1. Tom Brady, New England Patriots
2. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
3. Carson Palmer, Arizona Cardinals
4. Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip Ad5. Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
6. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
Last week: 5
Team record: 4-5
DYAR rank: 6
Fantasy points rank: 8
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 98.3%
One thing to know: The Saints scored 28 points. But with the Saints' defense, that is rarely going to be enough, and it wasn't against the Titans.
7. Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
Last week: 16
Team record: 8-0
DYAR rank: 23
Fantasy points rank: 2
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 96.3%
One thing to know: Newton was named NFC offensive player of the week. His numbers are inching upwards, but is it enough to win MVP? Considering the Panthers' schedule is very favorable, there is a good chance they will go 15-1 or 16-0 in the regular season. If they do, it will be hard not to vote for Newton.
8. Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders
9. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
Last week: 8
Team record: 6-3
DYAR rank: 11
Fantasy points rank: 15
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 95.1%
One thing to know: Ryan is on pace for a career-high 4,800 yards passing, but has thrown five interceptions in the last five games. The Falcons are 2-3 in those games.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip Ad10. Eli Manning, New York Giants
11. Blake Bortles, Jacksonville Jaguars
12. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks
Last week: 11
Team record: 4-4
DYAR rank: 21
Fantasy points rank: 17
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 93.6%
One thing to know: Brian Nemhauser notes that before the bye week, the chemistry between Wilson and tight end Jimmy Graham "was the best it has been all year," versus the Cowboys which bodes well for the Seahawks in the second half.
13. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers
14. Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip Ad15. Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins
Last week: 24
Team record: 3-5
DYAR rank: 24
Fantasy points rank: 14
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 72.3%
One thing to know: Tannehill has regressed in his fourth season. In his last six games, he has thrown ten touchdowns and nine interceptions while the Dolphins have gone 2-4.
16. Tyrod Taylor, Buffalo Bills
17. Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs
Last week: 23
Team record: 3-5
DYAR rank: 16
Fantasy points rank: 11
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 36.9%
One thing to know: Charcandrick West has run the ball better the last two games and the Chiefs' schedule gets easier in the second half. Both of those should bode well for Smith moving forward.
18. Ryan Fitzpatrick, New York Jets
19. Jameis Winston, Tampa Bay Bucs
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip Ad20. Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens
21. Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears
22. Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions
Last week: 20
Team record: 1-7
DYAR rank: 28
Fantasy points rank: 18
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 59.4%
One thing to know: Stafford is on pace to finish the season with a career record of 37-56 in games he has started. According to Kevin Seifert, only one quarterback in NFL history had as many starts with fewer wins, Archie Manning. So that bodes wells for Stafford's kids.
23. Kirk Cousins, Washington Redskins
24. Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos
Last week: 19
Team record: 7-1
DYAR rank: 33
Fantasy points rank: 27
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 94.2%
One thing to know: Manning is on pace for 18 touchdown passes and 26 interceptions. He would join Eli Manning (2013) and Brett Favre (2005) as the only players in the last 27 years with fewer than 20 touchdown passes and more than 25 interceptions.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip Ad25. Marcus Mariota, Tennessee Titans
26. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Last week: 13
Team record: 2-6
DYAR rank: 17
Fantasy points rank: 31
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 42.4%
One thing to know: Despite being 2-6, the Cowboys are still alive in the NFC East. Otherwise, it might be a good idea to shut Romo down and play for a top draft pick.
27. Brian Hoyer, Houston Texans
28. Sam Bradford, Philadelphia Eagles
Last week: 30
Team record: 4-4
DYAR rank: 30
Fantasy points rank: 23
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 35.9%
One thing to know: Chip Kelly sounds like he is committed to sticking with Bradford: "I think everything in Sam's game has gotten better. As I've said before, I've seen Sam improve on a weekly basis here. We're in Game Eight. He's better in Game Eight than he was in Game One. I think he's more comfortable in terms of what we're doing."
29. Josh McCown, Cleveland Browns
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip Ad30. Teddy Bridgewater, Minnesota Vikings
31. Blaine Gabbert, San Francisco 49ers
32. Nick Foles, St. Louis Rams
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