10 QB sleepers to target for fantasy football NFL 2021 Week 5
By Brad Weiss
8. Sam Darnold vs Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Eagles were victims of the Patrick Mahomes train this past weekend, as the Kansas City Chiefs put up 42 points on them. In Week 5, they will be going up against a strong team in the Carolina Panthers, who have gotten out to a 3-1 start, and are looking to shake off their first loss last weekend.
Their quarterback, Sam Darnold has enjoyed his escape from New York and is playing the best football of his NFL career. That will continue this weekend against Philadelphia, and I like him to throw two touchdowns and run one in against this Eagles defense.
7. Carson Wentz at Baltimore
Carson Wentz has been the subject of plenty of headlines since being traded to the Indianapolis Colts, whether it has been injuries or his stance on the COVID-19 vaccine. In Week 4, he let his play do the talking for him, leading the Colts to a solid victory over a possible playoff team in the Miami Dolphins.
In that game, Wentz was solid, throwing two touchdowns against a very tough Dolphins defense, and while he is facing Baltimore in Week 5, it will be in primetime, and he should put up some solid numbers. Indianapolis is considered a playoff contender, and they are fresh off their first win, so maybe Wentz has them moving in the right direction.