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Quarterbacks for Week 2
You would think Peyton Manning/$20208/DEN against the weak New York Giants secondary is an automatic pick. The price tag is a little bit high, as the senior Manning would have to throw five TDs with 350 yards to justify the cost. Despite how easy he made it look a week ago, it isn’t. I expect Manning to come close to justify his salary, but he is on the road, there is a lot more downside than upside. and there are more cost-effective choices available.
My top two value picks among QBs are Cam Newton/$14945/CAR and Josh Freeman/$12569/TBB. Newton had a disappointing stat line against the tough Seahawks defense, but should be a throw-first QB against the Buffalo Bills. His poor numbers mean you can get him at a discount this week. Freeman is an even better value, as his Buccaneers host the pass-happy Saints. Expect a shootout and for both QBs to exceed 300 yards with a couple of TD passes each. Among the more expensive options, Drew Brees/$17640/NOS is the top of the list, followed by Aaron Rodgers/$18451/GBP (favorable conditions at home versus the Redskins). And consider super-sleeper Chad Henne/$9280/JAX. He takes over as Jacksonville’s quarterback and should revive the offense against the Raiders in Oakland.