Fantasy Football Week 8 Quarterback Power Rankings
Week 8 Fantasy Quarterback Rankings
The quarterback position in Fantasy Football during this 2013 season hasn’t been quite as big of a factor as it has been in past years. There are many quarterbacks throughout the NFL that can aid and carry your Fantasy team to a win.
Unless you have Drew Brees or Peyton Manning on your roster, nearly any of the other NFL quarterbacks are starter worthy. The trick each week for teams that roster these other quarterbacks, is deciding on which one will produce your team the best numbers.
Matthew Stafford throws more passes than any other quarterback in the past few seasons, expanding his opportunities to succeed. With Calvin Johnson and Reggie Bush as offensive weapons, Stafford makes a fantastic Fantasy start every week.
Quarterbacks that don’t throw the ball quite as much as Stafford can still bring your Fantasy team a decent enough amount points to gain you a win. Andy Dalton has only thrown for over 300 yards in two games this season, yet he is averaging 15.3 points per week in standard Fantasy leagues.
If you’re more a fan of the mobile type of quarterback, gaining Fantasy points on the ground, there still are great quarterback’s to start every week. Robert Griffin III looks to be back in old form and Michael Vick is back this week and is an on field threat every down.
No matter what types of quarterbacks you roster, choosing the right guy to start on your Fantasy team can be a headache but hopefully these Week 8 power rankings will make your last minute decision a little easier.
Tristen Challe is a Fantasy Writer for Rantsports. Follow him on Twitter @TristenChalle or on Google
22. Thad Lewis
After a 21-point performance in his first start for the Buffalo Bills, Lewis followed it up with a measly seven-point performance. His offensive weapons are banged up and the New Orleans Saints defense has allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. Lewis is not worthy of a start in any type of league.
21. Geno Smith
If you’re a believer in continuing patterns for quarterbacks, Smith is destined for an awful game. So far this season, Smith has been boom or bust every other week and after a 20-point performance last week, by the pattern, he’s poised for a sub-10 fantasy point performance.
18. Carson Palmer
Since Week 1 where Palmer posted 17 Fantasy points, he’s only gained over 10 points for his owners in three other games. Facing the Atlanta Falcons defense, that has looked horrible this season against the pass, Palmer is only worthy of a start in two QB starting leagues.
16. Ben Roethlisberger
Facing an Oakland Raiders' defense that has allowed nearly 260 passing yards per game and 16.7 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks, you may think about starting Roethlisberger. While it’s a sure bet he will gain a decent amount of points, Roethlisberger won’t be that explosive quarterback you’re looking for.
15. Alex Smith
As the head of the last undefeated team in the NFL, one would think Smith is a fantastic Fantasy start, but this is not the case. Smith has done enough to get the job done but is only averaging 14.6 points per game. In Week 8, he faces a Browns' defense who has allowed 23 points to opposing quarterbacks in the last two weeks so this may be Smith’s best Fantasy game of the season but he’s still not starter worthy.
11. Andy Dalton
With back to back 20+ Fantasy point performances, Dalton looks to be a top-tier Fantasy option. Squaring off against the New York Jets, who aren’t the greatest yet not the worst against quarterbacks, Dalton is a 50/50 start. But if he’s my top quarterback on my roster, I’m starting him.
9. Russell Wilson
As one of the best young quarterbacks, Wilson has been an up and down Fantasy play this season. He’s recorded a game as high as 22 points and one as low as nine points in standard scoring leagues. On Monday night, Wilson faces off against a Rams team that is ranked as 14th against opposing quarterbacks, Wilson is most likely a fantasy starter.
8. Matt Ryan
While his team has been struggling, Ryan seems to still be playing at an efficient level. Even with the loss of some of his weapons, you can still trust Ryan. The Arizona Cardinals have allowed multiple touchdowns to all but two opposing quarterbacks this season and Ryan should have no problem finding the end zone.
1. Peyton Manning
No explanation needed for this outstanding quarterback. In the latter portion of his playing years, Manning is now playing arguably his best football of his career.
Week 8 Fantasy Quarterback Rankings
The quarterback position in Fantasy Football during this 2013 season hasn’t been quite as big of a factor as it has been in past years. There are many quarterbacks throughout the NFL that can aid and carry your Fantasy team to a win.
Unless you have Drew Brees or Peyton Manning on your roster, nearly any of the other NFL quarterbacks are starter worthy. The trick each week for teams that roster these other quarterbacks, is deciding on which one will produce your team the best numbers.
Matthew Stafford throws more passes than any other quarterback in the past few seasons, expanding his opportunities to succeed. With Calvin Johnson and Reggie Bush as offensive weapons, Stafford makes a fantastic Fantasy start every week.
Quarterbacks that don’t throw the ball quite as much as Stafford can still bring your Fantasy team a decent enough amount points to gain you a win. Andy Dalton has only thrown for over 300 yards in two games this season, yet he is averaging 15.3 points per week in standard Fantasy leagues.
If you’re more a fan of the mobile type of quarterback, gaining Fantasy points on the ground, there still are great quarterback’s to start every week. Robert Griffin III looks to be back in old form and Michael Vick is back this week and is an on field threat every down.
No matter what types of quarterbacks you roster, choosing the right guy to start on your Fantasy team can be a headache but hopefully these Week 8 power rankings will make your last minute decision a little easier.
Tristen Challe is a Fantasy Writer for Rantsports. Follow him on Twitter @TristenChalle or on Google
22. Thad Lewis
After a 21-point performance in his first start for the Buffalo Bills, Lewis followed it up with a measly seven-point performance. His offensive weapons are banged up and the New Orleans Saints defense has allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. Lewis is not worthy of a start in any type of league.
21. Geno Smith
If you’re a believer in continuing patterns for quarterbacks, Smith is destined for an awful game. So far this season, Smith has been boom or bust every other week and after a 20-point performance last week, by the pattern, he’s poised for a sub-10 fantasy point performance.
18. Carson Palmer
Since Week 1 where Palmer posted 17 Fantasy points, he’s only gained over 10 points for his owners in three other games. Facing the Atlanta Falcons defense, that has looked horrible this season against the pass, Palmer is only worthy of a start in two QB starting leagues.
16. Ben Roethlisberger
Facing an Oakland Raiders' defense that has allowed nearly 260 passing yards per game and 16.7 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks, you may think about starting Roethlisberger. While it’s a sure bet he will gain a decent amount of points, Roethlisberger won’t be that explosive quarterback you’re looking for.
15. Alex Smith
As the head of the last undefeated team in the NFL, one would think Smith is a fantastic Fantasy start, but this is not the case. Smith has done enough to get the job done but is only averaging 14.6 points per game. In Week 8, he faces a Browns' defense who has allowed 23 points to opposing quarterbacks in the last two weeks so this may be Smith’s best Fantasy game of the season but he’s still not starter worthy.
11. Andy Dalton
With back to back 20+ Fantasy point performances, Dalton looks to be a top-tier Fantasy option. Squaring off against the New York Jets, who aren’t the greatest yet not the worst against quarterbacks, Dalton is a 50/50 start. But if he’s my top quarterback on my roster, I’m starting him.
9. Russell Wilson
As one of the best young quarterbacks, Wilson has been an up and down Fantasy play this season. He’s recorded a game as high as 22 points and one as low as nine points in standard scoring leagues. On Monday night, Wilson faces off against a Rams team that is ranked as 14th against opposing quarterbacks, Wilson is most likely a fantasy starter.
8. Matt Ryan
While his team has been struggling, Ryan seems to still be playing at an efficient level. Even with the loss of some of his weapons, you can still trust Ryan. The Arizona Cardinals have allowed multiple touchdowns to all but two opposing quarterbacks this season and Ryan should have no problem finding the end zone.
1. Peyton Manning
No explanation needed for this outstanding quarterback. In the latter portion of his playing years, Manning is now playing arguably his best football of his career.