Week 5 Best and Worst WR, TE Matchups: Bounce backs for Dalton Kincaid, Parker Washington
Denny Carter breaks down the best (and worst) matchups for slot and boundary pass catchers in Week 5.
This week, we'll examine the best and worst wide receiver (WR) and tight end (TE) matchups according to target share. For slot receivers, Parker Washington from the Jaguars stands out due to his high route rate and potential benefit from an Eagles defense ranked 20th in accuracy on slot throws. Brenton Strange, operating in the slot for the Jaguars, is also worth considering with a 0.46 fantasy points per route run.
For boundary wide receivers, Malik Nabers in the Giants' offense is a strong candidate, as the Commanders' defense allows a high adjusted yards per attempt on boundary targets. Similarly, Jameson Williams and Isaac Teslaa on the Lions have excellent matchups against Arizona's defense, which ranks third in adjusted yards per attempt to boundary receivers.
On the tight end side, Michael Pittman Jr.'s absence has left the Steelers' offense with a high target rate for slot receivers, particularly Roman Wilson. The Colts' defense, struggling against slot WRs, could provide Wilson with opportunities to rack up significant gains. For boundary TE targets, the Cardinals' defense is yielding the third-highest adjusted yards per attempt, making Jameson Williams and Isaac TeSlaa promising flex options in Week 5.
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