QB Top 30
30. E.J. Manual, Buffalo Bills. - I think he will win the starting job this year for the Bills, and we have seen running quarterbacks have success lately. Plus this low you are looking for upside.
29. Brandon Weeden, Cleveland Browns. - Should have the starting job. Just doesn't have any good receivers. Plus it doesn't help that they are going to run the ball so much and playing against the Ravens, Steelers, and Bengals a combined 6 times this year.
28. Matt Flynn, Oakland Raiders. - We saw Carson Palmer struggle the past few years in Oakland with little receiver help. and Hayward-Bay is gone. Flynn has some talent, but don't expect anything from him this year
27. Jake Locker, Tennessee Titans. - If his receivers can stay healthy he could be higher at the end of the season, but having Chris Johnson and the Titans running game getting a heavy workload, it doesn't look like Locker will make a fantasy impact this year.
26. Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins. - He has decent receivers in Hartline and Wallace. I just think his inaccuracy will hurt him.
25. Christian Ponder, Minnesota Vikings. - Has a decent TE in Kyle Rudolph and a great WR in Greg Jennings, but isn't the best quarterback himself. However he did win a must win game at home against the Packers last year before getting hurt for the playoffs. Oh and did I mention Adrian Peterson is still the RB and after running for 2,000+ yards last year I think he will be getting some carries.
24. Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs. - Andy Ried is a fantastic coach, the Chiefs did a good job resigning Dwayne Bowe but in the end Alex Smith is too scared to go and win a game, he just tries not to lose it.
23. Phillip Rivers, San Diego Chargers. - He was once a top QB in the NFL, now he isn't even a reliable back-up. He has lost it, his team has lost it as he doesn't have a big receiver threat, yes he has Alexander but we only got a glimpse of him. I only ranked him this high just in case he gets back into his old form which I highly doubt.
22. Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. - Has Vincent Jackson which helps, and Doug Martin isn't the worst receiving threat for a running back. However Martin will run a ton, and Josh Freeman might now have as much catch up ball as he has had in recent years.
21. Carson Palmer, Arizona Cardinals. - The team doesn't have a running game, but they do Have Larry Fitzgerald who in my opinion is the best deep ball threat in the NFL because he can go up and get any ball. Look for a lot of junk time, catch up ball here from Carson Palmer.
20. Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals. - Kind of like Alex Smith, Andy Dalton won't lose you a game, but he won't go out a win one for you. However with A.J. Green as a huge WR threat it helps Daltons Fantasy Value. Also don't expect a lot of garbage time points from Dalton as the Bengals should be winning a lot of football games this year.
19. Matt Schaub, Houston Texans. - He has a pretty good receiving core in Andre Johnson, Owen Daniels, Jocoby Jones, and even Arian Foster, but then again he has Arian Foster to hand the ball off too. Don't expect too much out of him, but if he has a good matchup the week your starter has a bye, the he could be a great fill in.
18. Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles. - The only reason he is ranked this low is because he isn't guaranteed the starting job, but if he gets the starting job. Look for him to be top 15 if he gets the starting job. Plus the injury risks always hurts his value.
17. Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams. - He has been slowly improving year and with 2 new receiving threats (both from rookies from West Virginia may I add) expect big things from Sam Bradford this year. Also should have a decent amount of garbage time points.
16. Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens. - He proved last year that he can win football games. However they still have Ray Rice and they did lose Boldin and Jones. He should have a decent year with Torrey Smith, but don't expect too much.
15. Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears. - Jay Cutler will have a pretty good year. He has a great receiver in Brandon Marshall and will look to continue to put up big numbers with his old Denver foe. His interceptions hurt him though and playing against the Vikings and Packers secondary's twice a year doesn't help.
14. Ben Rothlisburger, Pittsburg Steelers. - He has been a good quarterback for years and that's what he will be this year again, good, he will get his numbers just like he always does but with quarterback being so deep this year don't expect a lot for Big Ben.
13. Eli Manning, New York Giants. - Is a really good quarterback, the numbers just haven't been there the past few years. A lot like Big Ben, he will be good just not good for this years standards. However he does have Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks so he could have some big games.
12. Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts. - Although he had a really good year last year don't expect as good of a year this year. Most of his points came in garbage time and with the colts defense improving this offseason he shouldn't have as many of those points.
11. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys. - Here we go again. Just like always he will be good and get worse as the season goes on. If he is in a must win game. Do not start him. However he will be decent and he will be consistent so that is why I ranked him hear
10. Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions. - His career has been up and down, and while it didn't take a big downfall last year, it still hurt. He does have Calvin Johnson and Reggie Bush who is a receiving threat out of the back field. However it will take some work to get back to that elite level he was at towards the end of 2011.
9. Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers. - Was amazing after Alex Smith concussion last year and even better in the playoffs, however it was only half a season and now that teams are preparing for him and have had a whole offseason to do it will we see the same success? We will see.
8. Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins. - He was a top 5 fantasy quarterback for most of the year, but had some injuries down the stretch including ripping his ACL. The injuries worry me but all signs point to he plays on opening night. If he can stay healthy he is a force to be reckoned with.
7. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons - Has a good receiving core in Julio Jones, Roddy White, and even Tony Gonzales is back. Steven Jackson should lighten the passing load, but not enough for Matt Ryan to have a bad year.
6. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks. - His receiving core is upgraded (as long as Percy Harvin can stay healthy) and Marshawn Lynch will limit his load. However he is a proven threat as a running quarterback and is smart enough that he is not as injury prone as RGIII or Michael Vick. Look for him to have a good year this year.
5. Tom Brady, New England Patriots. - He lost Wes Welker, Brandon Lloyd, Aaron Hernandez and It looks like injury prone Gronkowski wont be back for the season too start. However they did bring in Danny Amendola who should be a big target for Tom Brady and in the end it is still Tom Brady.
4. Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos. - He has Demaryous Thomas, Wes Welker, Erick Decker and Jacob Tamme, he might have a decent running game in Monte Ball that could help however Peyton is getting old and he could be one hit away from being out for the season.
3. Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers. - He struggles early last year but had a big second half. He looks like he is the real thing and if the Panther can win some games early this year, he could get some more confidence and shoot through the roof.
2. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints. - He did just fine last year without head coach Sean Payton. Payton comes back this year and look for Drew Brees to be the same Drew Brees we have known for years.
1. Aaron Rodgers. Green Bay Packers. - He has the best receiving corps in the NFL in James Jones, Jordy Nelson, Randell Cobb, and Jermichael Finley. He now has a chip on his shoulder from another rough playoff performance. Look for Rodgers to have a career year this year and prove why he is always ranked number one.
