Fantasy Rankings: AFC West Quarterbacks in 2009

The AFC West has only one blue chip fantasy QB this season, another potential starter, and two more who should only be thought of only as last alternatives.   1. Phillip Rivers The decline of LaDainian Tomlinson's health and numbers, coupled with the fact that the Chargers were often playing from behind and forced to pass, allowed Rivers to enjoy his finest fantasy football season to date, finishing with over 4,000 yards and 34 TDs. This year, his stock will be high once again. He has a very strong supporting cast, including a receiver on the rise, Vincent Jackson, favorable weather in his home park, and an incredibly easy division. Expect another 3,500 yard plus season with 27-30 TDs.   2. Matt Cassel The jury is still very much out on Matt Cassel. Although he did an admirable job filling in for Tom Brady, leading the Pats to 11 wins and throwing for over 3,500 yards and 21 TDs, he did have Bill Belichick masterminding the game plan, and receivers Randy Moss and Wes ... (link)