Top Five Fantasy Quarterbacks

Philip Rivers was a hidden gem last season. He had a 105 quarterback rating with over 4000 yards and 35 touchdowns. On top of that, he may have more chances to pass because of the decrease of play by running back Tomlinson.

Rivers should be considered a late first round pick, or an early second rounder in a fantasy draft. The only reason why he's not higher on this list is for a couple of reasons. Just a year ago, he did not play very will which makes me want to question his consistency.

However, by picking him up you could get a huge steal and possibly have the greatest quarterback in the league next year. But since that's a chance, he stays at No. 5.

He's an old man yes, however he fooled me last year, and found the fountain of youth. Warner is at No. 4, for a number of reasons.

For one, he has the greatest wide receiver tandem in the league. There is none better, and that will escalate your numbers any day. Also one of his options, Steve Breaston, has shown to be a great number three option as well.

Kurt Warner has also been extremely consistent. Only in one game including the playoffs did Kurt Warner throw more interceptions then touchdowns. Did I mention this guy had 4500 yards as well?

If the Arizona Cardinals can heat up that running game that will free up the passing game, and after that, watch out. Look for Kurt in around the middle to the late of the first round.

He should be No. 1, he was No. 1, he has the stats. But he was injured all of last year. Just like a pitcher coming off an injury, you just wonder if he still has his "stuff".

I think he will be fine, however for the first couple of weeks he might struggle. But I think he should be, without a doubt, an early first round draft pick in your fantasy draft.

Peyton Manning is the most consistent quarterback in the league. That is what fantasy football is all about. You need that type of quarterback. Every year he seems to have 35 touchdowns and 4000 yards.

This makes him a very risk free player. However there are a few issues that will set him back, and maybe slow production.

For one, he has a new head coach, meaning the Colts won't have that great mentor in the locker room like they used to. And also, he lost Marvin Harrison, one of the better receivers to play the game. That being said he didn't play much last year anyways, and Peyton still put up great numbers.

Despite those setbacks, he is still the most risk-free pick you can choose for quarterbacks. Look for him early in the first round.

Drew Brees threw for over 5000 yards last year. So pretty much to me he clinched this spot. Did I mention the big passing targets Reggie Bush and Marques Colston were injured and missed quite a bit of playing time last year?

This year he has those targets, so he is very capable of putting up those numbers again. Plus Drew Brees opens up the year against the worst defense in the league last year, the Detroit Lions, which could give Drew Brees an easy 300 yard game with three touchdowns.

Look for him anywhere in the first round, as some people may overlook him, making him a possible sleeper as well. If I were you though, I would really consider taking him No. 1 overall if you have that pick in your fantasy draft.