Flapjacks Fantasy Football Preview - Top 5 QBs

#1 - Drew Brees: '08 - 5,069 yds 34 tds/17 int. -1 rush yd
Last year Brees became only the second quarterback to throw for over 5,000 yds...ever. That likely won't happen again this year, but he's still in a pass happy offense with many weapons. Brees has been consistent and healthy and should continue to put up huge numbers.

2009 prediction - 4,735 yds 32 tds/16 int. 22 rush yds

#2 - Tom Brady: '08 - 76 yds 0 tds/0 int.

Could Brady finish as the top fantasy qb this year? Sure. I'd still take a 100% healthy Drew Brees over Brady though. Brady looks to be fine though and still has all of the same weapons in New England. If Matt Cassel threw for over 3,600 yds last year, imagine what Brady will do.

2009 prediction - 4,560 yds 33 tds/15 int. 33 rush yds

#3 - Peyton Manning: '08 - 4,002 yds 27 tds/ 12 int. 21 rush yds 1 td

Let's not forget Manning was not 100% healthy last season after coming off of knee surgery, and he still won the MVP award. He'll be back at 100% this year, so look for those numbers to go up. He may not be a trendy pick, but he's consistent and you know you're going to get over 4,000 passing yds and 25 tds.

2009 prediction - 4,220 yds 30 tds/ 14 int. 40 rush yds 1 td

#4 - Kurt Warner: '08 - 4,582 yds 30 tds/ 14 int. -2 rush yds

He has arguably the best wide receiver tandem in the NFL. With Fitzgerald and Boldin, Warner will put up numbers. He is getting older, so health is always an issue, but you can't argue with how he played last year. Arizona still can't run the ball, so expect plenty of opportunities for Warner again.

2009 prediction - 4,350 yds 31 tds/ 18 int. -7 rush yds

#5 - Philip Rivers: '08 - 4,009 yds 34 tds. 11 int. 84 rush yds

River led the NFL in yds per attempt last year and tied Brees for most tds. With Tomlinson slowly wearing down, the Chargers need Rivers to step up. With Gates now back at 100%, expect Rivers to continue to shine. It also doesn't hurt that he plays in the defensively challenged AFC West.

2009 prediction - 4,120 yds 32 tds/16 int. 54 rush yds 1 td