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

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

October 2, 2024

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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

Fantasy football Week 5 running back rankings

Fantasy football Week 5 wide receiver rankings

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

Fantasy football Week 5 tight end rankings

Fantasy football Week 5 kicker rankings

Fantasy football Week 5 defense/special teams rankings

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