Fantasy Football News

Deebo Samuel Sr. caught one pass for 11 yards and rushed three times for nine yards in Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: Deebo’s lack of involvement in the 49ers offensive game plan certainly wasn't what fantasy managers wished for. His total of 20 yards is his lowest total in the season. After this loss, the 49ers may make more of an effort to get Deebo the ball to help get the offense rolling. Deebo could see increased involvement in Week 6’s matchup against the Seahawks, where he should be considered a WR2.

Jauan Jennings had once catch for 13 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: After games of 175 and 88 yards, Jennings finally took a backseat to other pass catchers, namely Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle. Despite the disappointing performance, Jennings can’t be written off after this poor performance. The fantasy community will look to see what his involvement will look like moving forward, starting with a matchup with the Seahawks on Thursday.

George Kittle caught 8 passes for 64 yards and one touchdown in Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: Kittle was targeted 12 times in the loss and was tied for the most team receptions with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Kittle doesn’t typically draw this much volume, but these occasional high-usage weeks are bound to happen sporadically throughout the season. Kittle will look to continue his touchdown streak in Week 6’s matchup against the Seahawks on Thursday and will still be considered a TE1 despite his typical boom-or-bust profile.

Brandon Aiyuk caught 8 passes for 147 yards in Sunday’s defeat to the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: After being held to less than 50 yards in all games this season, Aiyuk exploded and re-took his place as a top pass-catching option in the 49ers offense. Aiyuk usually relies on efficiency rather than volume, so not many more 12-target games should be expected. Although this usage isn’t sustainable, Aiyuk will likely be ranked as a WR2 heading into Thursday’s matchup against the Seahawks.

Jordan Mason rushed 14 times for 89 yards and lost a fumble in Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals. He also had one catch for nine yards.

Fantasy Impact: Mason’s usage in the loss was by far the least amount he’s touched the ball this season, possibly exacerbated by the first lost fumble of his career. Mason will look to regain more usage in Week 6’s matchup against the Seahawks, where he should be considered a low-end RB1 to high-end RB2.

Brock Purdy completed 19/35 passes for 244 yards in Sunday’s defeat to the Cardinals. He also threw one touchdown and two interceptions in the loss and added four rushes for 33 yards.

Fantasy Impact: This marks Purdy’s fifth game with at least 230 passing yards—the entire season thus far. Despite making some critical mistakes, Purdy is still surrounded by superb weapons and can be considered a low-end QB1 with a high floor for next week’s matchup against the Seahawks.

Marvin Harrison Jr caught two passes for 36 yards in Sunday’s victory over the 49ers.

Fantasy Impact: While not seeing the usage fantasy managers wish for, MHJ came in clutch on a fourth-down conversion that eventually led to the game-winning field goal. Harrison Jr's usage seems to vary week by week, but due to his immense upside, he is a must-start weekly in all formats.

Trey McBride caught six passes for 53 yards in Sunday’s victory against the 49ers.

Fantasy Impact: McBride led his team in targets and receptions, again solidifying him as a top option for Kyler Murray. McBride has caught at least five balls in his three fully healthy games and maintains a solid floor for Week 6’s matchup against the Lions. McBride will look to be a top 3 tight end for the rest of the season.

Michael Wilson caught five passes for 78 yards in Week 5's victory against the 49ers.

Fantasy Impact: Wilson ended up as the Cardinals’ receiving leader in the matchup, outpacing Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride. As the third pass-catching option in the Cardinals’ offense, Wilson will likely end up in flex territory for Week 6’s matchup against the Lions.

James Conner rushed 19 times for 86 yards in Sunday’s victory against the 49ers. He also caught two passes for 14 yards.

Fantasy Impact: After struggling in the first half, Conner found his groove after halftime and ended up totaling 100 yards in the victory while also punching in a key two-point conversion. Conner and his Cardinals will take on a Lions team that allowed over 125 rushing yards to the Rams in Week 5. Conner will remain in the low-end RB1/high-end RB2 conversation for his matchup in Week 6.

Kyler Murray completed 19/30 passes for 195 yards with a passing touchdown and interception in Week 5’s victory against the 49ers. He also added 83 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.

Fantasy Impact: Kyler opened up all scoring less than two minutes into the game with a 50-yard rushing touchdown. However, by halftime, the Cardinals trailed 23-10. After a three and out on their first possession, Kyler mounted a comeback that culminated with a game-winning field goal with less than two minutes remaining. Kyler will take on the Packers in Week 6, and will likely fall into the mid-QB1 conversation.

KaVontae Turpin caught four passes for 50 yards in Sunday’s victory against the Steelers.

Fantasy Impact: Turpin, along with fellow wide receiver Jalen Tolbert, stepped up in Brandin Cooks' absence. As seen before, Turpin has the home run ability, but doesn’t have the safest floor. Turpin will be a risky play in Week 6’s matchup against the Lions.

CeeDee Lamb caught five passes for 62 yards in Sunday’s victory against the Steelers. He also added one rush for two yards.

Fantasy Impact: After four catches in the first quarter, Lamb didn’t have any more catches until late in the 4th quarter. Despite frustrating usage, Lamb will be a no-brainer must-start moving forward, especially in Week 6’s potential shootout with the Lions.

Jake Ferguson caught six catches for 70 yards in Sunday’s win against the Steelers.

Fantasy Impact: After having no catches in the first quarter, Ferguson was steadily involved as the game progressed, totaling seven targets and converting in clutch moments. Ferguson will look to retain a TE1 standing in Week 6’s matchup against the Lions.

Jalen Tolbert caught 7 passes for 87 yards in Sunday’s victory against the Steelers, including the game-winning touchdown with 20 seconds left.

Fantasy Impact: Tolbert had one more target than superstar CeeDee Lamb and capitalized on his opportunities, often making catches in high-pressure situations. No moment was bigger than his 4th and goal touchdown reception with 20 seconds left that gave the Cowboys the victory. In Brandin Cooks' absence, Tolbert will likely be a WR4/flex play.

Ezekiel Elliott rushed six times for 17 yards in Sunday’s victory against the Steelers.

Fantasy Impact: Zeke’s involvement as the season progresses has decreased, ceding most of the work to Rico Dowdle. Elliott will remain fantasy-irrelevant in Week 6’s matchup against the Lions.

Rico Dowdle rushed 20 times for 87 yards and added two receptions for 27 yards in Sunday’s victory at the Steelers.

Fantasy Impact: Dowdle had his career high in total yardage in Week 5’s victory. Dowdle seems to be widening the gap between him and veteran Ezekiel Elliott, and his usage in Week 6’s game against the Lions will provide more insight into the rest of season rankings. Until we get more information on what this backfield will look like, Dowdle will be a touchdown-dependent low-end RB2/high-end RB3.

Dak Prescott completed 29/42 passes in Sunday’s win against the Steelers, along with two touchdown passes, two interceptions, and one fumble lost.

Fantasy Impact: Prescott led a game-winning touchdown drive with five minutes left in the fourth quarter, throwing the go-ahead touchdown pass to Jalen Tolbert with 20 seconds left. Despite three turnovers, Prescott played hero not only on the touchdown pass, but also when he recovered a loose ball with less than a minute to go after a fumble by Rico Dowdle. Prescott faces a potential shootout matchup in Week 6 against the Lions, and will look to maintain a mid-low end QB1 status.

Pat Freiermuth caught three passes for 22 yards and one touchdown in Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys. He was also credited with a fumble lost on the game's last play.

Fantasy Impact: Freiermuth’s day was saved by his fourth-quarter touchdown, as he was a casualty of an inefficient passing offense. Freiermuth will look to return to fantasy relevance in Week 6’s matchup against the Raiders as a low-end TE1.

Connor Heyward caught two passes for 23 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers’ defeat to the Cowboys on Sunday night.

Fantasy Impact: Heyward could have had a more productive night had he not dropped a beautifully thrown ball by Fields early in the game. Heyward hasn’t had much pass-catching involvement in the Steelers’ offense thus far, making him fantasy irrelevant moving forward, barring any injuries.