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Week 5 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Penix and Deebo

Week 5, 2026Oct 6 to Oct 13, 2026Dynasty PPR SF and Redraft 1QB PPR

By , founder of FF Beacon. Published .

Covers Oct 6 to Oct 13, 2026. Values and ranks are Dynasty PPR SF and Redraft 1QB PPR on FF Beacon.

Week 5, part 1 of 6

Week 5 in numbers: Maye, five upsets and two overtimes

Drake Maye had the week's best line at 39.5 PPR points, four touchdown passes and a fifth score on the ground in a 45 to 17 win over Las Vegas. Jahmyr Gibbs and Puka Nacua tied for second at 37.7, Gibbs on 151 rushing yards and two scores, Nacua on 17 catches from 24 targets, and Isaiah Likely led the tight ends with 32.4 on an 11.4 projection, the biggest beat of the projection anywhere this week.

The market had a rough Sunday again. Five of fifteen games were won outright by the closing underdog, Tampa Bay beat Dallas as a 380 underdog after the line moved five points toward the Cowboys, two games went to overtime, and the Giants and Commanders finished 27 to 27, the season's first tie. The biggest miss of the projection was CeeDee Lamb: 2.9 PPR points against 20.7. The biggest value jump of anyone who played belonged to Kyren Williams, up 868 to 4,939 in Dynasty PPR SF, and the biggest drop to Omarion Hampton, down 682 to 4,261.

Week 5 in numbers

Maye led the week at 39.5, Isaiah Likely beat his projection by 21 points, and Tampa Bay won as a 380 underdog.

Computed . Built from the game-by-game tables below.

Week 5 in six numbers

A busy week: 125 reports, 61 of them injuries, 29 players ruled out or placed on reserve and 42 transactions.

  • Reports this period: 125

  • Injuries reported: 61

  • Players ruled out or placed on IR: 29

  • Transactions: 42

  • Biggest value riser, Dynasty PPR SF: Anthony Richardson, +1,857

  • Top PPR scorer, week 5: Drake Maye, 39.5

Computed . Counts are the period's Relays. The value figure is the change over the last seven days on FF Beacon, Dynasty PPR SF. The top scorer is the week's best PPR line in the box scores.

Week 5 top scorers by position

Drake Maye led all players with 39.5 PPR points; Gibbs and Nacua tied at 37.7 and Isaiah Likely led the tight ends with 32.4.

QB

  1. 1

    Drake MayeNE vs LV

    26 of 34, 374 passing yards, 4 TD; 7 carries, 25 rushing yards, 1 TD; 100% of snaps

    39.5 PPR

    Half 39.5Standard 39.5
  2. 2

    Jayden DanielsWAS vs NYG

    17 of 25, 199 passing yards; 9 carries, 103 rushing yards, 2 TD; 100% of snaps

    32.3 PPR

    Half 32.3Standard 32.3
  3. 3

    Josh AllenBUF vs LAR

    12 of 19, 210 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 10 carries, 121 rushing yards, 1 TD

    31.5 PPR

    Half 31.5Standard 31.5
  4. 4

    Jared GoffDET vs ARI

    19 of 30, 271 passing yards, 3 TD; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards, 1 TD; 95% of snaps

    28.9 PPR

    Half 28.9Standard 28.9
  5. 5

    Matthew StaffordLAR vs BUF

    40 of 54, 383 passing yards, 3 TD

    27.3 PPR

    Half 27.3Standard 27.3
  6. 6

    Jacoby BrissettARI vs DET

    29 of 47, 292 passing yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 2 carries, 19 rushing yards; 1 catch on 1 target, 7 receiving yards; 100% of snaps

    26.3 PPR

    Half 25.8Standard 25.3

In rank order, by PPR points.

Computed . Week 5 box scores, ranked by PPR points. Half PPR and standard totals are shown beside them.

Week 5, part 2 of 6

Game by game: every final, the line it beat, and who scored

Each card below is one game: the final, the line it was played under and whether the favourite covered, the score the line implied against the score that happened, the best fantasy lines graded against the Sleeper projection, and whose value moved. Five underdogs won outright, underdogs covered in eight of the fifteen games, and eight games went over the total.

Three reports sit behind the cards: Jahmyr Gibbs scoring his 58th career touchdown, reported as the most in NFL history before turning 25, Brock Purdy leading the league in QBR before the trip to Seattle, and Michael Penix driving an Atlanta offense on a tear before he was hurt on Sunday night.

Every game of week 5

Five underdogs won outright, one game ended in a tie, and eight of fifteen went over the total.

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys: Bucky Irving runs for 165 as a rookie quarterback wins in Dallas

    Kickoff Oct 8, 2026, 8:15 PM EDT

    Final: Buccaneers24atCowboys16

    Closing spread
    Cowboys -8.5Opened Cowboys -3.5
    Against the spread
    Buccaneers covered +8.5
    Total
    49.5Under, 40 scored; opened 52.5
    Moneyline
    Buccaneers +380,Cowboys -500
    Expected score
    Buccaneers 20.5,Cowboys 29Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Buccaneers 24,Cowboys 16The underdog won outright

    Tampa Bay won by 8 as an 8.5-point underdog, after the line had moved five points toward Dallas, and the game ran through Bucky Irving: 21 carries for 165 yards, a 72-yard run that set up the go-ahead score, and touchdowns on a 5-yard catch and a 1-yard run for 31.5 PPR points. Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels, starting for Baker Mayfield, completed 19 of 25 for 189 yards and did not turn it over. Dak Prescott threw for 316 yards and two interceptions, the second a tipped pass Alex Anzalone took away in the red zone. George Pickens drew 13 targets for 28.0 points.

    Fun stat, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys

    CeeDee Lamb caught two passes for 9 yards: 2.9 PPR points against a 20.7 projection, the biggest projection miss of the week, while Pickens drew 13 targets on the other side.

    CeeDee Lamb: 2 catches on 5 targets, 9 receiving yards, 2.9 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys, against the projection

    1. Bucky IrvingRB, TB

      21 carries, 165 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 3 targets, 10 receiving yards, 1 TD

      31.5 PPR

      Projected 15.2
      +16.3 against the projection

    2. George PickensWR, DAL

      9 catches on 13 targets, 130 receiving yards, 1 TD

      28.0 PPR

      Projected 13.9
      +14.1 against the projection

    3. Emeka EgbukaWR, TB

      6 catches on 9 targets, 38 receiving yards; 1 carry, 14 rushing yards, 1 TD

      17.2 PPR

      Projected 10.8
      +6.4 against the projection

    4. Dak PrescottQB, DAL

      24 of 42, 316 passing yards, 1 TD, 2 INT

      14.6 PPR

      Projected 20.9
      -6.3 against the projection

    5. Javonte WilliamsRB, DAL

      12 carries, 45 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 3 targets, 17 receiving yards

      14.2 PPR

      Projected 19.3
      -5.1 against the projection

    6. Jalon DanielsQB, TB

      19 of 25, 189 passing yards, 1 TD; 7 carries, 23 rushing yards

      13.9 PPR

      Projected 15.2
      -1.3 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

    Back to every game

  2. Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville Jaguars: Parker Washington scores twice and a 57-yarder wins it in London

    Kickoff Oct 11, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT

    Final: Eagles17atJaguars19

    Closing spread
    Jaguars -7.5Opened Eagles -2.5
    Against the spread
    Eagles covered +7.5
    Total
    41.5Under, 36 scored; opened 44.5
    Moneyline
    Eagles +285,Jaguars -360
    Expected score
    Eagles 17,Jaguars 24.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Eagles 17,Jaguars 19

    The line moved ten points this week, from Philadelphia by 2.5 to Jacksonville by 7.5, with Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith ruled out, and the Eagles still covered. Parker Washington caught a 51-yard touchdown on the opening drive and the go-ahead 27-yarder on fourth down, 30.4 PPR points on six catches. Jake Elliott's 48-yard kick put Philadelphia up 17 to 16 with eight seconds left; Ameer Abdullah returned the kickoff 53 yards and Cam Little made a 57-yarder as time expired. Trevor Lawrence threw for 331 yards. Will Shipley scored and then left with a foot injury.

    Fun stat, Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville Jaguars

    Darius Cooper caught two passes for 71 yards and a touchdown, 15.1 PPR points, and his Dynasty PPR SF value rose 551, the fourth-biggest jump of the week.

    Darius Cooper: 2 catches on 3 targets, 71 receiving yards, 1 TD, 15.1 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville Jaguars, against the projection

    1. Parker WashingtonWR, JAX

      6 catches on 9 targets, 124 receiving yards, 2 TD

      30.4 PPR

      Projected 14.0
      +16.4 against the projection

    2. Trevor LawrenceQB, JAX

      24 of 39, 331 passing yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 3 carries, 25 rushing yards

      22.7 PPR

      Projected 17.9
      +4.8 against the projection

    3. Darius CooperWR, PHI

      2 catches on 3 targets, 71 receiving yards, 1 TD

      15.1 PPR

      Projected 7.2
      +7.9 against the projection

    4. Brenton StrangeTE, JAX

      7 catches on 8 targets, 68 receiving yards

      13.8 PPR

      Projected 9.6
      +4.2 against the projection

    5. Jalen HurtsQB, PHI

      21 of 40, 220 passing yards, 1 TD; 2 carries, 2 rushing yards

      13.0 PPR

      Projected 14.9
      -1.9 against the projection

    6. Dontayvion WicksWR, PHI

      5 catches on 8 targets, 63 receiving yards

      11.3 PPR

      Projected 9.1
      +2.2 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

    Back to every game

  3. Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers: Christian Watson's two long scores and five turnovers sink Chicago

    Kickoff Oct 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Bears7atPackers31

    Closing spread
    Bears -1.5Opened Packers -3
    Against the spread
    Packers covered +1.5
    Total
    46.5Under, 38 scored; opened 49.5
    Moneyline
    Bears -130,Packers +110
    Expected score
    Bears 24,Packers 22.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Bears 7,Packers 31The underdog won outright

    Chicago closed as a 1.5-point favourite and lost by 24. Jordan Love completed 25 of 31 for 367 yards, and Christian Watson caught touchdowns of 42 and 53 yards on his way to 32.3 PPR points; Matthew Golden added 123 yards on six catches. MarShawn Lloyd scored twice on the ground. Green Bay forced five turnovers, two of them Xavier McKinney interceptions of Tyson Bagent, who was benched for Case Keenum in the fourth quarter after 87 passing yards. D'Andre Swift played through the hip and knee and scored Chicago's only touchdown, 17.3 PPR points.

    Fun stat, Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers

    Jordan Love's 367 passing yards were the most by a Packers quarterback against the Bears at Lambeau Field, on only 31 attempts.

    Jordan Love: 25 of 31, 367 passing yards, 2 TD; 1 carry, 6 rushing yards, 25.3 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers, against the projection

    1. Christian WatsonWR, GB

      6 catches on 8 targets, 143 receiving yards, 2 TD

      32.3 PPR

      Projected 15.6
      +16.7 against the projection

    2. Jordan LoveQB, GB

      25 of 31, 367 passing yards, 2 TD; 1 carry, 6 rushing yards

      25.3 PPR

      Projected 17.3
      +8.0 against the projection

    3. Matthew GoldenWR, GB

      6 catches on 7 targets, 123 receiving yards

      20.3 PPR

      Projected 12.9
      +7.4 against the projection

    4. D'Andre SwiftRB, CHI

      9 carries, 43 rushing yards, 1 TD; 4 catches on 5 targets, 30 receiving yards

      17.3 PPR

      Projected 17.9
      -0.6 against the projection

    5. Roschon JohnsonRB, CHI

      5 carries, 6 rushing yards; 5 catches on 7 targets, 34 receiving yards

      9.0 PPR

      Projected 6.4
      +2.6 against the projection

    6. Luther BurdenWR, CHI

      4 catches on 6 targets, 47 receiving yards; 4 carries, 2 rushing yards

      8.9 PPR

      Projected 11.7
      -2.8 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

    Back to every game

  4. Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins: Joe Burrow throws four short touchdowns and Miami falls to 0-5

    Kickoff Oct 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Bengals31atDolphins24

    Closing spread
    Bengals -7.5Opened Bengals -5.5
    Against the spread
    Dolphins covered +7.5
    Total
    45.5Over, 55 scored; opened 48.5
    Moneyline
    Bengals -375,Dolphins +295
    Expected score
    Bengals 26.5,Dolphins 19Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Bengals 31,Dolphins 24

    Joe Burrow threw four touchdowns on only 190 yards, one each to Mike Gesicki, Samaje Perine, Tanner Hudson and Ja'Marr Chase, whose one-handed 45-yard catch made it 28 to 10. Chase, back from the concussion protocol, finished with 19.7 PPR points. Jordan Battle intercepted Malik Willis on back-to-back drives, and Willis' 1-yard run with 45 seconds left cut it to seven, the extra point hit the upright, and Miami covered 7.5. Willis ran for 74 yards and scored 20.9 PPR points. Ollie Gordon ran 18 times for 88 and a score; Chase Brown scored 7.0 on a 17.8 projection.

    Fun stat, Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins

    Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes for only 190 yards, and the longest of them was Chase's 45-yarder.

    Joe Burrow: 23 of 32, 190 passing yards, 4 TD; 4 carries, 10 rushing yards, 24.6 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins, against the projection

    1. Joe BurrowQB, CIN

      23 of 32, 190 passing yards, 4 TD; 4 carries, 10 rushing yards

      24.6 PPR

      Projected 19.9
      +4.7 against the projection

    2. Malik WillisQB, MIA

      15 of 27, 137 passing yards, 1 TD, 2 INT; 8 carries, 74 rushing yards, 1 TD; 1 lost fumble

      20.9 PPR

      Projected 16.0
      +4.9 against the projection

    3. Ja'Marr ChaseWR, CIN

      6 catches on 10 targets, 77 receiving yards, 1 TD

      19.7 PPR

      Projected 20.2
      -0.5 against the projection

    4. Samaje PerineRB, CIN

      14 carries, 68 rushing yards; 2 catches on 2 targets, 10 receiving yards, 1 TD

      15.8 PPR

      Projected 6.5
      +9.3 against the projection

    5. Ollie GordonRB, MIA

      18 carries, 88 rushing yards, 1 TD

      14.8 PPR

      Projected 12.7
      +2.1 against the projection

    6. Malik WashingtonWR, MIA

      6 catches on 8 targets, 43 receiving yards; 1 carry, 18 rushing yards

      12.1 PPR

      Projected 11.5
      +0.6 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

    Back to every game

  5. Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots: Drake Maye accounts for five touchdowns in a 28-point rout

    Kickoff Oct 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Raiders17atPatriots45

    Closing spread
    Patriots -3.5Opened Patriots -8.5
    Against the spread
    Patriots covered -3.5
    Total
    45.5Over, 62 scored
    Moneyline
    Raiders +285,Patriots -360
    Expected score
    Raiders 21,Patriots 24.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Raiders 17,Patriots 45

    The line moved from New England by 8.5 to 3.5 before kickoff, and the Patriots won by 28 with 536 yards of offense. Drake Maye completed 26 of 34 for 374 yards, threw two touchdowns to DeMario Douglas and one each to Hunter Henry and Kyle Williams, and ran one in himself: 39.5 PPR points, the best line of the week. Rhamondre Stevenson scored on the ground and took over after TreVeyon Henderson left with an ankle injury. Brock Bowers scored Las Vegas' early touchdown on his way to 23.0 points, and Ashton Jeanty ran 10 times for 27 yards.

    Fun stat, Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots

    Kyle Williams caught all three of his targets for 91 yards and a touchdown: 18.1 PPR points on a 3.0 projection.

    Kyle Williams: 3 catches on 3 targets, 91 receiving yards, 1 TD, 18.1 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots, against the projection

    1. Drake MayeQB, NE

      26 of 34, 374 passing yards, 4 TD; 7 carries, 25 rushing yards, 1 TD

      39.5 PPR

      Projected 19.2
      +20.3 against the projection

    2. Brock BowersTE, LV

      8 catches on 10 targets, 110 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 lost fumble

      23.0 PPR

      Projected 15.9
      +7.1 against the projection

    3. DeMario DouglasWR, NE

      4 catches on 5 targets, 65 receiving yards, 2 TD

      22.5 PPR

      Projected 6.6
      +15.9 against the projection

    4. Kyle WilliamsWR, NE

      3 catches on 3 targets, 91 receiving yards, 1 TD

      18.1 PPR

      Projected 3.0
      +15.1 against the projection

    5. Kirk CousinsQB, LV

      19 of 28, 243 passing yards, 1 TD

      13.7 PPR

      Projected 14.8
      -1.1 against the projection

    6. Dylan LaubeRB, LV

      4 carries, 9 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 3 targets, 16 receiving yards

      11.5 PPR

      Projected 1.3
      +10.2 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

    Back to every game

  6. Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints: Aaron Jones breaks the tie and Minnesota stays unbeaten

    Kickoff Oct 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Vikings23atSaints13

    Closing spread
    Vikings -2.5Opened Vikings -1.5
    Against the spread
    Vikings covered -2.5
    Total
    41.5Under, 36 scored; opened 44.5
    Moneyline
    Vikings -135,Saints +114
    Expected score
    Vikings 22,Saints 19.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Vikings 23,Saints 13

    Minnesota moved to 5-0 on a day its offense managed 23 points and its defense did the rest. Kyler Murray threw for 229 yards and ran for 51, and found Justin Jefferson, who played through the ankle, for a 15-yard score after a turnover. Jonas Sanker's 87-yard fumble return tied it 13 to 13 for New Orleans, and Aaron Jones broke the tie with an 8-yard run in the fourth quarter: 25 carries, 113 yards and 18.7 PPR points. Will Reichard made three field goals from 40 yards or more. T.J. Hockenson left with a concussion after one catch.

    Fun stat, Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints

    Tyler Shough completed 16 of 25 for 96 yards and threw two interceptions to Byron Murphy: 1.8 PPR points on a 15.2 projection, and a dynasty value down 543.

    Tyler Shough: 16 of 25, 96 passing yards, 2 INT, 1.8 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints, against the projection

    1. Justin JeffersonWR, MIN

      6 catches on 7 targets, 79 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 carry, -11 rushing yards

      18.8 PPR

      Projected 16.3
      +2.5 against the projection

    2. Aaron JonesRB, MIN

      25 carries, 113 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 3 targets, 4 receiving yards; 1 lost fumble

      18.7 PPR

      Projected 14.9
      +3.8 against the projection

    3. Kyler MurrayQB, MIN

      24 of 30, 229 passing yards, 1 TD; 10 carries, 51 rushing yards

      18.3 PPR

      Projected 16.8
      +1.5 against the projection

    4. Kendre MillerRB, NO

      10 carries, 30 rushing yards, 1 TD

      9.0 PPR

      Projected 5.9
      +3.1 against the projection

    5. Chris OlaveWR, NO

      4 catches on 6 targets, 46 receiving yards

      8.6 PPR

      Projected 16.1
      -7.5 against the projection

    6. Devaughn VeleWR, NO

      4 catches on 6 targets, 26 receiving yards

      6.6 PPR

      Projected 9.7
      -3.1 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

    Back to every game

  7. Cleveland Browns at New York Jets: A fumbled punt snap and Braelon Allen's 22-yard run beat Cleveland

    Kickoff Oct 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Browns12atJets17

    Closing spread
    Jets -2.5Opened Jets -1.5
    Against the spread
    Jets covered -2.5
    Total
    38.5Under, 29 scored
    Moneyline
    Browns +114,Jets -135
    Expected score
    Browns 18,Jets 20.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Browns 12,Jets 17

    Garrett Wilson caught a 32-yard touchdown on the Jets' first drive and finished with 104 yards, 23.4 PPR points. Cleveland led 12 to 10 after a Deshaun Watson touchdown to Denzel Boston and a missed extra point, and the game turned on special teams: a high punt snap bounced loose, the Jets recovered, and Braelon Allen ran 22 yards for the winner with 3:01 left. Allen, starting for the injured Breece Hall, carried 24 times for 116 yards. The Jets sacked Watson eight times, three by David Bailey, and ended it with a strip-sack. Harold Fannin scored 1.4 on a 10.8 projection.

    Fun stat, Cleveland Browns at New York Jets

    Denzel Boston scored Cleveland's only touchdown for 13.6 PPR points and has now beaten his projection in four of five games, one of the season's most reliable receivers against it.

    Denzel Boston: 3 catches on 7 targets, 46 receiving yards, 1 TD, 13.6 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Cleveland Browns at New York Jets, against the projection

    1. Garrett WilsonWR, NYJ

      7 catches on 11 targets, 104 receiving yards, 1 TD

      23.4 PPR

      Projected 15.6
      +7.8 against the projection

    2. Braelon AllenRB, NYJ

      24 carries, 116 rushing yards, 1 TD; 1 catch on 4 targets, 0 receiving yards

      18.6 PPR

      Projected 15.3
      +3.3 against the projection

    3. Denzel BostonWR, CLE

      3 catches on 7 targets, 46 receiving yards, 1 TD

      13.6 PPR

      Projected 10.0
      +3.6 against the projection

    4. Deshaun WatsonQB, CLE

      15 of 33, 155 passing yards, 1 TD; 6 carries, 40 rushing yards; 1 lost fumble

      12.2 PPR

      Projected 14.2
      -2.0 against the projection

    5. Isaiah BondWR, CLE

      3 catches on 7 targets, 74 receiving yards

      10.4 PPR

      Projected 2.4
      +8.0 against the projection

    6. Geno SmithQB, NYJ

      17 of 30, 182 passing yards, 1 TD; 5 carries, 7 rushing yards; 1 lost fumble

      10.0 PPR

      Projected 13.7
      -3.7 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

    Back to every game

  8. Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers: Jaylen Warren goes 80 and 50 and Pittsburgh pulls away

    Kickoff Oct 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Colts22atSteelers34

    Closing spread
    Steelers -3Opened Steelers -2.5
    Against the spread
    Steelers covered -3
    Total
    42.5Over, 56 scored; opened 47.5
    Moneyline
    Colts +136,Steelers -162
    Expected score
    Colts 19.8,Steelers 22.8Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Colts 22,Steelers 34

    Jaylen Warren scored on an 80-yard catch and run in the first quarter and a 50-yard run in the third, and finished with 188 yards from scrimmage and 36.8 PPR points, second among running backs this week. Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdowns on 31 attempts, two of them to Pat Freiermuth. Indianapolis kept it close with Spencer Shrader's five field goals, a franchise record tie, and Tyler Warren scored on a 1-yard run for 21.4 PPR points. Jonathan Taylor ran 15 times for 45 yards, 11.2 points on a 19.1 projection. Pittsburgh covered the 3-point line.

    Fun stat, Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers

    Pat Freiermuth caught two touchdowns on five catches for 44 yards: 21.5 PPR points on an 8.0 projection.

    Pat Freiermuth: 5 catches on 7 targets, 44 receiving yards, 2 TD; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards, 21.5 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers, against the projection

    1. Jaylen WarrenRB, PIT

      15 carries, 101 rushing yards, 1 TD; 6 catches on 6 targets, 87 receiving yards, 1 TD

      36.8 PPR

      Projected 19.8
      +17.0 against the projection

    2. Aaron RodgersQB, PIT

      22 of 31, 235 passing yards, 3 TD; 1 carry, 6 rushing yards

      22.0 PPR

      Projected 16.6
      +5.4 against the projection

    3. Pat FreiermuthTE, PIT

      5 catches on 7 targets, 44 receiving yards, 2 TD; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards

      21.5 PPR

      Projected 8.0
      +13.5 against the projection

    4. Tyler WarrenTE, IND

      7 catches on 9 targets, 83 receiving yards; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards, 1 TD

      21.4 PPR

      Projected 10.6
      +10.8 against the projection

    5. Jonathan TaylorRB, IND

      15 carries, 45 rushing yards; 3 catches on 4 targets, 37 receiving yards

      11.2 PPR

      Projected 19.1
      -7.9 against the projection

    6. Daniel JonesQB, IND

      24 of 44, 267 passing yards; 3 carries, 4 rushing yards

      11.1 PPR

      Projected 12.7
      -1.6 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

    Back to every game

  9. Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans: Houston's first win, and a running back to claim

    Kickoff Oct 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Texans26atTitans3

    Closing spread
    Texans -6.5Opened Texans -3.5
    Against the spread
    Texans covered -6.5
    Total
    37.5Under, 29 scored; opened 43.5
    Moneyline
    Texans -298,Titans +240
    Expected score
    Texans 22,Titans 15.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Texans 26,Titans 3

    Houston won its first game 26 to 3, and C.J. Stroud did it efficiently: 26 of 34 for 261 yards, a touchdown pass to Jaylin Noel and a rushing score, 20.9 PPR points. Will Anderson had three of the Texans' four sacks and Tennessee finished with 187 yards, its fewest of the season. The fantasy story was the backfield: David Montgomery left with a groin injury after five carries for 11 yards, and Woody Marks took 15 carries and four catches for 12.5 points. Cam Ward threw for 170 yards and an interception. Houston announced the Marvin Harrison trade after the game.

    Fun stat, Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans

    Carnell Tate caught one of five targets for 6 yards, 1.6 PPR points on a 12.2 projection, and his Dynasty PPR SF value still rose 522.

    Carnell Tate: 1 catch on 5 targets, 6 receiving yards, 1.6 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans, against the projection

    1. C.J. StroudQB, HOU

      26 of 34, 261 passing yards, 1 TD; 6 carries, 5 rushing yards, 1 TD

      20.9 PPR

      Projected 15.3
      +5.6 against the projection

    2. Jaylin NoelWR, HOU

      5 catches on 5 targets, 41 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards

      15.2 PPR

      Projected 5.2
      +10.0 against the projection

    3. Woody MarksRB, HOU

      15 carries, 62 rushing yards; 4 catches on 4 targets, 23 receiving yards

      12.5 PPR

      Projected 8.8
      +3.7 against the projection

    4. Wan'Dale RobinsonWR, TEN

      6 catches on 7 targets, 53 receiving yards

      11.3 PPR

      Projected 9.6
      +1.7 against the projection

    5. Tyjae SpearsRB, TEN

      2 carries, 0 rushing yards; 9 catches on 9 targets, 28 receiving yards; 1 lost fumble

      9.8 PPR

      Projected 7.5
      +2.3 against the projection

    6. Cam WardQB, TEN

      23 of 36, 170 passing yards, 1 INT; 1 carry, 2 rushing yards

      6.0 PPR

      Projected 13.0
      -7.0 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

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  10. New York Giants at Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels returns, runs for two, and scrambles away a win

    Kickoff Oct 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Giants27atCommanders27

    Closing spread
    Commanders -3.5Opened Commanders -2.5
    Against the spread
    Giants covered +3.5
    Total
    41.5Over, 54 scored; opened 48.5
    Moneyline
    Giants +154,Commanders -185
    Expected score
    Giants 19,Commanders 22.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Giants 27,Commanders 27

    Washington led 27 to 13 in the fourth quarter and finished with a tie. Jayden Daniels, back from the elbow injury and wearing a brace, ran nine times for 103 yards and two touchdowns, 32.3 PPR points. New York came back through Jameis Winston, who threw 54 times for 326 yards and three scores, two to Isaiah Likely and the tying 17-yarder to Malik Nabers with 1:43 left. In overtime Cam Skattebo fumbled at the Washington 25, Dominic Zvada missed from 46, and Daniels scrambled on the last play in field goal range instead of stopping the clock. The Giants covered 3.5.

    Fun stat, New York Giants at Washington Commanders

    Malik Nabers was targeted 20 times, caught 11 for 121 yards and the tying touchdown, and his redraft value rose 502.

    Malik Nabers: 11 catches on 20 targets, 121 receiving yards, 1 TD, 29.1 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, New York Giants at Washington Commanders, against the projection

    1. Isaiah LikelyTE, NYG

      11 catches on 13 targets, 94 receiving yards, 2 TD

      32.4 PPR

      Projected 11.4
      +21.0 against the projection

    2. Jayden DanielsQB, WAS

      17 of 25, 199 passing yards; 9 carries, 103 rushing yards, 2 TD

      32.3 PPR

      Projected 16.9
      +15.4 against the projection

    3. Malik NabersWR, NYG

      11 catches on 20 targets, 121 receiving yards, 1 TD

      29.1 PPR

      Projected 14.0
      +15.1 against the projection

    4. Jameis WinstonQB, NYG

      33 of 54, 326 passing yards, 3 TD; 5 carries, 27 rushing yards; 1 lost fumble

      25.7 PPR

      Projected 14.5
      +11.2 against the projection

    5. Jacory Croskey-MerrittRB, WAS

      11 carries, 82 rushing yards, 1 TD

      14.2 PPR

      Projected 9.1
      +5.1 against the projection

    6. Terry McLaurinWR, WAS

      4 catches on 4 targets, 62 receiving yards

      12.2 PPR

      Projected 11.5
      +0.7 against the projection

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  11. Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers: Sean Payton calls the plays and the defense wins it

    Kickoff Oct 11, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT

    Final: Broncos23atChargers17

    Closing spread
    Broncos -3Opened Chargers -2.5
    Against the spread
    Broncos covered -3
    Total
    42.5Under, 40 scored; opened 44.5
    Moneyline
    Broncos -170,Chargers +142
    Expected score
    Broncos 22.8,Chargers 19.8Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Broncos 23,Chargers 17

    In Sean Payton's first game back as play caller, Denver won 23 to 17 with 224 net yards and one third-down conversion in 12. J.K. Dobbins scored the first touchdown and carried 18 times for 15.4 PPR points, Courtland Sutton caught the 5-yard score that tied it 17 to 17 in the fourth, and a fourth-and-1 stop was the defensive play of the day. Bo Nix threw for 123 yards, 7.9 points on a 17.6 projection. For Los Angeles, Kimani Vidal outscored Omarion Hampton 12.6 to 4.9 on six fewer carries, and Justin Herbert threw for only 121 yards and ran for 54.

    Fun stat, Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers

    RJ Harvey carried three times for 7 yards in Payton's run-heavy plan: 0.7 PPR points on an 11.7 projection, while Dobbins took 18 carries.

    RJ Harvey: 3 carries, 7 rushing yards; 0 catches on 1 target, 0 receiving yards, 0.7 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers, against the projection

    1. J.K. DobbinsRB, DEN

      18 carries, 68 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 2 targets, 6 receiving yards

      15.4 PPR

      Projected 9.1
      +6.3 against the projection

    2. Kimani VidalRB, LAC

      8 carries, 57 rushing yards, 1 TD; 1 catch on 2 targets, -1 receiving yards

      12.6 PPR

      Projected 6.0
      +6.6 against the projection

    3. Justin HerbertQB, LAC

      14 of 24, 121 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 6 carries, 54 rushing yards; 1 lost fumble

      11.2 PPR

      Projected 14.7
      -3.5 against the projection

    4. Courtland SuttonWR, DEN

      2 catches on 3 targets, 18 receiving yards, 1 TD

      9.8 PPR

      Projected 8.8
      +1.0 against the projection

    5. Evan EngramTE, DEN

      4 catches on 4 targets, 55 receiving yards

      9.5 PPR

      Projected 5.2
      +4.3 against the projection

    6. Hayden RucciTE, LAC

      1 catch on 1 target, 7 receiving yards, 1 TD

      7.7 PPR

      Projected 0.9
      +6.8 against the projection

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  12. Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals: Gibbs and Goff score on seven straight drives in Arizona

    Kickoff Oct 11, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Lions45atCardinals21

    Closing spread
    Lions -4.5Opened Lions -8.5
    Against the spread
    Lions covered -4.5
    Total
    55.5Over, 66 scored; opened 49.5
    Moneyline
    Lions -245,Cardinals +200
    Expected score
    Lions 30,Cardinals 25.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Lions 45,Cardinals 21

    After a slow start, Detroit scored on seven consecutive drives and led 24 to 7 at halftime. Jahmyr Gibbs ran 25 times for 151 yards and two touchdowns, 37.7 PPR points, and Jared Goff threw three touchdowns and ran in a fourth for 28.9. Sam LaPorta added 88 yards and a score. Jacoby Brissett threw 47 times for 292 yards and three touchdowns with Marvin Harrison inactive ahead of his trade, and Trey McBride caught nine of 10 targets for 21.6 points. Rookie Jeremiyah Love carried 12 times for 22 yards on a 12.7 projection and fell 416 in dynasty.

    Fun stat, Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals

    Jameson Williams caught two passes and both were touchdowns: 18.7 PPR points on four targets.

    Jameson Williams: 2 catches on 4 targets, 47 receiving yards, 2 TD, 18.7 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals, against the projection

    1. Jahmyr GibbsRB, DET

      25 carries, 151 rushing yards, 2 TD; 5 catches on 6 targets, 56 receiving yards

      37.7 PPR

      Projected 25.9
      +11.8 against the projection

    2. Jared GoffQB, DET

      19 of 30, 271 passing yards, 3 TD; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards, 1 TD

      28.9 PPR

      Projected 21.8
      +7.1 against the projection

    3. Jacoby BrissettQB, ARI

      29 of 47, 292 passing yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 2 carries, 19 rushing yards; 1 catch on 1 target, 7 receiving yards

      26.3 PPR

      Projected 18.2
      +8.1 against the projection

    4. Trey McBrideTE, ARI

      9 catches on 10 targets, 66 receiving yards, 1 TD

      21.6 PPR

      Projected 18.1
      +3.5 against the projection

    5. Sam LaPortaTE, DET

      5 catches on 5 targets, 88 receiving yards, 1 TD

      19.8 PPR

      Projected 13.1
      +6.7 against the projection

    6. Teagan QuitorianoTE, ARI

      2 catches on 2 targets, 15 receiving yards, 2 TD

      15.5 PPR

      No projection

    Value risers

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  13. San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks: Mike Evans plays through fractured ribs and San Francisco stays perfect

    Kickoff Oct 11, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: 49ers32atSeahawks29

    Closing spread
    Seahawks -3Opened Seahawks -3.5
    Against the spread
    49ers covered +3
    Total
    46.5Over, 61 scored
    Moneyline
    49ers +140,Seahawks -166
    Expected score
    49ers 21.8,Seahawks 24.8Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    49ers 32,Seahawks 29The underdog won outright

    San Francisco won as a 3-point underdog in a game with seven combined turnovers, the most of any game this season, and moved to 5-0 on Eddy Pineiro's 43-yard field goal with 1:56 left. Mike Evans, playing through two fractured ribs, caught seven of 10 targets for 113 yards and a 2-yard touchdown from Brock Purdy. Christian McCaffrey scored on the ground for 17.3. The 49ers lost Deebo Samuel to a hamstring injury after a fumble. For Seattle, Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught five for 102 and a score, and Sam Darnold threw two interceptions, 10.3 points on a 16.6 projection.

    Fun stat, San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks

    Mike Evans scored 26.3 PPR points, almost double his 13.5 projection, while playing through two fractured ribs.

    Mike Evans: 7 catches on 10 targets, 113 receiving yards, 1 TD, 26.3 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks, against the projection

    1. Mike EvansWR, SF

      7 catches on 10 targets, 113 receiving yards, 1 TD

      26.3 PPR

      Projected 13.5
      +12.8 against the projection

    2. Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR, SEA

      5 catches on 8 targets, 102 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 carry, 16 rushing yards

      22.8 PPR

      Projected 23.2
      -0.4 against the projection

    3. Christian McCaffreyRB, SF

      11 carries, 68 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 3 targets, 15 receiving yards

      17.3 PPR

      Projected 18.9
      -1.6 against the projection

    4. Brock PurdyQB, SF

      19 of 29, 189 passing yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 5 carries, 6 rushing yards

      17.2 PPR

      Projected 17.6
      -0.4 against the projection

    5. Emanuel WilsonRB, SEA

      20 carries, 61 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 2 targets, 11 receiving yards; 1 lost fumble

      13.2 PPR

      Projected 12.6
      +0.6 against the projection

    6. Sam DarnoldQB, SEA

      18 of 29, 195 passing yards, 1 TD, 2 INT; 1 carry, 5 rushing yards

      10.3 PPR

      Projected 16.6
      -6.3 against the projection

    Value risers

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  14. Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons: Tyler Huntley forces overtime and wins it with a sneak

    Kickoff Oct 11, 2026, 8:20 PM EDT

    Final: Ravens30atFalcons23

    Closing spread
    Falcons -3Opened Ravens -4.5
    Against the spread
    Ravens covered +3
    Total
    44.5Over, 53 scored; opened 48.5
    Moneyline
    Ravens +142,Falcons -170
    Expected score
    Ravens 20.8,Falcons 23.8Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Ravens 30,Falcons 23The underdog won outright

    With Lamar Jackson out, Tyler Huntley completed 24 of 32 for 201 yards and two touchdowns and scored the overtime winner on a 1-yard keeper: 24.0 PPR points on a 12.0 projection. Derrick Henry ran 24 times for 102 yards, caught a touchdown and took a direct snap for the two-point conversion that tied it. Michael Penix was sacked with 27 seconds left in regulation, hurt his ribs and did not return, and Atlanta's first overtime snap was intercepted by Kyle Hamilton. Bijan Robinson scored 15.8 on a 24.4 projection, and Drake London caught seven for 118. Baltimore won as a 3-point underdog.

    Fun stat, Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons

    Tyler Huntley doubled his 12.0 projection with 24.0 PPR points, and his Dynasty PPR SF value rose 255, second among this week's starting quarterbacks only to Drake Maye.

    Tyler Huntley: 24 of 32, 201 passing yards, 2 TD; 6 carries, 20 rushing yards, 1 TD, 24.0 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons, against the projection

    1. Tyler HuntleyQB, BAL

      24 of 32, 201 passing yards, 2 TD; 6 carries, 20 rushing yards, 1 TD

      24.0 PPR

      Projected 12.0
      +12.0 against the projection

    2. Derrick HenryRB, BAL

      24 carries, 102 rushing yards; 1 catch on 2 targets, 18 receiving yards, 1 TD

      21.0 PPR

      Projected 18.0
      +3.0 against the projection

    3. Drake LondonWR, ATL

      7 catches on 11 targets, 118 receiving yards

      18.8 PPR

      Projected 17.3
      +1.5 against the projection

    4. Bijan RobinsonRB, ATL

      17 carries, 86 rushing yards; 4 catches on 7 targets, 32 receiving yards

      15.8 PPR

      Projected 24.4
      -8.6 against the projection

    5. Kyle PittsTE, ATL

      5 catches on 6 targets, 42 receiving yards, 1 TD

      15.2 PPR

      Projected 7.8
      +7.4 against the projection

    6. Zay FlowersWR, BAL

      8 catches on 9 targets, 53 receiving yards; 1 carry, 13 rushing yards

      14.6 PPR

      Projected 15.7
      -1.1 against the projection

    Value risers

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  15. Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams: Josh Allen runs for 121 and a blocked kick saves Buffalo in overtime

    Kickoff Oct 12, 2026, 8:15 PM EDT

    Final: Bills37atRams34

    Closing spread
    Rams -3.5Opened Rams -3
    Against the spread
    Bills covered +3.5
    Total
    55.5Over, 71 scored; opened 53.5
    Moneyline
    Bills +154,Rams -185
    Expected score
    Bills 26,Rams 29.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Bills 37,Rams 34The underdog won outright

    The highest-scoring game of the week, 71 points against a 55.5 total, needed overtime. Josh Allen completed only 12 passes but ran 10 times for 121 yards and a sneak, 31.5 PPR points. Matthew Stafford threw 54 times for 383 yards and three scores, and Puka Nacua caught 17 of 24 targets for 138 yards, 37.7 points, while Davante Adams caught two touchdowns. Gregory Rousseau blocked a Rams field goal in overtime and Tyler Bass won it from 45. James Cook scored twice. With DJ Moore inactive, Keon Coleman caught a touchdown. Buffalo won as a 3.5-point underdog.

    Fun stat, Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams

    Puka Nacua was targeted 24 times, the most of anyone this week, and caught 17 of them; his redraft value rose 746.

    Puka Nacua: 17 catches on 24 targets, 138 receiving yards, 1 TD; 2 carries, 9 rushing yards, 37.7 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams, against the projection

    1. Puka NacuaWR, LAR

      17 catches on 24 targets, 138 receiving yards, 1 TD; 2 carries, 9 rushing yards

      37.7 PPR

      Projected 20.7
      +17.0 against the projection

    2. Josh AllenQB, BUF

      12 of 19, 210 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 10 carries, 121 rushing yards, 1 TD

      31.5 PPR

      Projected 21.8
      +9.7 against the projection

    3. Matthew StaffordQB, LAR

      40 of 54, 383 passing yards, 3 TD

      27.3 PPR

      Projected 18.7
      +8.6 against the projection

    4. James CookRB, BUF

      25 carries, 111 rushing yards, 2 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 7 receiving yards; 1 lost fumble

      22.8 PPR

      Projected 15.4
      +7.4 against the projection

    5. Davante AdamsWR, LAR

      5 catches on 7 targets, 51 receiving yards, 2 TD

      22.1 PPR

      Projected 16.1
      +6.0 against the projection

    6. Ty JohnsonRB, BUF

      4 catches on 4 targets, 72 receiving yards

      11.2 PPR

      Projected 5.0
      +6.2 against the projection

    Value risers

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PPR points from the week's box scores. Projected is the Sleeper projection published for week 5, before any FF Beacon adjustment. Value moves are Dynasty PPR SF on FF Beacon and Redraft 1QB PPR on FF Beacon, from the last value on or before 2026-10-06 to the last on or before 2026-10-13.

Computed . Finals are derived from the two team-defense stat lines of each game. Lines are the closing numbers DraftKings posted, as ESPN reports them; the implied team totals are the closing total split by the closing spread.

Week 5, part 3 of 6

How the projections did: 53 percent, and low at receiver and tight end

The Sleeper projection was close to a coin flip again in week 5: 139 of 262 graded players beat it, 53 percent, and the average miss was 4.8 PPR points. It ran low at receiver and tight end, where 59 percent of graded players beat it, and high at running back, where only 41 percent did. Quarterbacks split exactly 15 and 15, with the widest average miss of any position at 6.5 points.

The season lists are the part to use. Brock Bowers has beaten his projection in all three graded games by an average of 9.1 points, and Kyren Williams, Derrick Henry, Kirk Cousins and Denzel Boston have each beaten it four times in five. On the other side, Tyson Bagent is 0 for 2 and Kyler Murray has beaten his projection once in four games and falls 7.1 points short of it on average.

How the Sleeper projection did in week 5

53 percent of graded players beat it, 59 percent at receiver and tight end, and only 41 percent at running back.

  • QB50% beat it, 15 of 30; average miss 6.5 points; lean +1.9
  • RB41% beat it, 29 of 71; average miss 4.6 points; lean -0.2
  • WR59% beat it, 60 of 102; average miss 4.7 points; lean +1
  • TE59% beat it, 35 of 59; average miss 4.2 points; lean +1.1
  • All53% beat it, 139 of 262; average miss 4.8 points; lean +0.8, all four positions

The line in each bar is 50 percent. Lean is actual minus projected on average: above zero means the projection ran low.

Season: beat it most reliably

  1. Brock BowersTE LV: beat it in 3 of 3 games, +9.1 a game against 14.7 projected
  2. Kyren WilliamsRB LAR: beat it in 4 of 5 games, +6.2 a game against 15.7 projected
  3. Derrick HenryRB BAL: beat it in 4 of 5 games, +5 a game against 17.4 projected
  4. Kirk CousinsQB LV: beat it in 4 of 5 games, +4.6 a game against 14.7 projected
  5. Denzel BostonWR CLE: beat it in 4 of 5 games, +4.5 a game against 9.3 projected

Season: furthest below it

  1. Jayden ReedWR GB: beat it in 0 of 2 games, -8.6 a game against 11.8 projected
  2. De'Von AchaneRB MIA: beat it in 0 of 3 games, -8.4 a game against 16.6 projected
  3. Tyson BagentQB CHI: beat it in 0 of 2 games, -7.9 a game against 14.4 projected
  4. Jauan JenningsWR MIN: beat it in 0 of 2 games, -7.4 a game against 8.9 projected
  5. Kyler MurrayQB MIN: beat it in 1 of 4 games, -7.1 a game against 17.5 projected

Computed . Graded against the Sleeper projection published for each week, in PPR, before any FF Beacon adjustment. A graded game is one where a projection above zero was published and the player took the field. Mean error is actual minus projected: above zero means the projection ran low. Season lists need 2 graded games; the reliable list counts players projected for 6 or more a game and the laggard list 8 or more.

Week 5, part 4 of 6

Injuries and availability: Lamar, Penix, Deebo and four running backs

The timeline below places every reported absence by its expected return. One line per player who matters for fantasy, dynasty first and redraft second:

Who is expected back when

Deebo Samuel is first back on the timeline around week 7 and Michael Pittman around week 9; most of this week's absences came with no timeline at all.

2 players have an expected return between week 7 (Deebo Samuel) and week 9 (Michael Pittman). 26 reports gave no timeline.

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Who is expected back when: every player, the status, the timeline as reported and the expected return week
PlayerTeamStatusTimeline as reportedExpected return
Deebo SamuelSFoutat least a couple of weeks (Samuel); out for season (Pearsall); at least 10 weeks (Stribling)Week 7
Michael PittmanPITirminimum of four gamesWeek 9
Antoine WinfieldTBoutNo timeline givenn/a
Breece HallNYJoutSundayn/a
Cam JurgensBALoutnext week at Clevelandn/a
Chris BrooksGBirNo timeline givenn/a
Christian GonzalezNEoutSunday's gamen/a
David MontgomeryHOUoutNo timeline givenn/a
Dillon GabrielCLEirNo timeline givenn/a
Edgerrin CooperGBoutNo timeline givenn/a
Javon HargraveGBoutNo timeline givenn/a
Jayden DanielsWASoutNo timeline givenn/a
Joe AltLACoutNo timeline givenn/a
Joey PorterDALoutNo timeline givenn/a
KC ConcepcionCLEoutNo timeline givenn/a
Lamar JacksonBALoutmiddle of the weekn/a
Micah ParsonsGBoutuncertainty about exactly when Parsons will returnn/a
Quentin JohnstonLACoutNo timeline givenn/a
Rashawn SlaterLACirNo timeline givenn/a
Reggie GilliamNEirNo timeline givenn/a
Roman WilsonPIToutNo timeline givenn/a
Saquon BarkleyPHIoutSundayn/a
Scott MatlockLACirNo timeline givenn/a
T.J. HockensonMINoutNo timeline givenn/a
Tank DellHOUirNo timeline givenn/a
TreVeyon HendersonNEoutNo timeline givenn/a
Trey AmosWASoutNo timeline givenn/a
Will ShipleyPHIoutcould sideline him multiple weeksn/a

No timeline given, 26 players

Injured reserve, 6

Out, 20

Computed . Players the period's Relays report as out, on injured reserve, on PUP or doubtful, by their newest report. The expected return is the later end of the reported timeline, counted from week 5; a player whose report gave no timeline is listed without one, and none is guessed.

Return planner: who is back in the next month

Samuel and Pittman are the only players with a stated return inside weeks 6 to 9; Lamar Jackson, Montgomery, Shipley and Henderson have no stated return.

2 players are expected back between week 6 and week 9.

  • Week 7Deebo SamuelWR, SF, reported as "at least a couple of weeks (Samuel); out for season (Pearsall); at least 10 weeks (Stribling)"
  • Week 9Michael PittmanWR, PIT, reported as "minimum of four games"

26 players had no timeline and are listed under the timeline above, by status.

Week 5, part 5 of 6

Moves and role changes: Harrison to Houston, Payton takes the play sheet

Week 5 lines for the players in this section

Daniels' 32.3 and Nabers' 29.1 were the week's return and volume stories; Montgomery, Shipley and Henderson all left early.

  1. Jayden DanielsQB, WAS vs NYG

    17 of 25, 199 passing yards; 9 carries, 103 rushing yards, 2 TD; 100% of snaps

    32.3 PPR

    Half 32.3Standard 32.3

  2. Malik NabersWR, NYG vs WAS

    11 catches on 20 targets, 121 receiving yards, 1 TD; 90% of snaps

    29.1 PPR

    Half 23.6Standard 18.1

  3. Mike EvansWR, SF vs SEA

    7 catches on 10 targets, 113 receiving yards, 1 TD; 63% of snaps

    26.3 PPR

    Half 22.8Standard 19.3

  4. Aaron JonesRB, MIN vs NO

    25 carries, 113 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 3 targets, 4 receiving yards; 1 lost fumble; 87% of snaps

    18.7 PPR

    Half 17.2Standard 15.7

  5. Rhamondre StevensonRB, NE vs LV

    13 carries, 64 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 3 targets, 21 receiving yards; 71% of snaps

    17.5 PPR

    Half 16.0Standard 14.5

  6. Michael PenixQB, ATL vs BAL

    19 of 32, 240 passing yards, 1 TD; 2 carries, 8 rushing yards; 95% of snaps

    14.4 PPR

    Half 14.4Standard 14.4

  7. Will ShipleyRB, PHI vs JAX

    5 carries, 6 rushing yards, 1 TD; 1 catch on 2 targets, 7 receiving yards; 21% of snaps

    8.3 PPR

    Half 7.8Standard 7.3

  8. TreVeyon HendersonRB, NE vs LV

    4 carries, 22 rushing yards; 1 catch on 1 target, 16 receiving yards; 16% of snaps

    4.8 PPR

    Half 4.3Standard 3.8

  9. Dameon PierceRB, PHI vs JAX

    11 carries, 14 rushing yards; 2 catches on 5 targets, -2 receiving yards; 77% of snaps

    3.2 PPR

    Half 2.2Standard 1.2

  10. Deebo SamuelWR, SF vs SEA

    2 catches on 3 targets, 21 receiving yards; 2 carries, 4 rushing yards; 1 lost fumble; 43% of snaps

    2.5 PPR

    Half 1.5Standard 0.5

  11. T.J. HockensonTE, MIN vs NO

    1 catch on 1 target, 7 receiving yards; 3% of snaps

    1.7 PPR

    Half 1.2Standard 0.7

  12. David MontgomeryRB, HOU vs TEN

    5 carries, 11 rushing yards; 14% of snaps

    1.1 PPR

    Half 1.1Standard 1.1

Computed . Week 5 box scores for the players the period's Relays name. A player missing from the table has no box score for the week. Defensive players carry defensive columns only, scored in Sleeper's default IDP scoring; their offensive columns are empty on purpose.

Week 5, part 6 of 6

What to do this week: claims, starts, a buy and a pass

Every call is tied to a report above and to a number on the site; the cards below link each one to the tool that runs it.

  • Claim Woody Marks everywhere: 12.5 PPR points on 15 carries and four catches the day Montgomery went down, and DeMeco Ryans says he will carry the load. Run the bid through the FAAB calculator.
  • Start Rhamondre Stevenson while Henderson's ankle is unknown: 17.5 PPR points and a redraft value up 467 to 3,652. Compare him with your flex in Who Should I Start.
  • Start Jaylen Warren every week: 36.8 PPR points on 188 yards from scrimmage, and a redraft value up 704 to 4,778.
  • Claim Keon Coleman in deeper leagues while DJ Moore's shoulder lingers: redraft value up 634 to 2,613, and the calculator's range is 7 to 11 percent of a budget.
  • Claim Tyler Higbee only as a tight end stream: 83 yards on five catches, a redraft rise of 645, and a 1 to 3 percent bid.
  • Buy Caleb Williams in dynasty superflex: his value fell 488 to 7,221 in the week Ben Johnson called his return close. Check the offer in the trade calculator.
  • Hold Lamar Jackson and Michael Penix everywhere until the midweek practice reports.
  • Pass on Stribling, whatever the redraft riser list says: he is out at least 10 weeks.

This week's calls, each with the tool that runs it

Two claims, three starts and two quarterback holds until the midweek practice reports.

Computed . Risers over the last seven days on FF Beacon, Redraft 1QB PPR, ranked outside the top 108 (a 12-team, 9-starter league's weekly starters), excluding players on the injury timeline. The bid range is the FF Beacon FAAB calculator at its default league shape (12 teams, 9 starters, medium need, 100 budget) as a percent of remaining budget; it is not a league-specific figure and no waiver add-rate data is used. Dynasty columns are Dynasty PPR SF on FF Beacon.

Biggest Dynasty PPR SF value moves of the week

Anthony Richardson rose 1,857, the biggest move of the week, and Omarion Hampton fell 682, the biggest drop of anyone who played.

The biggest rise is Anthony Richardson at +1,857.

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Biggest Dynasty PPR SF value moves of the week: every player and the seven-day change
PlayerPosTeamValue7-day change
Anthony RichardsonQBIND2,797+1,857
Bryce YoungQBCAR5,208+876
Kyren WilliamsRBLAR4,939+868
Darius CooperWRPHI723+551
Puka NacuaWRLAR8,471+542
Carnell TateWRTEN4,526+522
Roman WilsonWRPIT1,296+391
Malik NabersWRNYG6,642+388
Bucky IrvingRBTB3,530+388
Tetairoa McMillanWRCAR6,314+382
Michael WilsonWRARI2,988+376
Dohnte MeyersWRCIN546+346

Computed . Values from FF Beacon, Dynasty PPR SF. The move column is the change over the last seven days.

The same movers in dynasty and in redraft

Switch to Redraft 1QB PPR and Kyren Williams climbs 1,181 while Richardson falls 105, the gap between a superflex quarterback and a one-quarterback league.

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Showing Dynasty PPR SF.

Value movers by format: Dynasty PPR SF
PlayerPosTeamValue7-day changeRank
Anthony RichardsonQBIND2,797+1,85785
Bryce YoungQBCAR5,208+87635
Kyren WilliamsRBLAR4,939+86839
Omarion HamptonRBLAC4,261-68251
Jalen HurtsQBPHI5,708-59932
Darius CooperWRPHI723+551223
Tyler ShoughQBNO5,241-54334
Puka NacuaWRLAR8,471+5427
Carnell TateWRTEN4,526+52247
Caleb WilliamsQBCHI7,221-48816
DeVonta SmithWRPHI4,234-46152
Jeremiyah LoveRBARI6,751-41619
Marcus MariotaQBWAS324-412271
Amon-Ra St. BrownWRDET8,219-4088
Justin FieldsQBKC153-399363
Justin HerbertQBLAC4,845-39643
Roman WilsonWRPIT1,296+391166
Dalton KincaidTEBUF2,703-38988
Malik NabersWRNYG6,642+38820
Bucky IrvingRBTB3,530+38862
Tetairoa McMillanWRCAR6,314+38225
Ladd McConkeyWRLAC3,385-32965
Ashton JeantyRBLV7,305-28215
Jaylen WarrenRBPIT2,512+27895
Saquon BarkleyRBPHI2,969-24875
De'Von AchaneRBMIA5,042+24738
Tyler HigbeeTELAR445+177258
Keon ColemanWRBUF1,239+176178
AJ BarnerTESEA1,140-149190
Mike GesickiTECIN639+64235
Kaleb JohnsonRBGB769-56220
Christian McCaffreyRBSF4,855-4841
Ted HurstWRTB1,308-38164
Jadarian PriceRBSEA2,810-2681
De'Zhaun StriblingWRSF1,803+25114
Joe MixonRBn/a343+21269

Computed . Values from FF Beacon: Dynasty PPR SF on FF Beacon; Redraft 1QB PPR on FF Beacon. The move column is the change over the last seven days.

Week 5, questions people ask

Questions people ask

Will Lamar Jackson play in week 6?

Not decided yet. He missed the 30 to 23 overtime win in Atlanta with a sprained left ankle, and on October 12 Jesse Minter said he is definitely doing better, with more known by the middle of the week. NFL Network reported some hope he plays against Cleveland. The model projects him for 20.6 points if he does. His Dynasty PPR SF value fell 318 to 8,485.

How bad is Michael Penix's rib injury?

Not considered serious, according to a report on October 12. He was hurt on a sack with 27 seconds left in regulation against Baltimore and did not return. Atlanta wants to see him practice before deciding whether he starts against Chicago on Sunday. The model projects him for 15.3 points.

Who did the Texans trade for?

Marvin Harrison Jr. Houston sent Arizona 2027 second- and sixth-round picks for Harrison and a 2027 seventh-round pick, and announced the deal after the 26 to 3 win over Tennessee. He has 19.5 PPR points in four games this season; his value rose 205 in Dynasty PPR SF and 300 in Redraft 1QB PPR.

How long is Deebo Samuel out?

At least a couple of weeks with a hamstring injury, Kyle Shanahan said on October 12. San Francisco also lost Ricky Pearsall for the season and De'Zhaun Stribling for at least 10 weeks, and Mike Evans is playing through two fractured ribs.

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