Fantasy Football 2014 rankings and stat projections: Quarterbacks
Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees are all at the helm of potent, pass-heavy offenses and all bring the consistency that fantasy owners so value. But if you miss them, there's also value to be had in the No. 9 to No. 13 range.
POSITION PRIMERS: QB | RB | WR | TE | K | DST
In short, a passing renaissance has increased the value on both ends of the starting class of quarterbacks, while putting the squeeze on the guys in between.
Find all our quarterback fantasy rankings -- as well as stat projections -- below. The rankings are based on standard-scoring leagues, awarding one point for 10 rushing and receiving yards, one point for 25 passing yards, six points for rushing and receiving touchdowns, and four points for passing touchdowns.
FANTASY FOOTBALL POSITION RANKINGS AND PROJECTIONS:
| Player | Team | Bye | Auction | YDs | TDs | INTs | RUSH YDs | RUSH TDs | TIER |
1 | Peyton Manning | DEN | 4 | $45 | 5,329 | 45 | 15 | -10 | 1 | 1 |
2 | Aaron Rodgers | GB | 9 | $43 | 4,978 | 43 | 10 | 273 | 2 | 1 |
3 | Drew Brees | NO | 6 | $39 | 5,008 | 39 | 12 | 24 | 0 | 1 |
4 | DET | 9 | $25 | 4,995 | 34 | 17 | 55 | 1 | 2 | |
5 | Matt Ryan | ATL | 9 | $22 | 4,632 | 33 | 14 | 43 | 0 | 2 |
6 | NE | 10 | $21 | 4,486 | 32 | 12 | 38 | 1 | 2 | |
7 | Nick Foles | PHI | 7 | $19 | 4,355 | 30 | 11 | 186 | 1 | 2 |
8 | Andrew Luck | IND | 10 | $14 | 3,915 | 27 | 11 | 379 | 3 | 3 |
9 | Robert Griffin III | WAS | 10 | $13 | 3,400 | 29 | 14 | 603 | 3 | 3 |
10 | Cam Newton | CAR | 12 | $12 | 3,310 | 24 | 13 | 584 | 6 | 3 |
11 | DAL | 11 | $10 | 4,217 | 31 | 12 | 37 | 0 | 3 | |
12 | Jay Cutler | CHI | 9 | $10 | 4,007 | 32 | 17 | 60 | 0 | 3 |
13 | Philip Rivers | SD | 10 | $8 | 4,265 | 28 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 |
14 | Colin Kaepernick | SF | 8 | $8 | 3,229 | 23 | 10 | 520 | 4 | 4 |
15 | Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | 12 | $7 | 4,350 | 27 | 14 | 76 | 0 | 4 |
16 | Russell Wilson | SEA | 4 | $7 | 3,679 | 24 | 11 | 475 | 2 | 4 |
17 | Andy Dalton | CIN | 4 | $6 | 4,102 | 26 | 13 | 123 | 0 | 4 |
18 | Eli Manning | NYG | 8 | $5 | 4,017 | 26 | 18 | 19 | 0 | 5 |
19 | Ryan Tannehill | MIA | 5 | $5 | 3,845 | 25 | 14 | 203 | 1 | 5 |
20 | Josh McCown | TB | 7 | $5 | 3,214 | 23 | 10 | 93 | 1 | 5 |
21 | Sam Bradford | STL | 4 | $4 | 3,781 | 25 | 16 | 74 | 0 | 5 |
22 | Carson Palmer | ARI | 4 | $4 | 3,887 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 0 | 5 |
23 | EJ Manuel | BUF | 9 | $4 | 3,232 | 21 | 16 | 441 | 3 | 5 |
24 | BAL | 11 | $4 | 3,989 | 22 | 15 | 83 | 1 | 5 | |
25 | Alex Smith | KC | 6 | $3 | 3,284 | 20 | 10 | 274 | 2 | 6 |
26 | Johnny Manziel | CLE | 4 | $3 | 2,839 | 18 | 14 | 512 | 4 | 6 |
27 | Jake Locker | TEN | 9 | $3 | 3,313 | 20 | 12 | 325 | 2 | 6 |
28 | Teddy Bridgewater | MIN | 10 | $3 | 2,547 | 14 | 9 | 84 | 0 | 6 |
29 | Geno Smith | NYJ | 11 | $2 | 2,457 | 16 | 11 | 194 | 1 | 6 |
30 | Matt Schaub | OAK | 5 | $2 | 3,154 | 16 | 12 | 24 | 0 | 6 |
31 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | HOU | 10 | $2 | 2,934 | 18 | 15 | 151 | 1 | 6 |
32 | Michael Vick | NYJ | 11 | $1 | 1,213 | 8 | 6 | 200 | 1 | 7 |
33 | Brian Hoyer | CLE | 4 | $1 | 735 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 7 |
34 | OAK | 5 | $1 | 652 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 7 | |
35 | Matt Cassel | MIN | 10 | $1 | 1,325 | 8 | 7 | 40 | 0 | 7 |
36 | Chad Henne | JAC | 11 | $1 | 1,825 | 7 | 10 | 105 | 0 | 7 |
37 | Blake Bortles | JAC | 11 | $1 | 1,358 | 7 | 9 | 43 | 0 | 7 |
38 | Mike Glennon | TB | 7 | $1 | 843 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 0 | 7 |
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