UPDATED: October 7, 2021
Welcome to Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season! We're a week away from bye weeks, so every fantasy football manager will have their roster tested. And remember, there's still plenty of time to turn things around if you're off to a slow start.
Remember to always churn those last couple bench spots to make sure you're bringing your best options to your lineup. Every lineup spot counts! Check out Jen Piacenti's Week 5 waiver wire pickups for guidance on who to target.
Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS | TEAM DEFENSES
Week 5 Rankings (PPR)
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KICKER RANKINGS
- Justin Tucker, BAL (vs. IND)
- Tyler Bass, BUF (at KC)
- Daniel Carlson, LV (vs. CHI)
- Harrison Butker, KC (vs. BUF)
- Matt Gay, LAR (at SEA)
- Greg Zuerlein, DAL (vs. NYG)
- Ryan Succop, TB (vs. MIA)
- Matt Prater, ARI (vs. SF)
- Greg Joseph, MIN (vs. DET)
- Brandon McManus, DEN (at PIT)
- Chase McLaughlin, CLE (at LAC)
- Randy Bullock, TEN (at JAC)
- Mason Crosby, GB (at CIN)
- Graham Gano, NYG (at DAL)
- Evan McPherson, CIN (vs. GB)
- Tristan Vizcaino, LAC (vs. CLE)
- Rodrigo Blankenship, IND (at BAL)
- Nick Folk, NE (at HOU)
- Younghoe Koo, ATL (vs. NYJ)*
- Jason Sanders, MIA (at TB)
- Aldrick Rosas, NO (at WAS)
- Jason Myers, SEA (vs. LAR)
- Joey Slye, SF (at ARI)
- Zane Gonzalez, CAR (vs. PHI)
- Dustin Hopkins, WAS (vs. NO)
- Chris Boswell, PIT (vs. DEN)
- Jake Elliott, PHI (at CAR)
- Cairo Santos, CHI (at LV)
- Austin Seibert, DET (at MIN)
- Matt Ammendola, NYJ (at ATL)*
- Ka'imi Fairbairn, HOU (vs. NE)
- Matthew Wright, JAC (vs. TEN)
* - Game is being played in London
