Fantasy Football Week 5: Aaron Rodgers Leads Quarterback Projections

1. Aaron Rodgers, GB: 280 yards, three TD, rush TD

All they do is throw. With Rodgers’ accuracy and the lack of a running game, maybe the only way they score.

2. Peyton Manning, IND: 350 yards, three TD

Will keep the pressure on Kansas City avenging the loss to Jacksonville.

3. Eli Manning, NYG: 350 yards, three TD

Houston secondary has been shredded in the first four games.

4. Philip Rivers, SD: 300 yards, two TD

The usual. Rivers will throw, throw, and throw some more.

5. Drew Brees, NO: 275 yards, three TD

Expecting a big game out of Marques Colston. Always a threat to throw a pass to a running back. Too many options against a lackluster defense. 

6. David Garrard, JAX: 220 yards, two TD, rush TD

They play Buffalo...

7. Matt Schaub, HOU: 300 yards, two TD, INT

Giants will have a more difficult time getting to Schaub. Andre Johnson should be back.

8. Shaun Hill, DET: 300 yards, two TD, INT

Around what he’s been doing. Jahvid Best banged up, and St. Louis is better against the rush than pass.

9. Tony Romo, DAL: 300 yards, two TD, INT

Tougher matchup against Tennessee, but will need to throw to win game.

10. Matt Ryan, ATL: 250 yards, two TD

Cleveland secondary is terrible. Monster game coming from Roddy White.

11. Joe Flacco, BAL: 250 yards, two TD

Baltimore running game gets going this week; Flacco still gets his.

12. Sam Bradford, STL: 250 yards, two TD, INT

Rookie QB getting it done. Great matchup against Detroit in high-scoring game.

13. Kyle Orton, DEN: 400 yards, TD, INT

Will rack up yards, but Ravens' defense won’t surrender the points.

14. Carson Palmer, CIN: 250 yards, two TD, two INT

Tampa Bay defense much improved. Expecting a close game. 

15. Brett Favre, MIN: 250 yards, two TD, two INT

Even with Randy Moss, difficult matchup against Jets defense.

16. Jay Cutler, CHI: 250 yards, two TD, two INT

Not the best matchup coming off a concussion. 

17. Ryan Fitzpatrick, BUF: 225 yards, two TD, two INT

Expect a lot of C.J. Spiller this week. He could rack up yards after the catch on screens.

18. Kevin Kolb, PHI: 225 yards, TD, two INT

Has yet to resemble a professional quarterback.

19. Mark Sanchez, NYJ: 225 yards, TD, INT

Tough game against Minnesota.

20. Vince Young, TEN: 200 yards, TD, two INT, rush TD

Potential game of the week candidate. Dallas defense has two weeks to prepare.

21. Josh Freeman, TB: 200 yards, TD, INT, rush TD

Freeman has been good so far, but his supporting cast isn’t ready to dominate yet.

22. Alex Smith, SF: 250 yards, TD, INT

More Frank Gore than anything else. Another good game from Vernon Davis though. 

23. Matt Cassel, KC: 200 yards, TD, INT

Colts defense will be all over Cassel.

24. Donovan McNabb, WAS: 225 yards, TD, two INT

Heavy dose of Ryan Torain. Charles Woodson blankets Santana Moss, but Chris Cooley still gets his.

25. Bruce Gradkowski, OAK: 275 yards, TD, two INT

San Diego defense riding high after last week’s dominant performance.

26. Max Hall, ARZ: 200 yards, TD, two INT

Clausen was able to find some success against New Orleans' defense. Hall will still be in for a tough day.

27. Jimmy Clausen, CAR: 200 yards, two INT

Bears defense will get after Clausen after poor Week 4 game.

28. Jake Delhomme, CLE: 175 yards, two INT

Expected to play if healthy. Will be better for Browns if he doesn’t.