New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian BlancoBrian Blanco/Associated Press

2014 Week 17 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings

Ryan LesterDec 23, 2014

With another exciting week of football under our belts, here are the Lester’s Legends 2014 Week 17 fantasy football quarterback rankings.

1. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints

Drew Brees is averaging 311.4 yards and 2.1 touchdowns per game. Brees threw for 371 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the first meeting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

2. Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts

Andrew Luck is averaging 306.7 yards and 2.5 touchdowns per game with an additional 17.9 rushing yards per game. Luck had 393 yards and four touchdowns in the first meeting with the Tennessee Titans.

3. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

Aaron Rodgers is averaging 277 yards and 2.4 touchdowns per game with an additional 17 rushing yards per game. Rodgers is facing the Detroit Lions at home. He has 23 touchdowns without an interception in seven home starts while averaging 301.1 passing yards per game.

4. Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions

Matthew Stafford is averaging 269.3 yards and 1.3 touchdowns per game. Look for Stafford to air it out as the Lions and the Packers battle for their division.

5. Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos

Peyton Manning is averaging 296.3 yards and 2.6 touchdowns per game. He had 340 yards and five touchdowns in the last meeting with the Oakland Raiders. In the past four games Peyton is averaging 224 yards per game with five touchdowns to six interceptions.

6. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons

Matt Ryan is averaging 295.6 yards and 1.9 touchdowns per game. He is averaging 342 yards and 2.3 touchdowns per game over his last four contests.

7. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys

Tony Romo is averaging 243.3 yards and 2.3 touchdowns per game. He has 10 touchdowns in the past three games without an interception. Romo should close the season strong against the Washington Redskins.

8. Tom Brady, New England Patriots

Tom Brady is averaging 268.6 yards and 2.2 touchdowns per game. He threw for 361 yards and four touchdowns in the first meeting with the Buffalo Bills.

9. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger is averaging 309 yards and a pair of touchdowns per game. He had 350 yards and three touchdowns in the first meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals.

10. Eli Manning, New York Giants

Eli Manning is averaging 265.4 yards and 1.9 touchdowns per game. He has six touchdown passes in the past two games. Look for a strong finish against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Next Batch

11. Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons
12. Mark Sanchez, Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants
13. Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs
14. Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets
15. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks vs. St. Louis Rams
16. Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Diego Chargers
17. Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings
18. Teddy Bridgewater, Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
19. Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers
20. Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins vs. Dallas Cowboys

This article first appeared on LestersLegends.com.

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