If your anything like us, all this lockout and free agency talked has geared you up for what could be an interesting Fantasy Football season for sure. So finally training camps are in full swing, preseason games are set to begin shortly, and that means all of our fantasy drafts are coming soon. So now it is time to take your draft prep seriously.
Starting today we will release our current rankings, now that free agency has worked itself out. We will have all of our positional rankings, from offensive positional rankings, to defensive IDP rankings, and of course defense and special teams. Everything draft prep any one would ever need to be successful in their respective leagues.
Questions like will LeSean McCoy's stock be hurt with the Ronnie Brown signing, or just how good is Vincent Jackson. Any successful fantasy football season is a direct result of prepping for ones draft. So let us help you form your draft strategy and then help you through the regular season with waiver wire news, start and sit, and weekly positional rankings.
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Thursday, August 4, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Fantasy Football Sleeper
Every year there are guys who fly into the drafts under the radar, some known and some unknown. Here are some skill position guys we expect to be big fantasy guys this season.
Josh Freeman, Quarterback, TB, this guys made big plays last year and he is surrounded by targets and play makers.
Mark Sanchez, Quarterback, NYJ, possibly throwing to Plaxico this year, expect him to continue to progress. He makes smart plays.
Roy Helu, RB, Wash, the rookie Runningback is set to be in a Runningback by committee with Ryan Torain, Torain can't stay healthy so expect good production.
Mikel LeShoure, RB, Det, another rookie splitting time, the Lions have Jahvid Best who is a big play maker but LeShoure could be the teams work horse.
Jonnathon Stewart, RB, Carolina, DeAngelo Williams is expected to be gone, so he will be the premier Runningback.
Julio Jones, Wr, ATL, Atlanta gave up 4 draft pics to move up and grab this guy. With Roddy white and Tony Gonzalez ATL will be putting the ball in the air. Jones is 6-3 220 pounds and physical he is going to be a monster!
Greg Little, Wr, Cle, he is expected by people with in the organization to become McCoys go to guy.
Mike Thomas, Wr, Jax, in his second year he became Garrards go to guy, this season expect much of the same with improvements.
Jacoby Ford, Wr, Oakland, Ford is just explosive, he will score you points as a reciever and a return man.
Josh Freeman, Quarterback, TB, this guys made big plays last year and he is surrounded by targets and play makers.
Mark Sanchez, Quarterback, NYJ, possibly throwing to Plaxico this year, expect him to continue to progress. He makes smart plays.
Roy Helu, RB, Wash, the rookie Runningback is set to be in a Runningback by committee with Ryan Torain, Torain can't stay healthy so expect good production.
Mikel LeShoure, RB, Det, another rookie splitting time, the Lions have Jahvid Best who is a big play maker but LeShoure could be the teams work horse.
Jonnathon Stewart, RB, Carolina, DeAngelo Williams is expected to be gone, so he will be the premier Runningback.
Julio Jones, Wr, ATL, Atlanta gave up 4 draft pics to move up and grab this guy. With Roddy white and Tony Gonzalez ATL will be putting the ball in the air. Jones is 6-3 220 pounds and physical he is going to be a monster!
Greg Little, Wr, Cle, he is expected by people with in the organization to become McCoys go to guy.
Mike Thomas, Wr, Jax, in his second year he became Garrards go to guy, this season expect much of the same with improvements.
Jacoby Ford, Wr, Oakland, Ford is just explosive, he will score you points as a reciever and a return man.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings
1.) Aaron Rodgers, he Is consistent he has big playmakers and he will have Ryan Grant back to
Help keep the secondary honest. I think the Green Bay offense will put up huge numbers this year.
2.) Michael Vick, he is probably number 1 on most list, and after a year like last it is deserved. Personally I won't touch him, though I don't doubt he will put up some numbers, the risk of him being injured is to high.
3.) Peyton Manning, his weapons are all back, but some concern of the runningbacks, and offensive line. But he is Peyton Manning.
4.) phillip Rivers, the amount of weapons the chargers have is astonishing, if they get better production from the backfield, and if they make the Vincent Jackson situation work, this could be his best season.
5.) Tom Brady, alot of targets for Tom again this year may not have another 36td and 4int season but you know Tom Brady will find his receivers.
6.) Drew Brees, I dont expect another 22int's, Brees will be hungry for redemption after last year
7.) Ben Rothlisberger, no offseason personal distraction for him, I think big ben may have a career year, him and mike Wallace are going to do big things this season!
8.) Matt Schaub, he burnt allot of fantasy owners early last year, including me, but he had a great 2nd half of the season. And he is throwing to Andrea Johnson, Owen Wilson, Arisn Foster.
9.) Tony Romo, his collar bone won't be a problem, he has big weapons around him, bit can Dez Bryant and miles Austin co exist?
10.)Josh Freeman, He has good targets, big play receiver and tightend, and this guy has some wheels so he will get you some rush yards, he finished 2nd for QB rushing behind Vick last year.
I would say if In your draft if your coming into the last few rounds and you like your positional players and need a back up QB get Tim Tebow!
Fantasy Football Defense/Special Teams Combo Rankings
In some leagues that do defense and special teams combo scoring, you must have a the defense in order to get return points. This confuses allot of people if your in a league like this you don't want to draft a WR or RB because of there return threat because you will not get points for there returns. Basically if I was in a league like this and say I have Josh Cribs, well if cribs returns 3 punts for 185 yards and scored once, I won't get points for any of that, I will only get points for what Cribs did while on the offensive side of the ball. Then whoever, if anyone, in my league has the browns defense would get the points for his or anyone on Clevelands team. Seriously be sure you know your leagues scoring inside and out! So here are our top defensive and special team combo rankings.
1.) Packers
2.) Steelers
3.) Jets
4.) Bears
5.) Eagles
6.) Ravens
7.) Patriots
8.) Falcons
9.) Raiders
10.) Chiefs
11.) Chargers
12.) Saints
13.) Giants
14.) Cowboys
15.) Browns
1.) Packers
2.) Steelers
3.) Jets
4.) Bears
5.) Eagles
6.) Ravens
7.) Patriots
8.) Falcons
9.) Raiders
10.) Chiefs
11.) Chargers
12.) Saints
13.) Giants
14.) Cowboys
15.) Browns
Fantasy Football PPR Leagues Tightend Rankings
2011 fantasy football tight end PPR rankings
Tight end is a position that if played right you can pull away in week to week match up's. In most cases games are close so this is where you can really begin to separate yourself. Here is our 2011 fantasy football tight end PPR rankings.
1.) Antonio Gates, SD
2.) Dallas Clark, IND
3.) Vernon Davis, SF
4.) Jason Witten, Dal
5.) Jermichael Finley, GB
6.) Owen Daniels, Hou
7.) Mercedes Lewis, Jax
8.) Kellen Winslow, TB
9.) Zachary Miller, Oak
10) Brandon Pettigrew, Det
11) Tony Gonzalez, ATL
12) Jimmy Graham, NO
13) Ben Watson, Cle
14) Dustin Keller, NYJ
15) Tony Moeaki, KC
Fantasy Football PPR Runningback Rankings
PPR leagues change everything! It can take a Runningback in the low teens normally and project him into the top 5. Here are our 2011 fantasy football runningback's rankings for all PPR leagues.
1.)Arson Foster, while Im not sold he will produce another 2000 total yards this season he will get allot of carries, and he caught 66 passes last season for over 600 yards.
2.)LeSean McCoy, in non PPR league's McCoy isn't this far up the board but this guy caught 78 balls last year for over 600 yards. Then hit for over 1000 rushing yards.
3.)Maurice Jones-Drew, people maybe scarred of Rashard Jennings steal carries this year, I say don't be. The hold out also will push Jennings progression. With year long knee problem's and what was considered a down year he produced over 1600 total yard with 7 td's. He missed a few games keep in mind too. Knee is fixed and I think you can expect larger output across the board for this guy.
4.)Chris Johnson, he may of only had 200 yards receiving but he had 44 catches, he will put up big numbers again this year.
5.)Jamaal Charles, 1900 total yards last year, people are scarred to take him because of Thomas jones being there, he will get his game in and game out, and too be honest so won't Jones, but I would put jones in the mid to late 20's. Honestly I feel like he could be the best Runningback option, but we will have to see what happens. But I've heard there is a chance jones could be on his way out if that is the case rank him 1 or 2
6.)Adrian Peterson, his receiving numbers will improve this year, as will his carries, as long has he holds onto the football.
7.)Ray Rice, slow start last year but he got it going finally. Expect good things this year from a guy who pulled in 63 receptions last season.
8.)Darren McFadden, last season 1600+ yards with 10 TD's. 500 yards through the air, he was targeted 61 times. If Bush isn't there he could easily be a top 5 guy!
9.)Frank Gore, though he had a down season last year, plus injury problems, he still racked up 1300 total yards, he will be healthy and hungry!
10)Peyton Hillis, 1200 yards rushing 11 TD's and 61 grabs for 477 yards with 2 more TD's not bad for a 'fullback'
11)Steven Jackson, last year with a rookie QB he went over 1200 yards with 6 rushing TD's, and 383 receiving yards. He still has some good years
12)Matt Forte, the only way I would suggest drafting him is if your in a PPR league, he had 51 grabs for 547 yards and 3 TD's. He did rush for over 1000 yards with 6 TD's.
Curious who I missed, who you guys think I left off here! Leave a comment or click our message board and start a thread.
How PPR leagues change rankings
When talking about a PPR league everything changes as far as rankings and draft strategy goes. If in a PPR league a top receiver could be a safe way to go with your first pick, depending on your QB point set up and if any of the RB's left are catching threats.
Think about it a wideout can go out catch 8 balls for 60 yards, and he got you 14 points with out a score. PPR scoring makes Wes Welker easily a top 7 receiver, and a guy like Dallas Clark look better than he already does. Some people say these leagues are for beginners but if you find it fun then do it, that is why we play!
A PPR league can transform a sad fantasy day into a pretty good day, but like I said, it changes all the rankings. We will now move into ranking WR TE and RB for all PPR leagues. You maybe asking why are we re ranking Runningbacks, well your still getting your points per possession so it changes the RB's as well. For me if your in a PPR league Adrian Peterson falls bellow Maurice Jones-Drew and maybe abit further.
So check back and we will get all this out in the next few days!! Also if anyone has any fantasy questions please email us at the link on the page and we will answer on a column, and we will answer all questions!
Think about it a wideout can go out catch 8 balls for 60 yards, and he got you 14 points with out a score. PPR scoring makes Wes Welker easily a top 7 receiver, and a guy like Dallas Clark look better than he already does. Some people say these leagues are for beginners but if you find it fun then do it, that is why we play!
A PPR league can transform a sad fantasy day into a pretty good day, but like I said, it changes all the rankings. We will now move into ranking WR TE and RB for all PPR leagues. You maybe asking why are we re ranking Runningbacks, well your still getting your points per possession so it changes the RB's as well. For me if your in a PPR league Adrian Peterson falls bellow Maurice Jones-Drew and maybe abit further.
So check back and we will get all this out in the next few days!! Also if anyone has any fantasy questions please email us at the link on the page and we will answer on a column, and we will answer all questions!
Fantasy Football Defense rankings
For the rest of you who get special teams points only if you own, and start the player that score, rather than obtaining them through the defense this list is for you guys! Having a good defense with a favorable match up can steal up 15-20 points and in most leagues,(minus ppr leagues because those scores can be in the high 170's) that is enough to pull away from you opponent. I always like to play with that waiver line when it come to defenses. If your defense is on by or they have a unfavorable match up don't release your team and expect them to be sitting there next week waiting. Im always telling people if someone does that too pick there team up, if you can afford to drop a bench player. Sometimes the best offense is a defense, or in this case blocking someone out from a good defensive option. That really applies to all positions but we will talk about that more soon. So here is our list of the top 15 defenses. Now soon we will post all our list in a printable form with the top 35-50 at each position then a top 200, so you can take them with you too your draft. Are list will also separate for people in PPR leagues and people playing in a defensive/ special teams combo league, because believe it or not those to things make huge differences in were a player sits value wise. So here we go.....
1.)Green Bay, the got play makers on the defensive side!
2.)Pittsburgh
3.)New York Jets
4.)Baltimore, maybe getting up there in age but they still intimidate for a reason
5.)Philadelphia
6.)Chicago Bears
7.)New England, They just make plays
8.)San Diego
9.)New York Giants
10)Dallas Cowboys
11)Arizona, believe it or not they are strong on this side of the ball
12)Detroit Lions
13)Minnesota
14)New Orleans
15)Cleveland Browns, great secondary expect a new way in Cleveland this year
1.)Green Bay, the got play makers on the defensive side!
2.)Pittsburgh
3.)New York Jets
4.)Baltimore, maybe getting up there in age but they still intimidate for a reason
5.)Philadelphia
6.)Chicago Bears
7.)New England, They just make plays
8.)San Diego
9.)New York Giants
10)Dallas Cowboys
11)Arizona, believe it or not they are strong on this side of the ball
12)Detroit Lions
13)Minnesota
14)New Orleans
15)Cleveland Browns, great secondary expect a new way in Cleveland this year
Fantasy Football IDP Rankings
Here are our top 10 in the IDP picks. Typical IDP league's draft a defensive lineman a linebacker and a DB. Allot of people like these league's better because rather than an entire defense it take's much more research to get points from this point style.
Defensive lineman
1.)Jared Allen, Min
2.)Justin Tuck, NYG
3.)Julius Peppers, CHI
4.)Trent Cole, Phi
5.)Ndamukong Suh, Det
6.)Psi Omenyiora, Nyg
7.)Robert Mathis, IND
8.)Elvis Dumervil, Den
9.)Terrell Suggs, BAL
10.)Charles Johnson, Car
LINEBACKERS
1.)Patrick Willis, SF
2.)Paul Posluszny,Buf
3.)Jerod Mayo, NE
4.)Ray Lewis, Bal
5.)Brian Urlaxher, Chi
6.)Lawrence Timmons,Pit
7.)DJ Williams, Den
8.)Chad Greenway, Min
9.)Derrick Johnson, KC
10.)Brian Cushing, HOU
Defensivebacks
1.)Eric Berry KC
2.)LaRon Landry, Was
3.)Devin McCourty, NE
4.)TJ Ward, CLE
5.)Michael Griffin, Ten
6.) Charles Woodson, GB
7.)DeAngelo Hall, Was
8.)Tyvon Branch, Oak
9.)Joe Haden, CLE
10.)Troy Polamalu,Pit
How ever you choose your IDP guys, be sure not to be affraid to us the waiver wire and or you bench. In fantasy football every point can be the difference!
Defensive lineman
1.)Jared Allen, Min
2.)Justin Tuck, NYG
3.)Julius Peppers, CHI
4.)Trent Cole, Phi
5.)Ndamukong Suh, Det
6.)Psi Omenyiora, Nyg
7.)Robert Mathis, IND
8.)Elvis Dumervil, Den
9.)Terrell Suggs, BAL
10.)Charles Johnson, Car
LINEBACKERS
1.)Patrick Willis, SF
2.)Paul Posluszny,Buf
3.)Jerod Mayo, NE
4.)Ray Lewis, Bal
5.)Brian Urlaxher, Chi
6.)Lawrence Timmons,Pit
7.)DJ Williams, Den
8.)Chad Greenway, Min
9.)Derrick Johnson, KC
10.)Brian Cushing, HOU
Defensivebacks
1.)Eric Berry KC
2.)LaRon Landry, Was
3.)Devin McCourty, NE
4.)TJ Ward, CLE
5.)Michael Griffin, Ten
6.) Charles Woodson, GB
7.)DeAngelo Hall, Was
8.)Tyvon Branch, Oak
9.)Joe Haden, CLE
10.)Troy Polamalu,Pit
How ever you choose your IDP guys, be sure not to be affraid to us the waiver wire and or you bench. In fantasy football every point can be the difference!
Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings
When drafting a kicker you want to be sure you get a guy the is part of an offense that moves the ball, and you want the kicker to be accurate. You would expect a guy like Nare Kaeding from San Diego to be a big producing kicker, but he misses and don't get allot of chances. A few pieces of advice, don't wait until the last round to take a kicker, though a kicker isn't a huge scorer, the right kicker can give you 8-12 points a week that sort of production is more than allot of Tightends. Another piece of advice don't be afraid to use the waiver line for kickers. I have in many cases had 2 kickers in my line up. If your starter is on bye or in a tough match up picking up a kicker with a good match up can help score you those extra points needed to win.
Here are our rankings:
1.)Sabastian Janikowski, Oakland
2.)Stephen Goatkowski, NE
3.)David Akers, PHI
4.)Neil Rackers, hou, he was great in Zona, he will be in Houston
5.)Adan Vinatieri, IND
6.)Josh Brown, Stl
7.)Matt Bryan, Atl
8.)Billy Cundiff, Bal
9.)Garret Hartley, NO
10.)Dan Carpenter, Mia
11.)Ron Bironas, Ten
12.)Nick Folk, NYJ
13.) Nate Kaeding, SD
14.)Mason Crosby, GB
15.)Ryan Succop, KC
Here are our rankings:
1.)Sabastian Janikowski, Oakland
2.)Stephen Goatkowski, NE
3.)David Akers, PHI
4.)Neil Rackers, hou, he was great in Zona, he will be in Houston
5.)Adan Vinatieri, IND
6.)Josh Brown, Stl
7.)Matt Bryan, Atl
8.)Billy Cundiff, Bal
9.)Garret Hartley, NO
10.)Dan Carpenter, Mia
11.)Ron Bironas, Ten
12.)Nick Folk, NYJ
13.) Nate Kaeding, SD
14.)Mason Crosby, GB
15.)Ryan Succop, KC
Fantasy Football Tightend Rankings
The Tightend position is very under rated in fantasy football. A consistent Tightend can be the difference between a playoff run, and a middle of the pack fantasy line up. Allot of fantasy owners over look this position, and end up getting 2-3 points a week out of that slot, this is where a owner who does there research can gain some ground and pull away from the average fantasy football owner. Now our TE rankings are based on a league that doesn't include PPR in there scoring system, if you are in a PPR league adjust accordingly we will be releasing a list of ppr rankings for RB, WR, TE soon
1.)Vernon Davis, he is the #1 target for his team, he is consistent and reliable. If your in a ppr league his value is even greater.
2.) Dallas Clark, Indy has serious O-line concerns expect allot of dumps and he can make plays!
3.) Antonio Gates, he will score double digits weekly.
4.) Jason Witten, the only guy on This team I trust.
5.) Jermichael Finley, he will be hungry this season, and healthy!
6.) Mercedes Lewis, he broke out last season and he will continue to improve
7.) Zach Miller, he was inconsistent last season but I believe he is ready for a break out year.
8.) Jimmy Graham, NO, they pass allot and he has moved into there #1 TE
9.) Dustin Keller, expect his red zone targets to increase
10.) Owen Daniels, this is Finally going to be his season!
Guys we are down on Chris Cooley, and Tony Gonzalez. Age and a lack of offensive production will decrease there value. Cooley could be great but not in this offense. A few guys to watch Jermaine Gresham, depending on Palmer he could become a household name by seasons end. Brandon pettigrew, the lions are going to move the ball this year if Mathew Stafford stays healthy watch out he can be a top 5 guy. Now the 2 guys in New England, Aaron Hernandez, Rob Gronkowski, these guys will be valuable but only as a fill in role. I wouldn't suggest drafting either of these guys as you number 1 TE but I would recommend drafting either of them as a bench guy. They both will have weeks were they pay off huge! Be sure to read the rest of our rankings tFhrough are archive, kickers return guys defense and IDP coming soon.
1.)Vernon Davis, he is the #1 target for his team, he is consistent and reliable. If your in a ppr league his value is even greater.
2.) Dallas Clark, Indy has serious O-line concerns expect allot of dumps and he can make plays!
3.) Antonio Gates, he will score double digits weekly.
4.) Jason Witten, the only guy on This team I trust.
5.) Jermichael Finley, he will be hungry this season, and healthy!
6.) Mercedes Lewis, he broke out last season and he will continue to improve
7.) Zach Miller, he was inconsistent last season but I believe he is ready for a break out year.
8.) Jimmy Graham, NO, they pass allot and he has moved into there #1 TE
9.) Dustin Keller, expect his red zone targets to increase
10.) Owen Daniels, this is Finally going to be his season!
Guys we are down on Chris Cooley, and Tony Gonzalez. Age and a lack of offensive production will decrease there value. Cooley could be great but not in this offense. A few guys to watch Jermaine Gresham, depending on Palmer he could become a household name by seasons end. Brandon pettigrew, the lions are going to move the ball this year if Mathew Stafford stays healthy watch out he can be a top 5 guy. Now the 2 guys in New England, Aaron Hernandez, Rob Gronkowski, these guys will be valuable but only as a fill in role. I wouldn't suggest drafting either of these guys as you number 1 TE but I would recommend drafting either of them as a bench guy. They both will have weeks were they pay off huge! Be sure to read the rest of our rankings tFhrough are archive, kickers return guys defense and IDP coming soon.
Fantasy Football Reciever Rankings
1.) Andre Johnson, he is constant year to year expect the norm from him.
2.) Calvin Johnson, 12 TD's last year, with a healthy Matthew Stafford the lions will be moving the ball next season!
3.) Greg Jennings, I took Jim early last year and it paid off I will do it again this season, I believe he will produce monster numbers this season
4.)DeSean Jackson, 1000 yards last year with only 47 grabs, he will have more receptions yards and TD's this year and if you get return points then he is a big time fantasy player!
5.) Roddy White, he will consistently put up 10+ points!
6.) Mike Wallace, he is a premier talent, him and big Ben will connect early and often this year.
7.) Dwayne Bowe, he may not match his 15 tds this season but KC will move the ball through him.
8.)Reggie Wayne, he is getting older but he still runs great routes and the guy throwing to him is Payton manning.
9.) Hakeem Nicks, guy is a beast just like Calvin Johnson, one down fall is he is injury prone.
10.) Mike Williams, Bucs, huge red zone target and now that the Bucs have got a running game that can move the ball that should open him up for some big play's.
A few guys I'm scarred of taking to early Larry fitzgeral, just because we don't know who there signal caller will be. Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Im not sure they can co-exist.
A few guys I like Kenny Britt, Brandson Lloyd, I gambled on him last year and it paid off big time, I believe he can put up good numbers again!
And then there is Vincent Jackson, if he gets traded or if the chargers figure out how to make him happy and he plays the entire season I think he belongs ranked at number 4.! He could lead the league in allot of categories if he plays a hole season!
Be sure to check out our past blogs for our QB and RB rankings!
2.) Calvin Johnson, 12 TD's last year, with a healthy Matthew Stafford the lions will be moving the ball next season!
3.) Greg Jennings, I took Jim early last year and it paid off I will do it again this season, I believe he will produce monster numbers this season
4.)DeSean Jackson, 1000 yards last year with only 47 grabs, he will have more receptions yards and TD's this year and if you get return points then he is a big time fantasy player!
5.) Roddy White, he will consistently put up 10+ points!
6.) Mike Wallace, he is a premier talent, him and big Ben will connect early and often this year.
7.) Dwayne Bowe, he may not match his 15 tds this season but KC will move the ball through him.
8.)Reggie Wayne, he is getting older but he still runs great routes and the guy throwing to him is Payton manning.
9.) Hakeem Nicks, guy is a beast just like Calvin Johnson, one down fall is he is injury prone.
10.) Mike Williams, Bucs, huge red zone target and now that the Bucs have got a running game that can move the ball that should open him up for some big play's.
A few guys I'm scarred of taking to early Larry fitzgeral, just because we don't know who there signal caller will be. Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Im not sure they can co-exist.
A few guys I like Kenny Britt, Brandson Lloyd, I gambled on him last year and it paid off big time, I believe he can put up good numbers again!
And then there is Vincent Jackson, if he gets traded or if the chargers figure out how to make him happy and he plays the entire season I think he belongs ranked at number 4.! He could lead the league in allot of categories if he plays a hole season!
Be sure to check out our past blogs for our QB and RB rankings!
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