{
  "id": 13027956,
  "title": "TNF REAX + 6 biggest fantasy questions we want answered in Week 5",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/tnf-reax-6-biggest-fantasy-questions-we-want-answered-in-week-5",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T04:27:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/tnf-reax--6-biggest-fantasy-questions-we-want-answered-in-week-5-042703582.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the latest Yahoo Fantasy Forecast podcast, Josh Norris and Matt Harmon delve into the six most pressing fantasy questions for Week 5 and discuss the three \"sicko\" games that are drawing their attention. As the show concludes, they take on your mailbag questions, focusing on which running backs to watch during Week 5.\n\nThe importance of Week 5 in fantasy football is highlighted, as there remains significant uncertainty about the season's outcome. Norris addresses the first fantasy question, which concerns the absence of Tee Higgins in Cincinnati and who might step up in his place. Next, they turn their attention to the Eagles and the second fantasy question, debating whether to start any Eagles players during the week.\n\nThe third fantasy question tackles the impact of Lamar Jackson's absence on the performances of Flowers and Henry. Other key questions include whether Tyler Shough can maintain his form against Minnesota, if the Commanders' offense is often underrated, and whether a change in play-calling could turn the tide for Denver's situation.\n\nIn their games of the week, Harmon highlights the Texans vs. Titans matchup, while Norris picks the Colts vs. Steelers and Browns vs. Jets games. The fantasy hotline mailbag question asks which running backs need to step up, with various opinions provided on Wilson, TreVeyon Henderson, Braelon Allen, Jaylen Wright, and others.\n\nFinally, the hosts take calls from listeners seeking advice on RB2s to watch and injury updates on players such as Will Shipley, Woody Marks, Keaton Mitchell, Omarion Hampton, and Brian Robinson Jr.",
  "summary": "Josh Norris joins Matt Harmon for our week 5 preview pod. Norris identifies the six most pressing fantasy questions we want answered in Week 5 and Harmon reveals the 3 ’sicko’ games he’s paying attention to for fantasy. The two end the show taking your mailbag questions about which RB2s need to step up in Week 5.",
  "key_points": [
    "Week 5 remains crucial with significant season uncertainty",
    "Tee Higgins' absence prompts questions about Cincinnati's RB options",
    "Colts vs. Steelers and Browns vs. Jets identified as key games"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This week's developments heighten the urgency of fantasy football decisions, as uncertainty about the season's outcome persists and injuries and lineup questions leave owners scrambling for answers.",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}