Bye Week Look-Ahead2026 NFL Week 5

Teams on Bye

Kansas City Chiefs, Carolina Panthers

Starters you Lose

• Kenneth Walker III (RB, KC). Locked-in RB1 or RB2 in nearly every lineup after moving to Kansas City as the clear lead back.
• Patrick Mahomes (QB, KC). The QB1 in most 12-team leagues, and still a must-start even with his top receiver banged up.
• Rashee Rice (WR, KC). A weekly WR1 or WR2, but he left Week 4 with a hamstring injury, so this bye actually buys his managers time before Week 6.
• Tetairoa McMillan (WR, CAR). A WR2 start in most lineups and Carolina's best fantasy option.
• Travis Kelce (TE, KC). Still a starting TE in the majority of leagues, even as a hit-or-miss option at this stage.

Stream to Cover

• C.J. Stroud (QB, HOU). Available in most leagues. He put up 23.1 fantasy points against Dallas, is throwing more with no Houston run game, and gets the Titans this week.
• Emanuel Wilson (RB, SEA). Available in roughly half of leagues. He went 21 carries for 81 yards, three catches for 39, and two scores as the bellcow with Jadarian Price on IR, and he hosts the 49ers Sunday.
• Mike Gesicki (TE, CIN). Available in most leagues. With Cincinnati's receivers hurting, he has scored 11 or more in three of four games.