Fantasy Football Player Rankings
& Projections
2008 Quarterback Preseason Preview
Derek Anderson
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Was 2007 a fluke for Anderson? Not
likely, but nevertheless, Anderson remains a gamble on
draft in in 2008. |
8. Derek Anderson - Cleveland -
2008 Preview:
The big question with Derek Anderson is "Was 2007 a fluke?"
Well, we won't really know until 2008, but there aren't many "flukes"
at quarterback for an entire season in the National Football League.
Anderson can play, period. With that said if there is a red flag
in his game. It is his well-below average 56.5% completion rate.
Couple that with throwing just 3 touchdowns and 5 interceptions
in his last three games and there is some reason for concern. On
the other hand, 2007 was quite a year for a first-year starting
quarterback and having Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow to throw
to will keep any quarterbacks stats in good shape. In addition the
Browns have developed a good offensive line and run game behind
veteran Jamal Lewis which always helps the pass game. His youth
and mobility gives him extra time to make big plays and Anderson
takes full advantage. In the end, Anderson is going to be a bit
of a gamble in 2008 and it doesn't help that he has 2007 #1 Brady
Quinn pick peaking over his shoulders, but he could payoff nicely.
2007 Statistics:
3,787 Yards - 29 TD's - 19 INT's - 56.5%.
2008 Projection: 3,802
Yards - 27 TD's - 15 INT's - 58.8%.
9. Eli Manning - Giants - 2008 Preview:
In 2007 we stuck to our guns and said Manning
was a good quarterback and more importantly a good fantasy quarterback.
His 2007 regular was a draw, tossing for over 3.300 yards and
23 touchdowns. But then came the post season and Manning grew
up fast leading his to to a Super Bowl Championship over the undefeated
New England Patriots. Manning's maturity should pay off in 2008
with improved fantasy numbers. Like Derek Anderson, Manning had
a low completion rate (56.1%), but the hope in Manning lies in
his 22-32 (68.8%), 4 touchdown and 1 interception Super Bowl performance.
2007 Statistics:
3,336 - 23 TD's - 20 INT's - 56.1%.
2008 Projection:
3,748 - 28 TD's - 14 INT's - 60.2%.
10. Donovan McNabb - Eagles - 2008 Preview:
Mcnabb really wasn't 100% for most of the 2007
season, yet he put together some pretty nice numbers which included
3,324 yards, 19 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. The days of McNabb
rushing for over 400 yards are likely over, for age an injury
have taken their toll, but he still can move and he will likely
use his ability to by time to throw rather than run. The big question,
as always, who will he throw to? One answer in 2007 was Kevin
Curtis who eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark and gave McNabb a reliable
target. Curtis is not enough to put McNabb back into the fantasy
elite and Reggie Brown and L.J. won't put him over the top either.
Running back Brian Westbrook will give McNabb some cheap, easy
yards and this helps, but the hope will come from 2nd-round draft
pick receiver DeSean Jackson. If he doesn't pan-out, McNabb still
makes a very nice mid-round pick for your fantasy starting quarterback.
2007 Statistics:
3,324 - 19 TD's - 7 INT's - 61.5%
2008 Projection:
3,737 - 26 TD's - 10 INT's - 61.6%.
The Best of The Rest
Matt Hasselback - Seattle - 2008 Preview:
He is really as good as the above 3. He quietly had an excellent
fantasy season in 2007 and shouldn't fall too much in 2008.
2007 Statistics:
3,966 Yards - 28 TD's - 12 INT's - 62.6%.
2008 Projection:
3,822 Yards - 27 TD's - 14 INT's - 61.8%.
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Philip Rivers - Chargers - 2008 Preview:
Rivers did not take the big step into the fantasy
elite as we hoped in 2007, but he worked his team through some
rough times and grew as a quarterback nevertheless. The Chargers
have put together a very nice group of receivers and Rivers will
improve, but LT will steal too many TD's to allow Rivers to be
a fantasy elite quarterback.
2007 Statistics:
3,152 Yards - 21 TD's - 15 INT's - 60.2%.
2008 Projection:
3,554 Yards - 23 TD's - 12 INT's - 61.1%
Marc Bulger - Rams - 2008 Preview:
The one-time fantasy elite quarterback saw him
and his team fall considerably 2007, though much was due to injuries.
Will Bulger resurge in 2008. Well, he will definitely improve
and come close to his former numbers.
2007 Statistics:
2,392 - 11 TD's - 15 INT's - 58.5%.
2008 Projection:
3,408 - 25 TD's - 15 INT's - 61.8%.
Jon Kitna - Lions - 2008 Preview:
He puts up the yardage and has excellent receivers,
but he lacks the consistency to be a sure-thing fantasy quarterback.
2007 Statistics:
4,068 - 18 TD's - 20 INT's - 63.3%.
2008 Projection:
4,102 - 21 TD's - 21 INT's - 62.6%.
David Garrard - Jaguars - 2008 Preview:
He really came on last season showing value by
not throwing many interceptions (3). He could be inline for a
big improvement if his 2 new receivers, Jerry Porter and Troy
Williamson come through.
2007 Statistics:
2,509 - 18 TD's - 3 INT's - 64.0%.
2008 Projection:
3,105 - 22 TD's - 9 INT's - 64.2%.
Kurt Warner - Cardinals - 2008 Preview:
The veteran took back the job in 2007 and shined.
His ranking isn't too high because of his age and the possibility
of Matt Leinart taking the job back.
2007 Statistics:
3,417 - 27 TD's - 17 INT's - 62.3%.
2008 Projection:
3,401 - 26 TD's - 18 INT's - 61.7%.
