1. Drew Brees
Duplicating 2008′s numbers won’t be easy, over 5,000 yards and 34 TDs, but Brees is playing the best ball of his career and the offensive system, and skill players (Colston, Moore, Bush, Shockey), perfectly suit his style.
2. Tom Brady
If Brady’s knee is fully healed, then he’s your top ranked fantasy football quarterback. With an explosive set of skill players (Moss, Welker, Galloway, etc.) at his disposal, only an injury and the bitter late-season cold will be able to slow him down.
3. Peyton Manning
The loss of Marvin Harrison, who was already on his last legs as is, shouldn’t hurt Manning’s fantasy value. He still has Wayne, Gonzalez, and Clark, and factor in two running backs with solid hands out of the backfield and you’ve got a lot of points on the board.
4. Donovan McNabb
McNabb supplants Romo as the top NFC East QB and has a lot of weapons in his arsenal. DeSean Jackson looks poised to take a step forward in year two, the other receivers are steady and a wild card could be Jeremy Maclin, the Eagles top selection in 2009. Factor in Reid’s pass-happy system and Brian Westbrook and there’s a lot to like out of McNabb.
5. Kurt Warner
When you’ve got Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin on the outside, and then you throw in Steve Breaston in the slot, what you have is an explosive passing game. The Cards will most likely incorporate the run into the offense more often this season but Warner will still end up with top tier fantasy numbers.
6. Carson Palmer
Provided Palmer is healthy, he’s ready for a huge comeback in 2009. Chad Ochocinco finally has his head on straight, Chris Henry seemsto have his life in order, free agent Laveranues Coles is still dangerous and Palmer is one of the most accurate, strong-armed QBs in the game. Great fantasy sleeper value as he sure to be overlooked come draft time.
7. Tony Romo
Romo’s got the talent to end up a top three fantasy QB, but the loss of T.O., both in terms of production and the offensive scheme, is a blow. And there are a lot of question marks as to whether Roy Williams can step-up and be the number one guy. If he can, Romo does well; if not, he’ll still end up a quality starter but not the scorer he was two years ago.
8. Aaron Rodgers
Rodgers showed in year one of the post Favre era that there would be no drop off in production at the QB position in Green Bay.
In fact, he posted a 4,000 yard season with 28 TDs. With an array of options to throw to including Greg Jennings, Donald Driver and Jordy Nelson, look for another big season.
9. Phillip Rivers
The run first, pass second days are a thing of the past in San Diego and the Chargers now use the pass to set-up the run. And they do this well.
With fast rising receiver Vincent Jackson on the outside, Gates at TE, and Tomlinson and Sproles out of the backfield, Rivers, who eclipsed 4,000 yards and threw 34 TDs should post another solid fantasy season.
10. Ben Roethlisberger
Roethlisberger will never be a top-tier fantasy QB due to the style of offense Pittsburgh employs, and the late-season weather, but he still finds himself in the top 10. With a plethora of weapons to target (Holmes, Ward, Sweed, and Miller), look for Big Ben to toss 25 TDs in 2009.
kutu62
August 11th, 2009 at 22:26
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Donovan McNabb at number 4? His numbers have been “so so” since T.O departed and honestly he really isn't worth the number four slot. No proven wideout's, a broke down 30 year old running back and don't forget he does get injured from time to time.
admin
August 12th, 2009 at 06:54
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While McNabb could’ve gone anywhere between 4-6, not much to separate that group, I think we’d have to agree that this is the best offense the Eagles have had since 2004. The line is stacked, the skill players are explosive and Reid loves to pass; I’d be surprised if McNabb didn’t justify this ranking come the end of the season.
kutu62
August 12th, 2009 at 02:26
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Donovan McNabb at number 4? His numbers have been “so so” since T.O departed and honestly he really isn't worth the number four slot. No proven wideout's, a broke down 30 year old running back and don't forget he does get injured from time to time.