Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast Fantasy Football - Week 5 Start/Sit + TNF Preview, Breaking Benson News! - Podcast for 10/1
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Oct 1, 2025 Get ready for Week 5 as the hosts tackle tough start/sit decisions amidst injury updates and bye weeks. They analyze the chaotic Cardinals RB situation and assess key players on the waiver wire. With Trey Benson heading to IR, implications for Michael Carter are discussed. The preview of the 49ers vs. Rams matchup raises questions about Brock Purdy and fantasy options. Listener questions cover trade values and rest-of-season rankings, including debates on Breece Hall vs. Travis Etienne and the best flex options!
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Pick Up Immediate RB Backups
- Sign up Michael Carter or Rashad White as immediate waiver targets when Trey Benson or Bucky Irving are injured.
- Monitor Friday practice reports and adjust bids before waivers run to avoid overpaying.
Stash DSTs Based On Schedule
- Stash the Patriots DST if available for schedule-based upside despite a tough upcoming Buffalo matchup.
- Use DST schedule strength to justify a bench spot for future streaming value.
QB Changes Shift Roles But Can Preserve Volume
- Quarterback injuries flip receiver usage but don't always erase value for WRs with stable volume.
- Cooper Rush can preserve Zay Flowers' role while Derrick Henry's workload may increase without Lamar Jackson.