week and rounds out a high-floor receiving corps.