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Fantasy Football: Chase Brown leads a group of young, highly-touted RBs (and one WR) that it's time to panic over

As Week 5 of the NFL season is almost over and done with, fantasy football managers are facing uncertainty. According to a Yahoo Sports report published on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the performance of key running backs has triggered a panic.

The situation is highlighted by the struggles of Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown, who was overshadowed by teammate Samaje Perine during a Bengals win that coach Zac Taylor was mentioned in. Perine delivered an efficient performance against Miami, while Brown struggled and coughed up a costly fumble.

The debate surrounding the Bengals' backfield has intensified, a topic addressed in a Yahoo Sports article titled Bengals RB Debate Heats Up After Samaje Perine Outperforms Chase Brown.

Cam Skattebo made a big mistake against Washington in Week 5. These developments were further analyzed in a ClutchPoints piece titled Fantasy Football Week 5 RB Report: Chase Brown, Cam Skattebo keep falling short despite lead role.

The Yahoo Sports coverage, which includes contributions from Matt Harmon and Justin Boone, features a segment titled MNF REAX + Post-Week 5 People's Panic Meter: Are Love, Jeanty fantasy RB busts?!. The analysis identifies specific players who are Week 6 fantasy football bad beats to be concerned about, including Jaylen Waddle and Alvin Kamara.

With Week 5 almost over and done with, the focus has shifted toward roster management. The Yahoo Sports report provides actionable guidance, including a list of the top 10 waiver wire targets for Week 6.

Additionally, the publication lists players to consider dropping heading into Week 6. These assessments are based on the isolated setbacks and warning signs observed across the league throughout the fifth week of play.

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