The Browns’ defense sparked a pivotal turnover day, forcing two fumbles against Minnesota as Shelby Harris and Isaiah Maguire stamped the edge. A late fourth-quarter sequence, started by a strip and reinforced by Alex Wright’s earlier pressure, shifted momentum and kept Cleveland ahead. With the offense needing to sustain drives, the Browns D/ST offers a risky yet enticing fantasy upside this week, especially against teams with shaky ball security.

Minnesota’s London test left the Vikings with a clear backfield question after Jordan Mason left the field with a leg issue late in the third quarter, moments after scoring. Zavier Scott stepped in during Mason’s absence, while Cam Akers supplied punch with a Wildcat TD pass to Josh Oliver and CJ Ham filled multiple roles on third downs. Cleveland used Njoku’s third‑quarter TD to grab the lead, but Minnesota’s depth could shape the next few games as Mason’s status remains uncertain.

Fantasy managers should track Mason’s health and Scott’s workload, while Akers’ versatility keeps his fantasy ceiling high if Mason misses more time. Ham’s dependable pass‑blocking and third‑down usage add a floor, and Njoku remains a reliable target for Cleveland as the offense schemes around its trusted playmakers.

Overall, London exposed Minnesota’s depth but also highlighted upside for multiple players if Mason sits, with Akers and Scott serving as plausible Week 6 keepers or DFS plays depending on Mason’s status.

Week 5 sneaky starts lean on rushing upside, pass-catching roles, and waiver-fillers to weather byes and injuries. Jaxson Dart’s legs keep him fantasy-relevant, while Sam Darnold offers a safe floor. Bryce Young carries upside against Miami’s leaky defense. Rachaad White anchors if Irving sits, with Demercado, Carter, and Scott sharing work in heated backfields. Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson, Bond, Franklin, Mims, JuJu, Waller, Taylor, and Strange provide flexible paths in deeper rosters.

Waiver targets emerge as Nabers exits, with Waller primed for red-zone work and several streaming tight ends in Mason Taylor and Brenton Strange. Broncos’ Franklin and Mims offer big-play potential, and the Jets/ Giants offense paths deepen with multiple receiving options. In short, rostering depth pieces who see passing-down work and red-zone opportunities anchors fantasy lineups this week.