Kimani Vidal Elevated to Active Roster Again in Week 5

Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal has been elevated from the practice squad to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Washington Commanders. Vidal made his season debut last week, taking the roster spot of Najee Harris (Achilles). He played three percent of the offensive snaps and did not register […]

Tyjae Spears Activated, Will Play in Week 5

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) has been activated from injured reserve. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Spears will be active for his season debut against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The Titans' offense looks like the worst in the NFL and could desperately use a burst of energy, so Spears' return might […]

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. […]

Time to Drop Joe Mixon? Fantasy Football Week 5 Waiver Wire Outlook (2025)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has been sidelined throughout the entire regular season due to a foot injury. Mixon initially hit the non-football injury/reserve list at the start of the season. Even though his practice window could open, Mixon has yet to return to the field, suggesting he is still several weeks away […]

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 […]

Justice Hill a High-Risk Option After Breakout Game

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill had a monster game last week, but should be considered only a RB4/Flex option in deeper formats in Week 5 against the Houston Texans. Hill has appeared with outsized fantasy performances from time to time during his career, but has never had back-to-back top-10 finishes as a fantasy running […]

Derrick Henry Still An RB1 Without Lamar Jackson

Even without MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring), Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry still should be considered an RB1 candidate when his team takes on the Houston Texans in Week 5. The veteran running back is coming off a low-volume dud last week during a blowout loss at Kansas City, but should be the focal […]

Trevor Etienne, Zavier Scott, Ollie Gordon: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5

Unfortunately, it's really not hard to get into running back hell quickly in fantasy football. If you drafted Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (calf), Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (foot), or Arizona Cardinals tailback James Conner (ankle), you might be in a world of trouble right now. Losing a starting running back is […]

Isaiah Davis Set for More Significant Role Amid Backfield Injuries

New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis will be thrust into a more critical role in Week 5 when his team takes on the visiting Dallas Cowboys. The South Dakota State product saw his most extensive workload of the season last Monday night in their loss to the Dolphins, totaling 27 scrimmage yards on five […]

Breece Hall a Strong Week 5 Play

New York Jets running back Breece Hall is slated for a juicy matchup in Week 5 when his team takes on the Dallas Cowboys at home. The Iowa State alum got back in fantasy managers' good graces last weekend when he churned out 111 scrimmage yards following single-digit output the two weeks prior. Hall has […]

Chase Brown Faces Another Tough Matchup in Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown has been one of fantasy football's biggest disappointments to start the 2025 season. Through four weeks, Brown has 57 carries for just 133 yards and one touchdown, along with 11 catches for 74 yards, ranking as the RB35 in half-PPR formats on a per-game basis. He's struggled badly behind […]

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 […]

Emari Demercado Worth Starting in Favorable Week 5 Matchup?

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado should be in line for a significant workload increase in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans, with Cardinals running backs James Conner (ankle) and Trey Benson (knee) both on Injured Reserve. However, Demercado still figures to split playing time with Arizona backs Michael Carter and Bam Knight. On the […]

Several Teams Monitoring Saints Players as Trade Candidates

Several teams are monitoring the New Orleans Saints as potential sellers ahead of the trade deadline, according to Nick Underhill. Sitting at 0-4, the Saints' early struggles may open the door for veterans like Alvin Kamara and DeMario Davis to explore opportunities with contenders. Week 5's matchup against the New York Giants marks the first […]

Keaton Mitchell Expected to be Active in Week 5

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell is expected to be active for the first time this season against the Houston Texans. The third-year back has been a healthy scratch through the first four weeks, but he's finally set to make his season debut in Week 5. With Lamar Jackson (hamstring) sidelined, the Ravens are expected […]

DJ Giddens Reclaims RB2 Role in Indianapolis

Indianapolis Colts running back DJ Giddens will look to see a larger role in a Week 5 home matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Giddens has been quiet since a Week 1 win where he saw 12 carries. The Colts have leaned heavily on starter Jonathan Taylor since the season opener, which has cut into […]

Jonathan Taylor a Top-Three Fantasy RB in Week 5

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor will look to continue a hot start to the season in a Week 5 home matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Taylor has already rushed for 414 yards and added 113 receiving yards while notching four all-purpose touchdowns through four games to start the year. The veteran running back […]

Jaylen Wright Remains a Wrong Answer

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright has yet to get involved for his team this season, even though he has flashed upside in limited opportunities in the past. His name has been swirling in trade rumors since he has yet to play a snap for the Dolphins, even though he has been healthy for their […]

Ollie Gordon II Splitting Time in the Miami Backfield

Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II continues to serve as the team's primary backup for De'Von Achane and a change-of-pace option with a specialty in short-yardage situations. In Week 4, he played 26% of snaps on Monday Night Football against the Jets, taking six carries for 10 rushing yards. He played 25% of snaps […]

De'Von Achane Is an Elite Play Against the Panthers

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane should be very busy in an extremely favorable matchup in Week 5, when his team rolls into Carolina. Achane is coming off a season-high 20 carries on Monday night against the Jets in Week 4, totaling a season-high 99 rushing yards and scoring his first rushing touchdown. His targets […]

TreVeyon Henderson Lacks Reliability Heading Into Week 5

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has not yet emerged as the team's lead back, and therefore, he's tough to trust as a fantasy starter heading into Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills. Henderson is the future lead back in New England, but through the first four games of his career, the backfield has […]

Dylan Sampson Not a Recommended Option in Week 5

Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson has seen his role shrink since a solid debut in Week 1. The rookie will now head to London to take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5. In theory, Sampson draws a decent matchup against a Minnesota defense that is allowing the 14th-most fantasy points per game to […]

R.J. Harvey, TreVeyon Henderson, Kenneth Walker: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5

Week 5 is officially here, and bye weeks and injuries are going to be a huge factor this week. Atlanta, Chicago, Green Bay, and Pittsburgh all head into their bye week this week, and with openings available in fantasy running back rooms, managers need to find reinforcements in Week 5. In this article, we will […]

Quinshon Judkins a Low-End RB1 in Week 5

Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins will look to continue his red-hot start to the season with a Week 5 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in London. Judkins has now rushed for at least 82 yards and a touchdown in two straight games as he has become the centerpiece of the Cleveland offense early in […]

Woody Marks Emerging as an Every-Week Starter

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks had a breakout week last week in his team's victory over the Titans, and he looks to further establish himself as a regular fantasy option to count on in this week's favorable matchup against the Ravens. Marks stepped into a larger role with his snapshare climbing to 56% in […]

Nick Chubb Still a Flex Option in a Smaller Role?

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb played at least 50% of snaps in each of the first three weeks of the season, but he only played 42% of snaps in Week 4, as rookie running back Woody Marks seized the spotlight. Chubb still did have 13 carries and two catches, but only totaled 62 rushing […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Still Team's Top Running Back Option for Week 5?

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has held onto his lead-back role despite some fumbling issues so far, and all signs point to him remaining atop the depth chart once again during Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills. Stevenson has been nothing special this season, totaling 125 rushing yards and 141 receiving yards while […]

RJ Harvey Ready to Provide Stand-Alone Fantasy Value Against Eagles

Denver Broncos rookie running back RJ Harvey was able to earn a season-best 41% of snaps in Week 4 against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, this was due to replacing J.K. Dobbins for the majority of the 4th quarter in a blowout win. The rookie running back will look to carve out a role against the […]