I’m writing tonight’s newsletter fresh off the Cowboys’ embarrassing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Leave it to the Cowboys to start Week 5 with a bang (if you want to call it that). Thankfully, George Pickens came to life (pay the man, Jerry), and the Buccaneers’ offense looks to have found a groove; then again, the Cowboys’ atrocious defense makes everyone look good. Ok, rant over! Let’s get ready for the rest of Week 5, shall we?
Top News
Week 5 is here, and the NFL is entertaining, if nothing else. Which storylines does Elliott think are worth keeping your eye on? Find out here:
4 Biggest Dynasty Storylines in Week 5
Are you 4-0, 3-1, 2-2, or… 0-4? Have no fear, Paul Ryan is here to help. Paul dug through the data and found stats you can use to help you figure out who to Buy, Sell, and Stash to help you make that final push or to start building for next year:
Dynasty Stashes
Injuries continue to take their toll on our fantasy rosters, and even our depth pieces are getting bit by the injury bug. But you know who benefits from injuries? Our bench stashes! Wolf tells you who to stash in his latest article:
Tweet of the Week
With both the Houston Texans defense and Denver Broncos offense struggling early in the season, changes are being made.
@AdamSchefter: In two days, two head coaches have taken over two units: Broncos HC Sean Payton is now calling Denver’s offense and Texans HC DeMeco Ryans is calling Houston’s defense.
Is play-calling the real issue?
Rookies
Undrafted free agent Jalon Daniels just won his first career game on one of the biggest stages against “America’s Team” and looked good doing it! Which other rookies are making a name for themselves? Josh shares all:
Dynasty Rookie Round-Up: Week 4
The Chargers have to be the biggest disappointment so far this season! What are you doing with someone like Ladd McConkey? Are you selling or buying low? Check out the Dynasty Control Room and see what you can get in our Trade Analyzer tool:
Campus 2 Canton
Real ball knowers know the fantasy week truly starts on Saturdays! Don’t set your lineups without reading Frank’s C2C start/sit article:
The season is won in trades and the waiver wire! Frank is back at it with players you should look to add before Saturday’s slate:
C2C Waiver Report: Post Week 5
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DevyÂ
Of course, no newsletter is complete without the Devy Notebook and our Devy Players of the Week series! Check out what Evan and Jim learned last week here:
The Devy Notebook 2026: Volume 6
Devy Players of the Week: Week 5
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With 20 years of fantasy experience, Paul has learned two things the hard way — drafting at ADP keeps you average, and Superflex managers are overpaying for quarterbacks. Paul writes Dynasty Fantasy Football content to help managers find the edge everyone else is missing and actually win their leagues. Join the #DFFArmy and gain the edge fantasy managers are looking for. Follow him on Twitter @Paul_Ryan15.
