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Week 5 Fantasy Reset: Season-Ending WR Injuries Force Rapid Rankings, Waiver and Start/Sit Shifts

Week 5 byes heighten urgency as Jaylen Waddle, Wan'Dale Robinson and Woody Marks move into priority roles for fantasy managers.

Overview

  • Tyreek Hill’s multi‑ligament knee injury and surgery end his season, elevating Jaylen Waddle to Miami’s clear WR1 as routes and targets redistribute across the Dolphins’ receiving corps.
  • With Malik Nabers out for the year (ACL), the Giants are expanding Wan'Dale Robinson’s outside and slot usage, with Darius Slayton positioned to see additional targets.
  • Puka Nacua continues an elite early pace in volume and efficiency, underpinning WR1 rankings entering Week 5 across multiple outlets.
  • Houston’s backfield has flipped, with rookie Woody Marks out‑touching and out‑producing Nick Chubb in Week 4 (21 touches, 119 yards, two TDs) and drawing start/waiver priority.
  • The first major byes (Bears, Falcons, Packers, Steelers) are driving heavy roster churn, updated rankings, and drop lists, with rookies like Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton gaining traction after breakout Week 4 usage.