Fantasy Football 2011: Top 30 Quarterbacks
Updated: 9-3-2011
Quarterback fantasyland is set up to be full of scoring treats this season. That’s because the NFL’s most electrifying player (by a mile, in my opinion) is a quarterback, and there are several veterans manning high-scoring passing factories. With so much depth, your team’s leading scorer could easily be any of the top ten quarterback’s listed below.
1) Michael Vick, Eagles
2) Aaron Rodgers, Packers
3) Tom Brady, Patriots
4) Drew Brees, Saints
5) Tony Romo, Cowboys
6) Peyton Manning, Colts
7) Philip Rivers, Chargers
8) Matt Ryan, Falcons
9) Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers
10) Matt Schaub, Texans
11) Matt Stafford, Lions
12) Josh Freeman, Bucs
13) Jay Cutler, Bears
14) Eli Manning, Giants
15) Kevin Kolb, Cardinals
16) Joe Flacco, Ravens
17) Matt Cassel, Chiefs
18) Kyle Orton, Broncos
19) Sam Bradford, Rams
20) Colt McCoy, Browns
21) Donovan McNabb, Vikings
22) Mark Sanchez, Jets
23) Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bills
24) David Garrard, Jaguars
25) John Beck/Rex Grossman, Redskins
26) Matt Hasselbeck, Titans
27) Chad Henne, Dolphins
28) Jason Campbell, Raiders
29) Alex Smith, 49ers
30) Cam Newton, Panthers
Notes:
I have Matt Ryan slightly higher than most (current ADP is QB9) and was even tempted to place him a slot higher. All signs point to a little more emphasis on the passing game with receivers worth salivating over.
Eli Manning could be a steal at QB14, even though this is where I believe he belongs. Manning cracked the Top 10 in final Q scoring in 2010, and there’s no reason to believe he doesn’t continue the chemistry with Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham.
Regarding the ridiculous QB battle in Washington…you should probably avoid John Beck and Rex Grossman until a decision is made. If you’re deeply thinking about either headed into your draft, you shouldn’t get ready to be crowned fantasy champ any time soon. Sorry, but the truth is the truth.
