Fantasy Football 2014 Quarterback Rankings: Week 2
Matt Ryan
There’s no change atop Athlon Sports’ Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings for Week 2, but for once, Peyton Manning isn’t the leading scorer. That honor goes to Matt Ryan, who dissected the Saints to the tune of a franchise-record 448 yards passing and three touchdowns. Matthew Stafford wasn’t too far behind Ryan, throwing for 346 yards and two scores and adding a rushing touchdown in the Lions’ Monday night win over the Giants. However, don’t be surprised if Manning ends up atop the leaderboard after this week since his Broncos are home against a Chiefs defense that lost All-Pro linebacker Derrick Johnson and starting defensive lineman Mike DeVito to season-ending Achilles injuries. It could be a long Sunday afternoon for Kansas City’s defense at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
Each week during the NFL season, we will rank enough players at each position to appease everyone from those in 8-team leagues to 16-team leagues, those that can start two QBs, two TEs, three RBs and four WRs. We cut out the rest, because if you're looking at who the 50th-best running back or the 17th-best kicker is for that week, you need more help than any Web site can give you.
Positional Rankings: QB I RB I WR I TE I DST I K
2014 NFL Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings — Quarterbacks
Rank | Player | Team | Opp | Comments |
1 | Peyton Manning | DEN | vs. KC | Could carve up decimated Chiefs' D. |
2 | Drew Brees | NO | at CLE | Browns gave up 365 yards passing. |
3 | Andrew Luck | IND | vs. PHI (Mon.) | MNF matchup w/ PHI could be shootout. |
4 | Aaron Rodgers | GB | vs. NYJ | Every QB struggles against Seahawks at home. |
5 | Matt Ryan | ATL | at CIN | No. 1 scorer after franchise-record 448 yards. |
6 | Matthew Stafford | DET | at CAR | Impressive (346-2-0, rush TD) debut in new O. |
7 | Nick Foles | PHI | at IND (Mon.) | Bounced back after horrible first half. |
8 | Russell Wilson | SEA | at SD |
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9 | Colin Kaepernick | SF | vs. CHI | Didn't need to do much (201-2-0) vs. DAL. |
10 | Cam Newton | CAR | vs. DET | Expected to return after missing opener (rib). |
11 | Tom Brady | NE | at MIN | Dolphins' pass rush roughed up Brady. |
12 | Carson Palmer | ARI | at NYG | Got it done with his arm (304 yds.) and legs (29). |
13 | Tony Romo | DAL | at TEN | Three INTs did his team, fantasy owners no good. |
14 | Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | at BAL (Thurs.) | Threw for 365 yards, but just 1 TD last week. |
15 | Jake Locker | TEN | vs. DAL | So far so good in Whisenhunt's system. |
16 | Andy Dalton | CIN | vs. ATL |
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17 | Jay Cutler | CHI | at SF | Needs to minimize mistakes (2 INTs) vs. 49ers. |
18 | Robert Griffin III | WAS | vs. JAC | Texans' D harassed RG3 all day. |
19 | Philip Rivers | SD | vs. SEA | Can't afford any mistakes vs. Seahawks. |
20 | Ryan Tannehill | MIA | at BUF | Running game did most of work vs. NE. |
21 | Joe Flacco | BAL | vs. PIT (Thurs.) | Threw for 345 yards, but needed 62 PA. |
22 | Alex Smith | KC | at DEN | Gets Dwayne Bowe back this week. |
23 | Chad Henne | JAC | at WAS | Quietly put up decent numbers (266-2-0, FL). |
24 | Geno Smith | NYJ | at GB | Accurate (23-of-28) against Raiders, but 2 TOs. |
25 | Eli Manning | NYG | vs. ARI | New O is a work in progress. |
26 | Brian Hoyer | CLE | vs. NO |
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27 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | HOU | at OAK |
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28 | Matt Cassel | MIN | vs. NE | Vikings looked like completely different team vs. STL. |
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
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