Week 4 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Tom Brady and 10 QBs You Must Start

In this new era of NFL football, it's not uncommon to see at least 10 quarterbacks post above-average passing numbers in a given week. Just take a look through the first three weeks of the 2011 season. The passing game is taking over the NFL, and the numbers for quarterbacks are through the roof. 

As we head into Week 4 of the NFL season, here are the 10 quarterbacks who will have solid statistical numbers over the weekend:

Tom Brady, Patriots

Despite the four interceptions, Brady still had almost 400 yards and four scores against the Bills last Sunday. He's a lock every week for big numbers. Shootout in Oakland?

Aaron Rodgers, Packers

At 106.8, the Broncos are third-worst in the NFL in opposing passer rating. Rodgers is the NFL's leader in that category. You do the math. The Packers QB's been red-hot during their current nine-game winning streak.

Philip Rivers, Chargers

 Rivers was shaky against the Chiefs, and the Dolphins have improved slightly since they allowed Tom Brady to pass for over 500 yards in Week 1. However, how can you bet against Rivers in this matchup? It would be disappointing if he didn't get over 300 yards and a couple of scores.

Drew Brees, Saints

 The Jaguars have been stifling against the pass in 2011 (just 196 yards per game allowed), but they've yet to face an elite quarterback. Last I checked, Brees is exactly that. Expect the Jags' per-game average to rise going into Week 5. 

Matthew Stafford, Lions

 The Cowboys pass rush presents the Lions with a problem, especially on the road. However, just like we saw last week against the Vikings, this offense is too difficult to hold down for 60 minutes. Stafford is a big reason for that.

Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bills

 The way he's playing, Fitzpatrick might find himself in the "obvious four" before long. He's a solid bet to put up big numbers against the Bengals. 

Matt Ryan, Falcons

 I've never been the biggest Matt Ryan fan, but he's got a good matchup against the Seahawks on Sunday. Ryan has also started to find first-round pick Julio Jones on a more consistent basis.

Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers

 Big Ben will face a Texans team still in the infancy of the 3-4 defense, and that's a look he's seen in practice throughout his career. If his line can get him any kind of time, he should be able to find the holes. 

Rex Grossman, Redskins

 It's still surprising to me that Grossman is now a legitimate fantasy starter. He'll face a drowning Rams team this weekend that has struggled to stop the pass all season. 

Cam Newton, Panthers

 The Bears' vaunted defense has struggled against the pass in 2011, and while a rookie still worries me in Chicago, Newton has the athleticism to put a lot of pressure on their Cover 2 look.