It's too early to start changing the list but I think Cutler and Dalton have earned promotions into the top 12-15 or so. Also, Eli, Kaepernik, and Flacco need to be down-graded. Kaepernik (sp?) looks like he is lost out there and Eli (and the G-Men) are playing VERY poorly at the moment. If this keeps up, both guys are easily out of the top 20.
A couple observations:
- Andrew Luck has not put up monster numbers but he's managing his team very well and he is winning. He is easily in the top 8.
- Flacco - superbowl hangover? He has looked very bat at times and I think he misses Boldin...a lot.
- RGIII is still shaking off the rust but it's not fair to be too harsh on him because he is still recovering and is putting up decent numbers.
- Kaepernick - looks really bad at times. His numbers in the Indy game looked better than his play. I think he had 36 yds in the first half of that game. He looks like a second year QB with lots to learn. Wonder if Harbaugh is questioning his decision to dump Smith.
- Ben Rothlesberger is a tough case. His team is in free-fall but he put up big numbers against the Bears...big positives (400+ yds) and negatives (big turnovers). Overall he is having a bad season and could drop out of the top 20 at this pace.
- Andy Dalton - is there a better Ginger in the league? He's made big mistakes but has played very well at times. Look for his stock to rise.
- Tony Romo - he usually plays well out of the gate and I'd like to reserve judgment for later in the season when he usually makes bad decisions. So far, he's looking good.
- Peyton Manning - cream of the crop and having a great year. I expect him to destroy the Raiders tonight and lock the top spot on the list.
- Tom Brady - don't know how he's doing it because he has no receivers but I don't think anyone else could do what he does (with that team). Bad fantasy numbers but you can't deny his ability to lead his team to victory (so far) this year.
- Alex Smith - it's still early but he looks to be having a very solid season, as does his team, the Chiefs.
- Phillip Rivers - good fantasy QB and playing well. Need more time see if he can maintain this level of play.
- Rodgers - still top 3, although he's lost some weapons.
- Breese - I haven't seen him play but his numbers are far from the elite level we've seen in the past. It's early and I expect him to be in the top 3.
- Russell Wilson - this kid can play. He's like a younger version of Breese, with more athletic ability. Poised for the top 5?
- Vick - already showing signs of wear and it's early in the season. I do not expect him to hold up for the whole year at this rate.
Stafford, Matt Ryan - if they keep this up, both are in top 10. I like Ryan better but there is no denying the numbers Stafford is putting up.
