2017 Fantasy Football Rankings: Quarterbacks

We are about two months away from fantasy football draft season and, naturally, fantasy football rankings are starting to get popular again. With that, let’s take a look at quarterback projections across the league.

1. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

The best quarterback in the league remains on top for another year. Rodgers will be even more dangerous with a great redzone target in Martellus Bennett on his team now. An improved Jordy Nelson doesn’t hurt either.

1. Tom Brady, New England Patriots

I almost slid Brady up to number one. Adding Brandin Cooks, and getting back a healthy Gronk will make the New England Patriots hard to match up against, the only thing Brady has going against him is father time.

1. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints

Once again the only thing Brees has going against him is his age. It will be interesting to see what the Saints do with a three headed monster at running back.

1. Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts

Luck has the potential to finish as the top scoring quarterback in 2017. The Colts should have a poor defense and will need him to throw a lot to keep them in games. If his shoulder holds up he could put up monster numbers once again.

1. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers

It wouldn’t surprise me if anyone in the top 5 finished first overall for fantasy purposes. Roethlisberger has more weapons at his disposal than ever before, look for the Steelers to lead the league in scoring once again.

1. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons

The reigning MVP returns all of his offensive weapons, but loses his play caller. How much will that hurt his performance in 2017?

1. Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders

Carr was on an absolute tear last year before breaking his leg in Week 16. If he had stayed healthy who knows how their season would have ended.

1. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks

Wilson’s great decision making and legs alone should keep him in top-10 consideration for 2017.

1. Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers

Will we see 2015 Cam or 2016 Cam this year? If 2015 Cam returns, the Panthers can make another deep playoff run in 2017.

1. Blake Bortles, Jacksonville Jaguars

Bortles had a terrible year last year  and surprisingly finished inside the top-eight for fantasy purposes for the second year in a row. Draft Bortles with confidence. Just be prepared for a roller coaster.

The next eight guys are very closely ranked and could be interchanged in nearly any order, and anyone after that probably isn’t getting drafted in most leagues. But the rankings are here for you so use them as you see fit.

1. Kirk Cousins, Washington Redskins
2. Jameis Winston, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
4. Marcus Mariota, Tennessee Titans
5. Eli Manning, New York Giants
6. Philip Rivers, Los Angeles Chargers
7. Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals
8. Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions
9. Tyrod Taylor, Buffalo Bills
10. Carson Wentz, Philladelphia Eagles
11. Carson Palmer, Arizona Cardinals
12. Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens
13. Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins
14. Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans
15. Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs
16. Sam Bradford, Minnesota Vikings
17. Trevor Siemian, Denver Broncos
18. Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams
19. Brian Hoyer, San Fransisco 49ers
20. Cleveland Browns QB                                                                                                                                 The Browns have some solid offenesive weapons, so whoever starts for them should fare well in fantasy, at least compared to Glennon and the mess that is the New York Jets
21. Mike Glennon, Chicago Bears
22. New York Jets QB

The Jets are in full rebuild mode, I’m not sure if they will have anyone on the roster worth drafting in fantasy football.

Next: Which Jags are worth drafting in fantasy?

Check back later for a breakdown on all the other positions! And as always if you disagree with something you see, make sure to let me know.