Fantasy football Week 5: Xavier Worthy among five players who could smash projections

In his return to action last week, Worthy caught five of his team-high eight targets for 83 yards and added 38 yards on the ground to finish with 17.1 PPR points. He did all that while playing only 59 percent of Kansas City's offensive snaps. Worthy's usage is only going to increase as his shoulder injury heals, and the Jaguars have allowed the 11th-most points to opposing wide receivers this season. 

Giants WR Darius Slayton vs. Saints

PPR projection: 9.2

Slayton has an opportunity to take over as the No. 1 receiving option in New York, as Malik Nabers is now out for the season with a torn ACL. The Giants wide receiver led the team with 44 receiving yards last week against the Los Angeles Chargers, and this is a much easier matchup against a New Orleans Saints defense that ranks 30th in the NFL in points allowed per game (30.3). 

Jets TE Mason Taylor vs. Cowboys

PPR projection: 8.0

Last week, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters that they need to find more ways to get Taylor the ball. Well, that's exactly what transpired on the field, as the rookie tight end recorded season-high marks in targets (seven), catches (five), receiving yards (65) and fantasy points (11.5) against the Miami Dolphins. Taylor is a dynamic playmaker who has emerged as the No. 2 option in this passing game, and he should stay hot against Dallas' porous defense.