1. Nick Foles, Philadelphia Eagles
This isn't a knee-jerk reaction to what has been an utterly ridiculous stretch for Foles. While many will draw a conclusion that the last two games (634 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and zero interceptions) were a fluke, that couldn't be further from the case. Foles has actually tallied 17 touchdowns and zero picks this season. That's just absurd. He also have the pleasure of going up against a Washington Redskins defense that is yielding the seventh-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. With the likes of Riley Cooper and DeSean Jackson lining up against a group of bad cornerbacks, Foles shouldn't have any issues continuing his hot play this week. Look for the best fantasy outing among quarterbacks here.
Projected Statistics: 330 passing yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions
2. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks
As the fifth-ranked fantasy quarterback through 10 weeks, Wilson has picked his game up considerably as of late. He's tallied 10 touchdowns compared to two interceptions in his last four starts and is averaging 20 fantasy points per outing during that span. Wilson will be taking on a Minnesota Vikings defense that has been downright horrendous against the passing game and will be without stud safety Harrison Smith. Minnesota has given up the second-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks and is yielding nearly 320 yards per game to them. That's not a sign of a team prepared to stop what Wilson brings to the table, especially if Percy Harvin makes his Seahawks' debut.
Projected Statistics: 270 passing yards, 50 rushing yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions
3. Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins
I call it like I see it. RGIII has been what you'd call a "garbage-time fantasy stud." Most of his points have come late in games with the Redskins down multiple scores. While that hasn't changed much recently, the 11th-ranked fantasy quarterback should have himself a solid outing against an Eagles' defense that is giving up an average of 341.2 total yards to quarterbacks this season.
Projected Statistics: 250 passing yards, 60 rushing yards, three touchdowns and one interception
4. Case Keenum, Houston Texans
Why the heck not? We already knew that the Texans had a pretty talented offense, especially at the skill positions. Their major downfall this season has been execution as well as what was disastrous quarterback play from Matt Schaub. At 2-7, the Texans season is already over. Their remaining seven games will be utilized to gauge where Keenum is and whether he is the franchise quarterback moving forward. If the last two weeks are any indication, the Houston product is going to be pretty darn good.
He's finished as a QB1 option in each of the last two weeks, putting up the third-most points in Week 9 and tallying the seventh most last week. Keenum has tallied 590 total yards and six touchdowns compared to zero interceptions during that span. He now goes up against an Oakland Raiders defense that has yielded the 10th-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season.
Projected Statistics: 265 passing yards, 20 rushing yards, three touchdowns and one interception
5. Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
As the ninth-ranked fantasy quarterback this season, Newton hasn't put up great numbers as of late. After recording eight touchdowns and zero interception in a three-game span from Week 6 to Week 8, Newton has tallied two total touchdowns compared to three interceptions in Carolina's last two outings, both wins. His output of 6.46 points last week was the lowest of his three-year career. The good news for a hot Panthers' team is that they won't be tasked with going up against the San Francisco 49ers defense. Instead, they will be facing a New England Patriots defense, that while still good against fantasy quarterbacks, don't compare al to well with the 49ers. I expect Newton to have a bounce-back fantasy performance here.
Projected Statistics: 260 passing yards, 40 rushing yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions