This is the Fantasy Edge 2023 Week 5 Podcast. This week, we do a brief recap of fantasy results from the games and the news coming out of Week 4. Plus our usual examination and critique of the Fantasy Pros waiver rankings!
And much more!
Richard Savill and Dennis Sosic are your hosts for Fantasy advice, insights and breaking news.
The Fantasy Edge 2023 Week 5
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In this podcast we discuss:
News
- Bill Belichick suffered his worst loss ever on Sunday. No coach has gone from being so great to so mediocre. But that's where the Patriots are. Hot seat?
- Kenny Pickett Bone bruise. It is not serious but could lead to a short-term absence.
- Javonte Williams On Monday, coach Sean Payton was asked whether Williams will miss "extended time," and whether McLaughlin's role will expand.
- Micah Parsons Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Parsons had his knee and ankle examined but is OK.
- Joe Burrow Head coach Zac Taylor confirmed that Burrow will continue as the team's starting quarterback against the Cardinals in Week Five.
- Deshaun Watson Asked if Watson was medically cleared to play in Sunday's loss to the Ravens, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski answered, “Yes."
- Tee Higgins "Possible chance to play in Week 5"
- Jonathan Taylor To come off PUP this week. The plan is for Taylor to practice with the team for the first time this year.
- Jameson Williams Campbell uncertain of his status after coming off suspension.
- Desmond Ridder Arthur Smith sticking with Ridder as starter.
Show Notes
A brief recap of Week 4 and waiver wire grabs for Week 5!
The Fantasy Pros Waiver Rankings for Week 5
Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends |
QB1 C.J. Stroud | RB1 Jaleel McLaughlin | WR1 Quentin Johnston | TE1 Luke Musgrave |
QB2 Sam Howell | RB2 Chuba Hubbard | WR2 Jameson Williams | TE2 Logan Thomas |
QB3 Joshua Dobbs | RB3 Tyjae Spears | WR3 Jayden Reed | TE3 Dalton Schultz |
QB4 Bryce Young | RB4 Elijah Mitchell | WR4 Marvin Mims Jr. | TE4 Cade Otton |
QB5 Ryan Tannehill | RB5 Jeff Wilson Jr. | WR5 Michael Wilson | TE5 Jonnu Smith |
QB6 Mitch Trubisky | RB6 Rico Dowdle | WR6 Tyler Boyd | TE6 Andrew Ogletree |
RB7 Ezekiel Elliott | WR7 Rashid Shaheed | ||
RB8 Justice Hill | WR8 DJ Chark Jr. | ||
RB9 Tank Bigsby | WR9 Josh Downs | ||
RB10 Ronnie Rivers | WR10 Treylon Burks | ||
RB11 Jamaal Williams | WR11 Odell Beckham Jr. | ||
RB12 Zamir White | WR12 Curtis Samuel | ||
WR13 Terrace Marshall Jr. | |||
WR14 Kendrick Bourne |
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