Knowing when to start and sit fringe talent in fantasy football, even the elite kind, is often the difference between winning and losing a league match-up on any given week.
In Week 5, one of the game's best players faces a tough defensive match-up that should land him on the bench while two struggling offensive weapons earn "start" designations because of favorable match-ups against struggling opposition.
Ahead of the week to come in FLEX and PPR leagues, these are the players to adjust statuses for and ensure yourself the best possible lineup.
Start: Brandon Aiyuk, WR, San Francisco 49ers
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Brandon Aiyuk has been as bad as possible in 2024.