Fantasy Football Week 12: Philip Rivers and the Top 5 Quarterbacks

In a quarterback-driven league, Philip Rivers is dominating the National Football League and Fantasy Football leagues as well. 

Rivers has been the most reliable quarterback for fantasy owners all season, and nothing will change for the remainder of the season.

Here are the top five quarterbacks in fantasy football.

Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

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GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 07: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks for a receiver against the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field on November 7, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 45-7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Im

Green Bay Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers is one of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL, and he is having another big season.

Rodgers has been putting up big numbers for fantasy owners all season, and he will remain a reliable option down the stretch.

Rodgers has thrown for 2,601 yards and 19 touchdowns this season, fifth in the NFL.

The Packers travel to Atlanta to take on the Falcons in Week 12.

Kyle Orton, Denver Broncos

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SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Kyle Orton #8 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass on the run against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on November 22, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton is having a monster year that nobody expected.

He is among the league leaders in both passing yards and touchdowns.

Orton has been a big surprise for fantasy owners, proving he is a reliable option week in and out.

Orton is third in the NFL in passing yards with 3,022, and has also thrown 17 touchdowns.

Orton and the Broncos are home against the Rams in Week 12.

Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints

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CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 07: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Drew Brees a top fantasy quarterback again? Yes, Brees is a top five fantasy quarterback again and he has been since he has been with the Saints.

Brees is second in the NFL in touchdown passes with 22, just behind Philip Rivers.

Brees is also approaching 3,000 yards for the seventh straight season.

Unless he is injured, fantasy owners should keep Brees as their starter until the end of the season.

The Saints travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys in Week 12.

Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts

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FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 21: Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts shouts instructions during a game with the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 21, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Colts' quarterback Peyton Manning is always one of the top quarterbacks in fantasy football, and it is no different this year.

Manning has 20 touchdowns on the year, and has now thrown over 20 touchdowns in 13 straight seasons.

Manning is second in the league in passing yards behind Philip Rivers with 3,059.

By no means should Manning be benched.

The Colts are home against the Chargers in Week 12.

Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers

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SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers throws a pass against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium on November 22, 2010 in San Diego, California. The Chargers won 35-14. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

San Diego Chargers' quarterback Philip Rivers is having a career season, and he is showing no signs of letting up.

Rivers has thrown thrown at least two touchdowns in every game this season except for two.

Rivers has thrown for 3,177 yards and 23 touchdowns, both first in the NFL.

No. 17 has been chasing records all year, and he will continue to do so while the Chargers rely on him

How convenient that the No. 1 and No. 2 quarterbacks will square off in Week 12.

It should be a good one.