Raymond Ayala’s Top 20 Quarterbacks

1) Drew Brees (NO) – Brees has looked as advertised during the preseason. Colston’s health will be key to another Brees pro-bowl season.
2) Peyton Manning (IND) – This year seems to be no different then the previous.
3) Tom Brady (NE) – Brady took a huge hit by Big Albert, but got up and continued to battle. Brady seems even more determined this season, than he did in 2007.
4) Philip Rivers (SD) – He just received a new contract extension, now he just has to continue to live up to it. Should not be a problem.
5) Tony Romo (DAL) – Still has young receivers to work with, but Roy Williams-Tony Romo, could be the new Peyton Manning-Marvin Harrison.
6) Kurt Warner (ARZ) – Warner’s age eventually has to catch up to him, but having Fitzgerald and Boldin on your team can extend a career.
7) Aaron Rodgers (GB) – Has had the best preseason of all the quarterbacks thus far. Rodgers has potential to slide into the top 3, by seasons end.
8) Carson Palmer (CIN) – Palmer continues to battle the injury bug, but a healthy Palmer is better than most in the league.
9) Matt Ryan (ATL) – Has looked good this preseason. Adding Tony Gonzalez just gives him another touchdown target.
10) Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) – Legal matters have not had an impact on Big Ben, and he seems to be at the top of his game.
11) Jay Cutler (CHI) – Cutler has surprised me this preseason, but still lacks a valid Wide Receiver threat.
12) Brett Favre (MIN) – Some people seem to forget he is the NFL leader in Interceptions as well.
13) Donovan McNabb (PHI) – The addition of Michael Vick hurts McNabb’s fantasy value, just because Vick has a lot of potential, which could take snaps away from McNabb.
14) Matt Cassell (KC) – Even being out 2-4 weeks with an injury, still remains a valuable fantasy pick based on potential.
15) Matt Hasselback (SEA) – Hasselback has had a great preseason, and has put any doubts behind him. The addition of T.J. Houzmanzadeh has helped tremendously.
16) Chad Pennington (MIA) – I don’t expect him to put up the same numbers as last year, but his preseason is definitely encouraging.
17) Shaun Hill (SF) – Hill is officially the starter for the 49ers first game, but Michael Crabtree would make him so much more valuable.
18) Joe Flacco (BAL) – Flacco is a good game manager, but that doesn’t translate well in fantasy football.
19) Trent Edwards (BUF) – Edwards has yet to throw a touchdown pass, and is starting to scare the Bills. T.O. returns this week, so that could improve his passing arsenal.
20) Jason Campbell (WAS) – Has not impressed much during the preseason, but will still continue to put up solid numbers.