Is Chicago QB Kyle Orton a sneaky play in Week 5?

[Optimus Moo]

Obviously if you have a stud QB, move along, nothing to think about here for your roster. But for those of us without a stud QB, is Orton worth a look in Week 5 against Detroit?

Detroit defense has given up...

Week 1 Atlanta: Matt Ryan 9/13, 161 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT (Ryan's first career start. Also, Turner had 22 carries for 220 yards and two TDs.)
Week 2 Green Bay: Aaron Rodgers 24/38, 328 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT
Week 3 San Francisco: JTO 16/23, 189 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT


Kyle Orton

Week 1 Indianapolis: 13/21, 150 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT
Week 2 Carolina: 19/32, 149 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT
Week 3 Tampa Bay: 22/34, 268 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Week 4 Philadelphia: 18/34, 199 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT


The negative for Orton, though, is WR issues in Chicago. Still, is he worth the start? I think he might be, depending on the situation an owner faces.

I am seriously considering this one myself with JTO and Palmer my other options. For me, I don't know if O'Sullivan or O'Suckivan will show up, and well, the Bengals suck, so Orton could be a fix, even if for one week.

[SBbound49ers]

Optimus Moo FTW

[beasley for pres]

I will do as the moo says from now on

[Optimus Moo]

I started Orton and he did well for me. A 300+ day and two TDs.

Interestingly enough, JTO would've scored me two or three more points, but it's not like I started a bust over a success, nor would have it mattered because I think I lost to the highest-scoring team of the week this week.

Still, I played the match-up and came out doing great -- and that's twice I've done that when Detroit was involved, so I'd consider QBs that are going against Detroit if you need a QB fix.

[Teke]

Orton is ranked higher than Peyton Manning in my league.

[SBbound49ers]

LOL @ Detroit for playing cover 2 with no pass rush.

[jackacid]

Orton IS a good play this week IMO. He is gaining steady (though not outstanding) value.

[WildCardBound]

Detroit is straight shlt. I picked up and started Orton over JTO and it paid off nicely. I was even considering starting Orton in my flex position this week, but i feel like he's bound to find out soon that he's Kyle Orton.