For Week 5 of the 2025 fantasy football season, some top recommended players to start include:
- Quarterbacks: Dak Prescott (Cowboys), Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins), Josh Allen (Bills), Justin Herbert (Chargers), Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs), and Drake Maye (Patriots). Prescott is notable for a strong recent performance and high passing attempts, making him a reliable QB1 choice. Tagovailoa is starting without Tyreek Hill but still has a solid weapon group and a favorable matchup. Josh Allen and Mahomes remain consistent top-tier starters.
- Running Backs: Rico Dowdle (Carolina) is highlighted as a strong option due to Chuba Hubbard's injury and an exploitable matchup against Miami. Other good RB starts include James Cook and nuanced plays like Christian White in backfields with potential opportunity.
- Wide Receivers: While specific WR starts were less detailed in the initial excerpts, receivers such as Darius Slayton and Wan'Dale Robinson for the Giants are expected to have value. It's recommended to consider opposing team defenses and caster roles in your league.
- Tight Ends: Hunter Henry is noted as TE1 currently in Half-PPR scoring, with Travis Kelce, Brock Bowers, and Trey McBride as other strong options to consider.
Summary of key Week 5 starters for fantasy football:
Position| Players to Start
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QB| Dak Prescott, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Tua Tagovailoa, Drake Maye
RB| Rico Dowdle, James Cook, Christian White (flex)
WR| Darius Slayton, Wan'Dale Robinson (Giants)
TE| Hunter Henry, Travis Kelce, Brock Bowers
This list includes players with favorable matchups, strong recent performances, or increased roles due to injuries or team strategy changes. Adjustments should be made based on specific league settings and any last- minute injury news.
