NFL QUARTERBACK POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 starters stand going into Week 2
32. Brian Hoyer, Houston Texans
31. Blake Bortles, Jacksonville Jaguars
Team record: 0-1
DYAR rank: 30
QBR rank: 28
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 7.9%
One thing to know: "Quarterback Blake Bortles operated the Jaguars’ offense in the preseason like it was a well-oiled machine," The Florida Times-Union wrote. "By contrast, in the regular season opener Sunday, he ran it as if it were sputtering and needed some new parts"
30. Jameis Winston, Tampa Bay Bucs
Team record: 0-1
DYAR rank: 31
QBR rank: 32
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 32.6%
One thing to know: Jameis Winston's debut was a disaster and his first pass was a touchdown, for the Titans, on an interception return. It gave fuel to the fire of those who thought the Bucs should have drafted Marcus Mariota. Things can only get better from here, right?
29. Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders
Team record: 0-1
DYAR rank: 19
QBR rank: 33
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 14.9%
One thing to know: Derek Carr bruised his thumb in the Raiders' Week 1 loss, but x-rays were negative and he will start this week.
28. Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens
27. Johnny Manziel, Cleveland Browns
Team record: 0-1
DYAR rank: 27
QBR rank: 14
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 3.1%
One thing to know: Johnny Manziel came in for the injured Josh McCown and showed flashes of brilliance before struggling later. It is unclear if Manziel will start Week 2, but that is how the Browns are preparing for now.
26. Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears
Team record: 0-1
DYAR rank: 24
QBR rank: 26
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 31.7%
One thing to know: It was a rough start for Cutler under new coach John Fox, throwing a fourth quarter interception that sealed the loss for the Bears.
25. Kirk Cousins, Washington Redskins
Team record: 0-1
DYAR rank: 18
QBR rank: 23
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 6.4%
One thing to know: Cousins threw two costly interceptions in a game the Redskins had a chance to win. If that continues, it won't be long before the fans start calling for Robert Griffin III to get his job back.
24. Teddy Bridgewater, Minnesota Vikings
Team record: 0-1
DYAR rank: 28
QBR rank: 29
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 57.9%
One thing to know: After a bright 2014 season, there were high hopes for Bridgewater. But he struggled in the season opener with the offense managing just one field goal.
23. Ryan Fitzpatrick, New York Jets
Team record: 1-0
DYAR rank: 16
QBR rank: 11
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 4.8%
One thing to know: Fitzpatrick led the Jets to a big win over a weak Browns team. The bigger question is whether he will do enough to hold on to the job while Geno Smith recovers from his broken jaw. Unfortunately there are no bonus points for the beard.
22. Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos
Team record: 1-0
DYAR rank: 29
QBR rank: 27
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 99.8%
One thing to know: Peyton Manning may finally be washed up. His last eight games have been a huge red flag.
21. Nick Foles, St. Louis Rams
Team record: 1-0
DYAR rank: 12
QBR rank: 13
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 11.7%
One thing to know: Some are already declaring the offseason trade of Nick Foles and Sam Bradford a win for the Rams. That seems a bit early.
20. Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions
Team record: 0-1
DYAR rank: 23
QBR rank: 24
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 84.8%
One thing to know: Matthew Stafford suffered an arm injury in Week 1 but says he is "good to go" for Week 2.
19. Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs
Team record: 1-0
DYAR rank: 11
QBR rank: 12
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 20.0%
One thing to know: Alex Smith had a very Alex Smith-like game in Week 1, throwing for three touchdowns and, more importantly, no interceptions.
18. Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
Team record: 1-0
DYAR rank: 22
QBR rank: 21
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 92.3%
One thing to know: After averaging about seven rushing attempts per game in 2014, Newton rushed the ball 14 times in Week 1. He gained only 35 yards, but it could be an attempt to add another weapon to the offense this season.
17. Eli Manning, New York Giants
Team record: 0-1
DYAR rank: 20
QBR rank: 20
ESPN Fantasy Owned:87.0%
One thing to know: The Giants blew their game late against the Cowboys and much of the blame goes to Eli Manning.
16. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks
Team record: 0-1
DYAR rank: 25
QBR rank: 18
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 99.8%
One thing to know: Russell Wilson has now lost two straight games for just the third time in his career. He has never lost three straight.
15. Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts
Team record: 0-1
DYAR rank: 21
QBR rank: 22
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 99.9%
One thing to know: The Colts are supposed to be a Super Bowl contender and Andrew Luck is supposed to be the next great quarterback. But against a good Bills defense neither looked true and now there are reports that there is turmoil behind the scenes.
14. Tyrod Taylor, Buffalo Bills
Team record: 0-1
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 12.4%
One thing to know: The Bills' defense is so good that Rex Ryan doesn't need his quarterback to do much. Mostly they just need to avoid mistakes and that's what Taylor did in his first NFL start, with an efficient 14-19 with 175 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions.
13. Sam Bradford, Philadelphia Eagles
Team record: 0-1
DYAR rank: 15
QBR rank: 17
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 79.8%
One thing to know: Week 1 was just Sam Bradford's eighth game since the start of the 2013 season and it looked like it at times, throwing a pair of interceptions in the loss. Now there are some concerns about his ankle as had x-rays after Monday's game and Eliot Shorr-Parks says it still looks swollen.
12. Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers
Team record: 1-0
DYAR rank: 14
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 57.8%
One thing to know: Kaepernick showed in Week 1 that he is much-improved in the one area where he has struggled the most, throwing from the pocket.
11. Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins
Team record: 1-0
DYAR rank: 17
QBR rank: 16
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 90.2%
One thing to know: After going 7-9, 8-8, and 8-8 the last three seasons, a lot of people think this is the year the Dolphins take a step up. Tannehill was good, if unspectacular in Week 1, completing 22 of 34 passes including one touchdown during a Week 1 win over the Redskins that should have been easier.
10. Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals
Team record: 1-0
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 19.2%
One thing to know: The Bengals say they are going to "open it up a little bit more this year" on offense and Week 1 was a good start.
9. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
Team record: 1-0
QBR rank: 19
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 96.6%
One thing to know: The two interceptions are worrisome (and it could have been more) but Ryan looks like he is still a lock for 300 yards and two touchdown passes every week.
8. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
Team record: 0-1
DYAR rank: 13
QBR rank: 15
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 99.7%
One thing to know: The Saints could be playing from behind a lot this season after dismantling their team. This could mean more big-yardage games for Brees like Week 1 when he threw for 355 yards and a touchdown.
7. Carson Palmer, Arizona Cardinals
Team record: 1-0
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 48.2%
One thing to know: Carson Palmer is 35 years old, but he looks as good as ever, throwing for 307 yards and three touchdowns in Week 1.
6. Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
Team record: 1-0
DYAR rank: 10
QBR rank: 10
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 83.5%
One thing to know: Philip Rivers got the surprise monster contract of the off-season and he is already earning every penny. In Week 1 he threw for 404 yards and two touchdowns in a win over the Lions.
5. Marcus Mariota, Tennessee Titans
Team record: 1-0
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 36.5%
One thing to know: Marcus Mariota had a perfect 158.3 passer rating in Week 1. It was just one game and it was against the horrible Bucs defense, but there was also a lot to like.
4. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers
Team record: 0-1
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 98.4%
One thing to know: Big Ben was facing an uphill battle in a fired-up Patriots team on opening night. Still, Roethlisberger, the second-highest-paid player in the NFL, had a good game and the result might have been different if not for a pair of missed field goals.
3. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Team record: 1-0
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 96.0%
One thing to know: Tony Romo led the Cowboys to a big Week 1 win with a last-minute touchdown drive. But Romo will be tested over the next 6-8 weeks without Dez Bryant.
2. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Team record: 1-0
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 99.9%
One thing to know: Aaron Rodgers only threw 23 passes in Week 1, but he followed his three rules for every pass as none were intercepted.
1. Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Team record: 1-0
ESPN Fantasy Owned: 98.8%
One thing to know: The Patriots are now using a 4-tight end formation and Tom Brady will probably dominate with it.
Now check out how many of these quarterbacks are among the highest paid.
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