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Fantasy Football Rankings & Streamers: Defenses (Week 5) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/Mason_Graham_Browns/213x119.jpg
Fantasy Football Rankings & Streamers: Defenses (Week 5)
By Blaine Blontz on October 2, 2025

Here are our fantasy football defense rankings and streaming D/ST options for NFL Week 5. Streaming Defenses: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire & Start/Sit Advice (Week 5) This is the first week of byes, with the Falcons, Panthers, Steelers and Packers … read more »

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Fantasy Football Running Back Handcuff Rankings: Week 5 (2025) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/Rachaad_White_Buccaneers_2/213x119.jpg
Fantasy Football Running Back Handcuff Rankings: Week 5 (2025)
By Jason Kamlowsky on October 1, 2025

For the first time in a few weeks, we don’t have any major injuries at the running back position. We do have what appears to be a changing of the guard in Houston, however. We also have a couple of … read more »

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Let’s Stream Defenses: Week 5 (2025 Fantasy Football)
By Jacob Herlin on September 30, 2025

It’s Week 5 and fantasy football is getting serious. Teams with less than 2 wins have an uphill battle to keep their playoff hopes alive, and now we have four teams on bye. We’ve seen multiple high-profile injuries to cornerstone … read more »

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Video: Top 5 Moves to Make Ahead of Week 5 (Fantasy Football)
By FantasyPros Staff on September 30, 2025

Subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | iHeart | Castbox | Amazon Music | Podcast Addict | TuneIn Top 5 Moves to Make Ahead of Week 5 (2025 Fantasy Football) Ryan Wormeli and Tera Roberts break down the five … read more »

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11 Fantasy Football Injuries to Know for Waiver Wire Pickups https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/terry_mclaurin_commanders_9-1/213x119.jpg
11 Fantasy Football Injuries to Know for Waiver Wire Pickups
By Evan Tarracciano on September 30, 2025

“Can’t stop, won’t stop” is apparently the theme for injuries this season. After a quiet first few weeks of fantasy football where major landmines were avoided, the last two have been utterly brutal. And it isn’t just the number of … read more »

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Week 5 IDP Waiver Wire Pickups (2025 Fantasy Football) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/Tuli_Tuipulotu_Chargers/213x119.jpg
Week 5 IDP Waiver Wire Pickups (2025 Fantasy Football)
By Raju Byfield on September 30, 2025

Week 4 is now in the books. There are numerous storylines to track, but perhaps the most significant is the overlooked IDP players who showed out in Week 4. There were a lot of defensive fireworks in Week 4, so … read more »

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Fantasy Football Streamers & Waiver Wire Targets: Tight Ends https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/darren_waller_dolphins_1-1/213x119.jpg
Fantasy Football Streamers & Waiver Wire Targets: Tight Ends
By Nate Miller on September 30, 2025

The tight end position matters greatly in fantasy football. Tight ends are not as flashy as their route-running counterparts at wide receiver. Most of them do not normally get the same volume of touches as fantasy-relevant running backs. That can … read more »

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice: Pickups to Target, Stash & Drop (Week 5) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/waiver_wire_week_5_fantasy_football/213x119.jpg
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice: Pickups to Target, Stash & Drop (Week 5)
By Pat Fitzmaurice on September 30, 2025

It feels as if the fantasy football season just started, but somehow we’ve already reached the bye weeks. Sharp fantasy managers generally have an edge when the bye weeks arrive, since they’ve often built deep, robust rosters that can withstand … read more »

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Fantasy Football Quarterback Streamers & Waiver Wire Targets (Week 5) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/sam_darnold_seahawks_3-1/213x119.jpg
Fantasy Football Quarterback Streamers & Waiver Wire Targets (Week 5)
By Mike Fanelli on September 30, 2025

Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books. Hopefully, your team pulled out the victory. However, the only easy win was last week’s win. So, let’s look at the top streaming quarterback options for Week 5. More … read more »

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Fantasy Football Mailbag: Streamers, Waiver Wire & Trades (2025) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/darren_waller_dolphins_1-1/213x119.jpg
Fantasy Football Mailbag: Streamers, Waiver Wire & Trades (2025)
By Mike Fanelli on September 30, 2025

Everyone loves an Ask Me Anything (AMA), especially the fantasy football community. You can put me at the top of the list of those who love fantasy football AMA. Answering questions for a specific individual fantasy player is so much … read more »

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