Fantasy Football's Top Quarterbacks in 2010: No. 11 to No. 32

Tier 3 (Continued)
11. Jay Cutler, Bears: In spite of an astonishing 26 interceptions, Cutler quietly recorded 27 passing touchdowns in 2009. Expect a rejuvenated Matt Forte and developing young receiving corps to slightly appease Cutler's interception woes in 2010, while offering owners 25 touchdowns and 3,500+ yards.

12. Donovan McNabb, Redskins: In terms of fantasy value, McNabb ranks slightly below Kolb due to differences in offensive identity, the Redskins' likely continued commitment to the run, McNabb's injury history, and Kolb's superior supporting cast in Philly. Simply multiplying Jason Campbell's fantasy stats from '09 by McNabb's experience and skill set projects Washington's new signal caller to produce 3,700+ passing yards and 22 to 24 touchdowns. Largely due to injury, McNabb disappointingly produced merely one season of more than 25 passing touchdowns, while failing to surpass 4,000+ yards, in Philadelphia.

Tier 4
13. Joe Flacco, Ravens: With the offseason acquisition of Anquan Boldin, the Ravens' offense looks poised for a stellar season in 2010. Flacco's subsequent fantasy value appears poised for borderline starter status. Scoring opportunities should increase significantly, while Boldin remains one of the league's best red zone targets. Anticipate similar production to McNabb this season, but Flacco may ultimately serve as the safer pick.

14. Carson Palmer, Bengals: Palmer emerged as an extremely frustrating fantasy football commodity in 2009, compiling merely five multiple touchdown games. Nonetheless, the Bengals should improve considerably through the air in 2010, given the draft acquisition of talented receiving tight end Jermaine Gresham, the offseason signing of Antonio Bryant, and a stable of developing young receivers in Cincinnati.

15. Matt Ryan, Falcons: Ryan emerges with a remarkable 20-10 regular season record during two seasons in Atlanta. The lack of receiving production, outside of Roddy White and an aging Tony Gonzalez, renders Ryan likely to repeat last season's stats.

16. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers: In spite of Roethlisberger's early season suspension, the troubled quarterback offers tremendous backup quarterback value, after averaging 25 touchdowns over the past three years. In the end, values and morality are not likely scoring categories in your fantasy football league, so draft Roethlisberger accordingly.

Tier 5
17. Alex Smith, 49ers: If Smith produces at his '09 rate for a full season, he may ultimately become a valuable sleeper starter in 2010. The Niners' vaunted defense and a talented, young cast of receivers, spearheaded by Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, and Josh Morgan, should continue to offer tremendous upside to Smith's fantasy value.

18. Matt Leinart, Cardinals: Most prognosticators do not rank Leinart inside the top 20 fantasy quarterbacks this season. However, utilizing an upside-based approach to drafting a backup quarterback remains the most advantageous draft strategy. As a result, Leinart emerges as a fantasy darkhorse, easily possessing the top receiving corps of the remaining available passers.

19. Matthew Stafford, Lions: Similar to Leinart, Stafford possesses tremendous potential value in 2010. In victory or defeat, the Lions will continue to emphasize their passing game, while the rapport between Stafford and Megatron should significantly improve this season.

20. David Garrard, Jaguars: Garrard ranked No. 16 in quarterback scoring, while possessing his best supporting cast of young receivers to date.

21. Kyle Orton, Broncos: Last season, Orton quietly ranked No. 15 amongst fantasy quarterbacks, but losing Marshall will not result in a repeat performance.

22. Matt Hasselbeck, Seahawks: Can new Hawks' head honcho Pete Carroll revive Seattle? Hasselbeck's hopes rest in the development of young receivers Deon Butler and Golden Tate, as well as some semblance of a serviceable ground game.

23. Vince Young, Titans: Young's 10-game stats in 2009 projected over the entire season would have placed the developing quarterback into a top-15 fantasy quarterback commodity.

24. Jason Campbell, Raiders: 20 touchdowns in Washington should translate to similar stats in Oakland.

The Rest
25. Matt Cassel, Chiefs: Given the Chiefs' mix of talent and inexperience across the board, uncertainty abounds for Cassel's fantasy value in 2010.

26. Chad Henne, Dolphins: With the arrival of Brandon Marhall, Henne could emerge as this year's Kyle Orton, a sleeper top-15 fantasy quarterback.

27. Mark Sanchez, Jets: Sanchez should continue to have plenty of red zone opportunities, while a slightly more balanced offense should emerge in the young QB's second season.

28. Josh Freeman, Bucs: Young quarterback, young receivers, some upside?

29. Matt Moore, Panthers: If Clausen's not handed the reins this season, Moore could become a sleeper top 20 fantasy quarterback in 2010.

30. Sam Bradford, Rams: Expect plenty of growing pains for Bradford.

31. Trent Edwards, Bills: You must be desperate.

32. Jake Delhomme, Browns: No way you are this desperate.

References: All statistics and player information as referenced on Pro-Football-Reference.com.