In week 1 of the NFL season, fanatsy owners around the world gasped along with Patriots fans.  They saw that most popular fantasy quarterback in 2008, Tom Brady, go down with a season ending knee injury.

Going into week 2, you need to fill that void at QB. Where can you go? Do you want a permanent solution, or go on a week to week basis?  Here are some solutions.

Matt Cassel, QB, New England Patriots

Cassell is the hottest comodity in the free agent market this week and why not?  He inherits the throme of Tom Brady and the weapons that come with it.   Cassel threw for 152 yards and a TD against the Chiefs in week 1.  With receivers Wes Welker and Randy Moss, Cassel should produce consistent fantasy numbers in his new role.

Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons

How many quarterbacks can say they completed their first pass ever thrown for a 50 yard touchdown?  The answer is very few.  In his first game in the NFL, you can add Matt Ryan to that list.  Ryan was 9 of 13 for 161 yards including a 50 yard strike to Michael Jenkins in his debut as Falcons signal caller.  The Falcons' running game looks great as well with Michael Turner.  As defenses prepare to stop the rushing attack, Ryan could have less pressure to throw the ball down field.


Chad Pennington, QB, Miami Dolphins

Was it really a surprise that Chad kept the undermanned Dolphins close in the week 1 loss to the Jets?  Chad is a fierce competitor and a consummate professional.  He has the will to win even if its with a rebuilding franchise.  Pennington threw for 251 yards and 2 TDs against the Jets on Sunday.  If the Dolphins can get there running game going behind Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown, Pennington can do big things for the Dolphins and provide some much needed veteran leadership.