Fantasy Overview - Week 5

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Can you believe we are a quarter of the way through the season already? In fantasy terms we're even further, considering most league's playoffs start in Week 15. For those of you with a 4-0 record, Congratulations! All the power to you.

This week's edition is more for those that are 0-4, 1-3, or 2-2. I'll take a look at some struggling players from each position and let you know how you should proceed with those players. These do not include any players who have missed multiple games with an injury.

Quarterback

Aaron Rodgers, GB

• Current rank: QB21, 55.3 FanDuel Points
• Drafted as: QB1
• Opponents played: at MIN, CHI, at TB, NE
• Record: 3-1
• Upcoming schedule: NYG, NYJ, at WAS, at BUF

2022 fantasy points through Week 4: 55.3 - Finish???
2021 fantasy points through Week 4 72.8 QB18 - Finished QB6 (336.8)
2020 fantasy points through Week 4 103.6 QB 6 - Finished QB3 (387.8)

Aaron Rodgers won the league MVP award last year, leading the Packers to the playoffs with 4,100 yards passing and 40 total touchdowns (37 passing, 3 rushing). This season may be a challenge for him to reach those numbers, mostly due to the loss of Davante Adams. Rodgers doesn't have his top target and go-to receiver anymore, and to make things more challenging, he is not a rushing quarterback, which means his fantasy points will need to come from the air and touchdowns. In his last 20 games, he has four 300-yard games.

Result: If Rodgers can once again eclipse 35 touchdowns, he'll be in the conversation for the Top 10. If not, look for him to fall outside of the top 15 and, at worst, out of the top 20.

Russell Wilson, DEN

• Current rank: QB14 (65.9)
• Drafted as: QB1 - top 12
• Opponents played: at SEA, HOU, SF, at LSV
• Record: 2-2
• Upcoming schedule: IND, at LAC, NYJ, at JAC

2022 fantasy points through Week 4 65.9 QB14 - Finished ???
2021 fantasy points through Week 4 89.6 QB10 - Finished QB16 (248.8)
2020 fantasy points through Week 4 124.9 QB2 - Finished QB6 (372.8)

Russell Wilson's first few games with Denver have been less than desirable. He has one game out of four with multiple touchdowns, and he has one 300-yard game. He is learning a new offense which is likely the main reason for his lack of dominance so far this season. He is coming off a decent performance at Las Vegas in Week 4 and now must play on a short week by hosting Indianapolis on Thursday night. In 10 seasons, Wilson finished outside of the Top 11 once, in 2021. Historically, he has been among the league's best but is father time catching up to him? Was last year's 16th ranking the start of his decline, or was it a blip on his radar due to unhappiness playing on a run-first offense in Seattle to conclude his era?

Result: Look for Wilson to bounce back to some degree. He is a better quarterback than his current ranking.