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.

London Week 5 kicks off with Minnesota at Cleveland in a high-stakes, early-morning MNF. Addison is a high-risk, high-reward play for the Vikings as OL issues threaten snaps, while Jefferson anchors the aerial attack. Mason remains a low-end RB2 despite a brutal matchup, and Hockenson sits as a risky TE play in a pass-first game plan. Browns’ upside comes through Jeudy and Njoku, with Bond stepping up if Tillman misses more time. Thielen sits as a potential fade; the slate centers on who can leverage volume in a London setting.

Across the matchup, the start/sit chart emphasizes volatility and upside: expect pass-heavy scripts, limited run-game efficiency, and a handful of upside plays for savvy fantasy managers. Use the tool to weigh Addison, Jeudy, Njoku, and Ford against the surrounding injury news and game tempo to set a smart Week 5 lineup.

Week 5 fantasy decisions center on a London-bound Browns, a banged-up Vikings OL, and a slate of versatile pass-cunters. Dillon Gabriel starts in London with mobility that could lift the offense, while Carson Wentz offers low-end Superflex upside against a stout Browns front. Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson present ceiling plays, but Cleveland’s line injuries temper expectations. Quinshon Judkins and Jordan Mason should gain sizable workload; David Njoku, Jerry Jeudy, and Adam Thielen remain viable depending on matchup and format. The enhanced Who Should I Start tool guides up to four-player comparisons with scoring format, news, and bye weeks in mind.