NFL Supercoach | The Blitz, everything you need to know Week 5


<p>We are now officially a month into the NFL season, and you can&#8217;t help but feel like it is all going too fast.</p>



<p>From a Supercoach perspective, it was another rollercoaster week, with some monster performances, some more disappointing, and of course, a fair share of injuries sprinkled in there.</p>



<p>This week also marks the beginning of bye weeks, just another obstacle for Supercoach managers to navigate their way through&#8230;</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Week 4 Talking Points</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Can we just scrap the Tight End position from Supercoach?</strong></p>



<p>It has become a weekly entry into my talking points section at this point: the struggles of picking the right TEs for our Supercoach sides. </p>



<p>Kincaid&#8217;s 2 and Sadiq&#8217;s 0 were the latest additions to this TE disaster.</p>



<p>As managers flock to Brock Bowers, let&#8217;s just pray the curse doesn&#8217;t follow. </p>



<p>There is no way I am going to be sitting here next week writing about a Bowers&#8217; single-digit performance&#8230;right?</p>



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<p><strong>Can we please turn injuries off? </strong></p>



<p>I will leave it to the injury report section below to talk about each injury individually, but boy, was it another bad week.</p>



<p>Superstar names including Ja&#8217;Marr Chase, Lamar Jackson, and Saquon Barkley all found themselves in injury strife.</p>



<p>Hopefully these injuries slow down, because at this rate no one will be healthy come week 17.</p>



<p><strong>Feed the alpha WR1s</strong></p>



<p>31 catches, 375 yards, and 3 touchdowns. Those are the numbers that Tetairoa McMillan and CeeDee Lamb combined for this week.</p>



<p>Just absolutely ridiculous numbers from absolutely ridiculous athletes.</p>



<p>Both offences played with the mindset that they would keep throwing it to their main man until the defence could stop it (hint: the defences never figured out how to stop it).</p>



<p>In theory, it makes sense. If this becomes a trend that continues this year, these alpha WR1s are going to become all the more valuable.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Availability Watch</strong></h2>



<p>In this section, I will give the latest injury and suspension updates, focusing on the more Supercoach-relevant players. </p>



<p>As always with these things, the information given to the public is not always perfect and can sometimes change quickly.</p>



<p>Reminder that IR refers to Injured Reserve, and players put on the IR will miss a minimum of 4 games.</p>



<p><strong>Jeremiyah Love (ARI): </strong>Suffered an ankle injury scare and was limited in practice, listed as questionable</p>



<p><strong>Lamar Jackson (BAL):</strong> Lots of mixed reports on the severity of his injury; did not practice and is listed as questionable.</p>



<p><strong>Zay Flowers (BAL):</strong> Was limited at practice with a foot injury, listed as questionable but expected to play.</p>



<p><strong>DJ Moore (BUF):</strong> Continues to deal with shoulder injury that isn&#8217;t considered long-term, listed as questionable.</p>



<p><strong>D&#8217;Andre Swift (CHI):</strong> Is dealing with both hip and knee injuries and did not practice, listed as questionable.</p>



<p><strong>Tee Higgins (CIN): </strong>Did not practice due to groin and neck injuries, listed as questionable.</p>



<p><strong>Ja&#8217;Marr Chase (CIN): </strong>Remains in concussion protocol and did not practice, listed as questionable.</p>



<p><strong>Brock Bowers (LV): </strong>Listed as a limited participant in practice due to knee injury, expected to play.</p>



<p><strong>Ladd McConkey (LAC): </strong>Is expected to practice and play this week despite dealing with a foot injury.</p>



<p><strong>Justin Jefferson (MIN):</strong> He has come out and said that he aims to return this week, listed as questionable.</p>



<p><strong>Isaiah Likely (NYG):</strong> Listed as a limited participant in practice due to knee/groin injury, expected to play.</p>



<p><strong>Saquon Barkley (PHI): </strong>Suffered a hamstring injury and is expected to miss some time, listed as questionable.</p>



<p><strong>DeVonta Smith (PHI): </strong>Continues to deal with a hamstring injury, is not back practicing, and is listed as questionable.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Week 5 Fixtures</strong></h2>



<p>Week 5 is all about the NFC West, with a divisional showdown between the 49ers and Seahawks set to be a blockbuster, as well as a prime-time clash between the Rams and Bills.</p>



<p>From a Supercoach perspective, there are a few matchups to potentially target&#8230;</p>



<p>The week starts with the Cowboys coming up against a winless Bucs side, in what could be a beatdown.</p>



<p>The Texans will be DESPERATE to record their first win of the season against the Titans, while the Lions will be desperate to bounce back vs the Cardinals.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Breakevens</strong></h2>



<p>Breakevens are the score required for the player to either make money or lose money.</p>



<p>Generally, when looking at who to trade in, heavily consider the players with low breakevens, as they are likely to rise in price.</p>



<p>Similarly, if you have players with high breakevens in your team, it could be time to consider cutting ties to ensure your team doesn’t lose too much value.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Potential Price Risers (low breakevens)</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><th>Player</th><th>BE</th><th>Price</th><th>Position</th><th>Team</th></tr><tr><td>Darius Cooper</td><td>-32</td><td>$4,100,000</td><td>WR</td><td>PHI</td></tr><tr><td>Brian Robinson Jr.</td><td>-29</td><td>$8,850,000</td><td>RB</td><td>ATL</td></tr><tr><td>Noah Fant</td><td>-27</td><td>$6,050,000</td><td>TE</td><td>NO</td></tr><tr><td>Ollie Gordon II</td><td>-25</td><td>$7,150,000</td><td>RB</td><td>MIA</td></tr><tr><td>Drew Lock</td><td>-21</td><td>$9,250,000</td><td>QB</td><td>SEA</td></tr><tr><td>Carnell Tate</td><td>-16</td><td>$7,320,000</td><td>WR</td><td>TEN</td></tr><tr><td>Roman Wilson</td><td>-15</td><td>$8,530,000</td><td>WR</td><td>PIT</td></tr><tr><td>Dominic Zvada</td><td>-15</td><td>$7,720,000</td><td>K</td><td>NYG</td></tr><tr><td>Nate Adkins</td><td>-15</td><td>$4,300,000</td><td>TE</td><td>DEN</td></tr><tr><td>Treylon Burks</td><td>-14</td><td>$5,010,000</td><td>WR</td><td>WAS</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Potential Price Fallers (high breakevens)</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><th>Player</th><th>BE</th><th>Price</th><th>Position</th><th>Team</th></tr><tr><td>Josh Allen</td><td>81</td><td>$32,390,000</td><td>QB</td><td>BUF</td></tr><tr><td>Jaxson Dart</td><td>74</td><td>$26,320,000</td><td>QB</td><td>NYG</td></tr><tr><td>De&#8217;Von Achane</td><td>70</td><td>$19,360,000</td><td>RB</td><td>MIA</td></tr><tr><td>Amon-Ra St. Brown</td><td>66</td><td>$22,420,000</td><td>WR</td><td>DET</td></tr><tr><td>Patrick Mahomes</td><td>63</td><td>$26,970,000</td><td>QB</td><td>KC</td></tr><tr><td>Jonathan Taylor</td><td>60</td><td>$24,780,000</td><td>RB</td><td>IND</td></tr><tr><td>Matthew Stafford</td><td>58</td><td>$26,110,000</td><td>QB</td><td>LAR</td></tr><tr><td>Jalen Hurts</td><td>57</td><td>$22,750,000</td><td>QB</td><td>PHI</td></tr><tr><td>Jauan Jennings</td><td>57</td><td>$12,470,000</td><td>WR</td><td>MIN</td></tr><tr><td>Jaxon Smith-Njigba</td><td>56</td><td>$28,110,000</td><td>WR</td><td>SEA</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Most Traded In (by top 10%)</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><th>Player</th><th>Trades</th><th>Trades (%)</th><th>Price</th><th>Position</th><th>Team</th></tr><tr><td>Nico Collins</td><td>419</td><td>20.0%</td><td>$16,350,000</td><td>WR</td><td>HOU</td></tr><tr><td>Brock Bowers</td><td>291</td><td>13.9%</td><td>$15,480,000</td><td>TE</td><td>LV</td></tr><tr><td>Darius Cooper</td><td>210</td><td>10.0%</td><td>$4,100,000</td><td>WR</td><td>PHI</td></tr><tr><td>Ollie Gordon II</td><td>185</td><td>8.8%</td><td>$7,150,000</td><td>RB</td><td>MIA</td></tr><tr><td>Jalon Daniels</td><td>111</td><td>5.3%</td><td>$3,900,000</td><td>QB</td><td>TB</td></tr><tr><td>CeeDee Lamb</td><td>67</td><td>3.2%</td><td>$22,360,000</td><td>WR</td><td>DAL</td></tr><tr><td>Brian Robinson Jr.</td><td>51</td><td>2.4%</td><td>$8,850,000</td><td>RB</td><td>ATL</td></tr><tr><td>Malik Nabers</td><td>40</td><td>1.9%</td><td>$10,780,000</td><td>WR</td><td>NYG</td></tr><tr><td>Kirk Cousins</td><td>35</td><td>1.7%</td><td>$19,300,000</td><td>QB</td><td>LV</td></tr><tr><td>Kyren Williams</td><td>33</td><td>1.6%</td><td>$20,810,000</td><td>RB</td><td>LAR</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Most Traded Out (by top 10%)</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><th>Player</th><th>Trades</th><th>Trades (%)</th><th>Price</th><th>Position</th><th>Team</th></tr><tr><td>Lamar Jackson</td><td>294</td><td>14.0%</td><td>$22,560,000</td><td>QB</td><td>BAL</td></tr><tr><td>Ja&#8217;Marr Chase</td><td>288</td><td>13.7%</td><td>$19,850,000</td><td>WR</td><td>CIN</td></tr><tr><td>Jadarian Price</td><td>229</td><td>10.9%</td><td>$4,570,000</td><td>RB</td><td>SEA</td></tr><tr><td>Dalton Kincaid</td><td>166</td><td>7.9%</td><td>$12,190,000</td><td>TE</td><td>BUF</td></tr><tr><td>Justin Jefferson</td><td>112</td><td>5.3%</td><td>$13,000,000</td><td>WR</td><td>MIN</td></tr><tr><td>Fernando Mendoza</td><td>79</td><td>3.8%</td><td>$5,000,000</td><td>QB</td><td>LV</td></tr><tr><td>DeVonta Smith</td><td>73</td><td>3.5%</td><td>$13,260,000</td><td>WR</td><td>PHI</td></tr><tr><td>Jalen Coker</td><td>65</td><td>3.1%</td><td>$11,600,000</td><td>WR</td><td>CAR</td></tr><tr><td>Tyler Warren</td><td>48</td><td>2.3%</td><td>$11,500,000</td><td>TE</td><td>IND</td></tr><tr><td>Christian Watson</td><td>40</td><td>1.9%</td><td>$16,920,000</td><td>WR</td><td>GB</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>My Trades</strong></h2>



<p>Week 4 was another &#8216;meh&#8217; week for &#8216;Will Fries Bag&#8217;, as we managed just 483 points, but climbed up 320 ranks.</p>



<p>An underwhelming captaincy on Gibbs, injuries to Lamar and Chase, as well as another stinker at tight end, stopped it from being a great week.</p>



<p>I have had a look at my team and the trades I want to make, but I am yet to figure out what exactly I am going to do, as I can&#8217;t afford any slam-dunk trade moves.</p>



<p>What I do know is that I need Brock Bowers, and that it may have to come at the expense of Kincaid.</p>



<p>Kincaid started the year so hot, and I was so high on him, but since bringing him in, he has managed a whopping 7 points in 2 weeks to sit with a break-even of 52.</p>



<p>I think he bounces back and still averages in the mid-20s, but the fact is I need Bowers, and I need the money from Kincaid to make that move.</p>



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<p>I already hyped up Bowers last week, and he came up and proved himself once again with 6 catches for 86 yards, a touchdown, and 35 Supercoach points to go with it.</p>



<p>25 targets in 2 weeks, including 4 red zone targets. The Raiders&#8217; offence under Kubiak is rolling, and Bowers is flying. </p>



<p>The only concern is obviously his health with the persistent knee injury, but hopefully that is a non-issue.</p>



<p>Outside of that, I am still pretty clueless on trades for this week, and it will probably come down to the injury report on Lamar.</p>



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<p>If Lamar is out, I will have to trade him out, but who to is the question. </p>



<p>If I could afford it, I actually have Dak Prescott as my number one Lamar replacement.</p>



<p>Dak has been balling to start the season, and his Supercoach average of 40.3 does not reflect how well he is playing.</p>



<p>In the last 3 weeks, he has thrown for over 275 yards in each, and if it wasn&#8217;t for just his 2 passing touchdowns in the last fortnight, he would be averaging 50+.</p>



<p>The Dallas defence is poor once again, so expect Dak to keep slinging the rock and flourishing in these high-scoring game scripts.</p>



<p>At just 2% ownership and with a favourable upcoming schedule, I love the super-pod play.</p>



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<p>Unfortunately, I can not afford Dak while also getting Bowers, so instead I am looking toward Kirk Cousins.</p>



<p>Cousins has been balling under Kubiak, with a season-low of 31 and a 3-week average of 44.</p>



<p>He is a viable short-term option at a discounted price, and should make some decent cash with a breakeven of 3.</p>



<p>My other option is to do something I have never done in Supercoach before, and not run at QB at flex in the short term.</p>



<p>Instead, I could look at a Nico Collins or Drake London type who I see as season keepers at WR, and red-hot trade-ins this week.</p>



<p>I will keep you guys posted in the subscriber Discord on what I end up going with!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>My Captains</strong></h2>



<p>I think Josh Allen is a relatively straightforward captaincy selection for most this week, coming up against the Rams in what seems destined to be a shootout.</p>



<p>The VC armband is where it gets interesting this week, and I think there are plenty of enticing options. </p>



<p>I am leaning towards Gibbs vs the Cardinals in what should be a get-right game for the Lions offence.</p>


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