{
  "id": 13182426,
  "title": "Week 5 Fantasy Football Top Must-Sit Players At Every Position: Brock Purdy And Alvin Kamara Should Be Benched",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/week-5-fantasy-football-top-must-sit-players-at-every-position-brock",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T18:48:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/week-5-fantasy-football-top-184827624.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Friday approaches, drafters must decide their Week 5 Fantasy Football lineups, steering clear of star players who could drag their teams down. This report outlines the top must-sit options across all positions.\n\nQuarterback Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers is one such player to avoid. Recent injuries have plagued the 49ers, leaving their defense susceptible to opposing passing attacks. While Purdy has performed well this season, benching him is recommended if another reliable option exists. Starters Jacoby Brissett and Jameis Winston are advised over Purdy.\n\nRunning back Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints is another player to consider sitting this week. Despite his volume, Kamara's efficiency has been lacking. The Minnesota Vikings have given up minimal fantasy points to running backs this season, presenting a challenging matchup for Kamara. With only 3.0 yards per carry and 4.3 yards per catch, Kamara needs double-digit carries and a touchdown to overcome the Vikings' strong defense. He has yet to reach double-digit carries in a game this season, and his recent target count of 14 in three games suggests he may struggle.\n\nWide receiver Mike Evans from the San Francisco 49ers also merits sitting this week. The Seattle Seahawks' pass defense ranks second in the league for limiting fantasy points to wide receivers. Dealing with a series of injuries and limited practice time, Evans' performance is uncertain. Despite expected playing, his recent struggles could make him a risky choice in daily fantasy football.",
  "summary": "Our top must-sit fantasy football option at each position for Week 5.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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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."
}