Emeka Egbuka and Courtland Sutton among fantasy football concerns for Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 4:22 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Fantasy football managers are assessing their lineups ahead of Week 5, focusing on players like Emeka Egbuka and Courtland Sutton. Egbuka had a quiet performance with new quarterback Jalon Daniels for Tampa Bay, catching no more than 154 yards through four games, raising doubts about his future productivity. Similarly, Sutton caught only one pass for four yards in Denver's loss to San Francisco, despite receiving six targets. Other notable mentions include Josh Downs, who had just 16 receiving yards, and Brian Thomas Jr., who managed two catches for 17 yards and a touchdown. Managers are advised to evaluate the impact of game scripts and quarterback changes before making lineup decisions.
- •Egbuka's struggles tied to Tampa Bay's quarterback switch.
- •Sutton tied for team lead in targets but had minimal production.
- •Downs faced reduced targets in Indianapolis' win over Washington.
- •Thomas scored a touchdown but remains a low-reliability option.
- •Week 5 presents critical lineup decisions for fantasy managers.
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Emeka Egbuka, Courtland Sutton and other fantasy football bad beats to be concerned about
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