Posted on Saturday, 29th August 2009 by Ernie Wu
1. Drew Brees - QB - New Orleans Saints: 413/635, 5,069 Yards, 34 TD’s, 17 INT’s, 10 300 YD Games: Brees is the only QB coming off a 5,000 yard season. He was very effective last year without his best receiver, this year he has Marques Colston back. Brees will once again be the best Fantasy QB.
2. Tom Brady: I’d be tempted to put him at #1, but his rustiness could be an issue at the beginning of the season and it remains to be seen how well he’s recovered from injury. He’s looked strong in the preseason, but that’s no sure thing. Now that we’ve thrown out the risk factors, Brady is a fantasy stud and could easily be the best in football.
3. Peyton Manning. Manning is a fixture in fantasy football circles, and the benchmark of consistency. Few picks, many yards, and an abundance of TDs. Manning seems to have not slowed down just yet, and he should be himself this upcoming season.
4. Aaron Rodgers - QB - Green Bay Packers: 341/546, 4,038 Yards, 28 TD’s, 13 INT’s, 4 300 YD Games: Rodgers had a very impressive first year in 2008. He had more Yards, TD’s, and less throws than Peyton Manning. Rodgers also had 4 Rushing Touchdowns, which is really impressive for a QB. He was one of the only Quarterbacks to rush for 200 yards. Rodgers returns his to favorite targets in Greg Jennings and Donald Driver. Also the Packers running game should be much more effective than last year.
5. Philip Rivers - QB - San Diego Chargers: 312/478, 4,009 Yards, 34 TD’s, 11 INT’s, 5 300 YD Games: Rivers would have been ahead of Rodgers in my rankings if Rodgers did not have 4 Rushing TD’s. Rivers will have another very impressive year in 2009. Last season his running game was bothered with nagging injuries. This year with LT back to full health, Rivers will have even more open receivers to get the ball to, he showed he can do that with ease last year.
6. Kurt Warner: Warner was one of fantasy football’s best last season, thanks to a revival year. While he could very well do the same thing this season, his age is somewhat concerning as he’s more prone to injury with each year. Still, Boldin and Fitzgerald on your team makes it hard to pass you up.
7. Tony Romo. The big question on everyone’s mind is how Romo will fare without the presence of Terrell Owens and no one really knows yet. Roy Williams should fill in nicely for Owens, and a quarterback this talented will simply find ways to win games.
8. Jay Cutler: Cutler could go either way this year. There’s no doubt about his talent, but the concerns have more to do with the fact that his receivers simply aren’t as good in Chicago as they were with the Broncos. Then again, he has a much better running back, which may benefit him greatly.
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