1. Peyton Manning - He's the surest thing in all of Fantasy Football. Although, in 4-PPPT leagues, he's never been the best fantasy QB. Which is incredible if you think about it. This year, I do not see their defense being as good as last year with the losses of Thorton and Tripplet, which means more passing. Also, without James, they will be passing more in the red-zone.
2. Matt Hasslebeck - They still have a very easy schedule. The addition of Nate Burelson and the health of their other Receivers mean improved weapons for him to utilize. Finally, the loss of Hutchinson will make the running game less efficient, meaning a shift of the Touchdowns to the passing game.
3. Donovan McNabb - He's in the best shape of his career, so expect the rushing numbers to come back. He also has plenty of weapons to keep his passing totals up. Brown's finish was very strong, and should be the best WR he's had, except for "That Player." Overall, his supporting cast is stronger than the pre-'04 teams were, and McNabb is extra motivated.
4. Michael Vick - This is the first year that he's ever had a rapport with his Receivers, other than Crumpler. He's never had the same starting WRs in back to back seasons, which is truly astounding considering how important that is to a QB's development. Also, according to everything said out of the Falcons organization say they are going to open up the passing game, more shotgun, more aggressive, which is always good in Fantasy.
5. Daunte Culpepper - This move helped Culpepper's fantasy value so much. He's in a very familar offensive system, as Mularkey choose not to change from Linehan's system. He also has a very well coached O-Line. But most importantly, he has a stud WR who is an elite deep threat, and a stud Tight End. For his ADP, he is a tremendous value.
6. Jake Plummer - He has a very favorable schedule, he has two very good Wide Receivers, he also has a very athletic Tight End they brought in. Also, do not underestimate the "Jon Kitna/Drew Brees factor." With Cutler behind him as the so-called "QBotF," Plummer will be motivated, as the aformentioned Jon Kitna of '03 and Drew Brees of '04 were.
7. Marc Bulger - Linehan's offensive system is as productive as Martz's has been, without the crazy. He still has top notch weapons, plays in a dome. Except now he wont be killed by opposing defenses, and has good pass receiver Tight Ends.
8. Carson Palmer - Palmer himself has said he isn't 100%, he wont be 100% this season. With a rediculously difficult schedule, his knee, and the likely possibility of a more conservative offense to protect him, don't be the sucker who takes Palmer too early.
9. Jake Delhomme - He has very good Receivers, but he runs hot/cold. Which means, he'll help you win some weeks. In others he will have 3-turnovers. Either way, he should be better this year, than last, and would be a solid starter for the guy who waits on QB while loading up on WR/RB.
10. Tom Brady Last year was an abberation, mark my words. He's been a low-end #1 for all these years, then he unexpectedly becomes an elite Fantasy QB. Will he continue? No, and I have reasons. First and foremost, it is because he isn't in a situation that lends itself to big fantasy numbers. His passing weapons are mediocre at best, and he has two stud backs and a healthy O-Line. This has Power run game written all over it. He will be back to his merely okay numbers.
11. David Carr One word to descripe David Carr; underrated. Consider that in '04, a season of spiked QB numbers, he still finished 14th. He should easily put up better numbers than that year. Unlike that year he has a legitimate Receiver besides Andre Johnson (1), he has a legitimate pass catching Tight End (2), and is in a system that favors his talent, and will mask the O-Line, (3) which is better this year I might add (4).
12. Ben Roethlisberger - People look at his mediocre numbers, but fail to realize that in a full season he would have put up 27 Touchdowns and 3,200 total yards. Also, without "The Bus," the Steelers will be forced to do what Ben has asked for, a more diverse passing attack.
13. Drew Bledsoe - TO this, TO that. He isn't a good fit for the Cowboys offense, he is a prototype WCO receiver, in this offense he wont be able to rack up the "YAC" he's famous for. Not only that he hasn't even been able to learn the offense in Training Camp. Enough with TO, another concern; the O-Line is still awful. Bledsoe will continue to suffer, and commit tons of turnovers, and continue his momentum from last year where he struggled down the stretch.
14. Drew Brees - Joe Horn is slowing down, Stallworth and Henderson haven't impress, and the O-Line is terrible. What redeems Brees is that the defense is even worse, which means passing, passing and more passing. Also that Reggie Bush guy can catch the football, last time I checked.
15. Eli Manning - Talk about overrated here. He padded his stats last year with two feastings against the not so vaunted Charger and Ram secondaries. When he faced real defenses he was awful. His problem is not mental, it's mechanical, he isn't able to throw an accurate pass and it will take years to fine tune that. Also, if Tiki stumbles, watch out Brett Favre, we may have a new contender for most Interceptions. Against the strongest schedule in the NFL, the '06 Manning will look like the end of last season Eli Manning.
HM. Mark Brunell - He has nice weapons, and a stellar coordinator, just try not to rely on him as your starter. He'd be best used playing the matchups, in tandem with another QB.
Bust. Trent Green - Edwards' three yards and a cloud will hurt the passing game, the loss of Roaf will hurt the passing game. His yardage was the only thing that kept him from being mediocre, without Saunders, kiss Green's elite Fantasy Run goodbye.
EYTON MANNINGMatt Hasselbeck - DJ been hurt for extended time period, Hutch gone
