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A.J. Green has first 100-yard day of the year in win over the Dolphins.

Green caught six passes for 112 yards in the victory. He was able to get the better of Xavien Howard for most of his team-high ten targets, and if the decline some predicting for Green in his age-30 campaign is coming, we haven’t seen any signs of it. Cincinnati’s No. 1 receiver should continue to benefit from Joe Mixon returning to create a more balanced offense, and he needs to be treated as a weekly, high-floor WR1 option. Green is arguably a top-three play in Week 6 against a Pittsburgh team he has destroyed in the past.

10/8/18 - 11:56 AM ET

Joe Mixon handles 25 touches in return from a knee injury.

After missing two games following minor knee surgery, Mixon rushed 22 times for 93 yards, also adding three receptions for 22 yards and a touchdown in a 27-17 victory over the Dolphins. There was slight concern about the second-year back being eased in, but he was the only running back to receive a carry against Miami, and he looked great. Now averaging 23 touches per game to start the season, Mixon is sure to be featured in a pivotal AFC North matchup against the Steelers next Sunday. Those who stuck with the emerging superstar look like they have a matchup-proof RB1 option the rest of the way.

10/8/18 - 11:52 AM ET

Darren Fells catches one pass against the Ravens.

Fells was targeted once in the Week 5 win, gaining eight yards on his lone reception. The veteran tight end is a very good real-life asset for the Browns, but he’s not a fantasy option.

10/8/18 - 11:51 AM ET

Antonio Callaway catches three passes in Week 5.

Callaway gained 22 yards on his three receptions (five targets) against the Ravens. The rookie receiver had another drop, and he simply hasn’t been playing well recently. He’ll try to get on track against the Chargers in Week 6.

10/8/18 - 11:49 AM ET

Seth DeValve catches one pass in Week 5.

DeValve’s lone reception went for 26 yards. It was DeValve’s first reception of the season since returning from injury, and he’s not on the fantasy radar.

10/8/18 - 11:48 AM ET

Derrick Willies comes up clutch for Browns in overtime victory.

Willies, an undrafted free agent from Texas Tech, stepped up for the Browns against the Ravens, catching three passes for 61 yards including a 39-yard catch-and-run in overtime to help set up the game-winning field goal. Willies is not on the fantasy radar quite yet, but it’s good to see him step up with his first career NFL catches.

10/8/18 - 11:46 AM ET

Andy Dalton, Bengals score 24 points in the fourth quarter to beat the Dolphins, 27-17.

Dalton was 20/30 for 248 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the win, also adding four carries for ten yards. The score came on an 18-yard throw to Joe Mixon, but Cincinnati had two defensive touchdowns that boosted them to a comeback victory. Now atop the AFC North at 4-1, the Bengals host the Steelers for a pivotal divisional clash next Sunday, and Dalton is worth considering as a streaming option against a vulnerable secondary. The biggest issue for Cincinnati will be holding up in protection against an underrated pass rush.

10/8/18 - 11:46 AM ET