Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets: Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 5 2025 Fantasy Football Guide

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The Cowboys’ offense has been cooking, with Dak Prescott distributing the ball efficiently and new playmakers stepping up.

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Quick Start/Sit Table

PlayerStart/SitMeter (1–10)
Dak PrescottStart 🔥█████████░ 9/10
George PickensStart 🔥████████░░ 8/10
Jake FergusonStart 💪███████░░░ 7/10
Javonte WilliamsStart 🔥████████░░ 8/10
Breece HallStart 🔥████████░░ 8/10
Garrett WilsonStart 🔥█████████░ 9/10
Cowboys DefenseSit ❄️███░░░░░░░ 3/10
Jets DefenseSit ❄️██░░░░░░░░ 2/10
Justin Fields (Jets)Sleeper 🌙██████░░░░ 6/10

Synopsis

The Jets continue to play close games but have yet to figure out how to finish, which has kept their fantasy outlook frustrating. This matchup leans toward high scoring, meaning both QBs, starting RBs, and top WRs are fantasy viable.

Start ’Em

🔥 Dak Prescott – QB, Cowboys

Dak’s consistency this season has been impressive, even without CeeDee Lamb. He’s averaging over 250 yards and multiple TDs per game and should keep that streak alive against New York.

Projection: 254 yards, 2 TDs; 21 rushing yards

NFL QB rankings, Week 5: Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott shake up top 5; who sank 12 spots? – Nick Shook NFL.com

Start Meter: █████████░ 9/10

🔥 George Pickens – WR, Cowboys

Pickens has stepped into the WR1 role seamlessly, with elite contested-catch skills. Even matched up against Sauce Gardner, his volume and trust from Dak give him weekly starter status.

Projection: 5 receptions, 74 yards, 1 TD

Start Meter: ████████░░ 8/10

💪 Jake Ferguson – TE, Cowboys

A favorite target in the red zone, Ferguson is becoming Dak’s safety net. Solid TE1 floor this week.

Projection: 5 receptions, 61 yards, 1 TD

Start Meter: ███████░░░ 7/10

🔥 Javonte Williams – RB, Cowboys

The bell cow role is his. Williams is a volume machine and a strong bet to find the end zone again.

Projection: 18 carries, 82 yards, 1 TD; 2 receptions, 18 yards

Jerry Jones needs to extend surprising Cowboys star ASAP (but not George Pickens) – Like Norris thelandryhat.com

Start Meter: ████████░░ 8/10

🔥 Breece Hall – RB, Jets

Hall’s receiving usage has been huge for his fantasy value. Expect more chunk plays and heavy PPR points here.

Projection: 14 carries, 66 yards; 5 receptions, 51 yards

Start Meter: ████████░░ 8/10

🔥 Garrett Wilson – WR, Jets

Wilson remains a fantasy stud. Target monster, high ceiling, and safe floor.

Projection: 7 receptions, 89 yards, 1 TD

Start Meter: █████████░ 9/10

Sit ’Em

❄️ Cowboys Defense

Despite being elite in real life, this isn’t the fantasy week to use them. The Jets have too much offensive talent.

Start Meter: ███░░░░░░░ 3/10

❄️ Jets Defense

Going against Dak and Dallas’ balanced attack is a recipe for disappointment.

Start Meter: ██░░░░░░░░ 2/10

Sleeper

Sep 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) greets Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) after the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

🌙 Justin Fields – QB, Jets

His passing is inconsistent, but his legs give him a safe floor. If you’re desperate for a QB2 or your starter is injured, Fields is playable.

Projection: 201 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 54 rushing yards

Start Meter: ██████░░░░ 6/10

Wrap Up

This matchup should provide plenty of fantasy fireworks. Dak Prescott, George Pickens, Javonte Williams, Breece Hall, and Garrett Wilson are all locked in as starts. Jake Ferguson offers stability at TE, and Justin Fields brings sneaky sleeper upside.

Leave both defenses on the bench and get ready for an offensive showcase in a game where the scoreboard — and fantasy box scores — should stay busy.

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