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Quarterback remains the most impactful position in fantasy football. Week 5 of the 2025 season is already shaping up to be a pivotal one. The rankings feature familiar names at the top. However, a few fresh faces have forced their way into the QB1 conversation. Dual-threat talents are driving the headlines. Meanwhile, injuries and poor matchups have dropped several big names down the board. Whether you’re chasing upside or just trying to survive bye weeks and injuries, choosing the right quarterback this week could be the difference between winning and losing.
Several new names crack the top 10 in this week’s fantasy football quarterback rankings. Justin Fields gets a dream matchup against Dallas. Meanwhile, Drake Maye continues his ascent as one of the breakout stars of the season. Also, players like Geno Smith, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Tua Tagovailoa, and Trevor Lawrence slip down the list due to either inconsistent play, tough matchups, or both. The quarterback landscape is shifting quickly. Managers who stay proactive, of course, can gain a major edge.
Here we will look at our NFL Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings entering Week 5 of the 2025 regular season.
Allen continues to stand alone at the top tier of fantasy football quarterbacks. Despite the Patriots coming off a convincing win over Carolina, Buffalo’s offense is operating on another level right now. The last time Allen faced New England, he had one of his worst outings of the year. However, Allen’s rushing floor and unmatched red-zone usage make him as close to matchup-proof as it gets. If you roster him, don’t overthink it.
Facing Allen head-to-head, Maye has earned his way into the top tier. Currently sitting amont the top 10 QBs on the season, Maye’s blend of passing volume and rushing upside makes him a weekly must-start. He just carved up a tough Panthers defense, and now he faces a Buffalo defense that, while fierce in divisional games, has been middle of the pack against fantasy football quarterbacks. Even if the Bills slow him down, Maye’s rushing production provides a safe floor. He’s a lock for lineups this week.
Herbert has been red hot. He has kept the Chargers in the thick of the AFC playoff picture. Sure, the Commanders’ secondary doesn’t strike fear. However, their defensive line does. It ranks 11th in QB pressure rate at 17.7 percent of plays. The Chargers are down both Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt, though. That should make protection a real concern. Still, Herbert’s weapons, who are Quentin Johnston, Keenan Allen, and Ladd McConkey, are too good to ignore. He’s still a QB1 this week.
Fields gets the best matchup on the board. He faces a Dallas defense ranked dead last against quarterbacks. Fields has also averaged...
