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.

Ravens' season hit a new low with a 44-10 home loss to Houston, dropping Baltimore to 1-4 as Cooper Rush tossed three interceptions. CJ Stroud carved through the Ravens for 244 yards and four TDs on 23-of-27, while Derrick Henry managed 33 yards on 15 carries. Baltimore's defense surrendered 30+ points again, and Harbaugh called the effort a surprise and a disappointment. Houston showed efficiency on offense and a poised, balanced attack. The bye week arrives as Baltimore seeks answers and a reset, while Houston riders momentum into the next test.