{
  "id": 13653400,
  "title": "Fantasy Football Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Roman Wilson vs. KC Concepcion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/fantasy-football-week-5-start-em-sit-em-roman-wilson-vs-kc-concepcion",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T05:40:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fantasy-football-week-5-start-054021588.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week 5 of fantasy football brings tough decisions for wide receiver spots, with two players in contention: Cleveland Browns' KC Concepcion and Pittsburgh Steelers' Roman Wilson. This analysis will determine which of these players is the better choice for fantasy managers to start or sit in their lineups.\n\nRoman Wilson, playing for the Steelers, has proven to be an impressive performer in recent weeks. In Week 4 against the Browns, he had three receptions for 74 yards and a touchdown, ranking him WR15 in PPR fantasy formats over his last two games. The Colts are allowing the fourth-most passing yards per game in the NFL, with opposing wide receivers scoring ninth-most standard fantasy points and 13th-most PPR points. Wilson's snap count has decreased slightly in recent weeks, but this should increase with the addition of rookie Michael Pittman Jr. to the injured reserve. This makes him an ideal choice for fantasy managers looking for a breakout player.\n\nOn the other hand, rookie KC Concepcion of the Browns has not yet shown a consistent breakout in fantasy play. In his last two games, he has seven receptions for 73 yards, and has faced 17 targets, the most on his team. However, the Browns' offense has struggled, allowing the sixth-fewest passing yards per game in the league. The Jets, their upcoming opponents, have also been a great pass defense, allowing only the sixth-fewest passing yards per game and the fifth-fewest standard fantasy points. This makes Concepcion's performance uncertain, and he should be considered a buy-low candidate.\n\nIn conclusion, Roman Wilson should start in Week 5, given his better matchup against a struggling pass defense and projected increased role due to the injury of rookie Michael Pittman Jr. Concepcion, while still a potential buy-low option, should be sat for now as his fantasy impact remains uncertain.",
  "summary": "Evaluating who to play in fantasy between Pittsburgh Steelers WR Roman Wilson and Cleveland Browns WR KC Concepcion.",
  "key_points": [
    "Roman Wilson leads Steelers' WR rankings in PPR formats",
    "KC Concepcion has inconsistent fantasy performance",
    "Wilson's snap count increases with injured Pittman Jr."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}