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Week 5 Fantasy Waivers: Woody Marks Tops Adds as Injuries and Breakouts Reorder Boards

Usage shifts from Week 4 and the opening of bye weeks are forcing quick roster moves for managers hunting short-term volume.

Overview

  • Houston rookie Woody Marks seized lead-back work over Nick Chubb and produced 119 yards with two touchdowns, making him a consensus priority pickup.
  • Kenneth Gainwell cashed in after Jaylen Warren’s surprise inactive, totaling 134 yards and two scores, though Pittsburgh’s Week 5 bye and Warren’s possible Week 6 return temper expectations.
  • Giants WR Malik Nabers is believed to have torn his ACL, elevating Wan'Dale Robinson into a volume-driven role that positions him as a widely recommended add in PPR formats.
  • Rookie QB Jaxson Dart’s first start (111 passing yards, 54 rushing yards, two total TDs) showcased a usable rushing floor, but his passing outlook is dimmer without Nabers.
  • Week 5 byes begin for the Falcons, Bears, Packers and Steelers, increasing demand for streamers, with Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (8-98-1 in Week 4) viewed as a startable option in all formats.