The Arizona Cardinals (2-2) will host the Tennessee Titans (0-4) in Week 5. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Emari Demercado.
Is Emari Demercado Playing in Week 5?
Demercado is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cardinals’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Emari Demercado in Week 5?
Emari Demarcado had the big touchdown reception last week, and the fact that he was even on the field for that play indicates that the team is confident with him in situations, but that situation has now changed.
Trey Benson was placed on IR on Wednesday (knee), opening the door for Demarcado to handle double-digit carries in addition to the route-running niche he was carving out.
How he does with the extended work is a bit of a mystery. We are almost two full years clear from the last time he was used like that, and the efficiency was so-so at best.
That said, this is a soft landing spot, and that makes him a fine PPR flex play, even with the uncertainty about his exact role and ability to fill it efficiently.
His workload in future weeks will likely hinge on how he looks Sunday, but the schedule does him no real favors. The Colts are up next, with the Packers in Week 7 before the bye.
Rachaad White was another RB who was elevated in role on Wednesday, and I much prefer him to Demarcado this week if you can pick-and-choose, but both can be started in most formats thanks to a sudden high-floor role.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Demercado’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 5
Demercado is projected to score 10.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Demercado to rush for 43 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 19 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: Titans at Cardinals
Since the Cardinals play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 5 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
