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Pat Mayo Experience

Pat Mayo Experience

2026 Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings: STARTS, SITS, SLEEPERS & BUSTS | HOT PICKUPS

Oct 6, 2026 · 1h 23m

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Pat Mayo and Ian Hartitz break down the comprehensive Week 5 fantasy football rankings, tier-by-tier analysis, and crucial waiver wire/streaming targets. They discuss running back workloads (featuring insights on Bijan Robinson, Brian Robinson, Will Shipley, and Bucky Irving), wide receiver injury updates (including Malik Nabers and DJ Moore), and the quarterback landscape (evaluating Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Drake Maye, and the top pickup of the week, Jacoby Brissett). Plus, get deep-dive strategies for guillotine leagues, tight end streaming options, and defense/special teams (DST) stashes for the weeks ahead.