Fantasy Football: Week 5 Quarterback Start and Sit Advice

Week 5 of the NFL season is here. Fantasy football managers are making tough decisions. Quarterbacks can make or break your week. Here’s some advice on which quarterbacks to start and sit.

Start ‘Em: Quarterbacks to Play

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings): Cousins faces the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs’ defense has allowed a lot of passing yards. Cousins should have a good fantasy day. He has top-tier receivers to target.

Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts): Richardson is playing the Tennessee Titans. The Titans have struggled against quarterbacks who can run. Richardson’s rushing ability gives him a high ceiling. He is a dual-threat QB1.

Matthew Stafford (Los Angeles Rams): Stafford plays against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles’ pass defense isn’t as strong as last year. Stafford has Cooper Kupp back. This will boost his fantasy value. Start him with confidence.

Sit ‘Em: Quarterbacks to Bench

Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos): Wilson is up against the New York Jets. The Jets have a tough defense. Wilson has struggled this season. It’s best to keep him on the bench.

Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers): Pickett is playing against the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens’ defense is always a challenge. Pickett hasn’t shown enough consistency. Avoid starting him this week.

Desmond Ridder (Atlanta Falcons): Ridder faces the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Ridder’s performance has been uneven. The Jaguars’ defense is improving. He is too risky to start in most leagues.

Dillon Gabriel’s Debut

Dillon Gabriel might see his first NFL action this week. However, this debut could be rough. It’s best to avoid him in fantasy football for now. Wait and see how he performs before considering him.

These start and sit recommendations are based on matchups and recent performance. Always check for injury updates before setting your lineup.

Good luck in Week 5!

Source: cbssports.com