7 Quarterbacks With Easy Early-Season Matchups
Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams
| Opponent | 2013 Defensive Rank | 2013 Pass Defense Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Vikings | 30 | 31 |
| Week 2 | Buccaneers | 15 | 15 |
| Week 3 | Cowboys | 24 | 18 |
Similar to Kaepernick, Bradford is hurt by playing in the NFC West, but plays a relatively easy schedule during the first three weeks of the season. Bradford faces the Vikings' terrible pass defense in Week 1, a middle-of-the-pack Tampa Bay defense in Week 2, and the miserable Cowboys defense in Week 3.
Bradford, numberFire's 22nd-ranked quarterback, is not being drafted according to ADP, but could be worth a waiver wire pickup early if you're looking to stream the position. While Bradford does have to face the Rams NFC West division rivals each twice, the Rams play the AFC West and NFC East, two relatively weak defensive divisions, which could lead to Bradford putting up some good numbers in a few games. If he stays healthy, of course.
