Rachaad White Finds the End Zone Twice in Week 5

Filling in for the injured Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot), Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White recorded 14 carries for 41 yards and two touchdowns in his team's 38-35 Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks. White also chipped in four catches for 30 yards. The 26-year-old looks like the clear lead back in Tampa […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Breaks Out With Monster Week 5 Performance

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt had the best game of his young career in his team's 27-10 Week 5 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Croskey-Merritt recorded 14 carries for 111 yards and two touchdowns, adding two catches for 39 yards as well. The 24-year-old has now recorded 43 carries for 283 yards […]

Omarion Hampton Seen Wearing a Walking Boot After Week 5 Loss

Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (left ankle) was seen wearing a walking boot following Sunday's Week 5 loss against the Washington Commanders. The rookie injured himself in the third quarter and was not able to return. He finished Week 5 with 12 carries for 44 rushing yards, as well as six catches for […]

Omarion Hampton Injures Ankle in Week 5 Loss

Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (left ankle) exited during the third quarter of Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Washington Commanders. The rookie was listed as questionable to return, but he never ended up getting back into the game. He finished Week 5 with 12 carries for 44 rushing yards, as well as […]

Javonte Williams Highly Efficient in Multi-Touchdown Performance

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams rushed for 135 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries during Sunday's Week 5 win over the New York Jets. He also caught a four-yard touchdown pass. Williams is enjoying a terrific career resurgence in Dallas, scoring six touchdowns through five games while averaging 20.7 fantasy points (PPR) per […]

Jonathan Taylor Records Another Touchdown Hat Trick in Big Win

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor rushed 17 times for 66 yards and three touchdowns during Sunday's Week 5 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He also caught three of four targets for an additional 20 receiving yards. While Taylor merely had modest yardage efficiency, he made up for it with his nose for the […]

Rico Dowdle Explodes for One of Top Running Back Performances of Season

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle carried the ball 23 times for 206 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown during Sunday's Week 5 win over the Miami Dolphins. He also caught three of four targets for an additional 28 receiving yards. Dowdle filled in for the injured Chuba Hubbard (calf) and turned in one of […]

Taylor Decker Officially Inactive for Week 5 Against Bengals

Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was initially listed as questionable before being downgraded to doubtful on Sunday morning, which all but confirmed his status for Week 5. Now, it's official. Giovanni Manu will likely start at left tackle in his […]

Landon Dickerson Won't Return Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Denver Broncos. He exited in the first quarter and was initially listed as questionable before being downgraded. The 27-year-old had played 100 percent of the snaps in each of the last three weeks, and […]

Jordan Mason Scores Touchdown to Rescue Mediocre Day

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason found the end zone and caught three passes Sunday against Cleveland, saving an otherwise average game with just 56 total yards. Mason and Minnesota did just enough, with the back scoring a second-half running touchdown to highlight a day in which he had 52 yards on 13 carries in […]

Feature-Back Performance From Quinshon Judkins Vs. Vikings

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was his team's star of the show Sunday in a loss to Minnesota, compiling 128 total yards with a feature back's workload. The rookie from Ohio State drew 23 carries for 110 yards, caught one of two targets for another 18, and was by far his team's top […]

Dameon Pierce Active for Week 5

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce is active for Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. He had previously been a healthy scratch and hasn't seen the field since the season opener. While this week's development is a step in the right direction for Pierce, his exact role remains unclear. Houston has a very […]

Jaylen Wright a Healthy Scratch for Week 5 Against Carolina

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Carolina Panthers. Wright remains the odd man out of Miami's backfield rotation as he hasn't registered a rushing attempt so far this season. He remains off the fantasy radar pending an injury to one of Miami's other running […]

Emari Demercado to Remain in Same Third-Down Role?

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado "will stay in the same role" on third downs. Meanwhile, Michael Carter will take over on first and second downs with Trey Benson (knee) out four to six weeks after having surgery on his meniscus. James Conner (ankle) has already been lost for the […]

Jaydon Blue Making NFL Debut in Week 5

With Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders (ankle, knee) ruled out in Week 5 against the New York Jets on Sunday, rookie fifth-rounder Jaydon Blue will be active for his NFL debut at MetLife Stadium, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Blue impressed the coaching staff with his playmaking ability during training […]

Updated Week 5 Fantasy Football Projections (Half PPR): RB, WR, TE, QB, K, DST

The first four weeks of the NFL season are in the books, and we're beginning to have enough data for more informed start-sit calls. Along with our fantasy football rankings, we're back with our updated Week 5 fantasy football projections for all positions. In the projections below, you will see how key players like Rachaad […]

Miles Sanders Ruled Out for Week 5

Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders (ankle, knee) is officially inactive for the Week 5 game on the road against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Sanders came into this game listed as questionable despite not being able to practice all week. With […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Officially Out Against Saints

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for Sunday's Week 5 tilt on the road against the New Orleans Saints, according to Dan Salomone of Giants.com. New York will be without Tracy for a second straight game due to a dislocated right shoulder that he suffered in the […]

Kyle Hamilton, Ronnie Stanley Inactive for Ravens' Week 5 Contest

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (groin) and left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) are inactive for Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Houston Texans. Both players had been listed as questionable. Hamilton's absence was widely expected since he didn't practice this past week. Stanley, however, was a little more up in the air after he logged […]

Kene Nwangwu Won't Play in Week 5

New York Jets running back Kene Nwangwu (hamstring) was downgraded to out ahead of Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Dallas Cowboys. This hardly comes as a surprise after Nwangwu missed all three practices earlier this week. The 27-year-old is headed for his fourth consecutive absence, leaving Isaiah Davis in line to handle kick return […]

Bucky Irving Expected to Miss at Least Two Weeks

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder), who has already been ruled out for Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks, is expected to miss at least two weeks. Irving is dealing with a sprained foot and a shoulder injury, with the shoulder injury being the more serious of […]

When Will Jaylen Warren Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 5 (2025)

Pittsburgh Steelers' running back Jaylen Warren has been a relatively efficient runner, and there was much excitement about what he might do as the Steelers' lead back going into 2025. With his effectiveness in the receiving game, Warren has averaged over 90 yards from scrimmage so far this season. Fantasy managers were surprised, however, to […]

Taylor Decker Downgraded to Doubtful for Week 5

Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. He had been previously listed as questionable but had real concern about his status after missing all three practice sessions this past week. Today's update from the Lions all but confirms that Decker […]

Jaydon Blue Worth Stashing Ahead of Much-Anticipated NFL Debut?

Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue shouldn't be started in fantasy football against the New York Jets in Week 5, but he's still an intriguing speculative stash as he gets ready to make his NFL debut. Blue had been a healthy scratch through the first four games as Dallas carried just two active running backs […]

Isaiah Davis Headed for Expanded Role in Subpar Offense

New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis should handle an increased workload against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5 after teammate Braelon Allen (knee) was placed on injured reserve. Allen and Davis have each carved out their respective roles behind Breece Hall through the first four weeks of the season, and now, Davis could end […]

Rachaad White to Lead Rushing Attack

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White will serve as the lead back for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs are without Bucky Irving (foot) for this game, so White will step up into his role. According to Ian Rapoport, White is going to receive the vast majority of carries during […]

Patriots vs. Bills Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Sunday Night Football - Drake Maye, Josh Allen, James Cook, Stefon Diggs, Rhamondre Stevenson, Keon Coleman, Dalton Kincaid, Hunter Henry, Khalil Shakir

The Sunday NFL slate culminates with a primetime matchup between AFC East divisional rivals, as the New England Patriots head to Orchard Park to take on the Buffalo Bills. The Bills have looked largely dominant en route to a 4-0 start to the season, while the 2-2 Patriots have looked improved under first-year head coach […]

Sean Tucker is Too Risky for Week 5

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker is set for an increased role for the upcoming Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs are without lead back Bucky Irving (foot) for Sunday's game. That being said, Rachaad White will take over as the lead back for this game. That also means, Sean Tucker […]

Rico Dowdle Offers Streaming Value for Week 5

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle will take over as the lead back ahead of the Week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. The Panthers are without Chuba Hubbard (calf) this week, so Dowdle is the next man up. Over the last two games, Dowdle has rushed 19 times for 62 yards and one touchdown. […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 5 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Woody Marks, Rico Dowdle, Michael Carter, Ladd McConkey, more

Welcome to our Key Starters and Tough Calls rundown for Week 5 of the 2025 season. Scott Engel's Week 5 Lineup Spotlights column includes notable players to start or sit when faced with tough lineup situations. "The King" features players who could be causing fantasy uncertainty. The fantasy football players presented in this Week 5 […]