Who to start in fantasy football: Week 5 rankings, start-sit advice for PPR, standard scoring

Matt Lutovsky

Who to start in fantasy football: Week 5 rankings, start-sit advice for PPR, standard scoring image

The good news: There aren't any major weather worries this week and Cooper Kupp and Jonathan Taylor are back. The bad: Bye weeks and injuries continue wreaking havoc on lineup decisions. Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen), Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring), and Tee Higgins (ribs) are reportedly out, while key players Derek Carr, Saquon Barkley, Rhamondre Stevenson, Javonte Williams, Aaron Jones, Josh Reynolds, and Odell Beckham Jr. are "questionable." In an effort to make things a little easier for fantasy football owners, we've compiled all of our Week 5 fantasy rankings (PPR, standard) in this article to help with your last-minute start 'em, sit 'em calls. Consider it your one-stop cheat sheet if you've put off deciding who to start until Sunday morning. 

If you're looking for more analysis, click the links located throughout the article, which include DFS advice, start 'em/sit 'em tips, sleepers/busts, and injury updates (directly below).

WEEK 5 INJURY UPDATES: 
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Week 5 Fantasy QB Rankings

These rankings are for four-point passing TD leagues

Rank    Player
1    Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs @ Vikings
2    Josh Allen, Bills vs. Jaguars
3    Jalen Hurts, Eagles @ Rams
4    Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins vs. Giants
5    Lamar Jackson, Ravens @ Steelers
6    Anthony Richardson, Colts vs. Titans
7    Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars @ Bills
8    Jared Goff, Lions vs. Panthers
9    Matthew Stafford, Rams vs. Eagles
10    Joe Burrow, Bengals @ Cardinals
11    Kirk Cousins, Vikings vs. Chiefs
12    C.J. Stroud, Texans @ Falcons
13    Sam Howell, Commanders vs. Bears
14    Jordan Love, Packers @ Raiders
15    Justin Fields, Bears @ Commanders
16    Brock Purdy, 49ers vs. Cowboys
17    Dak Prescott, Cowboys @ 49ers
18    Russell Wilson, Broncos vs. Jets
19    Daniel Jones, Giants @ Dolphins
20    Jimmy Garoppolo, Raiders vs. Packers
21    Derek Carr, Saints @ Patriots
22    Josh Dobbs, Cardinals vs. Bengals
23    Ryan Tannehill, Titans @ Colts
24    Mac Jones, Patriots vs. Saints
25    Kenny Pickett, Steelers vs. Ravens
26    Zach Wilson, Jets @ Broncos
27    Bryce Young, Panthers @ Lions
28    Desmond Ridder, Falcons vs. Texans

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Week 5 Fantasy RB Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Christian McCaffrey, 49ers vs. Cowboys
2    Bijan Robinson, Falcons vs. Texans
3    Raheem Mostert, Dolphins vs. Giants
4    Derrick Henry, Titans @ Colts
5    Tony Pollard, Cowboys @ 49ers
6    Josh Jacobs, Raiders vs. Packers
7    Joe Mixon, Bengals @ Cardinals
8    Travis Etienne, Jaguars vs. Bills
9    David Montgomery, Lions vs. Panthers
10    Alvin Kamara, Saints @ Patriots
11    Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs @ Vikings
12    James Cook, Bills vs. Jaguars
13    Aaron Jones, Packers @ Raiders
14    De'Von Achane, Dolphins vs. Giants
15    Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots vs. Saints
16    Miles Sanders, Panthers @ Lions
17    Kyren Williams, Rams vs. Eagles
18    D'Andre Swift, Eagles @ Rams
19    Breece Hall, Jets @ Broncos 
20    Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders vs. Bears
21    James Conner, Cardinals vs. Bengals
22    Dameon Pierce, Texans @ Falcons
23    Jonathan Taylor, Colts vs. Titans
24    Jaleel McLaughlin, Broncos vs. Jets
25    Jaylen Warren, Steelers vs. Ravens
26    Najee Harris, Steelers vs. Ravens
27    Tyler Allgeier, Falcons vs. Texans
28    Alexander Mattison, Vikings vs. Chiefs
29    Khalil Herbert, Bears @ Commanders
30    Matt Breida, Giants @ Dolphins
31    Gus Edwards, Ravens @ Steelers
32    Samaje Perine, Broncos vs. Jets
33    Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs @ Vikings
34    Antonio Gibson, Commanders vs. Bears
35    Dalvin Cook, Jets @ Broncos
36    Ezekiel Elliott, Patriots vs. Saints
37    Zack Moss, Colts vs. Titans
38    Tank Bigsby, Jaguars @ Bills
39    Justice Hill, Ravens @ Steelers
40    Chuba Hubbard, Panthers @ Lions
41    Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs @ Vikings
42    Deuce Vaughn, Cowboys @ 49ers
43    AJ Dillon, Packers @ Raiders
44    Jordan Mason, 49ers vs. Cowboys
45    Kendre Miller, Saints @ Patriots
46    Latavius Murray, Bills vs. Jaguars
47    Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles @ Rams
48    Roschon Johnson, Bears @ Commanders
49    Cam Akers, Vikings vs. Chiefs
50    Trey Sermon, Colts vs. Titans
51    Melvin Gordon, Ravens @ Steelers
52    Tyjae Spears, Titans @ Colts
53    Damien Harris, Bills vs. Jaguars

WEEK 5 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em

Week 5 Fantasy RB PPR Rankings

These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Christian McCaffrey, 49ers vs. Cowboys
2    Bijan Robinson, Falcons vs. Texans
3    Raheem Mostert, Dolphins vs. Giants
4    Tony Pollard, Cowboys @ 49ers
5    Josh Jacobs, Raiders vs. Packers
6    Travis Etienne, Jaguars vs. Bills
7    Alvin Kamara, Saints @ Patriots
8    James Cook, Bills vs. Jaguars
9    Joe Mixon, Bengals @ Cardinals
10    Aaron Jones, Packers @ Raiders
11    Derrick Henry, Titans @ Colts
12    David Montgomery, Lions vs. Panthers
13    Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs @ Vikings
14    Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots vs. Saints
15    Miles Sanders, Panthers @ Lions
16    D'Andre Swift, Eagles @ Rams
17    Breece Hall, Jets @ Broncos 
18    Kyren Williams, Rams vs. Eagles
19    James Conner, Cardinals vs. Bengals
20    De'Von Achane, Dolphins vs. Giants
21    Jonathan Taylor, Colts vs. Titans
22    Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders vs. Bears
23    Jaylen Warren, Steelers vs. Ravens
24    Jaleel McLaughlin, Broncos vs. Jets
25    Najee Harris, Steelers vs. Ravens
26    Dameon Pierce, Texans @ Falcons
27    Tyler Allgeier, Falcons vs. Texans
28    Alexander Mattison, Vikings vs. Chiefs
29    Khalil Herbert, Bears @ Commanders
30    Matt Breida, Giants @ Dolphins
31    Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs @ Vikings
32    Antonio Gibson, Commanders vs. Bears
33    Gus Edwards, Ravens @ Steelers
34    Dalvin Cook, Jets @ Broncos
35    Zack Moss, Colts vs. Titans
36    Justice Hill, Ravens @ Steelers
37    Ezekiel Elliott, Patriots vs. Saints
38    Chuba Hubbard, Panthers @ Lions
39    Tank Bigsby, Jaguars @ Bills
40    Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs @ Vikings
41    Deuce Vaughn, Cowboys @ 49ers
42    Jordan Mason, 49ers vs. Cowboys
43    AJ Dillon, Packers @ Raiders
44    Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles @ Rams
45    Samaje Perine, Broncos vs. Jets
46    Kendre Miller, Saints @ Patriots
47    Latavius Murray, Bills vs. Jaguars
48    Roschon Johnson, Bears @ Commanders
49    Trey Sermon, Colts vs. Titans
50    Melvin Gordon, Ravens @ Steelers
51    Tyjae Spears, Titans @ Colts
52    Cam Akers, Vikings vs. Chiefs
53    Damien Harris, Bills vs. Jaguars

WEEK 5 DFS: Best values | Best stacks

Week 5 Fantasy WR Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Tyreek Hill, Dolphins vs. Giants
2    Justin Jefferson, Vikings vs. Chiefs
3    Stefon Diggs, Bills vs. Jaguars
4    Davante Adams, Raiders vs. Packers
5    A.J. Brown, Eagles @ Rams
6    CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys @ 49ers
7    Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals @ Cardinals
8    Cooper Kupp, Rams @ Eagles
9    DeVonta Smith, Eagles @ Rams
10    Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers vs. Cowboys
11    Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins vs. Giants
12    Puka Nacua, Rams vs. Eagles
13    Chris Olave, Saints @ Patriots
14    Calvin Ridley, Jaguars vs. Bills
15    Michael Pittman Jr., Colts vs. Titans
16    DJ Moore, Bears @ Commanders
17    Nico Collins, Texans @ Falcons
18    Terry McLaurin, Commanders vs. Bears
19    George Pickens, Steelers vs. Ravens
20    Deebo Samuel, 49ers vs. Cowboys
21    DeAndre Hopkins, Titans @ Colts
22    Gabe Davis, Bills vs. Jaguars
23    Zay Flowers, Ravens @ Steelers
24    Josh Reynolds, Lions vs. Panthers
25    Marquise Brown, Cardinals vs. Bengals
26    Garrett Wilson, Jets @ Broncos
27    Jerry Jeudy, Broncos vs. Jets
28    Jakobi Meyers, Raiders vs. Packers
29    Drake London, Falcons vs. Texans
30    Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Bills
31    Christian Watson, Packers @ Raiders
32    Jordan Addison, Vikings vs. Chiefs
33    Courtland Sutton, Broncos vs. Jets
34    Michael Thomas, Saints @ Patriots
35    Adam Thielen, Panthers @ Lions
36    Romeo Doubs, Packers @ Raiders
37    Skyy Moore, Chiefs @ Vikings
38    Jahan Dotson, Commanders vs. Bears
39    Tank Dell, Texans @ Falcons
40    Tutu Atwell, Rams vs. Eagles
41    Kadarius Toney, Chiefs @ Vikings
42    Kendrick Bourne, Patriots vs. Saints
43    Brandin Cooks, Cowboys @ 49ers
44    K.J. Osborn, Vikings vs. Chiefs
45    Jayden Reed, Packers @ Raiders
46    Curtis Samuel, Commanders vs. Bears
47    DJ Chark, Panthers @ Lions
48    Michael Gallup, Cowboys @ 49ers
49    Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans @ Colts
50    Michael Wilson, Cardinals vs. Bengals
51    Terrace Marshall Jr., Panthers @ Lions
52    Rashid Shaheed, Saints @ Patriots
53    Zay Jones, Jaguars vs. Bills
54    Jameson Williams, Lions vs. Panthers
55    Kalif Raymond, Lions vs. Panthers
56    Isaiah Hodgins, Giants @ Dolphins
57    Darnell Mooney, Bears @ Commanders
58    Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs @ Vikings
59    Josh Downs, Colts vs. Titans
60    Tyler Boyd, Bengals @ Cardinals
61    Mack Hollins, Falcons vs. Texans
62    Marvin Mims Jr., Broncos vs. Jets
63    Robert Woods, Texans @ Falcons
64    Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants @ Dolphins
65    Allen Lazard, Jets @ Broncos
66    Rondale Moore, Cardinals vs. Bengals
67    Braxton Berrios, Dolphins vs. Giants
68    Darius Slayton, Giants @ Dolphins
69    Van Jefferson, Rams vs. Eagles
70    Rashee Rice, Chiefs @ Vikings
71    JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots vs. Saints
72    Odell Beckham Jr., Ravens @ Steelers
73    Allen Robinson II, Steelers vs. Ravens
74    Brandon Johnson, Broncos vs. Jets
75    Rashod Bateman, Ravens @ Browns
76    Jonathan Mingo, Panthers @ Lions
77    DeVante Parker, Patriots vs. Saints
78    Calvin Austin III, Steelers vs. Ravens

WEEK 5 DFS: DraftKings | FanDuel

Week 5 Fantasy WR PPR Rankings

These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Tyreek Hill, Dolphins vs. Giants
2    Justin Jefferson, Vikings vs. Chiefs
3    Stefon Diggs, Bills vs. Jaguars
4    Davante Adams, Raiders vs. Packers
5    A.J. Brown, Eagles @ Rams
6    CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys @ 49ers
7    Cooper Kupp, Rams @ Eagles
8    Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals @ Cardinals
9    Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers vs. Cowboys
10    DeVonta Smith, Eagles @ Rams
11    Puka Nacua, Rams vs. Eagles
12    Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins vs. Giants
13    Calvin Ridley, Jaguars vs. Bills
14    Michael Pittman Jr., Colts vs. Titans
15    Nico Collins, Texans @ Falcons
16    Chris Olave, Saints @ Patriots
17    Terry McLaurin, Commanders vs. Bears
18    DJ Moore, Bears @ Commanders
19    Marquise Brown, Cardinals vs. Bengals
20    DeAndre Hopkins, Titans @ Colts
21    Garrett Wilson, Jets @ Broncos
22    Deebo Samuel, 49ers vs. Cowboys
23    Jakobi Meyers, Raiders vs. Packers
24    Gabe Davis, Bills vs. Jaguars
25    Zay Flowers, Ravens @ Steelers
26    Jerry Jeudy, Broncos vs. Jets
27    Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Bills
28    George Pickens, Steelers vs. Ravens
29    Christian Watson, Packers @ Raiders
30    Drake London, Falcons vs. Texans
31    Michael Thomas, Saints @ Patriots
32    Jordan Addison, Vikings vs. Chiefs
33    Courtland Sutton, Broncos vs. Jets
34    Adam Thielen, Panthers @ Lions
35    Josh Reynolds, Lions vs. Panthers
36    Jahan Dotson, Commanders vs. Bears
37    Romeo Doubs, Packers @ Raiders
38    Skyy Moore, Chiefs @ Vikings
39    Tank Dell, Texans @ Falcons
40    Tutu Atwell, Rams vs. Eagles
41    Kadarius Toney, Chiefs @ Vikings
42    Kendrick Bourne, Patriots vs. Saints
43    Jayden Reed, Packers @ Raiders
44    K.J. Osborn, Vikings vs. Chiefs
45    Brandin Cooks, Cowboys @ 49ers
46    Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans @ Colts
47    Curtis Samuel, Commanders vs. Bears
48    Michael Gallup, Cowboys @ 49ers
49    Tyler Boyd, Bengals @ Cardinals
50    DJ Chark, Panthers @ Lions
51    Terrace Marshall Jr., Panthers @ Lions
52    Michael Wilson, Cardinals vs. Bengals
53    Kalif Raymond, Lions vs. Panthers
54    Rashid Shaheed, Saints @ Patriots
55    Jameson Williams, Lions vs. Panthers
56    Isaiah Hodgins, Giants @ Dolphins
57    Josh Downs, Colts vs. Titans
58    Darnell Mooney, Bears @ Commanders
59    Robert Woods, Texans @ Falcons
60    Zay Jones, Jaguars vs. Bills
61    Braxton Berrios, Dolphins vs. Giants
62    Mack Hollins, Falcons vs. Texans
63    Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs @ Vikings
64    Marvin Mims Jr., Broncos vs. Jets
65    Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants @ Dolphins
66    Rondale Moore, Cardinals vs. Bengals
67    Allen Lazard, Jets @ Broncos
68    Darius Slayton, Giants @ Dolphins
69    Van Jefferson, Rams vs. Eagles
70    JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots vs. Saints
71    Odell Beckham Jr., Ravens @ Steelers
72    Rashee Rice, Chiefs @ Vikings
73    Allen Robinson II, Steelers vs. Ravens
74    Rashod Bateman, Ravens @ Browns
75    Jonathan Mingo, Panthers @ Lions
76    DeVante Parker, Patriots vs. Saints
77    Calvin Austin III, Steelers vs. Ravens
78    Brandon Johnson, Broncos vs. Jets

Week 5 Fantasy TE Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Travis Kelce, Chiefs @ Vikings
2    T.J. Hockenson, Vikings vs. Chiefs
3    Sam LaPorta, Lions vs. Panthers
4    Evan Engram, Jaguars vs. Bills
5    Mark Andrews, Ravens @ Steelers
6    George Kittle, 49ers vs. Cowboys
7    Dallas Goedert, Eagles @ Rams
8    Tyler Higbee, Rams vs. Eagles
9    Darren Waller, Giants @ Dolphins
10    Kyle Pitts, Falcons vs. Texans
11    Hunter Henry, Patriots vs. Saints
12    Cole Kmet, Bears @ Commanders
13    Luke Musgrave, Packers @ Raiders
14    Zach Ertz, Cardinals vs. Bengals
15    Dalton Kincaid, Bills vs. Jaguars
16    Tyler Conklin, Jets @ Broncos
17    Hayden Hurst, Panthers @ Lions
18    Dalton Schultz, Texans @ Falcons
19    Logan Thomas, Commanders vs. Bears
20    Jake Ferguson, Cowboys @ 49ers
21    Dawson Knox, Bills vs. Jaguars
22    Taysom Hill, Saints @ Patriots
23    Foster Moreau, Saints @ Patriots
24    Kylen Granson, Colts vs. Titans
25    Chigoziem Okonkwo, Titans @ Colts
26    Durham Smythe, Dolphins vs. Giants
27    Irv Smith Jr., Bengals @ Cardinals
28    Darnell Washington, Steelers vs. Ravens
29    Mike Gesicki, Patriots vs. Saints
30    Michael Mayer, Raiders vs. Packers
31    Jimmy Graham, Saints @ Patriots

Week 5 Fantasy TE PPR Rankings

These rankings for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Travis Kelce, Chiefs @ Vikings
2    T.J. Hockenson, Vikings vs. Chiefs
3    Sam LaPorta, Lions vs. Panthers
4    Evan Engram, Jaguars vs. Bills
5    Mark Andrews, Ravens @ Steelers
6    George Kittle, 49ers vs. Cowboys
7    Tyler Higbee, Rams vs. Eagles
8    Darren Waller, Giants @ Dolphins
9    Dallas Goedert, Eagles @ Rams
10    Hunter Henry, Patriots vs. Saints
11    Cole Kmet, Bears @ Commanders
12    Kyle Pitts, Falcons vs. Texans
13    Zach Ertz, Cardinals vs. Bengals
14    Luke Musgrave, Packers @ Raiders
15    Jake Ferguson, Cowboys @ 49ers
16    Tyler Conklin, Jets @ Broncos
17    Dalton Kincaid, Bills vs. Jaguars
18    Logan Thomas, Commanders vs. Bears
19    Hayden Hurst, Panthers @ Lions
20    Dalton Schultz, Texans @ Falcons
21    Dawson Knox, Bills vs. Jaguars
22    Foster Moreau, Saints @ Patriots
23    Kylen Granson, Colts vs. Titans
24    Taysom Hill, Saints @ Patriots
25    Chigoziem Okonkwo, Titans @ Colts
26    Durham Smythe, Dolphins vs. Giants
27    Irv Smith Jr., Bengals @ Cardinals
28    Darnell Washington, Steelers vs. Ravens
29    Mike Gesicki, Patriots vs. Saints
30    Michael Mayer, Raiders vs. Packers
31    Jimmy Graham, Saints @ Patriots

Week 5 Fantasy D/ST Rankings

Rank    Player
1    New England Patriots vs. Saints
2    San Francisco 49ers vs. Cowboys
3    Dallas Cowboys @ 49ers
4    Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Ravens
5    Denver Broncos vs. Jets
6    Baltimore Ravens @ Steelers
7    Philadelphia Eagles @ Rams
8    Cincinnati Bengals @ Cardinals
9    New Orleans Saints @ Patriots
10    Buffalo Bills vs. Jaguars
11    New York Jets @ Broncos
12    Detroit Lions vs. Panthers
13    Miami Dolphins vs. Giants
14    Washington Commanders vs. Bears
15    Indianapolis Colts vs. Titans
16    Kansas City Chiefs @ Vikings
17    Tennessee Titans @ Colts
18    Atlanta Falcons vs. Texans
19    Las Vegas Raiders vs. Packers
20    Minnesota Vikings vs. Chiefs
21    Houston Texans @ Falcons
22    Chicago Bears @ Commanders
23    Green Bay Packers @ Raiders
24    Los Angeles Rams vs. Eagles
25    Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Bills
26    Carolina Panthers @ Lions
27    Arizona Cardinals vs. Bengals
28    New York Giants @ Dolphins

Week 5 Fantasy Kicker Rankings

Rank    Player
1    Jake Elliott, Eagles @ Rams
2    Brett Maher, Rams vs. Eagles
3    Brandon Aubrey, Cowboys @ 49ers
4    Tyler Bass, Bills vs. Jaguars
5    Jake Moody, 49ers vs. Cowboys
6    Matt Gay, Colts vs. Titans
7    Justin Tucker, Ravens @ Steelers
8    Younghoe Koo, Falcons vs. Texans
9    Matt Prater, Cardinals vs. Bengals
10    Wil Lutz, Broncos vs. Jets
11    Nick Folk, Titans @ Colts
12    Harrison Butker, Chiefs @ Vikings
13    Evan McPherson, Bengals @ Cardinals
14    Daniel Carlson, Raiders vs. Packers
15    Greg Zuerlein, Jets @ Broncos
16    Ka'imi Fairbairn, Texans @ Falcons
17    Cairo Santos, Bears @ Commanders
18    Eddy Pineiro, Panthers @ Lions
19    Chris Boswell, Steelers vs. Ravens
20    Jason Sanders, Dolphins vs. Giants
21    Blake Grupe, Saints @ Patriots
22    Chad Ryland, Patriots vs. Saints
23    Anders Carlson, Packers @ Raiders
24    Greg Joseph, Vikings vs. Chiefs
25    Riley Patterson, Lions vs. Panthers
26    Joey Slye, Commanders vs. Bears
27    Graham Gano, Giants @ Dolphins
28    Brandon McManus, Jaguars vs. Bills

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Matt Lutovsky has been a writer and editor for The Sporting News since 2007, primarily writing about fantasy sports, betting, and gaming.