### Standout Performers Shine in Fantasy Football Week 5

In an exciting Week 5 of fantasy football, several players previously highlighted for their potential stepped up and delivered impressive performances. Tank Bigsby, Josh Downs, and Tucker Kraft each scored over 15 fantasy points on Sunday. Bigsby and Kraft, in particular, emerged as top scorers at their respective positions going into Monday Night Football. What's more encouraging for fantasy managers is that these players are still available in many leagues, being rostered in less than 40% of NFL.com fantasy leagues.

For managers seeking a quarterback, Williams has become an enticing option. Over the past three games, he has posted 17-plus fantasy points twice, including an impressive 23.56-point performance against the Panthers. With the Bears set to face the Jaguars, who have been generous to opposing quarterbacks, Williams could be a fantasy goldmine.

Kirk Cousins silenced his critics by lighting up the Buccaneers' defense for a career-high 509 passing yards, becoming only the 13th player in NFL history to achieve 500-plus passing yards and four touchdowns in a single game. Despite not needing to air it out as much every game, Cousins remains a strong streaming option, especially against the Panthers, who recently allowed over 300 passing yards to Caleb Williams.

Fantasy managers looking for a high-risk, high-reward play might consider Jones, who just posted his best fantasy numbers of the season with 22.08 points. Facing a Bengals defense that has struggled against quarterbacks, Jones could continue his upward trend, particularly if rookie standout Malik Nabers returns from injury.

Keep an eye on Joe Flacco as well, who delivered an impressive 359 yards and three touchdowns against the Jaguars in Week 5. If starting quarterback Anthony Richardson remains sidelined, Flacco could be a viable streaming option against the Titans.

Rico Dowdle also made a significant impact, handling 20 carries for 87 yards and a touchdown against the Steelers. As Dallas' RB1, Dowdle's performance solidifies his position as a must-add in many leagues.

Tank Bigsby continued to impress, carrying the ball 13 times for 101 yards and two touchdowns in the Jaguars' victory. With Travis Etienne dealing with injuries, Bigsby's consistent efficiency makes him a valuable pickup, despite the team's upcoming tough matchup against the Bears.

Other noteworthy performances include Tracy's explosive game against the Seahawks, where he rushed for 129 yards on 18 carries. Although his role may diminish if Devin Singletary returns, Tracy's potential makes him a hot waiver-wire commodity if Singletary needs more time to recover.

With the Dolphins on a bye in Week 6, planning ahead could be key. De'Von Wright stepped up in Week 5, rushing 13 times for 86 yards, offering a glimpse of his potential in case of further injuries in Miami's backfield.

Ty Chandler is another player to monitor, especially with Aaron Jones' health in question. A possible extended recovery for Jones could give Chandler some fantasy relevance.

Allen Lazard and Roschon Johnson are additional names to consider. Lazard has been a reliable red-zone target with four touchdown catches this season, while Johnson has shown a knack for finding the end zone with three touchdowns in his last two games.

Finally, Darnell Mooney's standout performance with two touchdown catches and 31.5 fantasy points places him in the must-start conversation, especially with a favorable matchup against the Panthers next.

In summary, Week 5 of fantasy football saw several players make their mark, and savvy managers can still capitalize on these emerging talents, many of whom are available in the majority of leagues.