IDP Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 5 - Streamers, Fades, Matchups for Defensive Players

As we mentioned in our IDP Rankings article this week, fantasy football has felt particularly punishing this year. For example, Joe Burrow's injury didn't just hurt his managers. It also tanked Tee Higgins' value and caused real problems for Ja'Marr Chase. The Jaguars aren't helping either, considering their refusal to feature Travis Hunter in any […]

Weekend Players To Cut for Week 5 Lineups - Tre Tucker, Travis Hunter, Joe Mixon, Dylan Sampson, Kareem Hunt, more

Welcome back RotoBallers to our weekend Cut List Rankings for fantasy football Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season. With Thursday night Football behind us and injury designations set, it might be time for fantasy managers to make some last-minute moves before the in-game lock on Sunday. Last weekend, fantasy managers saw several high-end players […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 5 FLEX (RB, WR, TE) Weekend Updates

Given all the injuries and bye weeks affecting Week 5 lineups, deciding between similar players at different positions for your FLEX spot will be a challenge. We're here to help with our updated Week 5 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2025. In the ranking below, find out where notable RBs, WRs, and TEs such as Darius […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Wide Receivers (WR) Week 5 Weekend Updates

It's time for another eventful slate of NFL action, and the fantasy football season is heating up in a hurry. We're back with our Week 5 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2025 to help you set winning lineups. Where do pass-catchers like Ladd McConkey, Michael Pittman Jr., Keenan Allen, Chris Godwin, Darius Slayton, A.J. […]

5 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Kyle McCarthy's Week 5 Picks (2025)

Welcome to the Week 5 bold predictions column, where I will attempt to predict breakout games for five players in this week's games. Using advanced data and matchup trends, I'll provide picks for each skill position: 1 QB, 1RB, 2 WR, and 1 TE. With that in mind, let's get into my Week 5 bold […]

Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 350 Players

Bye weeks and injuries are here to make lineup decisions more difficult, so as always, we're here to help. Use these updated Week 5 fantasy football rankings as your guide to crush your start-sit decisions and find out where key players such as Chris Godwin, Woody Marks, Michael Carter, Darren Waller, Cam Skattebo, A.J. Brown, […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Kickers (K) Week 5 Weekend Updates

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It's time to use our updated Week 5 fantasy football kicker rankings for 2025 to find the best option for your lineups. If you need help deciding which kicker to start this week, check the full Week 5 rankings below to see where key options like Cameron Dicker, Chad Ryland, Chase McLaughlin, […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Tight Ends (TE) Week 5 Weekend Updates

If you don't have a must-start stud like Trey McBride, the tight end spot is often the trickiest to navigate each week. We're here to help you decide who to start with our Week 5 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2025. In the full table of TE rankings below, fantasy managers will see where […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Quarterbacks (QB) Week 5 Weekend Updates

With four quarterbacks on a bye and a few dealing with injuries, the QB spot is tricky heading into Week 5 of the NFL season. We're here to help with our Week 5 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2025. Check the rankings below to find out where signal-callers such as Jaxson Dart, Daniel Jones, Justin […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Running Backs (RB) Week 5 Weekend Updates

The running back position has been hit hard by injuries heading into the weekend, so lineup calls are extra difficult. We're here to assist with our updated Week 5 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025. If you are looking for assistance with your start-sit calls at RB, check the rankings below to find out […]

5 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Joey Pollizze's Week 5 Picks (2025)

We are at the point of the fantasy season where the depth on your roster is being tested. With injuries starting to pile up and bye weeks taking place, fantasy managers might have to turn to some unexpected players in Week 5. However, some of these unexpected players could be in for a strong game. […]

Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 5? Jaylen Waddle, Bo Nix, Jordan Mason, and more

For the first time this season, your roster is feeling the squeeze as four teams take a much-needed rest during their byes, shrinking the available player pool and testing the depth you’ve worked hard to build. With fewer options on your bench, every single starting spot carries more weight, and a dud performance from a […]

Fantasy Football Sleepers, Avoids: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 5 - RotoBaller Staff Roundtable

Welcome to the RotoBaller Staff Roundtable for start 'em, sit 'em picks in Week 5. Going into any fantasy football season, we know there will be a flurry of injuries, but they have come early and often so far in 2025. Injuries to Joe Burrow, Malik Nabers, James Conner, and more have complicated fantasy lineup […]

Quarterback Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5 (2025)

We have reached Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season. That means bye weeks have begun, and it's time for fantasy managers to start planning accordingly. As we approach the heart of the fantasy football season, gamers will need to stay on top of their lineups as each decision gets magnified the closer we get […]

Tight End Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5 (2025)

2025 has been another rough season for the tight end position. Just one player with a minimum of three games played is averaging more than 15.0 fantasy points per game (Jake Ferguson). Just 12 tight ends are averaging double-digit points. Being able to identify good streaming options is once again a viable way to navigate […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Defense (DST) Week 5 Weekend Updates

Finding the best fantasy football defense each week can make the difference between winning and losing fantasy matchups, so use updated Week 5 fantasy football defense (DST) rankings for 2025 to pinpoint the best team defense for your lineups. In the rankings below, you will see where the Lions, Browns, Texans, Seahawks, Colts, Eagles, Giants, […]

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5 (2025)

The running back position has been hit hard by injuries over the past two weeks. In Week 3, managers watched as James Conner (foot) and Najee Harris (Achilles) suffered season-ending injuries. Earlier this week, Trey Benson (knee) hit the IR, and Bucky Irving (foot) is in danger of not only missing Week 5 but potentially […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Bills vs. Patriots Sunday Night Showdown

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I’m Dawn Tepper, covering for Koby Hanson for the Sunday Night Football Showdown Slate! At first glance, this seems like a blowout in the making, but can the Patriots keep things close enough to garner some sneaky points? Let's find out! Thanks to today's advanced analytics, I'll do my best to provide […]

Wide Receiver Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5 (2025)

The wide receiver position is a bit more forgiving than it is for running backs. Typically, there are multiple WRs outside a team's top-2 at the position that are valuable fantasy assets for at least a few weeks a year. This doesn't mean it's easy to find which games you should start for them. But […]

6 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - John Johnson's Week 5 Picks (2025)

Bold predictions, when backed up by solid evidence, can sometimes turn out to be accurate. When they feature players that aren't obvious must-start studs in all leagues, they can help you win your matchups. Predicting that a team's clear WR1 will have a big game against a bad defense doesn't do much for fantasy managers, […]

Buy Low, Sell High - Week 5 Fantasy Football Trade Values and Avoids

We’ve officially wrapped up the first quarter of the fantasy season, and this is one of the most critical times to make trades. The early part of the season often produces misleading numbers, as some players start slow before heating up, while others ride unsustainable production that’s bound to regress. Identifying who to buy before […]

NFL Injuries Week 5 Report - Fantasy Football Injury Updates and Expected Return Dates for Trey Benson, Bucky Irving, Chuba Hubbard, and Lamar Jackson

Welcome to Week 5, RotoBallers! Here we are a quarter of the way through the fantasy season, and we are starting to see the injuries pile up. As unfortunate as it is, it's a part of the game, which is why it's essential as fantasy managers to stay up to date, proactively grab high upside […]

Week 5 NFL Player Props: Best Expert Prop Bets for QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs (2025)

October has arrived, and the first month of the 2025 NFL season is now in the rearview mirror. We had a pretty good showing in this article last week. Woody Marks popped for a big game, and we hit the over on his rushing yardage and other props. Omarion Hampton had his best game as […]

Scott Engel's Premium NFL Rankings (Premium Content)

Below you will find Scott "The King" Engel's Premium Rankings 2025 Fantasy Football Rankings powered by FantasyProsECR ™ - Expert Consensus Rankings

Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Laghezza vs. Mariano Rankings Comparisons

Thank goodness it's Friday. Not only is football and a lovely ten-hour date with my couch fast approaching, it’s also time for another round of RotoBaller’s Week 5 Rankings: Clash Of The Titans! Like I always say, you want to be the best? You have to beat the best — so all season long, I'll […]

Waiver Wire Watchlist for Fantasy Football Week 5

Welcome to Week 5 of our fantasy football waiver wire watchlist for the 2025 NFL season. Week 4 featured some surprising performances from players available on the waiver wire, including RBs Woody Marks (119 total yards and two touchdowns) and Kenneth Gainwell (134 total yards and two TDs). You know the drill by now: All […]

Targets, Air Yards, Snap Counts Analysis - Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers for Week 5 (2025)

Welcome back to our fantasy football targets, routes, and snap counts analysis for Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season. Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent target-earners […]

Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 5? Isiah Pacheco, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Khalil Shakir, more

Another week of fantasy football is in the books, and the next one is getting underway, so it is time to assess options and get those lineups set for Week 5. Determining which of your players might be set up for a bust week is an important first step in deciding who will start in […]

Fantasy Football Injured Reserve (IR) Report: Week 5 Injury Updates for Malik Nabers, Tyreek Hill, Trey Benson, Cedric Tillman, Braelon Allen

Week 4 of the NFL season was a rough one on the injury front. Two wide receivers who were consensus early-round fantasy selections suffered season-ending knee injuries, and several intriguing youngsters went down with long-term ailments as well. Fantasy managers may have to make some difficult decisions heading into Week 5. Injuries will only continue […]