2009 Fantasy Football Player Profile-Ben Roethlisberger

QB Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers

2008 Stats: 3301 passing yards, 19 total TDs, 15 INTs
Projected 2009 Stats: 3287 passing yards, 29 total TDs, 13 INTs
Projected Fantasy Round: 3rd Round
Quarterbacks to be picked ahead of Ben Roethlisberger: Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, etc.

Fantasy Outlook:

Why you should draft Ben Roethlisberger:  Over the last three seasons, Roethlisberger has averaged 3322 passing yards and 24 total touchdowns.   Last season Big Ben surpassed 300 passing yards in three games, and he threw for multiple scores in five contests.

Why you may want to stay away from drafting Ben Roethlisberger: In 2008, Roethlisberger had three games where he threw multiple picks, including Week 8 where he was intercepted four times.  In addition, he went from throwing 32 touchdowns in 2007, to tossing a humble 17 touchdowns in 2008.

Bottom Line: Big Ben is an upper tier fantasy quarterback, and he can be penciled in for 3000 passing yards and at least 19 total touchdowns.