Week 5 unleashed fantasy fireworks across the board. Dak Prescott carved up the Jets with four passing TDs, anchoring top QB performances and reaffirming Dallas as a reliable fantasy staple. Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield each flashed upside in high-scoring games, while Justin Fields closed strong in the fourth. Christian McCaffrey and Rico Dowdle led the RB corps with explosive totals, and Puka Nacua continued his steady march at receiver alongside a rising rookie in Emeka Egbuka.

At tight end, AJ Barner, Jake Ferguson and Darren Waller paved the way with double-digit scores, while Houston’s kicking game and defense carried several fantasy squads. The week highlighted the value of streaming defenses and kickers, with the Texans, Titans and Saints delivering standout DST performances and several long-range kicks from top-10 kickers. Week 5 underscored the volatility and upside baked into standard-PPR rosters.