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October 6, 2025
NFL Week 5: PFF Team of the Week, Player Awards
Gordon McGuinness
PFF
NFL Week 5: PFF Team of the Week, Player Awards

Stefon Diggs posted a 92.2 PFF receiving grade against his former team, the Bills, on SNF, drawing 12 targets and averaging 6.35 yards per route run—the top WR mark in the league this week.

Emeka Egbuka followed with a rookie burst, leading Week 5 in receiving yards (163) with an 86.9 PFF grade, 4.66 YPRR, and his fifth TD of the year.

Week 5 honors went to Diggs (Offensive Player), Campbell (Defensive Player), Egbuka (Rookie), and Philadelphia’s O-line (Unit of the Week), while PFF+ tools continue to sharpen fantasy projections and prop bets.

With Stefon Diggs posting the top Week 5 WR grade and 12 targets, should fantasy managers treat him as the anchor of their lineups moving forward?How does Emeka Egbuka's Week 5 breakout affect dynasty and redraft expectations for Tampa Bay's receiving corps?What is the realistic floor and ceiling for Will Anderson Jr. in IDP formats over the next 4-6 weeks?Could the Eagles' Week 5 Offensive Line of the Week result in more consistent fantasy production for PHI pass-catchers?
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https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-5-pff-team-of-th..

October 6, 2025
Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka, Seahawks Jaxon Smith-Njigba with big game
@DispatchAlerts
The Columbus Dispatch
Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka, Seahawks Jaxon Smith-Njigba with big game

Two Buckeyes, two breakout NFL nights. Emeka Egbuka roared in his first Buccaneers appearance against Seattle, piling up 7 receptions for 163 yards and a TD in a 38-35 win. Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered with 8 catches for 132 yards and a TD for the Seahawks, in a game that underscored the Buckeyes’ WR pipeline at the highest level. Marvin Harrison Jr. added a late Cardinals spark with 4 grabs for 98 yards, while former Seahawk Richard Sherman called it an OSU WR showcase. Brian Hartline amplified the moment with a nudge about how the Buckeyes are influencing the league.

The weekend spotlighted the NFL’s continued OSU imprint and offered a blueprint for evaluating rookie receivers who flashed in Week 5. The eye-test suggested both Egbuka and Smith-Njigba can sustain opportunistic roles given workload and design, while Harrison Jr. showed off big-play ability for Arizona. The returns for fantasy managers hinge on target share, matchup leverage, and how defenses game-plan around this veteran-to-young WR bridge in real time.

Based on this Week 5 Buckeyes-NFL showcase, which rookie Buckeyes WR has the highest fantasy ceiling the rest of the season and why?How should fantasy managers leverage Harrison Jr.’s early-season upside in dynasty leagues?Which matchup types should fantasy managers target to maximize Egbuka and Smith-Njigba’s production this season?What is the most actionable takeaway for bettors from this Buckeyes NFL showcase?
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https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/foot..

October 6, 2025
Baker Mayfield outduels Sam Darnold in 2018 NFL Draft rivalry shootout
@TheNFLWire
Touchdown Wire
Baker Mayfield outduels Sam Darnold in 2018 NFL Draft rivalry shootout
Two 2018 draft rivals clash in a late-season showdown that doubles as a fantasy case study. Darnold threw 4 TDs and 341 yards to power Seattle, while Mayfield answered with 379 yards, linking with Emeka Egbuka on a 7-target night as a late drive sealed the win with a field goal. Seattle’s offense looked refreshed, and Mayfield’s bravado in Tampa Bay adds volatility and upside for fantasy managers, especially with rookie JSN and Egbuka flashing as high-upside targets.
Which matchup is the best predictor of a Mayfield fantasy blow-up in the near term?Who is Seattle’s true fantasy breakout candidate after this game?Should you prioritize Darnold or Mayfield as a streaming pick this week?What’s the safest DFS stack involving Mayfield and the TB offense?
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https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nf..

October 5, 2025
Studs and duds from the Bucs' Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks
@TheBucsWire
Buccaneers Wire
Studs and duds from the Bucs' Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks
Emeka Egbuka flashed as Tampa Bay’s top playmaker, grabbing 7 catches for 163 yards and a TD to anchor a high-scoring affair with Seattle. Baker Mayfield was surgical, piling up 379 yards and 2 TDs as the connection with Egbuka fueled the offense amid a leaky defense. Lavonte David’s late interception sealed the win, while the Bucs’ defense surrendered big yardage in a frantic Week 5 shootout that keeps fantasy managers eyeing the upside of their passing game.
Given Egbuka's breakout, should fantasy managers elevate him to weekly WR2 status or bench him for easier matchups?How does Egbuka's rise affect Baker Mayfield's week-to-week fantasy potential?Is Lavonte David a viable streamer at linebacker in fantasy or DFS? When will he regress?Seattle's offensive output in Week 5 suggests what for fantasy owners ahead of Tampa Bay's upcoming schedule?
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https://bucswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/buc..

October 5, 2025
Winners and losers from the Bucs' Week 5 win over the Seahawks
@TheBucsWire
Buccaneers Wire
Winners and losers from the Bucs' Week 5 win over the Seahawks
Baker Mayfield and rookie Emeka Egbuka connected in a high-octane Week 5, lifting Tampa Bay to a 38-35 win over Seattle with a game-winning 39-yard field goal by Chase McLaughlin. Egbuka accounted for 163 of Mayfield’s 379 passing yards, thriving as the top receiver in Evans’ absence and while Godwin works back from injury. Tez Johnson supplied a spark with 59 yards on four catches. Seattle answered with five straight TD drives, but TB’s defense was porous and special teams errors loomed. Lavonte David’s late interception helped seal the victory.
With Mayfield and Egbuka clicking, should fantasy managers prioritize Egbuka as a weekly WR2 with WR1 upside?Can TB sustain this offensive pace when Evans returns and Godwin is healthy?Seattle’s offense looked explosive; should fantasy managers chase SEA players in upcoming weeks?What does Lavonte David’s late INT imply for TB’s defensive identity and IDP value?
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@Tez Johnson | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
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https://bucswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/buc..

October 6, 2025
NFL Week 5: PFF Team of the Week, Player Awards
Gordon McGuinness
PFF
NFL Week 5: PFF Team of the Week, Player Awards

Stefon Diggs posted a 92.2 PFF receiving grade against his former team, the Bills, on SNF, drawing 12 targets and averaging 6.35 yards per route run—the top WR mark in the league this week.

Emeka Egbuka followed with a rookie burst, leading Week 5 in receiving yards (163) with an 86.9 PFF grade, 4.66 YPRR, and his fifth TD of the year.

Week 5 honors went to Diggs (Offensive Player), Campbell (Defensive Player), Egbuka (Rookie), and Philadelphia’s O-line (Unit of the Week), while PFF+ tools continue to sharpen fantasy projections and prop bets.

With Stefon Diggs posting the top Week 5 WR grade and 12 targets, should fantasy managers treat him as the anchor of their lineups moving forward?How does Emeka Egbuka's Week 5 breakout affect dynasty and redraft expectations for Tampa Bay's receiving corps?What is the realistic floor and ceiling for Will Anderson Jr. in IDP formats over the next 4-6 weeks?Could the Eagles' Week 5 Offensive Line of the Week result in more consistent fantasy production for PHI pass-catchers?
Mentions:
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Philadelphia Eagles | NFL
Philadelphia Eagles | NFL
@Stefon Diggs | New England Patriots | NFL
@Stefon Diggs | New England Patriots | NFL
@Will Anderson Jr. | Houston Texans | NFL
@Will Anderson Jr. | Houston Texans | NFL

https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-5-pff-team-of-th..

October 6, 2025
Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka, Seahawks Jaxon Smith-Njigba with big game
@DispatchAlerts
The Columbus Dispatch
Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka, Seahawks Jaxon Smith-Njigba with big game

Two Buckeyes, two breakout NFL nights. Emeka Egbuka roared in his first Buccaneers appearance against Seattle, piling up 7 receptions for 163 yards and a TD in a 38-35 win. Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered with 8 catches for 132 yards and a TD for the Seahawks, in a game that underscored the Buckeyes’ WR pipeline at the highest level. Marvin Harrison Jr. added a late Cardinals spark with 4 grabs for 98 yards, while former Seahawk Richard Sherman called it an OSU WR showcase. Brian Hartline amplified the moment with a nudge about how the Buckeyes are influencing the league.

The weekend spotlighted the NFL’s continued OSU imprint and offered a blueprint for evaluating rookie receivers who flashed in Week 5. The eye-test suggested both Egbuka and Smith-Njigba can sustain opportunistic roles given workload and design, while Harrison Jr. showed off big-play ability for Arizona. The returns for fantasy managers hinge on target share, matchup leverage, and how defenses game-plan around this veteran-to-young WR bridge in real time.

Based on this Week 5 Buckeyes-NFL showcase, which rookie Buckeyes WR has the highest fantasy ceiling the rest of the season and why?How should fantasy managers leverage Harrison Jr.’s early-season upside in dynasty leagues?Which matchup types should fantasy managers target to maximize Egbuka and Smith-Njigba’s production this season?What is the most actionable takeaway for bettors from this Buckeyes NFL showcase?
Mentions:
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@Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Seattle Seahawks | NFL
@Marvin Harrison Jr. | Arizona Cardinals | NFL
@Marvin Harrison Jr. | Arizona Cardinals | NFL
@Richard Sherman | Seattle Seahawks | NFL
@Richard Sherman | Seattle Seahawks | NFL
Seattle Seahawks | NFL
Seattle Seahawks | NFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL
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https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/foot..

October 6, 2025
Baker Mayfield outduels Sam Darnold in 2018 NFL Draft rivalry shootout
@TheNFLWire
Touchdown Wire
Baker Mayfield outduels Sam Darnold in 2018 NFL Draft rivalry shootout
Two 2018 draft rivals clash in a late-season showdown that doubles as a fantasy case study. Darnold threw 4 TDs and 341 yards to power Seattle, while Mayfield answered with 379 yards, linking with Emeka Egbuka on a 7-target night as a late drive sealed the win with a field goal. Seattle’s offense looked refreshed, and Mayfield’s bravado in Tampa Bay adds volatility and upside for fantasy managers, especially with rookie JSN and Egbuka flashing as high-upside targets.
Which matchup is the best predictor of a Mayfield fantasy blow-up in the near term?Who is Seattle’s true fantasy breakout candidate after this game?Should you prioritize Darnold or Mayfield as a streaming pick this week?What’s the safest DFS stack involving Mayfield and the TB offense?
Mentions:
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@Emeka Egbuka | Seattle Seahawks | NFL
@Emeka Egbuka | Seattle Seahawks | NFL
@Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Seattle Seahawks | NFL
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https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nf..

October 5, 2025
Studs and duds from the Bucs' Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks
@TheBucsWire
Buccaneers Wire
Studs and duds from the Bucs' Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks
Emeka Egbuka flashed as Tampa Bay’s top playmaker, grabbing 7 catches for 163 yards and a TD to anchor a high-scoring affair with Seattle. Baker Mayfield was surgical, piling up 379 yards and 2 TDs as the connection with Egbuka fueled the offense amid a leaky defense. Lavonte David’s late interception sealed the win, while the Bucs’ defense surrendered big yardage in a frantic Week 5 shootout that keeps fantasy managers eyeing the upside of their passing game.
Given Egbuka's breakout, should fantasy managers elevate him to weekly WR2 status or bench him for easier matchups?How does Egbuka's rise affect Baker Mayfield's week-to-week fantasy potential?Is Lavonte David a viable streamer at linebacker in fantasy or DFS? When will he regress?Seattle's offensive output in Week 5 suggests what for fantasy owners ahead of Tampa Bay's upcoming schedule?
Mentions:
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https://bucswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/buc..

October 5, 2025
Winners and losers from the Bucs' Week 5 win over the Seahawks
@TheBucsWire
Buccaneers Wire
Winners and losers from the Bucs' Week 5 win over the Seahawks
Baker Mayfield and rookie Emeka Egbuka connected in a high-octane Week 5, lifting Tampa Bay to a 38-35 win over Seattle with a game-winning 39-yard field goal by Chase McLaughlin. Egbuka accounted for 163 of Mayfield’s 379 passing yards, thriving as the top receiver in Evans’ absence and while Godwin works back from injury. Tez Johnson supplied a spark with 59 yards on four catches. Seattle answered with five straight TD drives, but TB’s defense was porous and special teams errors loomed. Lavonte David’s late interception helped seal the victory.
With Mayfield and Egbuka clicking, should fantasy managers prioritize Egbuka as a weekly WR2 with WR1 upside?Can TB sustain this offensive pace when Evans returns and Godwin is healthy?Seattle’s offense looked explosive; should fantasy managers chase SEA players in upcoming weeks?What does Lavonte David’s late INT imply for TB’s defensive identity and IDP value?
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https://bucswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/buc..

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