Week Five USFL Fantasy Rankings: Who To Pick

Another week, another set of USFL fantasy rankings from yours truly! Week five is upon us, as we’ve officially hit the halfway point of the USFL season. I will list my top 8 starters for every skill position, with reasoning behind the picks.

Quarterback

McLeod Bethel-Thompson: Season Points – 68.90

MBT has been stellar all season, leading the Breakers to a 4-0 record early and claiming a strong hold over the south, being a game and a half ahead of the second seed Stallions. MBT is the safest option, with the plus side of them playing the Showboats this weekend.

Alex McGough: Season Points – 87.60

Alex continues to be a wild card for the Stallions, which is why I have him ranked below MBT. His aggressive play-style results in careless turnovers, but also big plays every game. His mobility continues to add to his fantasy points, as he has the most points for any QB this season. With the Stallions playing the lackluster Gamblers defense this weekend, you can expect another 16+ point performance from McGough.

Troy Williams: Season Points – 36

Troy Williams may be the one player that can lead the Maulers out of the darkness and make a potential playoff push. He was electric last week versus the Stallions defense, most notably on his 34 yard touchdown run to give the Maulers a late lead. I would still consider Troy to be unproven, so be weary.

De’Andre Johnson: Season Points – 71.64

The Generals failure to establish a QB1 hurts his fantasy projections. In week 3 he had 29 points, but week 2 and 4 he didn’t even top 13 points. Proceed with caution if starting De’Andre.

Cole Kelley: Season Points 64.94

Cole may be the potential savior of the Memphis Showboats. He has absolutely ignited that Showboat offense, leading to two straight 20 point performances. I have him ranked so low because he does not add nearly as many potential points on the ground as the previous two. If Kelley can continue his solid play versus the Breakers,…