NFL Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings: Philip Rivers Headlines Week 9

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.

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