2011 NFL Fantasy Football Week 1: QB Rankings and Projections

Believe In Ben Roethlisberger

The Pittsburgh Steelers look primed to throw the football and have a deep receiving core. I like Ben Roethlisberger against a shaky Baltimore Ravens secondary that will likely start rookie corner back Jimmy Smith. Keep an eye on speedster Antonio Brown. Roethlisberger hooked up with the youngster for a couple of long touchdown passes in the team's third preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. 

Romo vs. the Jets

While the New York Jets' defense is a tough matchup for any corner back, Dez Bryant should run circles around Antonio Cromartie, and Darrelle Revis is battling a hip flexor injury. ESPN Dallas writer Tim MacMahon points out in a recent article that in order for the Dallas Cowboys to be good, they need Felix Jones and Bryant to play great.

I agree. Look for both to play key roles if Dallas is going to have any shot at winning this game in New York. Unless you have a quality backup like Matt Ryan or Matthew Stafford, I suggest you stick to your guns with Romo. The veteran has had some great open games in the past.

Will the Falcons Go Pass Crazy?

 Maybe the hype on Atlanta Falcon Matt Ryan has gotten a little out of hand as the team still has Michael Turner and Jason Snelling in the backfield. That said, Ryan should have opportunities against the Chicago Bears, but he will likely have better days in the future. Keep an eye on the weather in Chicago, as this past weekend had a lot of bad weather in the northern area of the country.

More Week 1 Rankings - QB | RB | WR | TE | K/D | DL | LB | DB | Start/Bench | Waiver Wire

1	Aaron Rodgers	Saints
2	Michael Vick	@ Rams
3	Philip Rivers	Vikings
4	Tom Brady	@ Dolphins
5	Drew Brees	@ Packers
6	Matt Schaub	Colts
7	Ben Roethlisberger	@ Ravens
8	Matthew Stafford	@ Buccaneers
9	Matt Ryan	@ Bears
10	Tony Romo	@ Jets
11	Josh Freeman	Lions
12	Eli Manning	@ Redskins
13	Kevin Kolb	Panthers
14	Kyle Orton	Raiders
15	Mark Sanchez	Cowboys
16	Joe Flacco	Steelers
17	Sam Bradford	Eagles
18	Jay Cutler	Falcons

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