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Fantasy Football roundup: Week 5 rankings, sleepers, start/sit 'em, and more advice

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass while being pressured by Gervon Dexter Sr. #99 of the Chicago Bears during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass while being pressured by Gervon Dexter Sr. #99 of the Chicago Bears during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Week 5 of the NFL season is in full swing, and the upcoming games are not just important, they are crucial for fantasy football managers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons have already played, with the Falcons securing a thrilling 36-30 victory in overtime. The rest of the teams will be playing over the next 48 hours, including most fantasy football players.

If you're still fine-tuning your lineup for Sunday's games, rest assured, we've got your back. Our comprehensive cheat sheet is here to guide you and help you make the most of Week 5.

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Rankings via The Huddle.

Quarterback:

  1. Josh Allen, BUF (at HOU)

  2. Lamar Jackson, BAL (at CIN)

  3. Kyler Murray, ARI (at S.F.)

  4. Jordan Love, G.B. (at L.A.-R)

  5. Patrick Mahomes, KC (vs. N.O.)

  6. Joe Burrow, CIN (vs. BAL)

  7. C.J. Stroud, HOU (vs. BUF)

  8. Baker Mayfield, T.B. (at ATL)

  9. Dak Prescott, DAL (at PIT)

Running back:

  1. Derrick Henry, BAL (at CIN)

  2. Alvin Kamara, N.O. (at K.C.)

  3. Kyren Williams, L.A.-R (v.s. G.B.)

  4. Jonathon Taylor, IND (at JAC)

  5. Jordan Mason, S.F. (vs. ARI)

  6. De'Von Achane, MIA (at N.E.)

  7. Aaron Jones, MIN (v.s. N.Y.-J)

  8. Kenneth Walker III, SEA (vs. N.Y.-G)

  9. James Cook, BUF (at HOU)

  10. Bijan Robinson, ATL (vs. N.O.)

Wide receiver:

  1. Malik Nabers, N.Y.-G (vs. SEA)

  2. CeeDee Lamb, DAL (at PIT)

  3. Justin Jefferson, MIN (vs. N.Y.-J)

  4. Ja'Marr Chase, CIN (vs. BAL)

  5. Nico Collins, HOU (vs. BUF)

  6. Jayden Reed, G.B. (at L.A.-R)

  7. Chris Godwin, T.B. (vs. ATL)

  8. DK Metcalf, SEA (vs. N.Y.-G)

  9. Marvin Harrison Jr., ARI (at S.F.)

  10. Diontae Johnson, CAR (at CHI)

Tight end:

  1. George Kittle, SF (vs. ARI)

  2. Brock Bowers, L.V. (at DEN)

  3. Jake Ferguson, DAL (at PIT)

  4. Cole Kmet, CHI (vs. CAR)

  5. Pat Freiermuth, PIT (vs. DAL)

  6. Travis Kelce, K.C. (vs. N.O.)

  7. Jonnu Smith, MIA (at N.E.)

  8. Zach Ertz, WAS (vs. CLE)

  9. Mike Gesicki, CIN (vs. BAL)

  10. Dalton Kincaid, BUF (at HOU)

Kicker:

  1. Brandon Aubrey, DAL (at PIT)

  2. Ka'imi Fairbairn, HOU (vs. BUF)

  3. Jake Moody, S.F. (vs. ARI)

  4. Brayden Narveson, G.B. (at L.A.-R)

  5. Harrison Butker, KC (vs. N.O.)

  6. Blake Grupe, N.O. (at K.C)

  7. Evan McPherson, CIN (vs. BAL)

  8. Cairo Santos, CHI (vs. CAR)

  9. Wil Lutz, DEN (vs. L.V.)

  10. Younghoe Koo, ATL (vs. T.B.)

Defense/Special Teams:

  1. Denver Broncos (vs. L.V.)

  2. Minnesota Vikings (vs. N.Y.-J)

  3. Buffalo Bills (at HOU)

  4. Green Bay Packers (at L.A.-R)

  5. Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. DAL)

  6. Miami Dolphins (at N.E.)

  7. Chicago Bears (vs. CAR)

  8. New York Jets (at MIN)

  9. Seattle Seahawks (vs. N.Y.-G)

  10. New Orleans Saints (at K.C.)

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