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Darren Fells scores twice in Lions’ comeback attempt.

Fells caught two passes for 24 yards, both scores in the fourth quarter. The big tight end has actually played better than Eric Ebron in each of the past two games, but he isn’t a fantasy option.

10/9/17 - 12:25 PM ET

Melvin Gordon dominates in Chargers’ win over the Giants.

After not getting much work in Week 4 and making it known he’d like to be in the game more, Gordon was a workhorse and difference-maker versus the Giants. Gordon carried 20 times for 105 yards and caught six of eight targets for 58 yards and two touchdowns in the win. On the ground, Gordon ran with great speed and power as usual, and he delivered a devastating stiff arm to Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins in the game. His two touchdowns were both in the flat, with the second one coming with three minutes to go off a nice play design (it was off a play-action to Gordon, who continued as if he was blocking before slipping to the flat) and serving as the game-winner for the Chargers. Gordon is locked in as an elite RB1 for Week 6 against Oakland.

10/9/17 - 12:25 PM ET

Rivers leads game-winning drive as the Chargers get their first win of the season.

The Chargers finally got on the board with a win, as they defeated the Giants in a close game. Rivers was 21/44 for 258 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. The first touchdown was to Melvin Gordon in the flat, then the second was on a beautiful 25-yard throw to the end zone to Hunter Henry, and the final one was a go-ahead score with three minutes remaining to Gordon in the flat again. As shown in his completion percentage, Rivers did miss some throws in the game, but he helped his team come through for their first win of the year. Rivers has a good matchup against Oakland next week.

10/9/17 - 12:19 PM ET

Jared Abbrederis caught two passes for 37 yards in Sunday’s loss to Carolina.

They went for 25 and 12 yards. Abbrederis isn’t a fantasy option as the fifth receiver for the Lions.

10/9/17 - 12:18 PM ET

Golden Tate caught five passes for 48 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Panthers.

Tate had a tough draw with Captain Munnerlyn, and the Detroit offense as a whole struggled until two touchdowns in the final quarter. The slot receiver should be better next week against the Saints in a probable shootout. Treat him as a solid FLEX in standard leagues and a WR2 in PPR leagues.

10/9/17 - 12:17 PM ET

Cam Newton stay hot in 27-24 win over the Lions.

Newton was 26/33 for 355 yards and three touchdowns, with chunk yardage to tight end Ed Dickson accounting for nearly half of his production. Cam rushed for zero yards on seven attempts, but fantasy owners can’t complain about the overall performance. Increased practice time during the week has helped a lot, and Newton looks much more accurate and in synch with his receivers. He has a short week to keep it going against Philadelphia on Thursday night, and the game being in Carolina will help offset their strong defense line. Newton has an extremely soft schedule the rest of the season, and it looks like he’s back to his high-upside QB1 ways.

10/9/17 - 11:40 AM ET

Marvin Jones leads team in receiving on Sunday.

Jones caught six passes for 54 yards as he worked the sidelines against Carolina’s defense. After a tough start, the schedule softens up for Jones in the coming weeks, and that begins next Sunday against the Saints. He will be a decent FLEX option in that one.

10/9/17 - 12:15 PM ET