The King's Week 5 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

RotoBaller senior writer Scott "The King" Engel provides his Week 5 fantasy football lineup rankings for PPR, half PPR, and standard scoring league participants. He also provides an analysis of the rankings at every skill position. Regular starting options are included to highlight that some of your must-start players have a good chance of supplying […]

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 5 Updates for Top 200 (2024)

We here at RotoBaller are constantly tweaking our analysis, so it's only right that each week we deliver a fresh batch of rest-of-season rankings! We've got all new ingredients to adjust for thanks to key injuries, a few spicy breakouts, and another week of recovery for stars on the shelf in our Week 5 fantasy […]

TNF Fantasy Football Superflex 2QB Rankings for Week 5 - Thursday Updates for Bucky Irving, Geno Smith, Diontae Johnson, Chase Brown, Tank Dell

Whether you are looking for help to stay on track or get back on track, our Week 5 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for fantasy football can assist your start-or-sit decisions. In Superflex formats, you almost always want to start two quarterbacks, even if the QB option seems mediocre compared to a mid-level flex position. So […]

TNF Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 5 - Thursday Updates for Xavier Worthy, Amari Cooper, Diontae Johnson, Chuba Hubbard, Drake London

Whether your fantasy team is at the top or bottom of your league's standings, we're only a quarterway through the 2024 fantasy football season, so things can change in a hurry. It's critical to nail your start-or-sit decisions now that bye weeks are a factor, and we can help you set optimal lineups with our […]

TNF Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) - Week 5 Thursday Updates for Darnell Mooney, Trey Sermon, Kareem Hunt, Wan'Dale Robinson, Tank Dell

It's tough to know who to start when comparing several flex options at different positions, so our updated Week 5 TNF fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024 can assist you in setting optimal lineups. With bye weeks beginning in Week 5, the pool of flex considerations becomes deeper. That said, let's dive into the rankings […]

TNF Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 5 Thursday WR Updates for Jaylen Waddle, Christian Kirk, Dontayvion Wicks, Rashid Shaheed

While many fantasy managers avoid early-round running backs due to the high injury rate at the position, wide receivers have been decimated by injuries more than any other position this year. Naturally, that has led to tougher start-or-sit decisions, so we're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 5 TNF fantasy football wide […]

TNF Running Back Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 5 Thursday RB Updates for Joe Mixon, Bucky Irving, De'Von Achane, Trey Sermon, Jerome Ford, more

With a month of the 2024 fantasy football season in the books, we now have enough data to help with key start-or-sit decisions. If one of your running backs is on a bye, or if you don't have obvious must-start ball carriers, we're here to assist with our NFL team's updated Week 5 TNF fantasy […]

TNF Tight End Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 5 Thursday TE Updates for Trey McBride, Kyle Pitts, Tucker Kraft, Isaiah Likely, Cade Otton, Taysom Hill

It's no secret that some high-profile fantasy football tight ends have gotten out to putrid starts in 2024, but most fantasy managers must start a TE, so we have to keep trying to identify the top available option each week. To help your close start-sit calls, read our NFL team's updated Week 5 TNF fantasy […]

TNF Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 5 Thursday QB Updates for Kirk Cousins, Geno Smith, Baker Mayfield, Justin Fields, Sam Darnold, Bo Nix

Big-name quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen have been inconsistent in fantasy football this year, while later-round options have had plenty of booms through the first four weeks of the season. If you're struggling to know who to start at QB for the upcoming slate, our NFL team's updated Week 5 TNF fantasy football […]

TNF Kicker Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 5 Thursday Kicker Updates for Younghoe Koo, Chase McLaughlin, Chris Boswell, Blake Grupe, Jake Moody

It can be frustrating to navigate the kicker position in fantasy football, but they can be the deciding factor in whether you win or lose, so it's time to identify the top available option with our NFL team's updated Week 5 TNF fantasy football kicker rankings for 2024. Ahead of Week 5, let's see where […]

High-Powered Offenses: Fantasy Football Players to Target in Week 5 Lineups Include Tee Higgins, Justice Hill, Tucker Kraft, Sam Darnold, Chase Brown, more

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to Week 5 of the High-Powered Offenses column. Week 4 scoring saw a significant increase overall with a handful of shootouts. Eight teams scored more than 30 points, including two over 40. There were still several disappointments for fantasy, but it improved from the previous week. We'll keep adjusting our expectations […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Bucky Irving, Dontayvion Wicks, Xavier Legette, Trey Sermon, Tre Tucker, Josh Downs

After an exciting NFL action for Week 4, we are back with another edition of waiver wire rankings. Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving has carved out a role in Tampa Bay's backfield and was impressive in Sunday's win over the Philadelphia Eagles. There were some critical injuries to monitor in heading into Week […]

Week 5 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2024) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

The first week of byes in the 2024 NFL season is rough for IDP managers. Our top-rated DB is Brian Branch. He is on bye this week. Our top-ranked linebacker, after multiple losses at the position, is Zack Baun. He is also on bye this week. Finally, Aidan Hutchinson is the most effective edge rusher […]

Week 5 Kicker Streamers, Starters & Rankings - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Four teams have a bye in Week 5, so you may need a replacement kicker. The Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tennessee Titans are all off this week. This means Jake Bates, Cameron Dicker, Jake Elliott, and Nick Folk need to be out of your starting lineup. I have some solid streaming […]

Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings for Half-PPR: Breece Hall, Malik Nabers, De'Von Achane, Diontae Johnson, Tre Tucker, Jayden Reed, DJ Moore, more

We're already onto the fifth week of the NFL season, and bye weeks are a factor starting now. If you're tasked with tough start-or-sit decisions, our half-PPR fantasy football rankings for Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season are here to help. Use our overall Week 5 rankings for all positions (QB, RB, WR, TE, […]

Week 5 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) for Half-PPR: Tank Dell, Jaylen Waddle, Bucky Irving, Wan'Dale Robinson, Khalil Shakir, D'Andre Swift

There are four teams on a bye in Week 5, and moving forward, fantasy managers will have to look for one-week replacements as byes run through Week 14. Use our Week 5 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024 and set your winning lineups. Whether you're making a standard start-or-sit call or are looking for replacements […]

Week 5 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for Half-PPR: Breece Hall, Chuba Hubbard, Jonathan Taylor, Jerome Ford, Kareem Hunt, Chase Brown

Now that bye weeks are in play, fantasy managers will likely be tasked with difficult start-or-sit decisions. We're here to help you navigate byes with our NFL team's updated Week 5 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players such as Breece Hall, Chuba Hubbard, Jerome Ford, Chase Brown, Kareem Hunt, […]

Week 5 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for Half-PPR: Mike Evans, Garrett Wilson, Tyreek Hill, Xavier Worthy, Diontae Johnson, Dontayvion Wicks

With the Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans, Los Angeles Chargers, and Detroit Lions out of action this week, many fantasy managers will need to dive deeper into the wide receiver position to find viable starters and flex options. Our Week 5 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024 are here to help you make those tough […]

Week 5 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings for Half-PPR: Trey McBride, Travis Kelce, David Njoku, Kyle Pitts, Taysom Hill, Mark Andrews, Evan Engram

With key tight ends Dallas Goedert and Sam LaPorta on byes this week, it could be an even trickier slate than usual to navigate at the tight end spot. That said, it will be more critical than ever to set your optimal fantasy lineups with our Week 5 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024. […]

Week 5 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings: Kyler Murray, Justin Fields, Baker Mayfield, Deshaun Watson, Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, Derek Carr

Week 5 marks the start of teams on byes, and fantasy managers with Jalen Hurts and Jared Goff will have to look elsewhere at QB this week. Superflex or two-QB managers with Will Levis and Justin Herbert will also have to pivot. We're here to help with our NFL team's Week 5 fantasy football quarterback […]

Week 4 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates for Derek Carr, Sam Darnold, Will Levis, DJ Moore, Andy Dalton, Justin Fields, Jaylen Waddle

Quarterbacks have gotten out to an odd start for the 2024 fantasy football season, so naturally, fantasy managers in Superflex or two-QB leagues have seen some surprises. If you're already scratching your head trying to set lineups, our Week 4 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for fantasy football are here to assist. Below, you can […]

Week 4 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Jayden Reed, Darnell Mooney, Khalil Shakir, Quentin Johnston, Najee Harris, more

We're only a few weeks into the fantasy football season, so if you haven't gotten much production from your flex spot, there is plenty of time to turn things around. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 4 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Comparing two flex options at different positions can […]

Week 4 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Jauan Jennings, Tee Higgins, J.K. Dobbins, Jerome Ford, James Cook, Christian Kirk

It's still early in the fantasy football seasons, but it's important to collect as many wins as you can now, especially before bye weeks begin. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 4 fantasy football PPR rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players like Tyreek Hill, James Cook, Jauan Jennings, Tee Higgins, J.K. […]

Week 4 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include Bucky Irving, De'Von Achane, Chuba Hubbard, Zack Moss, Josh Jacobs, Joe Mixon

With Week 4 action continuing on Sunday, let's waste no time getting to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 4 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players such as James Conner, De'Von Achane, Chuba Hubbard, Zack Moss, Carson Steele, and more rank, among other RBs. Our running […]

Week 4 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: WR Updates Include Deebo Samuel, Xavier Worthy, Rashid Shaheed, Keenan Allen, Tyreek Hill, DJ Moore

Whether you're coming off a victory or defeat from last week, Week 4 brings a new opportunity, so let's waste no time diving into tough start-or-sit decisions at the wide receiver position. Our NFL team's updated Week 4 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024 can help you set optimal lineups. Let's see where key […]

Week 4 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football - QB Updates Include Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, Brock Purdy, Geno Smith, Justin Herbert, Jared Goff

With passing numbers down around the NFL and some dual-threat quarterbacks not putting up the rushing numbers we expected, it's been an odd start to the year for signal-callers. If you already feel lost and are wondering who to start at QB this week, we're here to help with our updated Week 4 fantasy football […]

Week 4 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: TE Updates Include Mark Andrews, Hunter Henry, Mike Gesicki, Kyle Pitts, Taysom Hill, Cole Kmet, Zach Ertz

Start-or-sit decisions are always tough in fantasy football, but this year, tight ends in particular are causing extra headaches for fantasy managers. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 4 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 to help you make those decisions. Tight ends as a whole are off to a slow start, […]

Week 4 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: D/ST Updates Include Titans D/ST, Dolphins D/ST, Steelers D/ST, Jets D/ST, 49ers D/ST, Bears D/ST

If you didn't draft a top-tier defense and are playing the streaming game at D/ST, our NFL team's Week 4 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings are here to guide you in setting the best optimal lineup. The Titans and Dolphins have plus matchups and are ranked in the top 10 in RotoBaller's Week 4 DST rankings. […]

Week 4 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Update Include Ka'imi Fairbairn, Justin Tucker, Chris Boswell, Blake Grupe, Tyler Bass, Jake Bates, Greg Zuerlein

Many fantasy managers underestimate how much kickers can affect a matchup, and we've already seen week-winning performances from the position this season. That said, we're here to help you find the top kicker option with our Week 4 fantasy football kicker rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Let's see where key kicker options like Ka'imi […]