Early 2013 Fantasy Football Rankings: Quarterbacks

	2012 Statistics
	YDS	TD	INT	RUSH YDS
1. Aaron Rodgers	4295	39	8	259
2. Drew Brees	5177	43	19	5
3. Peyton Manning	4659	37	11	6
4. Tom Brady	4827	34	8	32
5. Colin Kaepernick	1814	10	3	413
6. Cam Newton	3869	19	12	741
7. Russell Wilson	3118	26	10	489
8. Matt Ryan	4719	32	14	141
9. Andrew Luck	4374	23	18	255
10. Matt Stafford	4967	20	17	126
11. Tony Romo	4903	28	19	49
12. R. Griffin III*	3200	20	5	815
13. Eli Manning	3948	26	15	30
14. Josh Freeman	4065	27	17	139
15. Ben Roethlisberger	3265	26	8	92
16. Jay Cutler	3033	19	14	233
17. Michael Vick	2362	12	10	332
18. Joe Flacco	3817	22	10	22
19. Matt Schaub	4008	22	12	-9
20. Andy Dalton	3669	27	16	120
21. Ryan Tannehill	3294	12	13	211
22. Philip Rivers	3606	26	15	40
23. Alex Smith	1737	13	5	132
24. Sam Bradford	3702	21	13	127
25. Christian Ponder	2935	18	12	253
26. Jake Locker	2176	10	11	291
27. Brandon Weedon	3385	14	17	111
28. Chad Henne	2084	11	11	64
29. Drew Stanton	0	0	0	0
30. Ryan Fitzpatrick	3400	24	16	197

*Ranking based on current injury status

Best Value-- Matthew Stafford

      Matthew Stafford was one of the first QB's off of the board prior to last season. After a season to forget in 2012 (his TD's dropped from 41 to 20), Stafford is coming relatively cheap heading into this season. However it is still early, so there is plenty of time for his draft stock to rise. With Reggie Bush in town, expect to see a lot of dump of and screen passes, allowing some of the pressure to be taken off of Calvin Johnson. I do believe that the Lions need to address WR in the upcoming draft based on a lack of depth at the position. If they do so, Stafford could very well outperform his ranking.

Biggest Risk-- Robert Griffin III

      Based on fantasy skill alone (minus injury), Griffin would be a top 3 QB selection in my mind. The offense is designed around his ability to run, and pass. A combination few QB's in this league possess. Griffin had a devastating knee injury at the end of the 2012 season, and under normal circumstances he would miss some time at the beginning of the season. With the advancements in medicine and Griffin's persistence, he very well may be back in action for week 1. Even if he does make it back for the start of the regular season, I'd temper expectations out of the gate until I saw him back at full strength.

Highest Upside-- Colin Kaepernick

      Kaepernick was a stud to close out last season. He was pretty much untouchable at times, and those were his first starts in the NFL. Imagine what he can do with a full off season of starters reps, along with the addition of super bowl champ Anquan Boldin to an already stacked receiver position. I'm expecting Kaepernick to put up 3,800 yards passing, 25 passing TD, 12 INT, 800 yards rushing and 8 rushing TD. Expect a BIG season!