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Week 5 Fantasy Football Quarterback and Tight End Rankings & Tiers: Studs, Sleepers, and Must-Starts (Ep. 1747)

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Oct 2, 2025
Hosts dive into Week 5 quarterback and tight end rankings, highlighting debates that tackle Justin Fields' ranking against a weak Dallas defense. They discuss rising stars like Drake Maye and streaming options, including Matthew Stafford versus Baker Mayfield. The hosts weigh Stafford's performance and Bucs matchup for Sam Darnold. On the tight end front, can Mark Andrews be trusted with Cooper Rush? Plus, Brenton Strange's emergence and Darren Waller's potential in Miami add intrigue to the fantasy landscape!
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INSIGHT

Top QB1 Tier And Fields' Placement

  • Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert form the clear QB1 tier for Week 5 consensus.
  • Justin Fields sits high at QB5 due to his rushing upside despite passing concerns.
ADVICE

Play Fields For Rushing Upside

  • Start Justin Fields in Week 5 if you want rushing upside and a high ceiling against Dallas' terrible pass defense.
  • Trust his legs to produce a big fantasy outing even if the passing game is inconsistent.
INSIGHT

Fields' Rushing + Dallas' Pass D

  • Justin Fields averages roughly 59 rushing yards per game and has multiple rushing TDs, boosting his fantasy floor.
  • The Cowboys' pass defense is historically bad, making this a forgiving matchup for even mediocre passers.
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