It's important to have a sound quarterback strategy in fantasy football.
Whether you're starting a high-profile stud every week or constantly picking up a new streaming QB, the quarterback position scores more points than any other on average.
To help you out, I put together this summary of our top 10 ranked quarterbacks for week 5.
You can also check out our full list of QB rankings or use our free who should I start tool for an interactive way to use our fantasy football rankings.
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Lastly, the Titans, Chargers, Eagles and Lions have a bye this week so keep that in mind when setting your lineup.
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Full Rankings
If you want to dive head-first into the full set of projections for this week, here are our rankings for each format:
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Rankings Summary
1. Jayden Daniels - QB (WAS)
We're projecting 207.4 passing yards, 1.2 touchdowns and 0.7 interceptions for Jayden Daniels this week as he faces the Browns. Against the Cardinals last week, Daniels threw for 233 passing yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception.
2. Baker Mayfield - QB (TB)
Baker Mayfield played against the Philadelphia Eagles last week. He threw for 347 passing yards, 2 touchdowns and zero interceptions. We're projecting 265.2 passing yards, 1.9 touchdowns and 0.9 interceptions for Baker Mayfield this week as he faces the Falcons.
3. Patrick Mahomes - QB (KC)
Patrick Mahomes threw for 245 passing yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception versus the Los Angeles Chargers last week. We're projecting 251.1 passing yards, 1.5 touchdowns and 0.8 interceptions for Patrick Mahomes this week as he faces the Saints.
4. Geno Smith - QB (SEA)
Against the Lions last week, Geno Smith threw for 395 passing yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Geno Smith is against the Giants this week and is projected for 264.8 passing yards, 1.6 touchdowns and 0.8 interceptions.
5. Joe Burrow - QB (CIN)
Our system projects Joe Burrow for 250.9 passing yards, 1.5 touchdowns and 0.8 interceptions versus the Ravens this week. Against the Panthers last week, Burrow threw for 232 passing yards, 2 touchdowns and 1 interception.
6. Brock Purdy - QB (SF)
Brock Purdy is playing against the Arizona Cardinals this week. Our system projects him for 233.5 passing yards, 1.6 touchdowns and 0.7 interceptions. Purdy played against the New England Patriots last week. He threw for 288 passing yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception.
7. Kirk Cousins - QB (ATL)
Kirk Cousins faces the Buccaneers this week. He is projected for 237.3 passing yards, 1.7 touchdowns and 0.8 interceptions. Cousins threw for 238 passing yards, zero touchdowns and 1 interception versus the New Orleans Saints last week.
8. Josh Allen - QB (BUF)
Josh Allen played against the Baltimore Ravens last week. He threw for 180 passing yards, zero touchdowns and zero interceptions. He is up against the Texans this week. Allen is projected for 203.1 passing yards, 1.1 touchdowns and 0.8 interceptions.
9. Trevor Lawrence - QB (JAX)
Last week, Trevor Lawrence faced the Texans. He threw for 169 passing yards, 2 touchdowns and zero interceptions. He faces the Indianapolis Colts this week. We're projecting him for 236.8 passing yards, 1.4 touchdowns and 0.7 interceptions.
10. Lamar Jackson - QB (BAL)
Last week, Lamar Jackson faced the Bills. He threw for 156 passing yards, 2 touchdowns and zero interceptions. He is playing against the Cincinnati Bengals this week. Jackson is projected for 195.8 passing yards, 1.0 touchdowns and 0.8 interceptions.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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