Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em decisions can oftentimes make a whole lot of sense—and sometimes none whatsoever.
Week 5 provided good lessons in both realms. For instance, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert stumbling his way to 19 points against the Arizona Cardinals while throwing a pair of interceptions is just head-scratching.
Elsewhere, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gunning his way to 29 points against the Cleveland Browns had the universe feeling right again.
Owners can avoid odd lapses and losses through careful week-long analysis of matchups. Let's compare some at each major spot before zooming in on notables.