NFL Predictions Week 5: Fantasy Football Matt Schaub or Kyle Orton?

October 10, 2010   ·   Nathaniel Uy   ·   Jump to comments

Q: Matt Schaub or Kyle Orton? -Sarah M.
Orton has been passing the ball at an insane rate, but he's had trouble converting those passing yards into touchdowns, with only six touchdowns so far.
Last week, he threw for over 300 yards and two touchdowns against a very good Titans defense.  This week he'll be facing the top pass defense in the league.  The Ravens have only allowed one touchdown by pass this year and are only giving up an average of 119 passing yards per game.
If anyone can down Orton, it will be the Ravens D.
Schaub is another gunner but I slightly prefer his matchup at home against the Giants.  After the Ravens, the Giants have the next best passing yards allowed per game average with 140 yds/game.
The presence of Arian Foster will be the difference, it should open up the passing game for Schaub and give him more chances passing the ball.
Schaub Prediction: 250 passing yards, 2 TD's
Orton Prediction: 220 passing yard...

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