Fantasy Football 2015: Top 20 Quarterbacks
Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) against the Denver Broncos in the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Colts defeated the Broncos 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2. Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts
Andrew Luck has been nothing short of world class of late. In a pass-happy offense, Luck is one of the most sought after fantasy players this year.
Jan 18, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) reacts against the New England Patriots in the second quarter in the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
In 2014, Luck completed 380 passes for 4,761 yards, 40 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. The turnovers were the only concern, but this is part of his aggressive throwing style.
At times last year, an early fumble or pick would put Luck’s fantasy score into the minus numbers. By the end of the game, it was closer to the 30-mark.
He scored 351.74 fantasy points last term, which behind only Aaron Rodgers (354.14). This works out an average of 21.98 points per game.
Luck has plenty of weapons in the Colts’ passing game. Receivers T.Y. Hilton, Donte Moncrief and Andre Johnson will cause defenses problems, and rookie Phillip Dorsett will also be one to watch out for.
The addition of running back Frank Gore should finally give some legitimacy to the run game, which will only open up opportunities for Luck to find his wideouts in the passing game.
Luck will turn 26 at the start of the 2015 season, which is still a baby for a quarterback. His game continues to improve each year, so we can expect big things from him in 2015.
If Luck falls to you and you’re considering drafting him, do it.
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