Week 5 knocked several fantasy managers off balance as a slate of players underperformed across QB, RB, WR, and TE. Cooper Rush and Geno Smith delivered subpar showings, while rookies and veterans at RB and WR struggled to produce consistent fantasy value. The piece flags which names are still trustable moving forward and which quantities might rebound against softer matchups in Week 6.

Targets for bounce-back potential span multiple positions, with explanations on how volume, opponent, and in-game role could shift expectations. The analysis also surfaces late-stage obvious fades and identifies sleepers who flashed upside despite disappointing Week 5 totals.

Arizona's Week 5 collapse reshapes the fantasy landscape: Emari Demercado's 72-yard touchdown was wiped out by review, sparking a Titans rally to a 22-21 win. Demercado carried the load in the absence of Conner and Benson, but a costly fumble and a heated sideline moment with coach Jonathan Gannon cast a cloud over Arizona's backfield plan. The Cardinals' defense also faltered late, amplifying uncertainty for fantasy schedulers heading into next week.