NFL DFS FanDuel GPP Picks Week 5 (Fantasy Football)

Building winning GPP lineups, by definition, is tough. There are, however, some key things to look for when filling out your roster. First and foremost is ceiling, we want the players with the potential to score the most points. Next is leverage, we want the players that fall through the cracks. Finally, we have to build a lineup that tells a winning story through game script and stacking. 

For a deeper dive into GPP strategy, check out the Tournament Strategy episode that Borg and Betz put out last season, and make sure to stay locked into the DFS and Betting Podcast.

A final note before diving into the picks. Don’t ignore the Cash Picks article put out by Matt Savoca. His article pairs perfectly with my GPP picks article, as it’s typically a good idea to mix in some value plays, especially if they fit the GPP-winning story you write. 

Quarterbacks

Josh Allen @ HOU – $9,300

I shouldn’t have to sell you on Josh Allen’s ceiling, he’s topped 30 FD points twice in four games this season. He’s also failed to reach 10 FD points in the other two games and with a healthy amount of more affordable options on this slate, Allen isn’t likely to be popular. In my eyes, that makes paying up for him a good way to get different this week. It’s a plus matchup against a Houston team that ranks 28th in average fantasy points above expectation (PAE) allowed to QBs and there are enough affordable stacking options on both sides of the matchup. If Allen isn’t going to be popular, I want exposure to him in GPPs.

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