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Week 5 Fantasy Reset: Injuries Reshape Lineups, Woody Marks Leads Waiver Targets

Late-week injury reports are driving waiver moves, start/sit decisions, QB streamers.

Overview

  • Season-ending blows to Malik Nabers and Tyreek Hill, plus James Conner’s loss and Trey Benson’s IR stint, have opened immediate roles for replacements across fantasy rosters.
  • Rookie RB Woody Marks surged with 69 rushing yards, 50 receiving yards and two touchdowns, with multiple outlets projecting a growing share in Houston’s backfield.
  • Arizona’s backfield is in flux as Emari Demercado draws priority-add status while Michael Carter says he will start, with ESPN noting Demercado’s passing-down upside.
  • Quarterback outlook tightens with Brock Purdy ruled out, Jayden Daniels cleared to practice but still questionable, Lamar Jackson listed as doubtful, and four teams on bye (ATL, CHI, GB, PIT).
  • Darren Waller reignited interest with two touchdowns in his Miami return and is trending to play after limited practice, offering red-zone help in an offense now missing Hill.