Fantasy Football Today Week 5 Recap! Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rico Dowdle, Winners, Losers and More (10/05 Fantasy Football Podcast)
Oct 6, 2025
This week, the biggest winner is Jacory Croskey-Merritt, a breakout star causing waves in comparison to Quinshon Judkins. Meanwhile, Jameson Williams struggles to make an impact, leaving fantasy owners concerned. As injuries pile up, early waiver wire targets are highlighted, including players like Calvin Ridley. The debate heats up on whether Dak Prescott can outscore Jalen Hurts and if Emeka Abuka is a must-have. Plus, insights from standout performances by Rico Dowdle and the rising impact of Justin Fields are discussed.
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Krosky-Merritt's Role Is Rising
- Corey Krosky-Merritt flashed clear upside with increased early-game usage and playmaking ability.
- The hosts warn against overcommitting but call his performance an encouraging sign for fantasy managers.
Bench Jameson Williams Unless Desperate
- Avoid starting Jameson Williams unless you are desperate at WR because his target volume and reliability are inconsistent.
- He had one catch on one target in a massive Lions scoring game, which signals lingering no-man's-land roster risk.
Avoid Risking Lineups On Xavier Worthy
- If Xavier Worthy is listed questionable, start someone else if you need a few points; treat him as uncertain despite optimistic reports.
- Monitor his condition tomorrow but don't risk close-match lineups on his status.