Danny Boily looks at fantasy football landmines, busts, and avoids for Week 5 of 2025. Given these fantasy situations, consider benching these players.

For the first time this season, your roster is feeling the squeeze as four teams take a much-needed rest during their byes, shrinking the available player pool and testing the depth you’ve worked hard to build. With fewer options on your bench, every single starting spot carries more weight, and a dud performance from a player you're counting on can be catastrophic for your matchup.

We’re here to help you navigate these treacherous waters by identifying the landmines. These are the established, brand-name players you’d typically start without hesitation, but who are walking into poor matchups, making them especially risky plays during a s

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