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Week 5 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings & Tiers: Studs, Sleepers, and Must-Starts (Ep. 1746) Oct 02, 2025

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Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson are breaking down Week 5's biggest running back ranking differences, engaging in debates, and highlighting the expert consensus for Week 5.

Don't miss our deep-dive into this week's rankings, must-start options, and value plays to dominate your fantasy matchup!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
RB1s - 0:03:12
Omarion Hampton - 0:03:37
Ashton Jeanty - 0:06:42
RB2s - 0:11:09
Quinshon Judkins - 0:11:42
Jordan Mason - 0:14:32
FantasyPros Deposit Offer - 0:17:44
RB3s - 0:18:09
Woody Marks - 0:18:37
Jacory Croskey-Merritt - 0:23:30
Kareem Hunt - 0:26:23
Trey Benson on IR - Emari Demercado vs. Michael Carter - 0:28:22

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Week 5 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings & Tiers: Studs, Sleepers, and Must-Starts (Ep. 1745) Oct 01, 2025

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Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson are breaking down Week 5’s biggest wide receiver ranking differences, engaging in debates, and highlighting the expert consensus for Week 5.

Don't miss our deep-dive into this week's rankings, must-start options, and value plays to dominate your fantasy matchup!

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Intro - 0:00:00
Accuracy Contest - 0:02:08
Ja'Marr Chase Signed Jersey Giveaway Winner + Signed A.J. Brown Eagles Jersey Giveaway - 0:03:07
WR1s - 0:04:16
George Pickens - 0:04:44
Ja'Marr Chase - 0:07:44
Quentin Johnston - 0:13:54
WR2s - 0:22:57
Michael Pittman - 0:23:25
Jaylen Waddle - 0:25:38
Jakobi Meyers - 0:28:49
A.J. Brown - 0:30:28
Hard Rock Bet - 0:32:00
WR3s - 0:33:30
Wan'Dale Robinson - 0:33:48
Jordan Addison - 0:36:41
Chris Godwin - 0:39:09
Sleepers - 0:41:31
Malik Washington - 0:41:43
Jerry Jeudy - 0:42:02

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Target Tetairoa McMillan at a Discount? | Week 5 Buy Low + Sell High Wide Receiver Targets (Ep. 1744) Oct 01, 2025

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Stop pandering to your opponents by rolling out sub-par pass-catchers! Join Ryan Wormeli and Andrew Erickson for their Week 5 fantasy football trade advice with their top wide receivers to buy low or sell high.

Is it time to target Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan at a discount? Will Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams get back into the top 24 at the position? Plus, why should you be making plans to ditch Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore?

The Pros put their foot down while bartering for better receivers!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
TrophySmack Fantasy Football Golden Toilet Giveaway - 0:00:32
Wide Receivers To Buy - 0:01:11
Tetairoa McMillan (WR - CAR) - 0:01:16
Jameson Williams (WR - DET) - 0:05:34
FantasyPros Trade Analyzer - 0:08:41
Wide Receivers To Sell - 0:09:00
DJ Moore (WR - CAR) - 0:09:04
Wide Receiver Trade Strategy - 0:10:55
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA) - 0:13:19
Quarterbacks & Tight Ends To Buy/Sell - 0:19:37
Patrick Mahomes (QB - KC) - 0:19:44
David Njoku (TE - CLE) - 0:24:42
Buy, Sell or Hold? - 0:29:12
Xavier Worthy (WR - KC), Jaylen Waddle (WR - MIA) & DeVonta Smith (WR - PHI) - 0:29:20
Michael Pittman Jr. (WR - IND), Quentin Johnston (WR - LAC) & Jordan Addison (WR - MIN) - 0:32:06
Kyler Murray (QB - ARI), Jared Goff (QB - DET) & Bo Nix (QB - DEN) - 0:34:38
Dallas Goedert (TE - PHI), Mark Andrews (TE - BAL) & Dalton Kincaid (TE - BUF) - 0:38:36
Outro - 0:40:52

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Time To Jump on the Jacory Croskey-Merritt Hype Train? | Week 5 Buy Low + Sell High Running Back Targets (Ep. 1743) Sep 30, 2025

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Get out of the "RB Dead Zone" while you still can! Join Ryan Wormeli and Andrew Erickson for their Week 5 fantasy football trade advice with their top running backs to buy low or sell high.

Is it time to jump on the Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt hype train? Will Arizona Cardinals RB Trey Benson bounce back from an underwhelming primetime performance? Plus, has New York Giants RB Cam Skattebo become one of the league's best workhorses already?

The Pros make an escape plan before it's too late!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
Monday Night Football Reaction: New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins - 0:02:18
Monday Night Football Reaction: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Denver Broncos - 0:09:52
Running Backs To Buy - 0:17:28
Trey Benson (RB - ARI) - 0:17:40
Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB - WAS) - 0:20:45
Hard Rock Bet - 0:24:23
Running Backs To Sell - 0:25:32
D’Andre Swift (RB - CHI) - 0:25:34
Tony Pollard (RB - TEN) - 0:28:47
Buy, Sell or Hold? - 0:30:46
Cam Skattebo (RB - NYG), Jordan Mason (RB - MIN) & Quinshon Judkins (RB - CLE) - 0:30:52
Woody Marks (RB - HOU), RJ Harvey (RB - DEN) & Zach Charbonnet (RB - SEA) - 0:33:22
Bhayshul Tuten (RB - JAX), Isiah Pacheco (RB - KC) & Rhamondre Stevenson (RB - NE) - 0:34:56
FantasyPros Trade Livestream - 0:36:34
Outro - 0:36:51

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Fantasy Football Takeaways: Fact or Fiction + Week 5 Waiver Wire & Trade Advice | Out of Bounds (Ep. 1742) Sep 30, 2025

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Join Joe Pisapia, Chris Welsh, and Scott Bogman LIVE on Twitch every Monday afternoon at 2:00 PM ET at twitch.tv/fantasypros. The guys discuss everything happening in the football world, both in fantasy and in reality, while having some fun along the way!

Put your bad day behind you with a new episode of "Out of Bounds," where Joe Pisapia, Chris Welsh and Scott Bogman share their top fantasy football Week 4 takeaways!

Will the Philadelphia Eagles' pass-catchers continue to struggle? Can Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren finish as the top player at the position? Plus, is Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston him?

The Pros explain why it's time to not worry and be happy when they share their top Week 5 waiver wire and trade advice!

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Intro - 0:00:00
Questions and Asses - 0:02:40
Is the Eagles' success sustainable with Jalen Hurts' conservative approach? - 0:03:09
Should I panic about A.J. Brown - 0:04:40
Should I trade Ashton Jeanty? - 0:07:06
Need a Lamar Jackson replacement in a 10 teamer - 0:08:51
Derrick Henry or Quinshon Judkins: Who is better for the rest of the season? - 0:10:40
Is Matthew Golden still a hold? - 0:11:32
Ladd McConkey or Chase Brown for the rest of the season? - 0:12:02
Malik Nabers torn ACL and other WR injuries - how do fantasy managers recover? - 0:12:47
Lost CeeDee Lamb and Malik Nabers + Thoughts on Jordan Addison and Terry McLaurin rest of season? - 0:18:04
Joe's Takeaways: Tyler Warren is going to finish as TE1 this year. Ravens defense is terrible - 0:19:20
Bogman's Takeaway: Dallas has the worst defense in the league by a mile. - 0:19:59
Welsh's Takeaway: Quinten Johnston is just "him" and the Ladd era is just over. - 0:20:59
Bogman's new game: Limbo - How low will you go to get rid of Ladd McConkey? - 0:22:20
Joe's Favorite Moment: Romeo Doubs with the hat trick wearing the guardian helmet. - 0:25:05
Welsh's Favorite Moment: Ashton Jeanty's 3 TDs - 0:25:34
Bogman's Moment of the week: Adonai Mitchell fumbles going into the EZ - 0:27:34
Fact or Fiction? - 0:28:56
Fact or Fiction: The Chiefs are back! - 0:29:10
Fact or Fiction: Woody Marks has taken over the Texans' backfield. - 0:30:19
Fact or Fiction: Geno Smith is in danger of being replaced at QB. - 0:32:40
Fact or Fiction: Jaxson Dart can be fantasy relevant w/o Malik Nabers. - 0:33:41
Fact or Fiction: The Patriots' offense turned a corner yesterday. - 0:34:23
Chat Trade Advice - 0:35:05
The 3-1-1 - 0:42:00
1 Free Month of BettingPros Premium - 0:45:37

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5 Moves You Need to Make Week Ahead Of Week 5 (Ep. 1741) Sep 30, 2025

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Join Ryan Wormeli and Tera Roberts as they highlight 5 fantasy football moves you should be making ahead of the Week 5 action around the NFL!

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Intro - 0:00:00
Buy Brock Bowers - 0:00:31
Buy Travis Etienne - 0:04:09
Giveaway - 0:06:40
Sell D’Andre Swift - 0:07:20
Sell Tony Pollard - 0:10:20
BettingPros Premium Free Trial - 0:12:22
Drop Kaleb Johnson - 0:12:50

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Fantasy Football Week 5 Waiver Wire: Must-Have Players to Add to Your Roster (Ep. 1740) Sep 30, 2025

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Help water find its level on your roster by joining Joe Pisapia, Pat Fitzmaurice and Derek Brown for their top fantasy football Week 5 waiver wire pickups of the 2025 NFL season.

Will Houston Texans RB Woody Marks be worth the FAAB it will cost to acquire him? Is Minnesota Vikings RB Zavier Scott just a flash in the pan? Plus, could New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart be more than just a one-week streamer?

The Pros pray for rain and fantasy difference-makers along the shores of Lake Erie!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
Fantasy Football Championship Belt Giveaway Winner - 0:00:39
Fantasy Football Golden Toilet Giveaway - 0:01:18
Waiver Wire Add of the Week: Woody Marks (RB - HOU) - 0:02:03
Kenneth Gainwell (RB - PIT) - 0:07:13
Blake Corum (RB - LAR) - 0:11:04
Brashard Smith (RB - KC) - 0:11:26
Zavier Scott (RB - MIN) - 0:12:40
Drops: Tank Bigsby (RB - PHI) & Brian Robinson Jr. (RB - SF) - 0:14:01
Hard Rock Bet - 0:15:47
Troy Franklin (WR - DEN) - 0:17:17
Jalen Coker (WR - CAR) - 0:18:51
Romeo Doubs (WR - GB) - 0:21:26
Jayden Higgins (WR - HOU) - 0:25:11
Darius Slayton (WR - NYG) - 0:27:18
Jalen Tolbert (WR - DAL) - 0:29:25
Isaiah Bond (WR - CLE) - 0:30:39
Drops: Tyquan Thornton (WR - KC) & Tre Tucker (WR - LV) - 0:33:28
StitchFix - 0:34:47
Week 5 Streamers - 0:35:59
Sam Darnold (QB - SEA) - 0:36:11
Jaxson Dart (QB - NYG) - 0:36:52
Dalton Schultz (TE - HOU) - 0:37:40
Theo Johnson (TE - NYG) - 0:38:06
Cleveland Browns D/ST - 0:39:05
Arizona Cardinals D/ST - 0:39:36
Spencer Shrader (K - IND) - 0:40:06
Chad Ryland (K - ARI) - 0:40:24
FantasyPros Waiver Central - 0:41:27
DBro's Top-5 Waiver Wire Adds - 0:41:49
Fitz’s Top-5 Waiver Wire Adds - 0:42:11
Outro - 0:44:45

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Jake Ciely’s Top 5 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets For Week 5 (Ep. 1739) Sep 29, 2025

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"It's happening!" Learn whose usage is trending in the right direction by joining Joe Pisapia and Jake Ciely for their top fantasy football waiver wire stashes to target ahead of Week 5.

Has Houston Texans RB Woody Marks finally overtaken RB Nick Chubb? Will New York Giants WR Darius Slayton slot into more volume with WR Malik Nabers' injury? Plus, does Pittsburgh Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell have stand-alone value when RB Jaylen Warren returns?

The Pros try to remain calm while revealing the next crop of waiver wire must-adds!

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Intro - 0:00:00
Woody Marks (RB - HOU) - 0:00:20
Darius Slayton (WR - NYG) - 0:02:20
Kenneth Gainwell (RB - PIT) - 0:05:15
Jaxson Dart (QB - NYG) - 0:07:14
Isaiah Bond (WR - CLE) - 0:08:54
FantasyPros Waiver Central - 0:11:50
Outro - 0:12:15

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Week 4 Fantasy Football Reactions & Injuries + Early Week 5 Waiver Wire (Ep. 1738) Sep 29, 2025

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Catch up on all of the Week 4 Fantasy Football action!

Seth Woolcock, Scott Bogman, and Deepak Chona break down key injuries and everything that stood out from every game!

Timestamps (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Notable Injuries - 0:02:28

Signed DJ Moore Mini Helmet Giveaway - 0:16:56

MIN 21 @ PIT 24 - 0:17:33

NO 19 @ BUF 31 - 0:20:35

TEN 0 @ HOU 26 - 0:23:39

CLE 10 @ DET 34 - 0:26:53

WAS 27 @ ATL 34 - 0:29:29

FantasyPros Waiver Central - 0:31:23

PHI 31 @ TB 25 - 0:32:02

CAR 13 @ NE 42 - 0:34:05

LAC 18 @ NYG 21 - 0:37:24

IND 20 @ LAR 27 - 0:42:46

FantasyPros Discord - 0:47:06

JAX 26 @ SF 21 - 0:47:36

CHI 25 @ LV 24 - 0:51:39

BAL 20 @ KC 37 - 0:55:35

Outro - 1:01:40

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The Extra Point: Rest-Of-Season Evaluations, Tough Weekend Decisions, and Chat Q&A (Ep. 1737) Sep 27, 2025

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Join Chris Welsh and Pat Fitzmaurice as they tackle your questions LIVE on Discord every Thursday at 2 PM EST at fantasypros.com/chat.

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

FantasyPros Discord - 0:01:32

Flex Options in Standard League - 0:02:57

Ja’Marr Chase’s Outlook - 0:04:34

Weekend Start/Sit Decisions and Roster Evaluation - 0:05:50

Buccaneers’ Outlook - 0:11:09

Half-PPR RB Options - 0:14:15

Dak Prescott vs. Brock Purdy - 0:17:51

Travis Etienne vs. Quinshon Judkins - 0:18:43

George Pickens vs. Tetairoa McMillan - 0:20:31

FantasyPros MyPlaybook - 0:23:33

Tough RB Sit/Start Decision - 0:25:50

Jacory Croskey-Merritt’s Outlook - 0:27:14

Travis Hunter’s Outlook - 0:29:55

Big Trade Question - 0:32:51

FantasyPros on Twitch - 0:34:01

Tight ECR Rankings Decisions - 0:35:27

Working Through Trades - 0:40:20

Trevor Lawrence Replacements - 0:47:04

Trading for Josh Jacobs - 0:48:04

Lightning Round Q&A - 0:50:50

Outro - 0:59:15

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