Below are our updated Week 5 quarterback rankings for full-PPR scoring. Each projection factors in DraftKings team totals, opponent matchup data and depth chart snap shares across the full slate.
Week 5 QB Rankings
Opp Rank = opponent ranking in DK fantasy points allowed to the position (1st = toughest, 32nd = most generous), blending 2025 full-season data with limited 2026 results.
Projected points blend 2025 per-game DK fantasy averages with 2026 weekly performance, adjusted for opponent matchup, game environment, snap share and expected game script.
| Rank | Player | Matchup | Last Week | Projected | Opp Rank | DK Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Allen | BUF @ LAR | 19.5 | 28.7 | 7th | $11,800* |
| 2 | Jared Goff | DET @ ARI | 23.5 | 26.2 | 29th | $6,600 |
| 3 | Matthew Stafford | LAR vs. BUF | 14.7 | 24.2 | 27th | $9,000* |
| 4 | Brock Purdy | SF @ SEA | 19.6 | 22.4 | 2nd | $6,500 |
| 5 | Joe Burrow | CIN @ MIA | 28.7 | 21.2 | 23rd | $6,900 |
| 6 | Sam Darnold | SEA vs. SF | 14.3 | 20.7 | 9th | $5,800 |
| 7 | Trevor Lawrence | JAX vs. PHI | 13.1 | 19.0 | 18th | $10,000* |
| 8 | Tyler Shough † | NO vs. MIN | 15.9 | 18.2 | 1st | $6,100 |
| 9 | C.J. Stroud | HOU @ TEN | 26.1 | 18.0 | 8th | $5,900 |
| 10 | Jacoby Brissett | ARI vs. DET | 13.4 | 17.8 | 32nd | $5,500 |
| 11 | Jordan Love | GB vs. CHI | 14.1 | 17.2 | 17th | $5,700 |
| 12 | Drake Maye | NE vs. LV | 26.2 | 17.0 | 19th | $6,300 |
| 13 | Aaron Rodgers | PIT vs. IND | 22.0 | 16.4 | 28th | $5,300 |
| 14 | Jayden Daniels † | WAS vs. NYG | — | 16.4 | 21st | $6,000 |
| 15 | Deshaun Watson | CLE @ NYJ | 14.9 | 15.5 | 10th | $5,100 |
| 16 | Bo Nix | DEN @ LAC | 13.6 | 15.5 | 11th | $5,600 |
| 17 | Kirk Cousins | LV @ NE | 24.6 | 15.5 | 4th | $5,400 |
| 18 | Jalen Hurts | PHI @ JAX | 13.5 | 15.3 | 14th | $10,800* |
| 19 | Justin Herbert | LAC vs. DEN | 12.6 | 13.6 | 16th | $5,100 |
| 20 | Michael Penix Jr. | ATL vs. BAL | 12.7 | 13.4 | 15th | $9,400* |
| 21 | Geno Smith | NYJ vs. CLE | 8.8 | 13.1 | 20th | $5,000 |
| 22 | Daniel Jones | IND @ PIT | 9.9 | 12.5 | 6th | $5,000 |
| 23 | Kyler Murray | MIN @ NO | 11.5 | 12.4 | 13th | $5,200 |
| 24 | Jameis Winston | NYG @ WAS | 20.0 | 12.0 | 30th | $4,800 |
| 25 | Cam Ward | TEN vs. HOU | 14.6 | 10.9 | 25th | $4,900 |
| 26 | Malik Willis | MIA vs. CIN | 3.5 | 10.1 | 24th | $4,600 |
| 27 | Tyson Bagent | CHI @ GB | 9.8 | 9.9 | 5th | $4,700 |
| 28 | Tyler Huntley | BAL @ ATL | 4.1 | 7.6 | 22nd | $8,800* |
| 29 | Case Keenum | CHI @ GB | — | 4.9 | 5th | $4,200 |
| 30 | Athan Kaliakmanis | WAS vs. NYG | 12.0 | 2.4 | 21st | $4,500 |
* Sunday Night and Monday Night salaries shown are FLEX prices from DraftKings Showdown contests, which use a Captain/FLEX format with different salary structures than the Sunday Main classic slate. The same applies to the London game, which is not part of the Sunday Main slate.
† Designations have not been released.
Injuries to Monitor
- Tyler Shough † (Hand): Upgraded to a full participant Thursday after a limited session Wednesday with an injury to his non-throwing hand. Trending toward a normal workload against Minnesota.
- Jayden Daniels † (Elbow): Full participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday after missing the past two games. Washington’s offensive coordinator said Thursday that Daniels is “full go” for Sunday and will not have any limitations.
- Lamar Jackson (Ankle): Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, with Tyler Huntley taking the first-team reps. Baltimore’s head coach has not committed either way, and Jackson was reported Tuesday as unlikely to play, so he is not ranked. Confirm the designation before using Huntley.
DraftKings DFS Value Plays
Jacoby Brissett ($5,500) — Cardinals vs. Lions
Game environment: ARI +5.5, O/U 54.5 (23.5 team total)
Last week: 13.4 DK points @ NYG
2025 PPG: 17.0 DK fantasy points (14 games)
Projected DraftKings points: 17.8
Brissett draws the most generous quarterback matchup on the slate at a mid-tier price. Detroit has allowed the most DK fantasy points to the position on a blended basis, and this game carries a 54.5 Total, tied for the highest of the week. Arizona is a 5.5-point home underdog, which points to a pass-heavy second half, and Brissett has played every offensive snap with no one pushing him for the job. He projects ahead of Jordan Love and Drake Maye, who cost $200 and $800 more.
Aaron Rodgers ($5,300) — Steelers vs. Colts
Game environment: PIT -2.5, O/U 44.5 (23.5 team total)
Last week: 22.0 DK points @ CLE
2025 PPG: 14.6 DK fantasy points (16 games)
Projected DraftKings points: 16.4
Rodgers has cleared 20 DK points in back-to-back games and now gets a home date with an Indianapolis defense that ranks among the five most generous to quarterbacks. Pittsburgh’s 23.5 implied total is in line with the upper half of the Sunday Main slate, and the short spread keeps the Steelers from leaning on the run. At $5,300, he is priced below Bo Nix and Jordan Love while projecting within a point of both. The cost savings make him a practical way to fit a high-priced receiver or running back.
Sam Darnold ($5,800) — Seahawks vs. 49ers
Game environment: SEA -3, O/U 45.5 (23.5 team total)
Last week: 14.3 DK points vs. LAC
2025 PPG: 14.8 DK fantasy points (17 games)
Projected DraftKings points: 20.7
Darnold’s projection sits sixth at the position, yet four Classic quarterbacks priced above him project lower, including Tyler Shough, Jayden Daniels, Stroud and Maye. San Francisco is a tougher draw than average, so the case rests on volume and price rather than matchup. Seattle is a home favorite in a game with a 45.5 Total, and Darnold’s 32.7-point output in Week 3 shows the ceiling in this offense. He needs roughly 17.4 points to return 3x, which his projection clears.