Fantasy Football Week 5 Rankings: Tom Brady and the Top 4 QBs

Every week it seems there's a QB in fantasy football that just totally annihilates the opposing team.

In addition, it's just more evidence as to the NFL become more and more heavily reliant on the passing game.

To that end, here are the Top 4 fantasy football QBs for Week 5.

4. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons (vs Green Bay Packers)

So far in 2011 Falcons QB Matt Ryan is slowly becoming more consistent.

He was terrible in Week 1 at Chicago, had a huge game versus Philly in Week 2, but fell back a bit in Week 3 at Tampa. However he got back on track at Seattle in Week 4.

This week Atlanta hosts the 4-0 Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, and despite improving defensively, the cheese still have the No. 31 ranked pass defense (allow 335 per game).

We all know how effective Ryan can be throwing the ball, and this week he should play well at home (like he usually does) after gaining some confidence from a much needed road win.

Anticipate two TDs, 325 yards, and no picks, because the Falcons still have that bad taste in their mouths from the 2010 postseason.

3. Tom Brady, New England Patriots (vs New York Jets)

After a non-Tom Brady performance on the road against Buffalo, Brady bounced back in Week 4 on the road again in Oakland.

He didn't throw a pick, threw two TDs, and the Pats won a solid away game in the Bay Area.

In Week 5 New England hosts AFC East rival New York. Although they had a solid defensive game against Baltimore, they won't be able to slow Brady and company down.

New England got the swagger back in Week 4 and Brady isn't about to let that go after only one week, especially at home.

Tom starts off slow because the Pats establish the run first versus the No. 27 ranked rush defense. But then the Pats burn the scoreboard in the second half after setting up the pass game nicely.

350 yards, three TDs, no picks, and just another day at the office for Tom Brady.

2. Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions (vs Chicago Bears)

One of only two undefeated teams left, the 4-0 Detroit Lions host the 2-2 Chicago Bears on Monday night in Week 5.

The Lions have arguably the best WR in pro football, Calvin Johnson, and have the No. 7 ranked passing offense thanks to QB Matthew Stafford.

As for his matchup, the Bears have the No. 29 ranked pass and No. 23 ranked rush defense, so Detroit putting up points just goes without saying.

Now in terms of numbers however, Stafford should come close to 350 passing yards and definitely toss three scores.

He may even run for another as Chicago will drop seven or eight into coverage inside the red zone, thus forcing Stafford to tuck the rock.

1. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers (at Atlanta Falcons)

Although the Falcons play much better football at home, they're still no match for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.

In their only home game so far this season, Atlanta gave up 35 points to the Philadelphia Eagles, whereas the Packers are averaging just over 28 points per road game.

And lest we forget about the 2010 season, where Rodgers torched the Georgia Dome twice for an average of 355 passing yards, two TDs, and zero picks, winning the one that mattered in the playoffs.

This time around it will be no different and Green Bay scores 42 against the No. 24 ranked pass defense, while Rodgers throws for over 400 yards and accounts for five TDs.

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