Pat Mayo's Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings 2026 | Stats, Sits, Sleepers & Busts

Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings

Pat Mayo and Ian Hartitz break down the comprehensive Week 5 fantasy football rankings, tier-by-tier analysis, and crucial waiver wire/streaming targets. They discuss running back workloads (featuring insights on Bijan Robinson, Brian Robinson, Will Shipley, and Bucky Irving), wide receiver injury updates (including Malik Nabers and D.J. Moore), and the quarterback landscape (evaluating Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Drake Maye, and the top pickup of the week, Jacoby Brissett). Plus, get deep-dive strategies for guillotine leagues, tight end streaming options, and defense/special teams (DST) stashes for the weeks ahead.

Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings: STARTS, SITS, SLEEPERS & BUSTS + HOT PICKUPS

RANKINGS LAST UPDATED 10/6 | SET TO 1/2 PPR

Week 5 RB Injuries

• Saquon Barkley (hamstring) — Leaning OUT

• Kyle Monangai (thumb) — Expected IN

• Jeremiyah Love (ankle) — Leaning IN

• Breece Hall (quad) — Leaning OUT

• Zach Charbonnet (knee) — OUT

• Rico Dowdle (toe) — Questionable

• Chris Brooks (ankle) — Questionable

• Kyle Juszczyk (knee) — Expecetd OUT

• Tank Bigsby (core) — PLACED ON IR

Week 5 RB Rankings

1. Jahmyr Gibbs - @ARI

2. Bijan Robinson - vs BAL

3. Kyren Williams - vs BUF

4. Chase Brown - @MIA

5. Derrick Henry - @ATL

6. Christian McCaffrey - @SEA

7. Jonathan Taylor - @PIT

8. James Cook - @LAR

9. Jaylen Warren - vs IND

10. Javonte Williams - vs TB

11. Ashton Jeanty - @NE

12. Braelon Allen - vs CLE

13. Bhayshul Tuten - vs PHI

14. Emanuel Wilson - vs SF

15. Will Shipley - @JAX

16. Cam Skattebo - @WAS

17. Aaron Jones Sr. - @NO

18. Bucky Irving - @DAL

19. D'Andre Swift - @GB

20. Jeremiyah Love - vs DET

21. RJ Harvey - @LAC

22. Quinshon Judkins - @NYJ

23. Ollie Gordon II - vs CIN

24. Kyle Monangai - @GB

25. Rhamondre Stevenson - vs LV

26. TreVeyon Henderson - vs LV

27. David Montgomery - @TEN

28. Tony Pollard - vs HOU

29. Omarion Hampton - vs DEN

30. Tyler Allgeier - vs DET

31. Brian Robinson - vs BAL

32. Alvin Kamara - vs MIN

33. Blake Corum - vs BUF

34. J.K. Dobbins - @LAC

35. Woody Marks - @TEN

36. Chris Rodriguez - vs PHI

37. Kenneth Gainwell - @DAL

38. Keaton Mitchell - vs DEN

39. Kaleb Johnson - vs CHI

40. Austin Ekeler - vs NYG

41. Jacory Croskey-Merritt - vs NYG

42. Kendre Miller - vs MIN

43. Kaelon Black - @SEA

44. George Holani - vs SF

45. Samaje Perine - @MIA

46. Tyjae Spears - vs HOU

47. Sean Tucker - @DAL

48. Justice Hill - @ATL

49. Ty Johnson - @LAR

50. MarShawn Lloyd - vs CHI

51. Raheim Sanders - @NYJ

52. Mike Washington Jr. - @NE

53. Jaylen Wright - vs CIN

54. Najee Harris - @WAS

55. CJ Donaldson - vs MIN

56. Ray Davis - @LAR

57. Sione Vaki - @ARI

58. Seth McGowan - @PIT

59. Kimani Vidal - vs DEN

60. Tyler Badie - @LAC

61. Isaiah Davis - vs CLE

62. Roschon Johnson - @GB

63. Jaleel McLaughlin - @NYJ

64. Kaytron Allen - vs NYG

65. Tyler Goodson - vs TB

66. Velus Jones Jr. - vs SF

67. Bam Knight - vs DET

68. Craig Reynolds - vs NYG

69. Nichlos Singleton - vs HOU

Week 5 WR Injuries

• Ladd McConkey (foot) — Leaning OUT

• Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) — Leaning OUT

• Tee Higgins (groin) — Questionable

• D.J. Moore (shoulder) — Questionable

• Pat Bryant (ankle) — OUT

• Justin Jefferson (ankle) — Questionable

• Adonai Mitchell (finger) — Questionable

• Mack Hollins (calf) — Leaning OUT

• Jalen Nailor (concussion) — Leaning OUT

• Devonta Smith (hamstring) — Leaning OUT

• Terry McLaurin (hamstring) — Leaning OUT

• Caleb Douglas (ankle) — Leaning OUT

• Keenan Allen (groin) — Leaning OUT

• Rashee Rice (hamstring) — ON BYE WEEK

• Jalen Coker (quad) — ON BYE WEEK

• Tyquan Thornton (ankle) — OUT FOR SEASON

• Jaylin Lane (leg) — OUT FOR SEASON

Week 5 WR Rankings

1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - vs SF

2. Puka Nacua - vs BUF

3. CeeDee Lamb - vs TB

4. Amon-Ra St. Brown - @ARI

5. Nico Collins - @TEN

6. Tee Higgins - @MIA

7. Chris Olave - vs MIN

8. Drake London - vs BAL

9. Malik Nabers - @WAS

10. Justin Jefferson - @NO

11. Davante Adams - vs BUF

12. George Pickens - vs TB

13. Michael Wilson - vs DET

14. Garrett Wilson - vs CLE

15. Parker Washington - vs PHI

16. Christian Watson - vs CHI

17. Matthew Golden - vs CHI

18. Mike Evans - @SEA

19. Zay Flowers - @ATL

20. Luther Burden III - @GB

21. D.J. Moore - @LAR

22. Jaylen Waddle - @LAC

23. Stefon Diggs - vs NYG

24. Jameson Williams - @ARI

25. Romeo Doubs - vs LV

26. Josh Downs - @PIT

27. Denzel Boston - @NYJ

28. Malik Washington - vs CIN

29. Devaughn Vele - vs MIN

30. Carnell Tate - vs HOU

31. DK Metcalf - vs IND

32. Deebo Samuel Sr. - @SEA

33. Jakobi Meyers - vs PHI

34. Tre Tucker - @NE

35. Rome Odunze - @GB

36. Courtland Sutton - @LAC

37. Jordan Addison - @NO

38. KC Concepcion Jr. - @NYJ

39. DeMario Douglas - vs LV

40. Keon Coleman - @LAR

41. Khalil Shakir - @LAR

42. Chris Godwin - @DAL

43. Michael Pittman Jr. - vs IND

44. Dohnte Meyers - @MIA

45. Wan'Dale Robinson - vs HOU

46. Emeka Egbuka - @DAL

47. Tre' Harris - vs DEN

48. Darius Cooper - @JAX

49. Dontayvion Wicks - @JAX

50. Rashid Shaheed - vs SF

51. Marvin Harrison Jr. - vs DET

52. Rashod Bateman - @ATL

53. Kalif Raymond - @GB

54. Antonio Williams - vs NYG

55. Makai Lemon - @JAX

56. Josh Cameron - vs PHI

57. Malachi Fields - @WAS

58. Xavier Hutchinson - @TEN

59. Ryan Flournoy - vs TB

60. Roman Wilson - vs IND

61. Ashton Dulin - @PIT

62. Chris Bell - vs CIN

63. Isaiah Williams - vs CLE

64. Brian Thomas Jr. - vs PHI

65. Efton Chism III - vs LV

66. Cody White - @NE

67. Quentin Johnston - vs DEN

68. Kayshon Boutte - @TEN

69. Cooper Kupp - vs SF

70. Jerry Jeudy - @NYJ

71. Isaac TeSlaa - @ARI

72. Ted Hurst - @DAL

73. Joshua Palmer - @LAR

74. Jaylin Noel - @TEN

75. Mitchell Tinsley - @MIA

76. Laquon Treadwell - @PIT

77. Konata Mumpfield - vs BUF

78. Darnell Mooney - @WAS

79. Jauan Jennings - @NO

80. Treylon Burks - vs NYG

81. Dyami Brown - vs NYG

82. Kyle Williams - vs LV

83. Kendrick Bourne - vs DET

84. Brandin Cooks - @SEA

85. Jahan Dotson - vs BAL

86. Devontez Walker - @ATL

87. Elijah Sarratt - @ATL

88. Marvin Mims Jr. - @LAC

89. Elic Ayomanor - vs HOU

90. Calvin Ridley - vs HOU

Week 5 QB Injuries

• Lamar Jackson (ankle) — Leaning OUT

• Baker Mayfield (thumb) —Expected OUT

• Caleb Williams (hamstring) — OUT

• Jayden Daniels (elbow) — Leaning IN

Week 5 QB Rankings

1. Josh Allen - @LAR

2. Jared Goff - @ARI

3. Dak Prescott - vs TB

4. Joe Burrow - @MIA

5. Matthew Stafford - vs BUF

6. Brock Purdy - @SEA

7. Trevor Lawrence - vs PHI

8. Jacoby Brissett - vs DET

9. C.J. Stroud - @TEN

10. Tyler Shough - vs MIN

11. Drake Maye - vs LV

12. Jayden Daniels - vs NYG

13. Jalen Hurts - @JAX

14. Kirk Cousins - @NE

15. Jameis Winston - @WAS

16. Sam Darnold - vs SF

17. Jordan Love - vs CHI

18. Deshaun Watson - @NYJ

19. Kyler Murray - @NO

20. Tyson Bagent - @GB

21. Bo Nix - @LAC

22. Aaron Rodgers - vs IND

23. Justin Herbert - vs DEN

24. Michael Penix Jr. - vs BAL

25. Cam Ward - vs HOU

26. Daniel Jones - @PIT

27. Geno Smith - vs CLE

28. Malik Willis - vs CIN

29. Jalon Daniels - @DAL

30. Tyler Huntley - @ATL

Week 5 TE Injuries

• Mason Taylor (thumb) — Questionable

• Colby Parkinson (knee/shoulder) — Questionable

• Dallas Goedert (knee) — Leaning OUT

Week 5 TE Rankings

1. Brock Bowers - @NE

2. Trey McBride - vs DET

3. George Kittle - @SEA

4. Dalton Kincaid - @LAR

5. Sam LaPorta - @ARI

6. Tucker Kraft - vs CHI

7. Juwan Johnson - vs MIN

8. Tyler Warren - @PIT

9. Tyler Higbee - vs BUF

10. Isaiah Likely - @WAS

11. Kenyon Sadiq - vs CLE

12. Mike Gesicki - @MIA

13. Harold Fannin Jr. - @NYJ

14. T.J. Hockenson - @NO

15. Colston Loveland - @GB

16. Brenton Strange - vs PHI

17. Michael Mayer - @NE

18. Cade Otton - @DAL

19. Mark Andrews - @ATL

20. Jake Ferguson - vs TB

21. Greg Dulcich - vs CIN

22. Pat Freiermuth - vs IND

23. Oronde Gadsden II - vs DEN

24. Chigoziem Okonkwo - vs NYG

25. Dalton Schultz - @TEN

26. AJ Barner - vs SF

27. Hunter Henry - vs LV

28. Darnell Washington - vs IND

29. Zach Ertz - @JAX

30. Kyle Pitts - vs BAL

31. Evan Engram - @LAC

32. Noah Fant - vs MIN

33. Jonnu Smith - vs CHI

34. Eli Raridon - vs LV

35. Gunnar Helm - vs HOU

Week 5 DST Rankings

1. Minnesota Vikings - @NO

2. Denver Broncos - @LAC

3. Cincinnati Bengals - @MIA

4. Houston Texans - @TEN

5. Jacksonville Jaguars - vs PHI

6. Pittsburgh Steelers - vs IND

7. Indianapolis Colts - @PIT

8. Baltimore Ravens - @ATL

9. Washington Commanders - vs NYG

10. Dallas Cowboys - vs TB

11. Chicago Bears - @GB

12. Detroit Lions - @ARI

13. Cleveland Browns - @NYJ

14. New England Patriots - vs LV

15. Las Vegas Raiders - @NE

16. Seattle Seahawks - vs SF

17. New York Jets - vs CLE

18. New York Giants - @WAS

19. New Orleans Saints - vs MIN

20. Philadelphia Eagles - @JAC