Week 5 Fantasy Recap: The Turning Point — Panic Meter Rising and Waiver Wire Gold

eek 5 is in the books, and fantasy chaos has officially arrived. We’re talking breakout performances, injury heartbreaks, and a few stars who might’ve just lost your matchup singlehandedly. In this episode, we’re breaking down the Players of the Week, Overperformers and Underperformers, and who’s sending fantasy managers straight to the Panic Meter. We’ll hit the Waiver Wire, highlight this week’s biggest surprises, and tell you who’s worth stashing before the rest of your league catches on.

It’s the point in the season where contenders start separating from pretenders—so buckle up, we’ve got all the reactions, overreactions, and moves you need heading into Week 6.