Fantasy Football 2014 rankings and stat projections: Quarterbacks

Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees are all at the helm of potent, pass-heavy offenses and all bring the consistency that fantasy owners so value. But

Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees are all at the helm of potent, pass-heavy offenses and all bring the consistency that fantasy owners so value. But if you miss them, there's also value to be had in the No. 9 to No. 13 range.

POSITION PRIMERS: QB | RB | WR | TE | K | DST

In short, a passing renaissance has increased the value on both ends of the starting class of quarterbacks, while putting the squeeze on the guys in between.

Find all our quarterback fantasy rankings -- as well as stat projections -- below. The rankings are based on standard-scoring leagues, awarding one point for 10 rushing and receiving yards, one point for 25 passing yards, six points for rushing and receiving touchdowns, and four points for passing touchdowns.

FANTASY FOOTBALL POSITION RANKINGS AND PROJECTIONS:

• TOP 300
• QB
• RB
• WR
• TE
• K
• DST

	Player	Team	Bye	Auction	YDs	TDs	INTs	RUSH YDs	RUSH TDs	TIER
1	Peyton Manning	DEN	4	$45	5,329	45	15	-10	1	1
2	Aaron Rodgers	GB	9	$43	4,978	43	10	273	2	1
3	Drew Brees	NO	6	$39	5,008	39	12	24	0	1
4	Matthew Stafford	DET	9	$25	4,995	34	17	55	1	2
5	Matt Ryan	ATL	9	$22	4,632	33	14	43	0	2
6	Tom Brady	NE	10	$21	4,486	32	12	38	1	2
7	Nick Foles	PHI	7	$19	4,355	30	11	186	1	2
8	Andrew Luck	IND	10	$14	3,915	27	11	379	3	3
9	Robert Griffin III	WAS	10	$13	3,400	29	14	603	3	3
10	Cam Newton	CAR	12	$12	3,310	24	13	584	6	3
11	Tony Romo	DAL	11	$10	4,217	31	12	37	0	3
12	Jay Cutler	CHI	9	$10	4,007	32	17	60	0	3
13	Philip Rivers	SD	10	$8	4,265	28	16	12	0	4
14	Colin Kaepernick	SF	8	$8	3,229	23	10	520	4	4
15	Ben Roethlisberger	PIT	12	$7	4,350	27	14	76	0	4
16	Russell Wilson	SEA	4	$7	3,679	24	11	475	2	4
17	Andy Dalton	CIN	4	$6	4,102	26	13	123	0	4
18	Eli Manning	NYG	8	$5	4,017	26	18	19	0	5
19	Ryan Tannehill	MIA	5	$5	3,845	25	14	203	1	5
20	Josh McCown	TB	7	$5	3,214	23	10	93	1	5
21	Sam Bradford	STL	4	$4	3,781	25	16	74	0	5
22	Carson Palmer	ARI	4	$4	3,887	25	19	17	0	5
23	EJ Manuel	BUF	9	$4	3,232	21	16	441	3	5
24	Joe Flacco	BAL	11	$4	3,989	22	15	83	1	5
25	Alex Smith	KC	6	$3	3,284	20	10	274	2	6
26	Johnny Manziel	CLE	4	$3	2,839	18	14	512	4	6
27	Jake Locker	TEN	9	$3	3,313	20	12	325	2	6
28	Teddy Bridgewater	MIN	10	$3	2,547	14	9	84	0	6
29	Geno Smith	NYJ	11	$2	2,457	16	11	194	1	6
30	Matt Schaub	OAK	5	$2	3,154	16	12	24	0	6
31	Ryan Fitzpatrick	HOU	10	$2	2,934	18	15	151	1	6
32	Michael Vick	NYJ	11	$1	1,213	8	6	200	1	7
33	Brian Hoyer	CLE	4	$1	735	4	2	10	0	7
34	Derek Carr	OAK	5	$1	652	3	5	15	0	7
35	Matt Cassel	MIN	10	$1	1,325	8	7	40	0	7
36	Chad Henne	JAC	11	$1	1,825	7	10	105	0	7
37	Blake Bortles	JAC	11	$1	1,358	7	9	43	0	7
38	Mike Glennon	TB	7	$1	843	6	7	22	0	7

MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL POSITION RANKINGS AND PROJECTIONS:

• TOP 300
• QB
• RB
• WR
• TE
• K
• DST