Week 5 Game Picks: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Author: Mansi

We are witnessing one of the best seasons of the School League Football this year. Despite our shortened schedule of the tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it barely affected any teams & players in this tournament. Though fans weren't allowed to enjoy the game from the stadium, they have found their way to cheer up their favorite teams through various social networking platforms.

Overall this season is getting perfect after every passing game just like a vintage wine. In the week 5 game, the Las Vegas Raiders are facing the Kansas City Chiefs where both teams will be tempted to go back home on a winning note. For this game, fantasy players will undoubtedly pick their players to win some handsome rewards, and this article is especially for that purpose only. You will find those players from both sides who are performing consistently, and that would make your job easy to pick any from them. So, just go through this article:

Players to pick from the Las Vegas Raiders:

Derek Carr:

Derek has been one of the finest players for the Las Vegas Raiders when it comes to the passing section. In sex games, he played this season, attempted 211 passes whereas completed 152 from them. Therefore, he is a necessary pick for this game from a passing department as his successful pass percentage is 72% which is the highest you may come across. He worked on his game in the pandemic time and that certainly gave him a good result regarding points.

Derek has 1726 passing yards this season as well as 13 touchdowns to his name this season. To make his points tally more strong he also has two interception throws to his name. With this kind of game from this quality player, dropping him will undoubtedly cost you a huge loss concerning money.

Henry Ruggs III:

When it comes down to the receiving section, no one could match the intensity, Henry adds to his side. Henry has played four games this season for the Las Vegas Raiders. In the four games, Henry averages above 26 points per game. This number shows his consistency and importance in this season. Therefore, if anyone is risking by dropping him from their fantasy team, what they are doing is just asking for their opponents to beat them. Because this is how he can make you harm in this game.

Henry has 212 receiving yards to his name in this season & one touchdown as well. Though other receivers are performing well in this season for the Las Vegas Raiders, he is doing some serious damage to their opponents. Henry also has a target percentage of 57% in this season which improves in every passing game. Therefore, certainly, he becomes a necessary choice for your fantasy team.

Players to pick from the Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes

Patrick will be like a replacement for Derek in this game if you are thinking of dropping Derek. Both have the same kind of mindset when it comes to performing in a game. Patrick has played seven games this season for the Kansas City Chiefs. He has 242 passing attempts this season. Out of these 242 passes, he has 159 successful passes.

Compared to Derek concerning winning percentage, Patrick is way behind. He has a success percentage of nearly 66% this season. But looking at passing attempts he made this season you can't miss him in your fantasy team. Patrick also has 1899 passing yards to his name this season that makes him most suited for this game.

Byron Pringle

If you are looking for a brighter replacement in the receiving section for Henry then it would be none other than Byron. He receives balls in one of the best ways. Byron is averaging 23 points per game this season. In this season, he managed to play for his side for seven games. In those seven games, he has received 69 yards.

His Target percentage is one of the huge differences between him and Henry. He has 100% success in Target, and that's why he is a brighter replacement for Henry, especially for this game. Therefore, while every bettor will be eyeing Henry, you can go with Byron. Because this will not only make you a winner but also can give a handsome reward in any fantasy game.