DraftKings Week 5 Showdown: Redskins vs. Saints Top Optimal Lineups

Optimal Lineup

– CAPTAIN: Alex Smith ($14,700)
– Michael Thomas ($11,400)
– Drew Brees ($11,200)
– Jamison Crowder ($6,200)
– Paul Richardson ($4,800)
– Tre'Quan Smith ($1,400)

I'm projecting a high-scoring game here, and if the same script works out that way, then the only risky play here could prove to be Tre'Quan Smith. With that said, someone has to cover Ginn's role and Smith out-snapped Cameron Meredith last week 26-to-22, per Football Outsiders. This has the potential to be a breakout spot for him and even if he doesn't hit it big, it'd only take one big play to be worth the $1,400 price tag.

The Drew Brees and Michael Thomas stack is one I'm going to try to lock in most of my lineups. Thomas is a machine who catches virtually everything that comes his way. He's hauled in 42-of-44 targets this season and at home in a primetime spot, this should be a monster showing for Thomas.

On paper, the Redskins defense has been solid against wideouts, allowing 360 yards and three touchdowns. This isn't an easy matchup, but the Redskins also haven't faced an offense like the Saints, and a hobbled Aaron Rodgers with a banged up receiving corps doesn't count.

I love the idea of going triple-stack on Alex Smith with Jamison Crowder and Paul Richardson. Aside from the fact that the Saints have allowed a league-high 989 yards and 10 touchdowns to opposing wideouts, the Redskins may be playing from behind quite a bit here.

Richardson specifically has a great opportunity to get over the top and score a long touchdown. His ability to stretch the field will open up the rest of the field and in turn allow Crowder room to work.

More than likely Crowder will face P.J. Williams, and he should destroy that matchup. Many fantasy owners expected the former Duke product to thrive with Smith, but it's taken some time for the two to really get rolling.

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