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Fantasy football Week 5 WR preview: Zay Flowers a cautious start with Lamar Jackson likely out

Lamar Jackson's injury lowers the ceiling for Baltimore's breakout star with Tyler Huntley under center, plus key Week 5 stats for DK Metcalf, Drake London and Keon Coleman

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 10:13 PM
Fantasy football Week 5 WR preview: Zay Flowers a cautious start with Lamar Jackson likely out
Key Things to Know
  • Heath Cummings considers Zay Flowers a cautious WR2 start with Lamar Jackson sidelined by an ankle injury.
  • Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley is projected to start for the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5.
  • Cummings projects Flowers for approximately five receptions and 70 receiving yards with Huntley starting.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Heath Cummings advises fantasy managers to view Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers as a WR2 for Week 5 due to quarterback Lamar Jackson's ankle injury. With Tyler Huntley projected to start in Jackson's place, Cummings anticipates reduced passing volume and efficiency for Baltimore's aerial attack.

Despite the quarterback downgrade, Cummings projects Flowers to earn around five catches for 70 yards. The preview also highlights waiver wire targets such as Malik Washington, Roman Wilson, Keon Coleman, and Tre Harris, alongside DFS recommendations featuring Chris Olave and Luther Burden III.

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