Week 10 QB rankings

1. Drew Brees
2. Peyton Manning
3. Matthew Stafford
4. Philip Rivers
5. Russell Wilson
6. Andrew Luck
7. Cam Newton
8. Tony Romo
9. Nick Foles
10. Jake Locker
11. Ben Roethlisberger
12. Colin Kaepernick
13. Matt Ryan
14. Eli Manning
15. Terelle Pryor
16. Joe Flacco
17. Jay Cutler*
18. Ryan Tannehill
19. Andy Dalton
20. Case Keenum
21. Mike Glennon
22. EJ Manuel
23. Carson Palmer
24. Chad Henne
25. Kellen Clemens
26. Seneca Wallace

#6 Andrew Luck - (#8 on Fantasy Pros Consensus Rankings)
The Rams have been pretty good at pressuring quarterbacks lately. This was clear against Russell Wilson a couple weeks ago. However, Luck is a much better passing QB than either of those two and is generally a decent play against any competition (14 & 17 points against the 49ers and Seahawks). Not as high of a ceiling, but definitely a higher floor.

#7 Cam Newton - (#9 on Fantasy Pros)
Obviously a tough opponent in the 49ers, but not as great as some give them credit for. Their last three opponents were Carson Palmer, Jake Locker and Chad Henne. All three scored at least 13 points, with Locker getting 21. Cam Newton is much better than any of those, its hard to imagine him doing worse than 15 points. Very easy to see a 20 point game.

#10 Jake Locker - (#13 on Fantasy Pros)
Count me amongst those who believe the Titans will run all day on the Jags. So why am I more optimistic that Locker will be a decent fantasy play? I do believe that in the first quarter they will be passing and Locker will probably get a couple touchdowns. Locker is also somewhat mobile and that should help. Especially if you need a safe play, not a risky high upside pick, Locker is your guy.

#11 Ben Roethlisberger - (#14 on Fantasy Pros)
Roethlisberger has double digit fantasy points in every single game following week 1. You know who else is in that group? Peyton Manning, Drew Brees and Matthew Stafford. Thats it. There are a couple guys who would be in ther if it weren't for injuries, but the point stands. A reliable option against an average defense.

#13 Matt Ryan - (#18 on Fantasy Pros)
This one is a tough prediction. I've stated on Twitter that Matt Ryan is much better at home than on the road. The Seahawks are notably much worse on the road. Unfortunately Richard Sherman is Richard Sherman, so none of this may matter. BUT Ryan does have a 9:1 TD ratio at home, and his worst game at home is 18 fantasy points. I expect that to come down, but I don't think he will do terrible.

Deeper Thoughts...The stats I mentioned about Big Ben having double digit points in every game after week 1? That also applies to Terelle Pryor besides the game he missed week 3 due to injury. Over his last 3 games, his rushing totals have been 56-106-94. Not bad. Very cautious on the return of Jay Cutler but I do like him going forward. I am pretty optimistic for Case Keenum but I am not ranking him such until I see him with a big game again.