Jason Mezrahi 
Just like that and we are already in Week 5. We have had a good run on tight ends and hope to continue providing value each week in my NFL DFS Tight Ends article. Tight ends are sometimes forgotten and left to the last pick in your lineup and that can easily leave you with an outcome of 0-2 points. This could be devastating for your chances of a takedown or simply cashing. Each week I will lay out my favorite options up top and the best value plays on the board as well. Once you’re done reading this article make sure to hop in our expert chat on Discord to stay up to date with lineup discussions.
Let’s dive in to this Week 5 NFL slate and talk some DFS Tight Ends!
TJ HOCKENSON, DET $5,500 DRAFTKINGS, $6,400 FANDUEL
This should be a get right spot for Hockenson after back to back down weeks. He sat out of practice on Wednesday and appeared on the injury report, so be to check into our free livestream at 11am on Sunday morning for confirmation. If Hockenson is active, we should see a big game from him versus the Vikings. Vegas has the total sitting at 49 points and with the Lions having zero elite receivers, a good portion of their game plan will be targeting Hockenson in the passing game. The Vikings are allowing 250+ passing yards per game and that should be enough for Hockenson to push over the 15 fantasy point mark. Playing from behind in a fast paced matchup in a dome is a nice landing spot for Hockenson as one of your Week 5 DFS Tight Ends.
DALTON SCHULTZ, DAL $4,400 DRAFTKINGS, $6,200 FANDUEL
I wrote up Schultz last week in my DFS Tight End article and I’m hoping the industry didn’t take notice. I believe we are still early to market and the sooner you recognize a trend the better. Schultz is no slouch, and his workload has increased every week since Gallup went down with an injury. A 26 point performance versus the Eagles followed by a 17 point game versus the Panthers has me thinking we found a stud with Schultz. It’s hard to predict if Cooper or Lamb will be the guy from week to week but targeting Schultz instead has led to a positive outcome. I like the play more on DraftKings where his price is more affordable, but he’s a fine play on both sites in Week 5.
GEORGE KITTLE, SF $5,600 DRAFTKINGS, $6,500 FANDUEL
We need to keep an eye on the injury report, but if all things are clear with Kittle he has a breakout game ahead of him in Week 5. With 20 targets in the past 2 games the production will soon follow. Combine that with the fact the game has a 49 point total and that the 49ers will be trailing for the entire game, leads me to believe we have a big game in store for Kittle. I won’t be swayed either way if Jimmy or Trey starts at the quarterback position, this is a play on game script and volume. All I need is an ok physical report from Kittle and I will be buying shares of him in Week 5.
EVAN ENGRAM, NYG $3,200 DRAFTKINGS, $5,300 FANDUEL
I’m not a fan of Evan Engram and I’m not a fan of Evan Engram at high ownership even more. I faded him last week and it worked out, but at lesser ownership in Week 5 I can see a path to success. My main target from the Giants squad will be Saquon but in lineups I fade him, I don’t mind taking a couple shots at Engram. With consecutive weeks of 6 targets and a depressed price tag there is a floor here with Engram. The game script will lead to the Giants playing catch up and with the receiving core banged up, Engram should be in store for another 6+ target week. Don’t go overboard on Engram, but when you’re in need of salary to pay up for other spots Engram is a safe landing spot with some upside if he finds pay dirt.
DAN ARNOLD, JAC 2,900 DRAFTKINGS $4,800 FANDUEL
Dan Arnold stepped off the plane after being traded to the Jaguars and had a productive first start. After a week of practicing and learning the playbook we could see a boost of usage out of Arnold in a juicy matchup versus the Titans who just allowed the Jets to score basically at will. This Jaguars offense is better than the Jets and with the injury to Chark, Arnold should fit right in as the third most targeted receiver in this offense. This is a tournament play only for me, but if you are looking for a discount with some upside Arnold is your guy.
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