Today, we start with Quarterbacks, the highest point-getting position over the last couple years thanks to the likes of Manning, Brady, and Brees. Where will those three appear in the experts' rankings?
Greg's Picks:
1. Aaron Rodgers2. Mike Vick
3. Phillip Rivers
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5. Tom Brady
6. Peyton Manning
7. Matt Schaub
8. Eli Manning
9. Tony Romo
10. Matt Ryan
11. Joe Flacco
12. Sam Bradford
13. Ben Roethlisberger
14. Ryan Fitzpatrick
15. Matthew Stafford
15b. Kevin Kolb
Why Aaron Rodgers? Aaron is a scoring machine. He is consistent with his receivers and makes great decisions in the pocket.
Sleeper: Matt Schaub. I really believe Schaub will have a breakout year and put up some huge numbers. Houston has really solidified their offense and it is well balanced. Schaub is a brilliant passer and having the top receiver in the game with Andre Johnston only helps him. Expect 29 TDs out of him this year with a bunch of yards, provided that he stays healthy.
Biggest Risk: Tony Romo. Ever since he blew his team's chances two years ago, Romo has become a head case. He is terrific to have on your team when things are going well... However, Romo has a tendency to fold early if he gets behind in a game. Be careful with him. He will score you points, but it can be ugly sometimes.
Alex's Picks:
1. Aaron Rodgers
2. Mike Vick
3. Peyton Manning
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5. Drew Brees
6. Matt Schaub
7. Phillip Rivers
8. Matt Ryan
9. Tony Romo
10. Sam Bradford
11. Matt Cassel
12. Eli Manning
13. Josh Freeman
14. Joe Flacco
15. Kevin Kolb
Why Aaron Rodgers? His fantasy football value has been firmly established since his first season as the starter in Green Bay. In that time Rodgers has thrown for over 3900 yards and 28 touchdowns each campaign. As an added bonus, he adds huge value to his already stellar fantasy numbers by rushing for an additional 300 yards and four scores on the ground. Still on 27 years old, Rodgers is entering his prime as a Super Bowl champion and the clear leader of one of the youngest teams in the NFL. He can be counted on to produce elite quarterback numbers and is certainly worthy of being a first round selection in any fantasy football draft this year.
Sleeper: Josh Freeman. 3,400+ passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and only six interceptions. I only expect him to get better. He's got Mike Williams there, and don't forget about the great Kellen Winslow either.
Biggest Risk: Ben Roethlisberger. He's had two bad years following his two previous Super Bowl appearances. I don't expect anything to change this time around.
James's Picks:
1. Aaron Rodgers
2. Mike Vick
3. Peyton Manning
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5. Drew Brees
6. Matt Schaub
7. Matt Ryan
8. Tony Romo
9. Ben Roethlisberger
10. Phillip Rivers
11. Sam Bradford
12. Matt Cassel
13. Kevin Kolb
14. Eli Manning
15. Matthew Stafford
Why Aaron Rodgers? 28 TDs, nearly 4,000 yds last year. Expect more this year, he's entering his prime and doesn't have a roster full of injuries like he did in 2010.
Sleeper: Matt Ryan. The stats speak for themselves: 3,700 yards and 28 TDs, and that's with many games where he'd barely throw in the second half. Turner's getting older, so more success in the passing game. Julio Jones will take defenders away from Roddy White, so more success in the passing game. If he's still around in the 5th or 6th round, take him with confidence and enjoy the rewards!
Biggest Risk: Phillip Rivers. The possibility of losing Jackson might hurt, but to me the reason Rivers is a risk is his consistency, or lack there of. One week he'll have 250 yards and 4 TDs, the next he'll have 150 yds and 2 INTs. Take the risk if you dare, there are more consistent picks out there.
Dan's Picks:
1. Tom Brady
2. Mike Vick
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4. Peyton Manning
5. Drew Brees
6. Phillip Rivers
7. Tony Romo
8. Eli Manning
9. Kevin Kolb
10. Josh Freeman
11. Sam Bradford
12. Matt Schaub
13. Jay Cutler
14. Matthew Stafford
15. Donovan McNabb
Why Tom Brady? Tom Brady is my #1 for the fact that he is Tom Brady. He may not have won a Super Bowl in a few years, but don't blame him. It seems as if Brady gets better and better each season. Between the countless targets that the Patriots have pulled in over the years and Brady's Jordan-esque swagger and demeanor, I could see him throwing 40+ scores and single digit INTs - which would just edge him over Mike Vick and ARod in my rankings.
Sleepers: Sam Bradford/Matthew Stafford. I won't call Kevin Kolb a sleeper pick solely because I'm pretty sure any QB not named Derek Anderson or Max Hall could be a fantasy stud throwing up-top to Larry Fitzgerald. Instead I'll pinpoint two "sleeper picks" with one thing in common - both of them were selected first overall. Bradford and Stafford have way too much going for them to not be highly regarded. Bradford plays indoors on a fast track in a West Coast system with 5 athletic targets (excluding SJ). Stafford has arguably the strongest arm in the game, arguably the most indefensible target in Calvin "Megatron" Johnson and also plays indoors. Plus the Lions play in a division with teams that can score which means they too will need to put up some points.
Biggest Risk: Matt Ryan. I'm sure Julio Jones, Roddy White, Tony Gonzalez and every other Pro Bowl-bound weapon in Atlanta will make me a liar, but if I had to pick one quarterback who may underachieve (other than the ever-popular Jay Cutler pick) I'd say Matt Ryan. The main reason that I say this is because his uber-conservative style of play is bound to come back and bite him in the butt. I watched Ryan play quite a few times last year and I couldn't understand how is lolly pop deep outs and change-up comeback routes weren't eaten up by defensive backs all year. What I'm hearing of Julio Jones is scary, but if Atlanta relies on Matty Ice's arm too much instead of his smarts it could hurt a fantasy owner.
3SN Consensus Picks: (Comprised of the combined rankings above)
1. Aaron Rodgers
2. Mike Vick
3. Tom Brady
4. Peyton Manning
5. Drew Brees
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7. Matt Schaub
8. Tony Romo
9. Matt Ryan
10. Eli Manning
11. Sam Bradford
12. Kevin Kolb
13. Ben Roethlisberger
14. Matt Cassel
Josh Freeman
16. Joe Flacco
17. Matthew Stafford
18. Jay Cutler
19. Ryan Fitzpatrick
20. Donovan McNabb
Philip Rivers is inconsistent? Since...when? Week 12 and week 17 were not losses, and more got done on the ground. The year before, his only game without a TD was a 300yard, no INT passing outing. His only 2 INT passing games last season? They were in weeks 2 and 3 versus JAX with 300+yds and 3TD, and SEA with 2TD thrown and, what...an inconsistent 450+ yards.
ReplyDeleteSounds like someone got burnt in the Fantasy Football Furnace last season, Jimbo.