FanDuel Fantasy Football Value Rankings: Strategy, lineup for Week 5
By Mike Dente
Quarterback Value Rankings
- Dak Prescott (vs. GB) – $7,700
- Eli Manning (vs. LAC) – $7,000
- Philip Rivers (at NYG) – $7,300
- Aaron Rodgers (at DAL) – $9,500
- Russell Wilson (at LAR) – $8,000
- Carson Wentz (vs. ARI) – $7,600
- Deshaun Watson (vs. KC) – $7,500
- Carson Palmer (at PHI) – $7,200
- Matthew Stafford (vs. CAR) – $7,600
- Alex Smith (at HOU) – $7,400
- Cam Newton (at DET) – $7,800**
- Jay Cutler (vs. TEN) – $6,700
- Marcus Mariota (at MIA) – $7,800**
- Tyrod Taylor (at CIN) – $7,200
- Jared Goff (vs. SEA) – $7,000
- Jacoby Brissett (vs. SF) – $7,000
- Josh McCown (at CLE) – $6,800
- Ben Roethlisberger (vs. JAC) – $7,900
- Joe Flacco (at OAK) – $7,200
- Blake Bortles (at PIT) – $7,100
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Prescott leads the way in my QB value rankings with a salary of $7,700, which is sixth most expensive at the position. The Green Bay/Dallas game is slated to be a back and forth, high scoring affair with the second highest over under total of the week, courtesy of SportsbookReview. Furthermore, Prescott is more than capable of making plays with his legs, which is an additional way to rapidly rack up fantasy points.
Another potential high-scoring matchup features two QBs in my top three; the Chargers and Giants should be airing it out all game due to a limited ground attack. Melvin Gordon is coming off just 10 carries and appears to be nursing an injury, forcing Los Angeles to throw more than they would probably like. Both QBs are huge bargains at $7,000 (Manning) and $7,300 (Rivers), respectively.
Stay far away from Ben Roethlisberger this week. The Pittsburgh signal-caller is yet to throw for 300 yards and has not scored more than 18 fantasy points in a single game this season. Plus, the Jacksonville defense is No. 1 against the pass, allowing an astonishing 6.2 points per game to the position.