Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings: Ranking the Safest QB Plays

You need consistent quarterback play to contend in any fantasy league. 

Sometimes solid starters run into tough matchups that lower their fantasy value for the week. 

But these three quarterbacks got it easy in Week 3 and should have successful afternoons.

Philip Rivers

I think the Chargers will make quick work of the Chiefs this week, so maybe Rivers doesn't throw for 400 yards and four touchdowns, but he's a pretty safe play. 

I don't envision him having any problems slicing through Kansas City's secondary that's already been exploited by Ryan Fitzpatrick and Matthew Stafford. 

Did you see how easily they moved the ball against New England without any sign of Antonio Gates?

Expect Rivers to look for his favorite target early and Vincent Jackson to dominate as usual.

A solid fantasy day for Rivers at home against the Chiefs. 

Cam Newton

The No. 1 overall pick should have another historic performance against the Jaguars this week at home. The game could be competitive, thus forcing Newton to throw the ball frequently. He may throw an interception or two but has shown the ability to negate those with touchdown passes or scampers.

After two 400 plus-yard passing games, why not start him against Jacksonville? 

Another safe QB play. 

Tom Brady 

This football god is on pace to break Dan Marino's passing yards record before the bye week. Ok, not really, but you get the picture.

It's been insane. 

He's facing a Bills defense that made Jason Campbell look All-Pro last week and that doesn't consistenly generate a pass rush. 

Brady never has much trouble against Buffalo, and although this team, overall, looks to be improved, No. 12 is your safest start QB start this week. 

Never bet against Brady.