JaMarcus Russell has one fewer touchdown pass (four) than Peyton Manning, but that pales in comparison with the fact that Manning has thrown five interceptions to Russell's one. Think about that for a second.

Then there's Brett Favre, who threw more touchdowns in one game than Derek Anderson (three) and Marc Bulger (two) have tossed this season. Guess this is why quarterbacks shouldn't be drafted until the middle rounds.

Here's a quick look at what's going right and what's gone wrong with some of the quarterbacks around the league:

* Tom Brady, Patriots: Going home to Gisele after rehab might help him deal with the season-ending knee injury, but what about the rest of us?

* Tony Romo, Cowboys: The best quarterback so far, despite throwing a pick every game and losing a pair of fumbles.

* Drew Brees, Saints: Has thrown for at least 330 yards in four of five games, but has thrown two fewer TDs and one more interception than Romo.

* Donovan McNabb, Eagles: Has three touchdowns and two interceptions since Week 1. It should have been four touchdowns, but DeSean Jackson's premature celebration cost McNabb a monster touchdown and legions of fantasy players a victory in Week 2.

* Jay Cutler, Broncos: Was supposed to have a big game against Tampa Bay Sunday, but managed only one touchdown and 227 yards.

* Eli Manning, Giants: Has thrown only six touchdowns, despite playing for a team averaging 31.8 points.

* Kurt Warner, Cardinals: Being the only quarterback with multiple touchdowns each of the last 4 weeks was reason for celebration until he started hinting that he was contemplating retirement.

* Peyton Manning, Colts: Five touchdowns and five picks is not the stuff of first-round picks . . . unless the league you are in has 45 members.

* Aaron Rodgers, Packers: Has been a steal, but the shoulder injury that scared off many owners last week still is an issue.

* Philip Rivers, Chargers: Had nine touchdown passes after the first three games, but only one each in the last two.

* Jason Campbell, Redskins: The only regular quarterback without a pick, but has only six TDs in five games.

* Kyle Orton, Bears: Don't laugh. The guy has thrown seven TDs the last three games.

* Brett Favre, Jets: What is more impressive, that he leads the league with a 70.2 completion percent or that he turns 39 today?

* Carson Palmer, Bengals: Brian Griese has more touchdowns (four) than Palmer (three).

* Derek Anderson, Browns: absolute farm animal.

Stat of the week

Three up

* Michael Pittman, Broncos running back: Hate the opponent (Jacksonville), but Pittman is expected to see more action because of Selvin Young's groin injury.

* Shaun Suisham, Redskins kicker: If you're unhappy with the guy you drafted or he has a bye coming up, grab Suisham if he's available. Washington has favorable upcoming matchups against St. Louis, Cleveland and at Detroit.

Three down

* Darren McFadden, Raiders running back: Sit him while he recovers from a turf-toe injury. But as soon as McFadden proves he's healthy, get him back in the lineup. You know owner Al Davis wants to justify his rookie first-rounder.

* Willis McGahee, Ravens running back: Keeps getting touchdowns vultured by youngster Le'Ron McClain. This week, Baltimore starts a difficult stretch with five of the next six on the road. *

Ed Barkowitz, who has a fantasy hockey draft today at 1 p.m., is a fantasy football consultant for CBS3's Sunday morning Eagles pregame show. Send e-mail to fantasyfootball@phillynews.com.