Week 5 Quarterback Tiers

Breaking down this week's quarterback tiers to help guide your starting lineup decisions.

Sigmund Bloom's Week 5 Quarterback Tiers Sigmund Bloom Published 10/02/2025

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ELITE QB1

Josh Allen (vs NE)
Patrick Mahomes II (at JAX)
Justin Herbert (vs WAS)

Notes: Allen's ceiling depends on Drake Maye's ability to create a high-scoring game. Jaguars' pass defense gets a lot of picks, but gives up a lot of plays. Only Russell Wilson failed to pass for at least 289 yards and two scores against the Commanders.

HIGH FLOOR QB1

Jalen Hurts (vs DEN)
Dak Prescott (at NYJ)
Jayden Daniels (at LAC)
Kyler Murray (vs TEN)
Daniel Jones (vs LV)
Drake Maye (at BUF)

Notes: Hurts only has a high ceiling against opposing offenses that can force him to pass to keep up. The Jets have under 30 pass attempts a game, but still allowed seven passing touchdowns. Daniels will have to shoulder the offense to keep up with Herbert. Murray will have to shoulder the Arizona offense with the top 2 RBs out against a suspect Titans defense. Jones should have had a second touchdown last week, but Adonai Mitchell tossed the ball away at the goal line. Maye will have to shoulder the New England offense and keep up with Josh Allen.

HIGH CEILING QB1

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