**Fantasy Football Week 5 Recap: Winners, Losers, and Injuries**
The fifth week of the fantasy football season brought its fair share of surprises, with some players exceeding expectations and others falling short. Here’s a breakdown of the top performers, disappointments, and injuries from Week 5.
**Winners**
1. **Ja’Marr Chase** (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) – 41.3 PPR fantasy points, 2 TDs
2. **Lamar Jackson** (QB, Baltimore Ravens) – 33.42 points, 348 passing yards, 4 TDs
3. **Caleb Williams** (QB, Chicago Bears) – 23.56 points, 304 passing yards, 2 TDs
4. **Kirk Cousins** (QB, Atlanta Falcons) – 34.36 points, 509 passing yards, 1 TD
5. **Drake London** (WR, Atlanta Falcons) – 33.4 points, 12 receptions, 154 yards, 1 TD
**Losers**
1. **Breece Hall** (RB, New York Jets) – 8.8 points, 15 carries, 33 yards
2. **Josh Allen** (QB, Buffalo Bills) – 14.64 points, 131 passing yards, 1 TD
3. **Deebo Samuel** (WR, San Francisco 49ers) – 3.0 points, 2 receptions, 13 yards
4. **Jordan Mason** (RB, San Francisco 49ers) – 8.8 points, 14 carries, 63 yards
5. **Sam Darnold** (QB, Minnesota Vikings) – 4.26 points, 131 passing yards, 0 TDs
**Injuries**
1. **Aaron Jones** (RB, Minnesota Vikings) – hip injury, status uncertain for Week 7
2. **De’Von Achane** (RB, Miami Dolphins) – concussion, status uncertain for Week 7
3. **Nico Collins** (WR, Houston Texans) – hamstring injury, status uncertain for Week 7
**Top Questions from Week 5**
1. Has Tank Bigsby passed Travis Etienne in the Jaguars’ running back rotation?
2. Can Kirk Cousins maintain his high level of play against tougher opponents?
3. Will Josh Allen bounce back from his disappointing performance against the Texans?
Stay tuned for more analysis and insights as we head into Week 6 of the fantasy football season.
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