Fantasy Football: Philip Rivers or Aaron Rodgers?

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Published: June 26, 2009

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... Rivers of the San Diego Chargers is being selected with the seventh pick in the fourth round, and Quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers is being taken two picks later in the fourth.

 

  But which one is better?

 

  We'll start with Rivers since he is the first man being taken.

  Last season, Rivers set new career highs for passing yards, (4,009), touchdowns, (34), completion percentage, (65.3 percent) and quarterback rating, (105.5).

  Compared to the rest of the NFL's QBs, Rivers finished first in terms of rating, tied for first in touchdown passes, fifth in passing yards and seventh in completion percentage.  Certainly these numbers make him a top five quarterback overall.

  Rivers achieved these numbers by being the commandor of a great, and star-studded offense.  He had sensational tight end Antonio Gates, emerging wideout Vincent Jackson, and solid vet Chris...

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