Evan Silva’s Matchups Column
Covering every fantasy-relevant player in every NFL game
Evan Silva’s Matchups Column
Covering every fantasy-relevant player in every NFL game
NFL 2025 - Week 5
Thursday, Oct. 2
Sunday, Oct. 5
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Patriots at Bills
John Daigle breaks down every angle of this week’s edition of Sunday Night Football in Buffalo between the Patriots and Bills, and delivers his expectations for Drake Maye in this tough road draw against a divisional foe.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Commanders at Chargers
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s Week 5 matchup between the Commanders and Chargers, and outlines why Quentin Johnston and the entire L.A. passing game could be in store for a solid fantasy outing against Washington’s below-average front and secondary.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Chiefs at Jaguars
John Daigle breaks down every angle of Monday Night Football this week featuring the Chiefs and Jaguars, and shares why Trevor Lawrence could actually return value this week against a Kansas City defense that is struggling to defend play-action looks.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Buccaneers at Seahawks
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s matchup in Seattle featuring the Bucs and Seahawks, including why Sam Darnold could find success against a Tampa Bay defense displaying pass-funnel tendencies.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Week 5
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of every Week 5 game, and delivers the bull case for Justin Fields against one of the league’s worst defenses in the Cowboys.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Texans at Ravens
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of this weekend’s AFC matchup between the Texans and Ravens, and details why Woody Marks may be poised for an encore performance against a depleted Baltimore defense.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: 49ers at Rams
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Week 5’s Thursday Night Football matchup between the 49ers and Rams, and details why Kyren Williams is a back we can trust in this spot with the Rams favored by nearly a touchdown over San Francisco.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Dolphins at Panthers
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s contest in Carolina between the Dolphins and Panthers, and outlines why De’Von Achane is poised for an eruption with Tyreek Hill now out of the lineup against a very beatable defense.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Cowboys at Jets
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s matchup in New York between the Cowboys and Jets, including why Justin Fields is a threat to break the slate against Dallas’ abysmal defense.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Lions at Bengals
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Week 5’s game featuring the Lions and Bengals in Cincinnati, including why Jameson Williams and Detroit’s offense could break loose for some big plays — both on the ground and through the air.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Vikings vs. Browns
John Daigle breaks down every angle of Sunday morning’s matchup in London between the Vikings and Browns, including why there may be a sliver of hope for Jerry Jeudy with Cedric Tillman’s injury further condensing Cleveland’s target tree.
Evan Silva’s Matchups Update Log: Week 5
Evan Silva releases his full Matchups column on Thursday nights. After that, news will break. This update log is the place to find his running takes on all of the latest happenings around the NFL.
Pat Thorman’s Rankings: Week 5
Pat Thorman has finished in the Top 10 of FantasyPros’ Rankings Competition in eight of the last 11 years, placing No. 1 in 2022. Inside are his Week 5 rankings for 2025. These will update Friday night and again on Sunday morning.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Broncos at Eagles
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s contest in Philly featuring the Broncos and Eagles, and explains why Saquon Barkley is a volume-driven bet against one of the NFL’s toughest defenses in Week 5.
ETR Rest of Season Top-150 Rankings
Our Top 150 as if we were drafting today. These rankings are intended for best ball drafts and season-long trading.
Waiver Wire Analysis: Week 5
Houston rookie Woody Marks officially made his move in Week 4, posting 119 total yards and two scores. What will it take to secure him off the waiver wire? John Daigle discusses Marks and much more after an exciting week of action.
