Fantasy Football Preview - QB Rankings

Tier 1

1. Peyton Manning(Colts) bye week: 6 age: 31

-The consensus top choice at QB, Manning once more was nothing lacking brilliant in 2006 throwing 31 touchdown passes while logging 4,397 passing yards. Still in his prime and a lock to play 16 games, Eli's your government is the surest of bet when it comes to the QB position. Whether you intend to function as guy to draft a QB in round 1 while everyone else snags a RB may be the only decision you will need to make with regards to this machine.  prediksipas.com  of a high pick will suffice in the event that you hope to grab him.

2. Carson Palmer(Bengals) bye week: 5 age: 27

-2006 was a season of redemption for Carson Palmer for the reason that he put all doubts to rest regarding how he'd fare in his return from reconstructive knee surgery. All he did was venture out and throw for 28 td's alongside 4035 passing yards. Blessed with a howitzer for an arm, Palmer is poised to possibly overtake Peyton Manning this year as the best fantasy QB in football. With Chad Johnson and TJ Houshmanzadeh as his two main weapons, Palmer may challenge the 40 TD mark. Advice: wait on Manning and grab this guy in round 2 in case you are one of those who take a QB early.

Tier 2

3. Drew Brees(Saints) bye week: 4 age: 28

-Don't allow dislocated elbow Brees suffered in the Pro Bowl impact the method that you view this crafty veteran entering the season. All reports indicate Drew is right on schedule to be fully ready to go from day 1 of training camp and that means another season of big numbers from the Saints' leader. Don't expect Brees to put on another 4,500 yard season but something such as 4,000 with 25 TD's sounds about right. Surrounded by outstanding weapons in RB's Deuce McAllister and Reggie Bush, along with last year's sensation WR Marques Colston, Brees will prove to be a smart buy for individuals who wait a few rounds to take their QB. A third round pick is the latest however he'll last.

4. Tom Brady(Patriots) bye week: 10 age: 30

-New England's favorite son disappointed fantasy owners this past year who handled Brady's inconsistent performances over summer and winter. Despite throwing for a solid 24 TD's, Brady's passing yardage was down considerably from the year before. However one must only look at the weapons earned by leading office to see that Tom is poised for a big year. Alongside prized recruit Randy Moss, NE signed long-range bomber Donte Stallworth, possession receiver Wes Welker, and solid reserve Kelly Washington. All this adds up to possibly a 30 TD season alongside Brady's second 4,000 yard season in three years. Also like Manning, you never have to worry about whether Brady will suit up as he owns the fourth longest streak of consecutive starts. Third to fourth round draft choice.

5. Marc Bulger(Rams) bye week 9 age: 30

-At press time there have been rumblings that Bulger could be considering holding out in the hopes of landing a large contract. However don't allow this deter you from drafting this incredibly solid performer. Despite devoid of the best arm, Bulger excels with what he has that is incredible accuracy, solid field smarts, and the ability to go with the hot reads. In his second year in coach Scott Linehan's system, Bulger should exceed the Pro Bowl numbers he amassed last season. EASILY were a betting man, I say Bulger leads the NFL in passing yardage. Grab him in round 3 with 5 being the latest if you're lucky.

6. Donovan McNabb(Eagles) bye week: 5 age: 30
-No QB in fantasy football may cause more consternation in terms of drafting him than the Eagles' leader. On his way to an MVP-type season last year, McNabb suffered a season-ending knee injury which now brings him to 19 missed games during the last two years. The various tools are still there such as the nimble feet and cannon arm. However Philly didn't draft Kevin Kolb because they wanted him to look pretty on the sidelines. There is some doubt as to whether Donovan can be the player he was previously. I say he is able to be and the motivation to prove his nay-sayers wrong will result in a comeback season for McNabb. A potential championship pick simply because you may be in a position to snag him as late as the seventh round because of the questions surrounding his status.

Tier 3
7. Matt Hasselbeck(Seahawks) bye week: 8 age: 31

-poised to join the top five fantasy QB's going into last season, instead Matt Hasselbeck struggled throughout the year with injuries and inconsistency. With only 18 TD's and 2,442 yards to show for this, Hasselbeck was only a disappointment for his owners. Despite last year however, I believe Hasselbeck will rebound and post his usual 22-25 TD's alongside 3.500 yards. Having RB Shaun Alexander healthy is huge plus a better offensive line before him. Snag him in the fifth round or so.

8. Philip Rivers(Chargers) bye week: 7 age: 25

-After having to sit and wait two years while predecessor Drew Brees garnered back-to-back Pro Bowl bids, last year Philip Rivers showed everyone he was worth the wait. Joining Brees in Honolulu, Rivers displayed great poise and decision-making in his first year at the helm of the league's top club. Now with a year under his belt, search for Rivers to exceed the 24 TD's he amassed last season. Draft confidently in round 5-6.

9. Matt Leinart(Cardinals) bye week 8 age 24

-you could be surprised by how high I've him ranked however when you consider the whole picture, this second year wonder will more than likely ascend to the top tier of fantasy quarterbacks this year. Via an NFL-caliber offense where he did nothing but win at USC, Leinart steps right into a potentially explosive offense with Pro Bowl caliber receivers Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald, alongside RB Edgerrin James in what could become the most efficient passing games in the league. Though he does not have a cannon for an arm, Leinart is arguably just about the most intelligent QB's in the league who has great accuracy. Look for a big step forward in his second year under center. You could be able to nab him as late as round 9.

10. Vince Young(Titans) bye week: 4 age: 24

-after taking the league by storm as a rookie last season, this second-year wonder is poised to do even better things for Tennessee. Combining great quickness along with a strong arm, Young proved his naysayer's wrong by sparking the Titans to a respectable season under his guidance. One negative is the proven fact that the Tennessee front office failed to find offensive help for his or her franchise QB and in fact weakened the offense by letting WR Drew Bennett leave as a free of charge agent. Expect some growing pains because of this still raw Titans team which could negatively impact Young's numbers. However when you look at rushing yardage from the QB together with his passing ability, Young has surpassed the troubled Mike Vick in this ranking. Draft him in round 6-8.

Tier 4
11. Tony Romo(Cowboys) bye week: 8 age: 27

-With Drew Bledsoe struggling early last season, coach Bill Parcells made the move many expected when he inserted pre-season's perennial star Tony Romo. Once handed the work, Romo proceeded to put on an expert Bowl season with 23 TD's and 3,600 yards in 10 starts. Search for Romo to put up similar numbers given that he has the benefit of knowing he'll be beginning with day one. When After all similar, After all around 23 TD's for your season and not 10 games. Some regression to the mean is expected with him this season. Draftable in round 7-9.

12. Eli Manning(Giants) bye week 9 age: 26

-Peyton's little brother continued to operate a vehicle fantasy owner's nuts because of his inconsistency but 24 TD's isn't bad at all. The problem with Eli may be the lack of accuracy and the breakdown in his mechanics when things commence to go wrong. As time passes to throw and little pressure in his face, Eli would rival his brother as fantasy football's top QB. However the G-Men's O-line is weak and Manning will once more suffer from opposing players in his face so more struggles will definitely follow him around a lot of the year. If you draft him expect seven days of 300 yards with 4 TD's along with another of 180 yards and 4 INT's.

13. Jake Delhomme(Panthers) bye week: 7 age: 32

-Delhomme struggled over summer and winter last season due to injuries and poor protection. An injured thumb was the main culprit as Jake was only in a position to muster 17 Td's. Expect a rebound this season though as favorite target Steve Smith is fully healthy himself this season and the fact that Delhomme will undoubtedly be extra focused as a result of presence of newly signed David Carr. If he struggles however, avoid being surprised if Carr gets the call in short order. Risky pick here but good upside to gamble on.

14. Jay Cutler(Broncos) bye week: 6 age: 24

-one of the NFL's rising stars at the position, Cutler got his feet wet towards the end of last season as he showed great poise in throwing 9 TD's against 5 INT's. With Jake Plummer now in retirement, the job is the cannon-armed second year man's to himself. Already people are whispering that he could be the second coming of John Elway and with the nice speed, great arm combo, who are we to argue? Fantasies aside, Cutler is really a rising gem and may be considered a top 7 guy by the end of the year. If you are going to grab one player on offense this season, this guy is the one. Highly recommended sleeper.

The Rest (OUGHT TO BE Drafted as Backups in 12 Team Leagues)

15. Brett Favre(Packers) bye week: 7 age: 37

-still has some juice left in that arm of his and despite his age, Favre could still set up a lot more than decent numbers this season. With star WR Donald Driver there to catch his bullets, Lambeau's favorite son should be a good however, not great option. Works best as a bye week starter or injury replacement. Two things you could always depend on with Favre: he will start (he never misses a casino game) and he'll throw interceptions. Take the nice with the bad.

16. Michael Vick(Falcons) bye week: 8 age: 27

-at press time, Vick was being indicted on felony charges of financing your dog fighting ring. Due to this development, Vick is dropped all the way down to this mediocre ranking. Stands a good potential for being suspended, with the chance of being put into jail. Don't count on him for this season. Pass.

17. Jon Kitna(Lions) bye week: 6 age: 34

-was on many sleeper lists heading into last season and despite the over-the-top hype, Kitna's season had not been terrible. He passed for over 4,000 yards and 21 TD's which alone would be terrific. But when you element in the 22 INT's he threw, the light dims on the shine of his season. With tremendous weapons at his disposal in WR's Roy Williams and rookie Calvin Johnson, Kitna could have his big games. However his turnover-prone ways will always be lurking to hurt your team at every corner. Ride him while he could be hot but dump him as soon as the inevitable slump hits.