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In the NFL, winning and losing against division opponents can be the determinant between playoff caliber and mediocrity. As we enter the mid-section of the fantasy season, every point counts. Here is who to start and sit to make sure your team falls on the winning end.

Ask yourself if you’re going to bench any Patriots this week? Certainly Chris Hogan will be in your starting lineup. Hogan is a very fast player as noted by his 102.7 (76th Percentile) Speed Score. Compared to Buster Skrine, who’s lack of speed is the most glaring weakness in his game as highlighted by his 88.2 (28th Percentile) Speed Score.

We’ve seen their breakouts, and watched over them closely since their burst onto the scene, and are now ready to identify these high-upside candidates. If you’re looking for that player to plug in as a weekly starter for long-term fantasy success in 2017, you’ve come to the right place.

With a history of shouldering a massive workload at the college level, it is conceivable that Aaron Jones commands a significant percentage of early-down work carries between the 20’s and becomes the Ameer Adbullah to Ty Montgomery’s Theo Riddick in the Green Bay offense for the remainder of 2017.

Through four years, Aaron Jones dominated collegiate defenders in all phases. He posted 4,760 total yards, 71 receptions, and 33 touchdown during his career, closing out his final season with an exceptional 47-percent (97th percentile) College Dominator Rating on PlayerProfiler.com.

Ty Montgomery has never experienced a full season of primary back touches, and with each passing day, his grip on the starting job becomes more tenuous. If Jones continues to excel in his midseason audition by running efficiently and avoiding turnovers, he should carve out a significant role in the second half of the season.

There are still a number of great options to target in your fantasy waiver wire. Tight End value in particular is fleeting, find out where you can acquire some fantasy help today.

George Kittle hit the scene in a big way against the Colts, catching 7 passes for 83 yards and a clutch 4th down touchdown that sent the game to overtime. He was the No. 2 tight end in PPR leagues, and he should only build on this moving forward. Kittle is also currently a top-10 tight end in both passing downs played and routes run

In a sport where injuries and performances are intensely volatile, runners with a fullback are as consistent as it gets. Follow the running backs with the best fullbacks in front of them and your fantasy team will reap the rewards.

Leonard Fournette, who is trailing only Kareem Hunt in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns, was the subject of one of the widest statistical disparities during his years at LSU.

His efficiency metrics on PlayerProfiler.com are spiking across the board. Buy high on Devin Funchess in fantasy football, because he’s getting the rose from Cam Newton again this week.

While Kelvin Benjamin has been a frequent no-show in Carolina, Devin Funchess has quietly built rapport and trust with Cam Newton. Funchess has been Newton’s favorite red zone option for two straight seasons and the light has really come on in 2017.

Jerick McKinnon offers both the highest fantasy football floor and ceiling of the Vikings running backs based on advanced stats, metrics, analytics profiles.

Regardless of their play-calling philosophy, the Vikings were constantly playing from behind, evidenced by the negative game script. This year, the Vikings are enjoying positive game script. Based on the Vikings’ 27 run plays per game, the team is implementing a run-first philosophy, fertile ground for Jerick McKinnon to flourish.

There are several players to be excited about with a plethora of breakouts brewing. Let’s jump into some buy-low candidates who are poised for Week 5 success.

Look for Wayne Gallman to have a breakout week come Sunday. In a week where we are without Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman, C.J. Anderson and Chris Thompson, Gallman is an intriguing stream play as he looks to gain the upper hand in a flailing Giants backfield.

Arguably the most physical wide receiver in the league, Dez Bryant is still doing what he does best, score the football. Seeing career highs in volume, Bryant is an attractive trade target with his most difficult cornerback matchups behind him.

Duke Johnson is not only the Browns best running back , but arguably the team’s best receiver. Through the first four games Johnson leads the team in targets, receptions, and yards. As a runner his 5.7 yards per carry is almost double that of Isaiah Crowell . Johnson has seen twice the amount of red zone touches than Crowell on the season.

As always, the NFL has been hit with a slew of injuries to starting running backs. It is critical that good fantasy football players diligently search the waiver wire for a replacement. These injuries uncover an opportunity to a handful of backs.

Here are 6 running backs that, mostly due to injuries, have been given an opportunity to have a significant increase in snaps and in some cases, take over the lead back role. Spend that FAAB and take advantage before these players break out.