Week 5: Ranking the 26 remaining QBs this week!

1. Peyton Manning
2. Matthew Stafford
3. Drew Brees
4. Michael Vick
5. Aaron Rodgers
6. Cam Newton
7. Philip Rivers
8. Tom Brady
9. Tony Romo
10. Matt Ryan
11. Colin Kaepernick
12. Alex Smith
13. Eli Manning
14. Terrelle Pryor
15. Joe Flacco
16. Jay Cutler
17. Carson Palmer
18. Ryan Tannehill
19. Sam Bradford
20. Andrew Luck
21. Russell Wilson
22. Matt Schaub
23. Geno Smith
24. Andy Dalton
25. Blaine Gabbert
26. Ryan Fitzpatrick

QBs I differ from the ESPN Experts on:

#11 Colin Kaepernick vs Texans (#13 on ESPN): Its safe to say that Kaepernick is a huge disappointment so far. It should be noted that he is thus far in his career much better at home. Houston is a tough matchup, but I believe he gets back to running and that will boost his score. Unless your backup is Rivers or Romo, your likely starting him this week.

#12 Alex Smith @ Titans (#20 on ESPN): The Titans are tough, but Smith will continue to do his thing. He doesn't make mistakes often and Andy Reid has him running for 30+ yards a game. Thats an extra 3-4 points at least, and equal to 100 yards passing in scoring leagues. People don't realize how much value that adds. Believe it or not, playing mistake-free conservative football and running is better for his fantasy value than if he was a reckless gunslinger.

#20 Andrew Luck vs Seahawks (#11 on ESPN): Luck has faced three weak defenses and the 49ers. Against San Fran he got 14 points and I think thats the max he gets here unless he runs it in for a score which I'm not counting on. It should be noted that the 14 he got in San Fran included a rushing TD, and this defense is better all around.

#21 Russell Wilson @ Colts (#14 on ESPN): Luck's opposing sideline has Russell Wilson who I like even less this week. Indy is one of just three teams to only allow 2 pass TDs so far. They are also a top 10 team in sacks and interceptions. Seattle doesn't have elite receivers and they do have an elite RB. Do the math, it shouldn't be pretty.

If you have Eli Manning he is an intriguing option this week. He could easily be a top 10 QB but my ranking reflects what the offense has shown us so far. As always tweet me @LopsidedTrades if you have more questions!