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Early Week 5 Half-PPR FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football: Jaleel McLaughlin, Michael Wilson, Jahan Dotson, Tyjae Spears, more

Jaleel McLaughlin - Fantasy Football Rankings, DFS and Betting Picks, NFL Injury News

Week 5 fantasy football FLEX rankings (RB, WR, TE) as of October 5, 2023. Set your winning lineups with our Week 5 NFL ranks for fantasy football.

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Week 5 is here already, and the bye weeks start with the Seahawks, Bucs, Chargers, and Browns are off this week. Below in this article, you'll see our NFL team's updated early Week 5 fantasy football FLEX rankings as of October 5th. Selecting the correct flex option every week is vital, and we are here to help you set those winning lineups. Let's see where key FLEX options such as Michael WilsonJahan DotsonChuba HubbardJaleel McLaughlinSkyy MooreWan'Dale RobinsonRoschon JohnsonMichael GallupAllen LazardBraxton Berrios, Tyjae Spears, Jameson Williams, and Luke Musgrave rank, among others.

Our FLEX fantasy football rankings are put together by Nick Mariano. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also find a summary of the important fantasy football injury news for this week. There are always key injuries to keep track of, so be sure to check back until kickoff.

Be sure to bookmark our fantasy football rankings portal and check back regularly for updates. Get the latest news and articles with our free mobile news app -- download it and configure your free notifications. We deliver all the top NFL news, injuries, and fantasy analysis 24x7 with our free push notification alerts. It's all free!

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Week 5 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings

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Last updated on Thursday 10/5:

FLEX
Rank
Player
Name
Pos. Overall
Rank
1 Christian McCaffrey RB 1
2 Justin Jefferson WR 2
3 Tyreek Hill WR 3
4 Stefon Diggs WR 4
5 A.J. Brown WR 5
6 Bijan Robinson RB 6
7 Josh Jacobs RB 7
8 Travis Kelce TE 8
9 Ja'Marr Chase WR 9
10 Tony Pollard RB 10
11 Brian Robinson Jr. RB 11
12 David Montgomery RB 12
13 Derrick Henry RB 13
14 Davante Adams WR 14
15 D'Andre Swift RB 15
16 Travis Etienne Jr. RB 16
17 Isiah Pacheco RB 17
18 Amon-Ra St. Brown WR 18
19 CeeDee Lamb WR 19
20 Joe Mixon RB 20
21 Puka Nacua WR 21
22 De'Von Achane RB 22
23 James Conner RB 23
24 Jaylen Waddle WR 24
25 Aaron Jones RB 25
26 James Cook RB 26
27 DeVonta Smith WR 27
28 Breece Hall RB 28
29 Michael Pittman Jr. WR 29
30 Brandon Aiyuk WR 30
31 Alvin Kamara RB 31
32 Kyren Williams RB 32
33 Raheem Mostert RB 33
34 Saquon Barkley RB 34
35 Calvin Ridley WR 35
36 Jonathan Taylor RB 36
37 Dameon Pierce RB 37
38 Alexander Mattison RB 38
39 Terry McLaurin WR 39
40 Deebo Samuel WR 40
41 Garrett Wilson WR 41
42 Chris Olave WR 42
43 Jahmyr Gibbs RB 43
44 Khalil Herbert RB 44
45 Nico Collins WR 45
46 Rhamondre Stevenson RB 46
47 DJ Moore WR 47
48 Christian Kirk WR 48
49 Marquise Brown WR 49
50 Zay Flowers WR 50
51 George Pickens WR 51
52 Gus Edwards RB 52
53 Gabe Davis WR 53
54 Adam Thielen WR 54
55 T.J. Hockenson TE 55
56 Christian Watson WR 56
57 DeAndre Hopkins WR 57
58 Jakobi Meyers WR 58
59 Mark Andrews TE 59
60 Michael Wilson WR 60
61 Tyler Allgeier RB 61
62 Tank Dell WR 62
63 Courtland Sutton WR 63
64 Romeo Doubs WR 64
65 Miles Sanders RB 65
66 Jaleel McLaughlin RB 66
67 Jaylen Warren RB 67
68 Drake London WR 68
69 Jordan Addison WR 69
70 Jerry Jeudy WR 70
71 Samaje Perine RB 71
72 Tutu Atwell WR 72
73 Sam LaPorta TE 73
74 Michael Thomas WR 74
75 Tyler Boyd WR 75
76 Evan Engram TE 76
77 Jayden Reed WR 77
78 Rashee Rice WR 78
79 Jahan Dotson WR 79
80 Najee Harris RB 80
81 George Kittle TE 81
82 Rashid Shaheed WR 82
83 Marvin Mims Jr. WR 83
84 Dallas Goedert TE 84
85 Skyy Moore WR 85
86 Darren Waller TE 86
87 Jake Ferguson TE 87
88 Jameson Williams WR 88
89 Kenneth Gainwell RB 89
90 Josh Reynolds WR 90
91 Tyjae Spears RB 91
92 Robert Woods WR 92
93 Zack Moss RB 93
94 Tyler Higbee TE 94
95 Logan Thomas TE 95
96 Justice Hill RB 96
97 Josh Downs WR 97
98 Wan'dale Robinson WR 98
99 AJ Dillon RB 99
100 Zach Ertz TE 100
101 DJ Chark Jr. WR 101
102 Brandin Cooks WR 102
103 Hunter Henry TE 103
104 Dalton Schultz TE 104
105 K.J. Osborn WR 105
106 Kendrick Bourne WR 106
107 Kyle Pitts TE 107
108 Darnell Mooney WR 108
109 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine WR 109
110 Chuba Hubbard RB 110
111 Darius Slayton WR 111
112 Latavius Murray RB 112
113 Roschon Johnson RB 113
114 Michael Gallup WR 114
115 DeVante Parker WR 115
116 Curtis Samuel WR 116
117 Marquez Valdes-Scantling WR 117
118 Kadarius Toney WR 118
119 Rondale Moore WR 119
120 Antonio Gibson RB 120
121 Allen Lazard WR 121
122 Cole Kmet TE 122
123 Luke Musgrave TE 123
124 Mack Hollins WR 124
125 Tyler Conklin TE 125
126 Jerick McKinnon RB 126
127 Dalton Kincaid TE 127
128 Taysom Hill TE 128
129 Braxton Berrios WR 129
130 Dawson Knox TE 130
131 Dalvin Cook RB 131
132 Jonnu Smith TE 132
133 Nelson Agholor WR 133
134 Allen Robinson II WR 134
135 Isaiah Hodgins WR 135
136 Matt Breida RB 136
137 Justin Watson WR 137
138 Chigoziem Okonkwo TE 138
139 Calvin Austin III WR 139
140 Alec Pierce WR 140
141 Hayden Hurst TE 141
142 Terrace Marshall Jr. WR 142
143 JuJu Smith-Schuster WR 143
144 Cam Akers RB 144
145 Jalin Hyatt WR 145
146 Devin Singletary RB 146
147 Tank Bigsby RB 147
148 Demario Douglas WR 148
149 Van Jefferson WR 149
150 Kylen Granson TE 150
151 Durham Smythe TE 151
152 Adam Trautman TE 152
153 Ezekiel Elliott RB 153
154 Parris Campbell WR 154
155 Juwan Johnson TE 155
156 Brandon Johnson WR 156
157 Kalif Raymond WR 157
158 Mike Gesicki TE 158
159 Noah Gray TE 159
160 Hunter Renfrow WR 160
161 Deonte Harty WR 161
162 Olamide Zaccheaus WR 162
163 Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB 163
164 Damien Harris RB 164
165 Laviska Shenault Jr. WR 165
166 Devin Duvernay WR 166
167 Jonathan Mingo WR 167
168 Dyami Brown WR 168
169 Deuce Vaughn RB 169
170 Ronnie Rivers RB 170
171 Darnell Washington TE 171
172 Tyler Scott WR 172
173 Randall Cobb WR 173
174 Javonte Williams RB 174
175 Josiah Deguara TE 175
176 Trey McBride TE 176
177 Melvin Gordon III RB 177
178 Kendre Miller RB 178
179 Michael Carter RB 179
180 Isaiah Likely TE 180
181 Dontayvion Wicks WR 181
182 Marvin Jones Jr. WR 182
183 Justyn Ross WR 183
184 Trenton Irwin WR 184
185 Jordan Mason RB 185
186 Ty Chandler RB 186
187 Austin Hooper TE 187
188 John Metchie III WR 188
189 Zamir White RB 189
190 Rico Dowdle RB 190
191 Chris Moore WR 191
192 Equanimeous St. Brown WR 192
193 D'Ernest Johnson RB 193
194 Trent Sherfield WR 194
195 Isaiah McKenzie WR 195
196 Mecole Hardman Jr. WR 196
197 Boston Scott RB 197
198 Ronnie Bell WR 198
199 Brevin Jordan TE 199
200 Trayveon Williams RB 200

 



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REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Puka Nacua

Targeted 15 Times, Goes Over Century Mark in Loss to Eagles
Kenneth Walker III

Finds End Zone Twice in Blowout of Saints
A.J. Brown

Breaks Out of Early-Season Slump With Monster Week 3
Corbin Carroll

Joins 30-30 Club on Sunday
Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Ruled Out for Remainder of Week 3 Due to Shoulder Injury
Brandon Woodruff

has Moderate Lat Strain
Luther Burden III

Tops 100 Receiving Yards in Week 3, Scores First NFL Touchdown
James Conner

Ankle Injury Severe Enough to End His Season?
Courtland Sutton

Bounces Back With Monster Week 3 Performance
Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Questionable to Return With Shoulder Injury
Mac Jones

Aggravates PCL Sprain in Week 3 Win
CeeDee Lamb

Believes That He Can Play in Week 4
Najee Harris

Tests Indicate Najee Harris Tore Achilles
Caleb Williams

Throws for Four Touchdowns in Stellar Outing Sunday
CeeDee Lamb

Avoids Major Ankle Injury in Week 3 Loss
Najee Harris

Achilles Injury Confirmed for Najee Harris
Jeremy Peña

Jeremy Pena to Get Imaging Done
Yordan Alvarez

Won't Make Final Road Trip
Nico Collins

Goes Over 100-Yard Mark
Jordan Mason

Rushes for Over 100 Yards, Two Touchdowns in Lead-Back Role
Hunter Henry

Scores Twice in Week 3
CeeDee Lamb

Won't Return Due to Ankle Injury
Anthony Davis

Participates in Five-on-Five Games
James Conner

Ruled Out with Ankle Injury
San Francisco 49ers

Nick Bosa Downgraded to Out in Week 3
Najee Harris

Ruled Out for Week 3 with Non-Contact Injury
Cedric Coward

"100% Cleared" for Basketball Activities
Trevor Megill

Unlikely to Return Until Playoffs
Brandon Woodruff

Goes on 15-Day Injured List With Lat Strain
CJ Abrams

Out With Jammed Shoulder on Sunday
Wyatt Langford

Back in Lineup on Sunday
Charlie Morton

Designated for Assignment
Ryan Blaney

the Favorite to Win at New Hampshire
Joey Logano

Wins Pole, Is Confident Heading Into New Hampshire Race
Christopher Bell

Is Christopher Bell The No-Brainer DFS Pick at New Hampshire?
Denny Hamlin

Always Strong at New Hampshire
Mike Trout

Hits 400th Career Home Run
William Byron

has Never Finished in the Top 10 at New Hampshire
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Could Contend at New Hampshire This Weekend
Austin Cindric

Has Potential at New Hampshire
Kyle Larson

a Strong DFS Option, Inconsistency Gives Reason to Doubt him
Chase Elliott

Recent Speed Downturn Could Continue at Loudon
Chase Briscoe

Looks Slower at Loudon Than in the Round of 16
Tyler Reddick

Possibly Distracted by Contract Costs
Ross Chastain

Qualifying Results Improving as his Race Results Decline
Chris Buescher

has Shown Mediocre Pace This Season and at Loudon
Brad Keselowski

Consistent Loudon Speed Makes Him an Excellent DFS Option
Carson Hocevar

Strong Qualifying Run May Be a Reason to Stay Away from Carson Hocevar
Shane Van Gisbergen

a Shaky DFS Option
Ty Gibbs

Will Probably Be an Afterthought With All Three Teammates Still in the Playoffs
Kyle Busch

Likely to Finish Better and Run Worse at Loudon
Ryan Preece

Modified Experience Could Help Ryan Preece at Loudon
AJ Allmendinger

Has a Bad Loudon Record but Was Fast in Practice
Michael McDowell

Earns Best Qualifying Run at Loudon, but Not a Strong DFS Option
CFB

Steve Angeli Will Miss Significant Time
William Contreras

Exits With Hand Injury, X-Rays Negative
Cal Raleigh

Breaks Mariners Single-Season Home Run Record
Giancarlo Stanton

Belts 450th Career Home Run
CFB

Thomas Castellanos OK After Injury Scare
CFB

LaNorris Sellers Upgraded to Probable for Saturday's Tilt Against Missouri
Will Smith

Dealing with Fractured Hand
Jaccob Slavin

Remains Sidelined Saturday
Max Domi

Expected to Practice Sunday
Andrei Vasilevskiy

Sits Out Practice
Pablo López

Pablo Lopez Goes to Injured List
Tylor Megill

Likely to Require Tommy John Surgery
CFB

Behren Morton Ruled Out vs. Utah
CFB

Behren Morton Exits with Possible Concussion
Stuart Skinner

Determined to Improve After Shedding Weight
Jeremy Lauzon

Dealing With an Injury
Jack Eichel

Returns to Practice
Wyatt Langford

Day-to-Day With Side Tightness
Bryan Woo

Exits With Pectoral Tightness on Friday
Alec Bohm

Phillies Reinstate Alec Bohm on Friday
Matt Coronato

Matthew Coronato Expected to Make a Big Impact This Season
Johnathan Kovacevic

Out Indefinitely
Kevin Hayes

to Be Re-Evaluated in About a Month
Evgeni Malkin

Not Thinking About Retirement
UTA

Alex Kerfoot Out Week-to-Week
Zeev Buium

Misses Practice With Upper-Body Injury
Artemi Panarin

Sustains Lower-Body Injury in Training Camp
Yordan Alvarez

Astros Put Yordan Alvarez on Injured List With Ankle Sprain
Kyle Finnegan

Set to Return on Friday
Yuri Collins

Headed to Brooklyn
Charlotte Hornets

Hornets Sign Keyontae Johnson
Dennis Smith Jr.

Agrees to One-Year Deal With Mavericks
Tyler Herro

Undergoing Foot/Ankle Surgery
William Eklund

Back at 100 Percent in Training Camp
Macklin Celebrini

Battling an Illness
Kevin Hayes

Evaluated for Upper-Body Injury
Zach Hyman

Out Until November
Stefan Noesen

Nursing a Groin Injury
Laurent Brossoit

Out Long-Term After Hip Surgery
Pierre Engvall

Out for 2-3 Weeks
Kirill Kaprizov

Focused on Having a Good Season
CFB

LaNorris Sellers Upgraded to Probable for Saturday's Tilt Against Missouri
Malcolm Brogdon

Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon Both Staying with the Knicks?
Detroit Pistons

Charles Bediako Agrees to a Training Camp Deal with Detroit
Anthony Davis

Recovering From Eye Surgery, Uncertain for Training Camp
Charlotte Hornets

DaQuan Jeffries Waived by the Hornets
CFB

Eric Singleton Jr. Questionable For Saturday
NBA

Trevelin Queen Joins Chinese Team
Damian Lillard

Not Rushing His Return
Brooklyn Nets

Keon Johnson Waived by Nets
CFB

LaNorris Sellers to Play Against Missouri?
CFB

Kaidon Salter Expected To Start for Colorado on Saturday
Trey Jemison III

Joins Knicks on Two-Way Contract
Kevin McCullar Jr.

Signs New Two-Way Deal With Knicks
Matt Ryan

Returns to Knicks on Exhibit 10 Contract
New York Knicks

Alex Len Signs Exhibit 9 Deal With Knicks
Nickeil Alexander-Walker

Expected to Take on Larger Offensive Role With Hawks
Thomas Sorber

Undergoes Surgery
CFB

Diego Pavia Refutes Report of Seeking Seventh Collegiate Season
CFB

Diego Pavia Seeking Another Year of Eligibility
CFB

Kevorian Barnes Questionable Against SMU
Tosan Evbuomwan

Joins Knicks
NBA

Kai Jones Links Up With EuroLeague Team

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