Week 5 brings the beginning of the dreaded bye week stretch, with fantasy managers already having to navigate roster holes left by the Falcons, Bears, Packers, and Steelers. This week demands deeper thinking beyond the obvious RB1 studs, as savvy managers will need to identify the lesser-known options that can provide surprising production or avoid potential landmines that could sink their lineups.

The running back landscape has been reshaped by recent injuries and shifting backfield dynamics, creating both opportunities and pitfalls. With key players like Bijan Robinson, Josh Jacobs, and Jaylen Warren on bye, plus season-ending injuries to James Conner and Najee Harris, the waiver wire has become more crucial than ever for finding viable starting options.

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