NFL Fantasy 2025 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Running backs for Week 5

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You have lineup questions, we have lineup answers — at least we hope so. Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em is here to help fantasy managers make difficult roster decisions. And you know what is a good move? Starting Puka Nacua. But that’s too obvious, so you won’t see such simple analysis here. Instead, we’re exploring more debatable situations. And if you can’t find a player you are looking for, please check out the latest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings.

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Some fantasy managers might be worried about Kamara, who is coming off two down performances and logged just four more carries (15) than      Kendre Miller      (11) in Week 4. But I’m not concerned — not this week, at least. The Giants have allowed the fourth-most rushing yards and the second-most rushing touchdowns to opposing RBs this season, coughing up 6.0 yards per carry and yielding explosive runs at the fourth-highest rate in the NFL. They also give up plenty of yardage through the air (235.5 passing yards allowed per game, eighth-most in the NFL). It is very likely we’ll see Kamara’s best fantasy game so far this year.

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