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Fantasy Football Backup RB Rankings for Week 5: RJ Harvey providing strong value in PPR formats

The waiver wire continues to deliver high-impact fantasy football opportunities, with several backup running backs offering unexpected value heading into Week 5. Chicago Bears’ reserve **Kyle Monangai** has emerged as the most dominant option after a breakout Week 4 performance, where he amassed 146 rushing yards on 30 carries and two touchdowns while D’Andre Swift struggled with a fumble and limited production.

With Caleb Williams sidelined, Monangai’s physicality and explosiveness have made him the Bears’ most reliable ground-and-pound option, positioning him as a top flex-play candidate in PPR formats. Meanwhile, Miami Dolphins’ **Ollie Gordon II** remains a compelling short-term play despite Jaylen Wright’s unexpected elevation on the depth chart.

Gordon’s 100-yard, one-touchdown effort in Week 4—including a 53-yard run—proves his ability to dominate when given carries, though his ceiling is capped by Miami’s offense. His value as a high-upside RB2 or flex option persists until the Dolphins’ bye weeks begin in Week 5, especially if he secures more work as the season progresses.

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