Fantasy Soccer Week 5 RB Report: Chase Brown, Cam Skattebo maintain falling quick regardless of lead position

We're again for an additional version of the working again report, this time breaking down Week 5's motion. Whereas most backfield splits are fairly clear, we nonetheless have loads of irritating conditions which have fantasy soccer managers fearful as we method heavy bye week slates. As at all times, we're going to interrupt down among the high committees from Sunday and what to make of all of it going ahead.

Cincinnati Bengals

The truth that the Bengals let the Dolphins grasp on this sport is a completely totally different subject. However in a spot the place all of us believed Chase Brown would smash, he someway obtained outtouched and outscored by his backup, Samaje Perine. As fantasy managers, we could have to set decrease expectations for Brown shifting ahead.

Perine was the higher rusher a lot of the sport, and possibly it had one thing to do with the Bengals being environment friendly within the passing sport. Miami turned the ball over thrice and Burrow had 4 TDs regardless of throwing for beneath 200 yards. It was only a very wonky sport script all through. However once more, this was a Dolphins protection that was giving out speeding TDs like sweet up so far.

After Week 5, Brown has solely reached double-digit fantasy factors in two of 5 video games, and hasn't had greater than 16.3 in a sport. His ceiling has been capped severely as Cincy's run sport struggles. Brown continues to be an RB2 however he's beginning to sneak down into RB3/flex vary, particularly if he doesn't put up a giant sport quickly.

Perine is an fascinating deep-league add when you have Brown or you’ve the bench spot to spare. He received't be playable until one thing occurs to Brown however he was ok in Week 5 to get on some fantasy radars.

New York Giants

Cam Skattebo practically price the Giants this sport earlier than e. Skattebo was trending towards one other down week earlier than coming alive a bit in additional time. He was capable of rise up to a considerably respectable 59 speeding yards earlier than coughing the ball up when the G-Males had an opportunity to seal the win.

Skattebo, like Brown, is one other again who we believed could be a rock-solid RB2/3 going into 2026. As a substitute, he hasn't had a lot of a ceiling; his excessive rating for the season was 14.1 fantasy factors again in Week 1. Identical as Brown, Skatman solely has double-digit factors in two of 5 video games regardless of seeing loads of touches in every contest.

So what's the issue?

It may possibly't be Jameis Winston; he had the offense shifting a lot regardless of dangerous climate in D.C. on Sunday. Coming off the most important damage, Skattebo nonetheless appears explosive sufficient however isn't hitting these house runs like we noticed a bit when he was a rookie. The Giants additionally aren't taking part in within the purple space that always. Skattebo can also be getting alternatives however isn't changing.

It's powerful as a result of, based mostly on the utilization, it’s essential to maintain taking part in Skattebo. Perhaps we see some optimistic regression with the touchdowns and the ground continues to be first rate; had it not been for the late fumble in Week 5, Skattebo would have had a minimum of 7.1 fantasy factors in each sport this season. Echoing the Brown sentiments, Skattebo continues to be an RB2/3 however and not using a ceiling in the meanwhile. He's trending towards being extra of an RB3/flex play until we see some spike weeks.

New Orleans Saints

This was a gross displaying from the Saints offense. Granted, it was in opposition to one of many higher defenses within the league, however nonetheless. Kellen Moore was fully outcoached by Brian Flores and Kevin O'Connell on this one. And take a look at that desk up there — not what you wished to see from Alvin Kamara on this spot.

The Vikings obtained to Tyler Shough twice, had six tackles for a loss and 4 different QB hits within the sport. New Orleans couldn't get something happening the bottom or by way of the air. To make issues worse, Moore was cool rotating three backs and Kamara wasn't capable of PPR-scam or use TDs to get there for fantasy.

This may occasionally simply be per week we chalk it as much as the matchup. Minnesota was at all times going to be powerful and if you're rotating three gamers within the backfield, it's going to be troublesome for any of them to search out worth if the offense isn't scoring. This exhibits you the risky nature of this offense, particularly for Kamara.

The brilliant facet is the Saints get the Giants subsequent week, a staff that simply obtained torched on the bottom for 202 yards and three TDs due to Jayden Daniels and Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Kamara will likely be a dangerous RB3/flex play in Week 6. Miller is a TD-dependent flex whereas Donaldson ought to stay on waiver wires.

Cleveland Browns

Personally, I believed this could be one other sturdy Judkins week. The Jets protection entered Week 5 surrendering over 120 speeding yards per sport. I used to be mistaken.

Judkins busted once more, the fourth time in 5 video games he's failed to achieve double-digit fantasy factors regardless of receiving 14+ touches. Perhaps we issue within the climate, which was very dangerous in New Jersey all afternoon. However this felt like a spot the Browns may choose up one other win and Judkins would, a minimum of, discover the top zone. But it surely didn't come collectively.

I'd say we're working out of time on Judkins, however like Brown and Skattebo, the second-year again’s position is outlined, and Dylan Sampson stays out. Raheim Sanders isn't going to take too many touches away from Judkins and we didn't see any touches for Jaleel McLaughlin this week. QB Deshaun Watson was additionally sacked eight instances in opposition to New York, fumbled thrice (misplaced one) and was hit 9 instances. That isn't going to assist any offense.

The quantity continues to be there, which is nice for Judkins. However all the things else factors towards the bench for fantasy functions. Should you're in a shallow format and have depth at RB, you've obtained to contemplate benching Judkins proper now. Maybe we see extra explosive and higher matchups forward, however we additionally may see Watson and the offense begin to tank a bit. KC Concepcion left with a concussion, which implies fewer choices at receiver.

Judkins continues this development of backs we thought could be startable as an RB2/3 however is slowly morphing right into a much less dependable possibility. Perhaps it's time to discover a commerce should you're a Judkins supervisor? We'll see if Judkins can get again on observe subsequent week in opposition to the Ravens.