Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Week 5

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Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Larry Donnell. 3. player. 31. <em><strong>START OF THE WEEK: </strong></em>Week 5 Projection: Standard: 13/PPR: 17. TE. New York Giants

My START OF THE WEEK for Week 5 is Larry Donnell. Okay, some of you all are still skeptical about Donnell because he has had just one outstanding week so far, and it just so happened to be on Thursday Night Football on a national stage.

Consider him a must-start this week at tight end and try to make room for him in your lineups.

I am here to tell you that Donnell is going to keep this up.

Through the first four weeks of the NFL season, Donnell is getting about 8 targets per game from QB Eli Manning, second to only Victor Cruz by only one target. Donnell has also developed as Manning’s favorite red zone target.

Last week against Washington, Manning seemed to throw to Donnell over and over and over in the red zone giving him 3 TDs, and a penalty away from 4.

Donnell now should be considered as a top-6 or so tight end for fantasy purposes, and owners should take a hard look at him for the rest of the season. Even for a flex spot.

Consider him a must-start this week at tight end and try to make room for him in your lineups.