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Week 5 Fantasy Waiver Priorities Shift After Major Injuries

Managers are recalibrating around new workloads, with several rookies and returnees moving into starting consideration.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report major losses including Malik Nabers (ACL, season over) and Trey Benson (meniscus, IR 4–6 weeks), with Tyreek Hill also listed as out for the year pending official team confirmation.
  • Rookie RBs headline pickups as Woody Marks delivers a two-touchdown breakout and Kenneth Gainwell earns a larger role following Pittsburgh backfield injuries.
  • Arizona backfield clarity is evolving: Emari Demercado is a priority add after Conner’s season-ending injury and Benson’s absence, though ClutchPoints notes Michael Carter said he will start.
  • With Jaxson Dart taking over in New York after Nabers’ injury, Darius Slayton is positioned for a target bump in an offense likely to chase points.
  • Darren Waller’s two-touchdown Miami debut boosts his TE value despite a limited practice with a hip issue, while managers are stashing Kendre Miller and widely dropping Geno Smith.