
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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Rookies Judkins And Gabriel Are Emerging
- Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Gabriel impressed as rookie contributors who can meaningfully impact fantasy lineups.
- The hosts highlighted Judkins as a top rookie RB and Gabriel as a game-manager who reinserted Njoku into relevance.
Stream Evan Ingram Against Soft Matchups
- Consider streaming Evan Ingram in upcoming matchups, as he returned to the radar with increased usage and favorable opponents.
- The hosts listed Jets, Giants, Cowboys as matchups to target.
Pause On Derrick Henry Versus Tough Run Defenses
- Avoid starting Derrick Henry against strong defenses like the Rams this week; he risks low production without Lamar Jackson.
- Consider buying him low for later weeks if you expect Jackson's return to restore value.
