Week 5 Fantasy Football RANKINGS & Tiers: QB, RB, WR, & TE + Starts & Sits (10/08 Fantasy Football Podcast)
Oct 8, 2026 · 43m
Summary
Fantasy Football Today hosts Jamie Eisenberg, Dave Richard, and Heath Cummings break down Week 5 rankings across all positions, highlighting key injury updates for players like Jaden Daniels, Malik Nabors, and Jalen Hurts. The panel debates starts and sits for running backs like DeAndre Swift and Ramondre Stevenson, as well as wide receivers such as Zay Flowers and George Pickens. They also analyze quarterback matchups, focusing on the return of Jaden Daniels and the performance of Matthew Stafford and Jameis Winston.
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Show Intro and Week 5 Fantasy Football Overview
Running Backs: Javonte Williams and Chase Brown Analysis
Running Backs: DeAndre Swift and Ramondre Stevenson Risks
Running Backs: Rankings 25-36 and Washington Backfield
Running Backs: Commanders Depth and Brian Robinson Jr
Running Backs: Blake Corum and Woody Marks Projections
Running Backs: Braylon Allen and Emmanuel Wilson Upside
Running Backs: Ramondre Stevenson Injury and Workload Debate
Running Backs: David Montgomery and Dolphins Flex Options
Running Backs: Saquon Barkley and Eagles Passing Game
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Wide Receivers: Injury Report and Monitoring List
Wide Receivers: Zay Flowers and Jameis Winston Start/Sit
Wide Receivers: George Pickens and Giants Target Shift
Wide Receivers: Bengals and Bills Replacement Scenarios
Wide Receivers: Eagles Depth and Khalil Shakir Sleeper
Wide Receivers: Commanders and Cardinals Rookie Performers
Wide Receivers: Jamison Williams and Josh Downs Outlook
Wide Receivers: Broncos Play Calling and Waiver Wire Sleepers
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Quarterbacks: Jaden Daniels Return and Commanders Status
Quarterbacks: Jaden Daniels Start/Sit and Giants Defense
Quarterbacks: Jameis Winston and Sam Darnold Matchups
Quarterbacks: C.J. Stroud and Jacoby Brissett Analysis
Quarterbacks: Jacoby Brissett Volume and Trey McBride
Quarterbacks: Jalen Hurts and Eagles Injury Impact
Quarterbacks: Tyler Shuck and Vikings Defense Strategy
Tight Ends: Intro and Streaming Options Overview
Tight Ends: Mike Gesicki and TJ Hockinson Analysis
Tight Ends: Bengals and Cardinals Tight End Depth
Tight Ends: Tyler Higby and Buffalo Defense Weakness
Tight Ends: Kenyon Sadiq and Colston Loveland Debate
Tight Ends: Bears Tight End Target Distribution
Tight Ends: Dalton Kincaid Snap Share and Sell-High
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Listener Questions: Trade and Streaming Advice
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