Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings with Each Position's Flex and PPR Projections

The fantasy football picture continues to be a murky one during the 2025 NFL season. Injuries have impacted the landscape at an alarming rate, and managers are still waiting for some stars to break out of an early-season funk.

Brian Thomas Jr., Jerry Jeudy and Ladd McConkey really did shine in fantasy last season. We promise.

With bye weeks now entering the equation, most managers can't simply start their biggest stars across the board. We're here to help, though, with point-per-reception projections for the week's top remaining flex plays and a few sleeper suggestions.

Running Back

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Saints RB Kendre Miller

1. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions: 22.8 points
2. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts: 22.1 points
3. James Cook, Buffalo Bills: 21.6 points
4. De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins: 21.3 points
5. Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers: 21 points
6. Breece Hall, New York Jets: 20.6 points
7. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles: 20.3 points
8. Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders: 19.8 points
9. Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys: 18.8 points
10. Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars: 18.7 points
11. Quinshon Judkins, Cleveland Browns: 17.6 points
12. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens: 17 points
13. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints: 16.9 points
14. Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks: 16.5 points
15. Cam Skattebo, New York Giants: 16.4 points
16. Woody Marks, Houston Texans: 16.1 points
17. Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 15.5 points
18. Jordan Mason, Minnesota Vikings: 14.9 points
19. Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans: 14.5 points
20. Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals: 14 points

Sleeper: Kendre Miller, New Orleans Saints

Finding viable running back options on the waiver wire has been extremely difficult this year. Houston Texans rookie Woody Marks looks like a potential star, but he was heavily targeted on the wire this week.

Marks is rostered in 74 percent of Yahoo leagues and 28 percent of ESPN leagues. If he's available in your league, he's worth scooping up immediately.

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller is more of a deep sleeper, but he could have some flex value in larger leagues. He's not going to steal much of Alvin Kamara's receiving work, but he can have a role in New Orleans' ground game.

Miller logged 11 carries for 65 yards and a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in Week 4. This week, he'll face a New York Giants defense that has surrendered the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season.

Wide Receiver

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Chiefs WR Marquise Brown

1. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions: 23.9 points
2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks: 23.3 points
3. Nico Collins, Houston Texans: 22.5 points
4. George Pickens, Dallas Cowboys: 22.1 points
5. Garrett Wilson, New York Jets: 21.5 points
6. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings: 21.1 points
7. Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 20.5 points
8. Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers: 20.2 points
9. Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts: 20 points
10. Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals: 19.5 points
11. Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos: 19.4 points
12. Deebo Samuel, Washington Commanders: 19.2 points
13. Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers: 19.1 points
14. Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins: 19 points
15. Xavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs: 18.7 points
16. Jakobi Meyers, Las Vegas Raiders: 18.4 points
17. Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers: 18.3 points
18. Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens: 18 points
19. Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints: 17.5 points
20. Wan'Dale Robinson, New York Giants: 17 points
21. Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals: 16.5 points
22. A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles: 16.4 points
23. DeVona Smith, Philadelphia Eagles: 16 points
24. Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 points
25. Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers: 13.7 points
26. Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions: 13.6 points
27. Chris Godwin Jr., Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13.5 points
28. Khalil Shakir, Buffalo Bills: 13.4 points
29. Stefon Diggs, New England Patriots: 13.3 points
30. Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals: 12.5 points

Sleeper: Marquise Brown, Kansas City Chiefs

The return of Xavier Worthy in Week 4 had a positive impact on the Kansas City Chiefs' offense, which produced a season-high 37 points. With Worthy back in the fold, Marquise Brown has reentered sleeper territory.

Brown is rostered in 63 percent of ESPN leagues but only 48 percent of Yahoo leagues.

While Brown had a whopping 10 receptions in Week 1, he's logged just 12 in the three weeks since. Worthy's return, though, hasn't pushed Brown out of the game plan. He's seen at least five targets in every game this year and caught three passes for 38 yards and a touchdown in Week 4.

Brown should maintain a consistent target share, at least until Rashee Rice is eligible to return from suspension after Week 6.

On Monday night, the Chiefs will visit the Jacksonville Jaguars, who have been good-not-great against opposing receivers. Jacksonville has surrendered the 15th-most fantasy points to the WR position this season.

Tight End

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Jets TE Mason Taylor

1. Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals: 13.7 points
2. Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts: 13.5 points
3. Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders: 13 points
4. Hunter Henry, New England Patriots: 12.7 points
5. Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions: 12.5 points
6. Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys: 12.2 points
7. Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints: 12.1 points
8. Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills: 12 points
9. T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings: 11.5 points
10. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs: 11.4 points
11. Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles: 11.2 points
12. Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars: 11.1 points
13. Zach Ertz, Washington Commanders: 11 points
14. Harold Fannin Jr., Cleveland Browns: 10.7 points
15. Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens: 10.5 points

Sleeper: Mason Taylor, New York Jets

Indianapolis Colts rookie Tyler Warren became an immediate fantasy star, but few other rookie first-year tight ends have generated a lot of buzz—Harold Fannin Jr. being the surprising exception.

However, New York Jets rookie Mason Taylor started to make some noise in Week 4. The LSU product was targeted seven times against the Miami Dolphins and finished with five receptions for 65 yards.

The Jets have been desperate to find a reliable second receiving option behind Garrett Wilson. Taylor, who is already tied for second on the team (with Breece Hall) in receiving yards, could be Justin Fields' No. 2 target.

This week, the Jets will host a Dallas Cowboys team that has already surrendered 1,189 passing yards and 10 passing touchdowns. Taylor is still available in over 90 percent of Yahoo and ESPN leagues.

*Fantasy scoring and roster information from FantasyPros.