2015 Fantasy Football QB Cheat Sheet
The NFL’s 2015 Off-season was crazier than a sack of rabid weasels being unleashed in a private screening of the new Star Wars movie at George Lucas’s ranch. The results of this insanity could cause a shift in the 2015 Fantasy football season. A normal off-season usually has three or four big free agent signings combined with a trade or two that leaves us scratching our heads. However, 2015 had enough trades, signings, and downright WTF moments to cover us for the next five seasons.
From the rookie Quarterbacks entering their second season to the new guys heading to bigger and brighter futures in new cities, we have it all for you to prepare for the upcoming season. So when you are thinking about what to do in 2015, maybe, just maybe, you should stop whining about the bad choices of the past and use this cheat sheet to win your league. Let’s get this started with our Top 25 favorite quarterbacks for the upcoming fantasy football season.
(Scoring format used: 1 Point per 25 Passing Yards, 4 Points per Passing TD, 1 Point per 10 Rushing Yards, -2 Points per Interception, -2 Points per Fumble Lost)
1. Andrew Luck, Colts : 367 Pts
The Luck has finally started to become the leader of the pack. 2015 is beginning to line up pretty sweet for a Super Bowl run too. If Luck can produce at the same rate, or slightly better, than he is without a doubt the best fantasy football QB option available today.
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 4,800
- Passing TDs: 37
- INTs: 8
- Rushing Yards: 250
- Rushing TDs: 4
- Fumbles Lost: 3
2. Aaron Rodgers, Packers : 352 Pts
With a full 16 games, Aaron Rodgers, over three of the past four seasons, throws for a higher percentage than anyone else in the NFL. On top of that, he throws plenty of TD’s and not that many Int’s. This guy is elite and worth a first round selection. Especially now that he has more talented WR’s than the Pro Bowl.
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 4,600
- Passing TDs: 38
- INTs: 6
- Rushing Yards: 200
- Rushing TDs: 2
- Fumbles Lost: 2
3. Drew Brees, Saints : 340.5 Pts
Consistency equals longevity in the NFL. Drew Brees has this quality and has transformed the New Orleans Saints into a Super Bowl contender year after year.
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 5,100
- Passing TDs: 39
- INTs: 12
- Rushing Yards: 25
- Rushing TDs: 1
- Fumbles Lost: 2
4. Russell Wilson, Seahawks : 325 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 4,200
- Passing TDs: 25
- INTs: 14
- Rushing Yards: 650
- Rushing TDs: 5
- Fumbles Lost: 5
5. Peyton Manning, Broncos : 318.4 Pts
Retire! Peyton Manning has always been the smartest player on the football field but even he has not realized that he needs to ride off into the sunset before it is too late. His numbers are still top five mainly because he is that top of QB but do not expect these numbers. This is on the high end.
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 4,800
- Passing TDs: 37
- INTs: 12
- Rushing Yards: 25
- Rushing TDs: 0
- Fumbles Lost: 0
6. Tom Brady, Patriots : 224 Pts
Joe Montana was once the greatest postseason QB of all-time. But then Tom Brady won four Super Bowls. Now, well, the debate can begin. Meanwhile, he will win another, and maybe two more before it is all said and done. His overall stats this year will be limited by his 4 game suspension, but his points per game played will still rank him in the top ten.
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 3,100
- Passing TDs: 28
- INTs: 6
- Rushing Yards: 40
- Rushing TDs: 0
- Fumbles Lost: 2
7. Ryan Tannehill, Dolphins : 298.5 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 4,200
- Passing TDs: 32
- INTs: 13
- Rushing Yards: 225
- Rushing TDs: 2
- Fumbles Lost: 3
8. Cam Newton, Panthers : 296 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 3,600
- Passing TDs: 22
- INTs: 14
- Rushing Yards: 600
- Rushing TDs: 6
- Fumbles Lost: 2
9. Sam Bradford, Eagles : 290 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 4,100
- Passing TDs: 33
- INTs: 12
- Rushing Yards: 100
- Rushing TDs: 2
- Fumbles Lost: 2
10. Matt Ryan, Falcons : 267 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 4,500
- Passing TDs: 26
- INTs: 13
- Rushing Yards: 90
- Rushing TDs: 1
- Fumbles Lost: 3
11. Colin Kaepernick, 49ers : 265 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 3,000
- Passing TDs: 17
- INTs: 9
- Rushing Yards: 750
- Rushing TDs: 5
- Fumbles Lost: 5
12. Tony Romo, Cowboys : 263.5 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 3,700
- Passing TDs: 33
- INTs: 11
- Rushing Yards: 75
- Rushing TDs: 1
- Fumbles Lost: 4
13. Eli Manning, Giants : 260.5 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 4,300
- Passing TDs: 30
- INTs: 15
- Rushing Yards: 25
- Rushing TDs: 0
- Fumbles Lost: 2
14. Matthew Stafford, Lions : 259.5 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 4,100
- Passing TDs: 28
- INTs: 13
- Rushing Yards: 75
- Rushing TDs: 1
- Fumbles Lost: 2
15. Robert Griffin III, Redskins : 257 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 2,700
- Passing TDs: 18
- INTs: 9
- Rushing Yards: 750
- Rushing TDs: 4
- Fumbles Lost: 2
16. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers : 256 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 4,400
- Passing TDs: 25
- INTs: 11
- Rushing Yards: 40
- Rushing TDs: 0
- Fumbles Lost: 1
17. Philip Rivers, Chargers : 255 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 4,300
- Passing TDs: 28
- INTs: 16
- Rushing Yards: 50
- Rushing TDs: 0
- Fumbles Lost: 1
18. Derek Carr, Raiders : 234.5 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 3,500
- Passing TDs: 26
- INTs: 10
- Rushing Yards: 125
- Rushing TDs: 1
- Fumbles Lost: 4
19. Alex Smith, Chiefs : 230 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 3,100
- Passing TDs: 22
- INTs: 8
- Rushing Yards: 300
- Rushing TDs: 2
- Fumbles Lost: 4
20. Jay Cutler, Bears : 227 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 3,600
- Passing TDs: 23
- INTs: 15
- Rushing Yards: 190
- Rushing TDs: 1
- Fumbles Lost: 2
21. Andy Dalton, Bengals : 218 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 3,500
- Passing TDs: 24
- INTs: 17
- Rushing Yards: 140
- Rushing TDs: 1
- Fumbles Lost: 2
22. Joe Flacco, Ravens : 211 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 3,700
- Passing TDs: 24
- INTs: 16
- Rushing Yards: 30
- Rushing TDs: 0
- Fumbles Lost: 2
23. Teddy Bridgewater, Vikings : 207.5 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 3,200
- Passing TDs: 22
- INTs: 14
- Rushing Yards: 175
- Rushing TDs: 1
- Fumbles Lost: 2
24. Carson Palmer, Cardinals : 206 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 3,800
- Passing TDs: 20
- INTs: 14
- Rushing Yards: 20
- Rushing TDs: 0
- Fumbles Lost: 0
25. Blake Bortles, Jaguars : 200 Pts
2015 Projected Stats
- Passing Yards: 3,100
- Passing TDs: 15
- INTs: 14
- Rushing Yards: 500
- Rushing TDs: 0
- Fumbles Lost: 3
The Best of the Rest
There you have it, the Top 25 Quarterbacks for the 2015 Fantasy football season. But what about the other seven teams? Or the guys that might get some playing time but are not projected to start 16 games?
Every season there are roughly 35 to 40 Quarterbacks that get enough fantasy points to be a factor on anyone’s team. Whether it is due to injury, poor play, or trades, the following players are the rest of the pack of NFL QBs that will need to be watched for the upcoming season.
26. Nick Foles, St.Louis Rams
27. Zach Mettenberger, Tennessee Titans
28. Josh McCown, Cleveland Browns
29. Jameis Winston, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
30. E.J. Manuel, Buffalo Bills
31. Ryan Fitzpatrick, New York Jets
32. Marcus Mariota, Tennessee Titans
33. Geno Smith, New York Jets
34. Kirk Cousins, Washington Redskins
35. Mike Glennon, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
36. Brian Hoyer, Houston Texans
37. Matt Cassell, Buffalo Bills
38. Blaine Gabbert, San Francisco 49ers
39. Logan Thomas, Arizona Cardinals
40. Jimmy Clausen, Chicago Bears