Week 10 Fantasy Rankings: Michael Vick and the Top Quarterback Matchups

Solid quarterback play is a must as fantasy owners brace themselves for the home stretch and eventually the playoffs.

Not everyone can own an elite fantasy quarterback obviously, but sometimes a decent signal caller with a great matchup can outperform an MVP candidate.

Here are the top five quarterback matchups of week 10:

No. 5: Cam Newton

The rookie sensation has been dominant all season long, throwing for monster games and pounding in touchdown runs like no other NFL quarterback in 2011.

His 290 yards and three touchdowns passing against the Vikings in Week 8 were overshadowed by his two fumbles, but Sunday's matchup with Tennessee will have him pitted against the Titans, 20th-ranked fantasy quarterback defense.

No. 4: Matt Schaub

Schaub is coming off a pedestrian performance against the Cleveland Browns in Week 9, in which he threw for a measly 119 yards and an interception.

He'll bounce back nicely this week though, as the Texans take on the struggling Bucs in Tampa. The Bucs are giving up the 11th-most fantasy points of any team in the league.

No. 3: Michael Vick

Michael Vick has been a pretty consistent fantasy performer all season despite the inconsistent play of the Philadelphia Eagles.

He'll face off against the Arizona Cardinals at home, and Arizona gives up plenty of fantasy points, both through the air and on the ground.

No. 2: Drew Brees

Brees and the Saints' offense got back on track last week against the Bucs, and this week they'll be indoors again taking on the shaky Falcons pass defense, which was torched in last year's playoffs.

Brees is averaging more than 25 fantasy points per week, and this week will be no different for MVP contender.

No. 1: Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers has blown away every defense he's faced since the season began, and the Vikings will look to have him pick them apart for the second time in just a few weeks.

Minnesota gives up the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in 2011, which guarantees a huge day from A-Rod.

This likely comes as old news to fantasy owners, but Aaron Rodgers is good, and he's the best in Week 10.