BATSBY Sports offers up its final positional rankings for NFL Week 5, covering quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends.
(We happily dismiss kicker and defensive/special teams listings.)
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BYES: Detroit, Denver, Green Bay, New England

QB-STARTER RANKINGS
- Russell Wilson, Seahawks
- Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
- Lamar Jackson, Ravens
- Josh Allen, Bills
- Deshaun Watson, Texans
- Dak Prescott, Cowboys
- Teddy Bridgewater, Panthers
- Kirk Cousins, Vikings
- Justin Herbert, Chargers
- Ryan Tannehill, Titans
- Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers
- Drew Brees, Saints
- Kyler Murray, Cardinals
- Joe Burrow, Bengals
- Matt Ryan, Falcons
- Philip Rivers, Colts
- Jared Goff, Rams
- Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers
- Gardner Minshew II, Jaguars
- Daniel Jones, Giants
- Derek Carr, Raiders
- Baker Mayfield, Browns
- Kyle Allen, Washington Football Team
- Carson Wentz, Eagles
- Ryan Fitzpatrick, Dolphins
- Joe Flacco, Jets
WEEK 5 PREP WORK
QB RANKINGS: Wilson, Mahomes, Allen highlight the Week 5 passers
RUN TO DAYLIGHT: Zeke Elliott claims the top spot w/ PPR tailbacks
PLAYING CATCH: Cooper, Hill, Thielen, Allen fuel the WR rankings
BIG & BAD: Henry, Kelce, Higbee, Kittle lead PPR tight ends for Week 5
PIGSKIN PERFECTION: ‘You Are Looking Live!’ preview of Week 5
GOOD BEATS: 15 betting picks for the NFL, College Football weekend
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: Positional rankings for evolving Week 5
TOP 60 PPR TAILBACKS
- Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys
- Mike Davis, Panthers
- Alvin Kamara, Saints
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs
- Josh Jacobs, Raiders
- James Conner, Steelers
- Chris Carson, Seahawks
- Dalvin Cook, Vikings
- James Robinson, Jaguars
- Todd Gurley, Falcons
- Antonio Gibson, Washington Football Team
- Derrick Henry, Titans
- Kareem Hunt, Browns
- Joe Mixon, Bengals
- Raheem Mostert, 49ers
- Jonathan Taylor, Colts
- Le’Veon Bell, Jets
- Miles Sanders, Eagles
- Devin Singletary, Bills
- Kenyan Drake, Cardinals
- Mark Ingram, Ravens
- Joshua Kelley, Chargers
- Darrell Henderson, Rams
- David Johnson, Texans
- Devonta Freeman, Giants
- Nyheim Hines, Colts
- Myles Gaskin, Dolphins
- Chase Edmonds, Cardinals
- Latavius Murray, Saints
- Jerick McKinnon, 49ers
- Justin Jackson, Chargers
- Duke Johnson, Texans
- J.K. Dobbins, Ravens
- Malcolm Brown, Rams
- Alexander Mattison, Vikings
- Brian Hill, Falcons
- J.D. McKissic, Washington Football Team
- Zack Moss, Bills
- D’Ernest Jackson, Browns
- Frank Gore, Jets
- Tony Pollard, Cowboys
- Darrel Williams, Chiefs
- Chris Thompson, Jaguars
- Gus Edwards, Ravens
- Jordan Howard, Dolphins
- Cam Akers, Rams
- Gio Bernard, Bengals
- Benny Snell Jr., Steelers
- Jordan Wilkins, Colts
- Jeff Wilson Jr., 49ers
- Travis Homer, Seahawks
- Jalen Richard, Raiders
- Trenton Cannon, Panthers
- Dion Lewis, Giants
- Carlos Hyde, Seahawks
- Boston Scott, Eagles
- Matt Breida, Dolphins
- Peyton Barber, Washington Football Team
- Dontrell Hilliard, Browns
- T.J. Yeldon, Bills

TOP 70 PPR WIDE RECEIVERS
- Tyreek Hill, Chiefs
- Keenan Allen, Chargers
- DK Metcalf, Seahawks
- DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals
- Amari Cooper, Cowboys
- Calvin Ridley, Falcons
- Adam Thielen, Vikings
- Stefon Diggs, Bills
- Justin Jefferson, Vikings
- Odell Beckham Jr., Browns
- DJ Moore, Panthers
- DJ Chark, Jaguars
- Michael Thomas, Saints
- T.Y. Hilton, Colts
- Will Fuller, Texans
- Cooper Kupp, Rams
- JuJu Smith-Schuster, Giants
- Darius Slayton, Giants
- Tyler Boyd, Bengals
- Diontae Johnson, Steelers
- Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers
- Tyler Lockett, Seahawks
- A.J. Brown, Titans
- Terry McLaurin, Washington Football Team
- DeVante Parker, Dolphins
- Robby Anderson, Panthers
- Marquise Brown, Ravens
- John Brown, Bills
- Deebo Samuel, 49ers
- Jamison Crowder, Jets
- Hunter Renfrow, Raiders
- CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys
- Robert Woods, Rams
- Greg Ward, Eagles
- Henry Ruggs III, Raiders
- Olamide Zaccheaus, Falcons
- Tre’Quan Smith, Saints
- Mike Williams, Chargers
- David Moore, Seahawks
- Golden Tate, Giants
- A.J. Green, Bengals
- Cole Beasley, Bills
- Michael Gallup, Cowboys
- Sammy Watkins, Chiefs
- Russell Gage, Falcons
- Tee Higgins, Bengals
- Zach Pascal, Colts
- Kenny Stills, Texans
- Emmanuel Sanders, Saints
- Brandin Cooks, Texans
- Keelan Cole, Jaguars
- Jarvis Landry, Browns
- Mecole Hardman, Chiefs
- Christian Kirk, Cardinals
- Laviska Shenault Jr., Jaguars
- JJ Arcega-Whiteside, Eagles
- Preston Williams, Dolphins
- Chase Claypool, Steelers
- Jalen Guyton, Chargers
- Curtis Samuel, Panthers
- John Hightower, Eagles
- Gabriel Davis, Bills
- Braxton Berrios, Jets
THE ANNUAL PPR SPECTACULAR
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
HURRY UP AND PICK! Results of three simultaneous mocks (No. 11 slot)
PRESSURE PACKED: Results of three simultaneous mocks (No. 8 slot)
HURRY UP AND PICK! Results of three simultaneous mocks (No. 4 slot)
ONE LAST RIDE: Our final mock draft before the Week 1 torrent (No. 2)
SLEEPER CELLS: 13 mid-to-late round targets to covet with PPR leagues
FANTASY: 4 ways to invoke the risky ‘Bye Week’ draft strategy
FANTASY: How to fake your way through an uncomfortably early draft
DEEP DIVE: Fun Facts-style breakdown of the 2020 schedule
TWO OF EVERYTHING: Cool results from our ‘Noah’s Ark’ mock draft
FREE MONEY: Our second crack at NFL ‘Survivor Pool’ picks for 2020
READY, SET, GO: The NFL’s 30 most anticipated matchups of the season
MOCK DRAFT SIMULATION: # 11 slot
MOCK DRAFT SIMULATION: #4 slot
TOP 30 PPR TIGHT ENDS
- George Kittle, 49ers
- Hunter Henry, Chargers
- Travis Kelce, Chiefs
- Tyler Higbee, Rams
- Jonnu Smith, Titans
- Mark Andrews, Ravens
- Darren Waller, Raiders
- Eric Ebron, Steelers
- Evan Engram, Giants
- Zach Ertz, Eagles
- Mo Alie-Cox, Colts
- Ian Thomas, Panthers
- Mike Gesicki, Dolphins
- Greg Olsen, Seahawks
- Dalton Schultz, Cowboys
- Hayden Hurst, Falcons
- Drew Sample, Bengals
- Austin Hooper, Browns
- Jordan Akins, Texans
- Gerald Everett, Rams
- Logan Thomas, Washington Football Team
- Jared Cook/Josh Hill, Saints
- Chris Herndon, Jets
- Tyler Eifert, Jaguars
- Kyle Rudolph, Vikings
- Dawson Knox, Bills
- Jack Doyle, Colts
- Dan Arnold, Cardinals
- Foster Moreau, Raiders
- Irv Smith Jr., Vikings