Divisional Round Gridiron Challenge: 5 Most Valuable QBs

By Sean Cordy

Gridiron Challenge: Top 5 QBs In Divisional Round

Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers — With one week of playoffs in the books, it's time to look ahead to the divisional round this week for the ESPN Gridiron Playoff Challenge. There's always some surprises during the playoffs, and this week won't be an exception. There will be some big players coming out of the woodworks, and some All-Stars that misfire, so be careful to spend your team's salary wisely on a QB.

5. Tom Brady - New England Patriots

Carolina Panthers v New England Patriots

5. Tom Brady - New England Patriots

Carolina Panthers v New England Patriots — Brady comes into this week as one of the most costly players at $6.6M, but he's a stout selection. Some may be cautious because it seems the Ravens have his number in the playoffs, but I say throw caution to the wind. The Patriots aren't slowing down here. Before the last two games, Brady was on an 11-game 2+ TD streak, and that's going to reemerge this week. He just may not be the valuable pick.

4. Russell Wilson - Seattle Seahawks

Russell Wilson

4. Russell Wilson - Seattle Seahawks

Russell Wilson — Wilson will be trying to repeat his success from last season, and also try to cement his name as an MVP candidate. He was one of the most productive QBs this season and comes with a hefty $6.5M marker, thanks to his legs. He's going against the Panthers, who give up the second most rushing TDs to quarterbacks. They'll be focusing on stopping Marshawn Lynch, which could lead to a heyday for Wilson.

3. Andrew Luck - Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts v Houston Texans

3. Andrew Luck - Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts v Houston Texans — Surprise! Luck has the highest price tag of QBs, and is tied with Peyton Manning. Manning may be the more conventional choice, but after some playoff woes of late, it'll be Luck who comes out on top. Luck has been improving in the last couple of weeks, returning to mid-season form. He also holds the record for most passing yards in his first four playoff games. Expect 300+ yards and three TDs.

2. Tony Romo – Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys v New York Giants

2. Tony Romo – Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys v New York Giants — Say what you will about Romo -- he'll crack this week...

That's been said all season. Save one game, he's been lights out. He's getting tremendous help from a great run game and should take it to Green Bay this week as well. With his $6.3M price tag, he's worth a shot to save some cap space for other positions. History books can't write the future. Let his current play dictate your vision of him. This could be a shootout for the ages.

1. Aaron Rodgers - Green Bay Packers

Carolina Panthers v Green Bay Packers

1. Aaron Rodgers - Green Bay Packers

Carolina Panthers v Green Bay Packers — Continuing on from my last pick, I'm expecting the Cowboys-Packers game to be a great shootout led by two great QBs. Rodgers may be more costly at $6.6M, but he's definitely worth the price. The Cowboys' "we-fense" won't be able to contain the Packers, and Rodgers hasn't thrown a pick at home since 2012. There's hardly any way to stop this MVP hopeful. Expect a BIG game from Mr. Rodgers.

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