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Week five was a rather calm one in terms of fantasy football production. The bye weeks likely played a factor in that. Here are the wonders from this weeks games.

Quarterbacks

Andrew Luck-

Luck’s had a terrific game against Green Bay to lead the Colts back in a riveting win. After a sub-par first half the Colts offense launched thanks to Luck’s ability to continually hit Reggie Wayne. Momentum was just on the side of the Colts in the second half. Luck’s upside is obvious, but the rookie will be hurt in certain games due to the Colts lack of a running game.

Alex Smith-
Buffalo kept things close for almost two quarters on the scoreboard. What happened in the second half could be seen coming, as the 49ers were gaining huge chunks of yards on the Bills every way possible. A turnover right before the half by the Bills got things rolling for the 49ers. Smith has shown he can be a fantasy backup quarterback but three touchdowns through the air from him is definitely not going to happen weekly.

Running Backs

Ahmad Bradshaw-
Bradshaw ran with aggression and ease after fumbling early in the ball game. Lanes began opening up for Bradshaw after Eli Manning threw all over the Browns dinged up secondary in the first and second quarters. As they began to play the pass more, Bradshaw’s involvement in the running game spiked. Credit Bradshaw for bouncing back after a tough game a week ago.

Wide Receivers

Josh Gordon-
Gordon is the epitome of a one week wonder. Cleveland had a big play early in the game to Gordon, as he ran past a linebacker with no safety help. Weeden is improving but he has not found a consistent target yet at receiver. Greg Little was held without a catch. Gordon’s two catches for two touchdowns should not be looked at as a waiver wire addition.

Rueben Randle-
Cleveland’s secondary seemingly wanted Randle to be the one that beat them, not Victor Cruz. One plan worked, but Cruz had a field day himself with wide open touchdown catches. Randle saw action because of Nicks and Barden out, and showed he can fulfill spot duty action. He did have a few drops though that would have been highlighted more if the Giants were in a closer game.

Santana Moss
Moss’s glory days appear to be long gone. The change over has occurred in Washington with an infusion of young talent. Moss is a veteran presence right now to mentor and be a team leader. He still has his speed but is never going to be the same big play threat he use to be years ago.

Kendall Wright
Tennessee’s woes with Chris Johnson are well known, and that is causing them to have to be a team they know they can’t be. By having to throw the football more than they want, it’s resulting in more turnovers for Matt Hasselbeck and Jake Locker. Tennessee has solid receivers in Nate Washington, Kenny Britt, and rookie Kendall Wright. For now though Wright is going to have to wait his turn amongst the veterans and tight end Jared Cook. His PPR points of nine Sunday will likely be a season high.

Robert Meachem
Meachem came up big against his former team with two touchdowns. For the rest of the game though he only had one other catch. Just like in New Orleans, Meachem is one of those receivers that’s an all or nothing type for fantasy football. If he isn’t catching touchdowns he brings little value as his catches are not high enough for owners in PPR leagues.