Fantasy Football Week 6 Rankings: Aaron Rodgers and the Top 4 QBs

As expected, 2011 is the year of the quarterback. However many seasons from now, when we look back at how pro football became a true passing league, if there will be one year to pinpoint, it's going to be 2011.

Now, in terms of fantasy football, who knows how much more innovative and technologically advanced it will get, but nonetheless, QBs will have taken precedence over any other position.

To that end, here are the top four starting QBs for Week 6.

4. Tom Brady, New England (vs. Dallas)

It's no surprise to see Tom Brady on this list as the Pats have the No. 1-ranked passing offense.

And although the Cowboys have the No. 14-ranked pass defense, it won't matter because last week Brady hit 321 yards against the No. 5-ranked pass defense of the New York Jets.

What will help Dallas is their No. 1-ranked rush defense, but the Pats have dominated being one-dimensional before, so even if the run game suffers, Brady will pick up the slack.

The question is if New England's pass defense can stop this next guy...

3. Tony Romo, Dallas (at New England)

Despite all of the inconsistent play late in games and the blowing of two leads that could have Dallas at 4-0 right now, the Cowboys' QB, Tony Romo, has his offense ranked No. 3 in passing yards per game.

Week 6 pits Romo and the 'Boys against the No. 32-ranked pass defense from New England, who allow 326 yards per game.

Until coach Bill Belichick's defense actually steps up, there's no reason why the Pats can't be defeated at home.

Even though they held the Jets' Mark Sanchez to just 166, he still had two TDs with no picks, so Romo can very well slice them while keeping pace with Brady.

2. Matthew Stafford, Detroit (vs. San Francisco)

The Detroit Lions have the No. 7-ranked pass offense and the 49ers have the No. 23-ranked pass defense.

Calvin Johnson is out wide, and who on San Francisco's secondary can match up with him?

No one, and even if they double-team him, Megatron will still out-leap them for the rock.

Aside from Johnson, TE Brandon Pettigrew, RB Jahvid Best (more of a receiving back) and WR Nate Burleson will act as a solid backup unit for Stafford to target.

San Fran's rush D will stay impenetrable as usual, but there's also going to be no reason for the Lions to run when they're flying through the 49ers' pass D.

1. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay (vs. St. Louis)

You could make the argument that the Rams have a respectable pass defense, being that they only allow 224 yards per game, which ranks them No. 13 in the league.

The only problem is, their rush defense ranks No. 32 and allows almost 180 on the ground each contest.

Therefore, most teams haven't thrown the ball as much because it serves no purpose if you can pound on the ground all game.

Against the Packers, Aaron Rodgers may start off slow, but only in the first quarter (like the Denver game), because they'll use the run to vehemently setup the play-action pass.

Let's put it this way: If Ravens QB Joe Flacco (who's solid, but he's no Aaron Rodgers) can throw for almost 400 yards and hit three TDs against St. Louie on the road, I think Rodgers will easily replicate that and more.

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