The Ringer Fantasy Football Show Week 5 Preview: Lamar’s Likely Out, Tyreek’s Done, Shedeur in Mime Time, and DK Doesn’t Know How to Download Movies
Oct 3, 2025
The hosts dive into crucial fantasy implications for Week 5, starting with the impact of Lamar Jackson's injury and Tyreek Hill's season-ending setback. They analyze matchups like the Vikings against the Browns, discussing quarterback changes and surprising fantasy assets. The Broncos’ performance against the Eagles is examined, while the ramifications for the Dolphins' passing game post-Hill are explored. From the Colts' reliability to a debate in Fantasy Court about injury-related zeros, the banter is lively and informative.
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Injury Surge Shapes Week 5
- Week 5 fantasy is defined by injuries hitting as bye weeks begin, creating messy lineups across leagues.
- Hosts warn owners that many standard starters may be risky because availability changed suddenly.
Shador Sanders' Silent Interview
- Shador Sanders silently pantomimed answers in a Browns locker-room interview after Dylan Gabriel was named starter.
- The hosts called it cringey and a media circus that overshadowed Gabriel's first start.
Dylan Gabriel Fits Shanahan Offense
- Dylan Gabriel projects as a decisively quick, accurate game-manager suited to Shanahan's scheme despite size concerns.
- Danny Kelly and Danny Heifetz think Gabriel could fit and run a conservative Browns offense better than recent QBs.