Justin Fields or Brock Purdy: Fantasy Football Week 5 Start 'Em Sit 'Em picks

Justin Fields has impressed everyone since starting for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he has all but guaranteed his place on the team. Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson is yet to play a single game this season due to a calf injury, and given how well Fields has played so far, it seems unlikely that Wilson will play for the Steelers.

Brock Purdy is another quarterback who won the starting quarterback job on his team because of injuries to other players. He has had a good start to the season, and the San Francisco 49ers are 2-2 heading into Week 5.

With both Purdy and Fields playing well, who should fantasy football managers prioritize to start in Week 5? In this article, we will go through both of their fantasy football outlooks, which might help you make the decision.

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Justin Fields Fantasy Outlook for Week 5

Justin Fields and the Steelers suffered their first loss of the season in Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts. Despite the loss, Fields arguably played his best game of the season. He threw for 312 yards and a touchdown, completing 64.7% of his throws while also rushing for 55 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries.

This season, Fields has scored a total of 74.7 points in PPR scoring leagues, averaging 18.7 points per game.

The Steelers will play against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5. The Cowboys' defense has allowed an average of 26.0 points and 364.5 yards of total offense per game this season. They will be without both Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence, which makes things easier for Fields.

The Cowboys have struggled to contain the run this season, and Fields will be a viable candidate to score a touchdown himself this week.

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Brock Purdy Fantasy Outlook for Week 5

Brock Purdy and the 49ers defeated the New England Patriots 30-13 in Week 4 to snap their two-game losing streak. Purdy has now thrown for 1,130 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions in four games this season, completing 68.9% of his throws.

He will be up against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5. The Cardinals' defense has been awful this season, as it has allowed an average of 26.5 points and 366.5 yards of total offense per game.

The 49ers' offense has scored an average of 25.8 points per game this season, and Purdy could have another big game on Sunday. The 49ers quarterback is 4-0 against the Cardinals in his career and has thrown for 703 yards and eight touchdowns in those games with a passer rating of 150.4.

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Justin Fields vs Brock Purdy: Final Verdict

Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer is higher on Purdy than Fields for Week 5. The 49ers quarterback is projected to record a total of 23.0 points in PPR scoring leagues, while Fields is projected to get 22.4 points.

Both these quarterbacks have a favorable matchup this week, but given Purdy's exceptional record and performances against the Cardinals in the past, he slightly gets the nod ahead of Fields.

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