NFL Nation answers the biggest fantasy questions -- provided by ESPN fantasy football analyst Mike Clay -- across the league for Week 5.
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AFC EAST
Buffalo Bills
Will LeSean McCoy handle a larger workload this weekend?
Yes, that seems to be priority No. 1 for the Bills in this game. Coach Sean McDermott made it crystal clear this week that he wants McCoy to get the ball more and that he wants Buffalo to "establish the line of scrimmage" early in the game by running. Ultimately, McCoy's usage will still come down to whether the Bills can avoid falling behind early in games; they have been outscored 70-33 in first halves this season. -- Mike Rodak
Miami Dolphins
Has Kenyan Drake lost lead-back duties or can we expect a bounce-back?
Drake hasn't lost his lead-back role, and he'll continue to be have an edge in a shared backfield with Frank Gore despite Week 4's slight switch (Gore 25 snaps, Drake 22). But the offensive line is in such disarray that it might not matter. Drake is always looking for the big play, and there hasn't been much room for anything. Coach Adam Gase said he'll make a concerted effort to get more touches for Drake in Week 5, and there should eventually be some sort of a bounce-back for him. -- Cameron Wolfe
New England Patriots
Do you expect James White to sustain his impressive target pace?
Yes, because the Patriots currently have only two running backs on their roster: White and rookie Sony Michel. While that could always change, White has become such a trusted target of Tom Brady that there's no reason to think he will experience a dramatic decline in targets. -- Mike Reiss
New York Jets
Do you expect this offense to struggle throughout the 2018 season?
Yes, the offense will struggle more often than not. Such is life with a rookie quarterback. The Jets will do well against softer run defenses, which will take pressure off Sam Darnold, but they will be going uphill when they become one-dimensional. -- Rich Cimini
AFC NORTH
Baltimore Ravens
Is Joe Flacco's bounce-back campaign simply a product of improved receivers, and will it continue?
Flacco's strong start is the combination of more talented targets, aggressive playcalling and his improved health. His run of success should continue, given his upcoming opponents. Flacco doesn't face a top-10 pass defense over the next five games. In fact, he plays against three of the worst in Cleveland (No. 24 against the pass), New Orleans (No. 30) and Pittsburgh (No. 29) in that span. The Ravens will have to continue to rely on Flacco's strong arm as long as the running game sputters. -- Jamison Hensley
Cincinnati Bengals
Do you expect C.J. Uzomah or Tyler Kroft to emerge as a consistent target in the passing game?
If forced to pick one, go with Uzomah, who appears to be trending ahead of Kroft lately and caught a touchdown against the Panthers. But the Bengals will use both of them so neither is the go-to guy yet. It's a risky prospect going with either as a fantasy option until the dust settles. -- Katherine Terrell
Cleveland Browns
How much do you expect Antonio Callaway's role to be decreased this week?
Marginally, unless the knee issue that slowed him in the week of practice flares up. Callaway might not get 70 snaps, but he should get 50 or 55, which is plenty of opportunity for him to find a big play. The player whose snaps figure to increase is running back Nick Chubb, who might get 10-15 carries after his two big touchdown runs in Oakland. -- Pat McManamon
Pittsburgh Steelers
Do you believe Le'Veon Bell will resume workhorse duties upon his return to the team?
Eventually, yes. Maybe not in his debut, because the Steelers want to ensure he's in game shape, and James Conner has proved versatile. But make no mistake, they will take an All-Pro and work him. Bell believes he can be the missing piece, and though Conner's 3.7 yards per carry is not all on him, the offense needs a boost in this area. -- Jeremy Fowler
AFC SOUTH
Houston Texans
Can we trust Keke Coutee for consistent production with DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller (when healthy) ahead of him?
Yes. While Coutee certainly won't have 15 targets per game when Hopkins and Fuller are both healthy, it is clear after just one game that Bill O'Brien and Deshaun Watson feel Coutee's skill set brings a lot to the Texans' offense. Before Fuller left Sunday's game, the Texans used Coutee often in motion before the snap, which is something the rookie said the team had been working on since before he injured his hamstring in training camp. -- Sarah Barshop
Indianapolis Colts
Will Eric Ebron revert back to a situational role once Jack Doyle is healthy?
Doyle will be the primary tight end when he returns. The issue is nobody knows when he'll be back from his hip injury. He has yet to practice since getting injured in Week 2 at Washington. Ebron has been a red zone target for Andrew Luck in Doyle's absence. Ebron has four touchdown receptions in five games. -- Mike Wells
Jacksonville Jaguars
Is there a Jaguars wide receiver you expect will emerge as a consistent producer?
On a week-to-week basis, it's going to be different players having big games. Keelan Cole caught seven passes for 116 yards and one touchdown against New England. He's caught seven passes for 55 yards in the two games since. Dede Westbrook's catch totals went 5-4-3 in the first three weeks, but he had a career-high nine catches for a career-high 130 yards last Sunday. Donte Moncrief had 64 yards receiving and one TD in the first three weeks and five catches for 109 yards and a TD in Week 4. Expect variance from this group the rest of the season. -- Mike DiRocco
Tennessee Titans
Can we trust Corey Davis for another good week with Tre'Davious White's shadow coverage on tap?
Yes. Davis and Marcus Mariota hit a groove in Week 4. White is a solid cover corner, but Davis will be moved across the formation to get him in favorable matchups. Offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur also likes to use a lot of rub routes from trips bunch formations to force defenses to switch off when they are in man coverage. Lining up in different spots and the use of rub routes will at times force White to come off of Davis, which favors the Titans even more. -- Turron Davenport
AFC WEST
Denver Broncos
Will Jeff Heuerman sustain a significant workload as a pass-catcher?
His involvement against the Chiefs this past Monday -- four receptions for 57 yards -- will likely be the top end of the spectrum for him. Matt LaCosse is going to get snaps at tight end on some passing downs, and wide receiver Courtland Sutton will continue to get more targets as the season goes on. So while the Broncos do like what Heuerman did in the first game since Jake Butt's season-ending knee injury, his potential targets will likely not increase significantly. -- Jeff Legwold
Kansas City Chiefs
Can we trust Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill against the Jaguars' elite pass defense?
No opponent has yet shut down Kansas City's passing attack for a full game, but the Chiefs haven't played an opponent with this quality of pass defense. Still, Mahomes is playing too well and the Chiefs have too many threats to believe the Jaguars are going to take Hill and the others away for a full game. If they prioritize eliminating Hill as an option, the Jaguars are capable of doing so. That should open opportunities for Kansas City's other receivers. -- Adam Teicher
Los Angeles Chargers
Can we now trust Antonio Gates for consistent passing-game usage?
Philip Rivers likes to spread the ball around, so it's hard to trust a Chargers pass-catcher other than Keenan Allen and Melvin Gordon for consistent production. However, the 38-year-old Gates appears to have worked himself back into game shape and has been targeted nine times in the past two games, with five catches for 72 yards and a score. He'll be in the mix, but ultimately there might not be consistency. -- Eric D. Williams
Oakland Raiders
How do you explain Jared Cook's early-season breakthrough, and will it continue?
It's all about scheme and game plan with Cook, who has a receiver's hands and a body for blocking. Of course, the trust between Cook and Derek Carr is paramount, which is why you see a lot of underneath routes for Cook to catch and run for long gains. He has been more than a safety valve for Carr and has capitalized against defenses worried about the relatively nonexistent deep ball. So until defenses start sagging on Cook, expect him to keep getting balls thrown his way. -- Paul Gutierrez
NFC EAST
Has Geoff Swaim now locked down a consistent role in the passing game?
Swaim has more catches in the first four games of the season (11) than he had in the first three years of his career (nine). Of the Cowboys' tight ends, he is Dak Prescott's favorite target, but he will not become a big part of the offense the way Jason Witten had been for years. The Cowboys entered the season wanting Blake Jarwin to be a factor in the passing game, but he has yet to record a catch. Swaim will not stretch an opposing defense, but he can be a viable safety valve for Prescott. -- Todd Archer
New York Giants
Should we be patient or panic after Odell Beckham Jr.'s scoreless start to 2018?
Be patient. Beckham's numbers through four games are similar to last season, minus the touchdowns. He had three scores in four games last season before breaking his ankle. The touchdowns will come. Beckham was in the top 11 in red zone targets each of his first four professional seasons, but he has four in 2018. That will pick up as the Giants' offense inevitably (if only by default) gets better. -- Jordan Raanan
Philadelphia Eagles
With teams continuing to pick on perimeter cornerbacks Jalen Mills and Ronald Darby, do the Eagles have any answer for Stefon Diggs?
It's really going to come down to the Eagles' pass rush. Marcus Mariota was able to buy extra time with his legs in Week 4, generating big plays downfield against a secondary that is now operating without safety Rodney McLeod (knee). When quarterbacks have time, this unit is susceptible to the deep ball. Mills and Darby have not been playing to a level that would suggest they can bottle up the Vikings' Diggs unless they get help up front. -- Tim McManus
Washington Redskins
Is the strong perimeter cornerback play from Josh Norman and Quinton Dunbar legit?
I'm not sure I'd go that far after three games and only one against a strong passing attack (Green Bay), even as the Redskins allow only 187.3 passing yards per game. Dunbar has been solid and is becoming a student of the game, but he's in his first full season starting. Norman struggles more when covering crossers. Facing a big receiver like the Saints' Michael Thomas on Monday night will be a good barometer for him and Dunbar. -- John Keim
NFC NORTH
Chicago Bears
Has Jordan Howard lost lead-back duties to Tarik Cohen?
It's tough to say and will likely depend on the matchup. Cohen is an exceptional talent, but he and Howard are completely different styles of running back. That should allow both to be effective within Chicago's system, at least for the time being. Cohen is probably the bigger boom-or-bust-potential back, but it's a tough situation to read at present. -- Michael Rothstein
Detroit Lions
Will Golden Tate continue to enjoy what is a career-high 26 percent target share?
He's in the midst of the best season of his career, and there's little reason to think that will change, especially since he's lining up in the slot a bunch with Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones Jr. on the outside. It's the true strength of the Lions' roster -- the team's depth at wide receiver -- and unless a team has a dynamic slot corner, it's going to be tough to take Tate completely away. Tate should be good for six to eight catches and 50-80 yards per game the rest of the way this season, especially if all three top receivers stay healthy. -- Michael Rothstein
Green Bay Packers
With Darius Slay on Davante Adams and Randall Cobb/Geronimo Allison injured, is this the breakout week for Marquez Valdes-Scantling?
At this point, Adams isn't even certain to go after he popped a calf muscle in Wednesday's practice. If the Packers are without their top three receivers, then you'd have to think tight end Jimmy Graham becomes the No. 1 target, not MVS. This could be Graham's breakout game. -- Rob Demovsky
Minnesota Vikings
Can we trust Dalvin Cook after he was significantly limited in Week 4?
I'd give it at least another week, especially since Cook is still trying to get back to full health with his hamstring and didn't practice Wednesday and Thursday. The Vikings don't want to risk losing him for an extended stretch, so they're doing what they can to limit him when necessary. I'd anticipate they'd have him on limited carries again if he's ready to go in Philadelphia. The Vikings are last in the NFL in rushing attempts (73) and face the No. 1 run defense in Week 5. -- Courtney Cronin
NFC SOUTH
Atlanta Falcons
Will the team continue to use Desmond Trufant in the slot, which would mean a showdown with JuJu Smith-Schuster in Week 5?
Trufant didn't have his best outing in Week 4. The Falcons made the adjustment from zone to more man-to-man in the second half during that Bengals game, so we'll see what defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel does this weekend, with Cover 3 being his staple. Whether Trufant matches up with Smith-Schuster or not, his fellow defenders have to make life easier by pressuring Ben Roethlisberger. -- Vaughn McClure
Carolina Panthers
Is there a player you expect to take on a much larger role following the Week 4 bye?
Wide receiver Curtis Samuel, who missed the first three games after undergoing a procedure for an irregular heartbeat, should step up. He was the team's leading receiver in the preseason with 10 catches for 180 yards. His elite speed and ability to stretch the field from the slot or outside-receiver spot will open up another dynamic for Norv Turner's offense. And don't forget he can play running back, as he did at Ohio State. -- David Newton
New Orleans Saints
How big of a role will Mark Ingram play in his first game back from suspension?
I think Ingram will be ready to hit the ground running since there are no injury issues and he'll have fresh legs. The bigger hurdle for him, obviously, is that fellow Saints running back Alvin Kamara is playing at an MVP level right now. The Saints proved last season that both Ingram and Kamara can thrive in the same backfield, but I expect Kamara to remain more of a "1A" to Ingram's "1B," especially in the passing game. -- Mike Triplett
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Do you expect Ronald Jones to enter Week 6 as the team's lead back?
No. He just now saw action in his first NFL game after being a healthy scratch in Weeks 1-3. In 20 snaps against the Bears last weekend, Jones averaged 2.9 yards per carry, and Peyton Barber fared better (3.4 yards per carry). Dirk Koetter's reasoning for giving Barber more snaps in the second half was the Bucs' big deficit and wanting to get Jones more live-game experience. I just wouldn't advise anyone picking up a Bucs running back right now. -- Jenna Laine
NFC WEST
Arizona Cardinals
Should we be panicking about Larry Fitzgerald's slow start?
Not really. First, he's still dealing with a lingering hamstring issue. Second, he played the first three games with Sam Bradford struggling in all facets. Third, he's now getting on the same page with rookie quarterback Josh Rosen. And fourth, the Cardinals' offense has been awful thus far all around. Once Fitzgerald can get through this hamstring injury, he'll be more effective. -- Josh Weinfuss
Los Angeles Rams
Do you expect the offense to "come back to Earth" with road trips to Seattle and Denver on deck?
Not exactly. Sure, it's unlikely that Jared Goff will post another perfect 158.3 passer rating, but the Rams quarterback has been efficient all season, passing for 1,406 yards and 11 touchdowns with two interceptions while distributing the ball evenly to all three of his receivers. This is an extremely good unit. -- Lindsey Thiry
San Francisco 49ers
Which wide receiver is most likely to provide consistent production with C.J. Beathard under center?
That's a question I'm not sure even the 49ers have an answer for at this point. Ideally, it would be Marquise Goodwin, but he has again battled injury issues in the early part of the season -- and Dante Pettis is now also dealing with a knee injury. Based on the small sample from Week 4 against the Chargers, it would be Pierre Garcon, who had seven targets and caught four for 52 yards. But let's be real, with tight end George Kittle clearly emerging as the top target in the passing game and Beathard's propensity for targeting backs, any receiver has to be considered a risky play for fantasy purposes right now. -- Nick Wagoner
Seattle Seahawks
How do you expect running-back touches to be distributed if Chris Carson returns this week?
Trying to predict what will happen each week with the Seahawks' backfield has proved a futile exercise, but the best guess is that Carson will resume the lead role now that he's coming back from the hip injury that sidelined him in Week 4. Pete Carroll indicated that Mike Davis will have some sort of role after his 101-yard, two-touchdown performance against Arizona, saying, "He's going to fit in somewhere. He needs to play." That might not leave a ton of work for Rashaad Penny, though Carroll said Seattle's first-round pick will return kickoffs for the second consecutive game. -- Brady Henderson