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

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.  FREE Week 5 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS (Sent on Wednesday: https://mayomedia.substack.com/4FOR4/SharpStack Discount: https://4for4.com/mayoGet 25% off the Rabbit Hole at https://betspertsgolf.com/mayo with code “MAYO”Use code “MAYO” at underdog and make a $5 Pick’em entry and instantly get $100 in your account Get a Deposit BONUS Coolbet: https://shorturl.at/CHfyW Subscribe, Rate and Review the PMEApple: http://bit.ly/PMEiTunesSpotify: https://goo.gl/VboemH FOLLOW MAYO MEDIA NETWORK Newsletter: https://mayomedia.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayomedianetwork/TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/mayo-media-networkYOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/YTMMN Ian’s 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings & Content at Rotowire. Code "Ian20" for 20% off: https://www.rotowire.com/football/expert-rankings.php?id=1490 Get Jake’s Content at The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/jake-ciely/ #FantasyFootball #Week5 #StartSit #NFL #PatMayo #StartSit #UDPartner CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro1:07 - Guillotine League Strategy & Budget Management3:38 - Running Back Injury Updates & Backfield Chaos7:41 - Running Back Rankings: Gibbs, Bijan, and the Top Tiers16:15 - Quarterback Debates: Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, and Turnovers21:38 - Best Run Defenses & Overall Defense Metrics27:52 - Deep Running Backs, Sleepers, and Handcuffs37:16 - Wide Receiver Injuries: Malik Nabers, DJ Moore, and More46:46 - Wide Receiver Tiers, Streamers, and Rookie Breakouts1:00:04 - Quarterback Streamers: Why Jacoby Brissett is the Pickup of the Week1:13:32 - Tight End Rankings & Streaming Options1:17:53 - Defense/Special Teams (DST) Long-Term Stashes  BLINDS.COM — Right now, Blinds.com is giving our listeners an exclusive $50 off when you spend $500 or more. Just use code PATMAYO at checkout. JOYMODE — Go to tryjoymode.com/MAYO Or enter MAYO at checkout for 20% off. Message and data rates apply. Must be 18+ (21+MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad