6. Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Jets (London)
The Falcons have allowed over 30 points per game in three of four games this season. But their Week 5 matchup is another that’s impossible to ignore.
Even after a better performance in Week 4, the New York Jets are still ceding the most fantasy points to opposing defenses (12.5 per game; Yahoo! scoring). But one game does not erase the first three (seven interceptions and 15 sacks taken by Zach Wilson), and games in London like Sunday’s will be have been lower-scoring at times.
The Jets’ offense is a target on this list until further notice. The Falcons are the next “man” up in Week 5.
5. Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
Over their last two games, the Vikings have allowed 31 points (15.5 per game) with five sacks. Over their last three games, they have allowed 13 second-half points (three over the last two).
The Detroit Lions have scored less than 20 points in three straight games, and Jared Goff has taken six sacks over the last two. An injury-thinned offensive line, with left tackle Taylor Decker and center Frank Ragnow out for Sunday’s game and rookie tackle Penei Sewell missing practice time this week, won’t make things easy for an already limited quarterback.
Some garbage time production for Detroit’s offense can’t be ruled out. But the Vikings’ defense is generally playing well lately, and the Lions aren’t in a great position to fully exploit their weaknesses.