Michael Vick could bounce back this season running Chip Kelly's offense
Entering the regular season, quarterback appears to be fairly deep, as evidenced by Athlon Sports' Fantasy Football 2013 Quarterback Rankings. For example, take Michael Vick, who currently checks in at No. 15. Vick beat out Nick Foles for the Eagles' starting job and it's not out of the question that the veteran could bounce back in a huge way running Chip Kelly's offense. While there are certainly safer options than Vick, he also could pay off in a huge way for the owner willing to take a chance.
Another potentially risky pick that could reap big rewards is Robert Griffin III. While the reigning NFL AP Offensive Rookie of the Year has yet to play in a preseason game, he appears to be right on schedule with his recovery from knee surgery with his sights set squarely on starting the Redskins' "Monday Night Football" opener against Vick's Eagles. RGIII's potential, in terms of both risk and reward, is why he sits just outside the top 10 at No. 12.
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Fantasy Football 2013: Final Preseason Quarterback Rankings
Updated Aug. 27
Rk | Player | Team | Bye |
1 | Aaron Rodgers | GB | 4 |
2 | Drew Brees | NO | 7 |
3 | Peyton Manning | DEN | 9 |
4 | Tom Brady | NE | 10 |
5 | Cam Newton | CAR | 4 |
6 | Matt Ryan | ATL | 6 |
7 | Colin Kaepernick | SF | 9 |
8 | Matthew Stafford | DET | 9 |
9 | Tony Romo | DAL | 11 |
10 | Andrew Luck | IND | 8 |
11 | Russell Wilson | SEA | 12 |
12 | Robert Griffin III | WAS | 5 |
13 | Eli Manning | NYG | 9 |
14 | Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | 5 |
15 | Michael Vick | PHI | 12 |
16 | Sam Bradford | STL | 11 |
17 | Joe Flacco | BAL | 8 |
18 | Andy Dalton | CIN | 12 |
19 | Jay Cutler | CHI | 8 |
20 | Carson Palmer | ARI | 9 |
21 | Matt Schaub | HOU | 8 |
22 | Josh Freeman | TB | 5 |
23 | Alex Smith | KC | 10 |
24 | Philip Rivers | SD | 8 |
25 | Ryan Tannehill | MIA | 6 |
26 | Jake Locker | TEN | 8 |
27 | Brandon Weeden | CLE | 10 |
28 | Christian Ponder | MIN | 5 |
29 | EJ Manuel | BUF | 12 |
30 | Geno Smith | NYJ | 10 |
31 | Blaine Gabbert | JAC | 9 |
32 | Matt Flynn | OAK | 7 |
33 | Chad Henne | JAC | 9 |
34 | Mark Sanchez | NYJ | 10 |
35 | Nick Foles | PHI | 12 |
36 | Terrelle Pryor | OAK | 7 |
37 | Kevin Kolb | BUF | 12 |
38 | Kirk Cousins | WAS | 5 |
39 | Matt Cassel | MIN | 5 |
40 | Jason Campbell | CLE | 10 |
41 | Bruce Gradkowski | PIT | 5 |
42 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | TEN | 8 |
43 | Ryan Mallett | NE | 10 |
44 | Shaun Hill | DET | 9 |
45 | Vince Young | GB | 4 |
46 | Brock Osweiler | DEN | 9 |
47 | Matt Moore | MIA | 6 |
48 | Drew Stanton | ARI | 9 |
49 | Kyle Orton | DAL | 11 |
50 | Luke McCown | NO | 7 |
51 | T.J. Yates | HOU | 8 |
52 | Mike Glennon | TB | 5 |
53 | Matt Hasselbeck | IND | 8 |
54 | Tyrod Taylor | BAL | 8 |
55 | Derek Anderson | CAR | 4 |
56 | Josh Johnson | CIN | 12 |
57 | Kellen Clemens | STL | 11 |
58 | Chase Daniel | KC | 10 |
59 | Tyler Wilson | OAK | 7 |
60 | Matt Barkley | PHI | 12 |
Rankings are based upon Athlon Sports' standard scoring system:
OFFENSIVE SCORING
All touchdowns are 6 points
1 point for 25 yards passing
1 point for 10 yards rushing/receiving
Receptions are .5 points
Interceptions/fumbles are minus-2 points
Additional Fantasy Football Rankings:
2013 Big Board (Top 250)
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
Tight Ends
Defense/Special Teams
Kickers