Fantasy Focus Football Week 5 Recap: Backup RBs SHINE & MASSIVE Duds | Fantasy Focus 🏈
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Oct 6, 2025 Week 5 highlights backup running backs like Rico Dowdle and Rachaad White stepping up impressively. Emeka Egbuka emerges as a potential fantasy star, while Stefon Diggs shows signs of returning to form. The discussion also includes the struggles of Derrick Henry and A.J. Brown against tough coverage. Surprising duds like Jameson Williams raise questions, and there's a review of key injuries impacting fantasy outlooks. The hosts wrap up with a preview of Monday Night Football and answer listener questions.
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Backup RBs Delivered Week-Defining Explosions
- Backup running backs produced top-week performances and bailed out many fantasy lineups in Week 5.
- Rico Dowdle, Rachaad White, and Michael Carter each finished as top-eight weekly RBs and changed waiver priorities.
Javante Williams Exceeds Expectations
- Javante Williams broke out with a career-high rushing day despite offensive-line injuries.
- The Cowboys' investment in Williams looks like a strong draft value through five weeks.
Emeka Egbuka’s Flawless Breakout
- Stephania Bell highlighted Emeka Egbuka's near-perfect stat line as a breakout example.
- Egbuka recorded seven catches on seven targets for 163 yards and a touchdown, cementing weekly WR1 status.