Sam Darnold vs. Aaron Rodgers: Who Should You Start in Week 5?

Start Sam Darnold. Darnold is projected for 16.7 PPR points vs 15.8 for Aaron Rodgers, and faces the 7th-toughest defense against QBs this week.

Updated Oct 11, 6:49 PM ET

Sam Darnold vs. Aaron Rodgers: Week 5 side by side

Sam Darnold
QB · SEA
Aaron Rodgers
QB · PIT
Projection (Week 5, avg of sources)16.715.8
Floor (lowest source)15.515.3
Ceiling (highest source)17.916.6
StatChasers projection16.9 (QB10)15.5 (QB19)
Opponentvs SFvs IND
Opponent vs. position7th-toughest (14.5 pts/g allowed)6th-softest (20.8 pts/g allowed)
Recent usage——
PositionQBQB
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