{
  "id": 12680873,
  "title": "Fantasy Football Week 5 Quarterback Projections and Rankings: Jared Goff is For Real, Deshaun Watson is Fake",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/fantasy-football-week-5-quarterback-projections-and-rankings-jared",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T18:04:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fantasy-football-week-5-quarterback-180413918.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week 5 of fantasy football has produced some interesting quarterback projections and rankings. Top-tier QBs like Josh Allen and Brock Purdy continue to dominate, but emerging talent has also made waves. Jared Goff, who has exceeded expectations, ranks as the top-4 quarterback in fantasy football and takes on a challenging Seattle defense. Tyler Shough, playing for the Vikings, is ranked highly due to volume but may be benchable against their top-rated defense.\n\nJalen Hurts, despite the Eagles' struggles, is projected as the 12th-ranked quarterback and carries significant rushing upside. Higher-risk plays include Jacoby Brissett, who faces the Lions' weak defense and could provide surprising value. Meanwhile, Deshaun Watson is seen as a \"start-em, sit-em\" candidate, with the Jets' strong coverage allowing the 7th-least fantasy points per game to quarterbacks.\n\nSome sleepers include Arizona's Jacoby Brissett, who faces a favorable Lions defense, and Michael Wilson. Meanwhile, Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes appears to be fading after a strong start, ranking 24th in fantasy football. The Week 5 projected leaders showcase a mix of consistency and high-risk, high-reward plays.",
  "summary": "Full projections, rankings, start-and-sit advice, and more regarding Week 5 fantasy football quarterbacks.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Fantasy Football Week 5 Tight End Projections and Rankings: George Kittle Cruises, Mark Andrews Flounders",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/fantasy-football-week-5-tight-end-projections-and-rankings-george",
        "published": "2026-10-07T21:12:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}