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Name (position, team)

Description

Pvs.

1

Adrian Peterson, RB, MIN

He’s the most-established of this year’s elite RBs.

X

2

Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, JAC

1389 total yards in ’08, likely to get at least 50 more carries.

X

3

Michael Turner, RB, ATL

Skills, speed and power.  Will get all of ATL’s rushing TDs.

X

4

Matt Forte, RB, CHI

1715 total yards as rookie.  Should probably be #1 w/ PPR.

X

5

Deangelo Williams, RB, CAR

Big play abilities make up for Jon Stewart bogarting red zone carries.

X

6

Steven Jackson, RB, STL

1421 total yards and 8 TDs in 12 games?  Will likely do even better in 2009.

X

7

Brian Westbrook, RB, PHI

1338 yards, 14 TDs in injury-marred year.  May see reduction in carries, but will make most of them.

X

8

Chris Johnson, RB, TEN

Hyper-Talented.  2008 offense returning.  ’08 Repeat?

X

9

Frank Gore, RB, SF

1409 in 14-game, unaccompanied year.  Nowhere to go but up w/ fullback reinvigoration.

X

10

Larry Fitzgerald, WR, ARI

2007+2008: 31 games, 196 receptions, 2840 yards, 22 TDs.

X

11

Steve Slaton, RB, HOU

Overshadowed by Johnson, he quietly notched 1659 yards and 10 TDs in rookie season.  Top 5 in PPR?

X

12

Marion Barber, RB, DAL

Averaged over 100 total ypg in ’08 before toe injury.

X

13

Brandon Jacobs, RB, NYG

Derrick Ward departure overhyped, but there’s no need.

X

14

Clinton Portis, RB, WAS

Gets carries.  Does stuff with them.

X

15

Calvin Johnson, WR, DET

1331 yards, 12 TDs in ’08. If he gets QB consistency, expect huge things from him in ’09.

X

16

Randy Moss, WR, NE

1008 yards, 11 TDs w/o Brady.  Nowhere to go but up.

X

17

Steve Smith, WR, CAR

Would be higher if I was confident in Delhomme.

X

18

Andre Johnson, WR, HOU

Fantasy Home Run Hitter.  Incredibly good.

X

19

Drew Brees, QB, NO

I wouldn’t draft him here, but expect to see him go here.

X

20

Peyton Manning, QB, IND

See above.

X

21

Tom Brady, QB, NE

See above again.

X

22

Roddy White, WR, ATL

Falls outside 15-18 guys, but can easily match numbers.

X

23

Greg Jennings, WR, GB

Rapport w/ Rodgers, but 9-10 TDs likely his cap.

X

24

Anquan Boldin, WR, ARI

Incredible fantasy PPG, but serious injury concern.

X

25

Ronnie Brown, RB, MIA

Same situation as MJD.  Chance to shine w/o Ricky.

X

26

Reggie Wayne, WR, IND

Avg. of 1246 yards, 8.4 TDs since 2004.

X

27

Kurt Warner, QB, ARI

Returns to excellent Arizona situation.

X

28

Tony Romo, QB, DAL

Will still perform, even w/o TO.

X

29

Phillip Rivers, QB, SD

Has proven that he can move the ball.  Norv agrees.

X

30

Aaron Rodgers, QB, GB

Excellent “rookie” season.  Could easily repeat.

X

31

Marshawn Lynch, RB, BUF

Will perform well…after suspension is served.

X

32

Ryan Grant, RB, GB

Has the skills.  Return to ’07 performance not impossible.

X

33

Marques Colston, WR, NO

More than capable of putting up 2007 numbers.

X

34

Dwayne Bowe, WR, KC

Cassel + New Coach = Better Bowe.

X

35

LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, SD

1440 rushing by SD last year.  LT will split this with Sproles.

X

36

Reggie Bush, RB, NO

Stiffening hands, injury issues, Pierre Thomas…still a good fantasy option.

X

37

Pierre Thomas, RB, NO

Looking to become the new Deuce McAllister.  4.8 YPC and he can catch.  Pierre + Reggie could be new Lendale + Chris.

X

38

Terrell Owens, WR, BUF

Has something to prove (again), and still has the gas left to do it.

X

39

Knowshon Moreno, RB, DEN

Climbs atop the Denver pileup.  Serious upside.

X

40

Larry Johnson, RB, KC

Jamal Charles and Kolby Smith weren’t good replacements.  Assuming no suspension, could come back big for KC.

X

41

Thomas Jones, RB, NYJ

A year older, weaker offense, but still all alone in that Jets backfield.  Value pick upside.

X

42

Chris Wells, RB, ARI

See ya, Mr. Hightower.  Beanie takes over as bruiser in Arizona.

X

43

Jason Witten, TE, DAL

Potential here to become #1 receiver in Dallas.

X

44

Antonio Gates, TE, SD

Still put up solid numbers, even with injuries.  ’09 bounce.

X

45

Kevin Smith, RB, DET

Clear #1 in Detroit, and could easily do better than 976 yards and 8 TDs if he gets some consistency at QB.

X

46

Brandon Marshall, WR, DEN

No Cutler cause for concern, but still incredible.

X

47

Wes Welker, WR, NE

Should be up around #30 in PPR leagues.  Shoo-in for 100 catches, 1000 yards.  Brady return likely brings TDs.

X

48

Antonio Bryant, WR, TB

Clearly has the skills, but troubled player more than capable of getting suspended, benched, or just quitting.

X

49

Jonathan Stewart, RB, CAR

Electrifying Deangelo made people forget about his 4.5 ypc, 10 TDs in rookie season.

X

50

Lendale White, RB, TEN

Role unclear with Johnson, but hard to argue with 15 TDs.

X

51

Vincent Jackson, WR, SD

Only 7 TDs in ‘08, but at 6-5, a serious red zone threat.

X

52

Darren McFadden, RB, OAK

First Raider on the board!  Physically talented, and Al Davis wants to use him.  Could be monstrous.

X

53

Santonio Holmes, WR, PIT

Super Bowl MVP clearly has skills.  Could be poised for Vincent Jackson-like breakout after strong postseason.

X

54

Roy Williams, WR, DAL

Showed flashes of his true skill in Detroit.  If he can’t do it now, he won’t ever do it.

X

55

Chad Johnson, WR, CIN

Ocho Cinco can still do it.  With Carson Palmer back, he probably will get back in shape.

X

56

TJ Houshmandzadeh, WR, SEA

It’s a new place, but he’s still got skills.  Don’t bank on him as a #1 WR, though.

X

57

Marshawn Lynch, RB, BUF

Clearly a great player…except in weeks 1-3.

X

58

Donovan McNabb, QB, PHI

Starts off the mid-tier of QBs.  Pouty passer has lava hot streaks and Antarctic cold streaks.

X

59

Matt Cassel, QB, KC

Jury still out on being a “system” player, but McDaniels knows how to handle him…and he can run.

X

60

Le’Ron McClain, RB, BAL

McClain the only consistent player in muddled BAL backfield.  Likely to come back as goal-line back.

X

61

Joseph Addai, RB, IND

Plummets with first round pick of Donald Brown.

X

62

Dallas Clark, TE, IND

Has established himself as a legit fantasy player.  No Marvin Harrison bodes well for him.

X

63

Santana Moss, WR, WAS

Finally has a rapport with Campbell.

X

64

Eddie Royal, WR, DEN

Convincing rookie campaign is a start to a good career.  New QB situation opens up opportunities.

X

65

Jay Cutler, QB, CHI

Obviously, he’s young and talented.  But DEN was far better offensively than CHI.  Still, the skill is indisputable.

X

66

Braylon Edwards, WR, CLE

Only a year removed from 1289 yards, 16 TDs.  Could come back strong.

X

67

Willie Parker, RB, PIT

Fast Willie has been allergic to endzone last two years. Still gets carries.

X

68

Donald Driver, WR, GB

5 consecutive 1000 seasons, still having trouble getting TDs.

X

69

Chris Wells, RB, ARI

See ya, Mr. Hightower. Move down there, Edge. Beanie is RB of ARI.

X

70

Michael Crabtree, WR, SF

Talented first-rounder is only guy to throw to in SF.

X

71

Cedric Benson, RB, CIN

2007 flop all alone in Cinci backfield. They’ll probably draft somebody and then he’ll fall off the map, though.

X

72

Hines Ward, WR, PIT

Slippery South Korean receiver coming off 1000 yard season.  Consistent performance makes him quality #3.

X

73

Bernard Berrian, WR, MIN

Did pretty well in Minnesota last season, all things considered.  Slides down in PPR, though.

X

74

Ben Roethlisberger, QB, PIT

Was near-elite two years back w/ 32 TDs.  But who knows what the Pittsburgh offense will be like in 2009?

X

75

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Does a great job of yanking down Addai.  Not clear how this will go.

X

76

Derrick Mason, WR, BAL

Age a concern, but the PPR wonder has performed.

X

77

Jerricho Cotchery, WR, NYJ

The sole option in New York has talent, but at the mercy of ugly QBs.

X

78

Lavernues Coles, WR, CIN

New situation, but Cinci is no stranger to a 1000 yard receiving duo.

X

79

Derrick Ward, RB, TB

Earnest Graham, Carnell Williams…but they didn’t sign him to have him on bench.

X

80

Jamal Lewis, RB, CLE

Three straight 1000 yard seasons, one-time record holder.  But he fell off the map last year, and can’t catch.

X

81

Lance Moore, WR, NO

Saints passing game is a crapshoot outside Colston, but Moore rose to the top last year.

X

82

Carson Palmer, QB, CIN

Was an elite QB entering last season.  Ugly situation in CIN, but still has that spiral.

X

83

Desean Jackson, WR, PHI

Rookie kick returner only had 2 receiving TDs, but big-play potential makes him valuable.

X

84

Anthony Gonzalez, WR, IND

People are going to expect big things from first rounder w/o Harrison.

X

85

Torry Holt, WR, JAC

“Greatest Show” veteran can finally give JAC a legit #1 WR.

X

86

Chris Cooley, TE, WAS

Dude was #4 TE in yards, but had 1 TD.  This will, hopefully, turn around.

X

87

Tony Gonzalez, TE, ATL

Ageless wonder has epic numbers…but I’m not confident about him in Atlanta.

X

88

Darren Sproles, RB, SD

MJD Jr. clearly the future in SD, and the future is soon

X

89

Kyle Orton, QB, DEN

Ya know…18 TDs last year…how’ll he be w/ Marshall and Royal?

X

90

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, NYG

Ward had 1025 yards last year as Jacobs’ backup.  Ahmad could do the same.

X

91

Steve Breaston, WR, ARI

1000+ yards last year, could repeat with Warner’s return.

X

92

Bobby Engram, WR, KC

Former top 15 WR starting over in KC.  Has the chance to shine w/ Cassel.

X

93

Matt Ryan, QB, ATL

Wasn’t all that great fantasy-wise, but somebody will buy high.

X

94

Patrick Crayton, WR, DAL

Roy Williams certainly not a guarantee, has a chance to become #1.

X

95

Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, OAK

DHB can run really fast.  Russell can throw really hard.  Do the math.

X

96

Hakeem Nicks, WR, NYG

Same boat as Crabtree.  Who else are they gonna throw to?

X

97

Felix Jones, RB, DAL

One of my favorite players last year.  If he ends up in a full-on timeshare, will be a beast.

X

98

Kenny Britt, WR, TEN

Once again, who else are they throwing to?

X

99

Davone Bess, WR, MIA

Emerged as Miami’s new Wes Welker in 2008, could be big in ‘09.

X

100

Shonn Greene, RB, NYJ

Third rounder looking to put Thomas Jones out of a job.

X