The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) will visit the Seattle Seahawks (3-1) 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 WR Jalen McMillan.
Is Jalen McMillan Playing in Week 5?
McMillan is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Buccaneers’ 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 Jalen McMillan in Week 5?
Jalen McMillan showed up in spurts as a rookie, but scoring on 21.6% of receptions isn’t stable. Nor was the 17.8-yard average depth of target on those touchdowns.
There were plenty of holes to poke in this profile. Still, the drafting of Emeka Egbuka has him fighting for playing time and thus a non-factor in most formats when healthy, which clearly isn’t the case after a scary injury this preseason (currently on IR with an absence that extends beyond the required four games, viewed as the most likely outcome).
There is some athletic ability here, which means spike plays are bound to happen, but I don’t expect the route/target count to be high enough to capture our interest. If this turns into a WR rotation, we can adjust. But for the time being, McMillan is a player who holds contingent value when active, and that’s about it.
You’re not going this direction unless you have an IR spot burning a hole in your pocket, though the Mike Evans injury does make this stash a touch more interesting with soft tissue issues carrying long-term risk.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
McMillan’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 5
McMillan is projected to score 15.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project McMillan to have 5 receptions for 77 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Seahawks
The forecast for kickoff is 65 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
