2011 Fantasy Football QB Rankings – Jordan Hall

Jul 18, 2011

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By Jordan Hall
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Here’s a look at my 2011 fantasy football quarterback rankings.
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1 . Aaron Rodgers GB
Far and away the best and most consistent quarterback in the game last year. I’m starting to get the feeling we are only seeing the tip of the iceberg. This could be the start of his ascent into the historical stratosphere.
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2 . Phillip Rivers SD
Rivers, though a world class whiner, is probably the most underrated quarterback in the game. He was unreal last year and will have Vincent Jackson for 16 games this year.
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3 . Michael Vick Phi
Love him or hate him, its hard to not notice what he did last year. Hopefully he can stay healthy.
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4 . Tom Brady NE
It is unreasonable to think the Pats are going to run as much this year as they did last year. He is he greatest quarterback of all time and he still has a lot left in the tank.
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5 . Drew Brees NO
He may have had a bit of an off year last year, but at the end of the day, he’s still Drew Brees. He’s going to put it up plenty of time and with the addition of Mark Ingram, secondaries should be more passer friendly this year.
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6 . Peyton Manning Ind
The old stalwart. He’s still great but not quite on the elite level anymore.
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7 . Tony Romo Dal
The Cowboys will have one of the best offenses in the league this year and Jason Garrett loves to throw the rock. This season could bring an MVP to Mr. Romo.
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8 . Tim Tebow Den
With only a handful of games under his belt, its hard to anoint Tebow the next big fantasy thing, but he is. He will throw the ball well enough, that when added to his rushing, will equal a very productive player. Major sleeper alert.
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9 . Matthew Stafford Det
If he can stay upright he will be elite.
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10. Ben Roethlisberger Pitt
James Harrison said it right, he just isn’t Peyton Manning. He isn’t elite either.
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11. Matt Schaub Hou
Its so hard to tell what you’re going to get from Schaub. He was awesome two years ago and average last year. The Texans ran it more last year but were not more successful. I say they go back to the air, but Schaub isn’t elite.
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12. Josh Freeman TB
Freeman has as much potential as anyone on this list, yet I want to see more consistency before I crown him a game changer.
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13. Matt Ryan Atl
Matty Ice has more weapons this year than ever before. I think he is one of those guys who is a lot better in real life than he is in fantasy. He’s going to be good, just not great.
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14. Joe Flacco Bal
Flacco is a great middle of the road starter. I wouldn’t worry about starting him, but I wouldn’t be excited about it either.
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15. Sam Bradford StL
With more healthy weapons Bradford could be even better. Or he could take a step back with a wasted off season. I say he stays right about the same.
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16. Kevin Kolb Phi
Needs a change of scenery but could flourish if he gets one.
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17. Matt Cassell KC
Things will be different with Weis gone and Charles is becoming a superstar. He’s still going to throw but wont be quite as proficient as last year.
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18. Eli Manning NYG
Manning is a solid option, low risk, low reward.
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19. Mark Sanchez NYJ
Continued development could get Sanchez higher on the list, but something about him just seems like he will be an underachiever.
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20. Jay Cutler Chi
All the talent in the world, yet is not surrounded by much talent. He cant stay upright and has nobody to throw to.
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21. Alex Smith SF
22. Chad Henne Mia
23. Colt McCoy Cle
24. Donavan McNabb Was
25. David Garrard Jac
26. Christian Ponder Min
27. Jason Campbell Oak
28. Shaun Hill Det
29. Colin Kaepernick SF
30. Cam Newton Car
31. Ryan Fitzpatrick Buf
32. Joe Webb Min
33. Andy Dalton Cin
34. Jake Locker Ten
35. Kyle Orton Den
36. Matt Hassellbeck Sea
37. Blaine Gabbert Jac
38. Jimmy Clausen Car
39. Jon Kitna Dal
40. Matt Flynn GB
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