Heading Into Week 5- Attacking the Quarterback Position

There are really only three quarterbacks that I am looking at this week as I make my cash game lineups and GPP lineups.

Tom Brady-
This one is more of a narrative than anything else, as while the Patriots are heavy favorites in this game, Brady hasn't practiced with his team since the preseason, Cleveland Browns Stadium has been a little bit tough compared to elite quarterbacks, as Brees, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees have not thrown for 300 yards or 3+ touchdowns at the Browns stadium. There are likely a number of factors due to this such as the wind coming off the lake, but also the blowout factor where the Browns just don't put up enough of a fight to compete and the Patriots run the ball in the second half. We saw this last week where Kirk Cousins came out early throwing the ball and then they ran the ball a lot with Matt Jones once they got out to a 14-0 lead.

Ben Roethlisberger-
Roethlisberger is projected to score the most points this week in my projections. He has a dream matchup against the Jets who have allowed 286 passing yards per game so far this season and are the second best in the NFL in rushing yards allowed, which creates a dynamic where the Steelers are going to pass early and often in this game. Adding to the great matchup is Ben Roethlisberger at home. At home, over the last three seasons, Ben is averaging 2.9 touchdown passes per game.

Derek Anderson-
Derek Anderson will be starting at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers and is only $5,000 on FanDuel. This is a great spot for Anderson, as his price allows you to spend up for a lot of top plays this week. Anderson showed that he is a more than capable backup in the league as he threw for 172 yards in just 11 minutes last week against the Falcons filling in for Cam Newton. He has a huge arm which should open up opportunities for Ted Ginn and Kelvin Benjamin on deep balls. Interceptions are a concern for Anderson as he threw two in just 11 minutes last week, but for him to pay off his salary he 10-12 FanDuel points for cash games which is 250 yards and no touchdowns. It seems very likely that he will pay off value and makes it tough not to use him in cash games. If you do not want to use him, play the Sunday Only slate.