1. Baltimore Ravens - The Ravens will get after Kyle Orton and Co. and not allow Denver to have success through the air like Tennessee did. They’re the top ranked fantasy football D/ST in Week 5.
2. Dallas Cowboys – The Cowboys are coming off a bye week and will be ready to roll on Sunday. Expect LB DeMarcus Ware and Co. to be all over QB Vince Young.
3. Cincinnati Bengals - The Bengals will have a chance to regroup at home against the Bucs and we expect them to force multiple turnovers in Week 5.
4. Chicago Bears – The Jimmy Clausen led Panthers are in trouble without WR Steve Smith. Look for the Bears to create havoc on Sunday and for DE Julius Peppers to be all over the rookie QB in his homecoming.
Next In Line
New York Jets - News got better for Favre with the addition of Randy Moss but the Jets will still be very tough at home on Monday Night. Expect multiple sacks and turnovers from Rex Ryan’s squad.
Atlanta Falcons - The Falcons D has been a strong point in 2010 and that will carry over when they head to Cleveland.
San Diego Chargers – The Raiders offensive problems are still plentiful and the Chargers D has been pretty good all season. They’ll force a few turnovers in this game.
Rounding Out the List
San Francisco 49ers – The Eagles are set to start Kevin Kolb on Sunday, and he’s looked anything but sharp thus far in his limited action. Expect the Niners to rebound with a big effort at home.
Minnesota Vikings – The Vikings are coming off a bye week and will be very physical on Monday Night. Expect it to be a low scoring affair and for Minnesota to force a few turnovers.
Indianapolis Colts – The Colts are a completely different D/ST at home and DE Dwight Freeney and Co. will force QB Matt Cassel mistakes and sack him multiple times.
Green Bay Packers - The Packers will rebound from a poor showing vs. the Lions on Sunday. Expect a lot of heat on McNabb this week.
New York Giants – The G Men are looking to follow up that devastating performance vs. the Bears (10 sacks) with another solid effort at Houston. Expect the Giants to get to Schaub a few times and force a few turnovers in the process.
Fantasy Football Sleeper of the Week
Detroit Lions - The Rams are a different beast on the road than at home and the Lions have been forcing their share of turnovers of late. They’re a nice fantasy sleeper in Week 5 and will post a solid fantasy stat line when all is said and done.
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