Week 5 Fantasy Fallout Forces Waiver Scramble as Models Shake Up Start/Sit Calls

Model-driven rankings plus fresh injury reports are reshaping start-sit decisions for a bye-thinned slate.

Overview

Season-ending losses to Malik Nabers and Tyreek Hill and a hamstring absence for Lamar Jackson are driving urgent lineup pivots.
Week 5 byes for the Falcons, Bears, Packers and Steelers further squeeze rosters and elevate waiver and streaming value.
Bleacher Report spotlights Jaxson Dart as a stopgap QB with dual-threat appeal and wide availability across Yahoo and ESPN leagues.
With Bucky Irving ruled out, Tampa Bay’s Rachaad White is labeled a must-add, while Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton and rookie Elic Ayomanor headline WR pickups.
SportsLine’s model, via CBS Sports, fades DeVonta Smith based on usage and matchup and elevates Colts QB Daniel Jones into the top tier against the Raiders.