Brock Purdy is hanging tough as the QB2 in fantasy football rankings, and get this: he is doing it even with our boys in the tough Seattle defense lining up across from him. That is a bold statement about being “matchup-proof,” but according to the projections, that is exactly what he is.
The Top Tier: From Matchup-Proof to Weekly Star Status
Look, we all know Josh Allen is the QB1, that is just how it is. But Purdy right there at QB2 is something else, especially when you factor in facing our formidable D. It is a testament to his consistent play. Then you got Jared Goff, who has officially reached “weekly star status.” The dude is averaging about 30 points per game on offense, making him the QB4 overall. And guess what? He is up against one of the NFL’s worst secondaries in Week 5. That is basically a green light.
Now, Kirk Cousins has quietly floated into top-10 territory, and Tyler Shough somehow hit QB5. But hold up on Shough; the Vikings’ No. 1-rated defense is allowing a measly 11.5 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. Shough’s high ranking is all about immense volume through the first four weeks, but honestly, he is benchable depending on who you have stashed. And no matter how you feel about him, Jalen Hurts is a must-start at QB12 with that massive rushing upside.
High Upside & Hard Fades: Who’s Real and Who’s Not
Jayden Daniels, good news on the injury front: his elbow dislocation was in his non-throwing arm, so his passing efficiency should barely drop off if he plays. But here is the real scoop: the Detroit Lions are letting quarterbacks feast, giving up a whopping 32.8 fantasy points per game. If you have Jacoby Brissett, you need to disregard any modest projection and start him; he has top-5 upside this week. The Lions are also giving up 327 passing yards and 2.8 passing touchdowns per game. Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson are absolutely must-starts, as is Jeremiyah Love, if Brissett is going off.
On the flip side, some guys are just not cutting it. Bo Nix, the QB20, is only averaging 205 passing yards and 1.3 passing touchdowns, with a paltry 25 rushing yards all season. That is not what you need. And Deshaun Watson? Forget about it. The Jets are power-rated as a top-10 coverage unit and are allowing the 7th-least fantasy points to quarterbacks. As for Justin Herbert, plain and simple, he has been bad. He is the QB24 with four touchdowns and six interceptions, and you can point the finger at Mike McDaniel’s system for that mess.
Looking Ahead: The Numbers Don’t Lie for Week 5
So, what are we looking at for Week 5? Joe Burrow is projected to lead in completions (28.9), while Dak Prescott is projected to lead in attempts (41.8) and passing yards (296.8). Our QB2, Brock Purdy, is actually projected to lead in passing touchdowns (2.55). Jalen Hurts is the man for rushing yards (30.5), and Josh Allen takes the top spot for rushing touchdowns (0.42). Keep these numbers in mind as you make your moves for the next slate of games, because this season is just getting warmed up!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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