Cleveland sits 1-5 as Stefanski faces mounting pressure and locker-room tensions. The piece pins the woes on Andrew Berry’s cap-centric roster strategy, an fragile offensive line, and a wide-receiver group led by Jeudy that hasn’t hit expectations. With 11 games remaining, the franchise must translate talent into wins or risk a regime shakeup amid questions about development and long-term vision.

Rookie waiver targets surge as Week 6 approaches. Mason Taylor has seized the Jets’ TE1 role with a rising target share and trust from the quarterback, making him a prime add in all formats. Brashard Smith and Tez Johnson offer late-round upside for KC and TB, while Jaxson Dart’s rushing floor gives a solid QB2/dual threat path. Isaiah Bond is creeping into Browns lineups after a growing target pattern. Omarion Hampton and Ashton Jeanty flashed big-week upside for Chargers and Raiders, with Tank Dell as a steady late-season comparison.

Prices rise on high-upside rookies even when rosters are crowded. Mike Evans’ absence and Tillman’s injury status add intrigue, while deep leagues can chase touchdown-ready upside from Johnson and the backfield surprises in KC. The piece stresses patience with rookies and highlights the evolving roles that can swing fantasy playoff chances.

Cooper Kupp's fantasy value has cooled in Seattle as age and a long injury history limit upside. Week 5 looks dicey, pushing many managers toward benching or dropping him in shallower leagues.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba has surged as Seattle's top fantasy option, while Isaiah Bond in Cleveland is emerging as a viable late‑season target if Cedric Tillman remains sidelined. Houston's Stroud connection with Christian Kirk also hints at improved ancillary value in the Texans' passing attack.

Waiver priorities center on Bond and Kirk, with Dillon Gabriel and other Browns receivers in the mix. Use the Who Should I Pick Up tool to compare options and optimize Week 5 lineups and rest‑of‑season upside.

Week 5 WR injury updates shake fantasy rosters. Malik Nabers is done for 2025 with an ACL tear, landing on IR and forcing Saints to pivot. Tyreek Hill dislocated knee ends his season. CeeDee Lamb's high ankle sprain suggests a multiweek absence. Terry McLaurin looks ready to return in Week 5 after a quad injury. Mike Evans hamstring sidelined with a potential 6-7 week timeline. Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings carry uncertain Week 5 status, while Cedric Tillman is out multiple weeks with a hamstring. These injuries lift waiver targets and shift where managers search for weekly fantasy points.