Vick was the number one fantasy player last year after only starting 12 games. Sure, the risk involving Vick is that he is injury prone. I think that will be more of an issue as the season progresses as defenses wear him down as he gets hit more often. The Rams defense has been rebuilding with second year coach, Steve Spagnuolo finishing 12th in defense this past season, along with adding much needed safety help with Quintin Mikell and prospect defensive lineman Robert Quinn. Vick will still have his way with the Rams, playing in a dome where he can air it out all day putting the defense on its heals which will lead him to being successful running as well.
Projection: 300 Passing Yards, 2 TD, 50 Rushing Yards 1 Rushing TD
Miami is one of the worst teams in the league this year, at least in the bottom seven projected at season's end. With the quarterback questions concerning Chad Henne, and a lack of consistant proven running game with Reggie Bush and rookie Daniel Thomas, I fail to see how the Dolphins will be able to keep Brady's offense off the field. The only reason I have Brady behind Vick, is due to the fact that it may be a blow out early, and Brady may be handing the ball off to the law firm by the third quarter to finish the game. Brady may have a perfect passer rating by this games end, but only above average fantasy stats to show for it, still he is a must start, and a safe start to get you that guaranteed 20.
Projection: 275 Passing Yards, 3 TD
The Texans Offense is the only current consistancy of the AFC South with Peyton Manning's injury. Manning has been ruled out at least week one, and the Colts live and die by Manning. The Texans should be able to run and throw all over the Colts. I expect Andre Johnson to thrive, but with that I also expect Arian Forster (if able to play) and Schaub to easily have productive safe fantasy games. Again, Although Schaub will be a safe fantasy play, he will hand the ball off to whoever the Houston running back is often and late.
Projection: 300 Passing Yards, 2 TD
A-Rod is arguably the best quarterback in the league right now, although I don't believe that he has reached the echelon of Tom Brady or Peyton Manning. He has, however, been a fantasy stud the past three years. He is playing a hot or cold type defense in New Orleans to open the season Thursday. What scares me is whoever jumps on top of this game and scores the first couple of Touchdowns will result in the opposing quarterback to force throws in tight spaces. What entices me is that since Rodgers is elite, he is up to the challenge. Brees vs. Rodgers, we shall see who triumphs an amazing opener.
Projection: 275 Passing Yards 3 TD, 1 INT
The Chargers have always notoriously started seasons slow under Norv Turner as head coach. But Phillip Rivers' emergence as a top-tier quarterback on a San Diego team that finished number one in offense and defense last year poses little loss of sleep for fantasy owners. The question of this game is not if Rivers will get his, but if Adrian Peterson and the Vikings can dominate the Time of Possession enough to slow River's potential outstanding numbers.
Projection: 200 Passing Yards 3 TD
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