Stafford tops CBS Sports’ Week 5 fantasy quarterback picks
CBS Sports points to Puka Nacua’s return and a favourable Buffalo matchup as reasons to start the Rams quarterback, while advising managers to bench Jalen Hurts in most one-quarterback leagues.
CBS Sports has named Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford its fantasy football Start of the Week for Week 5, citing Puka Nacua’s return and a favourable matchup against Buffalo. The recommendation is a projection, not a report of a game result.
The outlet also advises benching Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts in most one-quarterback leagues, pointing to injuries affecting the Eagles. Its through-Week-4 rankings placed Hurts 12th among fantasy quarterbacks.
Injuries and bye weeks are prompting managers to consider alternatives. CBS Sports lists Jacoby Brissett, C.J. Stroud, Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers and Jameis Winston as possible replacement starters.
The article says Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels have missed multiple weeks, while Daniels is expected to return in Week 5. It also says Jaxson Dart is out for the season, and Bryce Young and Patrick Mahomes are on bye.
Josh Allen and Brock Purdy ranked first and second, respectively, in CBS Sports’ fantasy quarterback rankings through Week 4.
