As the NFL becomes more pass oriented, good quarterback play is even more important in fantasy football. If you wait too late to get one during the draft, your team could be in trouble when the season starts as you wouldn't have a consistent player at a position that should get you at least 150 yards and a touchdown a week. Then you would be stuck playing the waiver wire deciding if Brodie Croyle against the Chargers is a better play then Rex Grossman against the Packers. The ten players on this list should all be taken within the first six rounds of the draft and if you don't try and get one of them, your team will be at a big disadvantage by the time the season starts.
1. Tom Brady Patriots: Brady had the best season for a quarterback ever last year as he threw for 50 touchdowns. This year, Brady has all of his weapons returning and should put up very good numbers. But don't get to excited, this year the Patriots will try and find more balance in the running game and teams will be focusing on stopping Brady. If you draft him expecting a repeat performance of last year, you will be disappointed. Expect around 4500 yards and 35 touchdowns.
2. Peyton Manning Colts: If you don't get Brady in your draft, don't be upset if you end up with Manning. Manning is consistent and will always get you 4000 plus yards with 30 touchdowns. Since Manning isn't a first round pick, you can grab a top tier running back in the first round and then Manning in the second. Brady may have the better stats this year, but Manning is sure to make fantasy owners happy considering how tough the AFC South is, he might need to play full games in weeks 16 and 17 which is huge come playoff time. Expect around 4300 yards and 32 touchdowns.
3. Tony Romo Cowboys: Romo showed in his first full season as a starter that he is one of the elite fantasy quarterbacks. He threw 36 touchdowns last year and now with a full year of learning Jason Garrett's offense, Romo should see even more success. The only thing that is concerning is the interception totals as he had 19 last year. But if Romo throws for 4000 yards and 30 touchdowns, fantasy owners won't mind. Expect around 4100 yards and 29 touchdowns.
4. Drew Brees Saints: Brees struggled in the beginning of the year but found his stride in the end as he ended up throwing for 4423 yards and 28 touchdowns. Some are concerned about the 18 interceptions he threw last year. But those kinds of numbers occur when you attempt 652 passes. Brees is one of the most consistent quarterbacks in fantasy football and is a great value in the 3rd or 4th round. Expect around 4300 yards and 27 touchdowns.
5. Ben Roethlisberger Steelers: It's hard to have a better year coming off a season with a career high 32 touchdowns, but Roethlisberger could do just that. Big Ben now has a full year of learning Mike Tomlin's pass oriented offense and with the addition of the 6'4 Limas Sweed, Roethlisberger could throw for even more touchdowns. The only problem is that with the poor offensive line, Big Ben could take a pounding over the course of the year and his stats could start declining in the later part of the season. Expect around 3700 yards and 31 touchdowns.
6. Matt Hasselbeck Seahawks: Hasselbeck is the perfect quarterback for the West Coast offense and should have another great year under Mike Holmgren. Hasselbeck is one of the best values in fantasy football as he always gets you 25 touchdowns and isn't usually picked until the 7th or 8th round. Expect around 3700 yards and 26 touchdowns.
7. Carson Palmer Bengals: With Palmer's abilities and his weapons around him, he is usually a top 5 fantasy quarterback, but when your two main targets want more money that could be trouble. Both Chad Johnson and T.J Houshmandzadeh are both in contract disputes and if they sit out training camp, it could hurt their great chemistry with Palmer. Both Johnson and Houshmandazadeh should be playing week one for the Bengals. But things could get really ugly in Cincy quickly and Palmer's fantasy owners won't be too happy. Expect around 4000 yards and 25 touchdowns.
8. Derek Anderson Browns: Anderson has all the weapons around him to succeed in his first full year as a starter. It will be hard for him to have as good a season as last year, but it can be done. If Anderson cuts down on the interceptions and has as good a season as everyone expects, he should be a top 5 fantasy quarterback next year. Expect around 3900 yards and 27 touchdowns.
9. Jay Cutler Broncos: Cutler has loads of potential and only showed glimpses of it last year as he threw 20 touchdowns. He should breakout in his 2nd year as a starter and he and Brandon Marshall should make fantasy owners happy for years to come. Cutler could be a great value this year as he should be picked around the 8th or 9th round but is one of the top options for a keeper league as he is just starting to show what he can do and he is only 25 years old. Expect around 3600 yards and 24 touchdowns.
10. Marc Bulger Rams: Bulger had a rough year last year but part of that was due to the fact that the Rams offensive line was in shambles. Now the Rams have brought in Al Saunders as offensive coordinator and he made Trent Green one of the best fantasy quarterbacks a few years back. Don't be surprised with the addition of a healthy Steven Jackson, if Saunders can do it with Bulger. Expect around 3400 yards and 22 touchdowns.
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1. Tom Brady Patriots: Brady had the best season for a quarterback ever last year as he threw for 50 touchdowns. This year, Brady has all of his weapons returning and should put up very good numbers. But don't get to excited, this year the Patriots will try and find more balance in the running game and teams will be focusing on stopping Brady. If you draft him expecting a repeat performance of last year, you will be disappointed. Expect around 4500 yards and 35 touchdowns.
2. Peyton Manning Colts: If you don't get Brady in your draft, don't be upset if you end up with Manning. Manning is consistent and will always get you 4000 plus yards with 30 touchdowns. Since Manning isn't a first round pick, you can grab a top tier running back in the first round and then Manning in the second. Brady may have the better stats this year, but Manning is sure to make fantasy owners happy considering how tough the AFC South is, he might need to play full games in weeks 16 and 17 which is huge come playoff time. Expect around 4300 yards and 32 touchdowns.
3. Tony Romo Cowboys: Romo showed in his first full season as a starter that he is one of the elite fantasy quarterbacks. He threw 36 touchdowns last year and now with a full year of learning Jason Garrett's offense, Romo should see even more success. The only thing that is concerning is the interception totals as he had 19 last year. But if Romo throws for 4000 yards and 30 touchdowns, fantasy owners won't mind. Expect around 4100 yards and 29 touchdowns.
4. Drew Brees Saints: Brees struggled in the beginning of the year but found his stride in the end as he ended up throwing for 4423 yards and 28 touchdowns. Some are concerned about the 18 interceptions he threw last year. But those kinds of numbers occur when you attempt 652 passes. Brees is one of the most consistent quarterbacks in fantasy football and is a great value in the 3rd or 4th round. Expect around 4300 yards and 27 touchdowns.
5. Ben Roethlisberger Steelers: It's hard to have a better year coming off a season with a career high 32 touchdowns, but Roethlisberger could do just that. Big Ben now has a full year of learning Mike Tomlin's pass oriented offense and with the addition of the 6'4 Limas Sweed, Roethlisberger could throw for even more touchdowns. The only problem is that with the poor offensive line, Big Ben could take a pounding over the course of the year and his stats could start declining in the later part of the season. Expect around 3700 yards and 31 touchdowns.
6. Matt Hasselbeck Seahawks: Hasselbeck is the perfect quarterback for the West Coast offense and should have another great year under Mike Holmgren. Hasselbeck is one of the best values in fantasy football as he always gets you 25 touchdowns and isn't usually picked until the 7th or 8th round. Expect around 3700 yards and 26 touchdowns.
7. Carson Palmer Bengals: With Palmer's abilities and his weapons around him, he is usually a top 5 fantasy quarterback, but when your two main targets want more money that could be trouble. Both Chad Johnson and T.J Houshmandzadeh are both in contract disputes and if they sit out training camp, it could hurt their great chemistry with Palmer. Both Johnson and Houshmandazadeh should be playing week one for the Bengals. But things could get really ugly in Cincy quickly and Palmer's fantasy owners won't be too happy. Expect around 4000 yards and 25 touchdowns.
8. Derek Anderson Browns: Anderson has all the weapons around him to succeed in his first full year as a starter. It will be hard for him to have as good a season as last year, but it can be done. If Anderson cuts down on the interceptions and has as good a season as everyone expects, he should be a top 5 fantasy quarterback next year. Expect around 3900 yards and 27 touchdowns.
9. Jay Cutler Broncos: Cutler has loads of potential and only showed glimpses of it last year as he threw 20 touchdowns. He should breakout in his 2nd year as a starter and he and Brandon Marshall should make fantasy owners happy for years to come. Cutler could be a great value this year as he should be picked around the 8th or 9th round but is one of the top options for a keeper league as he is just starting to show what he can do and he is only 25 years old. Expect around 3600 yards and 24 touchdowns.
10. Marc Bulger Rams: Bulger had a rough year last year but part of that was due to the fact that the Rams offensive line was in shambles. Now the Rams have brought in Al Saunders as offensive coordinator and he made Trent Green one of the best fantasy quarterbacks a few years back. Don't be surprised with the addition of a healthy Steven Jackson, if Saunders can do it with Bulger. Expect around 3400 yards and 22 touchdowns.
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