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1. Peyton Manning (IND) – While Manning has been good over the last few weeks, he has not played up to his normal standards without Marvin Harrison in the line up. He should gradually start playing like the Peyton of old, and this week against the Chargers 24th ranked pass defense will be a good place to start. If you have him; you have to ask yourself this question; who would I start over him in week 10? Unless you are completely clueless (which is not possible if you are on this website), the answer is no one.
2. Drew Brees (NO) – It took him a while, but it appears that Brees has brought the Saints high powered passing attack back from the dead. Frankenbrees, as he should be called, has been on a tear of late, putting up numbers that would almost make Tom Brady envious. This week’s match up against the Rams should turn into a battle through the air, so expect more of the same in week 10.
3. Brett Favre (GB) – After 17 seasons in the NFL, Favre has proven that he can still get it done. At the age of 38, he is having one of his best seasons ever in a long and storied career. He is also recognized as a top flight fantasy QB, and he should again prove why when he takes the field against the Vikings and their 31st ranked pass defense in week 10. In a week 4 meeting with Minnesota, Favre completed 32 passes for 344 yards, 2 TD’s, and 0 interceptions. He is a must start.
4. Tony Romo (DAL) – Romo flat out embarrassed the Giants defense in week 1, throwing for 345 yards and 4 TD’s. While the Giants defense has improved dramatically since that time, they are still no match for Romo, and the Cowboys high powered attack. A week 1 repeat is probably unlikely, but certainly not out of the question.
5. Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) – He has been torching opposing defenses as of late, throwing 11 TD’s in his last 3 games. Roethlisberger should have little trouble continuing his masterful play against a Browns pass defense that ranks as the worst in the NFL. He should have a monster game.
6. Carson Palmer (CIN) – You know it’s going to be a good week for QB’s when Carson Palmer ranks all the way down at 6, and if Tom Brady were playing, he would be at 7. Typically, a match up against the Ravens would be scary thought for Palmer and fantasy owners alike, but with the Baltimore secondary depleted by injury and illness, Palmer should have little to worry about. If Ben Roethlisberger could destroy the Ravens the way he did, Palmer is more than capable of doing the same.
7. Eli Manning (NYG) – He has typically been hit or miss throughout the season. Fortunately, his biggest hit came in an earlier meeting against this week’s opponent, where Manning threw for over 300 yards and 4 TD’s. This time around, Manning will face the Cowboys at home, and he has historically played well against them, even in seasons past. He should have a solid game.
8. Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) – While he has not been spectacular, Hasselbeck has been a consistent and solid fantasy QB throughout the season. He should continue that tradition in week 10 against the Niners. Do not expect a huge game, but he is definitely worthy of a start.
9. Marc Bulger (STL) – Bulger has by far had the worst season of his career to this point, disappointing Rams fans and fantasy owners alike. In his defense, the Rams offense has been dismantled by injuries throughout the season, a plague that has not escaped the gunslinger himself. As the Rams offense continues to reassemble piece by piece, you should see this offense slowly come back to life. They are actually already showing signs of a resurgence. While Bulger is risky in week 10, and likely to throw a couple of picks, he should otherwise be able to put up big numbers against a shaky Saints secondary. The potential is there for plenty of yards, TD’s, and yes, interceptions, but he may be worth the gamble.
10. Derek Anderson (CLE) – While Anderson has been stellar throughout the season, he faces the biggest test of his young career when he faces the Steelers top ranked defense in week 10. While this game will prove to be a huge challenge, Anderson has been tested by great defenses already this season, and proven to be up to the challenge. This will not be one of his better outings, but unless you have the luxury of a better option this week, he is your man.
11. Donovan McNabb (PHI) – McNabb has had a season of ups and downs, with more downs than ups, but the thought of benching him in favor of rookie Kevin Kolb seems ridiculous to us. He may not be the McNabb of old, but he is more than capable of leading this team than a rookie. For now, McNabb is still the starter, and while you should not expect anything huge fantasy wise this week, he should have a quality outing. Washington’s pass defense comes in ranked 19th, and McNabb threw for 240 yards against them in an earlier meeting.

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