Lineup Lock: Week 5 defensive signals: Broncos force three takeaways, Bucs spark surge; Javon Hargrave's Season Is Over

Lineup Lock: Week 5 defensive signals: Broncos force three takeaways, Bucs spark surge; Javon Hargrave's Season Is Over

1. Podcaster Pete

   Lineup Lock feels loud today, Pete says. Frank, you hear it too?

2. Fantasy Frank

   I hear it, Pete. I'm Frank, and I brought a quieter question.

3. Podcaster Pete

   Perfect. We'll start there and build the case.

4. Podcaster Pete

   Week 5 defensive signals: Broncos force three takeaways, Bucs spark surge The Broncos defense produced three takeaways against the Chargers in Week 5, while Zyon McCollum’s coverage against CeeDee Lamb sparked the Bucs defense in Week Five. The Broncos delivered the loudest Week 5 takeaway: Denver’s defense produced three takeaways against the Chargers. That's the kind of defensive surge fantasy managers should track. The Bucs defense also received a spark in Week Five, with Zyon McCollum’s coverage prowess against CeeDee Lamb kindling Tampa Bay in prime time. Broncos defense: Three takeaways against the Chargers.

5. Fantasy Frank

   Bucs defense: Zyon McCollum’s coverage against CeeDee Lamb sparked a defensive surge. 49ers: San Francisco’s Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks produced key stats, but the provided source doesn't list those numbers.

6. Podcaster Pete

   Javon Hargrave's Season Is Over Packers defensive lineman Javon Hargrave's season is over, making him a drop in season-long fantasy leagues. For fantasy managers, the clean takeaway is simple: remove Javon Hargrave from season-long plans. The Packers defensive lineman is no longer a usable stash.

7. Fantasy Frank

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8. Podcaster Pete

   Week 5 matchup board: Packers-Bears, Giants-Commanders and Raiders-Patriots updates Week 5 live updates cover Packers vs. Bears at Lambeau Field, the Giants vs. Commanders matchup, Raiders at Patriots, and the Eagles-Jaguars international affair in London. Week 5 live-update board The Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears game has live updates from Lambeau Field. The Giants and Commanders matchup also carries Week 5 news, notes and highlights.\n\nThe Raiders at Patriots game offers live updates during the game.\n\nThe Eagles look to rebound after two straight losses, while the Jaguars want to cement their status as one of the AFC's elite teams.

9. Fantasy Frank

   London hosts this Week 5 showdown, giving the international affair a different matchup setting.

10. Podcaster Pete

    Next-Day Notebook: Broncos’ defense living up to goal of forcing more turnovers Skip to main content Primary nav Game Day Schedule Team News Video Photos Podcasts Fans Community New Stadium Stadium App Uniforms Cheerleaders En Español Careers Shop Search Open menu button Action related nav Watch Tickets Travel Pro Shop Latest News All News Next-Day Notebook Game Preview Cover 4 Community Advertising Denver Broncos | News Presented by Next-Day Notebook: Broncos' defense living up to goal of forcing more turnovers Oct 12, 2026 at 11:51 AM Aric DiLalla Lead writer Copied! ENGLEWOOD, Colo.. In the early weeks of the season, the Broncos' defense has made their goal a reality.

11. Fantasy Frank

    Entering the 2026 season, Denver spoke repeatedly about the need to force more turnovers compared to a year ago. The Broncos' three-takeaway performance against the Chargers in Week 5 was just the latest example of Denver living up to that standard. "The punch out we get early is a huge play and the interceptions we've had to date," Head Coach Sean Payton said Monday. "Obviously, and you guys probably have seen it, it can cure a lot of what ails you. There are a number of things right now that we have to clean up and get better, but we won the game yesterday because of it." After watching the film of Denver's 23-17 win over the Chargers, Payton said "there are a ton of things" that the Broncos need to do at a higher level from an offensive standpoint.

12. Podcaster Pete

    "That has to improve," Payton said. What has notably improved, though, is the Broncos' turnover production. Through five games, Denver's defense has recorded seven takeaways, including a pick six. That total is tied for 10th in the NFL through Sunday of Week 5. By comparison, the Broncos didn't force their seventh turnover until their eighth game of the season in 2025. The team is currently on pace to force north of 23 turnovers, wh

13. Fantasy Frank

    Zyon McCollum's Stout Coverage Sparks Defensive Surge on TNF Skip to main content Primary nav SCHEDULE NEWS TEAM VIDEO PHOTOS STADIUM COMMUNITY FAN CENTRAL PODCASTS CHEERLEADERS SCHEDULE TICKETS SHOP Search Open menu button Action related nav TICKETS KREWE MEMBERS SHOP TUNE IN APP News Home Latest News Roster Moves Updates Bucs Blitz Community Advertising Tampa Bay Buccaneers Zyon McCollum's Stout Coverage Sparks Defensive Surge on TNF In Week Five, cornerback Zyon McCollum’s coverage prowess against esteemed receiver CeeDee Lamb kindled the Bucs defense in prime-time Oct 12, 2026 at 01:45 PM Brianna Dix Staff Writer/Reporter Copied!

14. Podcaster Pete

    On Thursday Night Football in prime time, Buccaneers' cornerback Zyon McCollum dominated in coverage against one of the NFL's most heralded wideouts in CeeDee Lamb, who led the league in receiving entering the matchup. In Week Five against Dallas, McCollum allowed zero receptions in 42 coverage snaps for a 39.6 passer rating when targeted. He had 11 matchups with Lamb and of those clashes, Lamb was targeted once, and McCollum didn't surrender a single reception to the Cowboys' No. 1 wideout. On five matchups with George Pickens, McCollum allowed no receptions and Pickens was only targeted once, while the Bucs' corner also recorded a pass defensed.

15. Fantasy Frank

    McCollum set the tone on the back end at AT&T Stadium, forcing Dak Prescott to look elsewhere in his progression. Among defenders with 150-plus coverage snaps, McCollum's 68.8 passer rating when targeted is the third-best mark in the NFL and the second-best among cornerbacks. Whether blanketing Lamb in the end zone on the fade, re-routing No. 88 mid-route or matching him stride-for-stride out of breaks, McCollum forced Prescott to look elsewhere. "I tried to be as tight in coverage as possible and giving him different looks, switching things up," noted McC

16. Podcaster Pete

    Halton Makes Rookie History, Purdy Reaches 50 Career Starts with the 49ers; Stats and Facts from #SFvsSEA Skip to main content Primary nav NEWS VIDEO PODCASTS PHOTOS SCHEDULE TEAM 80TH ANNIVERSARY GAMEDAY COMMUNITY FANS INTERNATIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL GOLD RUSH INCLUSION LEVI'S® STADIUM MEDIA ACCOUNT MANAGER TICKETS SHOP Search Open menu button Action related nav TICKETS SUITES SHOP NFL+ Latest News Morning Report Roster News Niners Notes Stats and Facts Rankings and Grades Off the Field 5 Things to Know Español RSS Feeds Advertising Presented by Halton Makes Rookie History, Purdy Reaches 50 Career Starts with the 49ers; Stats and Facts from #SFvsSEA Oct 12, 2026 at 10:56 AM Copied!

17. Fantasy Frank

    Team Highlights The San Francisco 49ers have won seven of the previous nine regular season matchups against the Seattle Seahawks. The 49ers have won their fifth-consecutive regular season game at Lumen Field, extending their longest road winning streak against the Seahawks in series history. The San Francisco 49ers have started the season 5-0 for the third time since 2019, and for the seventh time in franchise history (1948, 1952, 1984, 1990, 2019, and 2023). Head coach Kyle Shanahan improved to 9-10 against the Seahawks and 31-26 against the NFC West as head coach of the 49ers.

18. Podcaster Pete

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19. Fantasy Frank

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20. Podcaster Pete

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23. Fantasy Frank

    CeeDee Lamb 2026 ADP PPR ADP 10.3, ADP high 5, ADP low 17, ADP stdev 1.9

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