NFL Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings: Philip Rivers Headlines Week 9

Ryan LesterNov 1, 2010

Here are my Week 9 fantasy football quarterback rankings. Remember, the Broncos, Jaguars, Niners, Rams, Redskins, and Titans have the week off.

1. Philip Rivers @ Houston

2. Aaron Rodgers vs. Dallas

3. Tom Brady @ Cleveland

4. Drew Brees @ Carolina

5. Peyton Manning @ Philadelphia

6. Eli Manning @ Seattle

7. Matt Schaub vs. San Diego

8. Ben Roethlisberger @ Cincinnati

9. Michael Vick vs. Indianapolis

10. Matt Ryan vs. Tampa Bay

11. Matt Cassel @ Oakland

12. Jay Cutler @ Buffalo

13. Josh Freeman @ Atlanta

14. Brett Favre vs. Arizona

15. Joe Flacco vs. Miami

16. Mark Sanchez @ Detroit

17. Carson Palmer vs. Pittsburgh

18. Jon Kitna @ Green Bay

19. Matthew Stafford vs. New York Jets

20. Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Chicago

Inside the numbers:

I thought Dallas’ defense would respond to Tony Romo’s injury. It didn’t happen. It’s Aaron Rodgers’ turn to destroy the Cowboys this week.
Seattle is ranked 29th against the pass, allowing 267.7 yards per game. Look for Eli Manning to shred them.
I’m expecting Michael Vick to play this week coming out of the bye. I’m not sure if his mobility will be limited, so I’m being a little conservative based upon how he’s performed to date.
Atlanta is allowing 260.3 passing yards per game and a 69.2 completion percentage. Josh Freeman is a borderline QB1 this week.
I expect Brett Favre to overcome his latest injury.
Matthew Stafford was brilliant last week, but the Jets will present a much stiffer test than Washington.