"The fifth Sunday of the NFL season featured a pair of winless teams ( Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints) earning wins. Both of the previously unbeaten teams ( Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills) are no longer so after falling in home games. Individually, a backup running back for the Carolina Panthers rushed for more than 200 yards ( Rico Dowdle), the league's leading rusher scored three touchdowns ( Jonathan Taylor) and a rookie wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers continues to produce major numbers ( Emeka Egbuka). The best part: Unlike prior weeks with critical, long-term injuries removing so many fantasy options ( Joe Burrow, Malik Nabers, Tyreek Hill, James Conner), managers were spared in Week 5 -- at least so far."
"Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins (rostered in 21.9% of ESPN leagues): The Dolphins lost to the Panthers in their first game without star WR Tyreek Hill, but Tagovailoa scored 22.4 PPR points, his top statistical game of the season. He tossed touchdowns to RB De'Von Achane, WR Jaylen Waddle and TE Darren Waller, the latter among the most-added players in ESPN leagues. Waller's surprising presence greatly adjusts this offense. We shall see if Tagovailoa can thrive against a better defense in Week 6 ( Los Angeles Chargers), but his five TD passes with nary a turnover over the past two games are a good sign, for sure."
Week 5 featured the Tennessee Titans and New Orleans Saints breaking losing streaks while the previously unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills lost home games. Carolina Panthers backup Rico Dowdle rushed for more than 200 yards. Jonathan Taylor scored three touchdowns and rookie Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka continued producing major numbers. Fantasy managers were spared major, long-term injuries that affected prior weeks. Players available in at least 50% of ESPN standard leagues were identified as worthy adds. Tua Tagovailoa delivered a 22.4 PPR-point game and has five touchdowns and no turnovers over the past two games.
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