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Brady might be 40 years old, but his recent play suggests he isn't slowing down one bit. Brady was a top-three fantasy quarterback in 2015 and 2017 and was third in fantasy points per game during his suspension-shortened 2016 campaign Brady led all passers in attempts (581) and yards (4,577) and ranked third in touchdowns (32) last season. Brady adds value with his incredible ability to protect the football (26 interceptions the past four seasons). Brady enters 2018 with a deep supporting cast that includes Rob Gronkowski, Jordan Matthews, James White, Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel, Chris Hogan and now-healthy Julian Edelman. Expect another elite fantasy season in New England's pass-heavy offense.
Rodgers missed nine games last season but was otherwise his usual dominant self, posting the second-most fantasy points among quarterbacks in his six full games. Rodgers has finished in the top two at the position in fantasy points and top six in passing touchdowns in seven of his past eight full seasons. Rodgers' game changed a bit last season, as he posted a career-low 7.0 average depth of throw (third-lowest at the position), and that figure might not rise much with Jordy Nelson out and Jimmy Graham in. Rodgers is now 34 years old and taking a more conservative approach, but he's still arguably the league's best player. He's your top option at quarterback in 2018.
Newton might have peaked in 2015, but he has still been a terrific fantasy quarterback for most of his seven-year career. Despite a slow start, Newton trailed only Russell Wilson in fantasy points last season. He threw 22 touchdowns (third-most of his career) but was intercepted 16 times (his most since 2011). Newton continues to struggle with accuracy but makes up for it with his elite rushing ability. He set new career highs in attempts (139) and yards (754) last season and has finished no lower than fourth among passers in carries, yards, OTD and touchdowns during his seven seasons. Powered by his rushing ability, Newton has been a top-four fantasy quarterback in five of his seven campaigns and is again a top option in 2018.
Wilson paced all quarterbacks in fantasy points last season after ranking no worse than 11th and no better than third in his first five seasons in the NFL. Wilson tossed a position-best 34 touchdowns and ran for three more. Seattle has been one of the league's pass-heaviest teams the past two seasons, but is expected to revert back to a run-first scheme in 2018, which figures to decrease Wilson's volume. Wilson, who has yet to miss a game in his career, has finished in the top three at the position in carries all six seasons. Wilson's underwhelming supporting cast, including one of the league's worst offensive lines, is a red flag, but his do-it-all ability and impressive durability make him a top-end fantasy QB.