Week 13 QBs

The final week of the fantasy football regular season is upon us.  Here are two QBs I like this weekend and two I do not.

LIKE:
Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Giants
Fitz is coming off a 4 TD performance, this "road" game is in a very familiar atmosphere, he has Marshall & Decker and a terrible NYG secondary.  The bearded assassin (new nickname? sure.) also runs a bit and never kills you with a terrible (fantasy) game.

Marcus Mariota vs. Jaguars
The rookie has had 2 different 4 TD pass games, he tossed 3 last week.  In his first game against Jax he did not throw a TD but ran for one on a highlight reel play.  That was also on a Thursday night and in Jacksonville where the Jags were wearing urine soaked uniforms, so that couldn't help.

DON'T LIKE:
Philip Rivers vs. Broncos
Denver is the best in the league against opposing QBs.  No one has thrown for 300 yards (Stafford 282 is season-high).  Just a brutal match up for Rivers who has been real good this year.  I'd sit him down this week.

Drew Brees vs. Panthers
Another tough match up here, and Brees is coming off a game in which his offense failed to score a touchdown for the first time since the Reagan administration (not entirely true).  He kinda sucks now. He's had 2 really good games this year, but for the most part is cooked... and not Brandin Cooks.  Brees has more in the tank than say Peyton Manning but it can't be much.


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My Top 5 QBs Right Now

Former Texas QB and NFL backup (CBS analyst as well) Chris Simms was on Felger & Mazz this afternoon where he discussed his Top 5 QBs.

CHRIS SIMMS' TOP 5 QBs:

1. Aaron Rodgers
2. Andrew Luck
3. Ben Roethlisberger
4. Russell Wilson
5. Peyton Manning



RICH KEEFE'S TOP 5 QBs:

1. Aaron Rodgers
2. Tom Brady
3. Peyton Manning
4. Andrew Luck
5. Philip Rivers


And who could forget...

RON JAWORSKI'S BEST QB OF ALL-TIME

1. Colin Kaepernick



But I don't get Brady not being in someone's Top 5.  He doesn't have to be 1, doesn't have to be 2.  But outside the Top 5?  Rapelisberger?  Russell Wilson?  And if you don't like old guys, Peyton Manning?  I'm lost.   Simms was spewing stuff about talent.  The most talented guys aren't always the best.  Jeff George.  Etc.  Makes for good talk though I guess.

Top 32 Fantasy Quarterbacks

1. Peyton Manning, Broncos
2. Aaron Rodgers, Packers
3. Drew Brees, Saints
4. Andrew Luck, Colts
5. Matthew Stafford, Lions
6. Matt Ryan, Falcons
7. Nick Foles, Eagles
8. Cam Newton, Panthers
9. Tony Romo, Cowboys
10. Tom Brady, Patriots
11. Colin Kaepernick, 49ers
12. Russell Wilson, Seahawks
13. Robert Griffin III, Redskins
14. Jay Cutler, Bears
15. Philip Rivers, Chargers
16. Andy Dalton, Bengals
17. Carson Palmer, Cardinals
18. Ben Roesthlisberger, Steelers
19. Josh McCown, Buccaneers
20. Ryan Tannehill, Dolphins
21. Alex Smith, Chiefs
22. E.J. Manuel, Bills
23. Eli Manning, Giants
24. Joe Flacco, Ravens
25. Johnny Manziel, Browns
26. Teddy Bridgewater, Vikings
27. Sam Bradford, Rams
28. Matt Schaub, Raiders
29. Michael Vick, Jets
30. Chad Henne, Jaguars
31. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Texans
32. Jake Locker, Titans

Manning is still the top guy, Rodgers and maybe Brees will go in 1st round or early 2nds.  After that there is a gap to me.  I'd wait awhile.  QBs ranked 4-13 may not be separated by all that much.

The health of Tom Brady's weapons scare me.  The health of Robert Griffin III himself, scares me.  Cam Newton doesn't have any weapons.  Nick Foles will throw more INTs this year, but how many more?  

Manziel and Bridgewater are the only rookies on the Top 32 as we stand right now mid-August.  They should start Week 1 but we have to wait and see.  Little value in normal leagues, but dynasties or those stupid 2-QB leagues they could be drafted.  

I'll have RB - WR - TE - Sleepers - Rookies throughout the month.  

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Fantasy Football Rankings, Sleepers, And Busts

QUARTERBACKS:

1. Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos
2. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
3. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
4. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
5. Tom Brady, New England Patriots
6. Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
7. Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions
8. Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins
9. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
10. Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts

Sleepers: Matt Schaub (Texans), Andy Dalton (Bengals)

Busts: Colin Kaepernick (49ers), Joe Flacco (Ravens)


RUNNING BACKS:

1. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
2. Marshawn Lynch, Seattle Seahawks
3. Ray Rice, Baltimore Ravens
4. Doug Martin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
5. Alfred Morris, Washington Redskins
6. LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia Eagles
7. Arian Foster, Houston Texans
8. Jamaal Charles, Kansas City Chiefs
9. C.J. Spiller, Buffalo Bills
10. Montee Ball, Denver Broncos

Sleepers: Giovani Bernard (Bengals), Shane Vereen (Patriots), Bernard Pierce (Ravens), Zac Stacy (Rams)

Busts: Steven Jackson (Falcons), Darren McFadden (Raiders)


WIDE RECEIVERS:

1. Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions
2. A.J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals
3. Brandon Marshall, Chicago Bears
4. Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons
5. Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys
6. Roddy White, Atlanta Falcons
7. Demaryius Thomas, Denver Broncos
8. Victor Cruz, New York Giants
9. Randall Cobb, Green Bay Packers
10. Andre Johnson, Houston Texans

Sleepers: DeAndre Hopkins (Texans), Keenan Allen (Chargers), Aaron Dobson (Patriots), Kenny Stills (Saints), Alshon Jeffrey (Bears), Ryan Broyles (Lions)

Busts: Wes Welker (Broncos), James Jones (Packers), Greg Jennings (Vikings), Mike Wallace (Dolphins)


TIGHT ENDS:

1. Jimmy Graham, New Orleans Saints
2. Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots
3. Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta Falcons
4. Vernon Davis, San Francisco 49ers
5. Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys
6. Kyle Rudolph, Minnesota Vikings
7. Greg Olsen, Carolina Panthers
8. Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers
9. Owen Daniels, Houston Texans
10. Martellus Bennett, Chicago Bears

Sleepers: Tyler Eifert (Bengals), Zach Ertz (Eagles)

Busts: Jermichael Finley (Packers), Jared Cook (Rams)


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2011 QB Rankings

With Eli Manning recently saying he is in the same class as the reigning MVP and 3-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady, I thought it would be appropriate to rank all of the quarterbacks who figure to see some snaps this year.

“They Only Play Because Every Team Needs One”
• Jimmy Clausen
• Bruce Gradkowski
• Tavaris Jackson
• Matt Moore
• Jason Campbell
• John Beck
• Derek Anderson
• Alex Smith
• Rex Grossman

“Rookies We Should At Least Give A Chance”
• Cam Newton
• Jake Locker
• Andy Dalton
• Blaine Gabbert
• Christian Ponder
• Colin Kaepernick
• Tim Tebow (2nd year)

“Best Days Are Behind Them”
• Donovan McNabb
• Matt Hasselbeck

“Is Crap The Right Word?...”
• Chad Henne
• Vince Young
• Ryan Fitzpatrick
• David Garrard
• Mark Sanchez

“They’ll Give You A Chance”
• Matt Cassel
• Kevin Kolb
• Kyle Orton
• Jay Cutler

“Promising Stars Of The Future”
• Sam Bradford
• Matthew Stafford

“Not As Good As You Might Think/ Flirting With Top 10”
• Eli Manning
• Tony Romo
• Matt Schaub
• Joe Flacco

“Can He Do It Again?
• Josh Freeman

“Knocking On The Penthouse”
• Michael Vick
• Ben Roethlisberger
• Matt Ryan

“The Penthouse, Fab 5”
• Tom Brady
• Peyton Manning
• Aaron Rodgers
• Drew Brees
• Philip Rivers