Break out the quirky names, throw down the cash if you're feeling frisky, it's fantasy football time. I'm rather proud of my team's name this year actually:
Weeden the Brownies. Get it? Because the only way Browns fans can enjoy their team's games is by getting absolutely ripped. Wait, who is Brandon Weeden?
I'm terribly competitive, so even when it comes to fantasy football, I want to win. So here's ranking the top 30 quarterbacks to draft this year.
1. Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints)
Brees is one of the best gunslingers of this generation and he has the supporting cast to have another huge season.
2013 Projected Stats
5,170 yards
40 touchdowns
18 interceptions
2. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers)
Give Rodgers the same support Brees has and he's the best in the game. But he does just fine with what he has.
2013 Projected Stats
4,279 yards
39 touchdowns
7 interceptions
3 rushing touchdowns
3. Cam Newton (Carolina Panthers)
He has a body like a power forward, the legs of a gazelle and an arm like a cannon. If he can become a true passer and keep his attitude in check he'll win you a lot of games.
2013 Projected Stats
3,883 yards
20 touchdowns
13 interceptions
726 rushing yards
8 rushing touchdowns
4. Peyton Manning (Denver Broncos)
Big brother Peyton is one of the best ever. He'll have a great season with Wes Welker and Demaryius Thomas and he'll have another Peyton Manning-esque season. Oh, and he's healthier, too.
2013 Projected Stats
4,870 yards
38 touchdowns
13 interceptions
5. Tom Brady (New England Patriots)
He's lost his biggest targets, but he's Tom Brady. One of those guys that just makes everyone else around him better. This year won't be any different.
2013 Projected Stats
4,765 yards
34 touchdowns
8 interceptions
6. Robert Griffin III (Washington Redskins)
A healthy RG III would be higher, but he'll still go in the first crop of QB's in your draft. He has an arm better than Newton and can run faster.
2013 Projected Stats
3,067 yards
17 touchdowns
7 interceptions
624 rushing yards
6 rushing touchdowns
7. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons)
My dad says it best, he's one of the most overrated quarterbacks in terms of getting you that big win. But he's a great fantasy QB. Big numbers again, no big wins.
2013 Projected Stats
4,737 yards
33 touchdowns
11 interceptions
8. Andrew Luck (Indianapolis Colts)
Out of the big three rookies last season, Luck was by far the purest passer. More time in the league means more experience which means terror for secondaries.
2013 Projected Stats
4,061 yards
26 touchdowns
12 interceptions
3 rushing touchdowns
9. Eli Manning (New York Giants)
The guy's a winner and he has both his big targets back plus a new tight end. Plenty of options and a decent O-line should give Eli a nice year.
2013 Projected Stats
4,077 yards
25 touchdowns
17 interceptions
10. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions)
He has Calvin Johnson, what else do you need to know? A lot of yards with a good amount of touchdowns.
2013 Projected Stats
4,975 yards
28 touchdowns
16 interceptions
11. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks)
He's an All-American kind of guy with wheels and a gun. Very smart QB that makes the right decisions and is capable of putting up some big fantasy numbers.
2013 Projected Stats
3,150 yards
26 touchdowns
13 interceptions
526 rushing yards
5 rushing touchdowns
12. Colin Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers)
Still not completely sold on the guy. Thought the Niners should have stuck it out with Alex Smith, but the kid's dynamic and fun to watch. He'll have a great year.
2013 Projected Stats
3,833 yards
20 touchdowns
10 interceptions
590 rushing yards
7 rushing touchdowns
13. Tony Romo (Dallas Cowboys)
He's a bum, but a good fantasy quarterback. My dislike for him didn't stop me from drafting him a few years ago. He gave me a solid year, much like he'll do for you this season.
2013 Projected Stats
4,756 yards
30 touchdowns
15 interceptions
14. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens)
Don't let that Super Bowl ring fool you, the Delaware (booooo) alum Joe Flacco is far from the best QB. Decent numbers with missing targets will result in a sub-par season.
2013 Projected Stats
3,892 yards
21 touchdowns
11 interceptions
15. Ben Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Who does he have to throw to? Emmanuel Sanders? No thanks. Big Ben is on the way down and the punishment he's taken over the years won't help him either.
2013 Projected Stats
3,275 yards
25 touchdowns
9 interceptions
16. Josh Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Freeman has the arm but has sometimes lacked the brain. Doesn't seem to read defenses as well as some others his age. Very streaky.
2013 Projected Stats
3,771 yards
24 touchdowns
17 interceptions
17. Jay Cutler (Chicago Bears)
When's the last time you looked at the Chicago Bears and said, "that's a passing team?" I'll give you a hint, it rhymes with shmever.
2013 Projected Stats
3,141 yards
21 touchdowns
14 interceptions
18. Mike Vick (Philadelphia Eagles)
I'm not even sure if this guy will win the starting job in Philly, but if he does, you know someone will take a chance and he'll give you some big games. Scrambling QB's are always a more likely than not good options in fantasy.
2013 Projected Stats
2,676 yards
18 touchdowns
13 interceptions
417 rushing yards
19. Phillip Rivers (San Diego Chargers)
Phillip Rivers is a punk and his arm is slowly becoming a wet noodle. No running game means a lot of throws and defenses that know what's coming.
2013 Projected Stats
3,789 yards
26 touchdowns
16 interceptions
20. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals)
As long as A.J. Green is healthy, Dalton will be drafted, but he was ice cold to end last season. He's had an entire off-season to think about that.
2013 Projected Stats
3,446 yards
24 touchdowns
16 interceptions
21. Matt Schaub (Houston Texans)
Matt Schaub used to be a top 10 quarterback. Not anymore, but he still has Andre Johnson and he'll put up over 4,000 yards.
2013 Projected Stats
4,177 yards
23 touchdowns
12 interceptions
22. Sam Bradford (St. Louis Rams)
Once he gets a solid receiving corps and an offensive line that can give him some time in pocket, then Bradford will be much more valuable.
2013 Projected Stats
3,523 yards
23 touchdowns
14 interceptions
23. Alex Smith (Kansas City Chiefs)
He's a smart quarterback that doesn't exactly have that down the field play making ability. He won't throw for a ton of yards, but he'll be efficient.
2013 Projected Stats
2,466 yards
17 touchdowns
6 interceptions
24. Carson Palmer (Arizona Cardinals)
If you told me in 2006 that Carson Palmer was throwing to Larry Fitzgerald, I would've been pretty excited to see that. But the O-line is less than good and he hasn't been the smartest quarterback over the years.
2013 Projected Stats
4,087 yards
25 touchdowns
18 interceptions
25. Brandon Weeden (Cleveland Browns)
There are some new targets for Weeden to use this season, but the Browns don't seem to be sold on him yet. Not many fantasy owners are either.
2013 Projected Stats
3,177 yards
17 touchdowns
15 interceptions
26. Jake Locker (Tennessee Titans)
He has a big-time arm, he has some speed and has decent decision making ability. What he doesn't have is the best accuracy. That's kind of a big problem if you're an NFL quarterback.
2013 Projected Stats
2,705 yards
15 touchdowns
14 interceptions
27. Geno Smith (New York Jets)
Bold prediction I guess. Geno will win the starting job and he'll do a pretty good job with it too. It doesn't matter though, Sportscenter will be talking about it anyway and he'll start splitting time with Mark Sanchez.
2013 Projected Stats
1,871 yards
9 touchdowns
10 interceptions
28. Christian Ponder (Minnesota Vikings)
I feel like Ponder was the epitome of inconsistent last season. He has the potential and Greg Jennings coming in can't hurt.
2013 Projected Stats
2,679 yards
17 touchdowns
13 interceptions
29. EJ Manuel (Buffalo Bills)
He's built like a big time quarterback. Make sure he stays healthy and he could live up to the hype that the Bills saw for some reason during the draft. I'm still surprised with that pick.
2013 Projected Stats
2,109 yards
11 touchdowns
17 interceptions
402 rushing yards
4 rushing touchdowns
30. Matt Flynn (Oakland Raiders)
I feel like Matt Flynn is the epitome of mediocre. But I still feel he has some potential. If Russell Wilson wasn't drafted, he would have been the starter in Seattle.
2013 Projected Stats
2,145 yards
14 touchdowns
9 interceptions
My dad says it best, he's one of the most overrated quarterbacks in terms of getting you that big win. But he's a great fantasy QB. Big numbers again, no big wins.
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