1. Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia Eagles
If you have your choice of fantasy football quarterbacks in Week 3 of the NFL playoffs, the one to go with is Donovan McNabb. He’s playing well, he has the best matchup and he has the experience. While his wide receivers aren’t very flashy, he finds a way to get it done with this group. Expect him to throw for more than 250 yards and get a few touchdowns.

2. Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals
Although Kurt Warner has played very well in the last few weeks, his matchup against the Eagles is a scary one. They’ll be blitzing him non-stop and if they get a few hits on him, Warner may start to feel his age. That said, Warner has the most potential this week. If his line can keep the blitz away from him, Warner could make Philadelphia pay via the long pass.

3. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers
With Super Bowl experience and a few quality receivers, Ben Roethlisberger is a relatively safe start this week. He’s going against a great defense but the Steelers will need him to pass more than usual. He probably won’t get very many yards but he has a decent shot to finish with at least two touchdown passes.

4. Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens
It’d be difficult to find a bright spot about the prospect of starting Joe Flacco this week. He’s a rookie, he’s going against the best defense in the NFL and he’ll be on the road. While he has shown great poise and has come up with a few big plays, it would be somewhat shocking to see him have a big game this weekend.

1. Jake Delhomme, Carolina Panthers
Delhomme has experience and best matchup

2. Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals
Warner will pass a ton this week.

3. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers
Great matchup should result in TDs.

4. Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia Eagles
Playing well - could have big game.

5. Eli Manning, New York Giants
Should play a safe and sound game.

6. Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
Good talent, tough matchup.

7. Kerry Collins, Tennessee Titans
Tough matchup and iffy receivers.

8. Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens
Inexperienced and tough matchup.

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Are you playing playoff fantasy football? If so, here are our quarterback rankings for the first week of the 2008 NFL playoffs.

1) Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
Manning is on a role and should slice up the Chargers.

2) Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
Rivers should be good for a couple touchdowns.

3) Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals
Warner has been cold but thrives on big stage.

4) Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia Eagles
Should throw plenty of passes this weekend.

5) Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
Rookie keeps on surprising.

6) Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens
Not a great start but could do well.

7) Chad Pennington, Miami Dolphins
Going against a tough defense.

Tarvaris Jackson, Minnesota Vikings
Not very good.

Quarterback is arguably the most explosive position in all of fantasy football. Having a great fantasy quarterback can help you win a fantasy football championship. Going forward, here are our fantasy quarterback rankings for the rest of the 2008 season:

1) Drew Brees
2) Peyton Manning
3) Jay Cutler
4) Tony Romo
5) Philip Rivers
6) Kurt Warner
7) Matt Schaub
Aaron Rodgers
9) Donovan McNabb
10) Ben Roethlisberger
11) Eli Manning
12) Jake Delhomme
13) Kyle Orton
14) David Garrard
15) Brett Favre
16) Chad Pennington
17) Matt Cassel
18) Trent Edwards
19) Matt Ryan
20) Jason Campbell

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Check out our first look at the 2008 fantasy football draft rankings. The rankings are seperated by position. While these are sure to change in the coming weeks and months, it’s great to get an early look and start planning your fantasy football strategy for 2008.

Top Fantasy Football Quarterbacks in 2008

Top Fantasy Football Running Backs in 2008

Top Fantasy Football Wide Receivers in 2008

Top Fantasy Football Tight Ends in 2008

Top Fantasy Football Kickers in 2008

Top Fantasy Football Defenses in 2008

Does Darren McFadden make the list?

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After a number of quarterback had huge fantasy football seasons in 2007, this year’s fantasy football quarterback crop is extremely top heavy. The top three quarterbacks on the board could and likely should be drafted very high in fantasy football drafts. Additionally, there is a strong second tier in this first edition of quarterback rankings for the 2008 fantasy season.

1. Tom Brady - Easy choice. He has Randy Moss on his side and should be great again.
2. Peyton Manning - Manning is one of the most reliable fantasy players of the last decade.
3. Tony Romo - Outside of Brady, no quarterback has a higher ceiling than Romo.
4. Drew Brees - After a slow start, Brees was again very good at the end of 2007.
5. Carson Palmer - Palmer is healthy and Ocho Cinco is mad. Good combination.
6. Derek Anderson - Anderson has great weapons in and up-and-coming offense.
7. Ben Roethlisberger - Big Ben is steady and has deceptively high potential.
8. Matt Hasselbeck - With a questionable running game, Hasselbeck will get the call.
9. Donovan McNabb - If healthy, McNabb could have another big year.
10. David Garrard - Garrard has more weapons and is coming off a great season.

Can Donovan McNabb stay healthy?

Coming Soon … Quarterback Rankings - 1 thru 25

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