Fantasy Focus Football Week 5 Preview: RB + WR Injuries to Monitor & Starts of the Week! | Fantasy Focus
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Oct 3, 2025 As Week 5 approaches, injury updates are critical for fantasy lineups. Can Derrick Henry bounce back against the Texans? Lamar Jackson's absence opens up questions for Baltimore's QB options. The crew dives into strong streaming choices, like Bryce Young. Plus, they discuss receivers like Jordan Addison and Xavier Worthy, who are showing signs of recovery. Insights on the Bills' pass-catchers and their spread of targets are also shared, alongside essential starts for the week. Perfect for setting those lineups!
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Start Zay Flowers; Andrews Is A Fringe Start
- Start Zay Flowers this week despite Cooper Rush replacing Lamar Jackson because volume should remain high.
- Consider Mark Andrews a fringe start given recent target share despite quarterback uncertainty.
Trust Derrick Henry Despite Concerns
- Start Derrick Henry this week as a low-end RB1 if your roster can absorb risk because he's still a high-ceiling play.
- Price in game competitiveness since his snap share has been limited so volume matters more than matchup alone.
Ravens' Injuries Boost Texans' Upside
- Baltimore could be missing seven defensive starters, creating a genuine opportunity for the Texans' pass catchers.
- Nico Collins sits in the WR2/WR3 consensus and is a strong start candidate given those injuries.