We here at Mocking the Draft put together a bracket to match up the top 32 rookie quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends drafted in April. Put simply, it's a NCAA tournament style bracket to help us decide which rookie will score the most fantasy points this coming season. If you want to see the updated bracket with the results of the first and second round, click here. Today's match up: Andrew Luck vs Brandon Weeden.
Fantasy Football Rookie Bracket Match Up: Andrew Luck Vs Brandon Weeden
Weeden has had to fight his way through to this stage, while Luck has soared through the first two rounds. Honestly, I expect the later to be repeated here.
Why vote for Luck?
Everyone knew he was going to be the number one pick for seemingly two years, that was a formality. Now, everyone knows he's going to be the week one starter for the Colts, this will be but a formality. He's been studying the Colts play book intently while waiting to get to work with the veterans. He'll know where and when to go with the ball, and have the likes of seasoned vet Reggie Wayne, along with rookie tight end duoCoby Fleener and Dwayne Allen among his targets. He'll be given full control of the offense, and won't be afraid to take a shot if he sees an opportunity. I fully expect fantasy points to be the next formality for Andrew Luck.
More after the jump.
Why vote against Luck?
He's been limited in the amount he's allowed to participate in minicamps and OTA's so far. Due to stupid rules, Luck is forced to stay away from the Colts facility while he's completing college and graduating. While other rookies have been with their new teams for a couple of months now, Luck is only just getting started with the vets. It remains to be seen just how much catching up he has to do.
Why vote for Weeden?
It looks like the Browns are Weeden's team. He will be starting and the inevitable outcome of a starting quarterback is fantasy points. If he can show some consistency at the quarterback position, his receivers are talented enough to produce solid numbers. Weeden put up nearly 5000 yards and 37 touchdowns in his last year at Oklahoma State, if he can manage even half of those numbers then he'll have had a very good rookie season.
Why vote against Weeden?
I still think Trent Richardson is going to be the workhorse of this team. The Browns will probably go run heavy, at least while Weeden makes his transition to the NFL. In goal line situations, they are going to run, not pass, meaning Richardson will get the touchdown points, not Weeden. Plus he's up against number one pick Andrew Luck, who despite being behind now, will probably be more ready come September.
Let us know who you voted for and why in the comments below.
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