Kendrick Bourne steps into the focal point for San Francisco as injuries thin the Niners’ pass catchers, delivering a Week 5 breakout and a clear Week 6 target floor. Sean Tucker slides into TB’s RB2 role behind White with Bucky Irving out, while Tutu Atwell earns Stafford’s trust and offers flex upside. Bryce Young is a Week 6 streamer vs Dallas, with other strong streaming options at D/ST and kicker, plus a robust stash list behind Purdy.

The waiver stash includes Mac Jones and Dillon Gabriel as QB bets if Purdy misses more time, Cam Akers and Jaydon Blue in the backfield, and Demarcus Robinson, Isiah Bond, and Jake Tonges as deeper Niners options. Texans and Vikings enter Week 6 on byes, shaping rosters for the short week and long grind ahead.

Rome Odunze is on a tear, pushing toward the Bears' single-season receiving TD record as he sits with five scores in four games. Calibrated with Caleb Williams, he looks like a weekly anchor in red-zone and big-play scenarios, making fantasy managers circle him as a must-start option down the stretch. Chicago’s plan revolves around him, and if health cooperates, Odunze projects an uptick that could push him into historic Bears territory.

The rest of the season could bring a running back upgrade for Chicago as GM Ryan Poles eyes help on the ground. A midseason swap for a veteran back could unlock the offense’s ceiling, easing the load on Williams and Odunze while stabilizing the rushing attack. Austin Booker’s return could alter the pass rush and the defensive tempo, too.

On defense, Kevin Byard is playing at a high level, with secondary reinforcements on the way from injury. If Taj Edwards and Kyler Gordon return healthy, the back seven could improve enough to help the whole unit, including Booker who could lead the team in sacks upon activation. Cairo Santos has demonstrated reliability and could further extend his range, potentially hitting a career-long kick this year.

The Bears face a crucial bye week with a tackle puzzle that could reshape their offense. Wright’s elbow could force Trapilo into the lineup at right tackle, while Benedet and Jones rotate at left; a Wright-to-left move might unlock Trapilo at right if he can’t handle the left side. Trapilo’s 40-snap look hinted at a potential immediate role, with Benedet emerging as a credible option on the edge.

Meanwhile, Williams showed clutch poise on a late drive, Odunze is posting elite receiving numbers, Santos nailed all four field goals, and Blackwell’s block preserved a 25-24 win. Johnson now has a bye to sharpen protections and test the Wright–Trapilo dynamic, aiming to maximize the offense down the stretch.