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Ranking and evaluating all of Week 5\u2019s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.<\/p>\n
\u27a0 Rookie Quarterback Check-In<\/p>\n
The 2025 rookie quarterback class is not as deep as last season\u2019s, with No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward emerging as the only starter to begin the season. Russell Wilson\u2019s poor play has led to the Giants thrusting Jaxson Dart into the starting role as well. As the only two first round quarterbacks, Ward and Dart starting the earliest is no surprise.<\/p>\n
Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n
The Titans offense has gotten off to a rough start, scoring 20 or less points in every game this season. The team is 0-4 and Ward has not had a productive first quarter of the season. He is completing 51.2 percent of his passes for a measly 4.9 yards per attempt, good for last among four-game starters. With just two touchdowns, two interceptions, and a limited rushing upside, Ward is not fantasy viable. PFF<\/a> charts the rookie at three turnover-worthy plays, so he is at least stopping the bleeding by limiting turnovers. However, the offensive play-calling has struggled, and the Titans have not pushed the ball downfield. The good news is Ward is only four games into his career and has room to grow (potentially under a new coaching regime next year?).<\/p>\n Ward is at best a fantasy streamer in the deepest of leagues. He should only be rostered in dynasty formats for the moment.<\/p>\n Jaxson Dart, New York Giants<\/p>\n The Giants beat the Chargers in their first game with Dart installed as the starter. He completed 65 percent of his passes for 111 yards and a touchdown, adding 10 carries for 54 yards and a score on the ground. He took the reigns as the Giants\u2019 franchise future in a statement win with two scores and no turnovers and lands on fantasy radars. Though it\u2019ll be hard to trust Dart week-to-week in a Giants offense now missing Malik Nabers (ACL) for the season, his rushing upside gives him streamer value. Dynasty drafters weren\u2019t expecting much from his rookie year anyways, so an early start and good production is a pleasant surprise.<\/p>\n The Rest<\/p>\n The Browns announced rookie third-rounder Dillon Gabriel to be their starter ahead of Week 5. He still sits ahead of Shedeur Sanders, who may have been starting had he gone to the Ravens. Jalen Milroe has run packages for the Seattle Seahawks, carrying the ball twice for four yards. Tyler Shough sits on the bench behind Spencer Rattler for the New Orleans Saints. Stay tuned to Gabriel, he may not be much worse than a 40-year-old Joe Flacco.<\/p>\n \u27a0 Rookie Running Back Check-In<\/p>\n The rookie running back group was projected to be high-impact, but fantasy managers have gotten mixed results thus far. There are workhorses who are definitive fantasy starters. There are guys who are in the mix to be starters. There are guys who are handcuffs on their respective teams. The various levels of usage can give fantasy managers an expectation for their rookie backs\u2019 fantasy output.<\/p>\n