NFL · 2026 Week 5
Week 5 Full PPR QB Rankings
Full PPR, 1QB · 30 players projected · updated October 8, 2026
How these rankings work
How these rankings are built
We start with preseason player projections and draft position — where players were being selected in fantasy drafts entering the season.
We then update those expectations for Week 5 using recent usage, availability and market signals. Market signals are current sportsbook and prediction-market prices that can reflect changing expectations for a player's workload, performance, or availability.
We then simulate the week 4,000 times and rank players by the projected fantasy points those simulations produce.
This board is priced in Full PPR. The order and the finish percentages below are specific to it: another format is a separate simulation of the same projections, not this table with new points.
What the percentages mean
For every simulation, we also record where each player finishes at his position.
- Top 3
- how often he finishes among the top three at his position
- Top 12
- how often he finishes in the top 12
- Top 24
- how often he finishes in the top 24
A WR with a 58% Top 12 rate finished as a top-12 WR in 58% of the simulated weeks.
How often a strong start lasts
Since 1999, 66% of QBs inside the top 12 through Week 4 finished the season inside the top 12. Measured over 324 QB-seasons from 1999-2025, in the same scoring rule as this board.
What stands out this week
30 QBs ranked for Week 5. Jared Goff leads at 19.0 projected points.
Biggest differences from the draft market
Ahead
- Jalon DanielsQB28Sportsbooks pricing him above our baselineTop 3: 4% · Top 12: 24% · Top 24: 67% +19 vs. QB47
- Tyson BagentQB24Sportsbooks pricing him above our baselineTop 3: 8% · Top 12: 32% · Top 24: 69% +16 vs. QB40
- Geno SmithQB22Sportsbooks pricing him above our baselineTop 3: 5% · Top 12: 33% · Top 24: 79% +13 vs. QB35
Behind
- Jalen HurtsQB23Our projection is lower than the outside forecastTop 3: 6% · Top 12: 32% · Top 24: 78% -15 vs. QB8
- Justin HerbertQB21Sportsbooks pricing him below our baselineTop 3: 7% · Top 12: 36% · Top 24: 79% -6 vs. QB15
Movement
Risers
- Deshaun WatsonQB11Top 3: 11% · Top 12: 44% · Top 24: 83% ↑ 15
- Matthew StaffordQB4Top 3: 15% · Top 12: 53% · Top 24: 87% ↑ 12
- Drake MayeQB9Top 3: 11% · Top 12: 45% · Top 24: 84% ↑ 10
Fallers
- Jalen HurtsQB23Top 3: 6% · Top 12: 32% · Top 24: 78% ↓ 12
- Lamar JacksonQB12Top 3: 13% · Top 12: 40% · Top 24: 76% ↓ 8
- Geno SmithQB22Top 3: 5% · Top 12: 33% · Top 24: 79% ↓ 8
Positional movement since the final Week 4 board, among players inside QB30 either week. Players not ranked at their position then are excluded.
| # | Pos | Player | Pos rank | Proj | Outcome profile | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QB | Jared GoffDET Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 19% of the time, 4th to 12th 39%, 13th to 24th 30%, and outside the top 24 12%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB10 at the median, QB4 - QB18 in the middle half, and QB2 - QB26 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 19%Top 12: 59%Top 24: 88% |
QB1↑ 8 | 19.0 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 19% of the time, 4th to 12th 39%, 13th to 24th 30%, and outside the top 24 12%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB10 at the median, QB4 - QB18 in the middle half, and QB2 - QB26 in the middle 80%. | |
| 2 | QB | Josh AllenBUFQQuestionable Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 21% of the time, 4th to 12th 32%, 13th to 24th 30%, and outside the top 24 16%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB11 at the median, QB4 - QB21 in the middle half, and QB2 - QB27 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 21%Top 12: 54%Top 24: 84% |
QB2↓ 1 | 18.9 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 21% of the time, 4th to 12th 32%, 13th to 24th 30%, and outside the top 24 16%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB11 at the median, QB4 - QB21 in the middle half, and QB2 - QB27 in the middle 80%. | |
| 3 | QB | Dak PrescottDAL Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 18% of the time, 4th to 12th 40%, 13th to 24th 31%, and outside the top 24 12%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB11 at the median, QB5 - QB18 in the middle half, and QB2 - QB25 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 18%Top 12: 57%Top 24: 88% |
QB3↑ 3 | 18.6 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 18% of the time, 4th to 12th 40%, 13th to 24th 31%, and outside the top 24 12%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB11 at the median, QB5 - QB18 in the middle half, and QB2 - QB25 in the middle 80%. | |
| 4 | QB | Matthew StaffordLAR Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 15% of the time, 4th to 12th 38%, 13th to 24th 34%, and outside the top 24 13%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB12 at the median, QB6 - QB20 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB26 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 15%Top 12: 53%Top 24: 87% |
QB4↑ 12 | 17.6 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 15% of the time, 4th to 12th 38%, 13th to 24th 34%, and outside the top 24 13%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB12 at the median, QB6 - QB20 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB26 in the middle 80%. | |
| 5 | QB | Brock PurdySF Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 12% of the time, 4th to 12th 36%, 13th to 24th 38%, and outside the top 24 14%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB13 at the median, QB6 - QB20 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB26 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 12%Top 12: 49%Top 24: 86% |
QB5— | 16.7 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 12% of the time, 4th to 12th 36%, 13th to 24th 38%, and outside the top 24 14%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB13 at the median, QB6 - QB20 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB26 in the middle 80%. | |
| 6 | QB | Joe BurrowCINQQuestionable Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 14% of the time, 4th to 12th 31%, 13th to 24th 35%, and outside the top 24 19%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB14 at the median, QB6 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB2 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 14%Top 12: 46%Top 24: 81% |
QB6↑ 2 | 16.6 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 14% of the time, 4th to 12th 31%, 13th to 24th 35%, and outside the top 24 19%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB14 at the median, QB6 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB2 - QB28 in the middle 80%. | |
| 7 | QB | Jayden DanielsWASQQuestionable Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 15% of the time, 4th to 12th 29%, 13th to 24th 33%, and outside the top 24 23%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB6 - QB24 in the middle half, and QB2 - QB29 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 15%Top 12: 44%Top 24: 77% |
QB7NEW | 16.5 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 15% of the time, 4th to 12th 29%, 13th to 24th 33%, and outside the top 24 23%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB6 - QB24 in the middle half, and QB2 - QB29 in the middle 80%. | |
| 8 | QB | Tyler ShoughNOQQuestionable Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 14% of the time, 4th to 12th 30%, 13th to 24th 36%, and outside the top 24 21%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB14 at the median, QB7 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 14%Top 12: 44%Top 24: 79% |
QB8↓ 6 | 16.1 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 14% of the time, 4th to 12th 30%, 13th to 24th 36%, and outside the top 24 21%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB14 at the median, QB7 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB28 in the middle 80%. | |
| 9 | QB | Drake MayeNE Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 11% of the time, 4th to 12th 35%, 13th to 24th 38%, and outside the top 24 16%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB14 at the median, QB7 - QB21 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB27 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 11%Top 12: 45%Top 24: 84% |
QB9↑ 10 | 16.0 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 11% of the time, 4th to 12th 35%, 13th to 24th 38%, and outside the top 24 16%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB14 at the median, QB7 - QB21 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB27 in the middle 80%. | |
| 10 | QB | Jacoby BrissettARI Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 12% of the time, 4th to 12th 33%, 13th to 24th 38%, and outside the top 24 17%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB14 at the median, QB7 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB27 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 12%Top 12: 45%Top 24: 83% |
QB10↑ 8 | 16.0 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 12% of the time, 4th to 12th 33%, 13th to 24th 38%, and outside the top 24 17%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB14 at the median, QB7 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB27 in the middle 80%. | |
| 11 | QB | Deshaun WatsonCLE Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 11% of the time, 4th to 12th 34%, 13th to 24th 39%, and outside the top 24 17%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB14 at the median, QB7 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB27 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 11%Top 12: 44%Top 24: 83% |
QB11↑ 15 | 15.8 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 11% of the time, 4th to 12th 34%, 13th to 24th 39%, and outside the top 24 17%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB14 at the median, QB7 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB27 in the middle 80%. | |
| 12 | QB | Lamar JacksonBALQQuestionable Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 13% of the time, 4th to 12th 27%, 13th to 24th 35%, and outside the top 24 24%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB16 at the median, QB7 - QB24 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB29 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 13%Top 12: 40%Top 24: 76% |
QB12↓ 8 | 15.7 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 13% of the time, 4th to 12th 27%, 13th to 24th 35%, and outside the top 24 24%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB16 at the median, QB7 - QB24 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB29 in the middle 80%. | |
| 13 | QB | Trevor LawrenceJAX Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 10% of the time, 4th to 12th 34%, 13th to 24th 39%, and outside the top 24 18%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB7 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 10%Top 12: 43%Top 24: 82% |
QB13↓ 3 | 15.5 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 10% of the time, 4th to 12th 34%, 13th to 24th 39%, and outside the top 24 18%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB7 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%. | |
| 14 | QB | C.J. StroudHOU Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 10% of the time, 4th to 12th 32%, 13th to 24th 41%, and outside the top 24 17%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB8 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB27 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 10%Top 12: 41%Top 24: 83% |
QB14↓ 2 | 15.4 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 10% of the time, 4th to 12th 32%, 13th to 24th 41%, and outside the top 24 17%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB8 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB27 in the middle 80%. | |
| 15 | QB | Jordan LoveGB Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 9% of the time, 4th to 12th 32%, 13th to 24th 42%, and outside the top 24 18%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB8 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 9%Top 12: 40%Top 24: 82% |
QB15↓ 2 | 15.1 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 9% of the time, 4th to 12th 32%, 13th to 24th 42%, and outside the top 24 18%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB8 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%. | |
| 16 | QB | Bo NixDEN Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 8% of the time, 4th to 12th 32%, 13th to 24th 41%, and outside the top 24 19%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB8 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 8%Top 12: 40%Top 24: 81% |
QB16↑ 4 | 15.0 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 8% of the time, 4th to 12th 32%, 13th to 24th 41%, and outside the top 24 19%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB8 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%. | |
| 17 | QB | Kirk CousinsLV Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 8% of the time, 4th to 12th 32%, 13th to 24th 41%, and outside the top 24 19%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB8 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 8%Top 12: 40%Top 24: 81% |
QB17↑ 5 | 14.9 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 8% of the time, 4th to 12th 32%, 13th to 24th 41%, and outside the top 24 19%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB8 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%. | |
| 18 | QB | Kyler MurrayMIN Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 9% of the time, 4th to 12th 29%, 13th to 24th 41%, and outside the top 24 21%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB16 at the median, QB8 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 9%Top 12: 38%Top 24: 79% |
QB18↓ 3 | 14.8 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 9% of the time, 4th to 12th 29%, 13th to 24th 41%, and outside the top 24 21%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB16 at the median, QB8 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%. | |
| 19 | QB | Aaron RodgersPIT Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 8% of the time, 4th to 12th 31%, 13th to 24th 41%, and outside the top 24 20%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB16 at the median, QB9 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 8%Top 12: 39%Top 24: 80% |
QB19↑ 8 | 14.6 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 8% of the time, 4th to 12th 31%, 13th to 24th 41%, and outside the top 24 20%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB16 at the median, QB9 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%. | |
| 20 | QB | Sam DarnoldSEAQQuestionable Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 9% of the time, 4th to 12th 26%, 13th to 24th 38%, and outside the top 24 26%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB17 at the median, QB9 - QB25 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB29 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 9%Top 12: 35%Top 24: 74% |
QB20↑ 4 | 14.3 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 9% of the time, 4th to 12th 26%, 13th to 24th 38%, and outside the top 24 26%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB17 at the median, QB9 - QB25 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB29 in the middle 80%. | |
| 21 | QB | Justin HerbertLAC Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 7% of the time, 4th to 12th 29%, 13th to 24th 43%, and outside the top 24 21%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB17 at the median, QB9 - QB24 in the middle half, and QB5 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 7%Top 12: 36%Top 24: 79% |
QB21↑ 8 | 14.1 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 7% of the time, 4th to 12th 29%, 13th to 24th 43%, and outside the top 24 21%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB17 at the median, QB9 - QB24 in the middle half, and QB5 - QB28 in the middle 80%. | |
| 22 | QB | Geno SmithNYJ Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 5% of the time, 4th to 12th 28%, 13th to 24th 45%, and outside the top 24 21%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB17 at the median, QB10 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB5 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 5%Top 12: 33%Top 24: 79% |
QB22↓ 8 | 13.7 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 5% of the time, 4th to 12th 28%, 13th to 24th 45%, and outside the top 24 21%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB17 at the median, QB10 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB5 - QB28 in the middle 80%. | |
| 23 | QB | Jalen HurtsPHI Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 6% of the time, 4th to 12th 26%, 13th to 24th 46%, and outside the top 24 22%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB17 at the median, QB10 - QB24 in the middle half, and QB5 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 6%Top 12: 32%Top 24: 78% |
QB23↓ 12 | 13.6 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 6% of the time, 4th to 12th 26%, 13th to 24th 46%, and outside the top 24 22%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB17 at the median, QB10 - QB24 in the middle half, and QB5 - QB28 in the middle 80%. | |
| 24 | QB | Tyson BagentCHIQQuestionable Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 8% of the time, 4th to 12th 23%, 13th to 24th 37%, and outside the top 24 31%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB19 at the median, QB10 - QB26 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB29 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 8%Top 12: 32%Top 24: 69% |
QB24NEW | 13.5 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 8% of the time, 4th to 12th 23%, 13th to 24th 37%, and outside the top 24 31%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB19 at the median, QB10 - QB26 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB29 in the middle 80%. | |
| 25 | QB | Michael Penix Jr.ATLQQuestionable Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 8% of the time, 4th to 12th 23%, 13th to 24th 38%, and outside the top 24 30%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB19 at the median, QB10 - QB26 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB30 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 8%Top 12: 32%Top 24: 70% |
QB25— | 13.5 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 8% of the time, 4th to 12th 23%, 13th to 24th 38%, and outside the top 24 30%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB19 at the median, QB10 - QB26 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB30 in the middle 80%. | |
| 26 | QB | Daniel JonesIND Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 5% of the time, 4th to 12th 26%, 13th to 24th 45%, and outside the top 24 25%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB18 at the median, QB11 - QB24 in the middle half, and QB6 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 5%Top 12: 31%Top 24: 75% |
QB26↓ 3 | 13.2 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 5% of the time, 4th to 12th 26%, 13th to 24th 45%, and outside the top 24 25%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB18 at the median, QB11 - QB24 in the middle half, and QB6 - QB28 in the middle 80%. | |
| 27 | QB | Malik WillisMIA Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 3% of the time, 4th to 12th 22%, 13th to 24th 46%, and outside the top 24 29%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB20 at the median, QB12 - QB25 in the middle half, and QB7 - QB29 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 3%Top 12: 25%Top 24: 71% |
QB27↑ 3 | 12.1 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 3% of the time, 4th to 12th 22%, 13th to 24th 46%, and outside the top 24 29%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB20 at the median, QB12 - QB25 in the middle half, and QB7 - QB29 in the middle 80%. | |
| 28 | QB | Jalon DanielsTB Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 4% of the time, 4th to 12th 21%, 13th to 24th 43%, and outside the top 24 33%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB20 at the median, QB13 - QB26 in the middle half, and QB7 - QB29 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 4%Top 12: 24%Top 24: 67% |
QB28↑ 4 | 12.0 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 4% of the time, 4th to 12th 21%, 13th to 24th 43%, and outside the top 24 33%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB20 at the median, QB13 - QB26 in the middle half, and QB7 - QB29 in the middle 80%. | |
| 29 | QB | Jameis WinstonNYG Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 4% of the time, 4th to 12th 21%, 13th to 24th 43%, and outside the top 24 32%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB20 at the median, QB13 - QB26 in the middle half, and QB7 - QB29 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 4%Top 12: 25%Top 24: 68% |
QB29↓ 1 | 11.9 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 4% of the time, 4th to 12th 21%, 13th to 24th 43%, and outside the top 24 32%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB20 at the median, QB13 - QB26 in the middle half, and QB7 - QB29 in the middle 80%. | |
| 30 | QB | Cam WardTEN Drivers show how expected points change when each signal is removed. Effects can overlap, so they do not add up to the final projection.
Why isn’t matchup a separate factor?We don’t currently show matchup as a separate factor. We tested a standalone matchup adjustment built from historical defensive performance, and it did not improve predictions consistently out of sample.Matchup information is still reflected indirectly through our outside weekly projection and betting-market inputs — sportsbook odds and prediction markets — when available.We only show a separate factor when it adds reliable predictive value on its own. How to read
Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 2% of the time, 4th to 12th 18%, 13th to 24th 46%, and outside the top 24 34%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB21 at the median, QB14 - QB26 in the middle half, and QB8 - QB29 in the middle 80%.
Top 3: 2%Top 12: 21%Top 24: 66% |
QB30↑ 1 | 11.4 | Across the simulated weeks at the position, he finishes in the top 3 2% of the time, 4th to 12th 18%, 13th to 24th 46%, and outside the top 24 34%. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB21 at the median, QB14 - QB26 in the middle half, and QB8 - QB29 in the middle 80%. |
Simulated finishes
This board is ranked by projected fantasy points. The map shows where those same players finished at their own position across the 4,000 simulated weeks the projections came from.
Box: the middle half of a player's simulated finishes. Line: his median. Thin bar: the middle 80%. Two players whose boxes overlap are two players this board does not separate.
Week 5 QB outcome map: the positional finish each player reaches across the 4,000 simulated weeks, as a median, a middle half and a middle 80%. The board itself is ranked by projected fantasy points.
Projected rank
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QB1 Jared GoffQB10Jared Goff is ranked QB1 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB10 at the median, QB4 - QB18 in the middle half, and QB2 - QB26 in the middle 80%.
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QB2 Josh AllenQB11Josh Allen is ranked QB2 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB11 at the median, QB4 - QB21 in the middle half, and QB2 - QB27 in the middle 80%.
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QB3 Dak PrescottQB11Dak Prescott is ranked QB3 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB11 at the median, QB5 - QB18 in the middle half, and QB2 - QB25 in the middle 80%.
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QB4 Matthew StaffordQB12Matthew Stafford is ranked QB4 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB12 at the median, QB6 - QB20 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB26 in the middle 80%.
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QB5 Brock PurdyQB13Brock Purdy is ranked QB5 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB13 at the median, QB6 - QB20 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB26 in the middle 80%.
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QB6 Joe BurrowQB14Joe Burrow is ranked QB6 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB14 at the median, QB6 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB2 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
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QB7 Jayden DanielsQB15Jayden Daniels is ranked QB7 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB6 - QB24 in the middle half, and QB2 - QB29 in the middle 80%.
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QB8 Tyler ShoughQB14Tyler Shough is ranked QB8 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB14 at the median, QB7 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
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QB9 Drake MayeQB14Drake Maye is ranked QB9 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB14 at the median, QB7 - QB21 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB27 in the middle 80%.
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QB10 Jacoby BrissettQB14Jacoby Brissett is ranked QB10 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB14 at the median, QB7 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB27 in the middle 80%.
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QB11 Deshaun WatsonQB14Deshaun Watson is ranked QB11 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB14 at the median, QB7 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB27 in the middle 80%.
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QB12 Lamar JacksonQB16Lamar Jackson is ranked QB12 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB16 at the median, QB7 - QB24 in the middle half, and QB3 - QB29 in the middle 80%.
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QB13 Trevor LawrenceQB15Trevor Lawrence is ranked QB13 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB7 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
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QB14 C.J. StroudQB15C.J. Stroud is ranked QB14 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB8 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB27 in the middle 80%.
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QB15 Jordan LoveQB15Jordan Love is ranked QB15 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB8 - QB22 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
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QB16 Bo NixQB15Bo Nix is ranked QB16 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB8 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
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QB17 Kirk CousinsQB15Kirk Cousins is ranked QB17 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB15 at the median, QB8 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
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QB18 Kyler MurrayQB16Kyler Murray is ranked QB18 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB16 at the median, QB8 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
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QB19 Aaron RodgersQB16Aaron Rodgers is ranked QB19 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB16 at the median, QB9 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
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QB20 Sam DarnoldQB17Sam Darnold is ranked QB20 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB17 at the median, QB9 - QB25 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB29 in the middle 80%.
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QB21 Justin HerbertQB17Justin Herbert is ranked QB21 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB17 at the median, QB9 - QB24 in the middle half, and QB5 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
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QB22 Geno SmithQB17Geno Smith is ranked QB22 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB17 at the median, QB10 - QB23 in the middle half, and QB5 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
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QB23 Jalen HurtsQB17Jalen Hurts is ranked QB23 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB17 at the median, QB10 - QB24 in the middle half, and QB5 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
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QB24 Tyson BagentQB19Tyson Bagent is ranked QB24 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB19 at the median, QB10 - QB26 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB29 in the middle 80%.
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QB25 Michael Penix Jr.QB19Michael Penix Jr. is ranked QB25 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB19 at the median, QB10 - QB26 in the middle half, and QB4 - QB30 in the middle 80%.
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QB26 Daniel JonesQB18Daniel Jones is ranked QB26 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB18 at the median, QB11 - QB24 in the middle half, and QB6 - QB28 in the middle 80%.
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QB27 Malik WillisQB20Malik Willis is ranked QB27 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB20 at the median, QB12 - QB25 in the middle half, and QB7 - QB29 in the middle 80%.
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QB28 Jalon DanielsQB20Jalon Daniels is ranked QB28 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB20 at the median, QB13 - QB26 in the middle half, and QB7 - QB29 in the middle 80%.
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QB29 Jameis WinstonQB20Jameis Winston is ranked QB29 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB20 at the median, QB13 - QB26 in the middle half, and QB7 - QB29 in the middle 80%.
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QB30 Cam WardQB21Cam Ward is ranked QB30 on projected fantasy points. Across the simulated weeks he finishes QB21 at the median, QB14 - QB26 in the middle half, and QB8 - QB29 in the middle 80%.
Simulated positional finish. The scale is compressed to the right, so equal distances are not equal numbers of places.
The axis compresses lower-ranked finishes so the top of the board stays readable. Use the printed ranges for exact finish positions.
How these are made
This board was built from 2026 usage for 74% of the board, draft position for 100%, an outside projection for 58%, sportsbook props for 68%, an official status for 82%, over 4,000 simulated weeks. The projection and the odds are both unconditional: for a player carrying an official Questionable or Doubtful, the weeks he sits are in the average and in the odds. Ranks follow projected points for Full PPR, 1QB.
Availability is a model input: players ruled out, inactive, on a reserve list or without a game are left off the weekly board, and an official Questionable or Doubtful is simulated as playing 71% and 7% of the time. Status evidence was captured October 8, 2026 18:07 UTC. Movement is previous - current; positive means the player moved up the board (a smaller rank number), measured in positional rank against the final Week 4 board generated before that week's first kickoff (October 1, 2026). Model rankings-v1.4.2, board captured 2026-10-08.
LMD Rankings are produced by Let's Mock Draft's own statistical and market model. They are not analyst rankings: consensus boards are not an input, and nothing is edited by hand.