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Fantasy football rankings for Week 5: Starters, sleepers, injury updates and more

steve gardner, usa today
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The cursed bye weeks have arrived, depriving fantasy managers of such stars as Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, Amon-Ra. St. Brown and ... J.K. Dobbins?

Yes, players from the first four NFL teams to take their week off will not be available so roster depth and strategy will play a more important role going forward.

ON BYE: Detroit, Philadelphia, Tennessee, L.A. Chargers

Fantasy football rankings for Week 5 are based on the point-per-reception (PPR) scoring used in most seasonal and daily fantasy football formats. One point is awarded for every 10 rushing and receiving yards and one point for every 20 passing yards. Six points are awarded for touchdowns scored, four points for passing TDs and one point for receptions.

Rankings are compiled by Daniel Dobish, TheHuddle.com. 

(*-check status before kickoff)

Fantasy football Week 5 quarterback rankings

In addition to his passing excellence, the Ravens' Lamar Jackson leads all quarterbacks with 308 rushing yards through four games.
In addition to his passing excellence, the Ravens' Lamar Jackson leads all quarterbacks with 308 rushing yards through four games.

Fantasy football Week 5 running back rankings

After four games, Alvin Kamara of the Saints ranks fourth in rushing yards, second in receiving yards and tied for first in touchdowns among running backs.
After four games, Alvin Kamara of the Saints ranks fourth in rushing yards, second in receiving yards and tied for first in touchdowns among running backs.

Fantasy football Week 5 wide receiver rankings

Four weeks into his rookie season, Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is averaging a position-high 22.9 PPR fantasy points per game.
Four weeks into his rookie season, Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is averaging a position-high 22.9 PPR fantasy points per game.

  • Cooper Kupp (ankle) has already been ruled out for Week 5.

Fantasy football Week 5 tight end rankings

Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson missed Week 2 due to injury, but has put up double-digit PPR fantasy points in each of the last two games.
Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson missed Week 2 due to injury, but has put up double-digit PPR fantasy points in each of the last two games.

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Fantasy football Week 5 kicker rankings

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody has been the definition of consistency this season, ranking in the overall top three so far and in this week's top three as well.
San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody has been the definition of consistency this season, ranking in the overall top three so far and in this week's top three as well.

Fantasy football Week 5 defense/special teams rankings

Though the Denver Broncos are only 2-2, their defense ranks second overall, giving up just 256.5 yards per game.
Though the Denver Broncos are only 2-2, their defense ranks second overall, giving up just 256.5 yards per game.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fantasy football Week 5: PPR rankings for every position