11. Matt Ryan

Ryan’s numbers were down in 2009 but a lot of that can be attributed to a more difficult schedule and the loss of RB Michael Turner midway through the season to an ankle injury. The lack of a running game made the offense more predictable.

Overall, he finished with 172 fantasy points, but expect better this year with an easier opposing schedule and studs like Tony Gonzalez and Roddy White to throw the ball to.

12. Donovan McNabb

McNabb instantly adds credibility to the Redskins offense but he’ll have to contend with a sub par offensive line and suspect receivers after Santana Moss, who’s currently dealing with HGH accusations.

Regardless, Mike Shanahan’s scheme is worth every penny and McNabb should put some nice points on the board… it just won’t be as good as in Philly.

13. Jay Cutler

Cutler’s first season in Chicago was one he’d just as soon forget, but in fairness to the gunslinger, aside from TE Greg Olsen, he didn’t have much to work with. Devin Hester’s still an experiment and the others were rookies.

Mike Martz is now the OC, so aside from the beating he’ll take from Martz’ play calling and blitz protections, expect a solid fantasy year when all is said and done.

14. Kevin Kolb

Regardless of his inexperience, things are set up nicely for Kolb to make a splash in 2010. He put up strong numbers in his only three starts last year and the skill players around him, DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin and Brent Celek, are all studs on the rise. Andy Reid’s track record with QBs also speaks for itself.

15. Joe Flacco

Flacco finished the year on a strong note and now adds WR Anquan Boldin to the mix. Heap can still get it done at the TE position and RB Ray Rice is a beast as a receiving threat out of the backfield. When you add all of this together, plus the fact that he’s entering his 3rd season, it’s easy to see why Flacco will be a borderline 1a starter in most fantasy football leagues.

16. David Garrard

2009 saw a drop in Garrard’s play he still finished with 203 fantasy points. While his upside will be never be more than a spot starter, with the likes of Mike Sims-Walker and MJD to distribute the ball to, he could average 12-17 fantasy points per game this year if the other skill players further develop.

17. Ben Roethlisberger

This is probably a good spot for Roethlisberger who’s suspended for the first six weeks due to off-field issues.  However, once he’s back, he could become instrumental to your playoff run since there’s a lot of talent at the skill positions in Pittsburgh and he’s one of the best at slinging it. Without the six-game suspension, he’d be in the top 10.

18. Chad Henne

This could also be one of the biggest fantasy sleepers in 2010 at the QB position. The Dolphins off season trade for WR Brandon Marshall instantly lends credibility to the receiving corps and WR Davone Bess is a machine on the short-to-mid range routes.

19. Mark Sanchez

Sanchez is another young QB poised to take a leap in 2010. The pieces (at the skill positions) all appear to be in place, and with his expected development in year two under OC Schottenheimer, and a defense that will provide him ample opportunities to make plays, expect Sanchez to end this season a top 12-15 fantasy QB.

20. Alex Smith

The Niners went out this off season and drafted two OL in the first round to give Smith more protection and time to throw. The skill positions (TE Vernon Davis, WR Michael Crabtree) possess a lot of youth and talent, and this could be the year Smith steps up and becomes an above average QB. Regardless, his ceiling is still as a spot fantasy fill-in until he prove otherwise.


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