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Week 5 fantasy football rankings: Cowboys-Packers should be fantasy gold
Oct 6, 2017, 8:20 am
Jordy Nelson should have a big day against the Cowboys' depleted secondary. Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images
Below are my PPR fantasy rankings for Week 5. Most leagues are using points per reception these days, so take that into consideration when looking at the ranks. Six points are awarded for every receiving and rushing TD, and four points for every passing TD. If you are playing in a non-PPR league, pass-catching running backs lose a bit of value and so do possession receivers. Make sure you check the status of players that have been limited or out of practice.
I will update rankings throughout the week, so make sure you check back before kickoff on Sunday. If you have any start-sit questions, feel free to hit me up at @jordanpfx on Twitter, and I will do my best to get to every question. Include your scoring system with your questions. Good luck!
QB
1 A. Rodgers GB
2 D. Prescott DAL
3 R. Wilson SEA
4 B. Roethlisberger PIT
5 D. Watson HOU
6 E. Manning NYG
7 C. Wentz PHI
8 C. Palmer ARI
9 C. Newton CAR
10 A. Smith KC
11 M. Stafford DET
12 P. Rivers LAC
13 J. Cutler MIA
14 A. Dalton CIN
15 T. Taylor BUF
16 S. Bradford MIN *questionable knee
17 J. McCown NYJ
18 J. Brissett IND
19 J. Goff LAR
20 B. Bortles JAC
21 M. Mariota *questionable hamstring
22 D. Carr *questionable back
RB
1 L. Bell PIT
2 E. Elliott DAL
3 L. McCoy BUF
4 T. Gurley LAR
5 K. Hunt KC
6 J. Ajayi MIA
7 C. Hyde SF
8 D. Murray TEN
9 L. Fournette JAC
10 M. Gordon LAC
11 J. Howard CHI
12 L. Miller HOU
13 B. Powell NYJ
14 F. Gore IND
15 M. Lynch OAK
16 L. Blount PHI
17 J. Mixon CIN
18 C. McCaffrey CAR
19 D. Johnson CLE
20 A. Abdullah DET
21 A. Ellington ARI
22 T. Cohen CHI
23 I. Crowell CLE
24 A. Jones GB
25 W. Gallman NYG
26 L. Murray MIN
27 A. Collins BAL
28 J. Allen BAL
29 E. McGuire NYJ
30 J. Stewart CAR
31 T. Rawls SEA
32 J. Williams GB
33 G. Bernard CIN
34 D. Henry TEN
35 E. Lacy SEA
36 C. Clement PHI
37 J. McKissic SEA
38 J. McKinnon MIN
39 T. Riddick DET
40 D. Foreman HOU
WR
1 A. Brown PIT
2 J. Nelson GB
3 D. Bryant DAL
4 A. Green CIN
5 O. Beckham NYG
6 D. Hopkins HOU
7 S. Diggs MIN
8 T. Hill KC
9 L. Fitzgerald ARI
10 D. Baldwin SEA
11 K. Allen LAC
12 D. Parker MIA
13 T. Hilton IND
14 A. Thielen MIN
15 R. Cobb GB
16 G. Tate DET
17 J. Landry MIA
18 P. Garcon SF
19 D. Adams GB *If he's active I would roll with him
20 K. Benjamin CAR
21 C. Kupp LAR
22 M. Bryant PIT
23 Jaron Brown ARI
24 A. Cooper OAK
25 T. Williams LAC
26 A. Hurns JAC
27 D. Funchess CAR
28 M. Crabtree OAK
29 S. Watkins LAR
30 R. Matthews TEN
31 A. Jeffery PHI
32 B. Marshall NYG
33 W. Fuller HOU
34 J. Maclin BAL
35 K. Wright CHI
36 S. Shepard NYG
37 P. Richardson SEA
38 J. Kearse NYJ
39 J. Nelson ARI
40 R. Anderson NYJ
TE
1 T. Kelce KC
2 Z. Ertz PHI
3 J. Graham SEA
4 C. Clay BUF
5 H. Henry LAC
6 K. Rudolph MIN
7 A. Seferian-Jenkins NYJ
8 M. Bennett GB
9 D. Walker TEN
10 E. Engram NYG
11 J. Witten DAL
12 B. Watson BAL
13 A. Gates LAC
14 T. Croft CIN
15 J. Cook OAK
16 R. Griffin HOU
17 J. Thomas MIA
18 E. Ebron DET
19 D. Njoku CLE
20 M. Lewis JAC
DEF
1 Vikings
2 Seahawks
3 Eagles
4 Steelers
5 Ravens
6 Giants
7 Bills
8 Jets
9 Cardinals
10 Rams
11 Lions
12 Chiefs
13 Texans
14 Panthers
15 Bengals
16 49ers
17 Dolphins
18 Packers
19 Titans
20 Colts
21 Raiders
22 Chargers
23 Jaguars
24 Cowboys
Kicker
1 J. Elliott PHI
2 M. Crosby GB
3 D. Bailey DAL
4 C. Boswell PIT
5 J. Tucker BAL
6 G. Zuerlein LAR
7 H. Butker KC
8 M. Prater DET
9 K. Fairbairn HOU
10 A. Vinatieri IND
11 A. Rosas NYG
12 R. Gould SF
13 P. Dawson ARI
14 R. Succop TEN
15 R. Bullock CIN
17 B. Walsh SEA
18 G. Tavecchio OAK
19 C. Parkey MIA
20 K. Forbath MIN
21 G. Gano CAR
22 J. Myers JAC
The Houston Astros wrapped up yet another series win this week, this time taking two of three from the struggling Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Despite missing several key players and a bullpen that wasn’t fully available, the Astros continued their recent run of success, pushing their record to 52-35.
Manager Joe Espada appeared to be playing the long game in the rubber match on Thursday. After Houston rallied to tie the game in the seventh inning, Espada stuck with reliever Jordan Weems instead of turning to his high-leverage arms. That decision, while frustrating to some fans hoping for the sweep, underscored the team’s cautious approach to workload management as they navigate a long season.
One bright spot continues to be rookie Cam Smith, who delivered again in the clutch with a two-run triple in the seventh inning on Thursday. Smith has been Houston’s most dependable bat with runners on base and is quickly settling into the cleanup role—a rarity for a first-year player but one he’s earned with his poise and production.
Astros cleanup hitter RBIs this season:
Cam Smith: 10 RBIs in 7 games
All others: 28 RBIs in 80 games
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) July 3, 2025
Off the field, the biggest storyline continues to be Yordan Alvarez’s injury. After reports surfaced that the slugger had experienced a setback in his return from a fractured hand, the team clarified that the issue is inflammation, not the fracture itself. Astros general manager Dana Brown said Alvarez received injections to address the irritation and is expected to rest for now. Encouragingly, the Astros say the fracture is no longer a concern, and while there’s still no definitive timeline for his return, the overall tone from the club was optimistic.
The transparency around Alvarez’s situation is part of a larger shift. After being criticized in recent seasons for vague injury updates, the Astros have begun issuing daily availability reports. It’s a move that signals the front office is trying to regain some trust with the media and fans after a stretch of frustrating ambiguity around player health.
Now, the Astros head to Los Angeles for a marquee matchup with the defending champion Dodgers. Friday’s opener will feature Lance McCullers Jr. making just his second start since returning from the injured list. McCullers gave up eight runs in his return against the Cubs and will be under the spotlight as he looks to settle back into form. Control will be the key, as walks have long been McCullers’ Achilles’ heel.
Saturday sets the stage for one of the most anticipated pitching matchups of the season: Framber Valdez versus Shohei Ohtani. With both teams fighting for positioning in their respective divisions, this weekend in LA should serve as a measuring stick—and perhaps a postseason preview.
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