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Ollie Gordon II RB | MIA
Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Solid performance as lead back
Gordon rushed 18 times for 88 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' 31-24 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
Gordon turned in a useful fantasy performance in the lead role once again, even as he navigated a brief exit from the game due to an undisclosed injury in the second half. The second-year back was able to still handle a robust workload despite the Dolphins trailing for the majority of the game, and he finished with new career highs in rush attempts and rush yards. Gordon also recorded a rushing touchdown for the third straight game when he went in from one yard with just over eight minutes remaining in the first quarter, and he should continue to helm Miami's ground attack in a Week 7 road matchup against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 25 following a Week 6 bye.
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C.J. Stroud QB | HOU
Texans' C.J. Stroud: Produces two TDs in Tennessee
Stroud completed 26 of 34 passes for 261 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans. He added five rushing yards and a TD on six carries.
Neither team had gotten the ball into the end zone at halftime, but Stroud fixed that by scampering for a two-yard TD in the third quarter before finding Jaylin Noel for a nine-yard score in the fourth. Despite the Texans' 1-4 record, Stroud still has yet to throw an INT this season, compiling a 6:0 TD:INT in five games, and he hasn't committed a turnover since Week 1. The fourth-year QB also has reinforcements coming for his receiving corps after Houston traded for Marvin Harrison on Sunday. Stroud will look to build on this performance in a Week 6 clash with the Jaguars.
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Deebo Samuel WR | SF
49ers' Deebo Samuel: Out for remainder of Sunday's game
Samuel is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to a hamstring injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Samuel went down in a heap during a rushing attempt late in the third quarter, ultimately suffering a hamstring injury and losing a fumble on the play. In his absence, Mike Evans will continue to operate as the team's undisputed No. 1 wide receiver. More information on Samuel's injury will likely be provided following Sunday's contest.
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Zay Flowers WR | BAL
Ravens' Zay Flowers: Active for SNF
Flowers (foot) is listed as active for Sunday's game in Atlanta.
Flowers endured practice restrictions during Week 5 prep, only this week he was dealing with a foot injury as opposed to the hamstring issue that had plagued him since the season opener. Despite Flowers entering the weekend as questionable to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Sunday morning that the wide receiver was slated to suit up. Now that that's been confirmed, Flowers may have less sway in fantasy terms with QB Tyler Huntley directing the offense instead of Lamar Jackson (ankle), the latter of whom is inactive.
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Nico Collins WR | HOU
Texans' Nico Collins: Five grabs in Week 5 win
Collins caught five of seven targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans.
The Texans got right on both sides of the ball in their first win of the season, with Collins leading the team in targets and tying Jaylin Noel for the lead in receptions while Xavier Hutchinson topped them both in receiving yards. The trio will get some additional competition as soon as a Week 6 clash with Jacksonville after Houston traded for Marvin Harrison on Sunday, but Collins should remain the top option for C.J. Stroud as long as he remains healthy. Through three games this season, Collins has a 19-249-3 line on 25 targets.
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Tyson Bagent QB | CHI
Bears' Tyson Bagent: Takes step back in loss
Bagent completed 12 of 21 passes for 87 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions while adding three rushes for 17 yards in the Bears' 31-7 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Bagent was ultimately benched in favor of Case Keenum after his second interception of the day with under a minute remaining in the third quarter. Prior to that, he wasn't able to keep the Bears competitive on a day when Chicago's defense was consistently victimized by Jordan Love and his top two receivers, Christian Watson and Matthew Golden. Bagent had put together a diametrically opposite performance in his Week 4 start against the Jets, and it appears unlikely he'll have a chance to atone for Sunday's struggles anytime soon since Caleb Williams appears to have a good chance of returning from his hamstring injury in next Sunday night's Week 6 road matchup against the Falcons.
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Tucker Kraft TE | GB
Packers' Tucker Kraft: Productive with five catches in win
Kraft brought in all five targets for 64 yards and rushed once for two yards in the Packers' 31-7 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Kraft was an ideal complementary piece alongside top receivers Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, who combined for 12 receptions for 266 yards and two touchdowns (Watson) on the afternoon. Kraft still managed to finish with his second-highest reception and receiving yardage totals of the season, and he should remain busy in what is likely to be a high-scoring Week 6 home showdown against the Cowboys next Sunday night.
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Talanoa Hufanga SAF | DEN
Broncos' Talanoa Hufanga: Done for day
Hufanga (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Hufanga had his lower body bent backwards while making a tackle in the second half, and his day has now officially come to a premature end. In his absence, JL Skinner and Devon Key are both candidates to see increased opportunities at safety.
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Colston Loveland TE | CHI
Bears' Colston Loveland: Limited to two grabs in loss
Loveland brought in two of five targets for 19 yards in the Bears' 31-7 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
The second-year tight end's quiet season continued on a difficult day for the Bears offense overall. Loveland was coming off a season-best six-catch, 57-yard effort against the Jets in Week 4, so Sunday's downturn was notable and marked third sub-20-yard tally in the first five games of the season. Loveland may have an opportunity to reap the benefit of having Caleb Williams back under center in a Week 6 road matchup against the Falcons next Sunday.
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Rome Odunze WR | CHI
Bears' Rome Odunze: Three catches in Week 5 loss
Odunze brought in three of nine targets for 40 yards in the Bears' 31-7 loss to the Packers on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
Odunze finished second in receiving yards with a team-high target total, and he endured an inefficient afternoon overall while working with Tyson Bagent as his quarterback for a second straight game. Odunze did take two of his receptions for first downs, and he extended his season-opening streak of recording at least one catch of 20-plus yards. The talented deep threat will look for a higher catch rate and better ball security in a Week 6 road matchup against the Falcons that could mark the return of Caleb Williams from his hamstring injury.