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 2026 - Week 5
Thursday, Oct. 8
Sunday, Oct. 11
Eagles vs. Jaguars (London)
Bears at Packers
Texans at Titans
Bengals at Dolphins
Raiders at Patriots
Vikings at Saints
Browns at Jets
Colts at Steelers
Giants at Commanders
Sunday, Oct. 11
Broncos at Chargers
Lions at Cardinals
49ers at Seahawks
Sunday, Oct. 11
Ravens at Falcons (SNF)
Monday, Oct. 12
Bills at Rams (MNF)
Bye: Chiefs, Panthers
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Packers at Buccaneers
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s battle in Tampa between the Packers and Bucs, including why he’s buying low on Tucker Kraft despite his early-season struggles.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Titans at Ravens
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Week 4’s matchup in Baltimore featuring the Titans and Ravens, and details the spot for Zay Flowers, who is now another week removed from his hamstring ailment.
Waiver Wire Analysis: Week 4
Breece Hall will be on the shelf for the foreseeable future, elevating Braelon Allen into a prominent role. Can the third-year back seize the opportunity and put up massive fantasy production? John Daigle details the most important waiver-wire developments after an interesting Week 3.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Jaguars at Bengals
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Week 4’s AFC showdown featuring the Jaguars and Bengals, including why he’s confident a Joe Burrow eruption is coming soon with his supporting cast fully healthy.
Evan Silva’s Matchups Update Log: Week 4
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.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Patriots at Bills
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s AFC East contest between the Patriots and Bills, and outlines why James Cook is a boom-bust bet against New England’s middling run defense.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Cardinals at Giants
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Week 4’s matchup between the Cardinals and Giants, including why he’s bullish on Michael Wilson in this spot with Jacoby Brissett positioned to succeed against a nonexistent New York pass rush.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Eagles at Bears
John Daigle breaks down every angle of Eagles at Bears on Monday Night Football this week, and details why Chicago is likely to go run-heavy with D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai in this spot.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Rams at Broncos
John Daigle breaks down every angle of Sunday Night Football between the Rams and Broncos in Week 3, including his expectations for Davante Adams in this potential matchup with Patrick Surtain II.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Cardinals at 49ers
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s NFC West contest in San Francisco featuring the Cardinals and Niners, including why he’s extremely high on Mike Evans, Brock Purdy, and the entire 49ers offense in Week 3.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Week 3
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of every Week 3 contest, including why Josh Allen’s ceiling is incredibly high against a Chargers team struggling on both offense and defense.
Evan Silva’s Matchups Update Log: Week 3
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.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Raiders at Saints
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s matchup in New Orleans between the Raiders and Saints, and outlines why Ashton Jeanty could pop off here against a susceptible New Orleans run defense.
Pat Thorman’s Rankings: Week 3
Pat Thorman has finished in the Top 10 of FantasyPros’ Rankings Competition in seven of the last eight years, placing No. 1 in 2022. Inside are his Week 3 rankings for 2026. These will update on Friday night and again on Sunday morning.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Falcons at Packers
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Thursday Night Football in Week 3 between the Falcons and Packers, including why Jordan Love is set up to smash against an Atlanta defense that Bryce Young carved up last week.
Evan Silva’s Matchups: Bengals at Steelers
Evan Silva breaks down every angle of Sunday’s AFC North battle in Pittsburgh between the Bengals and Steelers, including why he’s bullish on Jaylen Warren in this plus matchup with Rico Dowdle looking unlikely to play.
