In this week's roundtable, we bring in DLF's Mike Faiella (aka @daddyshomeff); the man behind this piece of art, Jake Trowbridge; and our resident kicker ranker, Linda Godfrey. 

Let's get into it. 

1. The Broncos got off to a rocky start this season. But now, coming off a three week win streak (and three TDs from Bo Nix), which DEN players are you comfortable starting moving forward? Are you targeting any in trades? Bonus question: Do you think Adam Trautman will EVER be a thing?

Mike: I took a look at the Broncos Depth Chart and thought to myself “surely there is someone I would target in a trade on this offense.” I tried really hard and I just can’t do it. Bo Nix’s average depth of target is almost a lateral at this point and with the Chargers and Saints coming up on the schedule (5th and 4th against opposing QBs respectively), it will only get worse for this passing offense. I think we all deserve better than Broncos on our roster. 

As for Adam Trautman, I would add the Wolf of Wall Street gif here “Absolutely F***ing Not.”

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Linda: I’m not comfortable starting any Denver players unless you count their D/ST or Wil Lutz. If you were forcing me to start someone on offense it’d be Javonte Williams who finally seemed to put it all together against Las Vegas but I’d prefer some more consistency before I consider anyone in Denver as a “comfortable start.” 

Jake: Am I comfortable starting any Broncos? Heck no. But sometimes on a camping trip you have to wipe your butt with a pine cone because it’s dark, you’re scared, and there aren’t any better options within reach. And all these injuries to wide receivers might have you desperate enough to grab Courtland Sutton, who’s racked up 50% of the team’s red zone targets (tops in the league in that metric) and 75% of the team’s end zone targets (2nd only behind Nico Collins). The only problem? Denver probably won’t have time to get too cozy in that area of the field during some tough upcoming matchups.

Also, Trautmania is dead. Long live Trautmania.

2: Can we officially call it? Is Brock Bowers the onlyyyy TE that was advertised as promised? What are we doing at the position moving forward? Will streaming TEs against matchups become the new meta again?

Mike: I have 4 tight ends I am rolling out on a weekly basis in Bowers, McBride, LaPorta and now Kelce with the Rice injury. Other than that, it is hard to get excited about any of them. Lucky for us, you have teams like the Colts who are basically just not covering tight ends, giving up an average of 8 receptions and 1 TD to the position over the last 3 weeks (and I’ll save you from looking, it was to bad teams and not the tight ends mentioned above). So this is a good time to familiarize yourself with teams that are consistently getting gashed by the tight end and get a piece of that offense in your lineup if you can!

Linda: What are we doing at the position moving forward? Excellent question. My current strategy is to cross my fingers that the tight end I started scores five points. I like to look at matchups, but also depleted pass-catching corps. Like in Week 5 with Malik Nabers and Devin Singletary missing the game with injury, rookie Theo Johnson had his highest target total to date. 

Jake: If you don’t roster one of the guys Mike already mentioned, maybe you’re lucky enough to have George Kittle keeping that tight end slot nice and warm. He’s put up at least 45 yards and a touchdown in his last four starts (including Thursday night's game), which is the tight end equivalent to LITERAL GOLD. And although his finishes were benefited by some injuries to his teammates, he should still retain massive upside going forward. And hey, with Nico Collins moving to IR and Tank Dell looking a little rough, maybe Dalton Schultz can finally crack double digit fantasy points.

3. What advice would you give to those 0-5 or 1-4 teams out there this week? (Be gentle, Mike)

Mike: There are a lot of hobbies out there. Pickleball is fun, hiking, karaoke. Don’t beat yourself up just because you are a total embarrassment in one area. Now go apologize to your family for ignoring them all offseason just to draft a team that can’t get the job done — like me when someone walks up next to the urinal next to me (pee fear is a real and very normal thing).

Linda: Give up. Alternatively, you could just talk a lot of trash regardless of the outcome. Lash out at leaguemates, they’ll understand. 

Jake: The thing about being 0-5 is that it makes you dangerous. Very dangerous. Because your team is no longer governed by some compulsion to “play it safe” and you must operate like there is no tomorrow, use this to your advantage when making roster moves. Go send some left field trade offers to your leaguemates! Get those boring Wan’Dale Robinson types out of your lineup and replace them with the cathedral ceiling that is Alec Pierce! Whatever you do, at least go down swinging.

4. The quarterback carousel was on full display in Week 5. Between teams like the Browns and the Raiders benching their starters… Which offense has the best chance at taking a step forward if their backup QB gets the start in Week 6 (or later this season, if their team is still in denial)? 

And are there any pass catchers that you’re targeting in trades in anticipation of a Diontae Johnson / Andy Dalton style resurgence?

Mike: I take all the pleasure in the world saying it is the Browns. Amari Cooper and David Njoku are players I am targeting now in anticipation that things will get better with either a change at QB, Chubb returning, or a fire sale — because they have completely ruined their salary cap. The simple fact is that things can’t get worse. We have hit rock bottom for a Browns franchise who seems to redefine rock bottom every single season. 

Linda: It is my belief that Gardner Minshew and Aiden O’Connell could swap jerseys and we would be none the wiser. Parent trap style. On the other hand, Jameis Winston would have to be an improvement over Deshaun Watson, who has been abysmal. I’m not sure if the Browns’ brass is brave enough to admit defeat, though. 

Jake: Drake Maye is taking over for Jacoby Brissett this week and yet…the fantasy world does not cheer. Instead, we hold our collective breath that Maye makes it out of his first start with all bones and ligaments intact. And with all their offensive line issues, the Patriots offense could absolutely remain an unmitigated disaster for real life purposes. But given Maye’s above-average mobility and willingness to take big risks, it could also turn into the beautiful kind of disaster that results in fantasy goodness for Ja’Lynn Polk and/or Demario Douglas.

5. I heard the new Joker movie just came out. Now that we’re five weeks deep into the NFL season, which player’s offseason ADP do you feel was the biggest joke?

Mike: High-end running backs Breece Hall and Bijan Robinson jump off the ADP page at 5 and 6 overall. We had such high hopes with Aaron Rodgers' return and Arthur Smith’s departure that we pumped these guys up close to their ceiling — and now have watched Braelon Allen and Tyler Allgeier continue to make us look foolish. Is all hope lost? Of course not, but it is getting harder and harder to believe that these guys live up to expectations this year and it hurts so much to say that. 

Linda: Listen, I’m just going to say it. Patrick Mahomes has to be here. He was regularly going off the board as the second or third QB. He’s currently the QB15 on the season and hasn’t had a single game over 20 points. Hell, even Daniel Jones has a 20-point game. 

Jake: Pick your favorite tight end. That’s the answer.