Fantasy Football 2015: Top 20 Quarterbacks
Nov 23, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) passes against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
1. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Aaron Rodgers is the best quarterback in football without a doubt. This translates directly into the world of fantasy football — Rodgers led the way with 354.14 points last season.
Nov 30, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs the ball during the game against the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
And how many times did we see him pulled from the fourth quarter because the game was already won?
Rodgers is coming off the back of an MVP season, completing 341 passes for 4,381 yards and 38 touchdowns and an incredible five interceptions. He didn’t throw a single pick at Lambeau Field all season, and hasn’t done since 2012.
The Packers’ front man exposes defenses in a number of ways. He’s an excellent pocket passer with pinpoint accuracy, but he’s arguably as good throwing the football when on the move out of the pocket. If nothing is open, he will take off and pick up yards on his own.
Last season, Rodgers rushed 43 times for 269 yards and two scores.
In the prime of his career and the offense that surrounds him, Rodgers is without a doubt the best option at quarterback for your team.
On his own, Rodgers tilts the field in the Packers’ favor. When you look at the talent helping him out, it’s downright scary.
Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb form one of the league’s best wide receiver combination, and both players passed the 1,000 yard mark last season. Davante Adams is an emerging star behind them.
Eddie Lacy is an elite wide receiver, and some believe he is the best fantasy back heading into this season. He’s passed 1,000 yards in each of his two seasons in the NFL.
Rodgers’ protection comes from an incredibly underrated offensive line featuring two veteran guards in Josh Sitton and T.J. Lang.
Without a doubt, Rodgers sits top of this list.