Top Three QB's You Should Have Your Eye On

Going into the playoff stretch, it's important to be on the lookout for quality depth at some of the important skill positions. Quarterback, which many owners tend to neglect, is key come playoff time. While over a long season, the difference between Tom Brady and Drew Brees might be minimal, once in the playoffs, QB play doesn't average out. A big 3 TD game from your QB could be enough to win you a title. On that note, keep an eye on these three guys--undoubtedly floating around waiver wires. They're not necessarily starting material; but they might provide valuable depth:

1) Mike McMahon (Eagles)
With McNabb out in Philly, the other irishman, McMahon, is the man. Though he's started a handful of games in the league, he still strikes me as a bit raw (e.g., low completion percentage). But I still like him for three reasons: (a) He's mobile and makes big plays with his legs (he had 30 rushing yards and a rushing TD last week); (b) the Eagles' pass-happy west coast offense will give him plenty of chances to pass and thus put up points; and (c) he has pretty good matchups during the fantasy playoffs (NYG, at St Louis, at Arizona). Pick him up; he's a solid #2 and depending on your other QB matchups, you could probably start him and get solid points.

2) JP Losman (Bills)
Losman, to me, has turned the corner. You can see things slowly clicking for him. I think by about week 14, he's going to be a viable fantasy threat. He won't explode--but I like him to be in the neighborhood of 250 yards, 2 TD's. Week 15 the Bills play Denver at home--and I can see Losman playing his best game of the year. It would be a foolishly bold move to start him...but no guts, no glory, right?

3) Billy Volek (Titans)
It's only a matter of time before McNair's something or another breaks. Enter Volek. Home games against Houston (wk 14) and Seattle (wk 15) could be 300-400 yard games for him if he gets on the field. My recommendation--as soon as you hear of McNair getting banged up in the slightest, jump on Volek. You could end up riding him to a fantasy championship.