NFL – DFS Expert Grading and Recap – Week 5 (2021)
Top NFL DFS Experts – Week 5
It was a high-scoring DFS week that saw RotoGrinders – Core Plays come in as the top scoring DFS analyst in Week 5. They were followed up by Sportsline and DFSArmy – Domination Station for the week. Meanwhile, DFSArmy – CashKeg takes over the top spot on the overall leaderboard through five weeks.
On to the Week 5 grades, class is in session!
Head of the Class – Week 5
Each week I will highlight a few of the top experts for the week. Here are the experts that deserve a “gold star” for Week 5 based on their cumulative grades for all players they touted this week.
#1) RotoGrinders – Core Plays (Score: 7.67) delivered two “A+” picks and a “B” out of three recommendations
#2) Sportsline (Score: 6.67) provided a pair of “A+” plays out of their three picks
#3) DFSArmy – Domination Station (Score: 6.56) had five “A+” players in their optimal lineup
Top Value – RotoGrinders – Core Plays (3.99 DK Pts/$1000)
Head of the Class – Week 5 (By Position)
Sometimes there is just that one class that you excel in. In this section, I will highlight who the top experts were at each position for Week 5.
QB – DailyFantasyNerd (10.00) had Tom Brady in their optimal lineup
RB – RunPureSports (10.00) recommended four “A+” backs with Derrick Henry, James Robinson, Leonard Fournette, and Samaje Perine
WR – DailyFantasySportsRankings (6.67) were led by Davante Adams and Kadarius Toney
TE – AthlonSports (6.50) included a top play with Hunter Henry
DST – DFSArmy – Domination Station / RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder (10.00) x
Extra Credit – Week 5
In this section, I will look to give some extra credit to experts that received an A+ grade for a player that they recommended when very few other experts did. Week 5 extra credit goes to the following…
A+ – Austin Ekeler (DFSAlarm, EliteFantasy – Cash Breakdown, NumberFire)
A+ – Mike Evans (DailyRoto, DFSArmy – CashKeg, DFSKarma – Convictions)
A+ – Antonio Brown (Awesemo – Cheatsheet, DFSKarma – Convictions, FantasyPros)
A+ – Hunter Henry (AthlonSports, DFSAlarm, FantasyLabs)
Consensus Recap – Week 5 – Cash options
The Industry Consensus Cash picks finished in 20th place finish out of 36 experts graded.
Top Picks – Derrick Henry, Leonard Fournette, Najee Harris, James Robinson, Davante Adams, Eagles DST
Consensus Recap – Week 5 – GPP options
The Industry Consensus GPP picks finished in 22nd place finish out of 36 experts graded.
Top Picks – Tom Brady, D’Andre Swift, Samaje Perine, Nick Chubb, Ezekiel Elliott, Kadarious Toney, Ja’Marr Chase
Head of the Class – Season
Here are the top experts in the Overall Standings after Week 5 of the season, including which site has provided the top DraftKings points per $1000 of salary.
#1) DFSArmy – CashKeg (Score: 4.16) jumps into the top spot on the overall leaderboard
#2) Rotoballer (Score: 3.95) down one spot in 2nd place
#3) RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder (Score: 3.91) maintains their Top 3 position
Top Value – RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder (3.00 DK Pts/$1000)
The DailyOverlay Industry Consensus Cash Picks are in 18th place in the overall standings out of 39 experts. The DailyOverlay Industry Consensus GPP Picks are in 29th place in the overall standings out of 39 experts.
Head of the Class – Season (By Position)
Sometimes there is just that one class that you excel in. Here are the top experts at each position through Week 5 of the season including which site has provided the top DraftKings points per $1000 of salary.
QB
#1) DailyFantasyNerd (8.60)
#2) EliteFantasy – Seige Takes (5.53)
Top Value –DailyFantasyNerd (4.27 DK Pts/$1000)
RB
#1) DraftKings Playbook – Targets (6.22) – NEW LEADER
#2) RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder (5.80) – NEW
Top Value – RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder (3.39 DK Pts/$1000) – NEW LEADER
WR
#1) RotoGrinders – Core Plays (3.89) – NEW LEADER
#2) DFSArmy – Domination Station (3.88)
Top Value – DFSArmy – Domination Station (3.29 DK Pts/$1000)
TE
#1) Rotoballer (4.43)
#2) DFSArmy – CashKeg (3.93)
Top Value – DFSArmy – CashKeg (2.47 DK Pts/$1000) – NEW LEADER
DST
#1) Rotowire (4.71)
#2) EliteFantasy – SeigeTakes (4.50)
Top Value – Rotowire (3.39 DK Pts/$1000)
Let’s see who can make the grade in Week 6!
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