2009 Fantasy Football Draft Guide

2009 Fantasy Football Downloadable Draft Kit Early Draft Preparation Guide | football.cbssports.com Updated: July 27, 2009

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Table Of Contents Top 200 ................................................................................................................................................................................................5 Player Rankings/Auction Values................................................................................................................................................... 6-8 2009 Projections ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9-19 Player Profiles............................................................................................................................................................................. 20-64 Mock Drafts ................................................................................................................................................................................. 65-73 Draft Prep Advice Columns ..................................................................................................................................................... 74-105 2008 Final Statistics .............................................................................................................................................................. 107-113 2008 Red Zone Statistics ...................................................................................................................................................... 114-115 2008 Yards From Scrimmage Leaders ........................................................................................................................................116 2008 Targets Leaders ....................................................................................................................................................................117 2008 Total Touches Leaders ........................................................................................................................................................118

Letter From The Editor For those of you who have become accustomed to preparing for your Fantasy Football draft with our awardwinning Fantasy Football Owner’s Manual and Guide (we thank you), we’ve got good news and bad news.

First, we’ve decided to focus our preseason editorial efforts exclusively in the online space, so you won’t find our magazine in bookstores this summer. The good news? Our online draft prep content will be as expansive and thorough as ever, starting with this Downloadable Draft Kit. What makes these draft kits so valuable to Fantasy owners is the fact that a.) it doesn’t cost you anything, and b.) we can update it whenever we feel the need, which means essentially every single day. If we wake up one morning and decide that Andre Johnson is a better Fantasy option than Larry Fitzgerald, we can reflect it in our rankings.

So we thank you for trusting our staff of Fantasy writers and their opinions as you gear up for another great and entertaining Fantasy season. We’ll spend the entire offseason generating columns, rankings, projections and mock drafts to assist you in your quest to dominate your league(s). We’ll be updating this Draft Kit right up until Week 1, so don’t hesitate to check back with us.

Good luck this season!

Peter Madden Managing Editor, Fantasy Sports

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Top 200 1. Adrian Peterson, RB, MIN 2. Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, JAC 3. Matt Forte, RB, CHI 4. Michael Turner, RB, ATL 5. DeAngelo Williams, RB, CAR 6. Frank Gore, RB, SF 7. Steve Slaton, RB, HOU 8. Chris Johnson, RB, TEN 9. Steven Jackson, RB, STL 10. Larry Fitzgerald, WR, ARI 11. Drew Brees, QB, NO 12. Andre Johnson, WR, HOU 13. Marion Barber, RB, DAL 14. Calvin Johnson, WR, DET 15. Randy Moss, WR, NE 16. Brian Westbrook, RB, PHI 17. LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, SD 18. Peyton Manning, QB, IND 19. Tom Brady, QB, NE 20. Clinton Portis, RB, WAS 21. Reggie Wayne, WR, IND 22. Philip Rivers, QB, SD 23. Brandon Jacobs, RB, NYG 24. Greg Jennings, WR, GB 25. Anquan Boldin, WR, ARI 26. Roddy White, WR, ATL 27. Marques Colston, WR, NO 28. Steve Smith, WR, CAR 29. Aaron Rodgers, QB, GB 30. Kurt Warner, QB, ARI 31. Brandon Marshall, WR, DEN 32. Dwayne Bowe, WR, KC 33. Tony Romo, QB, DAL 34. Wes Welker, WR, NE 35. Pierre Thomas, RB, NO 36. Kevin Smith, RB, DET 37. Vincent Jackson, WR, SD 38. Terrell Owens, WR, BUF 39. Roy E. Williams, WR, DAL 40. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, WR, SEA 41. Donovan McNabb, QB, PHI 42. Ryan Grant, RB, GB 43. Marshawn Lynch, RB, BUF 44. Darren McFadden, RB, OAK 45. Ronnie Brown, RB, MIA 46. Larry Johnson, RB, KC 47. Thomas Jones, RB, NYJ 48. Joseph Addai, RB, IND 49. LenDale White, RB, TEN 50. Willie Parker, RB, PIT 51. Matt Schaub, QB, HOU 52. Dallas Clark, TE, IND 53. Jason Witten, TE, DAL 54. Antonio Bryant, WR, TB 55. Reggie Bush, RB, NO 56. Knowshon Moreno, RB, DEN 57. Jonathan Stewart, RB, CAR 58. Antonio Gates, TE, SD 59. Tony Gonzalez, TE, ATL 60. Beanie Wells, RB, ARI 61. Matt Ryan, QB, ATL 62. Derrick Ward, RB, TB 63. Santonio Holmes, WR, PIT 64. Donald Brown, RB, IND 65. Chad Ochocinco, WR, CIN 66. Lee Evans, WR, BUF 67. Eddie Royal, WR, DEN

68. DeSean Jackson, WR, PHI 69. Bernard Berrian, WR, MIN 70. Hines Ward, WR, PIT 71. Jay Cutler, QB, CHI 72. Braylon Edwards, WR, CLE 73. Matt Cassel, QB, KC 74. Laveranues Coles, WR, CIN 75. Cedric Benson, RB, CIN 76. Darren Sproles, RB, SD 77. Steve Breaston, WR, ARI 78. Earnest Graham, RB, TB 79. Donald Driver, WR, GB 80. Lance Moore, WR, NO 81. Jerricho Cotchery, WR, NYJ 82. Carson Palmer, QB, CIN 83. Santana Moss, WR, WAS 84. Jamal Lewis, RB, CLE 85. Devin Hester, WR, CHI 86. Greg Olsen, TE, CHI 87. Ben Roethlisberger, QB, PIT 88. Willis McGahee, RB, BAL 89. Ray Rice, RB, BAL 90. Dustin Keller, TE, NYJ 91. Anthony Gonzalez, WR, IND 92. Chris Cooley, TE, WAS 93. John Carlson, TE, SEA 94. Tim Hightower, RB, ARI 95. Kellen Winslow, TE, TB 96. Felix Jones, RB, DAL 97. Kevin Walter, WR, HOU 98. Donnie Avery, WR, STL 99. Leon Washington, RB, NYJ 100. Jerious Norwood, RB, ATL 101. Fred Jackson, RB, BUF 102. Chester Taylor, RB, MIN 103. Ted Ginn Jr., WR, MIA 104. Julius Jones, RB, SEA 105. LeSean McCoy, RB, PHI 106. Matt Hasselbeck, QB, SEA 107. Kyle Orton, QB, DEN 108. Owen Daniels, TE, HOU 109. Steelers DST 110. Nate Washington, WR, TEN 111. Torry Holt, WR, JAC 112. Mark Clayton, WR, BAL 113. Isaac Bruce, WR, SF 114. Steve Smith, WR, NYG 115. Kevin Boss, TE, NYG 116. Eli Manning, QB, NYG 117. Nate Burleson, WR, SEA 118. Percy Harvin, WR, MIN 119. Patrick Crayton, WR, DAL 120. Ricky Williams, RB, MIA 121. Shaun Hill, QB, SF 122. Trent Edwards, QB, BUF 123. Jamaal Charles, RB, KC 124. Sammy Morris, RB, NE 125. Fred Taylor, RB, NE 126. Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, NYG 127. Michael Bush, RB, OAK 128. Muhsin Muhammad, WR, CAR 129. Jeremy Maclin, WR, PHI 130. Chris Chambers, WR, SD 131. Visanthe Shiancoe, TE, MIN 132. Giants DST 133. Michael Crabtree, WR, SF 134. Vikings DST http://fantasynews.cbssports.com

135. Rashard Mendenhall, RB, PIT 136. Maurice Morris, RB, DET 137. Titans DST 138. T.J. Duckett, RB, SEA 139. LeRon McClain, RB, BAL 140. Brian Robiskie, WR, CLE 141. Ravens DST 142. Shonn Greene, RB, NYJ 143. Jerome Harrison, RB, CLE 144. Devery Henderson, WR, NO 145. Deion Branch, WR, SEA 146. Mewelde Moore, RB, PIT 147. Jason Campbell, QB, WAS 148. Jets DST 149. Kerry Collins, QB, TEN 150. Joe Flacco, QB, BAL 151. Justin Fargas, RB, OAK 152. Chad Pennington, QB, MIA 153. Eagles DST 154. Zach Miller, TE, OAK 155. Bobby Engram, WR, KC 156. Justin Gage, WR, TEN 157. Brent Celek, TE, PHI 158. Tony Scheffler, TE, DEN 159. Davone Bess, WR, MIA 160. Heath Miller, TE, PIT 161. Miles Austin, WR, DAL 162. Stephen Gostkowski, K, NE 163. Jeremy Shockey, TE, NO 164. Josh Morgan, WR, SF 165. Bryant Johnson, WR, DET 166. Cowboys DST 167. Greg Jones, RB, JAC 168. Mark Bradley, WR, KC 169. Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, OAK 170. Patriots DST 171. Sage Rosenfels, QB, MIN 172. Mason Crosby, K, GB 173. Bo Scaife, TE, TEN 174. Antonio Pittman, RB, STL 175. Kevin Faulk, RB, NE 176. Dominic Rhodes, RB, BUF 177. Jordy Nelson, WR, GB 178. Brandon Jackson, RB, GB 179. Tashard Choice, RB, DAL 180. Sidney Rice, WR, MIN 181. Joey Galloway, WR, NE 182. Hakeem Nicks, WR, NYG 183. Chaz Schilens, WR, OAK 184. Earl Bennett, WR, CHI 185. Dennis Northcutt, WR, DET 186. Antwaan Randle El, WR, WAS 187. Plaxico Burress, WR, NYG 188. Demetrius Williams, WR, BAL 189. Ronald Curry, WR, STL 190. Chris Henry, WR, CIN 191. Rob Bironas, K, TEN 192. Jake Delhomme, QB, CAR 193. Michael Jenkins, WR, ATL 194. Jason Elam, K, ATL 195. Edgerrin James, RB, ARI 196. Brady Quinn, QB, CLE 197. Mike Walker, WR, JAC 198. Marc Bulger, QB, STL 199. LaMont Jordan, RB, DEN 200. David Garrard, QB, JAC 5

Player Rankings/Auction Values Quarterbacks 1. Drew Brees, NO ................................. (Bye: 5)........................ $18 2. Peyton Manning, IND ......................... (Bye: 6)........................ $18 3. Tom Brady, NE ................................... (Bye: 8)........................ $16 4. Philip Rivers, SD................................. (Bye: 5)........................ $16 5. Aaron Rodgers, GB ............................ (Bye: 5)........................ $14 6. Kurt Warner, ARI ................................ (Bye: 4)........................ $14 7. Tony Romo, DAL ................................ (Bye: 6)........................ $13 8. Donovan McNabb, PHI ....................... (Bye: 4)..........................$9 9. Matt Schaub, HOU ............................. (Bye: 10)........................$9 10. Matt Ryan, ATL................................. (Bye: 4)..........................$9 11. Jay Cutler, CHI ................................. (Bye: 5)..........................$8 12. Matt Cassel, KC................................ (Bye: 8)..........................$7 13. CARson Palmer, CIN........................ (Bye: 8)..........................$6 14. Ben Roethlisberger, PIT ................... (Bye: 8)..........................$4 15. Matt Hasselbeck, SEA ...................... (Bye: 7)..........................$3 16. Kyle Orton, DEN ............................... (Bye: 7)..........................$3 17. Eli Manning, NYG ............................. (Bye: 10)........................$3 18. Shaun Hill, SF................................... (Bye: 6)..........................$3 19. Trent Edwards, BUF ......................... (Bye: 9)..........................$3 20. Jason Campbell, WAS...................... (Bye: 8)..........................$1

21. Kerry Collins, TEN ............................ (Bye: 7)..........................$1 22. Joe Flacco, BAL ............................... (Bye: 7)..........................$1 23. Chad Pennington, MIA ..................... (Bye: 6)..........................$1 24. Sage Rosenfels, MIN........................ (Bye: 9)..........................$1 25. Jake Delhomme, CAR ...................... (Bye: 4)..........................$1 26. Brady Quinn, CLE............................. (Bye: 9)..........................$1 27. Marc Bulger, STL.............................. (Bye: 9)..........................$1 28. David Garrard, JAC .......................... (Bye: 7)..........................$1 29. Mark Sanchez, NYJ.......................... (Bye: 9)..........................$0 30. JaMarcus Russell, OAK.................... (Bye: 9)..........................$0 31. Matthew Stafford, DET ..................... (Bye: 7)..........................$0 32. Byron Leftwich, TB ........................... (Bye: 8)..........................$0 33. Luke McCown, TB ............................ (Bye: 8)..........................$0 34. Derek Anderson, CLE....................... (Bye: 9)..........................$0 35. Daunte Culpepper, DET ................... (Bye: 7)..........................$0 36. Dan Orlovsky, HOU .......................... (Bye: 10)........................$0 37. Seneca Wallace, SEA ...................... (Bye: 7)..........................$0 38. Jeff Garcia, OAK............................... (Bye: 9)..........................$0 39. Josh Freeman, TB ............................ (Bye: 8)..........................$0 40. Tarvaris Jackson, MIN ...................... (Bye: 9)..........................$0

Running Backs 1. Adrian Peterson, MIN ......................... (Bye: 9)........................ $32 2. Maurice Jones-Drew, JAC .................. (Bye: 7)........................ $29 3. Matt Forte, CHI ................................... (Bye: 5)........................ $27 4. Michael Turner, ATL ........................... (Bye: 4)........................ $26 5. DeAngelo Williams, CAR .................... (Bye: 4)........................ $26 6. Frank Gore, SF................................... (Bye: 6)........................ $25 7. Steve Slaton, HOU ............................. (Bye: 10)...................... $24 8. Chris Johnson, TEN ........................... (Bye: 7)........................ $22 9. Steven Jackson, STL.......................... (Bye: 9)........................ $20 10. Marion Barber, DAL.......................... (Bye: 6)........................ $20 11. Brian Westbrook, PHI ....................... (Bye: 4)........................ $20 12. LaDainian Tomlinson, SD ................. (Bye: 5)........................ $19 13. Clinton Portis, WAS .......................... (Bye: 8)........................ $18 14. Brandon Jacobs, NYG ...................... (Bye: 10)...................... $18 15. Pierre Thomas, NO........................... (Bye: 5)........................ $15 16. Kevin Smith, DET ............................. (Bye: 7)........................ $14 17. Ryan Grant, GB ................................ (Bye: 5)........................ $14 18. Marshawn Lynch, BUF ..................... (Bye: 9)........................ $13 19. Darren McFadden, OAK ................... (Bye: 9)........................ $12 20. Ronnie Brown, MIA........................... (Bye: 6)........................ $12 21. Larry Johnson, KC............................ (Bye: 8)........................ $12 22. Thomas Jones, NYJ ......................... (Bye: 9)........................ $11 23. Joseph Addai, IND............................ (Bye: 6)........................ $10 24. LenDale White, TEN......................... (Bye: 7)........................ $10 25. Willie Parker, PIT.............................. (Bye: 8)........................ $10 26. Reggie Bush, NO.............................. (Bye: 5)..........................$9 27. Knowshon Moreno, DEN .................. (Bye: 7)..........................$9 28. Jonathan Stewart, CAR .................... (Bye: 4)..........................$8 29. Beanie Wells, ARI............................. (Bye: 4)..........................$8 30. Derrick Ward, TB .............................. (Bye: 8)..........................$7 31. Donald Brown, IND........................... (Bye: 6)..........................$7 32. Cedric Benson, CIN.......................... (Bye: 8)..........................$5 33. Darren Sproles, SD .......................... (Bye: 5)..........................$5 34. Earnest Graham, TB......................... (Bye: 8)..........................$4 35. Jamal Lewis, CLE............................. (Bye: 9)..........................$4

36. Willis McGahee, BAL ........................ (Bye: 7)..........................$4 37. Ray Rice, BAL .................................. (Bye: 7)..........................$4 38. Tim Hightower, ARI .......................... (Bye: 4)..........................$4 39. Felix Jones, DAL .............................. (Bye: 6)..........................$4 40. Leon Washington, NYJ ..................... (Bye: 9)..........................$4 41. Jerious Norwood, ATL ...................... (Bye: 4)..........................$3 42. Fred Jackson, BUF........................... (Bye: 9)..........................$3 43. Chester Taylor, MIN ......................... (Bye: 9)..........................$3 44. Julius Jones, SEA............................. (Bye: 7)..........................$2 45. LeSean McCoy, PHI ......................... (Bye: 4)..........................$2 46. Ricky Williams, MIA .......................... (Bye: 6)..........................$2 47. Jamaal Charles, KC.......................... (Bye: 8)..........................$1 48. Sammy Morris, NE ........................... (Bye: 8)..........................$1 49. Fred Taylor, NE ................................ (Bye: 8)..........................$1 50. Ahmad Bradshaw, NYG ................... (Bye: 10)........................$1 51. Michael Bush, OAK .......................... (Bye: 9)..........................$1 52. Rashard Mendenhall, PIT ................. (Bye: 8)..........................$1 53. Maurice Morris, DET......................... (Bye: 7)..........................$0 54. T.J. Duckett, SEA ............................. (Bye: 7)..........................$0 55. LeRon McClain, BAL ........................ (Bye: 7)..........................$0 56. Shonn Greene, NYJ ......................... (Bye: 9)..........................$0 57. Jerome Harrison, CLE ...................... (Bye: 9)..........................$0 58. Mewelde Moore, PIT ........................ (Bye: 8)..........................$0 59. Justin Fargas, OAK .......................... (Bye: 9)..........................$0 60. Greg Jones, JAC .............................. (Bye: 7)..........................$0 61. Antonio Pittman, STL........................ (Bye: 9)..........................$0 62. Kevin Faulk, NE................................ (Bye: 8)..........................$0 63. Dominic Rhodes, BUF ...................... (Bye: 9)..........................$0 64. Brandon Jackson, GB....................... (Bye: 5)..........................$0 65. Tashard Choice, DAL ....................... (Bye: 6)..........................$0 66. Edgerrin James, ARI ........................ (Bye: 4)..........................$0 67. LaMont Jordan, DEN ........................ (Bye: 7)..........................$0 68. Chris Brown, HOU ............................ (Bye: 10)........................$0 69. Glen Coffee, SF................................ (Bye: 6)..........................$0 70. Laurence Maroney, NE..................... (Bye: 8)..........................$0

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Wide Receivers 1. Larry Fitzgerald, ARI........................... (Bye: 4)........................ $22 2. Andre Johnson, HOU ......................... (Bye: 10)...................... $21 3. Calvin Johnson, DET .......................... (Bye: 7)........................ $20 4. Randy Moss, NE................................. (Bye: 8)........................ $20 5. Reggie Wayne, IND............................ (Bye: 6)........................ $19 6. Greg Jennings, GB ............................. (Bye: 5)........................ $18 7. Anquan Boldin, ARI ............................ (Bye: 4)........................ $18 8. Roddy White, ATL .............................. (Bye: 4)........................ $17 9. Marques Colston, NO ......................... (Bye: 5)........................ $17 10. Steve Smith, CAR............................. (Bye: 4)........................ $17 11. Brandon Marshall, DEN .................... (Bye: 7)........................ $15 12. Dwayne Bowe, KC............................ (Bye: 8)........................ $15 13. Wes Welker, NE ............................... (Bye: 8)........................ $15 14. Vincent Jackson, SD ........................ (Bye: 5)........................ $14 15. Terrell Owens, BUF .......................... (Bye: 9)........................ $13 16. Roy E. Williams, DAL ....................... (Bye: 6)........................ $12 17. T.J. HOUshmandzadeh, SEA ........... (Bye: 7)........................ $10 18. Antonio Bryant, TB ........................... (Bye: 8)..........................$9 19. Santonio Holmes, PIT....................... (Bye: 8)..........................$8 20. Chad Ochocinco, CIN ....................... (Bye: 8)..........................$7 21. Lee Evans, BUF ............................... (Bye: 9)..........................$7 22. Eddie Royal, DEN............................. (Bye: 7)..........................$7 23. DeSean Jackson, PHI ...................... (Bye: 4)..........................$7 24. Bernard Berrian, MIN........................ (Bye: 9)..........................$7 25. Hines Ward, PIT ............................... (Bye: 8)..........................$7 26. Braylon Edwards, CLE ..................... (Bye: 9)..........................$6 27. Laveranues Coles, CIN .................... (Bye: 8)..........................$5 28. Steve Breaston, ARI ......................... (Bye: 4)..........................$5 29. Donald Driver, GB ............................ (Bye: 5)..........................$4 30. Jerricho Cotchery, NYJ..................... (Bye: 9)..........................$4 31. Lance Moore, NO ............................. (Bye: 5)..........................$4 32. Santana Moss, WAS ........................ (Bye: 8)..........................$4 33. Devin Hester, CHI............................. (Bye: 5)..........................$4 34. Anthony Gonzalez, IND .................... (Bye: 6)..........................$4 35. Kevin Walter, HOU ........................... (Bye: 10)........................$3 36. Donnie Avery, STL ........................... (Bye: 9)..........................$3 37. Ted Ginn Jr., MIA ............................. (Bye: 6)..........................$3 38. Nate Washington, TEN..................... (Bye: 7)..........................$3 39. Torry Holt, JAC ................................. (Bye: 7)..........................$2 40. Mark Clayton, BAL............................ (Bye: 7)..........................$2

41. Isaac Bruce, SF ................................ (Bye: 6)..........................$2 42. Steve Smith, NYG ............................ (Bye: 10)........................$2 43. Nate Burleson, SEA.......................... (Bye: 7)..........................$2 44. Percy Harvin, MIN ............................ (Bye: 9)..........................$2 45. Patrick Crayton, DAL ........................ (Bye: 6)..........................$2 46. Muhsin Muhammad, CAR................. (Bye: 4)..........................$2 47. Jeremy Maclin, PHI .......................... (Bye: 4)..........................$2 48. Chris Chambers, SD......................... (Bye: 5)..........................$2 49. Michael Crabtree, SF........................ (Bye: 6)..........................$2 50. Brian Robiskie, CLE ......................... (Bye: 9)..........................$2 51. Devery Henderson, NO .................... (Bye: 5)..........................$1 52. Deion Branch, SEA........................... (Bye: 7)..........................$1 53. Bobby Engram, KC........................... (Bye: 8)..........................$1 54. Justin Gage, TEN ............................. (Bye: 7)..........................$1 55. Davone Bess, MIA............................ (Bye: 6)..........................$1 56. Miles Austin, DAL ............................. (Bye: 6)..........................$1 57. Josh Morgan, SF .............................. (Bye: 6)..........................$1 58. Bryant Johnson, DET ....................... (Bye: 7)..........................$0 59. Mark Bradley, KC ............................. (Bye: 8)..........................$0 60. Darrius Heyward-Bey, OAK .............. (Bye: 9)..........................$0 61. Jordy Nelson, GB ............................. (Bye: 5)..........................$0 62. Sidney Rice, MIN.............................. (Bye: 9)..........................$0 63. Joey Galloway, NE ........................... (Bye: 8)..........................$0 64. Hakeem Nicks, NYG......................... (Bye: 10)........................$0 65. Chaz Schilens, OAK ......................... (Bye: 9)..........................$0 66. Earl Bennett, CHI.............................. (Bye: 5)..........................$0 67. Dennis Northcutt, DET...................... (Bye: 7)..........................$0 68. Antwaan Randle El, WAS ................. (Bye: 8)..........................$0 69. Plaxico Burress, NYG ....................... (Bye: 10)........................$0 70. Demetrius Williams, BAL .................. (Bye: 7)..........................$0 71. Ronald Curry, STL............................ (Bye: 9)..........................$0 72. Chris Henry, CIN .............................. (Bye: 8)..........................$0 73. Michael Jenkins, ATL ....................... (Bye: 4)..........................$0 74. Mike Walker, JAC ............................. (Bye: 7)..........................$0 75. Kenny Britt, TEN............................... (Bye: 7)..........................$0 76. Domenik Hixon, NYG ....................... (Bye: 10)........................$0 77. Jerheme Urban, ARI ......................... (Bye: 4)..........................$0 78. James Jones, GB ............................. (Bye: 5)..........................$0 79. Malcolm Kelly, WAS ......................... (Bye: 8)..........................$0 80. Limas Sweed, PIT ............................ (Bye: 8)..........................$0

Tight Ends 1. Dallas Clark, IND ................................ (Bye: 6)..........................$8 2. Jason Witten, DAL.............................. (Bye: 6)..........................$8 3. Antonio Gates, SD.............................. (Bye: 5)..........................$8 4. Tony Gonzalez, ATL........................... (Bye: 4)..........................$8 5. Greg Olsen, CHI ................................. (Bye: 5)..........................$6 6. Dustin Keller, NYJ .............................. (Bye: 9)..........................$6 7. Chris Cooley, WAS............................. (Bye: 8)..........................$5 8. John Carlson, SEA ............................. (Bye: 7)..........................$5 9. Kellen Winslow, TB............................. (Bye: 8)..........................$5 10. Owen Daniels, HOU ......................... (Bye: 10)........................$4 11. Kevin Boss, NYG.............................. (Bye: 10)........................$3 12. Visanthe Shiancoe, MIN ................... (Bye: 9)..........................$2 13. Zach Miller, OAK .............................. (Bye: 9)..........................$1 14. Brent Celek, PHI............................... (Bye: 4)..........................$1 15. Tony Scheffler, DEN......................... (Bye: 7)..........................$1

16. Heath Miller, PIT............................... (Bye: 8)..........................$1 17. Jeremy Shockey, NO........................ (Bye: 5)..........................$1 18. Bo Scaife, TEN ................................. (Bye: 7)..........................$0 19. Anthony Fasano, MIA ....................... (Bye: 6)..........................$0 20. Vernon Davis, SF ............................. (Bye: 6)..........................$0 21. Martellus Bennett, DAL..................... (Bye: 6)..........................$0 22. Todd Heap, BAL ............................... (Bye: 7)..........................$0 23. L.J. Smith, BAL................................. (Bye: 7)..........................$0 24. Brandon Pettigrew, DET ................... (Bye: 7)..........................$0 25. Randy McMichael, STL..................... (Bye: 9)..........................$0 26. Billy Miller, NO .................................. (Bye: 5)..........................$0 27. Donald Lee, GB ................................ (Bye: 5)..........................$0 28. Marcedes Lewis, JAC ....................... (Bye: 7)..........................$0 29. Desmond Clark, CHI......................... (Bye: 5)..........................$0 30. Jerramy Stevens, TB ........................ (Bye: 8)..........................$0

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Kickers 1. Stephen Gostkowski, NE .................... (Bye: 8)..........................$2 2. Mason Crosby, GB ............................. (Bye: 5)..........................$2 3. Rob Bironas, TEN............................... (Bye: 7)..........................$2 4. Jason Elam, ATL ................................ (Bye: 4)..........................$1 5. Ryan Longwell, MIN ........................... (Bye: 9)..........................$1 6. David Akers, PHI ................................ (Bye: 4)..........................$1 7. Garrett Hartley, NO............................. (Bye: 5)..........................$1 8. Neil Rackers, ARI ............................... (Bye: 4)..........................$1 9. Robbie Gould, CHI ............................. (Bye: 5)..........................$1 10. Adam Vinatieri, IND .......................... (Bye: 6)..........................$1 11. Nick Folk, DAL.................................. (Bye: 6)..........................$1 12. Shayne Graham, CIN ....................... (Bye: 8)..........................$1 13. Nate Kaeding, SD............................. (Bye: 5)..........................$0 14. Matt Bryant, TB................................. (Bye: 8)..........................$0 15. Rian Lindell, BUF.............................. (Bye: 9)..........................$0 16. Kris Brown, HOU .............................. (Bye: 10)........................$0

17. Dan Carpenter, MIA.......................... (Bye: 6)..........................$0 18. Jeff Reed, PIT................................... (Bye: 8)..........................$0 19. Josh Brown, STL .............................. (Bye: 9)..........................$0 20. John Kasay, CAR ............................. (Bye: 4)..........................$0 21. Matt Prater, DEN .............................. (Bye: 7)..........................$0 22. Sebastian Janikowski, OAK.............. (Bye: 9)..........................$0 23. Olindo Mare, SEA............................. (Bye: 7)..........................$0 24. Joe Nedney, SF................................ (Bye: 6)..........................$0 25. Phil Dawson, CLE............................. (Bye: 9)..........................$0 26. Jason Hanson, DET ......................... (Bye: 7)..........................$0 27. Shaun Suisham, WAS ...................... (Bye: 8)..........................$0 28. Josh Scobee, JAC ............................ (Bye: 7)..........................$0 29. Lawrence Tynes, NYG ..................... (Bye: 10)........................$0 30. Jay Feely, NYJ ................................. (Bye: 9)..........................$0 31. Connor Barth, KC ............................. (Bye: 8)..........................$0 32. Steven Hauschka, BAL..................... (Bye: 7)..........................$0

Defense/Special Teams 1. Steelers .............................................. (Bye: 8)..........................$2 2. Giants ................................................. (Bye: 10)........................$2 3. Vikings ................................................ (Bye: 9)..........................$2 4. Titanss ................................................ (Bye: 7)..........................$2 5. Ravens ............................................... (Bye: 7)..........................$2 6. Jets..................................................... (Bye: 9)..........................$2 7. Eagles ................................................ (Bye: 4)..........................$1 8. Cowboys............................................. (Bye: 6)..........................$1 9. Patriots ............................................... (Bye: 8)..........................$1 10. Dolphins............................................ (Bye: 6)..........................$1 11. Panthers ........................................... (Bye: 4)..........................$1 12. Chargers........................................... (Bye: 5)..........................$1 13. Redskins........................................... (Bye: 8)..........................$0 14. CARdinals......................................... (Bye: 4)..........................$0 15. Colts ................................................. (Bye: 6)..........................$0 16. Buccaneers....................................... (Bye: 8)..........................$0

17. Bills ................................................... (Bye: 9)..........................$0 18. Packers............................................. (Bye: 5)..........................$0 19. Bears ................................................ (Bye: 5)..........................$0 20. Falcons ............................................. (Bye: 4)..........................$0 21. 49ers ................................................ (Bye: 6)..........................$0 22. SEAhawks ........................................ (Bye: 7)..........................$0 23. Jaguars............................................. (Bye: 7)..........................$0 24. Texans.............................................. (Bye: 10)........................$0 25. Raiders ............................................. (Bye: 9)..........................$0 26. Saints ............................................... (Bye: 5)..........................$0 27. Bengals............................................. (Bye: 8)..........................$0 28. Broncos ............................................ (Bye: 7)..........................$0 29. Browns.............................................. (Bye: 9)..........................$0 30. CHIefs .............................................. (Bye: 8)..........................$0 31. Rams ................................................ (Bye: 9)..........................$0 32. Lions ................................................. (Bye: 7)..........................$0

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2009 Projections Quarterbacks Player Drew Brees, NO Peyton Manning, IND Tom Brady, NE Philip Rivers, SD Aaron Rodgers, GB Kurt Warner, ARI Tony Romo, DAL Donovan McNabb, PHI Matt Schaub, HOU Matt Ryan, ATL Jay Cutler, CHI Matt Cassel, KC Carson Palmer, CIN Ben Roethlisberger, PIT Matt Hasselbeck, SEA Eli Manning, NYG Kyle Orton, DEN Shaun Hill, SF Trent Edwards, BUF Jason Campbell, WAS Kerry Collins, TEN Joe Flacco, BAL Chad Pennington, MIA Sage Rosenfels, MIN Jake Delhomme, CAR Brady Quinn, CLE Marc Bulger, STL David Garrard, JAC Mark Sanchez, NYJ JaMarcus Russell, OAK Matthew Stafford, DET Byron Leftwich, TB Luke McCown, TB Derek Anderson, CLE Daunte Culpepper, DET Dan Orlovsky, HOU Seneca Wallace, SEA Josh Freeman, TB Jeff Garcia, OAK Tarvaris Jackson, MIN Chris Simms, DEN Ryan Fitzpatrick, BUF Alex Smith, SF Kyle Boller, STL Chad Henne, MIA Pat White, MIA Kevin Kolb, PHI Matt Leinart, ARI Jon Kitna, DAL Tyler Thigpen, KC Kellen Clemens, NYJ Vince Young, TEN Troy Smith, BAL J.T. O'Sullivan, CIN Cleo Lemon, JAC Dennis Dixon, PIT Billy Volek, SD Kevin O'Connell, NE

Passing Att 626 554 573 520 536 534 485 523 451 462 531 479 434 494 444 532 482 476 418 512 448 419 434 414 426 404 453 444 468 421 361 242 168 126 136 120 71 102 53 79 73 61 62 56 32 27 59 51 60 45 32 18 10 59 42 25 7 3

Cmp 407 359 370 337 334 342 318 324 297 289 341 302 272 290 270 325 297 283 258 322 270 245 274 259 257 240 272 275 283 239 209 146 104 72 77 71 41 63 31 44 43 36 37 32 20 20 31 30 37 26 19 10 7 33 24 14 4 2

Pct 65.0 64.8 64.6 64.8 62.3 64.0 65.6 62.0 65.9 62.6 64.2 63.0 62.7 58.7 60.8 61.1 61.6 59.5 61.7 62.9 60.3 58.5 63.1 62.6 60.3 59.4 60.0 61.9 60.5 56.8 57.9 60.3 61.9 57.1 56.6 59.2 57.7 61.8 58.5 55.7 58.9 59.0 59.7 57.1 62.5 74.1 52.5 58.8 61.7 57.8 59.4 55.6 70.0 55.9 57.1 56.0 57.1 66.7

Yds 4,966 4,245 4,244 4,074 3,965 4,339 3,895 3,809 3,596 3,547 3,737 3,493 3,356 3,345 3,250 3,551 3,336 3,305 3,073 3,598 3,098 2,939 3,102 3,020 3,038 2,828 3,165 2,988 2,987 2,706 2,593 1,676 1,115 863 956 747 582 674 426 529 528 357 454 291 238 146 350 332 327 310 194 151 78 289 249 130 43 21

TD 33 30 32 31 27 30 29 21 22 23 24 20 21 19 23 21 21 21 20 16 20 18 17 18 20 17 16 15 16 14 15 10 7 5 5 4 3 3 3 4 3 3 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0

INT 17 12 14 15 14 23 18 14 13 12 21 15 12 14 18 16 15 18 12 11 15 16 10 15 18 11 10 13 16 12 18 10 5 3 6 4 2 2 3 6 2 5 4 2 1 2 3 1 3 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0

Rushing Att Yds 30 40 24 30 24 62 29 63 41 146 21 12 32 82 36 141 25 80 20 48 30 114 39 142 28 50 35 136 24 68 23 40 30 71 22 87 23 67 29 112 18 22 37 135 21 67 30 70 18 25 32 104 16 41 46 188 31 116 15 73 20 52 12 21 16 58 8 24 16 41 5 18 9 31 9 38 8 41 22 96 8 25 9 30 7 11 3 15 4 18 14 44 12 30 8 21 4 10 6 22 6 18 3 20 10 46 4 10 10 34 7 31 3 3 6 6

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Avg 1.3 1.3 2.6 2.2 3.6 0.6 2.6 3.9 3.2 2.4 3.8 3.6 1.8 3.9 2.8 1.7 2.4 4.0 2.9 3.9 1.2 3.6 3.2 2.3 1.4 3.3 2.6 4.1 3.7 4.9 2.6 1.8 3.6 3.0 2.6 3.6 3.4 4.2 5.1 4.4 3.1 3.3 1.6 5.0 4.5 3.1 2.5 2.6 2.5 3.7 3.0 6.7 4.6 2.5 3.4 4.4 1.0 1.0

TD 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Misc FL 3 0 2 2 2 5 4 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 4 2 3 3 4 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 3 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0

FPTS 350 324 323 316 298 288 286 249 245 244 243 232 227 225 223 221 221 218 215 214 199 196 195 194 192 192 188 186 174 168 146 97 65 51 44 37 30 29 29 28 27 13 12 12 12 11 10 10 9 9 8 7 7 6 6 3 1 0

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Running Backs Player Adrian Peterson, MIN Maurice Jones-Drew, JAC Matt Forte, CHI Michael Turner, ATL DeAngelo Williams, CAR Frank Gore, SF Steve Slaton, HOU Chris Johnson, TEN Steven Jackson, STL Marion Barber, DAL Brian Westbrook, PHI LaDainian Tomlinson, SD Clinton Portis, WAS Brandon Jacobs, NYG Pierre Thomas, NO Kevin Smith, DET Ryan Grant, GB Marshawn Lynch, BUF Darren McFadden, OAK Larry Johnson, KC Ronnie Brown, MIA Thomas Jones, NYJ Joseph Addai, IND Willie Parker, PIT LenDale White, TEN Reggie Bush, NO Knowshon Moreno, DEN Beanie Wells, ARI Jonathan Stewart, CAR Derrick Ward, TB Donald Brown, IND Cedric Benson, CIN Darren Sproles, SD Earnest Graham, TB Jamal Lewis, CLE Willis McGahee, BAL Ray Rice, BAL Tim Hightower, ARI Felix Jones, DAL Leon Washington, NYJ Jerious Norwood, ATL Fred Jackson, BUF Chester Taylor, MIN Julius Jones, SEA LeSean McCoy, PHI Ricky Williams, MIA Jamaal Charles, KC Sammy Morris, NE Fred Taylor, NE Ahmad Bradshaw, NYG Maurice Morris, DET Michael Bush, OAK T.J. Duckett, SEA Rashard Mendenhall, PIT LeRon McClain, BAL Shonn Greene, NYJ Jerome Harrison, CLE Mewelde Moore, PIT Justin Fargas, OAK Greg Jones, JAC Antonio Pittman, STL Kevin Faulk, NE Dominic Rhodes, BUF Brandon Jackson, GB Tashard Choice, DAL

Rushing Att Yds 314 1,489 258 1,042 272 1,163 298 1,275 266 1,271 264 1,151 295 1,244 240 1,107 261 1,108 224 969 221 923 246 1,074 308 1,261 247 1,083 227 954 264 1,097 286 1,150 245 1,006 207 933 240 1,023 227 956 245 991 220 876 247 1,013 202 843 131 496 201 878 229 985 177 802 213 941 206 857 227 880 124 562 183 778 252 919 232 880 152 609 188 651 145 700 104 503 106 537 155 669 132 587 213 841 117 526 166 631 95 406 132 553 157 704 125 582 163 625 108 449 137 476 128 548 88 351 126 512 81 362 70 268 134 511 76 283 102 407 38 168 91 371 63 315 83 397

Avg 4.7 4.0 4.3 4.3 4.8 4.4 4.2 4.6 4.2 4.3 4.2 4.4 4.1 4.4 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.1 4.5 4.3 4.2 4.0 4.0 4.1 4.2 3.8 4.4 4.3 4.5 4.4 4.2 3.9 4.5 4.3 3.6 3.8 4.0 3.5 4.8 4.8 5.1 4.3 4.4 3.9 4.5 3.8 4.3 4.2 4.5 4.7 3.8 4.2 3.5 4.3 4.0 4.1 4.5 3.8 3.8 3.7 4.0 4.4 4.1 5.0 4.8

TD 13 8 8 12 11 8 7 8 7 11 7 8 8 11 7 7 7 8 5 6 5 6 7 6 10 4 5 6 8 3 6 5 2 7 5 4 3 8 5 3 3 3 2 3 3 4 2 5 2 3 2 3 5 4 7 3 2 3 3 3 1 0 1 1 2

Receiving Rcpt Yds 23 192 62 521 46 397 7 67 19 104 45 361 42 291 36 331 52 426 38 273 46 361 22 177 22 180 9 63 38 346 23 162 15 100 11 80 35 305 29 238 36 282 22 110 21 182 13 118 6 29 61 525 27 250 12 103 17 91 30 216 18 166 23 188 53 438 17 113 11 80 16 115 34 335 16 110 19 186 51 409 33 304 32 255 36 330 20 132 33 251 19 136 40 398 14 117 18 132 21 151 14 108 26 211 6 64 7 44 7 45 6 38 26 234 38 258 8 61 18 161 19 145 36 302 19 154 33 204 12 93

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Avg 8.3 8.4 8.6 9.6 5.5 8.0 6.9 9.2 8.2 7.2 7.8 8.0 8.2 7.0 9.1 7.0 6.7 7.3 8.7 8.2 7.8 5.0 8.7 9.1 4.8 8.6 9.3 8.6 5.4 7.2 9.2 8.2 8.3 6.6 7.3 7.2 9.9 6.9 9.8 8.0 9.2 8.0 9.2 6.6 7.6 7.2 10.0 8.4 7.3 7.2 7.7 8.1 10.7 6.3 6.4 6.3 9.0 6.8 7.6 8.9 7.6 8.4 8.1 6.2 7.8

TD 1 3 2 0 1 2 2 2 1 1 3 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 1 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 3 1 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 3 1 1 0

Misc FL 2 3 3 1 2 3 2 1 3 2 1 1 4 2 4 2 3 2 2 3 2 1 2 1 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 3 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 0 1

FPTS 234 201 193 192 191 189 187 186 179 177 170 169 168 164 160 154 147 140 140 139 139 135 134 133 133 129 128 127 127 119 119 118 117 116 112 108 106 105 105 104 103 98 97 94 89 83 82 80 77 77 69 69 68 68 66 63 61 60 59 51 50 48 47 47 45 10

Player Edgerrin James, UFA LaMont Jordan, DEN Chris Brown, HOU Glen Coffee, SF Laurence Maroney, NE Ladell Betts, WAS Kolby Smith, KC Correll Buckhalter, DEN Cadillac Williams, TB Andre Brown, NYG Kenny Watson, CIN Mike Goodson, CAR Warrick Dunn, UFA Ryan Torain, DEN James Davis, CLE Adrian Peterson, CHI James Johnson, CIN Mike Hart, IND Jason Wright, ARI Ryan Moats, HOU Moran Norris, SF Leonard Weaver, PHI Michael Robinson, SF Kevin Jones, CHI Peyton Hillis, DEN Patrick Cobbs, MIA Heath Evans, NO Mike Karney, STL Ahmard Hall, TEN Kenneth Darby, STL Mike Bell, NO Chris Henry, TEN Kregg Lumpkin, GB Owen Schmitt, SEA Gartrell Johnson, SD Jason McKie, CHI Terrelle Smith, DET Lawrence Vickers, CLE Mike Cox, KC Anthony Alridge, WAS Clifton Smith, TB Tony Fiammetta, CAR Rashad Jennings, JAC Jacob Hester, SD P.J. Hill, NO Justin Forsett, SEA Lorenzo Booker, PHI Cedric Peerman, BAL Tony Richardson, NYJ Javon Ringer, TEN Danny Ware, NYG Jason Snelling, ATL Tim Castille, ARI Lorenzo Neal, OAK Aveion Cason, DET Thomas Clayton, SF Garrett Wolfe, CHI Thomas Brown, ATL Brad Hoover, CAR Mike Sellers, WAS Madison Hedgecock, NYG BenJarvus Green-Ellis, NE Samkon Gado, STL Mike Tolbert, SD Michael Bennett, SD Alvin Pearman, JAC Ovie Mughelli, ATL

Rushing Att Yds 82 315 56 231 65 249 90 373 83 322 75 270 66 253 63 251 62 241 61 262 52 229 36 158 61 239 53 213 52 235 53 197 46 185 45 181 39 160 39 140 16 52 35 122 48 188 40 149 32 133 17 78 16 58 15 59 7 21 49 192 46 182 24 100 23 96 9 35 24 88 8 20 10 33 10 28 0 0 32 151 23 111 8 26 28 149 20 77 33 140 24 107 23 85 16 84 8 33 25 101 22 90 20 71 18 70 18 66 17 66 16 70 15 62 15 59 14 43 4 13 0 0 18 62 16 58 15 57 12 48 10 39 7 21

Avg 3.8 4.1 3.8 4.1 3.9 3.6 3.8 4.0 3.9 4.3 4.4 4.4 3.9 4.0 4.5 3.7 4.0 4.0 4.1 3.6 3.3 3.5 3.9 3.7 4.2 4.6 3.6 3.9 3.0 3.9 4.0 4.2 4.2 3.9 3.7 2.5 3.3 2.8 --4.7 4.8 3.3 5.3 3.9 4.2 4.5 3.7 5.3 4.1 4.0 4.1 3.6 3.9 3.6 3.9 4.4 4.1 3.9 3.1 3.3 --3.4 3.6 3.8 4.0 3.9 3.0

TD 3 4 4 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Receiving Rcpt Yds 6 55 3 64 9 55 11 92 4 46 23 179 7 44 15 121 5 35 18 132 16 122 13 105 10 62 9 66 2 15 13 94 3 16 3 17 11 95 15 92 9 54 18 134 8 65 8 56 3 16 11 88 12 104 17 86 10 119 5 46 7 63 2 16 4 23 10 94 0 0 12 67 11 58 7 50 8 68 4 42 0 0 5 33 2 15 18 101 0 0 3 22 4 30 2 16 11 89 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 3 20 2 18 7 49 9 71 10 67 0 0 1 6 2 11 0 0 3 19 6 44

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Avg 9.2 21.3 6.1 8.4 11.5 7.8 6.3 8.1 7.0 7.3 7.6 8.1 6.2 7.3 7.5 7.2 5.3 5.7 8.6 6.1 6.0 7.4 8.1 7.0 5.3 8.0 8.7 5.1 11.9 9.2 9.0 8.0 5.8 9.4 --5.6 5.3 7.1 8.5 10.5 --6.6 7.5 5.6 --7.3 7.5 8.0 8.1 ----------3.0 --6.7 9.0 7.0 7.9 6.7 --6.0 5.5 --6.3 7.3

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Misc FL 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FPTS 43 42 41 40 38 37 30 30 30 30 24 23 21 21 21 20 18 18 17 16 16 15 14 13 13 13 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 9 9 9 8 8 8 7 7 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 11

Rushing Player Att Yds Carey Davis, PIT 7 25 Oren O'Neal, OAK 6 21 B.J. Askew, TB 5 12 Derek Schouman, BUF 0 0 Rock Cartwright, WAS 15 40 Lousaka Polite, MIA 12 39 DeShawn Wynn, GB 10 39 Chauncey Washington, JAC 10 32 Dwayne Wright, NYG 10 39 Danny Woodhead, NYJ 10 42 John Kuhn, GB 9 31 Brian Leonard, STL 8 28 LaRod Stephens-Howling, ARI 8 45 Xavier Omon, BUF 8 27 DeDe Dorsey, CIN 8 30 Marcus Thomas, CLE 7 24 Kyle Eckel, PHI 7 24 Quinton Ganther, TEN 5 25 Jon Bradley, DET 5 18 Chad Simpson, IND 5 18 Vonta Leach, HOU 3 8 Jeff Dugan, MIN 3 10 Naufahu Tahi, MIN 1 2 Daniel Coats, CIN 0 0 Dan Klecko, PHI 0 0 Deon Anderson, DAL 4 14 Montell Owens, JAC 3 10 Darian Barnes, NO 3 11 Andrew Pinnock, DEN 3 9 Javarris Williams, KC 3 11 Charles Ali, CLE 2 6 Jason Davis, CHI 2 5 Quinn Johnson, GB 2 10 Jameel Cook, TB 2 8 Corey McIntyre, BUF 0 0

Avg 3.6 3.5 2.4 --2.7 3.3 3.9 3.2 3.9 4.2 3.4 3.5 5.6 3.4 3.8 3.4 3.4 5.0 3.6 3.6 2.7 3.3 2.0 ----3.5 3.3 3.7 3.0 3.7 3.0 2.5 5.0 4.0 ---

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Receiving Rcpt Yds 4 25 5 32 9 56 7 58 1 4 2 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 11 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 14 0 0 0 0 7 42 4 25 12 31 5 37 4 27 2 12 2 8 1 8 0 0 0 0 3 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 10

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Avg 6.3 6.4 6.2 8.3 4.0 5.0 0.0 ----0.0 5.5 2.0 ----------7.0 ----6.0 6.3 2.6 7.4 6.8 6.0 4.0 8.0 ----4.3 ------3.3

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Misc FL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FPTS 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Wide Receivers Player Andre Johnson, HOU Larry Fitzgerald, ARI Calvin Johnson, DET Randy Moss, NE Reggie Wayne, IND Greg Jennings, GB Anquan Boldin, ARI Roddy White, ATL Marques Colston, NO Brandon Marshall, DEN Steve Smith, CAR Wes Welker, NE Dwayne Bowe, KC Vincent Jackson, SD Terrell Owens, BUF Roy E. Williams, DAL T.J. Houshmandzadeh, SEA Antonio Bryant, TB Santonio Holmes, PIT Chad Ochocinco, CIN Lee Evans, BUF Eddie Royal, DEN DeSean Jackson, PHI Bernard Berrian, MIN Hines Ward, PIT Braylon Edwards, CLE Laveranues Coles, CIN Donald Driver, GB Steve Breaston, ARI Jerricho Cotchery, NYJ Lance Moore, NO Santana Moss, WAS Devin Hester, CHI Anthony Gonzalez, IND Kevin Walter, HOU Donnie Avery, STL Ted Ginn Jr., MIA Nate Washington, TEN Torry Holt, JAC Mark Clayton, BAL Isaac Bruce, SF Steve Smith, NYG Nate Burleson, SEA Percy Harvin, MIN Muhsin Muhammad, CAR Patrick Crayton, DAL Chris Chambers, SD Jeremy Maclin, PHI Michael Crabtree, SF Brian Robiskie, CLE Devery Henderson, NO Deion Branch, SEA Bobby Engram, KC Justin Gage, TEN Davone Bess, MIA Miles Austin, DAL Josh Morgan, SF Bryant Johnson, DET Mark Bradley, KC Darrius Heyward-Bey, OAK Jordy Nelson, GB Hakeem Nicks, NYG Sidney Rice, MIN Joey Galloway, NE Chaz Schilens, OAK

Receiving Rcpt Yds 108 1,509 100 1,437 92 1,396 83 1,234 103 1,423 83 1,257 87 1,161 83 1,219 74 1,063 83 1,137 75 1,196 113 1,170 89 1,201 71 1,158 74 1,028 74 1,063 86 1,034 72 961 67 981 76 1,038 65 967 72 896 59 926 61 883 75 901 64 927 62 876 71 913 67 858 82 990 67 788 68 894 62 824 63 792 63 785 61 804 59 803 53 752 61 748 52 770 54 716 68 746 45 670 39 530 52 635 46 636 48 678 43 621 52 655 46 608 31 648 43 567 48 556 42 544 51 571 32 501 31 505 42 555 37 488 38 557 41 506 35 452 33 438 33 454 42 519

Avg 14.0 14.4 15.2 14.9 13.8 15.1 13.3 14.7 14.4 13.7 15.9 10.4 13.5 16.3 13.9 14.4 12.0 13.3 14.6 13.7 14.9 12.4 15.7 14.5 12.0 14.5 14.1 12.9 12.8 12.1 11.8 13.1 13.3 12.6 12.5 13.2 13.6 14.2 12.3 14.8 13.3 11.0 14.9 13.6 12.2 13.8 14.1 14.4 12.6 13.2 20.9 13.2 11.6 13.0 11.2 15.7 16.3 13.2 13.2 14.7 12.3 12.9 13.3 13.8 12.4

TD 9 10 11 12 8 10 9 8 10 8 7 7 7 8 9 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 5 7 6 6 6 5 6 4 7 5 6 6 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 4 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 3 4 3 4 3

Rushing Att Yds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 43 0 0 0 0 4 28 6 39 2 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0 0 2 10 3 23 0 0 0 0 7 85 13 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 3 10 3 21 7 60 0 0 2 13 7 47 0 51 3 25 0 0 7 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 179 0 0 0 0 2 15 8 76 3 16 0 0 2 13 4 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 33 0 0 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Avg ------------7.2 ----7.0 6.5 8.5 ------4.5 --5.0 7.7 ----12.1 8.9 ----------6.0 --3.3 7.0 8.6 --6.5 6.7 --8.3 --4.9 ------6.2 ----7.5 9.5 5.3 --6.5 11.5 --------------6.6 --4.0 -------

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Misc FL 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 1 1 1 0 2 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1

FPTS 195 195 194 186 179 177 163 160 158 154 154 153 153 152 147 138 135 129 128 127 125 122 121 119 118 116 115 114 114 113 113 110 109 107 101 100 99 97 94 94 93 90 89 87 85 85 84 84 80 75 73 72 71 71 69 67 67 63 63 62 61 61 61 61 60 13

Player Earl Bennett, CHI Antwaan Randle El, WAS Dennis Northcutt, DET Ronald Curry, DET Demetrius Williams, BAL Plaxico Burress, UFA Chris Henry, CIN Michael Jenkins, ATL Mike Walker, JAC Kenny Britt, TEN Domenik Hixon, NYG Jerheme Urban, ARI Malcolm Kelly, WAS James Jones, GB Limas Sweed, PIT Malcom Floyd, SD Mike Furrey, CLE Michael Clayton, TB Kevin Curtis, PHI Chansi Stuckey, NYJ Devin Thomas, WAS Keenan Burton, STL Juaquin Iglesias, CHI Laurent Robinson, STL Brian Hartline, MIA Mohamed Massaquoi, CLE Johnnie Lee Higgins, OAK Javon Walker, OAK Jarett Dillard, JAC Andre Caldwell, CIN Greg Camarillo, MIA Hank Baskett, PHI Jason Avant, PHI Josh Reed, BUF David Anderson, HOU Jason Hill, SF Jabar Gaffney, DEN Brad Smith, NYJ Deon Butler, SEA Harry Douglas, ATL Mario Manningham, NYG Dwayne Jarrett, CAR Pierre Garcon, IND Robert Meachem, NO Dexter Jackson, TB Brandon Stokley, DEN Ramses Barden, NYG Josh Cribbs, CLE Rashied Davis, CHI Brandon Jones, SF Bobby Wade, MIN Lavelle Hawkins, TEN Terrance Copper, KC Andre Davis, HOU Roy Hall, IND Greg Lewis, NE Maurice Stovall, TB Jacoby Jones, HOU David Clowney, NYJ Roscoe Parrish, BUF James Hardy, BUF Ben Obomanu, SEA Derrick Williams, DET Troy Williamson, JAC Mike Thomas, JAC Louis Murphy, OAK Derek Stanley, STL

Receiving Rcpt Yds 39 491 47 558 44 540 38 481 35 501 35 466 29 436 38 501 38 455 35 442 36 479 31 399 30 379 28 370 32 435 29 372 36 405 31 403 31 392 30 397 27 361 31 376 28 348 27 391 27 332 27 354 21 310 26 334 25 318 22 246 26 291 23 301 28 344 26 269 23 265 21 262 28 319 26 284 18 249 19 267 20 212 18 214 16 215 20 264 15 226 23 211 16 221 9 122 18 200 18 206 17 209 16 204 14 213 12 205 13 159 13 183 18 173 12 182 12 167 15 153 14 158 12 156 15 210 14 195 13 177 11 137 10 156

Avg 12.6 11.9 12.3 12.7 14.3 13.3 15.0 13.2 12.0 12.6 13.3 12.9 12.6 13.2 13.6 12.8 11.3 13.0 12.6 13.2 13.4 12.1 12.4 14.5 12.3 13.1 14.8 12.8 12.7 11.2 11.2 13.1 12.3 10.3 11.5 12.5 11.4 10.9 13.8 14.1 10.6 11.9 13.4 13.2 15.1 9.2 13.8 13.6 11.1 11.4 12.3 12.8 15.2 17.1 12.2 14.1 9.6 15.2 13.9 10.2 11.3 13.0 14.0 13.9 13.6 12.5 15.6

TD 3 1 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1

Rushing Att Yds 0 0 2 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0 0 3 9 4 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 45 2 15 0 0 3 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 72 0 0 4 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 27 0 0 0 0 13 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 13 0 0 3 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 29 0 0 5 28

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Avg --6.0 ------------------------------3.5 --3.0 11.5 ----------11.3 7.5 --4.3 --------------7.2 --9.5 --------9.0 ----6.3 ------------------4.3 --5.3 --------9.7 --5.6

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Misc FL 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

FPTS 59 58 58 57 57 57 54 53 53 52 51 49 48 48 46 46 45 45 43 43 41 40 39 39 37 36 36 35 35 35 33 33 31 30 30 30 29 29 29 27 26 26 26 24 22 20 20 19 18 18 18 18 18 18 17 17 15 15 15 14 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 14

Player Johnny Knox, CHI Jerome Simpson, CIN David Patten, CLE Patrick Turner, MIA Legedu Naanee, SD Brian Finneran, ATL Yamon Figurs, BAL Reggie Brown, PHI Marcus Smith, BAL Jeff Webb, KC Sam Hurd, DAL Mike Wallace, PIT Arnaz Battle, SF Dominique Zeigler, SF Tiquan Underwood, JAC Sammie Stroughter, TB Donte' Stallworth, CLE Devard Darling, KC Sinorice Moss, NYG Early Doucet, ARI Justin Harper, BAL Ruvell Martin, GB Brandon London, MIA Chad Jackson, DEN Craig Davis, SD Ryne Robinson, CAR Glenn Holt, MIN Adrian Arrington, NO Kenny Moore, CAR Aundrae Allison, MIN Antonio Chatman, CIN Ernest Wilford, MIA Steve Johnson, BUF Chris Davis, TEN Austin Collie, IND Brandon Tate, NE David Tyree, NYG Syndric Steptoe, CLE Dallas Baker, PIT Derek Hagan, NYG Travis Brown, STL Billy McMullen, SEA Courtney Taylor, SEA Courtney Roby, NO Isaiah Stanback, DAL Martin Nance, PIT John Standeford, DET Darius Reynaud, MIN

Receiving Rcpt Yds 8 143 10 122 10 113 10 121 10 97 7 89 4 85 12 146 13 129 11 130 10 133 10 133 10 130 8 131 10 113 10 120 9 112 9 112 10 131 9 110 9 104 9 107 9 106 8 106 7 88 7 103 7 80 6 82 5 81 11 122 8 73 7 75 6 70 6 67 5 71 5 61 5 53 4 50 4 49 4 46 4 43 4 42 4 41 3 44 3 33 3 33 2 32 0 0

Avg 17.9 12.2 11.3 12.1 9.7 12.7 21.3 12.2 9.9 11.8 13.3 13.3 13.0 16.4 11.3 12.0 12.4 12.4 13.1 12.2 11.6 11.9 11.8 13.3 12.6 14.7 11.4 13.7 16.2 11.1 9.1 10.7 11.7 11.2 14.2 12.2 10.6 12.5 12.3 11.5 10.8 10.5 10.3 14.7 11.0 11.0 16.0 ---

TD 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Rushing Att Yds 2 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 35

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Avg 5.5 ------------------------5.0 --------5.0 ----------3.7 ------------------------------------5.0 ------8.8

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Misc FL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FPTS 12 11 11 11 10 10 10 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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Tight Ends Player Dallas Clark, IND Jason Witten, DAL Antonio Gates, SD Tony Gonzalez, ATL Greg Olsen, CHI Dustin Keller, NYJ Chris Cooley, WAS John Carlson, SEA Kellen Winslow, TB Owen Daniels, HOU Kevin Boss, NYG Visanthe Shiancoe, MIN Zach Miller, OAK Brent Celek, PHI Tony Scheffler, DEN Heath Miller, PIT Jeremy Shockey, NO Bo Scaife, TEN Anthony Fasano, MIA Vernon Davis, SF Todd Heap, BAL Martellus Bennett, DAL L.J. Smith, BAL Brandon Pettigrew, DET Randy McMichael, STL Billy Miller, NO Donald Lee, GB Marcedes Lewis, JAC Desmond Clark, CHI Jerramy Stevens, TB Dante Rosario, CAR Benjamin Watson, NE David Martin, MIA Shawn Nelson, BUF Robert Royal, CLE Martin Rucker, CLE Jermichael Finley, GB Daniel Graham, DEN Steve Heiden, CLE Brad Cottam, KC Brandon Manumaleuna, SD Jeff King, CAR Ben Utecht, CIN Tony Curtis, KC Fred Davis, WAS Ben Patrick, ARI Darcy Johnson, NYG Jared Cook, TEN Leonard Pope, ARI Daniel Fells, STL Reggie Kelly, CIN Jacob Tamme, IND Chris Baker, NE Alex Smith, NE Gijon Robinson, IND Ben Hartsock, ATL John Gilmore, TB Davon Drew, BAL Chase Coffman, CIN James Casey, HOU Delanie Walker, SF Darnell Dinkins, NO Tom Santi, IND Greg Estandia, JAC Matt Spaeth, PIT

Receiving Rcpt 81 85 69 81 67 64 75 52 71 58 52 51 51 43 42 40 42 45 33 37 37 27 31 32 37 31 31 34 33 24 22 21 22 18 24 16 17 16 18 18 13 17 16 14 13 14 13 13 12 12 21 14 13 12 12 10 10 9 14 11 13 9 0 10 10

Yds 905 967 892 906 721 722 792 703 786 731 598 621 606 494 477 441 449 445 423 416 391 325 401 412 421 404 264 351 335 287 265 246 230 206 255 165 210 153 188 178 114 162 173 146 147 141 140 143 133 140 177 126 116 120 102 104 89 86 141 134 124 112 87 103 80

Avg 11.2 11.4 12.9 11.2 10.8 11.3 10.6 13.5 11.1 12.6 11.5 12.2 11.9 11.5 11.4 11.0 10.7 9.9 12.8 11.2 10.6 12.0 12.9 12.9 11.4 13.0 8.5 10.3 10.2 12.0 12.0 11.7 10.5 11.4 10.6 10.3 12.4 9.6 10.4 9.9 8.8 9.5 10.8 10.4 11.3 10.1 10.8 11.0 11.1 11.7 8.4 9.0 8.9 10.0 8.5 10.4 8.9 9.6 10.1 12.2 9.5 12.4 --10.3 8.0

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TD 9 8 9 6 6 6 5 6 5 5 6 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 3 3 2 2 4 2 2 2 0 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Misc FL 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FPTS 136 135 133 118 101 101 99 98 97 93 88 81 72 65 61 60 59 58 58 56 55 55 51 49 46 45 40 39 37 32 30 29 27 24 21 21 20 19 17 17 17 15 15 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 6 6 5 5 4 4 4 16

Player Alge Crumpler, TEN David Thomas, NE Stephen Spach, ARI Jimmy Kleinsasser, MIN Matt Schobel, PHI Dan Campbell, NO Richard Angulo, JAC Tony Stewart, OAK John Owens, SEA Casey Fitzsimmons, DET Anthony Becht, ARI Cornelius Ingram, PHI Todd Yoder, WAS Garrett Mills, MIN Joe Klopfenstein, STL Derek Fine, BUF Michael Gaines, CHI Joel Dreessen, HOU John Nalbone, MIA Travis Beckum, NYG Bear Pascoe, SF Craig Stevens, TEN Justin Peelle, ATL Jeb Putzier, DEN Richard Quinn, DEN Jake O'Connell, KC Will Heller, DET Michael Matthews, NYG Anthony Hill, HOU

Receiving Rcpt 10 7 8 7 6 5 7 7 7 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1

Yds 110 87 74 73 69 66 53 60 58 52 50 63 52 52 54 42 41 44 47 43 42 33 28 23 25 33 16 17 8

Avg 11.0 12.4 9.3 10.4 11.5 13.2 7.6 8.6 8.3 8.7 10.0 12.6 10.4 13.0 13.5 10.5 10.3 11.0 11.8 10.8 10.5 8.3 9.3 7.7 8.3 11.0 8.0 8.5 8.0

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TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Misc FL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FPTS 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0

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Kickers Player Stephen Gostkowski, NE Mason Crosby, GB Rob Bironas, TEN Jason Elam, ATL Ryan Longwell, MIN David Akers, PHI Garrett Hartley, NO Robbie Gould, CHI Neil Rackers, ARI Adam Vinatieri, IND Shayne Graham, CIN Matt Bryant, TB Nick Folk, DAL Nate Kaeding, SD Rian Lindell, BUF Dan Carpenter, MIA Jeff Reed, PIT Kris Brown, HOU Josh Brown, STL Matt Prater, DEN John Kasay, CAR Olindo Mare, SEA Sebastian Janikowski, OAK Joe Nedney, SF Shaun Suisham, WAS Phil Dawson, CLE Jason Hanson, DET Josh Scobee, JAC Lawrence Tynes, NYG Jay Feely, NYJ Connor Barth, KC Steven Hauschka, BAL David Buehler, DAL Mike Nugent, TB

FG 29 28 28 29 24 28 23 27 24 25 26 0 24 23 25 25 25 24 27 24 24 25 24 23 25 24 23 24 22 23 22 22 4 1

FGA 32 31 30 31 27 34 26 31 30 29 30 28 27 27 30 30 29 28 30 30 27 29 27 26 30 27 26 28 27 28 26 28 4 2

50+FG 1 2 3 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 1 2 2 0 1 2 1 1 0 2 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0

FGLg 50 52 53 50 52 49 50 49 50 48 50 51 52 51 52 51 47 51 53 53 50 47 54 45 49 50 53 51 46 47 48 48 55 40

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XP 45 43 41 38 48 38 49 38 45 43 36 34 42 45 34 34 38 39 27 37 37 33 32 38 31 32 33 31 39 35 36 35 5 0

XPAtt 45 43 41 38 48 38 49 38 45 43 36 34 42 45 34 34 38 39 27 37 37 33 32 38 31 32 33 31 40 35 37 35 5 0

FPTS 134 131 131 127 124 122 120 119 119 118 116 116 116 116 113 113 113 113 112 111 111 108 108 107 106 106 106 105 105 104 102 101 19 3

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Defense/Special Teams Team Steelers Giants Vikings Titans Ravens Jets Eagles Cowboys Patriots Dolphins Panthers Chargers Redskins Cardinals Colts Buccaneers Bills Packers Bears Falcons 49ers Seahawks Jaguars Texans Raiders Saints Bengals Broncos Browns Chiefs Rams Lions

Int 15 15 18 19 17 16 16 13 15 14 16 15 15 17 13 13 13 16 15 17 12 14 16 9 15 11 14 13 12 15 10 10

STY 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

SACK 52 49 38 37 39 38 45 45 35 40 36 38 34 35 34 30 29 32 35 34 35 34 34 32 30 36 28 26 23 21 27 25

TK 816 797 829 842 833 829 852 803 815 804 902 857 843 861 905 895 868 840 881 885 866 926 842 833 888 841 833 892 919 915 914 922

DFR 13 13 10 12 11 12 12 13 10 12 14 11 12 10 12 13 11 9 10 12 9 12 9 10 9 10 12 11 11 11 10 10

FF 18 17 14 17 16 20 17 18 14 18 18 17 17 15 18 18 15 12 15 16 14 18 13 13 15 15 17 17 16 16 15 16

DTD 4 5 6 5 4 5 3 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 3 3 4 2 2 4 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2

PA 297 343 332 339 302 335 361 362 321 350 366 355 355 354 353 356 364 346 342 371 386 375 366 367 401 373 418 422 407 411 423 431

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PaNetA 2,910 3,408 3,580 3,202 3,415 3,304 3,190 3,461 3,066 3,167 3,152 3,619 3,264 3,507 3,009 3,181 3,114 3,364 3,301 3,688 3,948 3,512 3,455 3,487 3,005 3,417 3,741 3,199 3,511 3,211 3,489 3,604

RuYdA 1,241 1,555 1,502 1,605 1,221 1,798 1,591 1,557 1,620 1,804 1,840 1,635 1,579 1,811 1,902 1,962 1,898 1,935 1,764 2,011 1,741 1,947 2,016 1,844 2,262 1,944 1,906 2,040 2,116 2,158 2,103 1,967

TYdA 4,151 4,963 5,082 4,807 4,636 5,102 4,781 5,018 4,686 4,971 4,992 5,254 4,843 5,318 4,911 5,143 5,012 5,299 5,065 5,699 5,689 5,459 5,471 5,331 5,267 5,361 5,647 5,239 5,627 5,369 5,592 5,571

FPTS 262 248 244 240 240 233 227 226 225 224 219 218 218 217 216 213 212 212 211 209 198 198 198 196 193 191 185 181 181 180 172 168

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Player Profiles (Alphabetical by Position) as the Rams' starter, and have a little more time to throw. In fact, the whole Quarterbacks Rams' O-line is much improved, and that should help Bulger. However, the Derek Anderson, CLE Derek Anderson will enter this season trying to compete with Brady Quinn for the starting job. Quinn is the favorite, and Anderson will likely find himself on the sidelines during what will amount to a contract year. Anderson's contract jumps from $1.45 million this year to $7.45 million in 2010. There's no way the Browns will keep Anderson past this year, especially if he's the backup. Keep an eye on what happens with Anderson and Quinn, but look for Anderson to be holding a clipboard. After a breakout year in 2007 when he passed for 3,787 yards, 29 touchdowns and 19 interceptions, he fell off last season with 1,615 passing yards on 50.2 percent completions with nine touchdowns and eight interceptions. He was benched in favor of Quinn in Week 10 but then regained the job three games later when Quinn broke his finger. Now, Anderson will need a good training camp to beat out Quinn, but a mid-June calf injury could hurt his chances. For now, ignore Anderson in all leagues unless he's named the starter. Then look at him as a No. 2 Fantasy option.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 72-126 863 5 3 2008 142-283 1,615 9 8 2007 298-527 3,787 29 19

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 8 24 0 24 58 0 31 76 3

Fantasy Points 51 107 310

Tom Brady, NE No player will be more watched during the offseason than Tom Brady, who suffered a torn ACL in Week 1 in 2008 and was lost for the year. There have been differing reports on Brady's recovery and ability to be ready this year, but nothing spoke louder than when the Patriots traded backup QB Matt Cassel to Kansas City in late February. That act suggests that the club will count on Brady being ready for the start of the 2009 season, news that should resonate very well with Fantasy owners. Once he's working out regularly in training camp and in preseason games, then it's almost a certainty that he'll be a little rusty but otherwise okay. Treat him like a No. 1 Fantasy QB worth a pick between Rounds 2 and 3, and expect some solid stats once he gets back to being comfortable in the game he dominated in 2007.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 370-573 4,244 32 14 2008 7-11 76 0 0 2007 398-578 4,806 50 8

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 24 62 0 0 0 0 37 98 2

Fantasy Points 323 3 489

Drew Brees, NO Drew Brees became the second passer in NFL history to throw for over 5,000 yards in a season in 2008, joining Dan Marino in 1984, part of the reason why Brees is considered the best Fantasy QB heading into 2009. Thanks to the combination of his skills as a passer and the Saints' willingness to throw a ton, Brees also had 34 touchdowns but also 17 interceptions, all on 413-of-635 passing (65 comp. pct.) for 5,069 yards (7.98 yards per attempt). So long as the offense surrounding Brees stays mostly intact, expect the star passer to continue delivering top-notch statistics. He's our top-ranked Fantasy QB for 2009 and is worth a pick somewhere between 10th and 20th overall in all drafts this summer.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 407-626 4,966 33 17 2008 413-635 5,069 34 17 2007 443-655 4,428 28 18

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 30 40 0 22 -1 0 24 52 1

Fantasy Points 350 370 313

Rams are still lacking in the receiver department as Donnie Avery, Laurent Robinson, Ronald Curry and Keenan Burton are the prominent names on the roster. Until that's fixed, Bulger's production will stay lower than we're used to seeing (at least before his two-season meltdown). Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy QB worth a late-round pick in deeper leagues. Let someone else draft him based on his name value and his location.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 272-453 3,165 16 10 2008 252-441 2,727 11 13 2007 221-378 2,392 11 15

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 16 41 0 14 41 0 9 13 0

Fantasy Points 188 146 126

Jason Campbell, WAS Jason Campbell will finally have some continuity as it relates to his offensive scheme. Not until now have the Redskins had the same coach running the same offense in consecutive years, and it's thanks to Jim Zorn being the head coach and de facto offensive coordinator. Campbell posted his career-best totals in 2008, completing 315-of-506 passes (62.3 pct.) for 3,245 yards (6.41 yards per attempt) with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also rushed for 258 yards and a touchdown and fumbled the ball away only once. Campbell will be in a contract year in 2009, so he'll be plenty motivated to have a big year so he'll be compensated well by the wild-spending Redskins. The only negative is that he's never been a big stat master -- he's had two career 300yard games, he had eight sub-200-yard outings last year and two games with more than one passing touchdown in 2008 -- so if you're banking on him to be anything more than a No. 2 Fantasy option, you're reaching. Assuming he stays with Washington, consider him with a late-round pick as he'll be a nice backup passer for your squad.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 322-512 3,598 16 11 2008 315-506 3,245 13 6 2007 250-417 2,700 12 11

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 29 112 1 47 258 1 37 186 1

Fantasy Points 214 224 170

Matt Cassel, KC Matt Cassel's Fantasy fate was tied to Tom Brady's until the Patriots traded him in late February. Now, he'll start for the Chiefs and run the offense as prescribed by head coach Todd Haley and offensive coordinator Chan Gailey.

Cassel replaced an injured Brady in 2008 and eventually played like a No. 1 Fantasy QB. He had 3,693 yards, 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions and also had 270 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground. He'll have quality receivers around him in Dwayne Bowe, Mark Bradley and Bobby Engram, though tight end Tony Gonzalez was traded away in late April. That hurts, but the Chiefs felt confident enough to give Cassel a long-term deal in July. He now has a heck of a lot to prove to those people who don't think he'll be as effective as he was with the Patriots in 2008. Just don't reach early for Cassel, especially in the wake of Gonzalez's departure -- his presence was going to be big for the Chiefs. Remember, Cassel only has one year of experience as a starter, and that was playing with Randy Moss and Wes Welker, which can make most passers look good. We consider him a borderline No. 1/No. 2 Fantasy QB worth a pick between Rounds 8 and 10 in drafts this summer.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 302-479 3,493 20 15 2008 328-518 3,693 21 11 2007 4-7 38 0 1

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 39 142 2 76 271 2 4 12 1

Fantasy Points 232 286 6

Marc Bulger, STL Marc Bulger made it two straight years with subpar production in 2008, completing 57 percent of his passes (251-of-440) for 2,720 yards (a 6.18 yards per att. avg.). He posted 11 touchdowns for the second straight season with 13 interceptions and four fumbles lost. And, for the second straight season, his averages and completion percentages dipped while the offense around him crumbled. Yet, Bulger received some good news on draft weekend when the Rams didn't add another prominent quarterback and did add a big left tackle in Jason Smith with the second overall pick. That suggests that Bulger will return

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Kellen Clemens, NYJ

Jay Cutler, DEN

The Jets could turn to Kellen Clemens as their starting QB this year after Brett Favre decided to retire, but Clemens now has competition from rookie Mark Sanchez. Clemens came into 2008 expecting to compete for the starting job with Chad Pennington before Favre was acquired. Instead, Clemens was the No. 2 QB behind Favre, and Pennington was released. Clemens will compete with Sanchez this year, but expect Clemens to be No. 2 once again. In 2007, Clemens started eight games but did not play well. He has a long way to go to prove to Fantasy owners he can be a useful option, so consider him a lateround pick at best if he's named the Jets' starter this year. If anything, he's only holding the job until Sanchez takes over.

When the 2008 season ended, there didn't seem to be any doubt Jay Cutler was heading toward a stellar career with the Broncos. He had just passed for 4,525 yards on 62 percent completions with 25 touchdowns and 18 interceptions and also running for 200 yards and two touchdowns. But then Mike Shanahan was fired, Josh McDaniels was hired and everything about Cutler's future in Denver became muddled. He was then traded to Chicago, where he will become the Bears franchise passer. Cutler really was in a fantastic situation with the Broncos considering their receiving corps and the aggressive offense McDaniels employs. The Bears don't quite have the quality of receivers Denver does, but Cutler is still good enough of a quarterback to perform at a high level. Consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB, but his numbers could take a hit since Chicago isn't as pass-happy of a team as Denver and there are plenty of question marks surrounding the Bears' receiving corps.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 19-32 194 1 1 2008 3-5 26 0 1 2007 130-250 1,529 5 10

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 6 18 0 3 -3 0 27 111 1

Fantasy Points 8 -1 86

Kerry Collins, TEN Kerry Collins returns to the Titans this year after leading them to the playoffs in 2008. Collins replaced the ineffective Vince Young and will man the helm for at least one more season even at 36 years old. Collins was a good leader, but he didn't post overwhelming stats since the Titans prefer to run the ball and play defense than air it out. Collins passed for 2,676 yards on 58.3 percent completions with 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also ran for 49 yards and lost three fumbles. Collins had three games with at least two touchdowns, but he also had eight games without a score. He's a good byeweek replacement in deep leagues but can be ignored in most formats. Don't waste a draft pick on Collins in any leagues. The only positive for Collins coming into the season is the Titans added some weapons to Justin Gage and Bo Scaife with the addition of rookie WR Kenny Britt and TE Jared Cook and free agent WR Nate Washington.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 270-448 3,098 20 15 2008 243-416 2,681 12 7 2007 50-82 531 0 0

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 18 22 0 25 49 0 3 -3 0

Fantasy Points 199 169 19

Daunte Culpepper, DET Pressed for a quarterback last season, the Lions signed Daunte Culpepper in hopes that he could help them win. He didn't deliver there, but he did help a terrible passing game. In five starts, Culpepper completed 60-of-115 passes for 786 yards (52.2 comp. pct.; 6.83 yards per attempt) with four touchdowns, one fumble lost and six interceptions. But with the addition of No. 1 overall pick Matthew Stafford in Motown, Culpepper is not a lock to start in 2009. On the plus side, 'Pep' is reunited with Scott Linehan, who was his offensive coordinator in Minnesota. That gives him an edge over Stafford, but it's not a big one. While his time as the starter is ticking away, the reality is that Fantasy owners weren't about to sink a lot of time thinking about him as their starter. If he holds on to the top gig, he'd be a No. 2 Fantasy QB simply because he'd be throwing bombs to Calvin Johnson. Don't expect Culpepper to start 16 games, or post solid stats worthy of making him a Fantasy starter -- Stafford is the future here.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 77-136 956 5 6 2008 60-115 786 4 6 2007 108-186 1,332 5 5

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 16 41 0 11 25 1 20 46 3

Fantasy Points 44 49 89

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 341-531 3,737 24 21 2008 384-616 4,525 25 18 2007 297-467 3,497 20 14

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 30 114 0 57 200 2 44 205 1

Fantasy Points 243 327 249

Jake Delhomme, CAR Jake Delhomme's 2008 season will forever be remembered for the five interceptions and one fumble he had in the Divisional Playoffs against the Cardinals. But after having Tommy John surgery on his throwing arm last offseason, many folks inside the Panthers organization will remember Delhomme's season as a success. He completed 246-of-414 passes (59.4 pct.) for 3,288 yards (7.9 yards per attempt) with 15 touchdowns, 12 interceptions and three fumbles. He added a pair of rushing touchdowns along the way. Delhomme was able to post a career-best passing average thanks to an incredible running game that kept opposing defenses off balance, and that's something that should continue so long as the Panthers' offensive line stays in tact. Delhomme signed a contract extension in late April, paving the way for him to end his career with the Panthers. Suffice to say, don't count on Delhomme to be any better than a No. 2 Fantasy QB worth a late-round pick, if at all, in drafts this summer.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 257-426 3,038 20 18 2008 246-414 3,284 15 12 2007 55-86 626 8 1

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 18 25 0 20 21 2 6 26 0

Fantasy Points 192 205 73

Trent Edwards, BUF Trent Edwards started 14 games for the Bills in 2008 and finished with 2,699 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and 10 interceptions and five fumbles lost with 117 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He showed signs of becoming a quality Fantasy option early on in the season and again in Week 12 at Kansas City when he passed for 273 yards and two touchdowns (his only game with two pass TDs) and also ran for two more, but at times he was just pedestrian, and it seemed to happen after he suffered a concussion at Arizona in Week 5.

A funny thing happened to Edwards in early March when the Bills signed WR Terrell Owens, enhancing his Fantasy value. While T.O. isn't the receiver he once was, he remains a red-zone threat and a likely regular option as part of the Bills offense. However, the Bills have also undergone some changes on the O-line, as three starters -- including left tackle Jason Peters and left guard Derrick Dockery -- are gone. There are some protection issues for Edwards, who wasn't the same QB last year after suffering a concussion early on in the year. But as a result of Owens' signing, Edwards becomes a middle- to low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB well worth a middle- to late-round pick in drafts this summer.

The Bills also gave Edwards another weapon on Draft Day with rookie TE Shawn Nelson, who was taken in the fourth round and will have the chance to start right away.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 258-418 3,073 20 12 2008 245-374 2,699 11 10 2007 151-269 1,630 7 8

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---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 23 67 1 36 117 3 14 49 0

Fantasy Points 215 174 95

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Joe Flacco, BAL

David Garrard, JAC

Joe Flacco comes into his sophomore season expecting to improve on a solid rookie campaign. Flacco surprised many last year by not only hanging on to the starting job with the team all season, but playing well and leading the Ravens to the AFC Championship Game. Flacco passed for 2,971 yards, 14 touchdowns and 12 interceptions on 60 pct. passing and 6.94 yards per attempt. He also added 180 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground along with a 43-yard catch and two fumbles. It wasn't a great Fantasy season, but Flacco had a solid run in November with nine touchdowns and two interceptions with two games over 245 passing yards. This year, however, Flacco could take a step back. The Ravens receiving corps, which was mediocre at best last season, loses Derrick Mason to retirement. That leaves Flacco with Mark Clayton, Demetrius Williams, Todd Heap and L.J. Smith as his top targets. At best, consider Flacco a No. 2 Fantasy QB in deep formats, but he's better suited as a No. 3 option in most leagues worthy of just a lateround flier.

David Garrard played 16 games for the first time in his career in 2008, and as a result, set a new career high with 3,620 yards. But his touchdown total dropped from the 18 he had in 2007 to 15 in 2008, and his interceptions went up from three to 13. Garrard, who completed 62.6 percent of his passes, did rush for 322 yards and scored two touchdowns, but he also lost four fumbles. His best receiver is now Torry Holt, who is far from an elite receiver as he's slowed down over the past few years, and RB Maurice Jones-Drew. His only other targets worth mentioning are rookies Mike Thomas and Jarett Dillard and TE Marcedes Lewis. The Jaguars also are a run-oriented team. Because of that, Garrard will remain a No. 2 Fantasy QB. He's worth drafting late in deeper leagues only as there are too many other passers out there with sleeper potential in 2009.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 245-419 2,939 18 16 2008 257-428 2,971 14 12

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 37 135 2 52 181 2

Fantasy Points 196 210

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 275-444 2,988 15 13 2008 335-535 3,620 15 13 2007 208-325 2,509 18 3

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 46 188 1 73 322 2 50 182 1

Fantasy Points 186 246 224

Matt Hasselbeck, SEA Josh Freeman, TB The Buccaneers drafted their potential quarterback of the future when they took Josh Freeman of Kansas State with the 17th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.

The pick isn't much of a surprise considering that new Bucs head coach Raheem Morris knew Freeman from their days together at K-State. Considered a tremendous all-around athlete, Freeman threw for 2,945 yards in his senior year (down from his junior year) on 58.6 completion percentage for 20 touchdowns and only eight interceptions. He also rushed for an eye-popping 14 touchdowns and 404 yards. Freeman is quite a specimen with ideal height (6foot-6), good speed, solid size and a real good arm. With Morris familiar with Freeman's game, he could push the offense into fitting the rookie's strengths and get him under center sooner than later. Remember, the Bucs have Luke McCown, Byron Leftwich and Josh Johnson already on the roster, but none of those passers have a solid track record or a solid accumulation of talent like Freeman. He'll compete for a prominent spot in camp this summer and does have an outside shot at starting. But we don't see him pulling a Matt Ryan and having a bonanza rookie campaign. He'll be no better than a top-end No. 3 Fantasy QB at the onset of the season and isn't worth a pick in seasonal Fantasy drafts. However, he is well worth a middle- to late-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a late first/early second-round pick in rookie-only drafts.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 63-102 674 3 2

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 9 38 0

Fantasy Points 29

Jeff Garcia, FA All Jeff Garcia did over the last two seasons was play well enough in most spots to help the Bucs win games and get close to the postseason. But it wasn't enough to keep him with the club as he wasn't re-signed by Tampa Bay. He settled with a job in Oakland in early April, and it's there where he'll start the season as the primary backup to JaMarcus Russell. That said, he's not going to be worth a look in Fantasy play until he's regularly posting decent totals.

Keep him out of draft plans.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 31-53 426 3 3 2008 244-376 2,712 12 6 2007 209-327 2,440 13 4

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 8 41 1 34 151 1 35 116 1

Fantasy Points 29 187 180

Matt Hasselbeck's 2008 campaign was a disaster. First, several of his receivers got hurt. Then, he got hurt, missing significant playing time with a bulging disk in his back. He only played in seven games and was dreadful with 1,216 yards on 52.2 percent of his passes complete with five touchdowns and 10 interceptions. But lost in the shuffle of Hasselbeck's 2008 season is the fact that he posted some career-high totals in 2007. We point out that he threw for nearly 4,000 yards and 28 touchdowns two years ago to illustrate the fact that he can post those kinds of numbers, and he'll have a chance to so it again with a receiving corps that now includes WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Between his four best targets, it's not nuts to think that Hasselbeck can get to 3,200 yards passing if he can stay healthy. Hasselbeck's got some real upside and can be considered a quality No. 2 Fantasy QB worth taking in middle-to-late rounds.

He might even be considered a platoonable starter in deeper leagues.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 270-444 3,250 23 18 2008 109-209 1,216 5 10 2007 352-562 3,966 28 12

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 24 68 0 11 69 0 39 97 0

Fantasy Points 223 64 301

Shaun Hill, SF A year after finishing strong for the Niners, Shaun Hill finally got a crack at playing on an extended basis for a chunk of 2008. In eight starts, Hill completed 181-of-288 passes (62.8 pct.) for 2,046 yards (7.10 yards per attempt) with 13 touchdowns, two fumbles lost and eight interceptions. Hill also rushed for two touchdowns and padded his stat line with 115 rushing yards.

Pretty good totals, right? Not if you ask the 49ers, who signed Damon Huard and have a reinvigorated Alex Smith on the roster to compete with him.

Thankfully, the Niners didn't draft a quarterback with a prominent pick -- but they did draft Texas Tech WR Michael Crabtree to help boost their receiving corps. Though the team will have a new offensive coordinator in '09 -- they're expected to be very run oriented -- Hill should come out of camp with the starting gig. If that happens, we like him as a sneaky sleeper of a No. 2 Fantasy QB well worth a late-round pick in all leagues.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 283-476 3,305 21 18 2008 181-288 2,046 13 8 2007 54-79 501 5 1

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---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 22 87 1 24 115 2 12 14 1

Fantasy Points 218 164 51

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Tarvaris Jackson, MIN

Eli Manning, NYG

Tarvaris Jackson started the 2008 season as the Vikings' starter, then was pushed aside after two weeks for Gus Frerotte. He stayed on the bench until Week 14 when he replaced an injured Frerotte and started the rest of the season, including the Vikings playoff game. Now he'll be forced to fight for a starting job again in 2009 as the club traded for Sage Rosenfels, and he'll have the edge over Jackson for the job. In six games (five starts) last year, Jackson completed 88-of-149 passes (59.1 pct.) for 1,056 yards (7.09 yards per attempt) with nine touchdowns and just two interceptions, his best ratio by far in his three-year career (a four-TD game at Arizona helped). Jackson also rushed 26 times for 145 yards (5.6 avg.) and fumbled the ball away three times. It's pretty clear that his passing ability isn't optimal, and clubs will try to make him beat them with his arm when he plays them. He's 10-14 in his career as a starter and has been injury prone, all of which points to Rosenfels landing the gig. Jackson shouldn't be drafted in 2009. Instead, wait for him to land significant playing time before giving him a look off the waiver wire.

Eli Manning experienced his second-worst season statistically in 2008, throwing just 21 touchdowns and accumulating 3,238 yards, both career-lows since becoming the Giants' starter in 2005. Much of that can be attributed to the loss of WR Plaxico Burress: In 10 games with his star receiver, Manning threw 15 scores and had four games with at least 215 passing yards. In six without Burress, Manning had six touchdowns and two games with over 200 passing yards. Manning utilized a spread-the-ball-around approach with Burress gone, and it didn't equate to bonanza statistics. Here's where he improved, however: He threw just 10 interceptions, completed 60.4 percent of his passes and nailed 6.78 yards per pass attempt, all career-highs. Manning will fall in as a No. 2 Fantasy QB in 2009 because of the glut of talent ahead of him next year, but he's due for a new contract after 2009. If he doesn't sign a new deal this offseason, he could be motivated to post his best numbers yet in an effort to be the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL. But he will need help at wide receiver, whether the Giants add another standout player in a trade or signing or can get Burress back depending on his legal troubles.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 44-79 529 4 6 2008 88-149 1,056 9 2 2007 171-294 1,911 9 12

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 22 96 0 24 140 0 54 260 3

Fantasy Points 28 100 148

Kevin Kolb, PHI We got a look at Kevin Kolb in 2008 when he played for a half against the Ravens after Donovan McNabb was benched. We didn't like what we saw.

Kolb was tentative and shaky, completing 10-of-23 passes for 73 yards with two interceptions in that game, and his season totals weren't much better: 17of-34 passing for 144 yards with four picks and no touchdowns. Chances are the Eagles aren't ready to hand him the starting job after this abysmal showing and another year will be spent with him on the bench. As such, keep him off of Fantasy rosters unless he finds regular playing time, and even then don't pin your Fantasy team's success to him.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 31-59 350 2 3 2008 17-34 144 0 4 2007 0-0 0 0 0

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 12 30 0 13 2 0 3 -2 0

Fantasy Points 10 -3 -2

Byron Leftwich, TB Byron Leftwich will battle for the starting QB job in Tampa Bay with a number of passers including Luke McCown and first-round pick Josh Freeman. Leftwich spent 2008 with the Steelers and replaced the injured Charlie Batch as Ben Roethlisberger's backup and appeared in seven games. He completed 56.8 percent of his passes for 303 yards and two touchdowns and also added a rushing touchdown. With the Bucs offense getting a facelift this offseason (offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski, tight end Kellen Winslow and running back Derrick Ward are part of the additions) and WR Antonio Bryant expected back, whomever is running the show could post enough stats to warrant use as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB. Thus, the Buccaneers' QB situation bears watching this summer.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 146-242 1,676 10 10 2008 21-36 303 2 0 2007 32-59 279 1 3

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 12 21 0 4 7 1 6 7 0

Fantasy Points 97 30 9

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 325-532 3,551 21 16 2008 289-479 3,238 21 10 2007 297-528 3,336 23 20

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 23 40 0 20 10 1 30 69 1

Fantasy Points 221 240 229

Peyton Manning, IND Peyton Manning had another outstanding season in 2008 despite starting the year with a well-documented knee injury. He finished with 4,002 yards, completing 66.8 percent of his passes, with 27 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He also ran for a touchdown with one lost fumble. This was the first time Manning had less than 30 touchdowns since 2005, but he still won the MVP award. He remains a No. 1 QB in all leagues, but we'll see how he does without Marvin Harrison, who the Colts released this offseason. Manning still has Reggie Wayne, Anthony Gonzalez and Dallas Clark, so he should be just fine. Plan on drafting Manning sometime in the second round in all leagues this summer as he's pretty much the safest bet in Fantasy Football. If he's not the top QB drafted, he will definitely be one of the top two with Drew Brees.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 359-554 4,245 30 12 2008 371-555 4,002 27 12 2007 337-515 4,040 31 14

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 24 30 1 20 21 1 20 -5 3

Fantasy Points 324 308 337

Luke McCown, TB Luke McCown will battle for the starting QB job in Tampa Bay with a number of passers including Byron Leftwich and first-round pick Josh Freeman. McCown attempted one pass in 2008 (it was incomplete) and has only 238 career passing attempts, so the likelihood of him being overly productive seems slim.

With the Bucs offense getting a facelift this offseason (offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski, tight end Kellen Winslow and running back Derrick Ward are part of the additions) and WR Antonio Bryant expected back, whomever is running the show could post enough stats to warrant use as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB. Thus, the Buccaneers' QB situation bears watching this summer.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 104-168 1,115 7 5 2008 0-1 0 0 0 2007 94-139 1,009 5 3

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---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 16 58 0 3 15 0 12 117 0

Fantasy Points 65 1 71

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Donovan McNabb, PHI

Carson Palmer, CIN

For the first time in five years -- and only the fourth time in his 10-year career -Donovan McNabb played in 16 games in 2008. And for only the second time in his career, McNabb topped 500 passing attempts. Put those two facts together, and it's pretty obvious that McNabb had one of his best seasons ever. In 2008, he completed 345-of-571 passes (60.4 comp. pct.) for 3,916 yards (6.86 yards per attempt) with 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He was effective on the ground too, rushing for 147 yards and two touchdowns. This was McNabb's first season with over 3,500 yards passing and 20-plus touchdowns since 2004, the year he had Terrell Owens at his disposal. Following the season, McNabb asked for and received a restructured contract, giving him more money over the next two years of his current deal. Additionally, the Eagles upgraded the offense around him. Left tackle Jason Peters and wide receiver Jeremy Maclin have joined the Birds, and the combination should make McNabb more potent than he was last season. Consider him a middle- to lowend No. 1 Fantasy QB worth a draft pick between Rounds 5 and 7. He'll be an injury candidate, so you'll need to draft a capable backup a few rounds later, but McNabb has some great weapons around him and should be good for some quality numbers so long as he's upright.

Carson Palmer is coming off an elbow injury that limited him to just four games in 2008. He completed 58.1 percent of his passes for 731 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions and also ran six times for 38 yards with one lost fumble. It was clearly the worst season of his career, and he now has to prove he can rebound with a bad throwing arm. All signs point to Palmer being ready to start the season, and he now has a new wide receiver in Laveranues Coles, who signed in the offseason as a replacement for T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who is now in Seattle, and a potential new TE in rookie Chase Coffman, who was drafted in the third round. With Chad Johnson and Chris Henry also there, Palmer still has enough talent to succeed. But following the injury, Palmer has dropped from a Top 5 Fantasy option to a risky pick as a starter. Plan on drafting him after the elite quarterbacks are gone, and if you can get him as a No. 2 QB in the later rounds, it's a steal. At some point this year he will be starting again in the majority of leagues.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 324-523 3,809 21 14 2008 345-571 3,916 23 11 2007 291-473 3,324 19 7

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 36 141 1 38 151 2 50 236 0

Fantasy Points 249 289 245

Dan Orlovsky, HOU Dan Orlovsky saw seven starts in 2008 with the winless Lions, completing 143of-255 passes (56.1 pct.) for 1,616 yards (6.34 yards per attempt) and eight touchdowns, eight interceptions and 29 rush yards. Orlovsky landed in Houston in early March and will back up Matt Schaub. Given Schaub's injury history, we'll likely see Orlovsky at some point in 2009. There's no need to carry him on a roster until he gets into the game, though.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 71-120 747 4 4 2008 143-255 1,616 8 8 2007 0-0 0 0 0

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 5 18 0 7 29 0 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 37 102 0

Kyle Orton, CHI Kyle Orton was traded in the offseason to Denver in the deal that sent Jay Cutler to Chicago. Orton won the starting QB job in Chicago in training camp last season and never gave it up except when he suffered a high-ankle sprain.

Hurrying back from the injury separated Orton's season into two parts, with the pre-injury part being incredible. In about eight games before the injury, he threw for 1,777 yards on 151-of-244 passing (61.8 comp. pct.; 7.28 yards per attempt) for 11 touchdowns (one rushing) with four interceptions. In seven games after the injury, Orton completed 130-of-236 passes (55 comp. pct.) for 1,310 yards (5.55 yards per attempt) with 10 touchdowns (two rushing) and eight interceptions. It was clear that Orton's mechanics were messed up because of the injury. So while he finished with 2,972 yards on 272-of-465 passing (58.5 pct.) with 18 pass TDs, three rush TDs and 12 interceptions, he's believed to be a better passer than that judging by how he did to start the season. He'll enter 2009 in a contract year and with better weapons (like Brandon Marshall) around him in Denver, meaning that he'll be motivated to play well. Getting an unofficial nod to be the starter in mid-June should only make you more confident in him. Consider Orton a sleeper worth drafting as a No. 2 Fantasy QB who might overdeliver. He's well worth a pick between Rounds 9 and 11.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 297-482 3,336 21 15 2008 273-466 2,979 18 12 2007 42-79 475 3 2

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 30 71 0 24 49 3 5 -1 0

Fantasy Points 221 217 35

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 272-434 3,356 21 12 2008 76-130 736 3 4 2007 373-575 4,131 26 20

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 28 50 0 6 38 0 24 10 0

Fantasy Points 227 42 280

Chad Pennington, MIA The Dolphins signed QB Chad Pennington days after he was released by the Jets once they acquired Brett Favre, and he turned out to be a boon for the Dolphins. Immediately named the starting QB after coming to Miami, Pennington was reunited with offensive coordinator Dan Henning and had a career year with 3,653 yards, 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions and also 58 rushing yards, one fumble lost and one touchdown on the ground. The yardage total was a new career high. Pennington comes into 2009 as Miami's starter again, and he will be looking to post back-to-back 3,000-yard seasons for the first time in his career. Pennington has also never made it a full 16 games in back-to-back seasons either. He'll attempt to accomplish both while in a contract year in '09, so expect Pennington to really step up his efforts so he can land a big pay day next offseason. It will only help him if the Dolphins can upgrade their receiving corps. We like Pennington as a solid No. 2 Fantasy QB worth a late-round pick in drafts this summer.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 274-434 3,102 17 10 2008 321-476 3,653 19 7 2007 179-260 1,766 10 9

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 21 67 0 31 58 1 20 32 1

Fantasy Points 195 255 121

Brady Quinn, CLE Brady Quinn will enter this season trying to compete with Derek Anderson for the starting job. Quinn is the favorite and showed in a brief time in 2008 that he can be a solid Fantasy option. Quinn started three games in November after Anderson faltered to start the season and completed 50.6 percent of his passes for 518 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He also had five carries for 21 yards. In his first start against Denver in Week 10, Quinn passed for 239 yards and two touchdowns. He then had two more starts before ending the season with a broken finger on his throwing hand. Quinn will be ready for the start of the season, but first he has to beat out Anderson. He also needs to find a second weapon with Kellen Winslow now in Tampa Bay, but maybe rookie wide receivers Brian Robiskie or Mohamed Massaquoi will help. Losing Winslow has lowered Quinn's value to make him a high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB. --------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 240-404 2,828 17 11 2008 45-89 518 2 2 2007 3-8 45 0 0

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---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 32 104 1 5 21 0 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 192 30 1

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Philip Rivers, SD Philip Rivers took the next step in his career in 2008 when he became the focal point of the Chargers offense and led them to the Divisional Playoffs. Starting every game for the third year in a row, Rivers completed 312-of-478 passes (65.3 pct.) for 4,009 yards (8.39 yards per attempt), 34 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, easily the best totals of his career. Rivers also tossed in 84 rush yards and four fumbles lost. Rivers made great use of his receiving corps, which includes WRs Vincent Jackson and Chris Chambers along with TE Antonio Gates. He also saw more attempts because the running game in San Diego struggled on a weekly basis and the Chargers' defense never gave him a safe lead. Both of those factors, along with the quality receiving corps, have been addressed this offseason but not to the point where Rivers won't be throwing. He has established himself as the new heart and soul of the San Diego offense and should continue to play well. He'll have added motivation as he's entering a contract year, so a big season will result in an even bigger pay day (he and the Chargers still might work something out this offseason).

Consider Rivers a safe No. 1 Fantasy QB well worth a pick between Rounds 3 and 5 this summer.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 337-520 4,074 31 15 2008 312-478 4,009 34 11 2007 277-460 3,152 21 15

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 29 63 1 31 84 0 29 33 1

Fantasy Points 316 346 219

Aaron Rodgers, GB There's no doubt about it: Aaron Rodgers' first season as the quarterback of the Packers was a successful one. Starting every game (what injury-prone label?!), Rodgers completed 341-of-536 passes (63.6 pct.) for 4,038 yards (7.53 yards per attempt) with 28 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He also added four touchdowns on the ground with 207 rushing yards. Rodgers had 11 games with at least two total touchdowns and nine games with 250 yards passing, including each of the last five, letting him end up as a Top-5 Fantasy QB. And keep in mind that Rodgers did most of this with a slightly separated shoulder suffered early on in the year. Rodgers had a lot of success because the Packers' running game wasn't very strong and the defense faltered in the second half, but his skills and ability also played a huge role. Rodgers will enter 2009 with supreme confidence and a good receiving corps, making him a quality No. 1 Fantasy QB who will last past the big-ticket passers and into Round 4 of all leagues. He's an excellent value choice given his potential for strong weekly performances.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 334-536 3,965 27 14 2008 341-536 4,038 28 13 2007 20-28 218 1 0

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 41 146 2 56 207 4 7 29 0

Fantasy Points 298 345 16

Ben Roethlisberger, PIT Ben Roethlisberger was able to win another Super Bowl title for the Steelers in 2008 and played well in that game against Arizona with 256 passing yards, the game-winning touchdown to Santonio Holmes and an interception.

Roethlisberger capped a playoff run that saw him celebrated not just for his arm but for his ability to escape the pass rush, neatly hiding the fact that he played behind a rag-tag offensive line for much of the year. He also did it with a separated shoulder, and he also played on despite suffering a concussion late in the season. His regular season finished with 3,301 yards on 281-of-469 passing (59.9 comp. pct.; 7.04 yards per attempt). He had just 17 touchdowns, way down from the 32 he threw last year, and the fourth time in five years he's thrown 17 or 18 touchdowns in a season. He added 101 rush yards and two rushing touchdowns. Big Ben also had 15 interceptions and a career-worst

seven fumbles lost (he had eight in his previous four seasons combined).

About the best thing that could happen to Roethlisberger is if the Steelers improve his offensive line this offseason. Ultimately, he's not enough of a gunslinger or stat monger to be used as anything more than a top-end No. 2 Fantasy QB. Look for him to be snagged with a middle-round pick in drafts this summer.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 290-494 3,345 19 14 2008 282-470 3,314 17 15 2007 265-405 3,158 32 11

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 35 136 2 34 101 2 35 204 2

Fantasy Points 225 212 324

Tony Romo, DAL Fantasy owners can't complain much about how Tony Romo did in 2008, but they might if their expectations remain high in 2009. Missing three games with a broken pinkie finger on his throwing hand, Romo managed to connect for 3,448 yards on 276-of-450 passing (61.3 comp. pct.; 7.7 yards per attempt) with 26 touchdowns and 14 interceptions last season. Romo scraped up another 41 rush yards but added a career-worst seven fumbles lost. It wasn't his best season, but it was still a quality effort as he had six games with at least 300 yards passing and another eight games with two or more touchdowns (six with three touchdowns). But Romo has lost touchdown target Terrell Owens this offseason, probably to his liking, and will run an offense that doesn't have the same bulk as what he's used to. Roy Williams is his new No. 1 receiver, and he's a good player, but he's not the touchdown generator Owens was/is.

Tight end Jason Witten will also be on hand. Remember this: Over the last two seasons, Owens was on the receiving end of 24 of Romo's 62 touchdown passes (nearly 40 percent). That's a lot to a quarterback to lose. Williams and Witten will help make up for some of that production, but it's safe to expect Romo's touchdown totals to dip in 2009. His yardage should remain fairly solid.

He remains a No. 1 Fantasy QB, but one you might not take until Round 4 this summer.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 318-485 3,895 29 18 2008 276-450 3,448 26 14 2007 335-520 4,211 36 19

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 32 82 1 28 41 0 29 131 2

Fantasy Points 286 255 367

Sage Rosenfels, MIN The Vikings hope Sage Rosenfels spends more time in the pocket than running around trying to make plays after trading for him from Houston this offseason.

Rosenfels had been a quality backup QB for the Texans, but now he is expected to compete for and ultimately land the starting gig with the Vikings (Tarvaris Jackson is his primary competition). As such, he has the chance to be a sleeper Fantasy option. Rosenfels has talent (six touchdowns in five starts last season), but he also makes mistakes (10 interception and four fumbles), including his ill-fated gaffe against the Colts last year when the game should have been over. With Minnesota, Rosenfels has some good targets in Bernard Berrian, Sidney Rice, rookie Percy Harvin and Visanthe Shiancoe and a strong running game with Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor. Spend a late-round pick on Rosenfels as a No. 2 QB, but don't be surprised if he starts for you during the season, especially when the matchup is right.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 259-414 3,020 18 15 2008 116-174 1,431 6 10 2007 154-240 1,684 15 12

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---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 30 70 1 11 37 0 21 51 1

Fantasy Points 194 72 140

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JaMarcus Russell, OAK JaMarcus Russell has shown signs of being a good QB, but now he needs to do it for a full season. Russell closed 2008 with 626 passing yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions in his final three games. But for the season, Russell only had 2,423 yards on 54 percent completions with 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions and 127 rushing yards and one touchdown with 10 fumbles. If he can pick up where last year left off, Russell would be in line for a sleeper season and a steal for Fantasy owners with a late-round pick. He also got a new target from the NFL Draft with the Raiders taking Darrius HeywardBey at No. 7 overall. Heyward-Bey is a tremendous deep threat, which is exactly what Russell needs to show off his arm, and he also got another receiving target in the draft with Louis Murphy. Along with Heyward-Bey, Russell will depend on TE Zach Miller and RB Darren McFadden as his top targets. Take a chance on Russell with a late-round pick as a No. 2 or No. 3 QB. If he starts off the season playing well, then add him off the waiver wire with the hopes this is the year he lives up the hype of being a former No. 1 overall pick.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 239-421 2,706 14 12 2008 198-367 2,423 13 8 2007 36-66 373 2 4

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 15 73 2 18 127 1 5 4 0

Fantasy Points 168 162 16

Matt Ryan, ATL Matt Ryan dazzled in his first season in the NFL, leading Atlanta to an improbable 11-win season and a playoff berth. In 2009, he could reach the next level. His rookie-year numbers were pretty good as he completed 265-of-434 passes (61.1 comp. pct.) for 3,440 yards (7.9 yards per attempt) with 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in the regular season and 199 yards passing with two TDs and two interceptions in the postseason. He added 104 yards and a score on the ground with 6 more yards in the playoffs with one fumble lost over the whole season. And when you consider that Ryan caught fire after his slow first four games out of the gate, when he had just two TDs and zero 200yard games, you can expect him to be ready for a solid season and make the most out of new TE Tony Gonzalez, who the Falcons acquired in late April.

With a good rookie season under his belt, a receiving corps that has vastly improved and comparisons to Peyton Manning rolling in, Ryan could make another big leap in his sophomore year. Consider Ryan a middle- to low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB in 2009 drafts, worth a pick between Rounds 6 and 8.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 289-462 3,547 23 12 2008 265-434 3,440 16 11

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 20 48 0 55 104 1

Fantasy Points 244 227

Mark Sanchez, NYJ The Jets traded up in the 2009 NFL Draft to select Mark Sanchez from Southern Cal with the thought he will be the quarterback of the future. He could also be the quarterback of the present if he beats out Kellen Clemens for the starting job as expected. Sanchez threw for 3,965 yards and 41 touchdowns in 16 starts with the Trojans. He has a strong arm, but his inexperience could be a problem early on in his NFL career. He also has a lack of weapons in New York with only Jerricho Cotchery, Dustin Keller, Leon Washington and Thomas Jones on the roster. And he still has to beat out Clemens, which is no guarantee, although new coach Rex Ryan was the defensive coordinator in Baltimore last year when rookie Joe Flacco took the team to the playoffs. Plan on drafting Sanchez as a No. 3 Fantasy quarterback with upside in standard leagues. He is worth a middle-round pick in keeper leagues and a first-round pick in rookie drafts.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 283-468 2,987 16 16

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 31 116 0

Fantasy Points 174

Matt Schaub, HOU Fantasy owners are hoping Matt Schaub picks up where 2008 ended. Schaub came back from a knee injury that cost him four games to end the season on fire. In those final four games, Schaub passed for 1,281 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions. For the season, Schaub passed for 3,043 yards, 15

touchdowns and 10 interceptions with 66 percent of his passes completed. He also ran for 68 yards and two touchdowns with six lost fumbles in 11 games.

He will enter this year again as a quality Fantasy sleeper who could be a dynamic Fantasy option if he stays healthy. Schaub has only played in 11 games in each of his two seasons with the Texans, but he has arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL in Andre Johnson and solid complementary weapons in Owen Daniels, Kevin Walter and Steve Slaton. If Schaub can play 16 games, he should post stats like those of the Top 5 Fantasy quarterbacks.

We rank him among our Top-10 Fantasy QBs but consider him more of a borderline No. 1/No. 2 option. If you do get him, be sure to draft another strong quarterback behind him since health is the big issue with Schaub.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 297-451 3,596 22 13 2008 251-380 3,043 15 10 2007 192-289 2,241 9 9

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 25 80 1 31 68 2 17 52 0

Fantasy Points 245 203 124

Chris Simms, DEN Chris Simms may have only attempted two passes in 2008, but they were significant attempts. If you recall, Simms' 2006 season ended abruptly when he underwent an emergency appendectomy, and since then he never suited up.

Now Simms finds himself in Denver, where he'll likely wind up as the backup behind Kyle Orton, who was acquired when the team traded away Jay Cutler.

Simms likely won't see meaningful playing time after Orton was effectively named the starter in mid-June, so he'll only be useful in Fantasy if Orton misses significant playing time.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 43-73 528 3 2 2008 1-2 7 0 0 2007 0-0 0 0 0

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 8 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 27 0 0

Matthew Stafford, DET The Lions made Georgia QB Matthew Stafford the top pick in the 2009 draft, thus anointing him as their quarterback of the future. Stafford amassed 7,731 yards in 34 starts with 51 touchdowns and 33 interceptions (just 10 each in 2008 and 2007). His big-arm gives him potential to be a stat monger in the league, but it's probably not going to happen right away even though the Lions aren't ruling it out. Save for an awesome preseason by Stafford, it seems like a safe bet to consider Daunte Culpepper the favorite to start at first in 2009. That means that Stafford won't see much of the field until the club either falls out of playoff contention or until Culpepper misses significant playing time. Stafford will eventually have some opportunities to post big numbers throwing deep to the likes of Calvin Johnson and whomever else makes up the Lions' offense when he's under center. Thus, Stafford shouldn't be drafted in seasonal formats, but is a middle- to late-round pick in dynasty/keeper formats and a first-round pick in rookie-only drafts this summer.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 209-361 2,593 15 18

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 20 52 0

Fantasy Points 146

Seneca Wallace, SEA Seneca Wallace wound up leading the Seahawks in passing in 2008, completing 58.3 percent of his passes for 1,532 yards and 6.3 yards per attempt. Wallace saw extensive playing time (eight starts) thanks to Matt Hasselbeck missing nine games with a back injury. Wallace also threw 11 touchdowns and just three interceptions, adding 78 rush yards. The passer is expected to back up Hasselbeck again in 2009, rendering him useless for Fantasy play until he finds regular playing time. Keep him off of rosters.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 41-71 582 3 2 2008 141-242 1,532 11 3 2007 19-28 215 2 1

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---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 9 31 0 16 78 0 4 17 0

Fantasy Points 30 122 21

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Kurt Warner, ARI Kurt Warner's fairy tale year almost saw him win his second Super Bowl. After being named the Cardinals' starting quarterback just before the start of the regular season, Warner completed 401-of-598 passes in the regular season (67.1 comp. pct.) for 4,583 yards (7.66 yards per attempt), 30 touchdowns, seven fumbles lost and 14 interceptions. He added another 1,147 yards passing and 11 touchdowns in four postseason games. Obviously, the 38-yearold-to-be still can play at a high level and has a trio of tremendous targets to throw to in Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin and Steve Breaston. Warner is a No. 1 Fantasy QB worth a pick between Rounds 4 and 5 in drafts this summer.

back and kick returner. For 2009 Fantasy play, Arrington shouldn't be considered.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 0 0 0 2008 30 188 1 2007 26 78 0

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 0 0 0 30 254 1 29 241 1

Fantasy Points 0 55 37

FL 0 0 0

Marion Barber, DAL --------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 342-534 4,339 30 23 2008 402-599 4,582 30 14 2007 282-452 3,409 27 17

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 21 12 0 18 -2 0 17 15 1

Fantasy Points 288 321 259

Vince Young, TEN Vince Young had a disastrous 2008 due to injuries and an off-field incident that included concerns that he was suicidal. Young appears to have recovered from everything, but he will enter this season as the backup to Kerry Collins. The Titans will give Young a chance at playing in spots, but he won't see the field enough to warrant Fantasy consideration this year. What's more, his salary escalates nearly 300 percent in 2010 from 2009 and the Titans may not want to be on the hook for a ton of money in a backup quarterback. For now, ignore Young in all leagues; once Collins leaves Tennessee, then we'll find out if the Titans still have faith in Young as their quarterback of the future. He's definitely not their QB of the present and won't be worth owning unless Collins misses significant playing time.

--------------- Passing --------------Year Comp-Att Yds TD Int 2009 (proj) 10-18 151 1 0 2008 22-36 219 1 2 2007 238-382 2,546 9 17

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 3 20 0 8 27 0 93 395 3

Fantasy Points 7 12 172

Running Backs Joseph Addai, IND Joseph Addai was one of the biggest busts in 2008. He only appeared in 12 games and had 544 rushing yards on 155 carries (3.5 avg.) with five touchdowns. He also had 25 catches for 206 yards and two touchdowns and lost a fumble. Addai rushed for 100 yards in a game just once. This was his worst season in three years, and he fell behind No. 2 rusher Dominic Rhodes in Fantasy value. Adding insult to injury, the Colts' rusher had arthroscopic knee surgery this offseason and is on the mend but clearly not the picture of perfect health. Between his long 2008 season and his injury history (he also had shoulder, knee and hamstring issues last year), you can see why the Colts drafted RB Donald Brown with their first-round pick. Addai will lose touches to Brown, hurting his potential in the Colts' high-powered offense. Addai remains a talented Fantasy option if he can stay healthy and get the majority of touches, but the earliest he should be drafted is Round 3. He has a long way to go to prove he can be considered a must-start option, though.

While he got a new contract with the Cowboys, Marion Barber also inherited the starting job and was expected to take on the bulk of the rushing workload in 2008. For the first 12 games of the season, he did exactly that, but then a dislocated toe on his right foot hobbled him and he fizzled down the stretch.

With only 15 rush yards and 51 receiving yards coming after the injury, the majority of Barber's production came when he was healthy, and it was mostly good. On 238 carries, Barber had 885 yards (3.7 avg.) and seven touchdowns with 52 catches for 417 yards (8.0 avg.) and two more scores. Eight of his 12 games before the injury resulted in at least 100 total yards. Barber also set career-highs in total yardage, carries and receptions. More of the same is expected in 2009, though he will continue to yield carries to Felix Jones and Tashard Choice. But because Barber works at the goal line and because he's a threat for 100 total yards each week, he remains a Fantasy stud, especially working behind his massive offensive line and with a potent passing game.

Barber is still a No. 1 Fantasy RB worth a mid-first-round pick in drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 224 969 11 238 885 7 203 973 10

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 38 273 1 52 417 2 44 282 2

Fantasy Points 177 177 197

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Cedric Benson, CIN Cedric Benson joined the Bengals at the end of last September turned into a quality Fantasy option. He finished 2008 with 747 yards on 214 carries (a 3.5 avg.) with two touchdowns and 185 yards on 20 receptions, all of which except for the rushing touchdowns career-highs. As such, the Bengals rewarded him with a two-year contract extension this offseason. Benson will likely share some of the rushing workload, but as of now is the premier back of the Bengals. He did well last season, especially in matchups against weak run defenses, and the Bengals' O-line is expected to be healthier than it was last season. Ultimately, Benson is a No. 3 Fantasy RB as not many owners are pumped about a guy who was kicked out of the league for a spell last season.

However, if he's still going to get 15 touches per week and work at the goal line, he can't be all that bad. Expect him to go off the draft board around Round 7.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 227 880 5 214 747 2 196 674 4

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 23 188 0 20 185 0 17 123 0

Fantasy Points 118 102 99

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Ladell Betts, WAS ---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 220 876 7 2008 155 544 5 2007 261 1,072 12

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 21 182 1 25 206 2 41 364 3

FL 2 1 0

Fantasy Points 134 114 235

J.J. Arrington, UFA J.J. Arrington's career is in jeopardy after the Broncos cut him three months after signing him because his injured right knee will require season-ending microfracture surgery. Even if he recovers fully from the surgery, he's not expected to be a major contributor. To wit, he had two touchdowns with the Cardinals last year working primarily as a third-down

Two years removed from his out-of-nowhere 1,000-yard season, Ladell Betts spent 2008 continuing to aid Clinton Portis in the Redskins' rushing duties.

Betts had 61 carries for 206 yards (3.4 avg.) with a touchdown, adding 22 catches for 200 yards (9.1 avg.). Betts will be 30 before the start of the season and will see his salary nearly double from 2009 to 2010. This could very well be his final year with the Redskins, and the fact that he's a backup doesn't help his case with Fantasy owners, either. He's nothing more than a late-round pick as insurance for those owners who take Portis with a Top-15 selection on Draft Day.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 75 270 2 61 206 1 93 335 1

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---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 23 179 0 22 200 0 21 174 1

Fantasy Points 37 44 60

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Ahmad Bradshaw, NYG Ahmad Bradshaw saw most of his time on special teams, though he did work on offense in spurts. He had more opportunity in 2008 than in his rookie season, rushing for 355 yards on 67 carries (5.3 avg.) with a rushing score, adding 42 yards on five catches (8.4 avg.) and another score. What's more, Bradshaw might be elevated to the secondary rushing role behind Brandon Jacobs in 2009 since Derrick Ward is now in Tampa Bay. That would open the door for Bradshaw to have his most productive season yet. We'd consider him a potential low-end No. 3 Fantasy RB in deeper leagues worth a middle- to late-round pick. Remember, Ward rushed for over 1,000 yards in a shared role with Jacobs, so Bradshaw should be considered a decent sleeper.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 125 582 3 2008 67 355 1 2007 23 190 1

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 21 151 1 5 42 1 2 12 0

FL 2 0 1

Fantasy Points 77 51 24

Chris Brown, HOU Chris Brown's first season with the Texans was a bust after being placed on injured reserve with a back injury before the season even began. He returns this season with the chance to earn carries as a backup to Steve Slaton and possibly get goal-line touches. Keep an eye on what Brown does in the preseason, but don't expect Brown, who is very injury prone, to have much Fantasy value since he's not guaranteed to touch the ball. If anything, he's worth a late-round pick in touchdown-only leagues. The one thing in Brown's favor is he's looking for a new contract after this year, which could provide extra motivation.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 65 249 4 2008 0 0 0 2007 101 464 5

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 9 55 0 0 0 0 19 128 0

FL 1 0 1

Fantasy Points 41 0 86

Donald Brown, IND The Indianapolis Colts selected RB Donald Brown of Connecticut in the first round of the NFL draft at No. 27 overall. He started 23 of 37 games at Connecticut, rushing for 3,800 yards and 33 touchdowns. Brown will likely share carries with Joseph Addai, who looked lost last season, struggled with injuries and even had an offseason knee procedure. Brown is worth drafting as a handcuff to Addai and can be used on his own as a No. 4 Fantasy/top-end reserve RB with upside. Brown is a first-round pick in rookie-only drafts and a mid-round pick in keeper leagues and standard formats. If Brown can play as Dominic Rhodes did last year, he has the chance to be a steal for Fantasy owners.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 206 857 6

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 18 166 0

FL 2

Fantasy Points 119

Ronnie Brown, MIA Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown rebounded from a torn ACL in 2007 to have the most productive Fantasy year of his career in 2008. Brown spawned a new offense with the "Wildcat," which featured him at quarterback and used as a rusher. The offense debuted in Week 3 at New England, and Brown accounted for five touchdowns (four rushing, one passing). That helped Brown score a career-best 11 touchdowns on the season, and he finished with 916 rushing yards and 33 catches for 254 yards. Brown shared time with Ricky Williams, which is expected to happen again this year, but he should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy RB worth a pick around Round 4. He is a candidate for about 1,200 total yards again, and if the "Wildcat" remains successful, Brown could

have another Pro Bowl year. The only problem for Brown running the "Wildcat" is the addition of Pat White in the NFL Draft, but that shouldn't hurt Brown's value at all coming into the year.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 227 956 5 214 916 10 119 602 4

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 36 282 1 33 254 0 39 389 1

Fantasy Points 139 181 130

FL 2 1 0

Correll Buckhalter, DEN Correll Buckhalter had two starts for the Eagles in 2009 when he filled in for an injured Brian Westbrook, and overall his totals were good: 369 yards on 76 carries (4.9 avg.) with two touchdowns on the ground as well as two scores through the air with 324 yards receiving on 26 catches (12.5 avg.). He signed with the Broncos and will battle for playing time with rookie Knowshown Moreno, LaMont Jordan, Ryan Torain, Peyton Hillis and Darius Walker.

Buckhalter has been injury free for three seasons now and doesn't appear to be the injury risk he once was. If he is a limited part of the Broncos offense, he's not really worth a pick outside of the deepest of leagues. Most likely, Buckhalter will compete with Jordan as the No. 2 back behind Moreno.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 63 251 1 76 369 2 62 313 4

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 15 121 1 26 324 2 12 87 0

Fantasy Points 30 92 63

FL 2 0 0

Michael Bush, OAK Michael Bush showed what he's capable of when given a chance in the season finale of 2008. Bush had 27 carries for 177 yards and two touchdowns against Tampa Bay. He's not expected to get that many carries in a game this season with Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas healthy, but Bush could get some goal-line touches because he's the bigger back of the three. McFadden obviously has the most upside in Oakland, and Fargas continues to be a favorite of every coaching staff. But Bush could be a decent reserve during the season and is worth drafting with a late-round pick in all Fantasy leagues.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 108 449 3 2008 94 419 3

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 26 211 1 19 162 0

Fantasy Points 69 73

FL 3 1

Reggie Bush, NO Reggie Bush was off to a solid start to the 2008 season until a torn left meniscus suffered in Week 7 caused him some problems. He missed the club's next four games, then returned to only a limited role before winding up on Injured Reserve. Bush's totals for his 10-game, 2008 season were as follows: 106 carries for 404 yards (3.8 avg.) with two rush TDs and 52 catches for 440 yards (8.5 avg.) with four receiving scores. However, in those first seven games where he was healthy, Bush had 87 carries for 294 yards (3.3 avg.) and 42 catches for 366 yards (8.7 avg.) with all but one receiving score coming in those games. He also totaled at least 15 touches in six of those seven contests and topped 80 total yards in four of those seven games with another late in the year. After three NFL seasons, the picture Bush has painted for himself is of a speedy out-of-the-backfield type with easy 100-total-yard per game potential, but also injury prone (10 games missed in last two seasons) and not a very good pure running back. He'll do the most damage in PPR leagues because of his penchant to catch the ball, and in those leagues he's a No. 2 RB worth a Top-30 pick. In standard leagues, consider him a borderline No. 2/No. 3 RB, worth a pick between Rounds 5 and 6. His 2009 better be good as his base salary rises significantly for 2010 and 2011, and the Saints may opt to bail on him if he doesn't consistently match his potential.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 131 496 4 106 404 2 157 581 4

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---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 61 525 4 52 440 4 73 417 2

Fantasy Points 129 116 135

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Jamaal Charles, KC

Warrick Dunn, UFA

Jamaal Charles shared time with Kolby Smith in 2008 as the No. 2 RB in Kansas City behind Larry Johnson. This year, Charles could compete with Johnson for the starting job, but he'll likely be the second option again. Charles had 67 carries for 357 yards (5.3 avg.) and 27 catches for 272 yards and one touchdown. He should be considered a solid sleeper this season depending on what happens with Johnson, and even if L.J. sticks around, Charles will see a decent workload each week as the Chiefs love his speed. Plan on drafting Charles with a late-round pick in all leagues.

Warrick Dunn had another fairly productive season, spitting in the face of the 30-year-old RB theory. However, he was released by Tampa Bay at the beginning of the offseason and has yet to find a home. Dunn led the Bucs in rushing last year with 786 yards on 186 carries (4.2 avg.) and 330 yards on 47 receptions (7.0 avg.), so there's no doubt that he can still play at a decent level.

The issue with him is touchdowns as he had just two last season and 15 total over his last four seasons. Think of him as a quality third-down back, and don't be surprised to see him get signed before the start of the season. As late-round running back picks go, this guy's awesome. Grab him late if you can this summer in deeper leagues; if he signs somewhere, he'll be a lock for at least 700 total yards (and maybe 1,000), and if he doesn't sign, then you cut him by Week 1 for someone promising off the waiver wire who you might have drafted late anyway.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 95 406 2 2008 67 357 0

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 40 398 2 27 272 1

FL 3 2

Fantasy Points 82 64

Tashard Choice, DAL Buried on the depth chart for much of the season, the Cowboys called on Tashard Choice late in the year to do the unthinkable: Represent the run game in matchups at the Steelers, vs. the Giants, vs. the Ravens and at the Eagles.

The rookie drafted way behind Felix Jones responded in a big way: 472 yards on 92 carries (5.1 avg.) with two rushing touchdowns and 21 grabs for 185 yards (8.8 avg.) in games against some of the toughest run defenses in the NFL. Choice's problem for 2009 is that he'll again find himself buried on the depth chart behind Barber and Jones. With that in mind, he is an excellent lateround pick both as an insurance policy for Barber (or Jones) and as a good reserve who has proven to be solid even against the toughest of defenses. In the event that he beats out Jones for the No. 2 job in camp, Choice's value would rise significantly in all leagues.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 83 397 2 2008 92 472 2

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 12 93 0 21 185 0

FL 1 0

Fantasy Points 45 77

Glen Coffee, SF The 49ers drafted RB Glen Coffee with a third-round pick in the 2009 draft as they were expected to take a running back to aid Frank Gore. Coffee is a lot like Gore: A physical power runner with good enough speed and hands. He had 1,383 yards on 233 carries (5.9 avg.) last season with 10 touchdowns, adding 16 catches for 118 yards (7.4 avg.) and a score for the Crimson Tide.

Look for Coffee to get a couple of touches each week -- not enough to warrant Fantasy use, maybe like five or so. He's not expected to be a high-impact rookie, making him nothing more than a late-round pick as an insurance policy of sorts for those owners who take Gore with a Top-10 pick. He's worth a lateround pick in dynasty/keeper leagues as well and an early- to middle-round pick in rookie-only drafts.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 90 373 1

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 11 92 0

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Fantasy Points 40

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Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 137 476 5 62 172 8 65 335 3

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 6 64 0 0 0 0 4 54 0

FL 2 0 0

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 10 62 0 47 330 0 37 238 0

Fantasy Points 21 123 114

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Justin Fargas, OAK Fantasy owners would like to see Justin Fargas go away so Darren McFadden could be a star for the Raiders. But Fargas continues to get carries for Oakland and will do so again this season. Fargas played in 14 games in 2008 and finished with 219 carries for 855 yards (3.9 avg.) and one touchdown and 10 catches for 52 yards with two fumbles. Fargas should be behind McFadden and Michael Bush, but don't be surprised if Fargas continues to play a significant role. He's worth drafting with a late-round pick, and he could even start as a flex player for you during the year if the Raiders continue to lean on him.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 134 511 3 219 855 1 222 1,009 4

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 8 61 0 10 52 0 23 188 0

Fantasy Points 59 94 140

FL 2 1 1

Kevin Faulk, NE Patriots RB Kevin Faulk continues to do everything for New England and rescue their backfield on a limited basis. With Laurence Maroney going down with a shoulder injury after only playing in three games in 2008 and Sammy Morris being limited with a knee injury, Faulk took over and was productive for Fantasy owners. He had 83 carries for 507 yards and three touchdowns and a career-high 58 catches for 486 yards and three touchdowns. He will enter this year as the club's third-down back again and will likely play a key role at some point during the year, though he'll lose some playing time to Morris, Maroney and free-agent addition Fred Taylor. He'll also be in a contract year, and even though he'll be an 11-year vet in 2009, he could still earn another nice pay day after the season. Faulk is only draftable in PPR leagues as a late-round flier, but he could be picked up in all leagues off the waiver wire when the Patriots need rushing help again.

T.J. Duckett, SEA T.J. Duckett had his third eight-TD season in 2008 (fourth with eight or more) with the Seahawks, providing the club with the bruising short-yardage presence they needed. His average was poor (2.8) as he had 172 yards rushing, but 26 of his 62 carries went for first downs, and that's why he's on the 'Hawks.

Duckett could be in line for more work in 2009 as the Seahawks are thin at running back heading into the draft. Ultimately, Duckett should keep his job as a sledgehammer in the Seattle offense, and as such is worth a gander as a low-end reserve running back in leagues this season. He's going to be one of those "six-or-nothing" type of players for owners to consider using as a oneweek replacement during the season.

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 61 239 1 186 786 2 228 718 4

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 38 168 0 83 507 3 62 265 0

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 36 302 3 58 486 3 47 383 1

Fantasy Points 48 134 70

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 68 65 56

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Matt Forte, CHI

Ryan Grant, GB

Rookie running back Matt Forte was more than just an integral part of the Bears' offense -- he essentially was the Bears offense. In addition to the teamhigh 63 catches he had for 477 yards (7.6 avg.) and four touchdowns through the air, Forte rushed 316 times for 1,238 yards (3.9 avg.) with eight rushing scores and only one fumble. He was one of five players to top 300 carries in 2008, and the only rookie. He also had 100 total yards in 11 of 16 regularseason games. The expectation is for Forte to build on this first year while taking on a slightly lighter workload (Kevin Jones will help Forte with his carries). But even with that being the case, Forte is worth a first-round pick in all drafts and should receive some consideration to be a Top-3 pick in PPR leagues in 2009.

Ryan Grant was one of five NFL running backs to top 300 carries in 2008, and he did fairly well with those rushes. On 312 totes, Grant had 1,203 yards (3.9 avg.), but with just four touchdowns, half of his 2008 total, and none in his first six games. He also had just four 100-yard games and 18 catches for 116 yards (6.4 avg.) and an additional score. Grant will enter 2009 as a solid Fantasy option as a No. 2 rusher and will be worth a pick between Rounds 2 and 3 this summer.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 272 1,163 8 2008 315 1,231 8

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 46 397 2 64 484 4

FL 3 1

Fantasy Points 193 241

Frank Gore, SF Frank Gore got off to a solid start in 2008 but then trailed off beginning in Week 12 after suffering a concussion and neck injury the week before. He also was sidelined for a couple of weeks with an ankle ailment in Weeks 15 and 16. His season totals were decent: 240 carries for 1,036 yards (4.3 avg.) with six touchdowns, adding two scores through the air with 373 receiving yards on 43 catches (8.7 avg.). But after Week 11, Gore had only one touchdown (receiving) and no 100-total-yard games (seven before), stunting his stat line for the year. Gore and the Niners have a new offensive coordinator in Jimmy Raye, and he's expected to be more run-oriented than past coordinators. And while the Niners wanted to find a good rusher to complement Gore, the best they've done is rookie Glen Coffee with a third-round pick, hardly a threat to the starter's role. Gore should still have close to 20 touches per game with reps at the goal line, and that's enough to be considered a No. 1 Fantasy RB worth a top pick between fourth and eighth overall.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 264 1,151 8 240 1,036 6 260 1,102 5

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 45 361 2 43 373 2 53 436 1

FL 3 3 3

Fantasy Points 189 184 183

Earnest Graham, TB After a breakout 2007 season, Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 11 and missed the remainder of the season. In the limited action he saw, he ran for 563 yards on 132 carries (4.3 avg.) with four touchdowns, adding 23 receptions for 174 yards (7.6 avg.).

Graham did appear to labor on as the season went on, slowing down after a hot September (three 100-total-yard games, two TDs). Graham will now share the rock with Derrick Ward, whom the Bucs signed this offseason to work in a tandem much like he did with the Giants. That will leave far fewer chances for Graham to rack up yardage, but it could leave Graham as the goal-line guy for Tampa Bay since he's the bigger back than Ward. Consider Graham a low-end No. 2 Fantasy RB if that's his role, which would make him worth a pick between Rounds 6 and 7 this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 183 778 7 132 563 4 222 898 10

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 17 113 0 23 174 0 49 324 0

FL 0 2 1

Fantasy Points 116 99 179

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 286 1,150 7 312 1,203 4 188 956 8

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 15 100 0 18 116 1 30 147 0

Fantasy Points 147 155 155

FL 3 3 1

Shonn Greene, NYJ The New York Jets drafted RB Shonn Greene from Iowa in the third-round of the NFL Draft. Greene, an All-American, rushed for more than 100 yards in all 13 games last season, finishing with 1,850 yards and 20 touchdowns in his one season as a regular. Greene could get some carries as a rookie behind Thomas Jones and Leon Washington, but Greene is the likely successor to Jones' starting job. Greene is worth a late-round pick in standard leagues as a handcuff to Jones and can be drafted on his own in keeper formats. In rookieonly drafts, take Greene with a late first-round pick after the elite rushers are off the board.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 126 512 3

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 6 38 0

Fantasy Points 63

FL 0

Jerome Harrison, CLE Jerome Harrison enters this season as a pending free agent after the year and hoping to earn more playing time. Harrison split time with Jason Wright as the backup to Jamal Lewis last year and finished the season with 34 carries for 246 yards and one touchdown and 12 catches for 116 yards and a score. He has enough talent to earn more carries, and with Lewis getting up in age, Harrison could get an extended look from the Browns if they decided to go in another direction. Harrison is worth taking with a late-round flier in all leagues and would be worth using as a handcuff option with Lewis. The only problem for Harrison could be losing carries to James Davis, who the Browns drafted in the sixth round of the NFL Draft.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 81 362 2 34 246 1 23 142 0

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 26 234 1 12 116 1 2 19 0

Fantasy Points 61 47 15

FL 0 0 0

Tim Hightower, ARI Tim Hightower actually led the Cardinals in carries as a rookie, though his yardage wasn't overly impressive. On 143 carries, Hightower had just 399 yards (2.8 avg.) but did score 10 times thanks in part to his role as a goal-line back. He also caught 34 passes for 448 yards (7.0 avg.). In the postseason, Hightower had 132 rush yards and a score with 24 receiving yards and two more touchdowns. After the Cardinals drafted Chris 'Beanie' Wells with a firstround pick, chances are Hightower will remain in a limited capacity, but he'll still pick up most or all of the goal-line work in 2009. That's going to make him a relevant Fantasy player, one who could be expected to deliver a touchdown and a handful of yards each week for owners. That makes him worth utilizing as a No. 3 Fantasy RB because it's clear that he knows how to score. If he starts and sees more than 10 total touches a week, then he'd improve to a lowend No. 2 choice. Either way, be ready to consider him with a mid-round pick in drafts this summer.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 188 651 8 2008 143 399 10

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---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 16 110 0 33 230 0

Fantasy Points 105 122

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Peyton Hillis, DEN Peyton Hillis was a Fantasy sensation in 2008 for four weeks in November and December before suffering a hamstring injury that ended his season. He finished the year with 68 carries for 343 yards (5.0 avg.) and five touchdowns and 14 catches for 179 yards and a touchdown. Hillis started the year at fullback before moving to tailback when the Broncos dealt with injuries. This year, Hillis will likely move back to his natural fullback spot but might be a factor catching the ball and getting an occasional goal-line carry. In fact, new coach Josh McDaniels said in early June that he's impressed with Hillis' versatility. He's not worth drafting as the Broncos' backfield is deep, but he could be useful as a one-week replacement off the waiver wire if he regularly gets a handful of touches each week.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 32 133 1 2008 68 343 5

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 3 16 0 14 179 1

FL 0 0

Fantasy Points 13 87

Brandon Jackson, GB A wrist injury cut Brandon Jackson's season short, and even though he averaged a cool 5.5 yards per carry, his numbers dipped a little in 2008 as Ryan Grant solidified his spot as the Packers' No. 1 running back. Jackson had 45 carries for 248 yards with a score (30 carries and 19 yards fewer than 2007) but did have 30 catches for 185 yards (6.2 avg.), improving on those totals.

Jackson will be in his third year in 2009 but remains a glorified third-down back who might get up to 90 total touches as long as Grant doesn't get hurt.

Consider Jackson a must-own if you draft Grant with an early-round pick.

Otherwise, he's no better than a low-end reserve.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 63 315 1 45 248 1 75 267 1

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 33 204 1 30 185 0 16 130 0

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 47 48 45

healthy, Jackson is a do-it-all running back easily capable of getting 20-to-25 touches per week with goal-line carries -- essentially a Fantasy Football dream.

However, with young players emerging at the position, Jackson will slip to the second half of the first round in most drafts this summer. He's still a No. 1 Fantasy RB but not an elite one. If you can get him in Round 2, you'll be committing larceny.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 261 1,108 7 254 1,043 7 237 1,002 5

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 52 426 1 40 379 1 38 271 1

Fantasy Points 179 183 165

FL 3 3 2

Brandon Jacobs, NYG Brandon Jacobs told CBSSports.com before the season that his goals for 2008 were "big -- real big." Clearly, he hit his goals playing in a contract year, finishing the regular season with 1,089 rushing yards on 219 carries (5.0 avg.) and 15 touchdowns. He added 36 receiving yards and only fumbled the ball away once all season. And, he scored and/or had 100 rush yards in 10 of 13 games. Those totals are exceptional considering that he shared the ball during the year and was banged up to end the season, not playing in three of the Giants' final six regular-season games. His big year paid off -- he was signed to a rich contract extension this offseason and he'll remain the starter for the Giants. He'll continue to be limited to about 225 touches per season with the Giants, but even then he's proven to be productive with that workload. Your only worries: That Jacobs doesn't get hurt and that Jacobs doesn't ratchet the intensity down a level because he got paid. Consider Jacobs a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 Fantasy RB, albeit one who warrants picking up his primary backup later on in drafts, which will most likely be Ahmad Bradshaw. Jacobs looks like a rock solid pick in Round 2.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 247 1,083 11 219 1,089 15 200 1,011 4

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 9 63 0 6 36 0 23 174 2

Fantasy Points 164 199 146

FL 2 1 4

Fred Jackson, BUF Fred Jackson had a career season in 2008 as a backup to starter Marshawn Lynch. He ran for 571 yards and three touchdowns with a fumble lost and also caught 37 passes for 317 yards. He started three games (two in tandem with Lynch) and showed flashes in 2008 that he could be a quality running back if given more touches. Well, those touches are coming as Lynch was suspended by the NFL for three games for issues related to misdemeanor gun charges. Because of that, Jackson is expected to start Buffalo's first few games right out of the gate. Jackson's status was well and good until mid-April when the Bills signed veteran RB Dominic Rhodes to add depth to their run game. Previously, Jackson was considered a decent sleeper since he'd start your season off as a No. 3 Fantasy RB, but that was under the impression that he'd see a ton of reps.

Now, expect Jackson to land somewhere between 60 and 70 percent of the reps over the first three games of the season, with Rhodes getting the rest. Jackson slips back into being a middle- to late-round pick, still holding some value as a stop-gap and/or must-draft option for those owners who take Lynch with an early-round pick.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 155 669 3 129 560 3 58 300 0

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 32 255 0 37 317 0 22 190 0

FL 1 1 0

Fantasy Points 98 103 49

Edgerrin James, UFA Edgerrin James' 2008 season began and ended well, but minimal play inbetween thanks to a benching by coach Ken Whisenhunt didn't help his cause with the Cardinals. He wound up with 514 yards on 133 carries (3.9 avg.), though the more accurate description might be 122 carries for 480 yards (still a 3.9 avg.) and three touchdowns in eight games where he had more than five carries. He also caught 12 passes for 85 yards on the year. James has been released and is a free agent. Edge will be 31 next season and has certainly taken on his fair share of work over the course of his 10-year career, but he thinks he's got gas left in the tank. Wherever he plays in 2009, he won't be a full-time back and might not get as much work as we're accustomed to seeing.

He'll have minimal potential, so consider him a reserve Fantasy RB option in 2009 and grab him with a late-round pick in drafts this summer, almost regardless of whatever team he signs up to play for.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 82 315 3 133 514 3 324 1,232 7

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 6 55 0 12 85 0 25 196 0

Fantasy Points 43 75 184

FL 2 2 0

Steven Jackson, STL For the second year in a row, Steven Jackson played in just 12 games but still managed to top 1,000 rush yards, 270 receiving yards and at least six total touchdowns with over 270 total touches. Imagine how productive he'd be if he could stay healthy. Jackson's 2008 totals were modest, especially compared to where he was drafted: 1,042 yards on 253 carries (4.1 avg.) with seven rush TDs and 40 catches for 379 yards (9.5 avg.) with another score and three fumbles lost. The Rams are going to lean on Jackson to carry the workload in 2009 and hope that his achy back and sore groin don't slow him down. When

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Chris Johnson, TEN

Julius Jones, SEA

Chris Johnson was a rookie we touted in 2008, and he lived up to the hype.

Johnson burst on the scene with 251 carries for 1,228 yards (4.9 avg.) and nine touchdowns. He also added 43 catches for 260 yards and a receiving touchdown and only lost one fumble. The versatile speedster should pick up this year where last season ended. True, Johnson will continue to lose carries and touchdowns to LenDale White, but the two proved to be a dynamic tandem, and they both thrived in a run-first offense last season. Johnson is worth drafting as a late first-round pick in all Fantasy leagues this year as he is a star in the making.

Julius Jones failed to live up to lofty expectations in his first season with the Seahawks in 2008, rushing for 698 yards on 158 carries (4.4 avg.) with just two touchdowns, both scored in September. He also took a huge dip as a receiver out of the backfield with just 14 catches for 66 yards (he had 203 yards receiving with the Cowboys in 2007). But Jones isn't a lost cause -- as of March, he's the best rusher the Seahawks have on staff after seeing Maurice Morris leave via free agency, and the club intends to be more of a running club in 2009 than in the past. Assuming the Seahawks don't add another decent running back via the draft or trade this offseason, Jones has some potential to get close to 1,000 total yards and around four or five touchdowns (T.J. Duckett is still on the roster and should steal goal-line reps). Consider him a No. 3 Fantasy RB at this time, worth a mid-round draft pick this summer.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 240 1,107 8 2008 251 1,228 9

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 36 331 2 43 260 1

FL 1 1

Fantasy Points 186 206

Larry Johnson, KC Larry Johnson will likely remain with the Chiefs this season despite asking for a trade. He should want to stay in Kansas City with Todd Haley and Chan Gailey guiding the offense and Matt Cassel at QB. The offensive line is improving, and Johnson should be in line for a pretty good season. He could lose a few carries to Jamaal Charles and Kolby Smith, but Johnson is still going to get close to 20 touches per game and should be a candidate for good stats, including at the goal line. Johnson had 874 rushing yards on 193 carries (4.5 avg.) and five touchdowns last year with 12 catches for 74 yards. He should do better than that this season but remains a No. 2 RB at best. The earliest Johnson should be drafted is Round 3 as your second RB.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 240 1,023 6 193 874 5 158 559 3

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 29 238 0 12 74 0 30 186 1

FL 3 1 1

Fantasy Points 139 128 95

Felix Jones, DAL Felix Jones' rookie year was awesome before struggling with hamstring and toe injuries in November, ending his season. Jones had a torn hamstring, and then tore a ligament in his toe while rehabbing his hamstring. But before he got hurt, he was hurting opposing defenses with a sick yards-per-carry average. In a mere five games (he had no stats in a sixth), Jones had 266 yards on just 30 carries for a whopping 8.9 yard average with three touchdowns (for 11, 60 and 33 yards). He added 10 yards on two grabs. Jones is expected to be ready to go in '09 and will likely see around 10 touches a game working behind Marion Barber. That's not a lot of work, but considering the potential he has to break off long runs for touchdowns, there's much to like. Jones is not only solid insurance for those owners who invest heavily in Barber, but he's also a topend reserve Fantasy RB worth a mid-round pick in drafts this summer. The concern about Tashard Choice taking a couple of touches is valid, but not significant enough to lower Jones' expectations.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 145 700 5 2008 30 266 3

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 19 186 1 2 10 0

FL 2 0

Fantasy Points 105 45

Greg Jones, JAC Greg Jones got a boost in Fantasy value when the Jaguars decided to release veteran Fred Taylor. That opened the door for Jones to share time with starter Maurice Jones-Drew. Jones will still be limited in his carries, but he will definitely get more than the two he had in 2008 when he spent most of his time at fullback (he did have 13 catches for 116 yards and a touchdown). Consider Jones a solid late-round pick and a good reserve in all leagues. In 2005, when Jones had 151 carries, he rushed for 575 yards and four touchdowns. He is capable of reaching those totals again.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 76 283 3 2008 2 13 0 2007 42 119 2

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 18 161 1 13 116 1 11 99 2

FL 1 0 0

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 213 841 3 158 698 2 165 585 2

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 20 132 0 14 66 0 23 203 0

Fantasy Points 94 83 90

FL 3 2 0

Thomas Jones, NYJ Thomas Jones had a resurgent year in 2008 with the Jets and comes into this season as a quality Fantasy RB. After a disappointing 2007, Jones bounced back with 1,312 rushing yards and a career-high 13 touchdowns. He also added 36 catches for 207 yards and a career-high two touchdowns. He did lose two fumbles, but Jones ran well behind New York's offensive line. You'll want to draft Jones probably higher than he's worth based on last year's performance, but remember he will be 31 this year and should start to see a decline in his production. The Jets also should give Leon Washington a few more reps, which will cut into Jones' carries, and they drafted rookie RB Shonn Greene in the third round, which is a signal that Jones doesn't have much time left with the Jets in his career. The safe bet is to draft Jones as a No. 2 Fantasy RB worth a pick starting in Round 3 in all leagues. Anything higher could be a reach.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 245 991 6 290 1,312 13 310 1,119 1

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 22 110 1 36 207 2 28 217 1

Fantasy Points 135 239 144

FL 1 1 0

Maurice Jones-Drew, JAC The Jaguars released Fred Taylor in the offseason, which will allow Maurice Jones-Drew to start and get the majority of carries as the club's featured back.

That's a good thing because Jones-Drew has already been a star, and he's about to get even better. Although his rushing average has dipped in each of his three seasons, he's been wildly productive: At least 1,100 total yards and nine total touchdowns each year. So long as he remains part of the Jaguars passing attack and a threat at the goal line -- both jobs he should retain -expect Jones-Drew to thrive. And even though he landed a huge long-term contract extension in mid-April, we still think he'll play hard through injury and deliver big stats. We love him as a No. 1 Fantasy RB who should be drafted in the early part of the first round in every league in 2009. He will lose some touches and possibly goal-line carries to Greg Jones, but not enough to deter you from drafting him as high as No. 3 overall behind Adrian Peterson and Michael Turner.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 258 1,042 8 197 824 12 167 768 9

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 62 541 3 62 565 2 40 407 0

Fantasy Points 203 216 166

FL 3 3 2

Fantasy Points 51 18 44

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Jamal Lewis, CLE

LeRon McClain, BAL

Jamal Lewis will be 30 this season and is starting to hit the decline in his career. Last year, Lewis had the lowest rush total (1,002) and rushing touchdowns (four) since 2005, living up to the bust label we put on him coming into 2008. He also underwent a minor procedure on his ankle during the offseason, which doesn't exactly suggest he's a spring chicken but won't hold him back for the start of the year. This season, Lewis should be considered no better than a No. 3 Fantasy RB because he's not the effective power rusher we're used to seeing. Furthermore, the Browns may decide to give more carries to Jerome Harrison and flirted with the idea of signing a running back during the offseason. Lewis could view this season as a potential free-agent year since his contract expires in 2010, and it's unlikely the Browns will sign him to a long-term extension if he continues to play like he did last season.

Plan on drafting Lewis somewhere around Round 7 this year and hope you see more of the Lewis from 2007 than 2008.

LeRon McClain came out of nowhere in 2008 to not only hawk goal-line work for the Ravens, but ultimately become their most reliable rusher in Fantasy.

Last year, McClain took advantage of Willis McGahee dealing with an inconsistent and injured season, leading the Ravens with 232 carries for 902 yards (3.9 avg.) and 10 touchdowns. He also added 19 catches for 123 yards and a touchdown with four fumbles. But in mid-May the team announced that he would be returning to his fullback role in 2009 with McGahee and secondyear back Ray Rice working more often at the tailback spot. Furthermore, an early-June report suggested that McClain was overweight, which might have contributed to his demotion. This combination did a number on his Fantasy value, and now expectations are low for him. If he gets his weight under control, he'll have a shot to see some work, especially considering the health of Willis McGahee. We could see McClain and Rice working in a tandem if/when McGahee misses playing time. But until then, McClain isn't worth anything more than a late-round pick in drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 252 919 5 279 1,002 4 298 1,304 9

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 11 80 0 23 178 0 30 248 2

FL 3 1 2

Fantasy Points 112 139 216

Marshawn Lynch, BUF Marshawn Lynch posted lower rushing totals in 2008 than he did as a rookie the previous year, but was still moderately effective. In 2007, Lynch had 1,115 yards and seven touchdowns in 13 games. In his second season, he struggled with 1,036 yards and eight touchdowns in 15 games and didn't have a 100yard rushing game until Week 11 (he had two on the season and just four 100total-yard efforts). He also fumbled once. Lynch did improve as a receiver with 47 catches for 300 yards and a touchdown. But those numbers will take a hit following a three-game suspension for Lynch handed down by the NFL in early April for weapon misdemeanors in California. The suspension could be appealed and scaled back to two games, but either way Lynch will miss some time to start the season, and that's a strike against him. He also saw his offensive line get whittled away and his running back corps get added to (Dominic Rhodes might swipe away some carries). When Lynch returns to the Bills, he will be a No. 2 Fantasy RB with some upside since he works at the goal line and will see plenty of reps otherwise. But because of the suspension, you'll have to insure Lynch with a middle- to late-round pick on backup Fred Jackson and/or Rhodes, both of whom will work in Lynch's place for the start of the year. Otherwise, plan to pick Lynch somewhere in Round 3 in all leagues knowing you'll be without him for a while. A mid-June foot injury suffered in practice (nothing broken) shouldn't be of concern, either.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 245 1,006 8 2008 251 1,047 8 2007 280 1,115 7

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 11 80 0 47 300 1 18 184 0

FL 2 1 1

Fantasy Points 140 186 177

Laurence Maroney, NE Patriots RB Laurence Maroney's star faded in New England after he played only three games in 2008 due to a broken bone in his right shoulder. The Patriots were already down on Maroney prior to 2008 as he had to split reps with Sammy Morris and Kevin Faulk. Add in the emergence of rookie BenJarvus Green-Ellis and the addition of Fred Taylor to the rushing mix and Maroney will be competing for any playing time he can get. Maroney went from a No. 2 Fantasy RB in 2008 to a low-end No. 4 option this year. Keep an eye on what develops with Maroney in training camp, but he should still be drafted with a pick starting around Round 10 simply because he's a talented rusher when given playing time. If he returns to form and the Patriots give him carries, he'd have immense value. But based on what transpired last season, it appears like Maroney's value is limited at best. He should remain on their roster because his salary is very cap friendly for the next two seasons.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 83 322 2 28 93 0 185 835 6

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 4 46 0 0 0 0 4 116 0

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 38 9 132

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 88 351 7 2008 231 907 10 2007 8 18 0

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 7 45 0 19 123 1 9 55 1

Fantasy Points 66 166 10

FL 2 1 1

LeSean McCoy, PHI The Eagles bolstered their backfield by drafting Pitt running back LeSean McCoy with the 53rd overall pick in the second round, and they might need him sooner than they thought they would. Starter Brian Westbrook rehabbed from knee surgery when he had bone spurs removed from his right ankle in early June. That opened the door for McCoy to take first-team reps with the offense, and now the rookie is in line to earn more playing time upon Westbrook's return. Obviously McCoy provides must-get insurance behind the dynamic-butinjury-prone Westbrook. They are both the same kind of player -- short, shifty runners with blazing speed and excellent hands. McCoy instantly becomes a must-draft insurance policy for those Fantasy owners who take Westbrook with an early-round pick, but he'll be popular in drafts. Expect McCoy to see touches each week in 2009, perhaps as many as 10 in weeks where Westbrook is healthy and more in weeks he's not (and there will be such weeks). You're going to have to splurge with a pick in Round 7 or 8 to get McCoy before he's gobbled up in Rounds 9 and 10 if you're a Westbrook owner. If you're not a Westbrook owner, you know what you have to do if you covet McCoy. Dynasty/keeper league owners can take McCoy with an early- to middle-round pick, and he'll be a sure-fire Top-10 pick in rookie-only drafts.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 117 526 3

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 33 251 2

Fantasy Points 89

FL 1

Darren McFadden, OAK Two separate toe injuries robbed Darren McFadden of playing well in his rookie year. He played through the pain for 13 games but was limited for most of the year. He finished with 113 carries for 499 yards (4.4 avg.) and four touchdowns and 29 catches for 285 yard with two fumbles. He never got the chance to establish himself, which could be good for Fantasy owners this season since he should be 100 percent healthy. Instead of being looked at as a top Fantasy RB coming into the year, you might be able to get McFadden a round or two later with better value. If he's still there in Round 4 or 5, consider it a steal. But don't be the owner who reaches for McFadden much earlier than that. He should end up as a quality No. 2 Fantasy RB by the end of the season, but remember he still plays in Oakland where Fantasy stars have been few and far in between the past few seasons. And Justin Fargas and Michael Bush are still around to take away a few carries.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 207 933 5 2008 113 499 4

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---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 35 305 1 29 285 0

Fantasy Points 140 99

FL 2 1

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Willis McGahee, BAL

Knowshon Moreno, DEN

Willis McGahee reminded Fantasy owners in the AFC Championship Game that he can still be a dominant option when he rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns against the Steelers. But McGahee had a dismal 2008 due to various injuries to his knee and ribs. Expected to be the bell cow of the Ravens offense, his role was eventually split with LeRon McClain and Ray Rice as the trio formed the basis of the Baltimore offense. In 2008, McGahee had just 671 rush yards on 170 carries (3.9 avg.) with seven touchdowns, adding 173 yards on 24 catches with three fumbles lost. In 2009, McGahee won't share with McClain, who is moving to fullback, but he will be in a make-or-break season since his salary skyrockets in 2010 and the club may not want him back at a high price if he cannot produce. And even with McClain popping holes open for him instead of taking carries away, McGahee will still be forced to share with Rice. We could see McGahee as the featured back, Rice as the third-down back and McClain mopping up at the goal line. That would leave McGahee with the potential for a lot of yards, but not enough stats to register as an elite rusher. Thus, treat McGahee as a very low-end No. 3 Fantasy RB heading into drafts this summer; consider him a good mid-round pick as a yardage hog.

The Broncos surprised everyone by drafting Knowshwon Moreno at No. 12 overall from Georgia. Moreno now becomes part of a crowded backfield with LaMont Jordan, Correll Buckhalter, Peyton Hillis and Ryan Torain (J.J. Arrington was cut in late May). Moreno clearly has the most talent of this group and will get the majority of touches, but he's looking at around 15 per game and unlikely to get goal-line work. Moreno is worth drafting as a No. 3 Fantasy RB in standard leagues and higher in rookie and keeper drafts. We should know more about his role later in training camp, but for now Moreno's value isn't as high as it could be if he went to a different NFL team. Think about him in Round 6 or 7.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 232 880 4 2008 170 671 7 2007 294 1,207 7

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 16 115 0 24 173 0 43 231 1

FL 1 3 3

Fantasy Points 108 120 185

Rashard Mendenhall, PIT Fantasy owners banked on Rashard Mendenhall to have a big rookie season with the Steelers, but his campaign will be best remembered for a broken shoulder suffered against the Ravens in Week 4. That injury ended his season.

Aside from getting 10 carries in a blowout Week 1 win vs. Houston, Mendenhall's lone other work came against the Ravens, where he had 9 carries before getting hurt. He finished with 19 carries for 58 yards (3.1 avg.) and two catches for 17 yards. The good news is that Mendenhall is ready for 2009 as his shoulder has healed and his legs are more than ready. The physical interior complement to Willie Parker should ultimately be in line to take on close to 30 percent of the workload, including at the goal line. He'll especially be useful to the club in the second half of the season when Parker tends to wear down. Mendenhall is a good reserve option for all owners, and a must-own insurance policy for those who stake a high pick on Parker. Think of Mendenhall as a middle- to late-round pick in all drafts this summer.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 128 548 4 2008 19 58 0

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 7 44 0 2 17 0

FL 2 0

Fantasy Points 68 6

Mewelde Moore, PIT Mewelde Moore went from an afterthought with the Steelers prior to 2008 to a solid Fantasy option once Willie Parker and Rashard Mendenhall went down with injuries. Moore finished the season with 140 carries for 588 yards (4.2 avg.) and five touchdowns, and caught 40 passes for 320 yards (8.0 avg.) and a touchdown. He also lost two fumbles. Moore started four games and had over 90 total yards in each one. He also had three other games with over 50 yards and was one of the hottest picks off the waiver wire. This year, Moore will again be behind Parker and Mendenhall, but Moore is going to be a free agent after this season, which could motivate him to play well when given an opportunity. Don't plan on drafting Moore in any leagues, but if something were to happen to Parker and/or Mendenhall, Moore is the man to get off the waiver wire immediately. He's proven that he can help a Fantasy team when given a chance.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 70 268 3 140 588 5 20 113 0

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 38 258 1 40 320 1 6 46 0

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 60 126 15

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 201 878 5

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 27 250 1

Fantasy Points 128

FL 2

Maurice Morris, DET Maurice Morris left the fairly relevant perch he was on with the Seahawks and signed with the Lions this offseason. In Detroit, he'll work on special teams and aid Kevin Smith with the rushing workload. The Lions are expected to run the ball a decent amount, so Morris might be in line for close to seven touches per week. That's not going to be enough to start him, but he warrants a pick late in drafts, especially as an insurance policy for those owners who draft Smith with a Top-30 selection.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 163 625 2 132 574 0 140 628 4

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 14 108 0 19 136 2 23 213 1

Fantasy Points 69 80 111

FL 1 1 1

Sammy Morris, NE Patriots RB Sammy Morris comes into this year trying to prove he can be the starter for New England after leading them in rushing in 2008. With Laurence Maroney only playing in three games due to a shoulder injury, Morris took on most of the load with 156 carries for 727 yards (4.6 avg.) and seven touchdowns, all team-highs. He also added 17 catches for 161 yards and will likely compete for the primary rushing job this summer with free-agent addition Fred Taylor. Because the Patriots tend to use multiple running backs throughout the course of a season, Morris is worth drafting as a middle- to lowend No. 3 Fantasy RB somewhere around Round 9 in all leagues. He's got one bonus the rest of the Pats' rushers, including Taylor, don't have: He can work the goal line.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 132 553 5 156 727 7 85 384 3

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 14 117 0 17 161 0 6 35 0

Fantasy Points 80 128 59

FL 1 1 0

Jerious Norwood, ATL Inconsistency was the biggest problem with Jerious Norwood in 2008. As the change-of-pace running back for the Falcons, Norwood was very much a home-run threat who never saw more than about six touches per game on a regular basis. Some weeks he'd have 10-plus carries, usually in blowout wins, but otherwise he would either be good for around 18 rush yards and 20 receiving yards or break a long run. The totals look better than the game-bygame breakdown as he had 489 rush yards, four rush TDs (two in Week 17) and 338 receiving yards and two receiving TDs on 36 catches with one fumble.

While the receptions stats were career-highs, the rushing yardage was a career-low. One thing is for sure: Norwood is fast as he's averaged 6.4, 6.0 and 5.1 yards per carry in his first three seasons. Expect Norwood to try and take advantage of the playing time he gets as he's scheduled to be a free agent after the '09 season. He's a must-draft as an insurance policy for Michael Turner and a good reserve Fantasy RB with upside if you don't have Turner.

Consider him a nice middle-round pick.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 106 537 3 94 489 4 102 615 1

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---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 33 304 3 36 338 2 28 277 0

Fantasy Points 103 115 94

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Willie Parker, PIT

Antonio Pittman, STL

Willie Parker helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl in 2008 with a strong postseason. He had 70 carries for 246 yards and two touchdowns and also lost a fumble against San Diego, Baltimore and Arizona. During the regular season, Parker was very up and down. After catching fire as he usually does early on with three touchdowns in Week 1 and 243 rush yards in his first two games, he sprained his left knee and missed a month of work. He returned in Week 9 only to tear the labrum in his shoulder and miss another game. Down the stretch of the season, Parker played well in easy matchups but struggled in every other game until he thrashed the Chargers in the Divisional Playoffs. In 11 regularseason games, Parker had 210 carries for 791 yards (3.8 avg.) with five touchdowns, adding 13 yards on three catches (a career-low). Parker will not only be stuck with the injury-prone label after two years of coming up with tough injuries, but he'll also have to fend off Mewelde Moore and Rashard Mendenhall for carries in 2009. Additionally, he'll be in a contract year, so he'll be looking to play big for a pay day following the season, and a big year would clinch that. Parker remains a No. 2 Fantasy RB worth a pick between Round 3 and early Round 5 in drafts this summer.

Antonio Pittman didn't see much playing time until Week 8 when Steven Jackson missed some playing time, and then he began to piece together some decent outings. In 12 games with five starts, Pittman had 296 yards on 79 rushes (3.7 avg.) and 132 yards on 18 catches (7.3 avg.). The poor guy still has yet to score an NFL touchdown. He'll be a restricted free agent after the 2009 season and could earn a decent salary if he can find playing time like he did in the last two years. We like his potential and versatility, but the truth is that he should only be taken as a late-round insurance policy for those owners who spend a Top-15 pick on Steven Jackson in drafts this summer.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 247 1,013 6 2008 209 789 5 2007 321 1,316 2

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 13 118 0 4 15 0 23 164 0

FL 1 0 3

Fantasy Points 133 109 153

Adrian Peterson, MIN We've seen Adrian Peterson for two years, and we can't find a problem with him. Building on a stellar rookie season, Peterson played in 16 games in 2008 and rushed an obscene 363 times for a league-best 1,760 yards (4.8 avg.) with 10 touchdowns, adding 21 catches for 125 yards (6.0 avg.). Peterson had 10 100-yard games and 12 contests with 100 rush yards and/or a touchdown with just four fumbles lost. While it's hard to believe that he'll have 350-plus carries again in 2009, there's no doubt that he'll see a ton of carries and still have the ability to overpower defenses and break long touchdown runs. Peterson is a very good choice with the No. 1 overall pick in all standard 2009 drafts and a Top-3 pick in PPR formats.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 314 1,489 13 364 1,757 10 238 1,341 12

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 23 192 1 21 125 0 19 268 1

FL 2 4 3

Fantasy Points 234 239 232

Adrian Peterson, CHI Adrian Peterson was a backup for the Bears and saw extended playing time in the second half when teammate Kevin Jones proved to be ineffective. In 2008, he totaled 100 rush yards on just 20 carries (5.0 avg.) with 45 yards on six catches. His numbers took a huge nosedive from 2007 when he started five games. Peterson will enter 2009 in a contract year, so he could be motivated to play well in hopes of landing a pay day next offseason. Keep that in mind, but Peterson is no better than a final-round pick as an insurance policy for those owners who take Matt Forte with a first-round pick.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 53 197 1 20 100 0 151 510 3

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 13 94 0 6 45 0 51 420 0

FL 1 0 2

Fantasy Points 20 14 113

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 102 407 1 78 295 0 38 139 0

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 19 145 1 18 129 0 3 15 0

Fantasy Points 50 41 14

FL 1 0 0

Clinton Portis, WAS Clinton Portis told CBSSports.com last offseason he envisioned a 20touchdown season in 2008, and we thought he'd come close based on the new offense in Washington and his health coming into the season. Through the first nine games, Portis was on fire, scoring seven TDs, rushing for at least 100 yards in five straight games and totaling 100 yards in another. But he struggled in the back half of the season as he dealt with knee, hip and neck problems, though he didn't miss a game. In his final seven games, Portis had no touchdowns until one each in the last two weeks of the season and only one game with 100 rush yards (his only 100-total-yard effort). The cumulative totals? 1,487 yards on 342 carries (4.3 avg.) with nine rushing TDs to go with 28 receptions for 218 yards (7.8 avg.) and three fumbles lost. Portis' season was also marred when he called out head coach Jim Zorn and criticized him after he was benched for a half against the Ravens in Week 14. That's water under the bridge now, and Portis is back to being focused on continuing his role as the key cog in the Washington offense. He better be, because he might be on thin ice considering his contract after 2009. His salary balloons in 2010, and the Redskins might opt to cut him if he doesn't produce in a big way this season. The Redskins have offensive line concerns as well, but Portis ultimately remains in a prominent position where he'll see a full workload each week along with goal-line carries, and that's hard to pass up in a draft -especially considering all the rushing tandems out there. Portis is a nice No. 1 Fantasy RB and a lock for at least 1,200 total yards who should be taken somewhere between 9th and 14th overall in every draft this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 308 1,261 8 342 1,487 9 325 1,262 11

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 22 180 0 28 218 0 47 389 0

Fantasy Points 168 217 226

FL 4 3 5

Dominic Rhodes, BUF Dominic Rhodes had a re-birth in 2008 by coming back to the Colts after a failed (but profitable) experiment in Oakland in 2007. He actually played better than starter Joseph Addai and finished with 152 carries for 538 yards (3.5 avg.) and six touchdowns with 45 catches for 302 yards and three more scores.

Rhodes moved on to Buffalo, signing a two-year deal with the Bills in mid-April to help aid third-year running back Fred Jackson with the rushing duties over the first three weeks of the season while Marshawn Lynch serves a suspension. After that, Rhodes' role is anybody's guess, but he spoils some of the value Jackson had entering the season and could even supplant Jackson as the guy to get as an insurance policy for Lynch in drafts this summer. We'll keep an eye on this as training camp opens and the preseason moves along.

For now, consider Rhodes a middle-end reserve worth a late-round pick in drafts this summer since he could be in line for as many as 12 touches for the first three weeks of the season.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 91 371 1 152 538 6 75 302 1

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---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 19 154 1 45 302 3 11 70 0

Fantasy Points 47 139 41

FL 1 0 1

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Ray Rice, BAL

Darren Sproles, SD

LeRon McClain's emergence and a leg injury ruined any chance Ray Rice had of making an impact as a rookie in 2008. With Willis McGahee dealing with his own injuries and inconsistent play, the Ravens turned to McClain instead of Rice, leaving him with pedestrian totals: 107 carries for 454 yards and 33 catches for 273 yards. But Rice should see more work in 2009 as the Ravens intend to move McClain to fullback and utilize Rice and McGahee in a tandem.

While this means more carries and most likely more receptions for Rice, it also means fewer touchdowns since McGahee and McClain are both better suited for short-yardage plays, including at the goal line. Rice didn't break any long runs for touchdowns last season, so keep expectations low there even with his added muscle in his chest and lower body. Still, he should still rack up a good amount of yardage and receptions. Consider him worthy of a middle- to lateround pick as a top-end reserve Fantasy RB.

The regular season was hardly an indicator of what Darren Sproles' potential as a running back was as he had only two games with 10-plus touches, including a Week 17 outburst against the Broncos where he totaled 132 yards and two touchdowns. But with LaDainian Tomlinson sidelined by a groin injury last postseason, Sproles stepped on to the field and tore up the Colts with 150 total yards (including 22 rushes) and two touchdowns, then chewed up the Steelers in cold Pittsburgh for 106 total yards and a receiving TD. It was no wonder that the Chargers gave him the franchise tag this offseason, committing to him as part of their running game with Tomlinson in 2009 (he signed the tender in late April). Sproles is a tremendous versatile home-run threat at running back, but questions about his size limit his overall touches, especially over the course of a 16-game season. The Chargers will likely pair Sproles with L.T. to form a 1-2 punch in 2009, which could mean around 12 touches per week for Sproles. That's going to give him some decent totals on a weekly basis with obvious upside to break a long run for a touchdown against anybody any week. That's good enough to make him a No. 3 Fantasy RB in deeper leagues and a top-end reserve in standard formats, well worth a midround pick. He's also a must-get as an insurance policy for those owners who spend a late first-round/early second-round pick on L.T.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 152 609 3 2008 107 454 0

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 34 335 2 33 273 0

FL 1 1

Fantasy Points 106 70

Steve Slaton, HOU Steve Slaton developed into an elite Fantasy option in 2008 in what was expected to be a learning year as a rookie. Instead, due to injuries to Ahman Green and Chris Brown, Slaton got the majority of carries and became an immediate Fantasy star. He finished the season with 268 carries for 1,282 yards (4.8 avg.) and nine touchdowns with 50 catches for 377 yards and another receiving TD. Slaton did lose two fumbles, but he had nine games with over 100 total yards. He was also a stud in crunch time with 508 rushing yards and three touchdowns and 18 catches for 179 yards in five games in December. Slaton should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy RB this year worth a pick between sixth and 12th overall in all drafts this summer.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 295 1,244 7 2008 268 1,282 9

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 42 291 2 50 377 1

FL 2 2

Fantasy Points 187 221

Kevin Smith, DET In the middle of a team that couldn't win a game was a rookie running back who showed plenty of promise. Kevin Smith started 12 games and rushed for 976 yards on 238 carries (4.1 avg.) with eight touchdowns and eight runs for 20 or more yards. He added 286 yards through the air on 39 receptions (7.3 avg.) and only fumbled the ball away once all year. Smith gives the Lions a dependable running option and has the versatility to be an effective No. 2 Fantasy RB. He will lose some touches as the club signed Maurice Morris this offseason, but it shouldn't be too many. Smith is a likable rusher -- expect to see him drafted in the third round of nearly every league in 2009.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 264 1,097 7 2008 239 975 8

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 23 162 1 39 286 0

FL 2 1

Fantasy Points 154 171

Kolby Smith, KC Kolby Smith will compete with Jamaal Charles to be the No. 2 RB behind Larry Johnson. We like Charles to assume that role, with Smith the No. 3 option.

That doesn't mean Smith won't get carries. In 2008, Smith appeared in seven games with three starts before hurting his knee and missing the rest of the season. He had 35 carries for 100 yards and one touchdown and 10 catches for 52 yards. In 2007, Smith had 407 rushing yards and two touchdowns and 22 catches for 148 yards. He's worth a late-round flier in the deepest of leagues, and if Johnson gets hurt or continues to whine about his role, then Smith's value might improve as he'd get some added carries. He'll be a restricted free agent after the 2009 season, so a strong outing given the chance could result in the first step toward a big pay day.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 66 253 2 35 100 1 112 407 2

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 7 44 0 10 52 0 22 148 0

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 30 21 66

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 124 562 2 61 330 1 37 164 2

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 53 438 4 29 342 5 10 31 0

Fantasy Points 117 101 31

FL 2 2 0

Jonathan Stewart, CAR Jonathan Stewart lost 273 carries and 18 rushing touchdowns (many of them goal-line scores) to DeAngelo Williams, but still produced some outstanding totals. Over 184 carries, Stewart rushed for 836 yards (4.5 avg.) with 10 touchdowns of his own. He added 47 receiving yards and only coughed up the ball once. Those totals are great for a guy second in line for reps in an offense.

The Panthers' offense has stayed intact, so Stewart should continue to have a crack at another 200 or so touches in spite of splitting reps with Williams. We view Stewart as a No. 3 Fantasy RB worth a pick between Rounds 7 and 9, which means that if you draft Williams, getting Stewart as a handcuff will be costly. But because both will get a lot of work, they are not exclusive to each other and can be drafted and relied on separately. An offseason Achilles' injury isn't cause for concern for right now.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 177 802 8 2008 183 835 10

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 17 91 1 8 47 0

Fantasy Points 127 145

FL 2 1

Chester Taylor, MIN Chester Taylor may lose a lot of work to mega-back Adrian Peterson, but he's still effective in a part-time role. That was the case in 2008 when he had 399 yards on 101 carries (4.0 avg.) with four touchdowns and 45 catches for another 399 yards (8.9 avg.) with two touchdowns. In two seasons as a change-of-pace guy behind Peterson, Taylor has 13 touchdowns (seven rushing in '07) and at least nearly 800 yards in each campaign. Here's where things get interesting: Taylor will be a free agent after the 2009 season, so the motivation for him to play well in his role is huge in hopes that he can regain a full-time gig in 2010. So not only is Taylor a quality reserve Fantasy RB capable of filling in on occasion as well as an important insurance consideration for those owners who draft Peterson early, but he's also a sleeper to produce in the upcoming season. Expect Taylor to be snagged between Rounds 6 and 8 as one of the first "last call" running backs owners will clamor for before the pickings at the position get real slim.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 132 587 2 101 399 4 157 844 7

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---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 36 330 2 45 399 2 29 281 0

Fantasy Points 97 116 146

FL 1 2 4

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Fred Taylor, NE After 10 years in Jacksonville, Fred Taylor will now play for New England. He was released by the Jaguars in the offseason, and the 33-year-old decided to sign with the Patriots rather than retire. Taylor still has some miles left in his old legs, but he will have to share carries with the likes of Sammy Morris, Kevin Faulk, Laurence Maroney and BenJarvus Green-Ellis. We know how much Bill Belichick likes veterans, so don't be surprised if Taylor still gets his share of carries, and don't forget that the Patriots signed him as a free agent, so they see something in him. Still, he's not worth anything more than a middle- to lateround pick since he certainly won't be a consideration at the goal line or on third downs. Consider him a nice reserve Fantasy RB. ---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 157 704 2 2008 143 556 1 2007 223 1,202 5

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 18 132 0 16 98 0 9 58 0

FL 2 1 1

Fantasy Points 77 68 153

Pierre Thomas, NO Pierre Thomas was a bit player for the Saints until the club lost Reggie Bush to a knee injury in Week 7. A couple of weeks later, Thomas emerged as a versatile runner with good goal-line skills. In his final six games of the year, Thomas had over 100 total yards in five of them with at least one touchdown in each game (nine total). His 2008 stats: 625 rush yards on 129 carries (4.8 avg.) with nine rush touchdowns and 284 yards on 31 catches (9.2 avg.) with another three scores through the air. Thomas proved that the Saints cannot enter 2009 without him being a key part of their offense, even with Reggie Bush still on the roster. We should expect Thomas to get anywhere from 12 to 18 touches per week with the potential to score against almost anyone. And get this -- he'll be a restricted free agent after the season, meaning that he'll be motivated to play well to land a big contract. Assuming Thomas is indeed promoted to the Saints' starting running back (Bush also will play but not nearly as much at the running back spot), he'll be in line to produce like a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB. Play it safe and call him a No. 2 Fantasy RB worth a pick between the middle of Round 2 and the middle of Round 3 -- yes, that high -with the expectation that he delivers like he did in 2008.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 227 954 7 129 625 9 50 251 1

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 38 346 2 31 284 3 19 152 1

FL 4 1 0

Fantasy Points 160 160 54

LaDainian Tomlinson, SD Following a sprained MCL suffered last postseason, LaDainian Tomlinson got off to a slow start in 2008, which was compounded with a nagging toe injury that lasted through much of the regular season. His 2008 postseason was also hampered by a torn groin muscle that ultimately didn't require surgery. In his eighth NFL season, Tomlinson posted his worst numbers since his rookie year with 1,110 rush yards on a career-low 292 carries (3.8 avg.) and 11 touchdowns, adding 426 receiving yards on 52 catches (8.2 avg.) and another score. He had two 100-yard rush efforts, eight 100-total-yard outings, three multi-TD games (including a Week 17 laugher vs. the Broncos), and the 1,536 total yards he had were the lowest of his career. Tomlinson and the Chargers agreed to a restructured contract in 2009 that gives the veteran rusher the salary he originally had coming but less money in future years, a deal that could certainly make this season the equivalent of a contract year even though it technically isn't. That might motivate Tomlinson, as should proving people that he's not "done" despite turning 30 before the season starts. We recognize when a running back goes downhill by the workload he takes on and the injuries he incurs. Eight full seasons of work and/or 2,500 carries is usually when we see a runner's ability decline, and Tomlinson hit both numbers last season. He'll also be forced into sharing reps with teammate Darren Sproles in 2009, and the two could work in tandem. Considering his experience, the three injuries he's had over a calendar year and the fact that he won't see anywhere close to 300 carries with Sproles playing, it's hard to treat Tomlinson as the mega-back worth the No. 1 overall pick in drafts. Instead, we think he's better suited as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB capable of still getting good numbers and touchdowns, but not with the same regularity as we saw from 2001-2007.

Consider him with a pick at the middle to the end of the first round in all drafts this summer, and keep in mind that if you do draft him, it's probably going to

mean spending a mid-round pick on Sproles to insure you've got the Chargers' backfield locked up.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 246 1,074 8 292 1,110 11 315 1,474 15

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 22 177 1 52 426 1 60 475 3

Fantasy Points 169 225 308

FL 1 0 0

Ryan Torain, DEN Ryan Torain had a disappointing rookie season in 2008. He was sidelined by an elbow injury to start the year and then a torn ACL after only appearing in two games. He's on pace for a full recovery this year, but he'll have plenty of competition from rookie Knowshown Moreno, LaMont Jordan, Correll Buckhalter, Peyton Hillis and Darius Walker, and he has to impress a new coach. Mike Shanahan drafted Torain with the hope of turning him into the next Terrell Davis -- a late-round pick with first-round talent. But Shanahan was fired, and Josh McDaniels arrives with his own philosophies. Torain, if he proves his knee is 100 percent in training camp, is worth taking with a lateround pick only in the deepest of leagues. Torain had 15 carries for 69 yards and a touchdown last year before the knee injury, but he has plenty of potential to eventually be a quality RB. ---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 53 213 1 2008 15 69 1

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 9 66 0 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 21 12

FL 1 0

Michael Turner, ATL Expectations were lofty for Turner heading into 2008 considering his lack of regular playing time behind LaDainian Tomlinson in San Diego. But he set the tone in his first game, grinding the Lions for 220 rush yards and two touchdowns. His season ended with 17 touchdowns, 1,699 rush yards and 41 receiving yards on six catches (he added 42 rush yards and a score in one postseason game) with two fumbles all year. Not bad totals for a guy who lived in L.T.'s shadow, then came out from under it and did better than his 'mentor' in '08. Turner did have some poor games (four contests early on where he had less than 60 rush yards and no touchdowns) but ended the year with five straight games with a touchdown. The "sure thing" factor is pretty strong with Turner and there's no doubt now that he's a Top 5 Fantasy pick. We've seen him go as high as No. 2 overall in drafts as a safe No. 1 Fantasy RB behind Adrian Peterson.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 198 1,275 12 377 1,699 17 71 316 1

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 7 67 0 6 41 0 4 16 0

Fantasy Points 192 271 36

FL 1 2 1

Derrick Ward, TB Derrick Ward made the most of his contract year, finishing with 1,025 yards on 182 carries (5.6 rushing average) and 384 yards on 41 catches (9.4 avg.), but with just two touchdowns, both coming on the ground. Ward can attribute a 215-yard game against the Panthers for his 1,000-yard campaign and working alongside Brandon Jacobs, who softened up defenses for him. Ward will be in that same kind of situation in Tampa Bay, where he signed a contract this offseason. He's expected to see more carries and have a shot at more yards, but not as many touchdowns as he'll split reps with Earnest Graham (Cadillac Williams may also carve out a few touches). Ultimately, he should be good for at least 1,000 total yards as his work out of the backfield should help him produce. We're concerned that his touchdown production won't match his yardage, though, but not much. Consider Ward a useful low-end No. 2 Fantasy RB worth a pick between Rounds 5 and 7 this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 213 941 3 182 1,025 2 125 602 3

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---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 30 216 1 41 384 0 26 179 1

Fantasy Points 119 152 99

FL 2 0 1

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Leon Washington, NYJ

LenDale White, TEN

Leon Washington set career high in several categories in 2008 and should get even more opportunities this year. He had a career-high six rushing touchdowns and a career-high 47 catches for 355 yards and two touchdowns.

Washington will remain Thomas Jones' backup, but he could lose some carries to rookie Shonn Greene, who was drafted in the third round of the NFL Draft.

Still, you should plan on drafting Washington with a pick around Round 9 or 10 in every league since he's a change-of-pace RB and good receiver out of the backfield. But if Jones, who will be 31 to start the season, falters and Green is too inexperienced then Washington will see a significant boost in value.

The thought coming into 2008 was LenDale White would lose playing time because the Titans spent a first-round pick on Chris Johnson. Far from it.

White was the goal-line back and change-of-pace option from Johnson, and the two worked well together thanks in part to the Titans' run-first offense.

White finished the season with 200 carries for 773 yards (3.9 avg.) and an incredible 15 touchdowns. He also had five catches for 16 yards and lost a fumble. Obviously, White has the potential for double digits in touchdowns again so long as the Titans continue to run the ball, which is expected. He'll also be entering a contract year in 2009, which means another strong season should result in a nice financial windfall for the bruising back. That makes White a stud No. 2 Fantasy RB worth a pick between Rounds 4 and 6. He and Johnson should work well together again.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 104 503 3 76 448 6 71 353 3

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 51 409 2 47 355 2 36 213 0

FL 1 2 2

Fantasy Points 104 125 73

Beanie Wells, ARI The Cardinals selected running back Chris "Beanie" Wells of Ohio State with the 31st pick overall in the NFL draft. The team was looking for a running back, and Wells was the last of the top three available when the team made its choice. Concerns about durability led to Wells' availability so late in the first round. The selection is intended to bolster what was the worst ground game in the NFL last season. Wells had 207 carries for 1,197 yards (5.8 avg) and eight touchdowns last year for the Buckeyes. With the Cardinals, Wells will likely share the rushing duties with Tim Hightower, and with both runners being physical backs, they could form the toughest running duo in the league. But with that begs this question: Who will score the touchdowns? That's a role Hightower was great at last year, so he could retain it, severely limiting Wells' potential in 2009. Wells is no worse than a middle- to late-round pick in seasonal drafts, a middle-round choice in dynasty/keeper leagues and a Top-5 pick in rookie-only drafts.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 229 985 6

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 12 103 0

FL 2

Fantasy Points 127

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 202 843 10 200 773 15 304 1,108 7

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 6 29 0 5 16 0 20 114 0

Fantasy Points 133 166 155

FL 2 1 4

Cadillac Williams, TB Cadillac Williams made a nice recovery from a torn patellar tendon, only to suffer another torn patellar tendon in the season finale after scoring two touchdowns and totaling over 100 yards. The former Top-5 NFL draft pick can't catch a break, but he did show that when healthy, he could put up some numbers. In six games (one start), Williams had 233 yards on 63 carries (3.7 avg.) with four touchdowns, adding 43 yards on seven grabs. Williams will start training camp behind Derrick Ward and Earnest Graham on the Bucs depth chart and could earn a few reps each game once he proves that his knee is OK. At best, Williams is worth a late-round pick, but expect his workload to be minimal until one of the running backs in front of him miss significant playing time.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 62 241 2 63 233 4 54 208 3

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 5 35 0 7 43 0 3 17 0

Fantasy Points 30 51 35

FL 0 0 2

Brian Westbrook, PHI Brian Westbrook's streak of 1,200-yard rushing seasons ended in 2008 (he finished with 936 rush yards), but his streak of 1,300-total-yard seasons remained in tact. Westbrook also had double-digit total touchdowns for the third year in a row. Here's the bottom line: 936 rush yards on 233 carries (4.0 avg.) with nine TDs on the ground and 402 yards on 54 catches (7.4 avg.) with another five scores. And on all those touches, he had one fumble lost.

Westbrook might have some trouble keeping those streaks alive in 2009 when he underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from his right ankle in June, a procedure expected to sideline him through the start of training camp. He also had knee surgery earlier this offseason, but he is reportedly on the mend from that. The bottom line is that Westbrook is a risky No. 1 Fantasy RB who will slide late into Round 1 and even into Round 2 in some leagues. If you do decide to roll the dice on the 30-year-old runner, you must dedicate a midround pick to picking up his backup, rookie LeSean McCoy, who should be a serviceable replacement for Westbrook when (not if) he replaces him in the starting lineup.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 221 923 7 233 936 9 278 1,333 7

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 46 361 3 54 402 5 90 771 5

FL 1 1 1

Fantasy Points 170 215 280

DeAngelo Williams, CAR Maybe it was the Panthers' decision to draft Jonathan Stewart that lit a fire under DeAngelo Williams, or maybe it was the role he'd play in the offense or the potential he saw in his offensive line. Whatever it was, Williams posted the best rushing numbers by a Panthers running back in the franchise's history in 2008, rushing for 1,515 yards on 273 carries (a 5.5 avg.) and catching 22 passes for 121 yards (a 5.5 avg.), adding 20 total touchdowns (18 rushing) with no fumbles. It's those totals that saw Williams finish as the No. 1 overall running back in standard-scoring leagues in '08. Additionally, Williams split the workload with Stewart (who had 184 carries) and had just 225 total yards and no touchdowns in his first four games. While it's natural for Fantasy owners to expect Williams to decline in 2009, keep in mind that he'll still likely be running behind one of the best offensive lines in the league and will be the key cog in the Carolina offense. What's more, Williams has maintained a plus-5.0 rushing average over the last two seasons, proving that this wasn't a fluke season yardagewise. Considering his consistent rushing, the quality of talent around him and the fact that he's still motivated for a new contract as he's playing on his rookie deal, there's a lot to like about Williams going forward. We see him as a legit No. 1 Fantasy RB even with the split of reps (Adrian Peterson splits, too) worth a pick between third and sixth overall in all drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---- Rushing ---Att Yds TD 266 1,271 11 274 1,518 18 144 717 4

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---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 19 104 1 22 121 2 23 177 1

Fantasy Points 191 285 116

FL 2 0 1

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Ricky Williams, MIA Ricky Williams had his most productive season since 2005 when he rushed for 659 yards and four touchdowns and caught 29 passes for 219 yards and a score as part of the Dolphins' rushing tandem with Ronnie Brown. Williams also proved at 31 he could still be successful. He'll be 32 this season and will still share carries with Brown, but with his role clearly defined, his production limited but still effective and his contract status up in the air after 2009, he remains a low-end No. 3/top-end reserve Fantasy RB worth a ,id-round draft pick. He can be handcuffed to Brown or drafted on his own since he will continue to get enough carries to be useful when the matchup is right.

---- Rushing ---Year Att Yds TD 2009 (proj) 166 631 4 2008 161 659 4 2007 6 15 0

---- Receiving ---Rcpt Yds TD 19 136 0 29 219 1 0 0 0

FL 1 2 1

Fantasy Points 83 112 -1

Wide Receivers Miles Austin, DAL Miles Austin was a dark horse candidate to break out in his third NFL season in 2008, and started the year with a bang (172 yards and two TDs on seven catches in his first three games). But when the Cowboys traded for Roy Williams, Austin's playing time evaporated and his season totals were complete at 13 catches for 278 yards and three touchdowns. Austin was a restricted free agent and flirted with the Jets but ultimately stuck with the Cowboys, signing his one-year tender. In Dallas, he'll contend for the No. 3 WR slot in training camp and be a deep-threat option. For now, he's not worth drafting as a starter, but he does have sleeper potential, namely in the deepest of leagues.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 32 501 4 13 278 3 5 76 0

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 67 45 7

together at Vanderbilt. Bennett is worth a late-round flier in deep leagues and a late-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues. He's got a shot to come out of nowhere to help Fantasy owners in 2009.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008

Year 2009 (proj) 2008

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 61 804 5 54 684 3

FL 2 0

Fantasy Points 100 97

Earl Bennett, CHI We liked Earl Bennett coming out of Vanderbilt and thought he'd see extended playing time with the Bears as a rookie. He wound up being active for 10 games and had more tackles (two) and punt returns (one) than catches (zero).

The 5-foot-11 speedster will battle for a better role in training camp and has already proclaimed that he's feeling more comfortable with the offense. It will definitely help that Bennett will be reunited with Jay Cutler since the two played

Fantasy Points 59 0

FL 0 0

Bernard Berrian, MIN Bernard Berrian posted some career-best totals in his first year with the Vikings, gaining 964 yards on just 48 catches (an insane 20.1 avg.) with seven touchdowns. He added another 26 yards on four rushes and had just one fumble. Berrian's season started slow (no TDs in first four games), but once he began to jell with QB Gus Frerotte, he exploded with a touchdown in four straight games starting in October. He might see similar production with Sage Rosenfels under center, so keep an eye on who the Vikings' passer will be, and the addition of first-round pick Percy Harvin won't hurt him much, either.

Berrian is a borderline No. 2/No. 3 Fantasy WR worth a pick between Rounds 6 and 7 in drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 61 883 7 48 964 7 70 948 5

Fantasy Points 119 138 122

FL 2 1 1

Davone Bess, MIA Dolphins WR Davone Bess went from an undrafted rookie in 2008 to a decent waiver wire addition for Fantasy owners toward the end of the season. Bess emerged when Greg Camarillo was lost for the year with a torn ACL in Week 12. He finished the year with 54 catches for 554 yards and one touchdown, but he had 35 catches for 366 yards in the final six games when Camarillo was out.

Since Camarillo will likely be limited to start the year, look for Bess to again fill the role. He's worth drafting in deeper leagues as a No. 4 Fantasy option, and Bess could even start in leagues where receptions count. His only drawback is the lack of touchdowns, and the Dolphins also spent a draft pick on rookies Patrick Turner and Brian Hartline, which could cut into Bess' playing time.

Donnie Avery, STL Donnie Avery was a flash-in-the-pan sensation for the Rams as a rookie, getting 218 yards on 10 catches with two touchdowns in a two-week span.

After that, however, he was mostly useless, finishing the season with 674 yards on 53 catches (12.7 avg.) and three touchdowns (the third came in Week 17).

Worse yet, Avery was the pet project of Scott Linehan, who was fired as the Rams head coach last season. Chances are the club will still utilize him regularly (they don't have a better receiving option as they released Torry Holt this offseason), so expect decent totals but inconsistent production over the course of the season. Avery should be considered a situational No. 3 Fantasy WR worth a look in weeks when the Rams play indoors. He's a risky pick, which is why someone will take him in the middle-to-late rounds in drafts this summer.

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 39 491 3 0 0 0

Year 2009 (proj) 2008

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 51 571 4 54 554 1

Fantasy Points 69 60

FL 2 1

Anquan Boldin, ARI Anquan Boldin had a long year and had an intriguing offseason to boot. He made a run at NFL MVP for much of the season and even was considered the best receiver in Fantasy Football when he caught 73 passes for 879 yards and 11 touchdowns through his first nine games (this includes missing two weeks with a broken sinus as the result of a vicious hit against the Jets), but then he lost some steam around Thanksgiving and hurt his shoulder, compounding his problems. His regular season saw him total 89 catches for 1,038 yards (11.7 avg.) and 11 touchdowns, and he added 14 catches for 190 yards (13.6 avg.) and a touchdown in the postseason. For the second offseason in a row, Boldin has asked for a contract extension and is waiting on the club to give it to him.

The team had the chance to trade Boldin around the time of the 2009 draft, but he remains with the team. That's fine with us since he'll be a desirable No. 1 Fantasy WR worth a pick no later than Round 4 this summer so long as he's with the Cards.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 87 1,161 9 89 1,038 11 71 853 9

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Fantasy Points 163 169 138

FL 0 3 1

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Dwayne Bowe, KC Dwayne Bowe has played real well in two seasons with scattered QB play from mostly Brodie Croyle, Damon Huard and Tyler Thigpen. Now he gets a potential franchise passer in Matt Cassel. Bowe is entering his third season, and he should improve on his two solid seasons. Bowe even got a head start on his chemistry with Cassel when he told CBSSports.com he visited with him less than a week after the Chiefs traded for him. Bowe had 86 catches for 1,022 yards (11.9 avg.) and seven touchdowns in 2008, numbers improved from his rookie season. With Cassel on staff and an aggressive passing offense expected to break out in Kansas City, Bowe has the potential for a sensational season, even after the club traded TE Tony Gonzalez in late April.

Draft him to be a No. 2 Fantasy WR to be safe, but he should ultimately produce like a No. 1 option. He's worth a pick beginning in early Round 4 in drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 89 1,201 7 86 1,022 7 70 995 5

FL 1 0 0

Fantasy Points 153 144 129

Mark Bradley appears to have found a home in Kansas City after toiling with the Bears, and he's entering a contract year. He has some competition for the starting job with Bobby Engram, but look for Bradley to open opposite Dwayne Bowe with Engram as the slot/possession WR. In 2008, Bradley had 30 catches for 380 yards and three touchdowns along with a touchdown pass.

With Matt Cassel now his QB, look for Bradley to continue to play well so long as his knees treat him well. He's worth drafting with a late-round pick in all leagues as a reserve.

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 37 488 4 30 380 3 6 71 1

FL 1 0 0

Fantasy Points 63 63 13

Deion Branch, SEA Limited to just half a season in 2008 because of knee and heel issues, Deion Branch caught 30 passes for 412 yards (13.7 avg.) and four touchdowns (two in Week 17). Branch gained a new receiving teammate in T.J. Houshmandzadeh this offseason, which should help him see lighter coverage downfield, but he also had another arthroscopic procedure on his left knee.

Thus, the biggest strike against Branch is that he's injury prone -- he's played in 33 games in three years with the Seahawks and has one 16-game season under his belt in his seven-year career. Furthermore, he admitted in mid-June that his knee, and his game, may never be the same following his latest surgery. There's a lot of risk with taking Branch with a late-round pick, but he'll be useful as a borderline low-end starter when healthy. Otherwise, he's a decent reserve.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 43 567 4 30 412 4 49 661 4

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

FL 1 0 0

Fantasy Points 72 65 90

Steve Breaston, ARI Steve Breaston's breakout season with the Cardinals saw him catch 7 passes for 1,006 yards (13.1 avg.) with a trio of 100-yard games. He also scored three times. Breaston filled in admirably for Anquan Boldin during the year and might elevate into a No. 2 receiver for the Cards if the club deals Boldin this offseason. He'll be a third-year WR in '09 and should be nearly as effective as

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 67 858 6 77 1,003 3 8 92 0

Fantasy Points 114 118 9

FL 0 0 0

Kenny Britt, TEN The Tennessee Titans drafted WR Kenny Britt from Rutgers with the 30th pick overall of the NFL Draft. In picking the 6-foot-3 Britt, the Titans' got the Big East Conference's all-time leading receiver. Britt had 3,043 yards in just 34 games.

Britt is worth taking with a late-round pick in standard leagues. He has some value with a mid-round pick in rookie leagues and keeper formats, but not as long as he plays for the Titans and with QB Kerry Collins. The Titans just don't throw the ball enough to make receivers, especially young ones, good early in their careers.

Year 2009 (proj)

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Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

he was this season, and then he'll be a restricted free agent after next season.

Suffice to say, there's a lot to like about Breaston judging by his status -consider him a sleeper in 2009 worth a middle- to late-round pick in drafts.

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 35 442 3

Fantasy Points 52

FL 1

Isaac Bruce, SF Isaac Bruce turned 36 during the 2008 season and was deemed by many as "over the hill." But playing in his first season with the 49ers after a storied career in St. Louis, he finished with 61 catches for 835 yards (13.7 avg.) and seven touchdowns -- very impressive numbers from the aging veteran. In fact, those were better numbers than he put up in St. Louis the year prior. Bruce will return for at least one more year, where in addition to playing football he'll be asked to mentor first-round pick Michael Crabtree. In fact, Crabtree might wind up outproducing Bruce as a rookie, though that obviously depends on how fast he picks up the Niners' offense. Bruce might be in a contract year in 2009, but he's close to retirement. With the addition of Crabtree, Bruce can't be considered anything more than a top-end reserve Fantasy option worth a lateround pick in drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 54 716 5 60 833 7 55 733 4

Fantasy Points 93 125 97

FL 0 0 0

Antonio Bryant, TB The Buccaneers placed the franchise tag on WR Antonio Bryant after signing a one-year "prove it" deal in 2008. He has signed it, guaranteeing a one-year salary of $9.488 million, and it means he's still without a long-term deal. That's bad for him but great for us as he'll remain motivated to play well for another huge pay day following the 2009 campaign. In 2008, Bryant put together one of the most prolific receiving seasons in Buccaneers history, setting career-highs across the board and leading the team with 83 receptions for 1,248 yards (15.0 avg.) and seven touchdowns. Bryant is a curious case -- while he is coming off an incredible year, the Bucs might be skeptical to pay him over a long period because he has previously grossly underperformed and has been disciplined by the NFL in the past for substance abuse. The offense there has treated him well, and new offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski will surely take advantage of Bryant's abilities. If there is a downside with Bryant, it's that his QB is unknown at this point -- the team has veterans Luke McCown and Byron Leftwich competing for the job and also has first-round pick Josh Freeman waiting for playing time. We consider Bryant a low-end No. 2/top-end No. 3 Fantasy WR this season worth a pick between Rounds 5 and 7 in drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 72 961 7 83 1,248 7 0 0 0

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Fantasy Points 129 166 0

FL 1 1 0

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Nate Burleson, SEA Nate Burleson was one of our sleepers for 2008 as he was slated to start for the Seahawks and be used on deep routes as well as intermediate stuff. Those plans went down after he tore his ACL in Week 1, ending his season with five catches for 60 yards and a touchdown. Burleson will have close to a full calendar year to be ready to go, but he lost his spot as a regular starter when the team signed T.J. Houshmandzadeh to firm up its receiving corps. As a result, Burleson will still see some work but not as much as anticipated a season ago. Consider him a solid reserve option but well worth drafting with a middle- to late-round pick.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 45 670 5 5 60 1 50 694 9

FL 0 0 2

Fantasy Points 89 12 119

Greg Camarillo, MIA For 11 games in 2008, WR Greg Camarillo was the best wide receiver for the Dolphins. He had 55 catches for 613 yards and two touchdowns, but he tore his ACL in Week 12 against New England and was lost for the year. He will likely be ready for the start of the season, but he won't be 100 percent. The Dolphins also found out Davone Bess could replace Camarillo, so he has a lot to prove coming back from the injury. Don't plan on drafting Camarillo coming into the year, but he could be a quality waiver wire addition if he's able to return and post solid stats once he's healthy. The Dolphins also spent draft picks on rookies Patrick Turner and Brian Hartline, which could cut into Camarillo's playing time when healthy.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 26 291 2 55 613 2 8 160 2

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 33 73 28

Chris Chambers, SD Much was expected out of Chris Chambers in 2008, and he came out on fire with the Chargers, scoring four touchdowns in the first three games of the season and another one two weeks later. That was as good as it got for Chambers, who sprained his ankle in Week 5 and never regained his form. He finished the year with just 33 catches for 462 yards (14.0 avg.), his careerworst totals, and the five scores. Chambers will be in a contract year in 2009, so a big year would land him a new contract next offseason. That should motivate him to play well and be a key contributor in the Chargers' offense.

He's a nice middle- to late-round sleeper you can count on as a reserve to start the season but might develop into a starter. The upside is good with Chambers as he regularly posted 700-to-900 yards previously in his career.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 48 678 4 33 462 5 66 970 4

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 84 76 122

Mark Clayton, BAL The emergence of Joe Flacco helped Mark Clayton return to Fantasy relevance in 2008 and give a glimmer of hope for this year. Clayton had 41 catches for 695 yards (16.9 avg.) and three touchdowns with six carries for 81 yards and a touchdown on the ground. He helped Fantasy owners in November with 15 catches for 377 yards (25.1 avg.) and all three touchdowns in five games. If he could play like that over a full season, Clayton would be considered a solid Fantasy option. And now he has the added responsibility of being the No. 1 target in the passing game with Derrick Mason retiring. He's also in a contract year. Indeed, Clayton could land a big pay day with a solid

season. He should still be touted as a No. 4 Fantasy WR worth a middle- to late-round pick, but you could consider him a sleeper on top of that and hope that the cash keeps him on the field and playing strong.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 52 770 5 41 695 3 48 531 0

Fantasy Points 94 108 53

FL 3 0 0

Laveranues Coles, CIN Laveranues Coles is one of several Fantasy receivers whose total numbers look better at the end of the season than during. He matched his career high with seven touchdowns in 2008 and also added 70 catches for 850 yards (12.1 avg.). Then, Coles turned down a $6 million guaranteed and got his release from the Jets in late February and signed with Cincinnati. In nine seasons, Coles has six years with at least 70 catches and seven years with at least five touchdowns and 800 receiving yards. That can't be ignored either. Consider Coles a No. 3 Fantasy WR in standard formats (pick between Rounds 8 and 10) and a low-end No. 2 option (pick between Rounds 7 and 9) in deeper PPR leagues.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 62 876 6 70 850 7 55 646 6

Fantasy Points 115 127 100

FL 0 0 0

Marques Colston, NO If not for a torn thumb ligament, Marques Colston might have had a third straight 1,000-yard season. He hurt the thumb in Week 1 and missed the next five games and didn't get any stats in a sixth. But from there, he put up solid numbers in November and December. Excluding those six games with no stats, Colston totaled 760 yards on 47 catches with five touchdowns, easily putting him on pace for another awesome season had he stayed healthy.

Owners should expect Colston to play well in '09, thus making him a No. 1 Fantasy WR worth a pick between late Round 2 and Round 3. Just be wary of his injury-prone ways (he's missed seven games in three seasons), and he comes into this season following a microfracture knee procedure he had in January, although he's expected to be fine for training camp.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 74 1,063 10 47 760 5 98 1,202 11

Fantasy Points 158 106 184

FL 0 0 1

Jerricho Cotchery, NYJ Jerricho Cotchery was a disappointment in 2008 and went from a starting Fantasy WR with the addition of Brett Favre to finishing the season as a No. 3 option. He had 71 catches for 858 yards, five touchdowns and a lost fumble, with his catches and yards dropping from his 2007 totals. He should still be viewed as a No. 3 Fantasy WR this year, but his value could change based on who replaces the retired Favre, whether it's rookie Mark Sanchez or Kellen Clemens. Plan on drafting Cotchery somewhere around Round 9 or 10 in all leagues. If you consider him your No. 3 Fantasy WR you will be in good shape because he could start for you when the matchup is right but might disappoint you most weeks because of his inconsistent play. If Sanchez is the starter as expected, there could also be some growing pains.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 82 990 4 71 858 5 82 1,129 2

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Fantasy Points 113 115 125

FL 1 1 1

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Michael Crabtree, SF The 49ers snared Texas Tech WR Michael Crabtree when he fell to them at 10th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft, and he should be a nice fit for them both this year and into the future. Crabtree has pretty much every tool you'd like to see in a receiver except for break-neck speed. He plays fast, and is extremely quick off the snap, so he'll cause plenty of headaches. Furthermore, he's a catching machine, and he'll really help spread defenses for what the Niners want to do more of this year: Run the football. He'll work alongside veteran Isaac Bruce and young vets Josh Morgan and Jason Hill, so the potential is there for him to start right off the bat as well as help mesh and develop a potent receiving corps for the Niners. His 'diva attitude' should also be corrected quickly by no-nonsense head coach Mike Singletary. We love the fit long-term, but can't help but be cautious for 2009 simply because he's a rookie receiver, and those kinds of players tend to struggle in their first NFL season. The cagey Crabtree should be more beneficial in PPR leagues than standard formats, but still fall in as a middle- to late-round pick this summer as a good reserve Fantasy option. He's got a shot at 50 catches and five or six touchdowns. He's worth a middle-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues as well as a Top-3 pick in rookie-only drafts.

Year 2009 (proj)

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 52 655 4

FL 1

Fantasy Points 80

Patrick Crayton, DAL In 2008, Patrick Crayton caught 39 passes for 550 yards with four touchdowns -- totals off of his career-best numbers in '07. Crayton's numbers especially dipped when he lost playing time to Roy Williams, who the Cowboys traded for in October. But Crayton will have a chance to reclaim his role as the No. 2 receiver after the Cowboys' release of Terrell Owens in early March, making Crayton a potential sleeper for 2009. True, he'll be third in rank-and-file behind Williams and tight end Jason Witten, but he'll likely see a lot of playing time.

Consider him a quality reserve Fantasy WR with potential to be a No. 3 option in weeks where his matchup is right. He's worth a late-round pick.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 46 636 5 39 550 4 50 697 7

FL 0 0 1

Fantasy Points 85 80 109

Kevin Curtis, PHI A sports hernia took nearly half of Kevin Curtis' season away from him in 2008, but he still posted good numbers when he played. In nine games (eight starts), Curtis had 33 catches for 390 yards (11.8 avg.) with two touchdowns. Aside from his stats paling in comparison to his 2007 totals (and rightfully so after his hernia), his yards per catch dipped from 14.4 last year to 11.8 this year. Curtis has only had one 1,000-yard season ('07) and is hard to trust as a startable Fantasy asset. That goes double after the Eagles drafted Jeremy Maclin with a first-round pick, and the rookie should push Curtis off the field. Curtis will also effectively be in a contract year since his 2009 salary nearly doubles heading into 2010, so unless he has an amazing season, he could be cut after this season. Figure Curtis to be no better than a late-round pick in drafts as a reserve receiver.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 31 392 2 33 390 2 77 1,110 6

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 43 51 147

Donald Driver, GB Donald Driver keeps getting older, but he still delivers 1,000-yard seasons. In 2008, Driver posted his fifth-straight 1,000-yard campaign with 1,012 yards on 74 catches (13.7 avg.), scoring five times in the process. However, Driver's reception total has dropped each of his last three seasons, going from 92 in 2006 to 74 to 2008. The Packers also have a lot of young talent maturing, which should result in fewer passes being thrown Driver's way this year. It also doesn't help that he skipped offseason minicamps because of alleged contract issues. Figure him to be a middle- to low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR in 2009 with

limited upside as he is a 10-year veteran whose age could eventually catch up with him. We like him as a pick between Rounds 8 and 9.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 71 913 5 74 1,012 5 82 1,048 2

Fantasy Points 114 131 116

FL 0 0 0

Braylon Edwards, CLE Fantasy owners blasted Braylon Edwards last season. Edwards was drafted as a Top-5 Fantasy WR after his breakout 2007, but he fell off the map in 2008 with just 55 catches for 877 yards (15.9 avg.) and three touchdowns. That was 13 touchdowns less than he had in 2007. Part of the problem was a litany of drops, and part of the problem was poor QB play. Mid-April rumors had Edwards leaving Cleveland, but the team didn't move him. Assuming that remains the case as the 2009 season begins, he's still worth drafting as a No. 2 WR, but only worth taking after all the elite options are gone. Look for Edwards starting in Round 6 and hope he can play like it's 2007.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 64 927 6 55 877 3 80 1,289 16

Fantasy Points 116 109 220

FL 2 0 2

Bobby Engram, KC Bobby Engram followed up his career-best 1,147-yard 2007 season with 489 yards on 47 catches in 2008. He also failed to score a touchdown after scoring six the year before. Engram, a 13-year NFL veteran, signed with the Chiefs this offseason and should be a relevant figure in the offense, especially after the club traded TE Tony Gonzalez in late April. The only problem is that Engram is no spring chicken and is a better fit in an offense as a possession receiver than anything else. He should improve slightly on his 2008 numbers, but the odds of him matching what he did in 2007 are slim-to-none. We consider Engram more of a reserve worth a late-round draft pick in leagues this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 48 556 4 47 489 0 94 1,147 6

Fantasy Points 71 48 148

FL 0 0 1

Lee Evans, BUF Bills WR Lee Evans had the second-best year of his career in 2008 in catches (63) and yards (1,017), but also had a career-low three touchdowns. The lack of scoring hurt what should have been a productive season for Evans, who signed a four-year extension in October. Evans played better when he had a good receiver opposite him, and he'll have that in 2009 as the Bills signed Terrell Owens to keep defenses from hovering over Evans. On paper, the move looks great for Evans, but Owens is sure to steal nearly all red-zone touchdowns from Evans and also cut into the targets he'll get on a weekly basis. Consider Evans a low-end No. 2/top-end No. 3 Fantasy option with potential to play big. He should find the end zone more in 2009 than 2008, but not much more. His best value will be in yardage as he should easily defeat lessened coverage for good production. Look for him between Rounds 5 and 7 on Draft Day.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 65 967 6 63 1,017 3 55 849 5

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Fantasy Points 125 121 114

FL 0 1 0

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Larry Fitzgerald, ARI

Ted Ginn Jr., MIA

Larry Fitzgerald's solid regular season and amazing postseason propelled him into being the clear-cut No. 1 Fantasy WR heading into 2009 drafts. His incredible blend of talent, size and ability put him a smidge ahead of Andre Johnson and Calvin Johnson for head of the class. He finished the regular season with 96 catches, 1,431 yards (14.9 avg.) and 12 touchdowns with seven 100-yard games and only three games without 100 yards and/or a touchdown. His postseason was just as sweet: 30 catches for 546 yards (18.2 avg.) and seven scores, an NFL single-postseason record. Just for fun, let's put the 20 games together: 126 catches for 1,978 yards (15.6 avg.) and 19 scores.

So long as Kurt Warner remains with the Cardinals, the only thing you'll have to worry about with 'Larry Fabulous' is a Super Bowl hangover. Ultimately, he's a top-end No. 1 Fantasy WR worth a pick between 10th and 15th overall in all drafts this summer, and a lot of owners will pair him with another stud receiver (Andre or Calvin Johnson) to form a tough-to-top duo with their first two picks.

Dolphins WR Ted Ginn Jr. will enter his third season in 2009 and could be poised for a breakout. He played well at times in 2008 and now has a quality quarterback in Chad Pennington. Ginn led Miami with 56 catches for 790 yards and also caught two touchdowns. He also added five carries for 73 yards and two touchdowns. Ginn is the Dolphins best wide receiver coming into the year, but he isn't the best No. 1 wide receiver in the NFL by a long shot. Still, he could be a decent No. 3 or 4 Fantasy option worth a pick around Round 8 or 9 in all leagues. Hopefully he continues to improve as he has the past two years.

The Dolphins did try to address their receiving spot by drafting Patrick Turner and Brian Hartline, and the rookies could take away some touchdowns from Ginn.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 100 1,437 10 96 1,434 12 101 1,412 10

FL 0 0 3

Fantasy Points 195 215 195

Jabar Gaffney, DEN Jabar Gaffney was the No. 3 wide receiver for the Patriots in 2008 and will take on a similar role for the Broncos on 2009. He signed to play in Denver, where he'll be reunited with Josh McDaniels, the Broncos head coach and former Patriots offensive coordinator. Gaffney had 38 catches for 468 yards and two touchdowns last year and has seven touchdowns in the past two years.

Gaffney is worth drafting with a late-round pick in the deepest of leagues; he's not expected to be productive enough to use in standard formats.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 28 319 1 38 468 2 36 449 5

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 29 60 74

Justin Gage played well in 2008 with 34 catches for 651 yards (19.1 avg.) and a career-high six touchdowns, evolving into the club's No. 1 receiving option.

Gage will never fool anyone as a legitimate top option, but he's a good No. 3 Fantasy consideration worth a mid- to late-round pick in all leagues. If Collins gets more chances to throw downfield, Gage could improve his lot, but for now consider him a quality reserve or a third WR in leagues where you start three.

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 42 544 4 34 651 6 55 750 2

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 59 803 4 56 790 2 34 420 2

Fantasy Points 99 110 52

FL 0 0 1

Anthony Gonzalez, IND Anthony Gonzalez should see a boost in production this year with Marvin Harrison now gone. Harrison was released earlier this offseason, and now Gonzalez will become a full-time starter opposite Reggie Wayne. This is also Gonzalez's third season in the NFL, so he's ready for his breakout year. Last year, Gonzalez had 57 catches for 664 yards and four touchdowns. Those numbers should rise with most of the opposing defense's attention going toward Wayne and tight end Dallas Clark. Go into the year with Gonzalez as a No. 3 Fantasy WR worth a pick starting in Round 7. He could emerge as a No. 2 option before the year is over with Peyton Manning throwing him the ball.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 63 792 6 57 664 4 37 576 3

Fantasy Points 107 90 75

FL 0 0 0

James Hardy, BUF

Justin Gage, TEN

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 71 101 87

James Hardy was a disappointment in his rookie year. He only appeared in 14 games with three starts and had nine catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns. He was unable to finish the season because of a torn ACL in Week 16, which could delay his availability for 2009 and hamper his overall production. The addition of Terrell Owens to the Bills roster in early March will also hamper Hardy's workload, leaving him with minimal upside. Hardy shouldn't be considered as anything more than a late-round flier in the deepest of dynasty/keeper leagues. His presence may not be truly felt until 2010.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 14 158 1 9 87 2

Fantasy Points 13 20

FL 0 0

Joey Galloway, NE Joey Galloway landed with the Patriots after being cut by the Bucs in late February, and the veteran receiver will likely battle for the No. 3 WR job with Greg Lewis and also be considered an insurance policy for Randy Moss. After a three-year stretch of consecutive 1,000-yard seasons with some nice touchdown production, Galloway fell apart in 2008, thanks partially to a foot sprain and ankle injury. He finished with just 138 yards on 13 catches and suffered his first season without a touchdown. That should change in New England if he stays healthy, though expectations should be minimal since he won't be any better than third on the depth chart and unlikely to see more than 40 catches or so. Fantasy owners shouldn't trust him as anything more than a low-end reserve as he's at the end of his NFL career, thus being worth a lateround pick in deeper drafts.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 33 454 4 13 138 0 57 1,014 6

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 61 13 137

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Percy Harvin, MIN The Vikings selected Florida WR Percy Harvin, the versatile, big-play threat, with the 22nd overall pick in the 2009 draft. The club didn't have any concerns about Harvin's durability or his failed drug test at the NFL combine, especially after speaking with Harvin, his family and Gators coaches about it just days before the draft. The 5-foot-11 Harvin split time between running back and receiver in three seasons at Florida. He racked up nearly 3,800 total yards, using his versatility to help the Gators to two national titles. Harvin battled a few foot injuries in college, but the Vikings say he is healthy and will pair with Adrian Peterson to give them two dynamic threats with noses for the end zone.

Harvin scored 17 touchdowns last season. He should be able to make a quick impact with the Vikings in 2009 as he's a good fit for the West-Coast Offense in that he's a home-run threat any time he touches the ball. And we can assume that since the Vikings did so much work on him and think so highly of him that they'll use Harvin a good amount as a rookie. He's got a shot to post some solid stats, though they may come on an inconsistent basis (one week he'll be a monster, the next a dud). Harvin is worth a late-round flier in seasonal formats this summer, a nice middle-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a Top-10 pick in rookie-only drafts as well.

Year 2009 (proj)

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 39 530 4

FL 0

Fantasy Points 87

Devery Henderson, NO Devery Henderson was in a contract year in 2008, and he played like it. He tied his career-high with 32 catches for a career-best 793 yards and a ridiculous 24.8 yards per catch average. He also had three touchdowns, not a careerhigh. Henderson will stay with the Saints after re-signing with them, which is good news because he's most effective in that offense, especially indoors.

Consider him a situational low-end No. 3 WR you can look to when he has a favorable matchup. He's worth a late-round pick in drafts.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 31 648 3 32 793 3 20 409 3

FL 1 0 0

Fantasy Points 73 100 60

Chris Henry, CIN Chris Henry came back from a four-game suspension to start 2008, but you hardly noticed it based on his play. With Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh dealing with injuries, Henry only had 19 catches for 220 yards (11.6 avg.) and two touchdowns in 12 games. He had no 100-yard games, and his two touchdowns came in Weeks 15 and 16. This year, Henry will again serve as the No. 3 option in Cincinnati behind Johnson and Laveranues Coles, who was signed to replace Houshmandzadeh. Henry is worth drafting in deep formats as a No. 4 Fantasy WR, but in standard leagues keep him on the waiver wire and only add him during the season if he reverts back to 2006 form when he scored nine touchdowns.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 29 436 3 19 220 2 21 343 2

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 54 34 46

Devin Hester, CHI The bad news: Devin Hester was a non-factor on kickoff and punt returns as he totaled zero touchdowns (11 in the last two years) in 2008. The good news: Hester showed promise of being a quality receiver for the Bears. Hester led the club with 665 yards on 51 catches (13.0 avg.) with three touchdowns, adding 61 yards on six rushes. He topped 50 yards receiving in seven games and overcame a rough start to finish on a high note. While there's no denying Hester's speed, there remain some questions about his toughness and build to hold up at the position. Now, Hester might be entering his fourth NFL season, but it will be his third with experience at the receiver position, and that tends to be when players take the next step in their development. Hester is a sleeper for 2009 now that Chicago has Jay Cutler as its QB. With Cutler's big arm and

Hester's ability to run deep, Hester should be considered a No. 3 Fantasy option. Count on him to exceed his 2008 totals.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 62 824 6 52 665 3 20 299 2

Fantasy Points 109 86 39

FL 2 2 1

Darrius Heyward-Bey, OAK The Raiders addressed their need at WR by taking Darrius Heyward-Bey from Maryland at No. 7 overall in the NFL Draft. Heyward-Bey is all about speed. He was clocked at 4.23 seconds in the 40-yard dash in 2006 at Maryland and had the fastest time of any player at the NFL combine at 4.3 seconds to go with his 6-foot-2 frame. The Raiders had a glaring need to find a WR to complement QB JaMarcus Russell, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 draft. Johnnie Lee Higgins led all of Oakland's wideouts with 22 catches for 366 yards last season, and the team had just 82 receptions in all from the position. Higgins and rookie Chaz Schilens were the starters at the end of last season. Javon Walker is also in the mix as he recovers from an ankle injury that cost him the second half of last season. Heyward-Bey caught just 13 touchdown passes in three seasons at Maryland, never reaching 800 yards receiving in a season.

He had career-lows last season with 42 catches for 609 yards to go with his five TD catches. But Heyward-Bey now becomes a solid deep threat for the Raiders and should be drafted with a late-round in standard leagues, especially with Russell's arm strength. He's worth a middle-round pick in keeper leagues and is a late-first, early-second choice in rookie-only formats.

Year 2009 (proj)

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 38 557 3

Fantasy Points 62

FL 2

Johnnie Lee Higgins, OAK Johnnie Lee Higgins has a chance to be a starting WR for the Raiders this season after a strong finish in 2008. For the season, Higgins had 22 catches for 366 yards and four touchdowns. He closed the year with 12 catches for 174 yards and three touchdowns in his final three games. The Raiders are desperate for playmakers at wide receiver, and Higgins could make an impact this year, which would be his third in the NFL. Take Higgins with a late-round pick in all Fantasy leagues, and he could end up as a decent sleeper if he progresses as expected. He will get competition from rookies Darrius HeywardBey and Louis Murphy for catches, but Heyward-Bey is more of a deep threat than Higgins.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 21 310 2 22 366 4 6 48 0

Fantasy Points 36 61 0

FL 0 1 2

Jason Hill, SF Jason Hill progressed in his second season with the 49ers and was a candidate to break out in his third before the team drafted Michael Crabtree with their first-round pick. Playing in 16 games, Hill caught 30 passes for 317 yards (10.6 avg.) with two touchdowns, all career-highs. Typically, a receiver breaks out in his third season as he becomes acclimated to the NFL game, but Hill didn't play much as a rookie and will be working in his third different offensive system in three years. His progression might wait until 2010 unless he sparkles this preseason. If he does that, then the club will find a way to use him, but until that happens, you won't need to worry about him on your Fantasy team. Definitely take a wait-and-see approach on Hill and expect to find him on the waiver wire once the season starts.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 21 262 2 31 319 2 1 6 0

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Fantasy Points 30 43 0

FL 0 0 0

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Domenik Hixon, NYG

T.J. Houshmandzadeh, SEA

Domenik Hixon had the chance to step up in 2008, especially after replacing Plaxico Burress in the final third of the season. He had a career year but wasn't quite as effective, catching 43 passes for 596 yards (13.9 avg.) with just two touchdowns. Hixon had a banner Week 5 but stumbled to produce once seeing time in place of Burress in Week 11. It might cost him -- Hixon will be entering his third full NFL season (he missed his rookie year), which is typically when a wide receiver puts all the pieces together, but the club drafted Hakeem Nicks in the first round and could use him to supplant Hixon in many offensive packages. To his benefit, Hixon will be in a contract year, so he has lots of motivation. Hixon is merely a low-end reserve Fantasy WR worth a pick in the late rounds in the deepest of drafts this summer.

T.J. Houshmandzadeh's last season in Cincinnati was a bust, thanks in part to QB Carson Palmer missing most of the season with a torn elbow ligament.

Playing with Ryan Fitzpatrick as his passer for much of the year, Housh still had 92 catches for 904 yards (a gross 9.8 avg.) with just four touchdowns. But this is far from the player we've come to know over the years, and he's out to prove that in Seattle this season. Playing with Matt Hasselbeck, Houshmandzadeh should be a candidate for close to 92 catches again but with a better average and more touchdowns than last season. The 31-year-old receiver still has a lot to offer Fantasy owners as a No. 2 option with potential to be a must-start in favorable matchups. Consider him with a pick between Rounds 5 and 7 in drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 36 479 2 43 596 2 1 5 0

FL 0 0 1

Fantasy Points 51 75 -2

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 86 1,034 7 92 904 4 112 1,143 12

Fantasy Points 135 114 185

FL 1 0 1

Santonio Holmes, PIT

Juaquin Iglesias, CHI

After a disappointing regular season, Santonio Holmes made the most of the spotlight. Holmes earned MVP honors in the Super Bowl win over Arizona with nine catches for 131 yards and the game-winning score, earning the game's MVP award. Holmes had a decent postseason run, scoring twice and finishing with 13 catches for 226 yards. But before we get excited about Holmes, here's the truth about his numbers: He didn't have a single 100-yard game in 2008 and has had back-to-back games with a touchdown twice in his three-year career (once this year). He is very much a boom-or-bust receiver with the weekly potential to give you 70-80 yards with an occasional touchdown or three catches for 21 yards and nothing else. While he finished the regular season with 55 catches for 821 yards (14.9 avg.) and five touchdowns, he's really nothing more than a middle- to low-end No. 2 receiver next year. Don't let his MVP award go changing things -- consider him in drafts between Rounds 6 and 7, and don't sweat the marijuana possession charges held against him as the charges were dropped in mid-June.

The Bears got real lucky when they took NFL-ready WR Juaquin Iglesias with their second third-round pick in the 2009 draft. Iglesias is not a burner, or an overly physical receiver, but he is a quick and crafty short- and mid-range option who runs routes well and should develop into a quality possession-type of talent. He can also work on kickoffs. Last year he led the Sooners with 74 catches for 1,150 yards (15.5 avg.) and 10 touchdowns. Iglesias adds quality hands to the Bears receiving corps and might even surprise with a good amount of playing time depending on how he does in training camp. The bottom line here is that because the Bears' receiving corps is so thin, it won't take much for Iglesias to see a healthy amount of work. He's got a shot at posting some solid yards. Consider him a late-round sleeper in the deepest of seasonal leagues, a middle- to late-round pick in dynasty/keeper formats and an early-round pick in rookie-only drafts.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 67 981 6 55 821 5 52 942 8

FL 0 1 0

Fantasy Points 128 110 145

Torry Holt, JAC The decline of Torry Holt's abilities happened before our eyes in 2008 as the 10-year veteran posted his worst numbers since 2000 with 796 receiving yards on 64 catches (12.4 avg. -- a career-low) with just three touchdowns. Holt didn't have a single 100-yard game and scored all three TDs in St. Louis (one was a bobbled ball that literally landed on his chest). Holt has exactly one touchdown in his last 18 road games and hasn't posted a 100-yard game outdoors since Week 1 of the 2005 season. But none of this stopped the Jaguars from signing Holt in late April after he was release from the Rams about a month earlier.

They intend to use him as a No. 1 receiver, but he is clearly not as fast as he once was and fills in more as a possession-type option for David Garrard. That said, he does play indoors at Indy and at Houston within the first three weeks of the season, and Holt could be healthy enough to post some decent stats within those first three weeks. After that, however, he plays outdoors for the rest of the year. Unless you're planning on trading him after the first three weeks of the season, let someone else in your league who recognizes Holt's name take him earlier in drafts -- we honestly wouldn't consider him until the middle-to-late rounds as a reserve Fantasy option.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 61 748 5 64 796 3 93 1,189 7

FL 1 0 1

Year 2009 (proj)

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 28 348 2

Fantasy Points 39

FL 0

DeSean Jackson, PHI DeSean Jackson's rookie year was a big hit thanks to extensive playing time with a couple of starting receivers hurt and his excellent speed. He led the club in receptions and receiving yards, grabbing 62 balls for 912 yards (14.7 avg.) with two touchdowns. He also added 96 rush yards and a touchdown on the ground. His year began with a pair of 100-yard games and had seven games with at least 70 yards receiving (five in his first seven games). He also scored on a long touchdown catch in the postseason against Arizona where he tipped a deep ball to himself. He had his fair share of mishaps -- a ball he let go of a yard too early before jogging into the end zone and an interception when he lined up as a quarterback in the Wildcat formation -- but there's a lot to like here. Even with the Eagles adding a Jackson clone in Jeremy Maclin with their first-round pick, the second-year wideout should see plenty of work. Playing bigger than his 5-foot-10 frame, Jackson should fill in Fantasy rosters as a topend No. 3 option as he's a pure speedster who will get the majority of his touchdowns on medium- to long-range passes, which means he's not expected to score often. Consider him with a pick beginning in Round 6.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 59 926 5 62 912 2

Fantasy Points 121 112

FL 2 2

Fantasy Points 94 97 160

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Vincent Jackson, SD Vincent Jackson finally broke out for a monster season in 2008, and it was thanks in part to other receiving teammates being hurt and the Chargers running game imploding at midseason. For the fourth straight season, Jackson improved on his reception and receiving yardage totals with 59 catches for 1,098 yards (18.6 avg.) and seven touchdowns -- all career-highs. Jackson should be down for an encore -- 2009 will be a contract year for him, so another big season would clinch him a large signing bonus in the following season. There's a lot to like about Jackson, including the relative weak defenses he'll see in the AFC West. We consider him a fine No. 2 Fantasy WR worth a pick between Rounds 5 and 7 this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 71 1,158 8 59 1,098 7 41 623 3

FL 2 1 0

Fantasy Points 152 155 80

Michael Jenkins, ATL Michael Jenkins set a career-high in receiving yards in 2008 with 777 on 50 catches (15.5 avg.). He also contributed three touchdowns, though two came in the same game (at Oakland, Week 9). During the season, he signed a contract extension that kept him off the free-agent market this offseason, and it's a good thing he signed it since he won't likely earn that money in the stat book in 2009 after the club traded for TE Tony Gonzalez in late April. We doubt Jenkins will post a third-straight 50-catch campaign; expect for Jenkins to see a couple of catches per game with the occasional touchdown but not a lot of big, consistent stats. Consider him nothing more than a late-round pick in drafts as a reserve Fantasy WR.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 38 501 2 50 777 3 53 532 4

FL 1 0 0

Fantasy Points 53 97 77

Greg Jennings, GB Greg Jennings turned in a solid 2008, catching 80 passes for 1,292 yards (16.1 avg.) -- both career-highs -- with nine touchdowns. The simple fact that he's been able to keep up a great receiving average while pumping up his reception total year after year makes him a valuable Fantasy commodity. He also scored or had 100 receiving yards in 11 of 16 games. Not bad for a guy in his third year. He should continue to ascend even though he signed a long-term extension in late June and landed some guaranteed money, sapping some of the motivation he would have had in '09 if he were in a contract year.

Nevertheless, Jennings is a very safe middle-end No. 1 Fantasy WR worth a pick between late Round 2 and the end of Round 3.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 83 1,257 10 80 1,292 9 53 920 12

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 177 185 164

Andre Johnson, HOU Last year, we predicted Andre Johnson would finish as the No. 1 WR in Fantasy Football, and in leagues where receptions counted, he was the best.

In standard formats, Johnson was just behind Larry Fitzgerald, but the stats were close. Johnson was a stud in 2008 with a career-high 115 catches for a career-high 1,575 yards and a career-tying eight touchdowns. He played 16 games for the first time since 2006 and dispelled any notion of being injury prone. Now, if Johnson can get Matt Schaub to stay healthy, the sky's the limit.

Johnson will remain a strong candidate to get over 100 catches again and could reach double digits in touchdowns. He's an elite player at his position and either No. 1 or 1A depending on where you rank Fitzgerald. Johnson

should be drafted either at the end of Round 1 or the beginning of Round 2 in all leagues. Pairing Johnson with Fitzgerald is also a popular draft trend for owners picking late in Round 1 and early in Round 2 to consider.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 108 1,509 9 115 1,575 8 60 851 8

Fantasy Points 195 205 131

FL 1 1 1

Bryant Johnson, DET In his lone season with the 49ers, WR Bryant Johnson had 45 receptions for 546 yards and three touchdowns. Those totals accurately reflect what Johnson is capable of delivering to Fantasy owners each season (he's had no season with more than 750 yards, and one above 600 yards). Now he's taking his game to Detroit in 2009. With the Lions, Bryant Johnson will have the luxury of playing across from Calvin Johnson, which means he'll be in a lot of single coverage. He'll also eventually catch passes from No. 1 overall pick Matthew Stafford. Still, Johnson has played much of his career seeing that single coverage and hasn't delivered big stats regardless of who his QB was. Owners should draft him to be a reserve with a late-round pick this summer.

Expectations should be small, and a dislocated finger on his right hand suffered in the offseason shouldn't be an issue.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 42 555 3 45 546 3 45 525 2

Fantasy Points 63 72 64

FL 1 0 0

Calvin Johnson, DET Even though the Lions went 0-16 last year, there was a reason to watch them play: Calvin Johnson. The freak wide receiver overcame playing with little offensive help and five different quarterbacks to finish with career-best totals: 1,331 yards on 78 catches (17.1 avg.) and 12 touchdowns. Johnson had 100 yards receiving and/or a touchdown in 11 games last year and was able to beat double-team coverage on a number of occasions. There is little doubt that Johnson will continue to flourish in 2009, especially with the club adding the aggressive Scott Linehan as their offensive coordinator. And don't forget that it's his third NFL season, though we'd be pretty satisfied with a repeat of his stats. The addition of strong-armed QB Matthew Stafford helps his cause, though it's unknown if the rookie will overtake Daunte Culpepper for the top job in camp. But it doesn't matter -- Johnson is decidedly a No. 1 Fantasy WR worth a second-round pick (and possibly as high as 15th overall) in drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 92 1,396 11 78 1,331 12 48 756 4

Fantasy Points 194 203 110

FL 2 2 0

James Jones, GB James Jones regressed in 2008, starting two of 10 games and catching a mere 20 passes for 274 yards (13.7 avg.) with a touchdown, totals all down from what he did as a rookie with the Packers. What's more, 132 of his 274 yards came in Week 15 at Jacksonville. Jones lost playing time to rookie Jordy Nelson (who played better) and also had a sprained knee sideline him for several games. Jones will enter his third season in 2009 and is a candidate to break out, but he'll have a hard time finding the field with Greg Jennings, Donald Driver and Nelson on the roster. It's safe to spend a late-round pick on Jones in drafts this summer, but keep expectations low.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 28 370 3 20 274 1 47 676 2

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Fantasy Points 48 33 75

FL 0 0 2

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Jeremy Maclin, PHI

Mohammed Massaquoi, CLE

Last year, the Eagles drafted a speed demon of a receiver in DeSean Jackson.

It worked out well for them, so they decided to do it again as they moved up in the 2009 draft to select Missouri WR Jeremy Maclin with the 19th overall pick.

Maclin is a pure speed receiver who scored 32 times in 28 collegiate games, adding over 5,500 all-purpose yards in two seasons. In 2008, he played a bunch in the slot and made off with 102 catches for 1,260 yards (12.4 avg.) and 13 touchdowns. The club will likely utilize Maclin regularly on offense as well as on kickoff returns, pairing him with Jackson to form a dangerous speed tandem. Maclin doesn't have brute strength, in fact he's almost a Jackson clone except he's a little bit taller. He's really perfect for the offense the Eagles run in that regard, so it's just a matter of reps and receptions for him. He's one to watch this training camp and could post numbers close to what Jackson had in his rookie season: Lots of yards, not a lot of touchdowns. Consider Maclin a late-round pick in all seasonal leagues, a good middle- to late-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a first-round pick in rookie-only drafts this summer. He might just be the best rookie receiver in Fantasy this season.

The Browns drafted WR Mohamed Massaquoi from Georgia in the second round of the NFL Draft with the hope he can help replace the departed Kellen Winslow and help fill the void if Donte Stallworth has any problems following his DUI-manslaughter charges. Massaquoi could play right away and might be worth drafting with a late-round pick in standard Fantasy leagues. He is definitely worth a late-round pick in keeper leagues and should be added in rookie formats.

Year 2009 (proj)

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 43 621 4

FL 1

Fantasy Points 84

Brandon Marshall, DEN Brandon Marshall had a tremendous 2008 with 104 catches for 1,265 yards and six touchdowns, giving him over 100 catches, 1,200 yards and six touchdowns in back-to-back seasons. But those totals are in jeopardy of a threepeat after a tumultuous offseason. Marshall had hip surgery and chose to rehab in Orlando instead of Denver because he feels the Broncos' trainers failed to diagnose his original injury properly. He also is unhappy with the club because they won't give him a contract extension as he's in the final year of his rookie deal. Marshall also saw the Broncos trade away star QB Jay Cutler to Chicago, getting Kyle Orton in return. And, Josh McDaniels is the new head coach of the Broncos, and Marshall probably hasn't gotten the nuts and bolts of his new offensive playbook down pat. The latest issue is that Marshall skipped a mandatory minicamp in Denver in mid-June, not even showing up for mental reps and meetings, and then requested a trade while meeting with owner Pat Bowlen during the minicamp he missed. His future with the Broncos is unclear, and his Fantasy value for 2009 is up in the air considering these factors. Your best bet is to draft him as a No. 2 option, albeit with a fourth-round pick, as the wideout has great upside but has a lot of roadblocks in his path.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 83 1,137 8 104 1,265 6 102 1,325 7

FL 1 3 1

Fantasy Points 154 156 177

Derrick Mason, BAL Derrick Mason unexpectedly announced his retirement from the NFL in July.

He was expected to enter his 13th season as the No. 1 WR for the Ravens and was coming off a solid season in 2008 when he had 80 catches for 1,037 yards and five touchdowns. He's only 35 and could still change his mind a la Brett Favre, but don't expect much from Mason if he returns. As he said in his retirement announcement, his heart isn't into it any more, which could have something to do with his good friend, Steve McNair, being killed. In deep leagues, you can waste a late-round pick on Mason with the hope he changes his mind, but in most formats leave Mason alone on Draft Day.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 0 0 0 80 1,037 5 103 1,087 5

FL 0 1 1

Fantasy Points 0 133 136

Year 2009 (proj)

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 27 354 2

Fantasy Points 36

FL 2

Robert Meachem, NO We hate to say it, but we're still waiting for Robert Meachem to break out. After not playing at all his rookie year, Meachem got hot early in the season before falling out of the receiving rotation, catching just 12 passes for 289 yards (a whopping 24.1 avg.) and three touchdowns. While his production has been weak, Meachem will be entering his third season in 2009, which is when receivers tend to break out. We'll say this: He's in the right offense to post big totals. All he needs is the opportunity while accelerating his game, and that's a key issue here. He's a low-risk, medium-reward Fantasy option that you can swipe late in drafts as a reserve.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 20 264 1 12 289 3 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 24 54 0

FL 0 0 0

Lance Moore, NO Moore might have been in his fourth official year in the NFL, but in his third season of actually seeing the field, he exploded. In a Wes Welker-type role, Moore totaled 928 yards on 79 catches (11.7 avg.) for an eye-popping 10 touchdowns. Most of his best numbers came when Reggie Bush was out for New Orleans as Moore became a regular short-area target for Brees. Moore's offseason took a bad turn when it was reported in mid-April that he suffered a dislocated shoulder and torn labrum in a weightlifting accident and underwent surgery. He's expected to be ready for training camp, but there's no telling what impact this injury could have on him going forward. Know this: Moore will more than likely be in a contract year again in 2009, which should motivate him for another large pay day. Expect him to stay with the Saints and see a good deal of work, and thus be a top-end No. 3 Fantasy WR worth a pick between Rounds 6 and 8 in drafts this summer (higher in PPR leagues).

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 67 788 7 79 928 10 32 302 2

Fantasy Points 113 150 46

FL 0 0 1

Josh Morgan, SF Josh Morgan was barely a blip on the Niners' radar until he exploded in Week 7 with 86 yards and a touchdown against the Giants. Two games later, he did well again against the Cardinals with a 54-yard, one-touchdown outing. He also tweaked his groin in that game and missed his next four. Morgan finished strong with 105 yards and a touchdown in his last two games, giving him three touchdowns and 319 yards on 20 catches (15.9 avg.) in 2008. The Niners could use Morgan as a deep-ball receiver in 2009, which could result in some decent stats. There's some upside for the second-year man out of Virginia Tech, but his value is limited because the club added Texas Tech WR Michael Crabtree with their first-round pick, and he'll take plenty of reps. Expect Hill to be useful in the deepest of leagues as a reserve receiver, worth a late-round pick there. Every other league could wait for him to put up a good game or two first and then grab him off the waiver wire.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 31 505 4 20 319 3

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Fantasy Points 67 49

FL 0 0

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Randy Moss, NE

Hakeem Nicks, NYG

As expected, Patriots WR Randy Moss saw his stats drop in 2008. For starters, he was coming off a record-setting year in 2007 and a Super Bowl loss, and then he lost Tom Brady (knee) in the first week of the season. Moss still posted quality stats with 69 catches for 1,008 yards (14.6 avg.) and 11 touchdowns, but he dropped from the perch as the No. 1 wide receiver in Fantasy Football.

He still remains a No. 1 player at his position and should be drafted in Round 2 of all leagues, especially since it appears Brady will return at close to 100 percent, something Moss has said he's excited about.

The Giants took UNC WR Hakeem Nicks with the 29th overall pick in the 2009 draft. Nicks left the Tar Heels as the school's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns with 181 grabs for 2,840 yards and 21 touchdowns (12 last year). Coming to the Giants, many are going to expect the 21-year-old to take over for Burress, who was released earlier this month.

Nicks tweaked a hamstring at the NFL Combine and gained some weight, but he has recovered and expects to be ready for rookie camp in early May. He will have to compete with veterans Steve Smith, Domenik Hixon, Sinorice Moss and Mario Manningham for playing time next season, but he does provide the deep threat that they cannot provide on a consistent basis. Nicks will cut into the production of all the Giants' receivers, and it could be a lot if he has a strong preseason. We consider Nicks a late-round flier in seasonal formats, a middle- to late-round pick in dynasty/keeper formats and a Top-15 pick in rookie-only drafts.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 83 1,234 12 69 1,008 11 98 1,493 23

FL 1 2 0

Fantasy Points 186 162 287

Santana Moss, WAS Santana Moss told CBSSports.com in early March that he had no complaints with Jim Zorn's offense in Washington, and we can see why: He had his best year since 2005. Moss caught 79 passes for 1,044 yards (three 100-yard games) and six touchdowns, totals which are solid for this streaky receiver. He got off to a red-hot start with three straight games with a touchdown and added two more in late October before limping through November and December.

History suggests that Moss will struggle in 2009 as in every previous year where he had 1,000 yards he was a dud the next. Very much a boom-or-bust receiver who is tough to predict, owners must consider Moss no better than a No. 3 option worth a mid-round pick in drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 68 894 5 79 1,044 6 61 808 3

FL 1 1 2

Fantasy Points 110 140 95

Muhsin Muhammad beat expectations with a 65-catch, 923-yard and fivetouchdown season in 2008 (14.2 yards per catch avg.). Not bad for a 35-yearold wide receiver who averaged four touchdowns and about 700 yards over three years in Chicago. 'Moose' only produced one 100-yard game and topped 50 yards nine times. He's the kind of receiver you can use as a one-week replacement in 2009 and is worth drafting with a late-round pick to ride your bench, especially in deeper leagues. He will be entering a contract year in '09, but at his age, how much longer can he play at a good level?

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 52 635 5 65 923 5 40 570 3

FL 0 1 0

Fantasy Points 85 120 75

Jordy Nelson, GB Rookie Jordy Nelson delivered on the expectations we had for him: A low-end receiver with solid hands. As such, he finished third on the Packers in receiving yards and fourth in receptions. In total, Nelson had 33 catches for 366 yards (11.1 avg.) and two touchdowns. He also worked as a kick returner. Expect Nelson to battle third-year receiver James Jones for playing time in 2009 and have a shot at over 450 yards and three touchdowns. Consider Nelson a reserve Fantasy WR with the potential to work as a one-week replacement in PPR leagues. He's late-round pick material.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 41 506 3 33 366 2

FL 0 0

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 35 452 4

Fantasy Points 61

FL 0

Dennis Northcutt, DET Dennis Northcutt fell out of favor in Jacksonville despite flashes of excellent play. The team traded him to Detroit in late June, and it's there where Northcutt will suit up. Northcutt will likely be asked to work on punt returns and also line up in the slot and be an easy receiver for the Lions to throw to. He'll rarely see better than an opponents' third cornerback there because most defenses will focus on Calvin Johnson and Bryant Johnson. Northcutt could see as many as 35-to-40 receptions head his way, especially after the team jettisoned fellow slot machine Ronald Curry in mid-July. The touchdown totals will be slim, though. He's worth a late-round pick in the deepest of PPR leagues this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

Muhsin Muhammad, CAR

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

Year 2009 (proj)

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 44 540 2 44 545 2 44 601 4

Fantasy Points 58 64 86

FL 0 1 0

Chad Ochocinco, CIN Chad Ochocinco (or OchoStinko depending on whether or not you owned him last season) is trying to prove he can still be an elite talent. He was limited by a bad ankle and shoulder in 2008 and had his worst season since his rookie year in 2001 when he finished with 53 catches for 540 yards (10.2 avg.) and four touchdowns. Ochocinco also has to overcome the thought he should be paid like the top receivers in the league. If he can deal with his contract and stay healthy, he still has to hope Carson Palmer's elbow is OK after Palmer played in only four games in 2008. Ochocinco does have a new teammate in Laveranues Coles, who will replace the departed T.J. Houshmandzadeh, which should make Ochocinco the clear-cut No. 1 receiver. If he's healthy and motivated (an indirect trade request made by Housh in late April didn't change his status with the club), and if Palmer is OK, Ochocinco could be a good sleeper. Plan on drafting Ochocinco as a No. 3 WR in Round 7 or 8 and hope he can get close to putting up 90 catches, 1,200 yards and seven touchdowns again.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 76 1,038 6 53 540 4 93 1,440 8

Fantasy Points 127 78 194

FL 2 0 1

Fantasy Points 61 48

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Terrell Owens, BUF

Sidney Rice, MIN

Terrell Owens might have totaled 1,052 yards on 69 catches (15.2 avg.) for 10 touchdowns in 2008, but those numbers look better than they really were.

That's because Owens had just two 100-yard games (a 213-yard effort vs. the 49ers and a 103-yard effort at the Eagles in Week 17) and had five touchdowns through the first five weeks and five in the remaining 11. Excluding his well-documented 2005 season, these cumulative totals were his worst since 2000. But that didn't stop the Buffalo Bills from signing him two days after the Cowboys released him this offseason. In Buffalo, Owens will be paired with Lee Evans and catch passes from third-year passer Trent Edwards. Before you get ready to draft Owens with a Top-20 pick, remember that he's 35 years old and his legs don't send him downfield as fast as they used to. Edwards has limited experience and can't throw the ball as well as past quarterbacks have for T.O. And while Lee Evans will play opposite him, the book is out on how to defend Owens: Jam him at the line of scrimmage and send his timing off. We see Owens' value limited to being a red-zone threat, which means plenty of touchdowns, but yardage tough to come by. Let's also not forget about the unforgiving weather in Western New York, especially in the latter half of the season when the winds make it hard to catch the ball. Consider Owens a No. 2 Fantasy WR -- he has the upside to play like a No. 1 but we think it's best to play it safe. He might struggle to reach 1,000 yards. He's worth a pick between Rounds 4 and 5.

A PCL sprain sabotaged Sidney Rice's 2008 season, leading him to underwhelming production in 13 games, many of which he didn't participate in.

He finished with 141 yards on 15 catches (9.4 avg.) and four touchdowns, but don't let those totals fool you. Assuming he makes a healthy recovery, Rice will enter his third NFL season with much to prove and the basic skills and notable size and hands to make it happen. Playing time could be limited, especially with first-round WR Percy Harvin coming aboard, but Rice could still be considered worthy of a late-round pick as a sleeper WR in deeper drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 74 1,028 9 69 1,052 10 81 1,355 15

FL 1 1 0

Fantasy Points 147 166 225

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 47 558 1 53 593 4 51 728 1

FL 1 1 0

Fantasy Points 58 88 80

Josh Reed, BUF Josh Reed set a new career-high with 597 yards in 2008. He also added 56 receptions, which was second on the team, and one touchdown despite missing three games with an ankle injury. But that's all in the past as Reed will be relegated to a secondary role with the club bringing in Terrell Owens in early March. Owens will eat up Reed's starts and the majority of his workload, too.

Even though Reed will be in a contract year, he's not worth a look in Fantasy play any longer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 26 269 2 56 597 1 51 578 0

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 30 65 58

Fantasy Points 61 38 66

FL 0 0 0

Laurent Robinson, STL Potential-laden Laurent Robinson was traded from one dome team to another in early April, going from the Falcons to the Rams. If he can stay healthy, he should pay off dividends, but that's where Robinson's problems truly lie. The receiver was limited by tailbone, hamstring and left knee injuries last season and had just meager totals in six games: 52 yards on five catches. A speed receiver with good height, Robinson will attempt to break through in his third year in the league, but he's only draftable as a late-round flier in the deepest of leagues at this point. One thing is for sure: The Rams should likely be playing from behind a lot this year, giving the passing game ample opportunities to make plays and score. That could help Robinson.

Antwaan Randle El, WAS Antwaan Randle El continued to be a versatile threat for Washington in 2008 as he caught 53 passes for 593 yards (11.2 avg.) and four touchdowns (a career-high), had a 5-yard rush, returned 39 punts for 254 yards, fumbled once and completed 3-of-4 passes for 46 yards with a touchdown. Despite all the wonderful things he does, he's not productive enough on a weekly basis to warrant Fantasy use. We have seen him catch at least 50 passes in each of his last two seasons, something he never did since entering the league in 2002, so perhaps considering him as a reserve choice in PPR leagues isn't so far fetched. However, his yardage production has always been minimal (728 yards receiving is a career-high), so you can't count on him for much on a weekly basis. He should go undrafted in all leagues except for very deep PPR formats and is otherwise a fair one-week replacement off the waiver wire.

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 33 438 3 15 141 4 31 396 4

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 27 391 2 5 52 0 37 437 1

Fantasy Points 39 5 47

FL 2 0 1

Brian Robiskie, CLE The Browns drafted WR Brian Robiskie from Ohio State in the second round of the NFL Draft with the hope he can help replace the departed Kellen Winslow and help fill the void if Donte Stallworth has any problems following his DUImanslaughter charges. Robiskie could play right away and might be worth drafting with a late-round pick in standard Fantasy leagues. He is definitely worth a late-round pick in keeper leagues and should be added in rookie formats.

Year 2009 (proj)

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 46 608 4

Fantasy Points 75

FL 1

Eddie Royal, DEN Eddie Royal was one of the biggest surprises from the rookie class of 2008. He had 91 catches for 980 yards (10.8 avg.) and five touchdowns. He also added another 109 rushing yards. Royal took advantage of teams worrying about Brandon Marshall and showcased his dynamic speed. But now Royal has to adjust to Kyle Orton replacing the departed Jay Cutler, who was traded to Chicago. Royal's value will take a hit, but go into Draft Day with Royal as a No. 3 Fantasy option worth a pick beginning in Round 6 of all leagues. If Cutler had remained in Denver, Royal would be a No. 2 Fantasy option, but Orton coming on board has lowered Royal's value.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 72 896 6 91 980 5

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Fantasy Points 122 138

FL 0 1

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Chaz Schilens, OAK

Chansi Stuckey, NYJ

Chaz Schilens played moderately well as a rookie WR for Oakland in 2008. He started six games and appeared in all 16 and caught 15 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns. This year, Schilens will compete for playing time with Johnnie Lee Higgins, Javon Walker and rookies Darrius Heyward-Bey and Louis Murphy, but all of the reports coming out of Oakland say that Schilens has become a much better receiver, displaying better hands and route-running skills. He's got a shot to start, and with the Raiders' offense not afraid to throw downfield, he could post some meaningful stats if he stays healthy. It wouldn't be a mistake to use a late-round flier on him in drafts this summer.

Chansi Stuckey appeared poised for a breakout season with the Jets in 2008 after he started the year with 12 catches for 122 yards and three touchdowns in his first three games. But those were the only three touchdowns he scored, and he finished the year with 32 catches for 359 yards. Stuckey will compete with Brad Smith for a starting job with Laveranues Coles getting released earlier this offseason, and the club will consider him a situational deep-threat receiver that can break long catch-and-runs. However, he is no better than a late-round pick in deeper leagues at this point.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 42 519 3 15 226 2

FL 1 0

Fantasy Points 60 34

Steve Smith's yardage rose in a big way in 2008, but his touchdown production declined for the fourth straight season. Playing in 14 games thanks to a twogame suspension stemming from a training camp fight with a teammate, Smith caught 78 passes for 1,421 yards (a career-best 18.2 avg.) and six touchdowns, adding 40 rush yards and one fumble lost. Smith had eight games with at least 100 yards receiving and another two with 96 yards, so he clearly still can get big production. He simply lost lots of his touchdown opportunities to the Panthers' dominant run game. Even with his salary escalating dramatically this season and again next season, we still view Smith as a No. 1 Fantasy WR worth a pick between late Round 2 and early Round 4 in drafts this summer.

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 75 1,196 7 78 1,417 6 87 1,002 7

FL 0 1 1

Fantasy Points 154 179 146

Steve Smith, NYG In his second season, Steve Smith led the Giants in receptions with 57. But the good-hands man struggled in all other categories, gaining just 574 yards (10.1 avg.) with one touchdown. Smith will be in his third NFL season in 2009, which is typically when receivers take the next step in their progression. Smith has the potential to be a decent No. 3 Fantasy receiver in PPR leagues and is worth a middle- to late-round pick in those leagues. But touchdowns come too few and far between for Smith, and the addition of rookie WR Hakeem Nicks could limit his production too, which is why in all other formats he'd be a reserve worth a late-round pick in drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 68 746 4 57 574 1 8 63 0

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 90 63 6

Brandon Stokley had the second-best season of his career in 2008 in terms of catches with 49. He also added 528 receiving yards and three touchdowns playing as the No. 3 WR behind Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal. He will remain in that role again, and he could get a boost with Josh McDaniels as the new head coach. Remember, McDaniels was the offensive coordinator for New England, which had tremendous success with Wes Welker in the slot role.

That's where Stokley will line up, but he has to adjust to a new QB now that Jay Cutler is in Chicago. Without Cutler, Stokley's Fantasy value is not as high, but he can still be considered a late-round pick in all leagues, especially where receptions count.

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 23 211 1 49 528 3 40 635 5

Fantasy Points 43 53 0

FL 0 0 0

Limas Sweed had a disappointing rookie season in 2008. He was the No. 4 WR behind Hines Ward, Santonio Holmes and Nate Washington and only caught six passes for 64 yards. He also lost a fumble. Sweed did get an increased role during the postseason, but will be remembered more for his drops than any plays he made. This year, Sweed moves up to the No. 3 role with Washington now in Tennessee, although he will likely get competition from rookie Mike Wallace, who the Steelers drafted in the third round of the NFL Draft. Sweed is worth using as a late-round flier in deeper leagues, but his biggest impact will likely come toward the end of the season or in 2010, when he's in his third year. Keep in mind, Ben Roethlisberger tends to spread the ball around, but Sweed could develop into his big-play threat, much as Washington was before he left.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 32 435 2 6 64 0

Fantasy Points 46 4

FL 1 1

Devin Thomas, WAS Inactive for much of his rookie campaign, rookie Devin Thomas caught only 15 passes for 120 yards (an awful 8.0 avg.), scoring only on a run -- he had three attempts for 53 yards. Thomas is one of two young stallions in the Redskins receiving corps looking to build on a quiet rookie campaign with Malcolm Kelly, and the opportunity to do so will only come with a strong training camp. That said, Thomas is one to watch this summer. We don't anticipate calling him a worthwhile draft pick, but if he shines in the preseason, then he could certainly carve out a role in the offense this season. He belongs only on dynasty/keeper league rosters at this point.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 27 361 3 15 120 0

Fantasy Points 47 23

FL 0 0

Jerheme Urban, ARI

Brandon Stokley, DEN

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 30 397 2 32 359 3 0 0 0

Limas Sweed, PIT

Steve Smith, CAR

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 20 70 93

Jerheme Urban posted his best season to date, catching 34 passes for 448 yards (13.2 avg.) with four touchdowns -- all career-highs. He added six catches for 48 yards in the postseason. Urban has held down 56 catches in two years with the Cardinals and clearly has found a niche as a reserve receiver with the club. Assuming that's the role he stays in, he'd be a low-end reserve in deeper Fantasy formats in 2009. It is worth noting that he will be a free agent following the '09 campaign, something that might motivate him to play bigger and better with the chances he gets.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 31 399 3 34 448 4 22 329 2

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Fantasy Points 49 68 44

FL 0 0 0

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Bobby Wade, MIN

Hines Ward, PIT

The good news for Bobby Wade is that he remained consistent in 2008. The bad news is that it wasn't at a particularly high level. He caught 53 passes for 645 yards with two touchdowns, nearly identical to his 2007 stats (he had three TDs that year). Wade's salary takes a nominal rise in 2009, and that combined with the addition of first-round pick Percy Harvin might push him off the roster.

Even if he stays, his production is pretty vanilla, and thus he should be only considered off the waiver wire as a one-week replacement and nothing more.

Hines Ward, who played through a sprained knee during the postseason and then had shoulder surgery in the offseason, should be fine to start the year.

Ward, who helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl, is coming off a solid season. He made 81 catches for 1,043 yards, his best season statistically in five years. He also added seven touchdowns. The 11-year veteran has caught at least seven touchdowns in three of his last four seasons and notched a 1,000-yard season for the first time since 2004. This is pretty much the expectation for Ward, who turns 33 next season and will now finish his career with the Steelers after signing a contract extension this offseason. He remains a serviceable low-end No. 2 Fantasy WR, worth a pick between Rounds 5 and 7 in drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 17 209 1 53 645 2 54 654 3

FL 1 0 1

Fantasy Points 18 76 81

Javon Walker, OAK Javon Walker was a bust in his first year with the Raiders -- and busted up prior to the season in a nightclub fight in Las Vegas. That incident got his tenure in Oakland off to a rocky start, and ankle and knee problems during the year didn't help either. Walker finished 2008 with 15 catches for 196 yards and one touchdown. It's now been two seasons since he's had a productive year, and he's not a lock to make the final roster based on his play. For now, ignore Walker on Draft Day, but if he stays with the Raiders and can resurrect his career, then add him off the waiver wire. Even with bad knees, he's only 30 and might still have some plays left in him this season. His only problem now could be competing with rookies Darrius Heyward-Bey and Louis Murphy for catches.

Since Heyward-Bey has more upside, Walker could be in trouble this year.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 26 334 2 15 196 1 26 287 0

FL 1 0 0

Fantasy Points 35 25 28

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 75 901 6 82 1,047 7 72 736 7

Fantasy Points 118 146 117

FL 0 0 0

Nate Washington, TEN Nate Washington went from being the No. 3 WR in Pittsburgh to a likely starter for the Titans after signing a four-year deal this offseason. Washington is best known as a deep-threat receiver capable of hauling in passes in single coverage thanks to his height and speed. There's come concern that getting paid will slow down Washington's production, and the Titans' run-first offensive mentality will also limit his upside, as will catching passes from Kerry Collins.

Washington is worth drafting as a No. 4 Fantasy WR in deep leagues in case he has a breakout year, but expectations should remain tempered. Last year, Washington had 40 catches for 631 yards and three touchdowns -- he should top those totals, but not by much, in 2009. Think late-round pick on him.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 53 752 5 40 631 3 29 450 5

Fantasy Points 97 82 75

FL 1 0 0

Mike Walker, JAC The Jaguars are hoping that this is the year Mike Walker can finally help their receiving corps, though it will be tough for him after the club signed Torry Holt in late April. Walker appeared in nine games in 2008 and had 16 catches for 217 yards. Entering his third NFL season, he will compete for playing time and could get an extended look in training camp. Walker has decent size and ability but is no better than a reserve Fantasy option. He's only worth a late-round flier in the deepest of dynasty/keeper formats.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 38 455 3 16 217 0

FL 1 0

Fantasy Points 53 21

Kevin Walter, HOU Kevin Walter has found a home with the Texans, and he's entering a contract year in 2009. That's great news for a WR coming off 60 catches for a careerhigh 899 yards and a career-high eight touchdowns. In his past two years in Houston, Walter has 125 catches for 1,699 yards and 12 touchdowns. He does well getting single coverage with all the attention going to Andre Johnson.

Walter is a good sleeper because most owners will shy away from him thinking he can't post similar stats, but he's been consistent the past two years and has a financial incentive. It's also obvious QB Matt Schaub trusts him, which makes Walter a solid No. 3 Fantasy WR worth a middle- to late-round pick. He's an absolute steal as a late-round selection.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 63 785 5 60 899 8 65 800 4

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 101 139 107

Reggie Wayne, IND If it wasn't clear before that Reggie Wayne is the top option for the Colts, the team made it clear by releasing Marvin Harrison in the offseason. Wayne will now go it alone with Harrison gone (tight end Dallas Clark and wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez are still in Indy), and Peyton Manning will continue to find him. Wayne has six 100-yard games and eight touchdowns in 14 career contests without Harrison. He also did well in 2008 without Harrison, catching 82 passes for 1,145 yards (14.0 avg.) and six touchdowns. He even took one for the team when he restructured his contract in late April, lowering his annual salary while getting a bonus. Expect Wayne to be a safe No. 1 Fantasy WR worth a pick in Round 2 in nearly every draft this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 103 1,423 8 82 1,145 6 104 1,510 10

Fantasy Points 179 152 205

FL 1 0 3

Wes Welker, NE Patriots WR Wes Welker has been as consistent as they come the past two seasons. He had 112 catches for 1,175 yards (10.4 avg.) and eight touchdowns in 2007 and followed that up in 2008 with 111 catches for 1,165 yards (10.5 avg.) and three touchdowns, and it didn't matter that Tom Brady (knee) was lost for the season in Week 1 and replaced by Matt Cassel. Welker remains a candidate for 100-plus catches and over 1,100 yards because the Patriots use him as a short-area target, and it only helps him that Brady is expected to be back under center. He should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy WR in standard formats and a middle- to low-end No. 1 option in leagues where receptions count.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 113 1,170 7 112 1,165 3 112 1,175 8

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Fantasy Points 153 136 168

FL 0 1 0

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Roddy White, ATL Roddy White had 1,202 yards and six touchdowns in a breakout third season in 2007, and many Fantasy owners were nervous that he'd get close to those numbers in 2008. He beat 'em. Thanks to the excellent passing play of rookie Matt Ryan as well as his own ability, White had 1,382 yards on 88 catches (15.7 avg.) with seven touchdowns, seven 100-yard games, 10 games with at least five catches and only one fumble lost. He added 84 yards and a touchdown in the postseason. Ryan is expected to get better, and no one is unseating White as the No. 1 receiver on the Falcons. Better yet, White is slated to be a free agent after the '09 season, so he'll be very motivated to play big if he doesn't sign an extension first. So even with Tony Gonzalez joining the Falcons in a late-April trade, we like White as a No. 1 Fantasy WR worth a pick in Rounds 3 or 4 in drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 83 1,219 8 88 1,382 7 83 1,202 6

FL 1 1 2

Fantasy Points 160 178 152

Demetrius Williams, BAL Demetrius Williams was in line for a breakout year in 2008, which would have been his third season in the NFL, but he ended up on injured reserve with an injury to his Achilles' tendon. He appeared in only seven games and finished with 13 catches for 180 yards and one touchdown. This year, Williams has a chance to be a starter opposite Mark Clayton following Derrick Mason's retirement. Williams still has to prove he's healthy enough to play 16 games, but the Ravens will give Williams the chance to make plays. He's worth drafting with a late-round flier in deep leagues, and he's someone to keep an eye on to add off the waiver wire during the year.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 35 501 3 13 180 1 20 290 0

FL 2 0 0

Fantasy Points 57 24 29

Roy E. Williams, DAL Roy Williams' 2008 needed to be split into two sessions in order to get a fair look at him. In Detroit, he was still a big factor on offense and amassed 17 catches for 232 yards (13.6 avg.) and one touchdown over five games. Then he was dealt to Dallas and signed to a long-term extension to star in the Cowboys' awesome offense, but was hardly a factor. In 10 games, Williams had 19 catches for 198 yards (10.4 avg.) and one touchdown. Obviously, it made for his worst season as a pro. While we'd like to think that Williams merely didn't get in sync with the rest of the Dallas offense in 2008, Fantasy owners will be leery to trust him because he had an awful year. The Cowboys are saying otherwise as they released WR Terrell Owens in early March and essentially made Williams their No. 1 receiver. That's huge as it provides a lot of potential for him to get as many as 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns.

Consider Williams a medium-risk, high-reward Fantasy option that is worth a look between Rounds 5 and 6 in drafts this summer. He should fit into Fantasy rosters as a middle- to low-end No. 2 WR.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 74 1,063 7 36 430 2 63 836 5

FL 1 0 1

Fantasy Points 138 56 111

receiving legitimate Fantasy consideration. Until that happens, he can't be considered anything more than a one-week replacement off the waiver wire.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008

Fantasy Points 55 52

FL 0 0

Kevin Boss, NYG Kevin Boss took a big step forward in 2008, ultimately replacing Jeremy Shockey in the Giants offense and providing a quality target for Eli Manning.

Starting 15 games, Boss got more involved in the second half of the season and caught 33 passes for 384 yards (11.6 avg.) with six touchdowns, a solid improvement over his rookie season. In his final eight games, he had 23 grabs for 266 yards (11.5 avg.) and four scores. That's a fair production level to expect over the course of the 2009 season, his third in the NFL. We like Boss a lot as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE worth a middle- to late-round pick once the first- and second-tier tight ends are off the draft board. He's a definite sleeper this year.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 52 598 6 33 384 6 9 118 2

Fantasy Points 88 74 23

FL 0 0 0

John Carlson, SEA There weren't many bright spots for the Seahawks in 2008, but John Carlson was one of them. In his rookie season, Carlson led the Seahawks in receptions, receiving yards and receiving TDs, catching 55 passes for 627 yards (11.4 avg.) with five touchdowns. He commanded attention over the second half of the season and was pretty much the only healthy receiving threat Seattle had. While he'll still be a prominent part of the offense in 2009, it's expected that his workload will lighten as T.J. Houshmandzadeh will join Deion Branch and Nate Burleson to form a nice trio of receivers for the 'Hawks.

Carlson should still see some red-zone work, but expecting anything more than modest numbers from him in '09 is a stretch. Consider him a middle- to low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE worth a middle- to late-round pick in drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 52 703 6 55 627 5

Fantasy Points 98 92

FL 0 0

Brent Celek, PHI The stats aren't overly impressive, but Brent Celek had a good 2008 and is in line for an expanded workload in 2009 with the Eagles. While Celek totaled 318 yards on 27 catches (11.8 avg.) with one score, he came up big in a Week 9 game at Seattle (131 yards) when starter L.J. Smith didn't play. He also had three touchdowns in the playoffs with another 19 catches for 151 yards (7.9 avg.), solidifying his spot as a key part of the Eagles offense. With Smith expected to leave the team via free agency, Celek should see the bulk of the tight end workload and be a candidate for 40 catches in 2009. Best of all, not every Fantasy Football owner is aware of Celek and his role, so he can be swiped late in most leagues. If you want to play it safe, consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE worth a middle- to late-round pick, and pair him with another decent option just in case he doesn't pan out early. But knowing how the Eagles offense works, he should be involved often if he is indeed their starter.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

Tight Ends

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 27 325 5 20 283 4

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 43 494 4 27 318 1 16 178 1

Fantasy Points 65 37 23

FL 0 0 0

Martellus Bennett, DAL Rookie TE Martellus Bennett only caught 20 passes in 2008, but four of them went for touchdowns. He had 283 yards to go with those numbers and was used as the No. 2 tight end in Dallas, often near the goal line. Bennett has excellent size and some good ability but needs more playing time before

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Dallas Clark, IND Even with Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark might be Peyton Manning's favorite receiving option. Manning seems to look for Clark in most big spots, and Clark responded with 77 catches for 848 yards and six touchdowns in 2008. Clark should actually improve on those totals this year with Marvin Harrison now gone. Consider Clark one of the best players at his position, and he's worth drafting as a No. 1 option beginning in Round 5 in all formats. He has 17 touchdowns the past two seasons, which is hard for anyone to argue with that Clark is a stud TE.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 81 905 9 77 848 6 58 616 11

FL 0 1 0

Fantasy Points 136 118 129

mostly a bust as he's totaled 1,132 yards and nine touchdowns in 40 games.

Last year he had just two touchdowns and 358 yards on 31 catches, totals down across the board from his second season. Davis' play perked up once Singletary got through to him last season, but Fantasy owners are leery to trust the freak athlete who hasn't been able to translate his potential into production.

Consider Davis a worthwhile reserve that shouldn't be taken with anything more than a late-round pick.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 37 416 4 31 358 2 52 509 4

Fantasy Points 56 46 72

FL 1 1 1

Anthony Fasano, MIA Desmond Clark, CHI Desmond Clark topped 40 receptions for the third season in a row, but saw his yardage and touchdowns dwindle for the third straight time. He caught 41 passes for 367 yards (9.0 avg.) and one touchdown. Clark will likely assume the No. 2 TE role for the Bears in 2009 behind Greg Olsen and is only worth a look as a one-week replacement off the waiver wire during the season. Don't touch him on Draft Day.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 33 335 2 41 367 1 44 545 4

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 37 42 78

Chris Cooley, WAS While Chris Cooley posted career-highs in receptions and receiving yards in 2008, it's his career-low in touchdowns that resonated negatively with Fantasy owners. A Fantasy Football aficionado himself, Cooley caught 83 balls for 849 yards (10.2 avg.), but for one touchdown. Cooley won't be in a contract year, but with his salary morphing four times what he's making this year in 2010, the Redskins won't be content with another touchdown-challenged season. Cooley remains a No. 1 Fantasy tight end as he's part of Jim Zorn's potent West-Coast Offense, and if he can mesh his yardage from 2008 with his previous touchdown production, he's going to be a winner. He's worth a middle- to lateround pick in drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 75 792 5 83 849 1 66 786 8

FL 1 2 0

Fantasy Points 99 86 128

Owen Daniels, HOU Owen Daniels set career highs in catches (70) and yards (862) in 2008, but he only had two touchdowns. He's a great Fantasy TE in leagues where receptions count, but he needs to find the end zone more often. That is a strong possibility in 2009, especially since he has eight touchdowns in his first two years. He's also playing for a long-term contract as a restricted free agent after the Texans gave him a maximum tender offer which he signed in midJune. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy option worthy of a mid-round pick after the elite options (not that Daniels isn't 'elite') are off the board.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 58 731 5 70 862 2 63 768 3

FL 1 1 3

Fantasy Points 93 96 88

Vernon Davis, SF Fantasy owners empathized with 49ers head coach Mike Singletary's frustration when he unceremoniously sent Vernon Davis to the locker room early in Week 8. The tight end taken early in the 2006 NFL Draft has been

Dolphins TE Anthony Fasano had a breakout year with Miami in 2008 with 34 catches for 454 yards and seven touchdowns, which led the team. He shared time with David Martin, but Fasano was and is the better receiver of the two.

Fasano will come into this year again as the No. 1 option and should remain a vital part of the Dolphins passing game, especially with Chad Pennington's affinity to use the tight end. He'll also be in a contract year, looking for a large pay-day after the season. That said, Fasano is worth drafting as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option after the elite tight ends have been taken, somewhere around Round 10 or later. Consistency is an issue for him, but his regular role near the end zone makes him appealing.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 33 423 4 34 454 7 14 143 1

Fantasy Points 58 87 20

FL 0 0 0

Antonio Gates, SD While many Fantasy pundits will consider Antonio Gates' 2008 season to be a bust, the reality is that he's a stud at a position thin on productive talent, and that alone will make him a desirable Fantasy option. He posted just 704 yards on 60 catches last year (11.7 avg.) with eight touchdowns, his worst totals since his rookie year. He did this while playing through a hip injury at midseason and an ankle sprain late in the year, and coming back from a significant toe injury that stuck with him through the preseason. Gates is expected to be healthy for the 2009 campaign, so any slip he takes in drafts this summer will be somebody's gain. Be that somebody -- consider him a stud No. 1 Fantasy TE well worth a fifth- or sixth-round pick in drafts this summer (almost right after you see at least one of Dallas Clark, Jason Witten and Tony Gonzalez go off draft boards). If you get him past then, it's larceny.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 69 892 9 60 704 8 75 984 9

Fantasy Points 133 116 152

FL 1 1 0

Tony Gonzalez, ATL Tony Gonzalez will continue to be a dominant Fantasy TE in 2009, but he'll be doing so in Atlanta, which is where he was traded to in late April in exchange for a second-round pick in 2010. Gonzalez leaves Kansas City after 12 years with the club and a massively productive career, something the Falcons hope continues. He'll be catching passes from Matt Ryan and likely be targeted near the red zone a smidge more than he was in Kansas City. Even at 33, Gonzalez remains a productive No. 1 Fantasy option and is coming off of a 96-catch, 1,058-yard, 10-touchdown season. Plan on drafting Gonzalez around Round 6 or 7 in all leagues this summer. Most owners in your league will likely take Antonio Gates, Jason Witten and Dallas Clark first, but when you select Gonzalez, do it with a smile since he could outperform everyone at his position.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 81 906 6 96 1,058 10 99 1,172 5

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Fantasy Points 118 165 147

FL 0 0 0

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Daniel Graham, DEN Daniel Graham is the blocking TE for the Broncos and a secondary red-zone target. He had 32 catches for 389 yards and four touchdowns in 2008, but he plays more as a blocker and less as a receiver, with that role going to Tony Scheffler. Graham is good in deeper leagues and could be a bye-week replacement if Scheffler gets hurt or the matchup is right. But don't waste a draft pick on Graham even though he's being reunited with Josh McDaniels, his former coach in New England.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 16 153 2 32 389 4 24 246 2

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 19 62 36

Todd Heap, BAL Todd Heap went from an elite Fantasy option to a dud the past two years. He had 35 catches for 403 yards and three touchdowns in 2008 and now has just 58 catches for 642 yards and four touchdowns in his past two seasons. He should still be considered a No. 2 Fantasy TE and is worth taking a flier on in deeper leagues, but don't expect Heap to start for your Fantasy team this year.

Heap's best days appear to be behind him, and it didn't help that the Ravens drafted rookie TE Davon Drew in the fifth round either. While Drew is likely just the No. 2 TE, it could be a sign to push Heap.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 37 391 4 35 403 3 23 239 1

FL 0 1 0

Fantasy Points 55 56 29

Dustin Keller, NYJ Dustin Keller was one of the top rookies in 2008 and the second-best rookie TE behind Seattle's John Carlson. Keller had 48 catches for 535 yards and three touchdowns and should enter this year as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option. The Jets QB situation could determine Keller's value since Brett Favre retired and he will be replaced by rookie Mark Sanchez or Kellen Clemens, but Keller should still be drafted after the first tier of tight ends are off the board. Figure on taking Keller somewhere after Round 10 in all leagues and consider him a great sleeper.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 64 722 6 48 535 3

FL 0 0

Fantasy Points 101 71

Donald Lee, GB Donald Lee made 39 catches for 303 yards (7.8 avg.) and five touchdowns in '08, totals significantly down from his 2007 season. Part of the reason? QB Aaron Rodgers had a lot of talented wide receivers to throw at, and he preferred them over his tight ends. Lee should remain a fixture in the Packers offense, albeit one who won't post numbers like the top tight ends in Fantasy.

You can snare him late, if at all, in drafts this summer. He's more of a No. 2 option at this time.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 31 264 4 39 303 5 48 575 6

FL 1 0 1

Fantasy Points 40 60 91

Marcedes Lewis, JAC Marcedes Lewis set new career highs in catches (41) and yards (489) in 2008 and tied a career high with two touchdowns. He is a favorite target for QB David Garrard, and this could be the year Lewis has a breakout season. The Jaguars are desperate for help at WR, and Lewis could turn into a shortyardage sensation and a solid red-zone target. Don't waste a draft pick on Lewis unless you're in a deep league, but he will definitely be a bye-week

replacement at some point and could be a hot commodity off the waiver wire if he steps up.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 34 351 2 41 489 2 37 391 2

Fantasy Points 39 60 51

FL 0 0 0

David Martin, MIA Dolphins TE David Martin was the No. 2 tight end in Miami in 2008 behind Anthony Fasano and will hold the same role this season. Martin still saw plenty of playing time and finished with 31 catches for 450 yards and three touchdowns. Martin is worth drafting in deep leagues that start two tight ends, but that's about it. Otherwise, expect to see Martin live on the waiver wire for much of the season unless he finds regular playing time and improved targets from QB Chad Pennington. Martin should give a good effort as he'll be in a contract year in 2009.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 22 230 2 31 440 3 34 303 2

Fantasy Points 27 60 42

FL 0 1 0

Randy McMichael, STL Randy McMichael played in four games before breaking and tearing ligaments in his right leg, ending his season prematurely. Now he'll attempt to come back from the gruesome injury. His modest stats over the course of his career don't leave him much upside for Fantasy, and although he's playing in a contract year, the expectations for McMichael are very much low (only once has he crossed 650 yards receiving in seven seasons). Consider him nothing more than a low-end No. 2 Fantasy TE who is probably not worth a draft pick in standard formats.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 37 421 2 11 139 0 39 429 3

Fantasy Points 46 13 60

FL 0 0 0

Billy Miller, NO Billy Miller finished with decent enough totals for a No. 2 TE: 579 yards on 45 catches (12.9 avg.) with a touchdown. Miller is a free agent after the '09 season and could have a career year if given the opportunity to play regularly (unlikely so long as Jeremy Shockey is on the roster). Consider Miller a low-end flier in the deepest of leagues in drafts this summer, though his stock would rise if Shockey is cut from the Saints.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 31 404 2 45 579 1 27 328 2

Fantasy Points 45 63 44

FL 0 0 0

Heath Miller, PIT Heath Miller had another productive yet unspectacular season in helping the Steelers win the Super Bowl in 2008. Miller had 48 catches for 514 yards and three touchdowns despite missing two games due to injury. This year, Miller enters the final year of his contract, which could motivate him to play hard for a new deal. Miller still remains a No. 2 Fantasy TE, but he could be used as a starter at times during the season and depending on the matchup. Miller has the potential to score double digits in touchdowns, but it depends on how much throwing the Steelers do in the red zone. Miller is worth a late-round pick in all leagues and he's not a bad flier if you miss on all the elite tight ends.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 40 441 4 48 514 3 47 566 7

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Fantasy Points 60 67 98

FL 0 1 0

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Zach Miller, OAK

Bo Scaife, TEN

Zach Miller seems on the cusp of becoming a solid Fantasy option. He played well in 2008 with 56 catches for 778 yards and one touchdown, but he needs to find the end zone with more regularity. It would help if JaMarcus Russell was a more consistent passer, but Miller has the chance to be the best receiver for the Raiders. While that might not be saying much, in leagues where receptions count, Miller could end up with 70 catches this season, and that's a nice total.

Consider him a borderline No. 1 Fantasy option and take him with a late-round pick after the elite tight ends are gone. He now has some help in the receiving game with the Raiders taking WR Darrius Heyward-Bey with the No. 7 overall selection in the NFL Draft.

Bo Scaife had a breakout year in 2008 with career highs in catches (58) and yards (561). He tied his career high with two touchdowns, but that's the one area he needs to improve to go from marginal Fantasy TE to a starter in all leagues. Scaife got the franchise tag from the Titans this offseason, so he should be motivated to earn a new contract. He still has to deal with Alge Crumpler taking away some production and now rookie Jared Cook looks like the eventual successor, but Scaife played better than Crumpler last year and that should continue. In deep leagues, take Scaife with a late-round pick, and he's better in leagues where receptions count. If his touchdown totals improve, he would be a steal in all formats.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 51 606 4 56 778 1 44 444 3

FL 2 0 2

Fantasy Points 72 83 58

Greg Olsen improved in 2008, his second year, catching 54 passes for 574 yards (10.6 avg.) and five receiving touchdowns (which led the team). About the only problem with Olsen was his inconsistent production, which got better in December when he scored three of his five touchdowns. Olsen should continue to improve on his numbers in his third NFL season now that Jay Cutler will be throwing him passes. Olsen should be viewed as a No. 1 Fantasy TE with plenty of upside worth a middle-round pick..

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 67 721 6 54 574 5 39 391 2

FL 0 2 0

Fantasy Points 101 83 53

Brandon Pettigrew, DET The Lions took Oklahoma State tight end Brandon Pettigrew with their second first-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. Pettigrew caught 42 catches for the Cowboys last year for 472 yards (11.2 avg), but with no touchdowns (nine in his collegiate career). He is considered the best overall tight end in the draft and is the rare combination of power blocker and excellent receiver that makes him versatile enough to play on every down. Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan doesn't have a strong history of utilizing tight ends in his scheme, but Pettigrew should find plenty of room to roam with Calvin Johnson occupying much of the opposing defense's attention. He should be a nice red-zone option for the Lions and really his versatility will make him available on many of the Lions' snaps, so long as he progresses enough through the offseason.

Pettigrew is no better than a No. 2 Fantasy TE in 2009, worth a late-round pick in deeper seasonal drafts. He is worth a middle- to late-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and is a Top-15 pick in rookie-only drafts as well.

Year 2009 (proj)

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 32 412 3

FL 1

Fantasy Points 49

Dante Rosario, CAR After his game-winning touchdown catch in Week 1 at San Diego, the rush was on to own Dante Rosario in leagues. It would be the only touchdown he scored all season. Rosario did lead the team's tight ends in receiving yards with 209 (on 18 catches) with the lone score, an improvement over his 108-yard season a year ago, though he did score two TDs in 2007. There's a chance Rosario could enter 2009 as the exclusive starting tight end on the Panthers (he has split time with Jeff King over the last two seasons) which could give him as many as 500-600 yards and four-plus touchdowns. We could be seeing him as a nice one-week replacement TE in 2009, but as of now he's not worth a draft pick.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 22 265 2 18 209 1 6 108 2

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 45 445 4 58 562 2 46 421 1

Fantasy Points 58 68 44

FL 1 0 2

Tony Scheffler, DEN

Greg Olsen, CHI

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 30 26 22

Tony Scheffler is entering a contract year this season, and the only thing that could get in the way of a big year is Kyle Orton replacing Jay Cutler at QB. But Orton did well with TEs in Chicago with Greg Olsen and Desmond Clark. We'll see if that transfers over to Denver, and it should considering new coach Josh McDaniels said that Scheffler "is probably the most skilled pass-receiving tight end that I've had an opportunity to be around." In 2008, Scheffler appeared in 13 games and had 40 catches for a career-high 645 yards and three touchdowns. He has the potential to be a No. 1 Fantasy option, and if Orton can succeed in Denver, he's worth drafting with a late-round pick after the elite tight ends are gone. If Scheffler can improve on his touchdown total, he could end up as a stud.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 42 477 4 40 645 3 49 549 5

Fantasy Points 61 80 82

FL 1 1 1

Visanthe Shiancoe, MIN Quietly, Visanthe Shiancoe had a pretty decent season, and it sets the table for a bigger 2009. In his second year as part of the Minnesota offense, Shiancoe posted career-highs across the board with 42 catches for 596 yards (14.2 avg.) with seven touchdowns. With the Vikings offense leaving a glut of passing yards on the field, and with the quarterback situation always in flux, Shiancoe might beat his 2008 totals next season. Consider him a sleeper tight end as a low-end No. 1 option. Your best move might be to pair Shiancoe with another low-end tight end and platoon them until one emerges, and it just might be the one wearing purple.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 51 621 5 42 596 7 27 323 1

Fantasy Points 81 101 36

FL 1 0 1

Jeremy Shockey, NO How disappointing was Jeremy Shockey's first season with the Saints? Not only was he not the club's leading receiver among its tight ends, but he didn't score a single touchdown all season. Shockey finished with 483 yards on 50 catches (9.7 avg.) and might be persona non grata in New Orleans as his cap number tops over $3 million and the club might not think he's worth it after being a nuisance off the field. If he stays with the Saints, the potential is there for him to post much better numbers in 2009 because the Saints will throw a lot. But if he leaves, then there's no telling how low his stats could go. Consider Shockey as an easily replaceable low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE worth a late-round pick in drafts.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 42 449 4 50 483 0 57 619 3

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Fantasy Points 59 44 79

FL 1 2 0

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L.J. Smith, BAL

Jason Witten, DAL

Hobbled by knee, head and shoulder injuries in 2008, L.J. Smith lost his grip on the full-time tight-end role for the Eagles and as a result left the club via free agency this offseason. In mid-March, he signed with the Ravens, where he'll play on a one-year deal. In 13 games, Smith compiled 37 catches for 298 yards (8.1 avg.) and three touchdowns, numbers way off of what's expected of him. Don't make the mistake of drafting Smith with a middle- to late-round pick because he's a familiar name. Instead, figure him for mediocre stats now that he'll potentially be splitting playing time with Todd Heap. Look for him off the waiver wire as a potential one-week replacement.

Jason Witten had another productive year -- 81 catches for 952 yards (11.8 avg.) -- but had just four touchdowns over 16 games. It was a tough year for Witten, who struggled without QB Tony Romo for three games and played with rib and ankle injuries toward the end of the season. While his numbers were down in 2008 from the year before, he still remains one of the most productive tight ends in the NFL. He should also see a bump in touchdowns in 2009 as Terrell Owens was released by the 'Boys in early March and won't hawk them like he has in the past. You can count on Witten to still be a desirable No. 1 option worth a pick between Rounds 5 and 6 in drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 31 401 3 37 298 3 22 236 1

FL 0 0 1

Fantasy Points 51 47 27

Jerramy Stevens, TB The Buccaneers re-signed TE Jerramy Stevens, though we can't imagine he'll see much playing time now that the club acquired Kellen Winslow this offseason. He might see some red-zone reps, but he ultimately won't be productive enough to warrant Fantasy use. Keep him off of rosters. The 36 grabs for 397 yards and two touchdowns he had last year might be more than what he gets in '09.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 24 287 2 36 397 2 18 189 4

FL 0 0 0

Fantasy Points 32 51 42

Benjamin Watson, NE Patriots TE Benjamin Watson had a down year in 2008 with just 22 catches for 209 yards and two touchdowns, which were his lowest totals since his rookie year in 2004. Watson struggled with Tom Brady (knee) going down in Week 1, and Watson also battled knee problems of his own. He should bounce back this year, especially if Brady is able to return without a setback, but this guy can't avoid the injury bug. He also will be splitting his time with Chris Baker and Alex Smith, both additions to the tight end mix in New England. Watson will never be mistaken for an elite Fantasy TE, but he can be a good option worth using as a bye-week replacement off the waiver wire.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 21 246 2 22 209 2 36 389 6

FL 0 1 0

Fantasy Points 29 30 75

Kellen Winslow, TB The Buccaneers traded for Kellen Winslow in late February, giving up multiple picks for him. Then they signed him to the richest contract extension for a tight end in NFL history in early April. Winslow certainly now has a lot to live up to with his new team. He played in 10 games with the Browns in 2008 due to injury, catching 43 passes for 428 yards and three touchdowns, numbers way off what he's capable of. In Tampa Bay, Winslow should be utilized in a number of ways and be a key part of offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski's offense.

When healthy, Winslow is an elite TE, and the value he brings to an offense as a matchup problem for defenses is huge. There are some questions about who his quarterback will be, but with Jagodzinski and his aggressive version of the West Coast scheme in charge of the Bucs' offense, expect Winslow to be a key contributor -- so long as he's healthy. Did we mention that he has some health issues? Just making sure. Look, do not overvalue him as a stud tight end, though he's certainly capable of being one. Instead, play it safe and keep him tabbed as a middle-end No. 1 Fantasy TE. There is a ton of risk-reward here, but it's not worth reaching for him with a pick in Round 5 or 6. He's better served as a pick in Round 7 or 8.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 71 786 5 43 428 3 82 1,106 5

FL 2 1 1

Fantasy Points 97 58 140

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

----------- Receiving -----------Rcpt Yds TD 85 967 8 81 952 4 96 1,145 7

Fantasy Points 135 120 154

FL 1 0 1

Kickers David Akers, PHI David Akers had a busy leg in 2008, and it paid off for him in Fantasy play. He made 33-of-40 field goals with 45 extra points. The seven missed field goals seem like a lot, but considering his 40 attempts, he fared better than the kickers who made 27-of-30 field goals last season. Akers is expected to return to the Eagles in 2009, and so long as you play in a league where missed field goals don't count against you, he should be considered a No. 1 option worth a late-round pick in drafts this summer.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 28 34 49 82.4 2008 33 40 51 82.5 2007 24 32 53 75.0

--- Extra Points --Made Att 38 38 45 45 36 36

Fantasy Points 122 148 110

Connor Barth, KC Connor Barth will compete to be the Chiefs kicker this year as the club will find some competition for him this offseason. He finished with the job last year and made 10 field goals in 12 attempts. He also added 24 extra points. Barth has the potential to be a quality Fantasy option if the Chiefs offense improves, but first Barth has to win the job and then establish that he's a consistent kicker. If he does, consider him a No. 2 Fantasy kicker and a bye-week replacement during the season.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 22 26 48 84.6 2008 10 12 45 83.3

--- Extra Points --Made Att 36 37 24 24

Fantasy Points 102 54

Rob Bironas, TEN Rob Bironas took a step back from his career year in 2007, but he still posted solid stats in 2008 with 29 field goals made on 33 attempts. He also added 40 extra points, and his long field goal was 51 yards. The Titans don't have an explosive offense, but they have a conservative head coach who leans on his defense and worries about field position. He also trusts his kicker, which means Bironas will get plenty of chances when the Titans are within range.

After he signed a contract extension with the team earlier this offseason, it's safe to consider Bironas a No. 1 option worthy of a late-round pick. He's had at least 28 field goal attempts in his last four seasons and has 64 made field goals in his last two years.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 28 30 53 93.3 2008 29 33 51 87.9 2007 35 39 56 89.7

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--- Extra Points --Made Att 41 41 40 40 28 28

Fantasy Points 131 129 141

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Josh Brown, STL Josh Brown wasn't an awful kicker for Fantasy owners in 2008, though he certainly wasn't great either. In total, he notched 31-of-36 field goals, including 6-of-8 from 50-plus yards out. That's pretty good. Where he came up short was in extra points, hitting just 19 (to be fair, he only attempted 19). That put a crimp in his production, and with the Rams offense still expected to be a mess in 2009, it might not get any better. If 50-plus-yard field goals count big in your league, Brown is worth a look late. Otherwise, expect to find the veteran on the waiver wire during the season. He's certainly worth using as a one-week replacement.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 27 30 53 90.0 2008 31 36 54 86.1 2007 28 34 54 82.4

--- Extra Points --Made Att 27 27 19 19 43 43

Fantasy Points 112 124 133

Kris Brown, HOU

the kid's going to have lots of chances to make three-pointers and is a good No. 1 Fantasy option for owners to look at with a late-round pick in drafts this summer.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 28 31 52 90.3 2008 27 34 53 79.4 2007 31 39 53 79.5

Phil Dawson was one of the lone bright spots for the Browns in 2008. He set a career high with 30 field goals and also a new long at 56 yards. He did miss six field goals and only kicked 18 extra points. Because the Browns offense appears to be headed for another questionable season, we think there are better options than Dawson for owners to check out. Figure him to be available off the waiver wire as a one-week replacement during the season.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 24 27 50 88.9 2008 30 36 56 83.3 2007 26 30 51 86.7

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 24 28 51 85.7 2008 29 33 53 87.9 2007 25 29 57 86.2

Jason Elam, ATL

Fantasy Points 113 128 125

Matt Bryant, TB Matt Bryant made 32-of-38 field goals in 2008 along with 35-of-36 extra points, but it's his 0-for-3 from 50-plus yards along with three more missed field goals from 40-to-49 yards that's putting him in a competition for his job this summer.

The Bucs signed Mike Nugent, formerly of the Jets, to push Bryant, and the move pretty much makes Bryant unusable for Fantasy until he gets the nod. If he is the starter, Bryant is worth a look as a solid No. 1 Fantasy PK worth a late-round pick -- you just have to wait on it before making a pick.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 26 28 51 91.7 2008 32 38 49 84.2 2007 28 33 49 84.8

--- Extra Points --Made Att 34 34 35 36 34 34

Fantasy Points 115 131 118

Fantasy Points 131 133 147

Phil Dawson, CLE

Kris Brown had an impressive season in 2008 with 29 field goals on 33 attempts and 37 extra points. He hit two field goals over 50 yards with a long of 53 and was 8-of-10 between 40-49 yards. The Texans offense continues to improve, and Brown will benefit from it. This is also a free agent year for Brown, so he will be motivated to earn a new contract. Consider him a top-end No. 2 kicker and draft him with a late-round pick.

--- Extra Points --Made Att 39 39 37 37 40 40

--- Extra Points --Made Att 43 43 46 46 48 48

--- Extra Points --Made Att 32 32 18 18 42 43

Fantasy Points 106 114 122

When Jason Elam left Denver for Atlanta, the consensus was that he wouldn't get many chances to kick because the Falcons offense wouldn't be potent. The consensus was way off base as Elam finished the season as a Top-10 Fantasy PK with 29-of-31 field goals made and 42 extra points. Elam was 1-of-2 from 50-plus yards but was a perfect 10-for-10 from 40-to-49 yards out. With the Falcons offense expected to remain powerful in 2009, Elam is a safe Fantasy kicking choice worth a late-round pick in drafts this summer.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 29 31 50 93.5 2008 29 31 50 93.5 2007 27 31 50 87.1

--- Extra Points --Made Att 38 38 42 42 33 33

Fantasy Points 127 131 116

Jay Feely, NYJ

Dan Carpenter, MIA

Jay Feely and Mike Nugent were both free agents this offseason, and the Jets decided to go with Feely this year. Last year, Feely filled in for the injured Nugent and was 24-of-28 on field goals with a long of 55. He also connected on all 39 extra points. Nugent hurt his thigh in Week 1 and never regained his starting job. Feely will go into the season as a No. 2 Fantasy option and shouldn't be anything better than a one-week replacement off the waiver wire in 2009.

Dolphins rookie kicker Dan Carpenter beat out veteran Jay Feely for the job in training camp and had a standout season with 21-of-25 field goals made and 40 extra points. His long field goal was 50 yards, and Carpenter turned into a good waiver-wire pickup for many Fantasy owners. Carpenter is worth using as a starting Fantasy kicker, but don't draft him until the last round in all leagues.

He would also be a solid bye-week replacement if he does go undrafted.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 23 28 47 82.1 2008 24 28 55 85.7 2007 21 23 53 91.3

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 25 30 51 83.3 2008 21 25 50 84.0

--- Extra Points --Made Att 34 34 40 40

Fantasy Points 113 105

Mason Crosby, GB Mason Crosby continued to get a ton of field-goal opportunities in 2008 but still missed a lot of them, evening out his Fantasy production. In addition to the 46 extra points he made, Crosby made 27-of-34 field goals including 3-of-6 from 50-plus yards. In two seasons, Crosby has made 58-of-73 field goals, missing none from inside of 29 yards but going 40-of-55 from 30-to 50-plus yards. Still,

--- Extra Points --Made Att 35 35 39 39 26 26

Fantasy Points 104 115 91

Nick Folk, DAL Nick Folk made 20-of-22 field goals and all 42 of his extra-point attempts in 2008. While his conversion percentage was high, he saw nine fewer kicking opportunities this season compared to last year. However, there's no reason to believe he won't be active in 2009 as part of the Dallas offense and as such should be considered a No. 1 kicker worth a late-round pick in drafts this summer.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 24 27 52 88.9 2008 20 22 52 90.9 2007 26 31 53 83.9

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--- Extra Points --Made Att 42 42 42 42 53 53

Fantasy Points 116 106 135

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Stephen Gostkowski, NE Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski finished 2008 as the No. 1 kicker in Fantasy leagues with 159 points on 36-of-40 field goals and 40 extra points. He now has 57 field goals in the past two years and has emerged as the best kicker in Fantasy leagues. Draft him with a late-round pick and hope that his production continues in this high-scoring offense. Gostkowski should improve if Tom Brady (knee) returns as expected.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 29 32 50 90.6 2008 36 40 50 90.0 2007 21 24 45 87.5

--- Extra Points --Made Att 45 45 40 40 74 74

Fantasy Points 134 150 137

Robbie Gould, CHI Robbie Gould nailed 26-of-29 field goals in 2008, adding 41 extra points. It's the first time in three years that he didn't attempt 36 field goals, lowering his Fantasy production. He'll be there again next year, and if the Bears can make some strides on offense, he'll see more chances to kick. View him as a good No. 2 Fantasy PK well worth using as a one-week replacement or a platoon option, but not worth drafting this summer.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 27 31 49 87.1 2008 26 29 48 89.7 2007 31 36 49 86.1

--- Extra Points --Made Att 38 38 41 41 33 33

Fantasy Points 119 119 126

Shayne Graham, CIN Even though Shayne Graham made his fewest field goals since 2002, the Bengals decided to use the franchise tag on him. Graham, who made 21-of-24 field goals with a long of 45 and all 15 (just 15!) extra points, still can be a valuable Fantasy option. The Bengals need to fix their offense, which should happen with Carson Palmer (elbow) coming back at 100 percent. Look at Graham as a low-end No. 1 option since he still has a good leg and the Bengals will be better. If you don't draft Graham, look to add him off the waiver wire at some point during the season, especially during the bye weeks.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 26 30 50 86.7 2008 21 24 45 87.5 2007 31 34 48 91.2

--- Extra Points --Made Att 36 36 15 15 37 37

Fantasy Points 116 78 130

Jason Hanson, DET For a guy stuck on a winless team, veteran Jason Hanson did well. He missed one field goal, making 21-of-22 attempts, and hit 25-of-26 extra points.

Hanson's got an iron leg, and he signed a four-year contract extension to stay with the club (he's already been there 18 years). Consider him a No. 2 PK in '09 league play, not worth drafting by any stretch but worth a look off the waiver wire during the season.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 23 26 53 88.5 2008 21 22 56 95.5 2007 29 35 53 82.9

--- Extra Points --Made Att 33 33 25 26 35 36

Fantasy Points 106 104 128

Garrett Hartley, NO Garrett Hartley ended the 2008 season as the Saints' kicker. The undrafted rookie didn't miss a kick in eight games, making all 13 field goals (including four from 40-to-49 yards) and 28 extra points. This kid has 'sleeper' written all over him: He's a kicker for the Saints' high-powered offense, he's proven to have a reliable leg and he's not a household name among Fantasy kickers. You'll see overhyped kickers like Adam Vinatieri and Jeff Reed go before Hartley in many drafts, and you'll be the one laughing last. So long as the Saints don't add another leg before the start of the 2009 season, consider Hartley a very sneaky

late-round pick worthy of being your starter for at least the early part of your season.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 23 26 50 88.5 2008 13 13 47 100.0

--- Extra Points --Made Att 49 49 28 28

Fantasy Points 120 67

Steven Hauschka, BAL Steven Hauschka will attempt to replace Matt Stover as the Ravens kicker this season. Hauschka was with Baltimore last year and attempted two field goals while making one for 54 yards. The Ravens have said they may bring in another kicker to compete with Hauschka in training camp, so he’s not a lock to win the job despite his strong leg. And even though the Ravens offense made strides in 2008, they aren’t an explosive enough offensive team to trust Hauschka as your starting Fantasy kicker. Keep him on the waiver wire to start the year and add him if he starts off playing well.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 22 28 48 78.6 2008 1 2 54 50.0

--- Extra Points --Made Att 35 35 0 0

Fantasy Points 101 5

Sebastian Janikowski, OAK Sebastian Janikowski continues to prove he has a big leg with little accuracy.

He made three field goals over 50 yards in 2008 with a long of 57. But he missed six field goals on 30 attempts. This is the fourth year in a row he's missed at least six kicks and the sixth time he's done it in 11 years. He also missed an extra point on 26 attempts, and his lack of made kicks makes him nothing more than a No. 2 Fantasy kicker. Ignore him on Draft Day. ----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 24 27 54 88.9 2008 24 30 57 80.0 2007 23 32 54 71.9

--- Extra Points --Made Att 32 32 25 26 28 28

Fantasy Points 108 103 109

Nate Kaeding, SD Nate Kaeding quietly put together a decent season in 2008, nailing 27-of-32 field goals and 46 extra points. The totals put him toward the bottom of the Top-12 Fantasy kickers on the season. A big reason for his success was the Chargers' philosophical shift to throw more, which saw increased opportunities.

One problem: he missed 5-of-8 field goals from 40-to-49 yards, meaning that he's still not an impeccably accurate leg. We think of him as a top-end No. 2 Fantasy PK, making for a late-round pick only in deeper leagues. There are better kicking options for you to take a look at.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 23 27 51 85.2 2008 27 32 57 84.4 2007 24 27 51 88.9

--- Extra Points --Made Att 45 45 46 46 46 46

Fantasy Points 116 129 120

John Kasay, CAR John Kasay had a pretty good year with the Panthers in 2008, making 28-of-31 field goals and all 46 of his extra-point attempts. Kasay has missed four or less field goals in four of his last five seasons and should be expected to do as well in 2009 as the Panthers kicker. Figure him to be a safe low-end No. 1 Fantasy option worth a late-round pick in '09 drafts.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 24 27 50 88.9 2008 28 31 50 90.3 2007 24 28 53 85.7

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--- Extra Points --Made Att 37 37 46 46 27 27

Fantasy Points 111 132 103

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Rian Lindell, BUF Buffalo kicker Rian Lindell finished 2008 with eight missed field goals, but his 30 made kicks were only three short of Steve Christie's team mark of 33. It was also a career high in field goals for Lindell. Still, Lindell had 34 made extra points and finished with 124 points, which put him in the Top 12 of Fantasy kickers. Despite playing with a less-than-explosive offense, Lindell still posted quality stats, and with the addition of Terrell Owens to the Bills' roster, Lindell's opportunities should rise. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy PK for 2009 worth using as a one-week replacement off the waiver wire.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 25 30 52 83.3 2008 30 38 53 78.9 2007 24 27 52 88.9

--- Extra Points --Made Att 34 34 34 34 24 24

Fantasy Points 113 126 100

Ryan Longwell, MIN

and only then he'd be a low-grade kicker worth a look off the waiver wire as a one-week replacement. He's not considered a startable Fantasy PK. ----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 1 2 40 50.0 2008 0 1 -0.0 2007 29 36 50 80.6

Matt Prater played well in his first season with the Broncos in 2008. He replaced Jason Elam and had 25 field goals on 34 attempts. He also made 39 extra points on 40 attempts. Prater was a whopping 5of-6 from beyond 50 yards with a long of 56. He remains a quality No. 1 Fantasy kicker worth a lastround pick in all leagues. If he can cut down on some of the missed kicks, Prater could become an elite Fantasy kicker.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 24 30 53 80.0 2008 25 34 56 73.5 2007 1 4 45 25.0

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 24 27 52 88.9 2008 29 34 54 85.3 2007 20 24 55 83.3

Neil Rackers, ARI

Fantasy Points 124 139 101

Olindo Mare, SEA Other than the three field goals Olindo Mare made from 50-plus yards in 2008, the Seahawks' kicker wasn't a big help to Fantasy owners. He made 24-of-27 field goals and 30 extra points, finishing close to the bottom of regular NFL placekickers in Fantasy play. The Seattle offense got a bit of an upgrade this offseason but Mare should still be left to the waiver wire this season.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 25 29 47 86.2 2008 24 27 51 88.9 2007 10 17 52 58.8

--- Extra Points --Made Att 33 33 30 30 34 34

Fantasy Points 108 108 66

Joe Nedney, SF Joe Nedney was a decent kicker for the Niners in 2008, making 29-of-33 field goals and all 34 extra-point attempts. Nedney scored at least nine points in seven games this season and never had less than three points in any game.

The Niners weren't bad offensively but were just good enough to make Nedney a reliable kicker. The 49ers offense isn't expected to become a monster in 2009, so the newly signed Nedney won't be anything more than a No. 2 PK in 2009, though he's got a shot to end the year as a No. 1 option depending on how the Niners' offense does.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 23 26 45 88.5 2008 29 33 53 87.9 2007 17 19 49 89.5

--- Extra Points --Made Att 38 38 34 34 22 22

Fantasy Points 107 125 73

Mike Nugent, TB A strained right thigh in Week 1 last year forced Mike Nugent out of the Jets' lineup for the rest of the season, and he left the club this offseason, signing with the Bucs. In Tampa Bay, he'll compete with Matt Bryant for the kicking job, but he's got his work cut out for him. Nugent has made just 75-of-92 field goals over his career and has missed two extra points, a no-no for a kicker. The only way Nugent would have any Fantasy value is if he won the job from Bryant,

Fantasy Points 3 2 112

Matt Prater, DEN

Ryan Longwell hit 29-of-34 field goals -- including 6-for-6 from 50-plus yards -in 2008 with 40 extra points made. The Vikings offense was good because of Adrian Peterson leading the charge, and so long as he's there, this club will move the ball and set up field goals for Longwell. The only catch is that he had a career year from 50-plus yards away; he is usually weak from there.

Consider Longwell a low-end No. 1 option worth a late-round pick in drafts.

--- Extra Points --Made Att 48 48 40 40 39 40

--- Extra Points --Made Att 0 0 2 2 23 24

--- Extra Points --Made Att 37 37 39 40 1 1

Fantasy Points 111 124 4

Neil Rackers had a decent season, nailing 25-of-28 field goals and all 44 of his extra-point attempts. He's an attractive Fantasy option because the Cardinals offense goes on successful offensive drives all the time. Problem is, they don't stall enough times to give Rackers a huge load of three-point tries. Since his amazing 2005 season when he made 40-of-42 field goals and 6-of-7 from 50plus yards, Rackers' attempts declined each year, hitting the 28 mark in 2008.

Even so, he's playing on the right kind of team, not to mention indoors, and he'll be in a contract year in 2009. Rackers remains a No. 1 Fantasy PK worth a late-round pick in all leagues.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 24 30 50 80.0 2008 25 28 54 89.3 2007 21 30 52 70.0

--- Extra Points --Made Att 45 45 44 44 47 48

Fantasy Points 119 121 116

Jeff Reed, PIT Jeff Reed is entering a contract year this season after spending the last seven seasons with the Steelers and helping them win the Super Bowl. Reed had a productive season in 2008 with 27-of-31 field goals with a long of 53 and 36-of37 extra points. Still, he's nothing more than a No. 2 Fantasy PK because the Steelers offense usually finds ways to wind up in the end zone. Is he worth using on a weekly basis? No. Is he worth platooning or as a one-week replacement off the waiver wire? Definitely.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 25 29 47 86.2 2008 27 31 53 87.1 2007 23 25 49 92.0

--- Extra Points --Made Att 38 38 36 37 44 44

Fantasy Points 113 119 113

Josh Scobee, JAC Josh Scobee had a decent year in 2008 with 19 field goals on 25 attempts and 33 extra points. He did make 4-of-5 field goals from 50-plus yards with a long of 53. If the Jaguars offense can improve, than Scobee would be a solid Fantasy option. But Scobee has never made more than 26 field goals in a season, and he's only been above 25 kicks made once. His body of work suggests he's a No. 2 kicker that could be worth adding off the waiver wire during the bye weeks.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 24 28 51 85.7 2008 19 25 53 76.0 2007 12 13 48 92.3

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--- Extra Points --Made Att 31 31 33 33 26 27

Fantasy Points 105 98 62

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Bengals

Shaun Suisham re-signed with Washington even after missing 10 field goals (26-of-36), including three from 50-plus yards, in 2008. He did make 25 extra points. But he has competition: Dave Rayner is on the roster and will battle him for the starting job. Even if Suisham gets the gig, he has never had a reliable leg for Fantasy owners to trust. Keep him off rosters, and consider him when he has a good matchup as a one-week replacement.

The Bengals DST was awful in 2008 with three defensive touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 17 sacks, 12 fumble recoveries and 364 points allowed. They don't appear poised to improve too much this season, even with the drafting of LB Rey Maualuga from USC and DE Michael Johnson from Georgia Tech in the NFL Draft, so ignore them in most Fantasy leagues. Marvin Lewis was once known as a defensive guru when he was in Baltimore, but he had playmakers with the Ravens. He doesn't have much talent in Cincinnati, which is why he hasn't been able to work the same magic.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 25 30 49 83.3 2008 26 36 50 72.2 2007 29 35 49 82.9

--- Extra Points --Made Att 31 31 25 25 29 30

Fantasy Points 106 105 116

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 14 12 28 2 0 12 12 17 3 0 19 15 22 5 1

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 26.1 352.9 22.8 325.5 24.1 348.8

Fantasy Points 185 151 122

Lawrence Tynes, NYG Lawrence Tynes' 2008 season was sidelined by a mysterious left knee injury.

He only kicked in one game, making one field goal and three extra points.

However, the Giants are expected to keep him as their starting kicker in 2009.

He's never been a reliable leg -- he's missed 23 field goals in four seasons not including 2008 -- and isn't the best Fantasy option even though he's on a quality offense like the Giants. Consider him no better than a No. 2 Fantasy PK in 2009; if he plays well early on in the season then grab him off the waiver wire.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 22 27 46 81.5 2008 1 1 19 100.0 2007 23 27 48 85.2

--- Extra Points --Made Att 39 40 3 3 40 42

Fantasy Points 105 6 109

Adam Vinatieri, IND Adam Vinatieri continues to get by on reputation and not much production any more. He had only 20 field goals on 25 attempts in 2008 with 43 extra points.

He did connect on two field goals of 50-plus yards with a long of 52, but the 20 field goals matched a career-low set in 2005. He will continue to get a large amount of extra point attempts, but his field goal production is lacking.

Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy option at best. Draft him if you think he still has something remaining, but don't take him until the last round at the earliest.

----------- Field Goals -----------Year Made Att LG Pct 2009 (proj) 25 29 48 86.2 2008 20 25 52 80.0 2007 23 29 39 79.3

--- Extra Points --Made Att 43 43 43 43 49 51

Fantasy Points 118 107 118

Defense/Special Teams Bears The Bears DST was a letdown in '08, totaling just 28 sacks but posting an impressive 22 interceptions. The team added 10 fumble recoveries, a safety and six touchdowns along the way but was horrid against the run and the pass.

The Bears added rookie DT Jarron Gilbert to help pad the bulk along the defensive line, and they signed free agent LB Pisa Tinoisamoa and FS Josh Bullocks to add some sparks and create depth on defense. But the real key to the success of this DST has been the ST part -- special teams. Devin Hester continues to be focused on being a receiver, which was part of his problem last season when he failed to score on special teams. Save for someone like speedster rookie Johnny Knox turning into a gem returner, the failure to produce points will scare people off of this aging unit in '09. Do not consider the Bears DST to be a No. 1 option in drafts this summer. Let someone else waste a draft pick on them -- they're no better than a No. 2 unit.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 15 10 35 3 0 22 10 28 6 1 16 17 42 8 1

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 21.4 316.6 21.9 334.7 21.8 354.7

Bills The Bills DST had three defensive touchdowns, 24 sacks, 15 fumble recoveries and 10 interceptions in 2008. On special teams, Roscoe Parrish had 21 punt returns for 321 yards and a touchdown, and Leodis McKelvin had 52 kickoff returns for 1,468 yards and one touchdown. The Bills have some quality defensive players expected back in 2009 with LBs Paul Posluszny and Kawika Mitchell, DBs Terrence McGee, Donte Whitner and McKelvin and DL Aaron Schobel and Ryan Denney. The Bills also added two key players in the draft who could make an impact with DE Aaron Maybin at No. 11 overall and DB Jairus Byrd at No. 42 overall. Go into 2009 with the Bills DST as a low-end No. 1 option and hope they can play well in a loaded AFC East with the Patriots, Dolphins and Jets.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 13 11 29 5 0 10 13 24 5 0 18 12 25 5 2

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 22.8 313.3 21.4 326.1 22.1 363.1

Fantasy Points 212 172 119

Broncos The Broncos have added some veterans to improve their defense by bringing in Brian Dawkins, Andre Goodman, Renaldo Hill, Darrell Reid and Andra Davis.

They also drafted some talented rookies in LB Robert Ayers, CB Alphonso Smith and FS Darcel McBath and David Bruton. Along with D.J. Williams, Champ Bailey, Elvis Dumervil and Jamie Winborn, the Broncos DST should improve this year. The unit could struggle as they switch to a 3-4 scheme, but there is enough talent here to consider the Broncos DST a low-end No. 1 option. In 2008, the Broncos DST had two defensive touchdowns, six interceptions, 25 sacks, seven fumble recoveries and allowed 448 points. All these stats will improve this season, so consider the Broncos DST a sleeper option.

---------------- Totals ---------------Year INT DFR SACK DTD STY 2009 (proj) 13 11 26 2 0 2008 6 7 25 2 0 2007 14 15 33 3 1

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 26.4 327.4 28.0 375.2 25.6 336.0

Fantasy Points 211 196 158

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Fantasy Points 181 93 111

Browns The Browns DST did not play well in 2008. The unit scored three touchdowns with 23 interceptions, 18 sacks, 890 tackles, eight fumble recoveries and 350 points allowed. One of those touchdowns was a return by Josh Cribbs, and his return skills help the Browns DST gain minimal value. They need to create more of a pass rush, which could come from rookie DE David Veikune from Hawaii, even though the secondary still played well with the interceptions. The Browns also drafted rookie ILB Kaluka Maiava from USC, which could help with the tackle problems. Go into this year with the Browns as a No. 2 DST and hope they can improve. If that happens during the year, add them off the waiver wire.

---------------- Totals ---------------Year INT DFR SACK DTD STY 2009 (proj) 12 11 23 3 0 2008 23 8 18 3 0 2007 17 10 28 4 1

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 25.4 351.7 21.9 356.5 23.9 359.6

Fantasy Points 181 154 108

Buccaneers The Buccaneers DST was excellent in 2008, but they've undergone some major changes and will be a different unit in 2009. Last year the unit provided seven touchdowns (two on special teams), 22 interceptions and eight fumble recoveries with just 29 sacks. Still, they finished as a Top-5 unit even though they fell apart down the stretch. The Bucs got a makeover as former secondary coach Raheem Morris landed the head coaching job, and former defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin left the club for Tennessee. They also cut veteran defenders Derrick Brooks and Cato June and may make more changes. With so many moves and a defensive line already not putting enough pressure on opposing QBs, we view this unit as a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 option only worth a late-round pick in drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 13 13 30 4 1 22 8 29 7 0 17 18 32 3 0

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 22.3 321.4 20.2 306.1 16.9 278.8

Fantasy Points 213 221 120

touchdowns the DST produced last year), and there's some sleeper potential here in deeper leagues. Give them a look off the waiver wire after the first two weeks of the season if the unit you drafted doesn't start strong.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------Year INT DFR SACK DTD STY 2009 (proj) 17 10 35 4 0 2008 13 17 31 6 0 2007 18 11 36 7 0

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 22.1 332.4 26.6 331.5 24.9 330.6

Fantasy Points 217 240 136

Chargers When Shawne Merriman went on Injured Reserve after Week 1 of the 2008 season, the Chargers DST lost most of its value. Ending the season with just 27 sacks to go with 15 interceptions and nine fumble recoveries while giving up 5,599 yards and 347 points, the Chargers don't seem like a good DST choice.

But with Merriman coming back and the defense committed to playing better, especially against the pass, they have a shot at being useful. The Chargers also added LB Larry English from North Illinois with their first pick at No. 16 overall in the NFL Draft, and he should be a solid reserve for the defense. Tack on Darren Sproles returning kickoffs and punts (he had one of the four

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 22.2 328.4 21.7 349.9 17.8 320.3

Fantasy Points 218 161 186

Chiefs The Chiefs DST was a young unit in 2008, and they will have to grow up fast to help Fantasy owners. Adding Mike Vrabel from New England, Zach Thomas from Dallas and Tyson Jackson from the NFL Draft will help, but the Chiefs still have a long way to go. They had three defensive touchdowns last year with 13 interceptions, 10 sacks, 16 fumble recoveries and 909 tackles. The sack total was a joke and must improve for the DST to be considered usable in any leagues. Go into this season with the Chiefs DST as a No. 3 option, and if they start to play better early in the year, add them off the waiver wire. They'll also fit the bill as a one-week replacement during the year.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 15 11 21 2 0 13 16 10 3 0 14 8 37 1 1

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 25.7 335.6 27.5 393.2 20.9 319.2

Fantasy Points 180 116 89

Colts The Colts DST sort of goes how Bob Sanders does. If he plays, the team stops the run, puts opponents in passing situations and creates sacks and turnovers.

When he's out, the Colts can't stop the run and can't do much else. We'll see how the Colts do without Tony Dungy running the show, but they still have quality playmakers in Robert Mathis, Gary Brackett, Dwight Freeney and Sanders. In 2008, the Colts had four defensive touchdowns, 16 interceptions, 35 sacks, 12 fumble recoveries and 964 tackles. They should be considered a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 DST in all leagues and worth a late-round pick in deeper drafts.

Cardinals The Cardinals DST ended 2008 just out of the Top 12, ending the year with 31 sacks, 13 interceptions, but also with six touchdowns and a league-best 17 fumble recoveries. The Cardinals have some free agents to re-sign this offseason and have already lost DE Antonio Smith, but if they keep them and add another young player or two, they'll have a lot of wonderful upside for the '09 season, especially considering the weak trio of offenses they'll be up against in their own division. They're a sleeper DST worth a late-round pick in drafts this summer.

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 15 11 38 4 0 15 9 27 4 1 30 18 42 8 0

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 13 12 34 4 0 15 11 31 4 0 22 15 28 3 2

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 22.1 306.9 18.6 310.9 16.4 279.7

Fantasy Points 216 197 124

Cowboys The Cowboys DST was effective in 2008 as they totaled a league-high 59 sacks, 14 fumble recoveries and a safety, but just eight interceptions. They added two touchdowns on top of that. The Cowboys are expected to be just as ferocious up front in 2009 as they were in 2008 and should remain a good No. 1 Fantasy DST, even with the club losing CB Adam Jones and DE Chris Canty (LB Keith Brooking was added to replace Zach Thomas). Take them with a late-round pick in drafts this summer.

---------------- Totals ---------------Year INT DFR SACK DTD STY 2009 (proj) 13 13 45 4 0 2008 8 14 59 2 1 2007 19 10 46 4 0

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--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 22.6 313.6 22.8 294.3 20.3 307.6

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Fantasy Points 226 183 128

Dolphins

Giants

The Dolphins DST had a solid season in 2008 with two defensive touchdowns, 18 interceptions, 40 sacks and 17 fumble recoveries. Joey Porter was among the league leaders with 18 sacks, Andre Goodman led the team with five interceptions and the Dolphins had two players in Yeremiah Bell and Channing Crowder get over 100 tackles. Goodman is gone as a free agent, but the Dolphins added CB Vontae Davis with their first-round pick in the NFL Draft and also CB Sean Smith in the second round. Davis has a chance to start right away, and the Dolphins also added Gibril Wilson and Jason Taylor (he's back!) as free agents. The Dolphins had no touchdowns on special teams, but Davone Bess led Miami in punt returns with 21 for 231 yards, and Ted Ginn Jr. led the team in kickoff returns with 32 for 657 yards. Consider the Dolphins DST a low-end No. 1 unit this year.

The Giants DST was expected to be one of the best in 2008, but they didn't completely meet expectations. The club totaled 43 sacks, 17 interceptions and three safeties, but just five fumble recoveries and three total touchdowns. They finished toward the bottom of the Top 10 DSTs, but they'll be drafted like a Top 5 DST, especially with DE Osi Umenyiora coming back. The additions of DE Chris Canty and DT Rocky Bernard will only help their run-stuffing formation, though a late-June injury to LB Michael Boley will hurt their depth. Consider the Giants as a No. 1 option worth a middle- to late-round pick, but not the best DST on the board (we'd love to see them improve their special-teams play).

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 14 12 40 4 0 18 12 41 2 1 14 8 30 3 0

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 21.9 310.7 19.8 328.3 27.3 342.2

Fantasy Points 224 205 92

Eagles The Eagles DST soared in 2009 thanks to posting seven total touchdowns (five on defense) to go with 48 sacks, 15 interceptions, 14 fumbles recovered and a safety while allowing just 289 points while holding opponents to 10 points or less in six games. The better news for the Eagles is that their defensive squad is essentially returning in full and special-teams ace DeSean Jackson should continue contributing. Even with them dealing off Lito Sheppard to the Jets and losing Brian Dawkins via free agency to the Broncos (the team has since added several good defensive backs), we like the Eagles as a No. 1 Fantasy DST worth a late-round pick after the elite units fly off the board. Any other additions they can make this offseason could push them into the elite status.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 16 12 45 3 0 15 14 48 7 1 11 8 36 0 0

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 22.6 298.8 18.1 274.3 18.8 311.4

Fantasy Points 227 289 74

Falcons New Falcons head coach Mike Smith worked his magic in 2008, transforming the Falcons defense from one of the worst in the league to a unit good enough to help the club make the playoffs. Fantasywise, it didn't translate as they ranked among the middle of the pack with 11 interceptions, a safety, 34 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, eight fumbles recovered and three touchdowns. They could use some upgrades along the defensive line and within the secondary (they brought in LB Mike Peterson already), but this should be a decent bye-week replacement DST in 2009. One problem is that they play in a tough division with some really good offenses.

---------------- Totals ---------------Year INT DFR SACK DTD STY 2009 (proj) 17 12 34 3 0 2008 10 8 34 3 1 2007 16 11 25 1 0

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 23.2 356.2 20.3 347.4 25.9 355.5

Fantasy Points 209 154 85

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 15 13 49 5 2 17 5 43 3 3 15 10 52 6 0

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 21.4 310.2 18.4 292.0 21.9 305.6

Fantasy Points 248 207 138

Jaguars The Jaguars have a new defensive coordinator in Mel Tucker to replace the departed Gregg Williams, and Tucker has some nice players to work with in CB Rashean Mathis, FS Reggie Nelson and DE Derrick Harvey. But the Jaguars have a lot of work to do after a disappointing 2008 when they had only three defensive touchdowns, 13 interceptions, one safety, 29 sacks, four passes defensed and 10 forced fumbles. Go into the season with the Jaguars as a No. 2 DST and hope they can rebound to play like they did a few years ago when they were a solid Fantasy option.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 16 9 34 2 0 13 4 29 3 1 20 8 37 4 0

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 22.9 341.9 22.9 330.9 19.0 313.8

Fantasy Points 198 129 117

Jets The Jets DST should have a different and improved look this year with Rex Ryan now the head coach. Ryan was the former defensive coordinator for Baltimore and helped the Ravens DST become a dominant unit. Last year, the Jets had six defensive touchdowns with 14 interceptions, 41 sacks and 29 fumble recoveries. On special teams, Leon Washington led the way with 48 kickoff returns for 1,231 yards and a touchdown and 29 punt returns for 301.6 yards. The Jets should be considered a low-end No. 1 option this year, especially with talented players in Kris Jenkins, Calvin Pace, Darrelle Revis, Kerry Rhodes and David Harris along with newcomers Bart Scott and Lito Sheppard. If Vernon Gholston continues to improve, he would only add to the mix and push this unit up into the top echelon of DST options. Washington's return prowess only makes the unit that much more valuable. Consider them worthy of a late-round pick in drafts this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 16 12 38 5 0 14 16 40 6 0 15 6 29 5 0

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 20.9 318.9 22.3 329.4 22.2 331.9

Fantasy Points 233 204 101

Lions

49ers The 49ers DST was considered a sleeper unit heading into 2008, but they didn't come through. In total, they had 30 sacks, 12 interceptions and six fumbles recovered, though the unit did total four touchdowns. The Niners allowed 381 points and 5,216 yards. We expect the front seven to play better with Mike Singletary calling the shots and getting them excited to play each week, but the secondary has some question marks -- especially after Walt Harris tore his ACL in a May minicamp. Ultimately, they're a No. 2 DST that shouldn't be drafted. Instead, look for them off the waiver wire in weeks where that have a favorable matchup.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 12 9 35 4 0 12 6 30 4 0 12 9 31 1 1

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 24.1 355.6 23.8 326.0 22.8 346.2

Fantasy Points 198 146 81

For lack of a better word, the Lions DST stunk in 2008. They had 16 fumble recoveries and 31 sacks but added just four interceptions, a safety and one touchdown. Jim Schwartz is the new head coach for Detroit and has brought Gunther Cunningham with him to run the defense, but the tough-love approach didn't work in Detroit's last regime. On the plus side, the Lions have signed DT Grady Jackson and CBs Phillip Buchanon and Eric King and have also traded for OLB Julian Peterson, so there's an infusion of quality veteran talent in Motown. This unit remains a No. 2 option, but there's some cautious optimism bubbling to the surface. They just might be good enough to use as a one-week replacement off the waiver wire this season.

---------------- Totals ---------------Year INT DFR SACK DTD STY 2009 (proj) 10 10 25 2 0 2008 4 16 31 1 1 2007 17 18 37 5 1

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--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 26.9 348.2 32.3 403.9 27.8 377.6

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Fantasy Points 168 97 139

Packers

Rams

The Packers DST got off to a good start in 2008 before injuries hurt the unit and saw the club's defense decline. As a result, the club hired Dom Capers as their defensive coordinator and will switch to a 3-4 scheme defense next year, the only one in their division. So while the DST totaled nine touchdowns (two on punt returns by Will Blackmon) and had 22 interceptions, they also had just 27 sacks and six fumble recoveries and gave up 5,351 yards (the Bengals gave up less). The hope is that the Packers' transition to a 3-4 defense will be smooth, though it doesn't always turn out that way when a club goes from 4-3 to 3-4. Ultimately, consider the Packers DST a sleeper for 2009, worth a lateround pick in deeper drafts.

The Rams DST was awful in 2008, ranking 30th in standard-scoring leagues.

They totaled 30 sacks, 12 interceptions, 14 fumbles recovered and as a unit were responsible for one touchdown, allowing nearly 6,000 total yards of offense and 465 points. The franchise addressed the issue by hiring ex-Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to be its head coach, and he should give the defense a kick in the pants. He'll likely focus on making DE Chris Long more of a pass-rush specialist and help convert the front seven into a more aggressive unit. Still, the club is in need of several playmakers and need help this offseason to try and find them. Even with Long, LB Will Witherspoon and SS O.J. Atogwe coming back, the Rams DST shouldn't be considered in any draft this summer.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 16 9 32 4 0 22 6 27 9 0 19 9 35 6 0

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 21.6 331.2 23.8 334.4 18.2 313.3

Fantasy Points 212 193 127

Panthers The Panthers DST ran hot and cold in 2008, amassing only 13 interceptions and two touchdowns but forcing 17 fumbles and racking up 38 sacks. That's not all bad, but it's not great, either. The club also got a bit thinner at cornerback when they released Ken Lucas. The good thing is DE Julius Peppers is back after signing his franchise tender in late June, keeping the team's pass rush explosive. They'll also have a tougher schedule next year and don't have an electric return game to help pad the unit's stats. Treat the Panthers DST like a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 option in 2009 drafts, worth no more than a late-round pick.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 16 14 36 3 0 12 13 37 2 0 14 16 23 2 0

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 22.9 312.0 20.6 331.2 21.7 324.9

Fantasy Points 219 170 95

Patriots The Patriots DST will have a new look this year with Mike Vrabel (Kansas City) gone, Rodney Harrison and Junior Seau likely to retire and Ellis Hobbs joining former teammate Asante Samuel in Philadelphia. The youth movement is underway with rookies in safety Patrick Chung, defensive tackle Ron Brace, cornerback Darius Butler and linebacker Tyrone McKenzie coming on board to join Jerod Mayo and Brandon Meriweather. Last year, the Patriots had 13 fumble recoveries, 31 sacks, 14 interceptions and only one defensive touchdown. Mayo led the Patriots with 128 tackles, Meriweather had fourinterceptions and Richard Seymour had eight sacks. It was a down year, but the Patriots DST remains a solid Fantasy option and should be considered a No. 1 DST because of Bill Belichick. The Patriots are always good for making enough plays to start most weeks.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 15 10 35 4 0 14 8 30 1 0 19 12 47 8 0

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 20.1 292.9 19.3 308.8 17.1 288.3

Fantasy Points 225 158 157

Raiders The Raiders DST is led by a strong secondary and good special teams play.

Johnnie Lee Higgins returned three punts for touchdowns in 2008, and Justin Miller added two kickoff returns for touchdowns. The Raiders also had 16 interceptions, two safeties, 31 sacks, eight fumble recoveries and made 875 tackles while allowing 388 points. If the run defense could improve along with the pass rush, Oakland could be a sleeper option. The Raiders have a stud CB in Nnamdi Asomugha and good playmakers at defensive back, but they will miss Gibril Wilson, who was released and is now in Miami.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 15 9 30 3 0 16 8 31 5 2 18 8 27 2 1

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 25.1 329.2 24.3 360.9 24.9 341.6

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 10 10 27 2 0 12 14 30 1 0 18 9 30 3 1

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 26.4 349.5 29.1 371.3 27.4 341.9

Fantasy Points 172 114 104

Ravens The Ravens DST could have a different look this year with former defensive coordinator Rex Ryan now the coach of the Jets. They do bring back Ray Lewis and Terrell Suggs, but Bart Scott (Jets) is gone via free agency. Ed Reed is a good player, but he needs those guys in front of him to continue to make plays to be successful. Still, the Ravens will remain a No. 1 option.

Whether they are the top option this season or a middle-of-the pack bunch remains to be seen, but Baltimore added some players in the draft like DE Paul Kruger and CB Lardarius Webb that could make an impact. Last year, the Ravens DST produced seven defensive touchdowns, 31 interceptions, three safeties, 43 sacks and 12 fumble recoveries. With Lewis and Suggs back, those stats are possible again.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 17 11 39 4 0 26 8 35 6 3 17 6 33 4 0

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 18.9 289.8 15.3 261.1 24.0 301.6

Fantasy Points 240 311 103

Redskins The Redskins DST looked like a potential powerhouse in 2008 when they added DE Jason Taylor, but they bottomed out as Taylor underwent calf surgery at midseason and the rest of the defense struggled. Washington totaled just 24 sacks, 13 interceptions, five fumbled recovered and one measly touchdown (a Santana Moss punt return) while giving up 296 points (which isn't bad). With Antwaan Randle El and Rock Cartwright working the special-teams returns for much of the year, the special teams has upside but hasn't delivered.

This unit has grossly underperformed in the sack category for years, and they're hoping that trend reverses in '09 as they signed DT Albert Haynesworth to an outrageous contract this offseason. With Haynesworth up front, the Redskins would theoretically get a big push on the opposing offensive line and free up some space for their defensive ends to get to the quarterback. Problem is that their ends aren't that good -- they released Taylor and have Andre Carter (20.5 sacks in last three seasons) as their best rusher. Even though the Redskins re-signed CB DeAngelo Hall and boast a pretty good secondary, they're still not a favorite of ours. Consider them a No. 2 DST worth using as a one-week replacement this season.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 15 12 34 3 2 13 5 24 1 0 14 10 32 2 2

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 22.2 302.7 18.5 288.8 19.4 305.1

Fantasy Points 193 165 93

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Aside from the three touchdowns they racked up, the Saints DST wasn't helpful to Fantasy owners in 2008. The club had just 28 sacks, 15 interceptions, seven fumbles recovered and one safety while allowing 5,432 yards of offense and 393 points. The club is in need of another injection of talented defenders, especially at safety. They get help from Reggie Bush returning punts, but the club still doesn't provide enough of a punch to warrant Fantasy use. Don't draft them -- simply consider them an option off the waiver wire as a one-week replacement when they have a good matchup.

The Texans DST has some nice players in Mario Williams and DeMeco Ryans and solid return options in Jacoby Jones and Andre Davis. The Texans also drafted some talented rookies in LB Brian Cushing from Southern Cal and DE Connor Barwin from Cincinnati and brought in free agent LB Cato June.

Houston had three defensive touchdowns in 2008 – two off punt returns from Jones – with 12 interceptions, 25 sacks, 10 fumble recoveries and 817 tackles.

They need to create more turnovers, and Williams needs more help at pressuring the QB, which he should get from Barwin. Still, the Texans are a solid No. 2 Fantasy option and a good bye-week replacement. If they start off the year playing well, then add them off the waiver wire and ride them while they are hot.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 11 10 36 2 0 15 7 28 3 1 13 10 32 5 1

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 23.3 335.1 24.6 339.5 24.3 348.1

Fantasy Points 191 138 110

Seahawks The Seahawks DST was a big disappointment in Fantasy last season, and a lot of it had to do with their failed pass rush. They managed 35 sacks, but many of them came against the 49ers oddly enough. They added nine interceptions, 11 fumble recoveries and perked up with three defensive touchdowns. The unit has a good secondary, but with no pass rush to force the opposing quarterback's hand, there's little upside to owning them. The club also dealt LB Julian Peterson this offseason for DT Cory Redding after losing DT Rocky Bernard, and he'll help out against the run. Ultimately, consider them a No. 2 option not worth drafting but instead picking up off of waivers during the season.

---------------- Totals ---------------Year INT DFR SACK DTD STY 2009 (proj) 14 12 34 2 0 2008 9 11 35 4 0 2007 20 14 45 5 1

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 23.4 341.2 24.5 378.0 18.2 321.8

Fantasy Points 198 147 145

---------------- Totals ---------------Year INT DFR SACK DTD STY 2009 (proj) 9 10 32 4 0 2008 12 10 25 3 0 2007 11 14 31 7 0

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 22.9 333.2 24.6 336.9 24.0 344.2

Fantasy Points 196 131 123

Titans The Titans DST lost their best interior lineman in Albert Haynesworth (Washington) and best return man in Chris Carr (Baltimore), but the unit still has top players coming back in Cortland Finnegan, Keith Bulluck, Chris Hope, Michael Griffin and Kyle Vanden Bosch. Last year, the Titans had 44 sacks, 23 fumble recoveries, 20 interceptions with three returned for scores and Carr led them in returns. Chris Davis or Lavelle Hawkins are the likely replacements in the return game, but the Titans will miss Haynesworth's physical play up front, play that made it easy for his teammates to perform. Still, the Titans are worth using as a low-end No. 1 option worth a late-round pick in all leagues.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 19 12 37 5 0 20 11 44 4 0 22 12 39 2 0

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 21.2 300.4 14.6 293.6 18.6 291.6

Fantasy Points 240 244 119

Steelers The Steelers DST had another outstanding season in 2008 with six defensive touchdowns, 25 interceptions, one safety, 60 sacks, 12 fumble recoveries, 923 tackles and only 284 points allowed. They should remain an elite unit again with the best LB duo in the NFL with James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley.

Along with Troy Polamalu and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau, the Steelers will continue to attack the QB and create turnovers. They also added another run stuffer in rookie DT Evander Hood from Missouri in the first round of the NFL Draft and two cornerbacks in Keenan Lewis (third round) and Joe Burnett (fifth round) to provide depth. Consider the Steelers the No. 1 DST this year and consider taking them with a mid-round pick in all leagues, somewhere around Round 9 or 10. At worst, the Steelers should end up as a Top 5 option in all formats.

---------------- Totals ---------------Year INT DFR SACK DTD STY 2009 (proj) 15 13 52 4 1 2008 20 9 51 3 1 2007 11 14 36 3 0

--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 18.6 259.4 13.9 237.3 16.8 266.4

Fantasy Points 262 306 104

Vikings Expectations were high for the Vikings DST in 2008 after the club added DE Jared Allen and FS Madieu Williams to go with their talented defensive tackle tandem. They fared fairly well, notching 45 sacks, 13 fumble recoveries, three safeties, four total touchdowns, but just 12 interceptions. Fortunately for them, defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier will return to the team to coach in 2009, adding some much-needed consistency. CB Antoine Winfield also avoided any contract disputes and signed an extension in late July. This DST is worth a middle- to late-round pick in drafts this summer as the fifth or sixth best option.

Year 2009 (proj) 2008 2007

---------------- Totals ---------------INT DFR SACK DTD STY 18 10 38 6 2 12 13 45 4 3 16 15 36 9 1

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--- Per Game --PTSA YDSA 20.8 317.6 20.8 292.4 19.4 338.2

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Mock Drafts Our first 10-team mock draft of '09 You can never have enough preparation for your Fantasy league. There are never enough mock drafts for you to scour over to find out who the real sleepers could be and what rounds they are falling in.

That's what we're here for.

If you've been paying attention -- and we know you have -- we've done three previous mock drafts for you to analyze already. In our first mock draft at the end of April, we did a standard 12-team draft. Our second draft in May was a 14-team mock draft. We followed that up with a PPR mock draft in June for those of you who like making receptions count.

The results were interesting, but the closer we get to training camp the more these drafts will resemble what you are doing on Draft Day. And, if you want to really be prepared, you should be doing mock drafts on your own.

We have this great Fantasy Mock Draft product where you can practice doing a draft with other users from all around the world. And Dave Richard and I take part with you during the week, so you never know when we will surprise you in a draft room.

This mock draft will be a 10-team version for those of you who participate in intimate leagues. Feel free to follow along, and if there's a draft pick you like or feel was too early, send us an e-mail to dmfantasyfootball@cbs.com. Put "10 Team Mock Draft" in the subject line and share your thoughts on the draft.

The rules for this league are standard (six points for all touchdowns, one point for every 10 yards rushing and receiving, one point for every 25 yards passing and minus-2 points for every turnover). There is a starting lineup of QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, FLEX RB/WR, TE, K and DST and six reserve spots.

Our draft order and participants ...

1. Eric Mack, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer 2. Jeff Lippman, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer 3. Peter Madden, Editorial Director, Fantasy Sports 4. Scott White, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer 5. Michael Hurcomb, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer 6. Brian Jones, CBS College Sports Football Analyst 7. Dave Richard, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer 8. Ross Devonport, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer 9. Jamey Eisenberg, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer 10. Sergio Gonzalez, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer

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Draft Results Round 1 1. Eric Mack 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Peter Madden 4. Scott White 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. Brian Jones 7. Dave Richard 8. Ross Devonport 9. Jamey Eisenberg 10. Sergio Gonzalez

Round 6 Peterson, Adrian Turner, Michael Forte, Matt Jones-Drew, Maurice Tomlinson, LaDainian Williams, DeAngelo Gore, Frank Slaton, Steve Fitzgerald, Larry Johnson, Chris

Round 2 1. Sergio Gonzalez 2. Jamey Eisenberg 3. Ross Devonport 4. Dave Richard 5. Brian Jones 6. Michael Hurcomb 7. Scott White 8. Peter Madden 9. Jeff Lippman 10. Eric Mack

Edwards, Braylon Olsen, Greg Gonzalez, Anthony Moreno, Knowshon Jones, Thomas Jackson, DeSean McCoy, LeSean Stewart, Jonathan McNabb, Donovan Wells, Beanie

1. Sergio Gonzalez 2. Jamey Eisenberg 3. Ross Devonport 4. Dave Richard 5. Brian Jones 6. Michael Hurcomb 7. Scott White 8. Peter Madden 9. Jeff Lippman 10. Eric Mack

Berrian, Bernard Sproles, Darren Moore, Lance Brown, Donald Coles, Laveranues Cooley, Chris Moss, Santana Harvin, Percy Schaub, Matt Driver, Donald

Round 9 Bowe, Dwayne Brown, Ronnie Welker, Wes Smith, Kevin White, LenDale Owens, Terrell Marshall, Brandon Houshmandzadeh, T.J. Bush, Reggie Gates, Antonio

Round 5 1. Eric Mack 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Peter Madden 4. Scott White 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. Brian Jones 7. Dave Richard 8. Ross Devonport 9. Jamey Eisenberg 10. Sergio Gonzalez

1. Eric Mack 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Peter Madden 4. Scott White 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. Brian Jones 7. Dave Richard 8. Ross Devonport 9. Jamey Eisenberg 10. Sergio Gonzalez

Round 8 Jacobs, Brandon Wayne, Reggie Thomas, Pierre Jennings, Greg Colston, Marques Smith, Steve White, Roddy Grant, Ryan McFadden, Darren Boldin, Anquan

Round 4 1. Sergio Gonzalez 2. Jamey Eisenberg 3. Ross Devonport 4. Dave Richard 5. Brian Jones 6. Michael Hurcomb 7. Scott White 8. Peter Madden 9. Jeff Lippman 10. Eric Mack

Warner, Kurt Clark, Dallas Evans, Lee Royal, Eddie Gonzalez, Tony Ochocinco, Chad Romo, Tony Parker, Willie Bryant, Antonio Ward, Hines

Round 7 Jackson, Steven Johnson, Andre Brees, Drew Westbrook, Brian Brady, Tom Barber, Marion Portis, Clinton Moss, Randy Johnson, Calvin Manning, Peyton

Round 3 1. Eric Mack 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Peter Madden 4. Scott White 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. Brian Jones 7. Dave Richard 8. Ross Devonport 9. Jamey Eisenberg 10. Sergio Gonzalez

1. Sergio Gonzalez 2. Jamey Eisenberg 3. Ross Devonport 4. Dave Richard 5. Brian Jones 6. Michael Hurcomb 7. Scott White 8. Peter Madden 9. Jeff Lippman 10. Eric Mack

1. Eric Mack 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Peter Madden 4. Scott White 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. Brian Jones 7. Dave Richard 8. Ross Devonport 9. Jamey Eisenberg 10. Sergio Gonzalez

Hester, Devin Benson, Cedric Jones, Felix Cotchery, Jerricho Rice, Ray Bradshaw, Ahmad Ryan, Matt Breaston, Steve Graham, Earnest Winslow, Kellen

Round 10 Addai, Joseph Johnson, Larry Rivers, Philip Lynch, Marshawn Rodgers, Aaron Williams, Roy E. Jackson, Vincent Witten, Jason Ward, Derrick Holmes, Santonio

1. Sergio Gonzalez 2. Jamey Eisenberg 3. Ross Devonport 4. Dave Richard 5. Brian Jones 6. Michael Hurcomb 7. Scott White 8. Peter Madden 9. Jeff Lippman 10. Eric Mack

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Hightower, Tim Ginn Jr., Ted Jones, Julius Keller, Dustin Charles, Jamaal McGahee, Willis Daniels, Owen Jackson, Fred Norwood, Jerious Maroney, Laurence

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Round 11 1. Eric Mack 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Peter Madden 4. Scott White 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. Brian Jones 7. Dave Richard 8. Ross Devonport 9. Jamey Eisenberg 10. Sergio Gonzalez

Round 14 Holt, Torry Steelers Morris, Sammy Cassel, Matt Cutler, Jay Jets Palmer, Carson Taylor, Chester Avery, Donnie Lewis, Jamal

Round 12 1. Sergio Gonzalez 2. Jamey Eisenberg 3. Ross Devonport 4. Dave Richard 5. Brian Jones 6. Michael Hurcomb 7. Scott White 8. Peter Madden 9. Jeff Lippman 10. Eric Mack

Manning, Eli Morgan, Josh Giants Harrison, Jerome Williams, Ricky Vikings Hixon, Domenik Eagles Heyward-Bey, Darrius Bears

Round 15 Crabtree, Michael Hasselbeck, Matt Walter, Kevin Clayton, Mark Delhomme, Jake Smith, Steve Chambers, Chris Carlson, John Roethlisberger, Ben Mendenhall, Rashard

Round 13 1. Eric Mack 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Peter Madden 4. Scott White 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. Brian Jones 7. Dave Richard 8. Ross Devonport 9. Jamey Eisenberg 10. Sergio Gonzalez

1. Sergio Gonzalez 2. Jamey Eisenberg 3. Ross Devonport 4. Dave Richard 5. Brian Jones 6. Michael Hurcomb 7. Scott White 8. Peter Madden 9. Jeff Lippman 10. Eric Mack

1. Eric Mack 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Peter Madden 4. Scott White 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. Brian Jones 7. Dave Richard 8. Ross Devonport 9. Jamey Eisenberg 10. Sergio Gonzalez

Gostkowski, Stephen Taylor, Fred Edwards, Trent Patriots Choice, Tashard Bironas, Rob Cowboys Hartley, Garrett Chargers Shiancoe, Visanthe

Round 16 Maclin, Jeremy Crayton, Patrick McClain, LeRon Washington, Leon Austin, Miles Boss, Kevin Robiskie, Brian Orton, Kyle Greene, Shonn Ravens

1. Sergio Gonzalez 2. Jamey Eisenberg 3. Ross Devonport 4. Dave Richard 5. Brian Jones 6. Michael Hurcomb 7. Scott White 8. Peter Madden 9. Jeff Lippman 10. Eric Mack

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Our first 14-team mock draft of '09 In our first mock draft following the NFL Draft at the end of April, there were some controversial picks, and it was interesting to see what rounds the rookies were selected.

Now, we're taking it a step further.

The first mock draft was with 12 teams. LaDainian Tomlinson fell to the second round, Pierre Thomas was drafted in the third round and Knowshon Moreno was the first rookie drafted in Round 5. We also had owners draft Plaxico Burress and Edgerrin James, who are unsigned but still have potential.

Dave Richard and I broke down the mock draft with our analysis, but things have already changed since then with mini-camps and offseason workouts. For example, Tom Brady appears healthy and ready for training camp and LeRon McClain is now a fullback. These are just two potential moves that could affect your draft later this summer.

This new edition is a 14-team mock draft for those of you who play at an advanced level. And we'll continue doing drafts throughout the offseason with different variations to help you determine keeper value and give you some things to think about for your own league. So if there's a draft pick you like or feel was too early, send us an email to dmfantasyfootball@cbs.com. Put "Mock Draft" in the subject line and share your thoughts on the draft.

This is a standard-scoring league (six points for all touchdowns, one point for every 10 yards rushing and receiving, one point for every 25 yards passing and minus-2 for every turnover) with the rules a representation of most CBSSports.com formats. There is a starting lineup of QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, FLEX RB/WR, TE, K and DST and seven reserve spots. We use extra reserves to give you an example of what a deeper draft might look like.

Our draft order and participants ...

1. Ian Melmood, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer 2. Eric Kay, CBSSports.com News Editor 3. Peter Madden, Editorial Director, Fantasy Sports 4. Jason Horowitz, CBSSports.com Video Host 5. Michael Hurcomb, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer 6. J. Darin Darst, CBSSports.com College Football Producer 7. Jamey Eisenberg, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer 8. Mike Freeman, CBSSports.com National Columnist 9. Eric Mack, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer 10. Dave Richard, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer 11. Ross Devonport, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer 12. Scott White, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer 13. Jeff Lippman, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer 14. Sergio Gonzalez, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer

Draft Results Round 1 1. Ian Melmood 2. Eric Kay 3. Peter Madden 4. Jason Horowitz 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. J. Darin Darst 7. Jamey Eisenberg 8. Mike Freeman 9. Eric Mack 10. Dave Richard 11. Ross Devonport 12. Scott White 13. Jeff Lippman 14. Sergio Gonzalez

Round 2 Peterson, Adrian Forte, Matt Turner, Michael Jones-Drew, Maurice Gore, Frank Williams, DeAngelo Slaton, Steve Westbrook, Brian Brady, Tom Johnson, Chris Jackson, Steven Portis, Clinton Fitzgerald, Larry Tomlinson, LaDainian

1. Sergio Gonzalez 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Scott White 4. Ross Devonport 5. Dave Richard 6. Eric Mack 7. Mike Freeman 8. Jamey Eisenberg 9. J. Darin Darst 10. Michael Hurcomb 11. Jason Horowitz 12. Peter Madden 13. Eric Kay 14. Ian Melmood

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Round 3 1. Ian Melmood 2. Eric Kay 3. Peter Madden 4. Jason Horowitz 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. J. Darin Darst 7. Jamey Eisenberg 8. Mike Freeman 9. Eric Mack 10. Dave Richard 11. Ross Devonport 12. Scott White 13. Jeff Lippman 14. Sergio Gonzalez

Round 7 Colston, Marques Williams, Roy E. Manning, Peyton Houshmandzadeh, T.J. Smith, Steve Lynch, Marshawn Bowe, Dwayne Grant, Ryan McFadden, Darren Welker, Wes Johnson, Larry Owens, Terrell Rivers, Philip Rodgers, Aaron

Round 4 1. Sergio Gonzalez 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Scott White 4. Ross Devonport 5. Dave Richard 6. Eric Mack 7. Mike Freeman 8. Jamey Eisenberg 9. J. Darin Darst 10. Michael Hurcomb 11. Jason Horowitz 12. Peter Madden 13. Eric Kay 14. Ian Melmood

1. Sergio Gonzalez 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Scott White 4. Ross Devonport 5. Dave Richard 6. Eric Mack 7. Mike Freeman 8. Jamey Eisenberg 9. J. Darin Darst 10. Michael Hurcomb 11. Jason Horowitz 12. Peter Madden 13. Eric Kay 14. Ian Melmood

Hightower, Tim Winslow, Kellen Orton, Kyle Washington, Leon Norwood, Jerious Crabtree, Michael McCoy, LeSean Daniels, Owen Jackson, Fred Williams, Ricky Harvin, Percy Maclin, Jeremy Walter, Kevin Keller, Dustin

Round 9 Ward, Derrick McNabb, Donovan Royal, Eddie Witten, Jason Ochocinco, Chad Jackson, DeSean Sproles, Darren Schaub, Matt Gates, Antonio Brown, Donald Evans, Lee Gonzalez, Tony Berrian, Bernard Ward, Hines

Round 6 1. Sergio Gonzalez 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Scott White 4. Ross Devonport 5. Dave Richard 6. Eric Mack 7. Mike Freeman 8. Jamey Eisenberg 9. J. Darin Darst 10. Michael Hurcomb 11. Jason Horowitz 12. Peter Madden 13. Eric Kay 14. Ian Melmood

Breaston, Steve Olsen, Greg Morris, Sammy Roethlisberger, Ben Moss, Santana Cooley, Chris Gonzalez, Anthony Cotchery, Jerricho Driver, Donald Mason, Derrick Avery, Donnie Jones, Julius Ginn Jr., Ted Taylor, Chester

Round 8 Jackson, Vincent Jones, Thomas Parker, Willie Romo, Tony Addai, Joseph Bush, Reggie Bryant, Antonio White, LenDale Holmes, Santonio Wells, Beanie Edwards, Braylon Stewart, Jonathan Moreno, Knowshon Warner, Kurt

Round 5 1. Ian Melmood 2. Eric Kay 3. Peter Madden 4. Jason Horowitz 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. J. Darin Darst 7. Jamey Eisenberg 8. Mike Freeman 9. Eric Mack 10. Dave Richard 11. Ross Devonport 12. Scott White 13. Jeff Lippman 14. Sergio Gonzalez

1. Ian Melmood 2. Eric Kay 3. Peter Madden 4. Jason Horowitz 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. J. Darin Darst 7. Jamey Eisenberg 8. Mike Freeman 9. Eric Mack 10. Dave Richard 11. Ross Devonport 12. Scott White 13. Jeff Lippman 14. Sergio Gonzalez

1. Ian Melmood 2. Eric Kay 3. Peter Madden 4. Jason Horowitz 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. J. Darin Darst 7. Jamey Eisenberg 8. Mike Freeman 9. Eric Mack 10. Dave Richard 11. Ross Devonport 12. Scott White 13. Jeff Lippman 14. Sergio Gonzalez

Mendenhall, Rashard McClain, LeRon Carlson, John Harrison, Jerome Boss, Kevin Taylor, Fred Bradshaw, Ahmad Hasselbeck, Matt Holt, Torry Steelers Charles, Jamaal Chambers, Chris Washington, Nate Shiancoe, Visanthe

Round 10 Moore, Lance Benson, Cedric Ryan, Matt Clark, Dallas Cutler, Jay Rice, Ray Coles, Laveranues Palmer, Carson McGahee, Willis Cassel, Matt Jones, Felix Hester, Devin Graham, Earnest Lewis, Jamal

1. Sergio Gonzalez 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Scott White 4. Ross Devonport 5. Dave Richard 6. Eric Mack 7. Mike Freeman 8. Jamey Eisenberg 9. J. Darin Darst 10. Michael Hurcomb 11. Jason Horowitz 12. Peter Madden 13. Eric Kay 14. Ian Melmood

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Smith, Steve Greene, Shonn Austin, Miles Bruce, Isaac Scheffler, Tony Maroney, Laurence Gostkowski, Stephen Manning, Eli Muhammad, Muhsin Crayton, Patrick Morgan, Josh Choice, Tashard Campbell, Jason Edwards, Trent

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Round 11 1. Ian Melmood 2. Eric Kay 3. Peter Madden 4. Jason Horowitz 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. J. Darin Darst 7. Jamey Eisenberg 8. Mike Freeman 9. Eric Mack 10. Dave Richard 11. Ross Devonport 12. Scott White 13. Jeff Lippman 14. Sergio Gonzalez

Round 15 Gage, Justin Henry, Chris Bush, Michael Nicks, Hakeem Shockey, Jeremy Ravens Brown, Chris Burleson, Nate Branch, Deion Robiskie, Brian Morris, Maurice Duckett, T.J. Hill, Shaun Garrard, David

Round 12 1. Sergio Gonzalez 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Scott White 4. Ross Devonport 5. Dave Richard 6. Eric Mack 7. Mike Freeman 8. Jamey Eisenberg 9. J. Darin Darst 10. Michael Hurcomb 11. Jason Horowitz 12. Peter Madden 13. Eric Kay 14. Ian Melmood

Fasano, Anthony Bradley, Mark Rhodes, Dominic Thomas, Devin Bulger, Marc Bironas, Rob Dolphins Cowboys Nelson, Jordy Goodson, Mike Faulk, Kevin Buckhalter, Correll Torain, Ryan Buccaneers

Round 16 Brown, Andre Jets Hixon, Domenik Henderson, Devery Jackson, Brandon Giants Fargas, Justin Bennett, Earl Clayton, Mark Eagles Vikings Jordan, LaMont Patriots Bears

Round 13 1. Ian Melmood 2. Eric Kay 3. Peter Madden 4. Jason Horowitz 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. J. Darin Darst 7. Jamey Eisenberg 8. Mike Freeman 9. Eric Mack 10. Dave Richard 11. Ross Devonport 12. Scott White 13. Jeff Lippman 14. Sergio Gonzalez

1. Ian Melmood 2. Eric Kay 3. Peter Madden 4. Jason Horowitz 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. J. Darin Darst 7. Jamey Eisenberg 8. Mike Freeman 9. Eric Mack 10. Dave Richard 11. Ross Devonport 12. Scott White 13. Jeff Lippman 14. Sergio Gonzalez

1. Sergio Gonzalez 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Scott White 4. Ross Devonport 5. Dave Richard 6. Eric Mack 7. Mike Freeman 8. Jamey Eisenberg 9. J. Darin Darst 10. Michael Hurcomb 11. Jason Horowitz 12. Peter Madden 13. Eric Kay 14. Ian Melmood

Robinson, Laurent Kelly, Malcolm Cardinals Rosenfels, Sage Stafford, Matthew Vinatieri, Adam Smith, Kolby Stuckey, Chansi Randle El, Antwaan Crosby, Mason Gould, Robbie Higgins, Johnnie Lee Davis, Vernon Jones, Kevin

Round 17 Bess, Davone Betts, Ladell Titans Quinn, Brady Jones, Greg Miller, Heath Rice, Sidney Engram, Bobby Heyward-Bey, Darrius Flacco, Joe Chargers Pennington, Chad Celek, Brent Britt, Kenny

1. Ian Melmood 2. Eric Kay 3. Peter Madden 4. Jason Horowitz 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. J. Darin Darst 7. Jamey Eisenberg 8. Mike Freeman 9. Eric Mack 10. Dave Richard 11. Ross Devonport 12. Scott White 13. Jeff Lippman 14. Sergio Gonzalez

Elam, Jason Longwell, Ryan Kaeding, Nate Vick, Michael Bennett, Martellus Sanchez, Mark Hartley, Garrett Dunn, Warrick Collie, Austin Akers, David Tynes, Lawrence Rackers, Neil Graham, Shayne Brown, Kris

Round 14 1. Sergio Gonzalez 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Scott White 4. Ross Devonport 5. Dave Richard 6. Eric Mack 7. Mike Freeman 8. Jamey Eisenberg 9. J. Darin Darst 10. Michael Hurcomb 11. Jason Horowitz 12. Peter Madden 13. Eric Kay 14. Ian Melmood

Moore, Mewelde Meachem, Robert Jenkins, Michael Pittman, Antonio Miller, Zach Galloway, Joey Scaife, Bo Burress, Plaxico Delhomme, Jake Coffee, Glen Pettigrew, Brandon James, Edgerrin Booker, Lorenzo Davis, James

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Our first post-draft mock draft of 2009 (12 teams) The NFL Draft is over, the rookies have found out where they will be playing and you know that means -- it's time for our first post-draft mock draft of 2009.

Fantasy Football never stops for the diehards, but the regular season is coming faster than you think with minicamps starting in May. Pretty soon, you'll be making decisions in your keeper leagues and trying to figure out if you want Tom Brady as your No. 1 quarterback.

With that in mind, here's a 12-team mock draft as if the season was starting today. You'll get to see where we think rookies like Knowshown Moreno, Michael Crabtree and Mark Sanchez should be drafted. You'll also find out our thoughts on offseason moves for players like Jay Cutler, Terrell Owens and Tony Gonzalez.

It's based off what has transpired since the Steelers were named Super Bowl champions and what we expect could happen prior to training camp. This should help you when determining keeper value and will give you food for thought when your draft rolls around.

This is the first of many mock drafts we'll be doing before this season even starts. And we'd like you to follow along and be a part of the process.

So if there's a draft pick you like or feel was too early, send us an email to dmfantasyfootball@cbs.com. Put "Mock Draft" in the subject line and share your thoughts on the draft.

This is a standard-scoring league with a starting lineup of QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, FLEX RB/WR, TE, K and DST. There will also be six reserve spots.

Our draft order and participants ...

1. Jamey Eisenberg, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer 2. Ross Devonport, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer 3. Eric Kay, CBSSports.com News Editor 4. Sergio Gonzalez, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer 5. Michael Hurcomb, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer 6. Peter Madden, Managing Editor, CBSSports.com Fantasy Sports 7. Dave Richard, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer 8. J. Darin Darst, CBSSports.com College Football Producer 9. Mike Freeman, CBSSports.com National Columnist 10. Scott White, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer 11. Jeff Lippman, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer 12. Eric Mack, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer

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Draft Results Round 1 1. Jamey Eisenberg 2. Ross Devonport 3. Eric Kay 4. Sergio Gonzalez 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. Peter Madden 7. Dave Richard 8. J. Darin Darst 9. Mike Freeman 10. Scott White 11. Jeff Lippman 12. Eric Mack

Peterson, Adrian Turner, Michael Forte, Matt Jones-Drew, Maurice Gore, Frank Williams, DeAngelo Slaton, Steve Westbrook, Brian Barber, Marion Johnson, Chris Fitzgerald, Larry Jackson, Steven

Romo, Tony Holmes, Santonio Stewart, Jonathan Williams, Roy E. Warner, Kurt Sproles, Darren Royal, Eddie Gonzalez, Tony Bryant, Antonio Moreno, Knowshon Gates, Antonio Ochocinco, Chad

Round 6

Round 2 1. Eric Mack 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Scott White 4. Mike Freeman 5. J. Darin Darst 6. Dave Richard 7. Peter Madden 8. Michael Hurcomb 9. Sergio Gonzalez 10. Eric Kay 11. Ross Devonport 12. Jamey Eisenberg

Tomlinson, LaDainian Johnson, Andre Portis, Clinton Jacobs, Brandon Moss, Randy Brees, Drew Brady, Tom Wayne, Reggie Manning, Peyton Johnson, Calvin Smith, Steve Colston, Marques

Round 3 1. Jamey Eisenberg 2. Ross Devonport 3. Eric Kay 4. Sergio Gonzalez 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. Peter Madden 7. Dave Richard 8. J. Darin Darst 9. Mike Freeman 10. Scott White 11. Jeff Lippman 12. Eric Mack

Jennings, Greg Thomas, Pierre Marshall, Brandon White, Roddy Boldin, Anquan Welker, Wes Smith, Kevin Rivers, Philip Grant, Ryan Bowe, Dwayne Lynch, Marshawn Brown, Ronnie

1. Eric Mack 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Scott White 4. Mike Freeman 5. J. Darin Darst 6. Dave Richard 7. Peter Madden 8. Michael Hurcomb 9. Sergio Gonzalez 10. Eric Kay 11. Ross Devonport 12. Jamey Eisenberg

McNabb, Donovan Jones, Thomas Clark, Dallas Evans, Lee Ward, Hines Brown, Donald Edwards, Braylon Ward, Derrick Taylor, Chester Benson, Cedric Schaub, Matt Hightower, Tim

Round 7

Round 4 1. Eric Mack 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Scott White 4. Mike Freeman 5. J. Darin Darst 6. Dave Richard 7. Peter Madden 8. Michael Hurcomb 9. Sergio Gonzalez 10. Eric Kay 11. Ross Devonport 12. Jamey Eisenberg

Round 5 1. Jamey Eisenberg 2. Ross Devonport 3. Eric Kay 4. Sergio Gonzalez 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. Peter Madden 7. Dave Richard 8. J. Darin Darst 9. Mike Freeman 10. Scott White 11. Jeff Lippman 12. Eric Mack

1. Jamey Eisenberg 2. Ross Devonport 3. Eric Kay 4. Sergio Gonzalez 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. Peter Madden 7. Dave Richard 8. J. Darin Darst 9. Mike Freeman 10. Scott White 11. Jeff Lippman 12. Eric Mack

Wells, Chris Lewis, Jamal Ryan, Matt McGahee, Willis Berrian, Bernard McCoy, LeSean Graham, Earnest Jones, Julius Breaston, Steve Cassel, Matt Cutler, Jay Jones, Felix

Round 8 Owens, Terrell Johnson, Larry Houshmandzadeh, T.J. Rodgers, Aaron McFadden, Darren Jackson, Vincent Addai, Joseph Bush, Reggie Parker, Willie White, LenDale Witten, Jason McClain, LeRon

1. Eric Mack 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Scott White 4. Mike Freeman 5. J. Darin Darst 6. Dave Richard 7. Peter Madden 8. Michael Hurcomb 9. Sergio Gonzalez 10. Eric Kay 11. Ross Devonport 12. Jamey Eisenberg

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Jackson, DeSean Steelers Gonzalez, Anthony Bradshaw, Ahmad Charles, Jamaal Cotchery, Jerricho Olsen, Greg Moss, Santana Hester, Devin Ravens Washington, Leon Cooley, Chris

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Round 9 1. Jamey Eisenberg 2. Ross Devonport 3. Eric Kay 4. Sergio Gonzalez 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. Peter Madden 7. Dave Richard 8. J. Darin Darst 9. Mike Freeman 10. Scott White 11. Jeff Lippman 12. Eric Mack

Round 13 Avery, Donnie Mason, Derrick Keller, Dustin Winslow, Kellen Daniels, Owen Taylor, Fred Moore, Lance Vikings Boss, Kevin Morris, Sammy Coles, Laveranues Roethlisberger, Ben

Round 10 1. Eric Mack 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Scott White 4. Mike Freeman 5. J. Darin Darst 6. Dave Richard 7. Peter Madden 8. Michael Hurcomb 9. Sergio Gonzalez 10. Eric Kay 11. Ross Devonport 12. Jamey Eisenberg

1. Eric Mack 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Scott White 4. Mike Freeman 5. J. Darin Darst 6. Dave Richard 7. Peter Madden 8. Michael Hurcomb 9. Sergio Gonzalez 10. Eric Kay 11. Ross Devonport 12. Jamey Eisenberg

Nelson, Jordy Jones, Greg Jackson, Brandon Morris, Maurice Miller, Heath Robiskie, Brian Rhodes, Dominic Redskins Flacco, Joe Betts, Ladell Jordan, LaMont Bulger, Marc

Round 15 Greene, Shonn Shiancoe, Visanthe Washington, Nate Rice, Ray Driver, Donald Harvin, Percy Jackson, Fred Henderson, Devery Chambers, Chris Holt, Torry Campbell, Jason Maclin, Jeremy

Round 12 1. Eric Mack 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Scott White 4. Mike Freeman 5. J. Darin Darst 6. Dave Richard 7. Peter Madden 8. Michael Hurcomb 9. Sergio Gonzalez 10. Eric Kay 11. Ross Devonport 12. Jamey Eisenberg

Eagles Chargers Bears Nicks, Hakeem Fargas, Justin Torain, Ryan Hill, Shaun Muhammad, Muhsin Titans Buckhalter, Correll Bruce, Isaac Shockey, Jeremy

Round 14 Maroney, Laurence Mendenhall, Rashard Orton, Kyle Choice, Tashard Manning, Eli Carlson, John Crabtree, Michael Williams, Ricky Ginn Jr., Ted Palmer, Carson Walter, Kevin Norwood, Jerious

Round 11 1. Jamey Eisenberg 2. Ross Devonport 3. Eric Kay 4. Sergio Gonzalez 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. Peter Madden 7. Dave Richard 8. J. Darin Darst 9. Mike Freeman 10. Scott White 11. Jeff Lippman 12. Eric Mack

1. Jamey Eisenberg 2. Ross Devonport 3. Eric Kay 4. Sergio Gonzalez 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. Peter Madden 7. Dave Richard 8. J. Darin Darst 9. Mike Freeman 10. Scott White 11. Jeff Lippman 12. Eric Mack

1. Jamey Eisenberg 2. Ross Devonport 3. Eric Kay 4. Sergio Gonzalez 5. Michael Hurcomb 6. Peter Madden 7. Dave Richard 8. J. Darin Darst 9. Mike Freeman 10. Scott White 11. Jeff Lippman 12. Eric Mack

Burress, Plaxico Gage, Justin Davis, Vernon Fasano, Anthony Crosby, Mason Panthers Brown, Andre Duckett, T.J. James, Edgerrin Cardinals Austin, Miles Akers, David

Round 16 Giants Bush, Michael Branch, Deion Gostkowski, Stephen Bironas, Rob Jets Hasselbeck, Matt Miller, Zach Patriots Smith, Steve Garrard, David Crayton, Patrick

1. Eric Mack 2. Jeff Lippman 3. Scott White 4. Mike Freeman 5. J. Darin Darst 6. Dave Richard 7. Peter Madden 8. Michael Hurcomb 9. Sergio Gonzalez 10. Eric Kay 11. Ross Devonport 12. Jamey Eisenberg

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By Jamey Eisenberg Tell Jamey your opinion!

It's pretty clear the Jets like Shonn Greene.

They moved up in the NFL Draft to take him in the third round out of Iowa, and they refuse to give contract extensions to Thomas Jones and Leon Washington.

The latter might have more to do with good business sense than anything else, but Greene is clearly the future in New York. He also might be the present.

The prediction here says Greene will be the most productive Fantasy running back for the Jets this season.

Greene is built like a tank at 5-foot-11, 227 pounds, and he played like a bulldozer in college when he had 1,850 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns last year. That has to be why Jets coach Rex Ryan is so enamored with his skills.

Ryan was the defensive coordinator in Baltimore last year, but he watched as the Ravens running game kept his unit fresh by grinding out the clock. He will implore a similar game plan and use a threeheaded monster like his former team did with Willis McGahee, Ray Rice and LeRon McClain.

If you're looking for comparisons, Greene would be McClain, Jones would be McGahee and Washington would be Rice. Ryan has already said he envisions Greene as his "fourth-quarter weapon," which is how McClain was used early last season until he took over the majority of carries.

Greene is excited about the role because it means he will be carrying the ball when opposing defenses are tired and the Jets are trying to run out the clock.

Greene was impressive in really just one season at Iowa in 2008. He played sparingly in 2005 and 2006 and was academically ineligible in 2007. Then he returned last year to win the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year award. He was the only FBS running back to rush for over 100 yards in all 13 games and averaged 6.0 yards per carry en route to 1,850 yards and 20 touchdowns. He didn't do well catching the ball (eight catches, 49 receiving yards), but that's not his job. Greene is a straightahead runner, and he was successful against some tough competition.

He had five games against teams ranked in the Top 50 in run defense in college a year ago: Penn State (No. 7), Northwestern (No. 36), Pittsburgh (No. 37), South Carolina (No. 38) and Wisconsin (No. 42). Below is a look at how he did in those games.

Game/Date Pittsburgh (9/20) Northwestern (9/27) Wisconsin (10/18) Penn State (11/8) South Carolina (1/1)

Statistics 23 car., 147 yds., 1 TD 21 car., 159 yds., 1 TD 25 car., 217 yds., 4 TDs 28 car., 117 yds., 2 TDs 29 car., 121 yds., 3 TDs

"I think it plays well into how I play the game of football -- very tough, down-and-dirty and grind time, fourth quarter time," Greene said. "I like it a lot. I think that's what football is all about, getting down in the trenches between the tackles. But whatever else they need for me to do I'm willing to do."

Greene should also take over as the short-yardage back. He's bigger than Jones (5-foot-10, 212 pounds) despite Jones' impressive physique, and Greene proved his ability to score in college. And Jones is getting to the point where you have to be concerned about him breaking down.

Jones was dominant last year at 30 when he led the AFC in rushing with 1,312 yards and scored a career-high 13 touchdowns. But he'll be 31 this season, and not many running backs his age produce on a high level, which is likely why the Jets are reluctant to pay him.

Jets fans should remember what happened to Curtis Martin when looking at Jones. In 2004, Martin had a career year with 1,697 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns at 31. He then struggled through an injuryplagued season in 2005 and was forced to retire.

Jones could end up like Fred Taylor and still be productive in his early 30s, but Greene's presence makes that difficult to imagine. And then there's Washington.

He's a different running back than Jones or Greene and the best receiver of the group, so his role isn't expected to change. But despite six rushing touchdowns (eight overall) last year, he isn't a threat to find the end zone on a consistent basis.

Like Jones, Washington is unhappy with his contract, so that could be a factor with both running backs coming into the year. Greene has no such concerns.

He's also great value for Fantasy owners because you can draft him late, and then watch as the season plays out when he finishes better than Jones and Washington, who were likely drafted much earlier.

The Jets have a good offensive line this year, which will help their running game thrive. The passing game is a concern and could leave extra defenders near the line of scrimmage, but that's where good running backs make teams pay.

Greene has the potential to do that. And he's the Jets running back to target this year.

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Brown will be elite in '09

By Jamey Eisenberg Tell Jamey your opinion!

There is always a player or two that you should target going into every draft. You believe in this player and know they will come through because, on paper, everything looks right.

Put Ronnie Brown on that list.

Brown has everything going for him to put up a big year. He's motivated for a new contract. He's two years removed from a torn ACL. He's got a beefed up offensive line. And he's expected to get the majority of carries in a run-based offense.

Hopefully you caught our offseason piece on Brown "What can Brown do for you in 2009?" The prediction here is that Brown will finish as a Top 5 Fantasy running back.

Don't look at what Brown did last year as a basis of comparison when he had 916 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns and 33 catches for 254 receiving yards. He was sharing carries with Ricky Williams and needed the gimmicky Wildcat for most of his success. In a standard-scoring league, he was the No. 16 running back.

Brown was playing at less than 100 percent because of his knee injury, and even said he watched film where he "was dragging my leg a little bit on certain plays." Those injury concerns are gone, and Brown has looked great this offseason. Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said "as far as shape goes, he's outstanding."

The stats you should look at are what Brown did in 2007 when he was the focal point of the offense. He finished that injury-shortened season with 602 rushing yards and four touchdowns and 39 catches for 389 receiving yards and a touchdown through only seven games. Project that over a full season, and Brown would have had 1,367 rushing yards and nine touchdowns and 89 catches for 889 receiving yards and two touchdowns, which would have made him the No. 1 Fantasy running back in standard-scoring leagues ahead of LaDainian Tomlinson.

Brown averaged 17 carries per game in 2007, which is closer to what most elite running backs get a week and what he can expect this season.

Last year, he only averaged 13 carries per game because the coaching staff was concerned with his knee, Williams played well at times and the passing game was clicking with Chad Pennington. As a basis of comparison, Atlanta's Michael Turner led the NFL in carries last year with 376, which is over 23 carries per game. Imagine what Brown could do with those touches?

Now, Brown does have some concerns attached to him. Last year was his first season playing in 16 games, so durability could be a problem, especially with increased carries. Williams is still part of the tandem and will cut into Brown's production, albeit in a reduced role. The AFC East has some of the best run stuffers in Vince Wilfork, Kris Jenkins and Marcus Stroud. Teams are ready for the Wildcat, and rookie Pat White will likely take Brown out of that formation at times. And Brown could still get the contract extension he's looking for before Week 1.

But the motivation to earn his deal will help, and Brown also wants to prove he's an elite running back after being knocked since the Dolphins drafted him at No. 2 overall in 2005. The Dolphins also improved their offensive line with the addition of center Jake Grove, which should help against those defensive tackles. History is also on Brown's side since two other running backs have come back strong two years after ACL surgery in Edgerrin James and Jamal Lewis. Both were hurt in 2001, had good years in 2002 but were dominant in 2003.

Brown, at 27, has at least two big years of production left, and that will start this season. He will likely fall to the third round in most drafts, but he's someone you should target as a starting option. And by the end of the season, you'll see Brown near the top of the rankings. He will finish as one of the best running backs this year.

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Time to change things up?

By Dave Richard Tell Dave your opinion!

If you've been playing Fantasy Football for a year or two and are just getting used to the basics of this fun game, then this column isn't for you.

Bookmark it and check in on it in a couple of years.

But if you're a Fantasy veteran -- someone who's been around the block and played in his or her fair share of leagues, then this column is for you.

The old adage "too much of a good thing" is true. If you've been playing Fantasy Football the same way for 10 years, you might be tired of the same type of game season after season. You might want to give some thought to changing it up. A simple tweak (or downright overhaul) to a league's scoring system, roster limits or rulebook could really make things interesting. After all, we only get one shot a year to do this -- might as well make it as fun as possible.

Here are some suggestions to add some variety to your otherwise stagnant Fantasy experience.

Scoring PPR (points per reception): One-fifth of CBSSports.com leagues reward points for receptions, typically in the form of one point per catch. Such scoring accelerates the value of versatile running backs and receivers, including the possession types who are good for over 60 catches a year but with fewer touchdowns than the elite wideouts. Counting receptions also upgrades the value of skill-position players over quarterbacks.

Some leagues use weighted reception totals, offering 0.5 points per catch to running backs, 1 point per catch to wide receivers and 1.5 points per catch to tight ends. This is done to even out the scoring totals for big-production positions vs. those that don't put up as many points.

Pass attempts, carries and catches: Imagine getting points for a player merely getting a chance to make a play. Generally, this will simply reward those who are already putting up big numbers, but it also adds value to the quarterback who throws 45 times per game or the running back who runs the ball 20 times. Of course, if these stats become weighted, so should interceptions and fumbles; both typically cost a Fantasy owner two points in a standard league, so in a league where passes and carries count, they should dock an owner way more.

Passing touchdowns: In a standard league passing touchdowns count for 6 points, but some believe that total gives quarterbacks an unfair advantage since they typically post 15 or (way) more scores in a season. For instance, Tom Brady had an NFL-record 52 total touchdowns in 2007 while the best of the best among running backs and receivers get into the low 20s. Thus, some leagues reward three or four points per passing touchdown as a way to take that edge away from quarterbacks. In leagues that do this, passers typically aren't drafted as early because they don't have a statistical advantage over their peers at other positions.

Yardage bonuses: Some leagues give extra points to players who top single-game milestones like 100 yards rushing/receiving or 300 yards passing. Others take it to an extreme and offer incremental yardage bonuses (points at 300 yards passing, 350 yards passing, 400 yards passing, etc.).

There are also leagues that give bonuses for long touchdowns. For instance, a typical touchdown might count for six points, but if it's from 20 yards out it counts as eight points, or if it's from 50 yards out it counts as 10 points.

Drafting with these bonuses in mind is a tricky proposition because only a handful of players can be counted on for such production on a regular basis, and they tend to go early on in drafts anyway. The middle- to late-round gems in these leagues are players who play better indoors on turf (Devery Henderson) and who have home-run potential on every carry (Leon Washington, Darren Sproles).

Special teams yardage: A lot of leagues place a heavy emphasis on offensive football with a little bit on defensive football and a smidgeon of special teams. By rewarding kickoff and punt return yards, talented players that might otherwise be ignored in Fantasy because their offensive stats aren't great would be revered.

But here's the catch: Kickoff return yardage typically averages around 20 yards per attempt, so unlike the standard 1 point for 10 yards rushing/receiving, special-teams yardage is rewarded on a more sparse basis (1 point for every 20 yards is fair).

Rosters Combine the kicker and defense/special teams: Some Fantasy owners don't care much for kickers and DSTs. They take them with their last picks, especially since there are so many options out there that if one stinks early on in the year, another can be had off the waiver wire any time. So why not combine the two into one "player" and involve some added strategy? By forcing an owner to start the same kicker as his DST (or vice versa), the concept of using certain options at each spot dwindles. Of the Top 10 DSTs on our rank list, only four have their respective team's kicker listed among our Top 10 at the position. This makes for an interesting dilemma for owners to think about before Draft Day.

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Eliminate the kicker and defense/special teams: Of course, if you're of the opinion that there's simply no way to spruce up kickers and DSTs, why not just do away with them? Let's be honest -- no one is excited about a late-round steal of a kicker or a DST. As we said earlier, they practically grow on trees in Fantasy. Why not spend those late choices on real sleepers that could help your team win? Imagine the roster depth in leagues with 15 spots and no kickers or DSTs? Add IDPs (individual defensive players): Sometimes when a league opts to dump DSTs, they change for more roster spots. In many cases, that means defensive players jumping in with offensive players. Naturally, this makes for a better, though more involved, Fantasy experience. Owners in IDP leagues must work harder to find late-round values at defensive positions, and setting the roster takes twice as long.

Leagues vary greatly as to how many IDPs are used. If your league is considering a change to IDPs, start small and use three or four per active lineup (one DL, one LB, one DB, one FLEX). Advanced IDP leagues use anywhere from seven (two DL, two LBs, two DBs, one flex) to a full 11 IDPs to emulate an NFL defense (three DLs, three LBs, one DL-LB, four DBs).

Two starting quarterbacks: Most like to copy an NFL starting lineup when setting a Fantasy lineup, which is why seeing two starting passers on an active roster is rare. But, in an effort to keep good talent useful in Fantasy, some leagues opt to use two quarterbacks instead of one. In these leagues, passing touchdowns generally are limited to 3 points, but standard passing yardage rules apply. It definitely makes finding active quarterbacks on bye weeks a tougher challenge.

Team quarterbacks: One of the features commissioners have here on CBSSports.com is to use 'team quarterbacks' over individual quarterbacks. The idea here is that an owner will have an entire NFL team's stable of passers locked up, and whatever stats they total in a given week is what an owner will get. Initially developed to safeguard owners from a Tom Brady-esque injury sabotaging their team, now league owners are considering the measure as a way to get full credit from those clubs that opt to use a different quarterback in their Wildcat-type offense.

In leagues where team QBs are used, losing Tom Brady isn't nearly as devastating. (US Presswire)

No mandatory tight ends: The NFL isn't getting away from using tight ends, but some Fantasy leagues are. Instead of forcing owners to start a tight end, some commissioners are letting tight ends become optional, letting owners start them as a wide receiver or flex option. This is nice as it adds additional flexibility to a starting lineup without having to make owners settle on a tight end each week.

Rules Add/drops: FAAB free-agent acquisition budget): Maybe you're tired of waivers giving the bad teams in your league an unfair advantage.

Maybe you like to spend funny money. Either way, the FAAB is an alternative to standard transaction procedures and eliminates the need for waivers. Owners start with an arbitrary amount of imaginary money, say $100, that they can use to bid on free agents throughout the season.

This changes how hot free agents are acquired as now the owner who legitimately wants him the most can have him, assuming he or she goes high with his or her bid.

Zero bench spots: A few leagues out there don't have reserves on their roster. Instead, they set a minimum amount of starting requirements and let their bench spots act as flex players in their active lineup. In these formats, it's not about who has the best team as much as who has the best collection of overall players, but it makes for an interesting draft and season. If the scoring system in these leagues is truly weighted so that no one position has an edge, then owners will simply draft hoping for the best players available and thus start them all.

No trading if you're eliminated from playoff contention: This is a very smart and obvious rule that every league should adopt. It's simple: If a team cannot mathematically make the playoffs, the team can't make any late-season trades. Sometimes the best teams in the league pick over the bad teams' rosters like vultures in an effort to better their own squad. This rule prevents the vultures from circling and keeps the league's integrity intact.

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Get guys who get the ball

By Jamey Eisenberg Tell Jamey your opinion!

For some reason, there's a thought that Steve Slaton is not a good receiver out of the backfield. He routinely gets passed over in leagues where receptions count for the likes of LaDainian Tomlinson, Brian Westbrook and Chris Johnson.

But looking at the stats, Slaton was among the league leaders for running backs in targets (59) and receptions (50) last year. He finished with 377 receiving yards and one touchdown for the Texans.

Slaton also seems to get a bad rap for not being a goal-line back.

Again, looking at the numbers, Slaton got 63 carries inside the red zone, which was second in the NFL in 2008 behind Michael Turner (70). Slaton came away with six of his nine rushing touchdowns from inside the 20-yard line.

What does this mean for Slaton this year? Well, you should draft him in the first round on Draft Day because he can do it all. It also means you might want to dig a little deeper in your draft prep for every player.

There are second-level stats that could make the difference in a Fantasy championship or a last-place finish. We're talking about targets, red-zone targets for receivers and tight ends and red-zone touches for running backs. It's not always just about yards and touchdowns.

As a Fantasy owner, you want to know who is catching the most passes and touchdowns to determine their draft value. But another example of who is getting the ball from the quarterback is a statistic Fantasy owners can count on -- targets.

A target is how many times a quarterback attempted a pass in the direction of his teammate. For example, Brandon Marshall was the most targeted player last year with 181 passes thrown his way (he finished with 104 catches for 1,265 yards and six touchdowns), and this was the second year in a row Marshall led the NFL in that category.

The other 77 passes Marshall didn't catch were from good coverage, bad throws and 12 drops, according to STATS, Inc. Marshall's quarterback last year, Jay Cutler, attempted 616 passes in 2008, so 29 percent of his throws went toward Marshall.

Now, Marshall didn't finish as the best wide receiver in the NFL last year. Larry Fitzgerald, who had 154 targets for 96 catches, 1,434 yards and 12 touchdowns, was the No. 1 wide receiver in standardscoring Fantasy leagues.

Fitzgerald said being a favorite target is important, and he wants his quarterback, Kurt Warner, to know he can be trusted.

"You know if you do your job he's going to get you the football," Fitzgerald said in an interview with CBSSports.com this offseason.

"That gives you a lot of piece of mind."

Former NFL great Jerry Rice said he always wanted the ball. He made sure he gave enough effort in practice that he deserved plenty of passes in his direction every week.

"You have to prove to the coaches that if they call your play, you have to make the play and get open," Rice said. "You have to practice like it's a game during the week and show the coaches they can count on you. Every practice for me was like a Sunday. If it worked in practice,

they called it in the game. You had to be willing to sacrifice during the week, and I made those sacrifices every practice."

Tony Gonzalez led all tight ends in targets last year with 155 for 96 catches. It's the second year in a row he was the most targeted tight end, but we'll find out if he can maintain that spot now that he's going from Kansas City to Atlanta and will get a new quarterback in Matt Ryan. Some other top tight end targets were Jason Witten (121 targets, 81 catches), Chris Cooley (111 targets, 83 catches), Dallas Clark (107 targets, 77 catches), Owen Daniels (100 targets, 70 catches) and Antonio Gates (92 targets, 60 catches).

Cutler also will get a new favorite target going from Denver to Chicago, and he might depend heavily on running back Matt Forte, who was the most targeted running back in 2008 with 77 (64 catches) along with Tomlinson (52 catches). Some other top running back targets were Maurice Jones-Drew (75 targets, 62 catches), Kevin Faulk (74 targets, 58 catches), Reggie Bush (73 targets, 52 catches) and Westbrook (73 targets, 54 receptions). Bush almost certainly would have been No. 1 in targets if he played more than 10 games, which shows his prowess as a receiver out of the backfield when healthy.

These stats should help you in making decisions in leagues where receptions count. For example, Faulk might be the best New England running back in 2009. He will likely be more involved in the offense than Fred Taylor, Sammy Morris or Laurence Maroney because the Patriots are a pass-heavy team, and Faulk is the one on the field for passing downs.

2008 Dropped Pass Leaders Player Braylon Edwards, CLE Dwayne Bowe, KC Brandon Marshall, DEN Terrell Owens, DAL Calvin Johnson, DET Roddy White, ATL Laveranues Coles, CIN Marques Colston, NO Greg Jennings, GB Marcedes Lewis, JAC Marshawn Lynch, BUF Santana Moss, WAS Muhsin Muhammad, CAR

Drops 16 13 12 10 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

Another interesting stat is red-zone targets, which shows how often a quarterback looks for a wide receiver or tight end inside the 20-yard line. It's no surprise that Fitzgerald (31 red-zone targets, 14 catches and nine touchdowns), Andre Johnson (27 red-zone targets, 18 catches and six touchdowns) and Marshall (25 red-zone targets, 12 catches and five touchdowns) were the leaders in this category, but Lance Moore was No. 4 with 25 red-zone targets, 16 catches and five touchdowns. Drew Brees favored Moore over the taller Marques Colston.

Randy Moss, who is considered a red-zone threat, only had seven catches there with five touchdowns in 22 targets. And Calvin Johnson, who should be a red-zone target because of his size (6-foot-5), isn't among the Top 20 in this category. That could change this year if the Lions are better on offense, but it shows that they didn't get inside the red zone much during last year's miserable 0-16 finish.

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Also not in the Top 20 were Greg Jennings, Reggie Wayne and Steve Smith, who are top receiving threats but don't do much work in the red zone. At tight end, Kevin Boss did most of his damage there with all six touchdowns in 2008 coming from inside the 20. Anthony Fasano also had five of his seven touchdowns in the red zone, so these are tight ends to consider in touchdown-only leagues. One surprise was Witten not in the Top 20 since he only had six red-zone targets with four catches and two touchdowns. Remember, last year was a down season for Witten with only four touchdowns, but that should improve in 2009.

At running back, you want players who are active in the red zone because of the potential to score. Turner and Slaton had the most carries inside the 20, but Thomas Jones (57 carries, 11 touchdowns),

Tomlinson (54 carries, 10 touchdowns) and Adrian Peterson (51 carries, six touchdowns) were also among the leaders.

Tomlinson might be past his prime at 30 and is expected to lose touches to Darren Sproles, but you can see he's still a huge part of San Diego's offense with targets and red-zone carries. It's why Tomlinson should remain a first-round pick this year because he can do it all.

Targets and red-zone touches might not be the best way to draft your Fantasy team. But when choosing between players, especially in leagues where receptions count or touchdown-only leagues, it could be a deciding factor. Remember, you want players who are productive, but you also want players who are involved in the game plan.

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10 burning questions for 2009 Editor's note: We recently asked our staff of Fantasy writers a wide variety of intriguing questions as we all continue to prep for our upcoming Fantasy drafts. Chances are you'll agree and disagree with something you read below.

1. Who will be the No. 1 running back by the end of the season and why?

Eric Mack – Adrian Peterson. No one combines his situation, supporting cast, offensive approach and talent. He has finally proven to be durable, which was his last hurdle. With or without Brett Favre, the Vikings have an explosive, championship-caliber offense that features Peterson "All Day." He led the league in non-QB, non-center touches last year. And he could be Priest Holmes, Marshall Faulk, LaDainian Tomlinson -good for years to come.

Scott White – I have to go with Adrian Peterson here. That's why you draft him first, right? He offers the best combination of safety and upside, and at his age, you have to think he'll hold a top spot in the rankings for years to come. Unless you need receptions, you can't make a convincing argument for anyone else.

Sergio Gonzalez – The safest bet is still Adrian Peterson. He is young and at a stage in his career where he can and will take on huge workloads. He won't give you a lot of receptions in PPR leagues, but yards and touchdowns are still what it is all about. Peterson is a lock to be among the league leaders in both.

Ian Melmood – Not Adrian Peterson. Just kidding. Peterson is hands down the best Fantasy running back with or without Brett Favre at the helm of the offense. He is expected to put on some weight in the offseason as well, which could help him get into the end zone more often.

Dave Richard – I think we'll see Adrian Peterson go wire-to-wire as the best back in Fantasy, meaning he'll be taken first in most drafts and end the year in first among rushers. A great O-line, a great schedule and an evolving offense should put him in position to thrive in his third season.

Jeff Lippman – The easy answer here is Adrian Peterson of Minnesota. That's why my answer is going to be Adrian Peterson of Minnesota.

He's hands down the feature player in all of Fantasy Football and will absolutely shine, Brett Favre or not, for the Vikings this season.

Jamey Eisenberg – Maurice Jones-Drew has the opportunity to turn his part-time success into elite stardom now that Fred Taylor is in New England. The Jaguars are desperate for playmakers, and Jones-Drew will get the majority of carries and could also lead his team in receptions.

He also knows how to find the end zone and will thrive.

Ross Devonport – This is really a no-brainer since Adrian Peterson is head and shoulders above the rest of the No. 1 guys. He finally has a legitimate quarterback, no matter if his name is Brett or Sage, and maybe he'll start catching a few more balls.

Peter Madden – Sure, I could say Adrian Peterson, but what would that accomplish? A guy who stands out to me going into the season is Matt Forte. The Bears finally have a legitimate quarterback that can stretch the field. Forte has little competition for touches and can catch the ball out of the backfield.

Michael Hurcomb – I'll live dangerously and pick Steven Jackson. First-year head coach Steve Spagnuolo is a defensive guy by nature, so you know he is going to preach ball control. Jackson looked very strong down the stretch in 2008 when he finally was healthy, totaling 105 carries for 424 yards and four touchdowns (three rushing) in four December games.

2. Which projected first-round pick would you avoid this year and why?

Eric Mack – I wouldn't avoid any first-round pick. They are ranked there because they are proven commodities. I would gladly take any of the projected first-rounders if they slip into the second round. If I had to pick one, I guess Drew Brees -- just because I don't pick quarterbacks in the first round (unless they are Tom Brady or Peyton Manning). Brees is a good player in a great system, but mediocre teams tend to go bust statistically more than the consistent giants of the NFL like the Pats and Colts.

Scott White – Steven Jackson. He's a near certainty to get hurt, and he plays for one of the worst teams in football -- one that'll surely spend the second half passing more often than not. I'd avoid Brian Westbrook and LaDainian Tomlinson too, but the continued hype on Jackson makes the least sense to me.

Sergio Gonzalez – Receivers are scary. They are easier to shut down on any given week than say a running back or a quarterback and can be so erratic that investing so much of a team's success on them can put a Fantasy squad in the hole out of the chute. I'd avoid Larry Fitzgerald and Andre Johnson in Round 1.

Ian Melmood – Chris Johnson has nicknamed himself "Every Coach's Dream" this offseason. If I'm a defensive lineman or linebacker, I'm taking this guy out. Johnson will be the main target of every defense he faces, which could open the door for a skinnier LenDale White to take away from Johnson's production even more this season.

Dave Richard – Chris Johnson had a monster first season in Tennessee, but I'm skipping him in 2009. Sharing the ball with a smoother, motivated LenDale White won't help his cause, nor will the Titans' improved passing game or their tougher schedule.

Jeff Lippman – I'd rather not draft New England's Tom Brady. Of course, he could have an amazing rebound year and be the top quarterback in Fantasy. Or he could struggle to find rhythm out of the gate and stumble. With even a tiny shred of uncertainty, I'll just go in another direction.

Jamey Eisenberg – Michael Turner was dominant last year and established himself as a star, but he did it against some mediocre run defenses in Detroit, Kansas City, Oakland, Denver and St. Louis. He also had a whopping 377 carries last year, which is a red flag of doom the following season. He will not live up to his draft status, especially with a tougher schedule.

Ross Devonport – DeAngelo Williams is undoubtedly a No. 1 running back, but the fact he splits carries with Jonathan Stewart and that Carolina has the second-toughest schedule in the league makes me a little nervous. I'd leave him until late in the first round.

Peter Madden – I would be a little hesitant to put my faith in either Michael Turner or Maurice Jones-Drew. Turner's workload last season trumped what he did in San Diego in four years combined, and MJD has never had more than 200 carries. Something just tells me wear and tear might be an issue for both.

Michael Hurcomb – I'm taking the easy way out and picking Brian Westbrook. I know he has overcome many injury problems in the past, but he is still slow to recover from offseason ankle surgery. And the whole reason Philly took LeSean McCoy in the second round of the NFL Draft was to help ease Westbrook's burden. http://fantasynews.cbssports.com

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3. Which player who is off most people's radar would you target as a late-round sleeper and why?

Eric Mack – Joey Galloway. Whenever I need a sleeper -- usually it is at the wide receiver position, because of my tendency to need depth there in my drafting strategy - I look to the best offenses in the NFL. Usually they are centered around the best passers. Usually those quarterbacks have two great receiving options. Often, their No. 3 guy steps forward and surprise (See Steve Breaston last year). This year's best No. 3 option is old and past his prime, but I like Tom Brady's tendency to use all of his weapons. Give me the still-speedy Galloway late.

Scott White – Miles Austin. Sure, the Cowboys have Roy E. Williams, but he doesn't have quite the same presence Terrell Owens did. The Cowboys will have to spread the ball around more, and Patrick Crayton isn't the answer. Austin certainly has the size to become an impact player, and he also has the confidence of the coaching staff. Expect him to start by Week 5.

Sergio Gonzalez – Pierre Garcon. This unknown receiver has a chance at stepping into the third receiver slot in Indianapolis with Marvin Harrison gone, and everyone knows how fruitful a position that could be. Think of the years Brandon Stokley, Anthony Gonzalez and even Dallas Clark have had playing up the middle in that pass-heavy offense led by Peyton Manning. If he gets open and wins the job, Manning will find him - and often.

Ian Melmood – Rashied Davis is currently listed second on the Bears' depth chart, and he could be in line for a big season in 2009 with Jay Cutler throwing the ball in Chicago. His stats from last season are less than impressive (35 catches, 445 yards, two touchdowns), but Kyle Orton is no longer throwing him the ball.

Dave Richard – You never like to project injuries or bad play, but the Browns are thin offensively and Jamal Lewis is no spring chicken. A bright spot in the team's run game this offseason has been the shifty Jerome Harrison, and it's not too silly to think that he could find extended playing time and produce better than a late-round pick.

Jeff Lippman – Chicago isn't known for wide receiver talent, but with Jay Cutler in the Windy City there should be Fantasy points to be had.

Punt returner-turned-wideout Earl Bennett is expected to be a bigger part of the offense and has the hands and big-play ability to soar for the Bears.

Jamey Eisenberg – T.J. Duckett is someone who's starting to pique my interest because the Seahawks need someone to carry the ball, and Julius Jones always seems to struggle. I haven't seen Duckett being selected in many mock drafts this offseason, but he will be the one scoring touchdowns and could see an increase in carries if Jones falters.

Ross Devonport – Hakeem Nicks has the skills to be an impact player in his rookie season, will get the ball thrown to him by a decent quarterback and really has limited competition for targets among the very average Giants receiver corps. I'll be circling him on my draft board, for sure.

Peter Madden – Earl Bennett could be an instant hit with new quarterback Jay Cutler in Chicago. The two played together at Vanderbilt, and it's not like the Bears are loaded with go-to guys on the outside. If he can stay on the field and open some eyes in training camp, he could be one of the more popular additions off the waiver wire in September.

Michael Hurcomb – The Giants need someone to pick up the slack for 1,000-yard rusher Derrick Ward, and it looks as though third-year running back Ahmad Bradshaw is the guy. He will be more of a complementary back to Brandon Jacobs, but he has averaged 6.1 yards per carry in his career and has the breakaway speed Jacobs lacks.

4. Which projected backup Fantasy quarterback will end up as a starting option and why?

Eric Mack – Eli Manning's consistency is hard to pass up, even with the lack of talent at wide receiver for the Giants this year. The Giants held plenty of leads last year and were running the ball to kill the clock, which didn't give Manning the chance to showcase his passing skills. But when he needs to win a game with his arm, he will come through. I'd also go with Ben Roethlisberger in this category.

Scott White – Kyle Orton. With quarterbacks, it's all about the system for me, which is why I'll take somebody like Orton over Ben Roethlisberger. His head coach, Josh McDaniels, engineered maybe the best passing season in history with the Patriots in 2007 and later made a star out of a nobody in Matt Cassel. Orton already had some appeal at times with the Bears last season, so in McDaniels' system, who knows what he'll become.

Sergio Gonzalez – Ben Roethlisberger is generally thought of as a good leader and field general, but not necessarily one of the better quarterbacks in the league in terms of putting up numbers. That may be about to change. He's got solid young receivers around him who are ready to break out, a good running game and one of the best overall offenses in the AFC. Ian Melmood – Terrell Owens always seems to have success in his first year playing for a new quarterback. That means Trent Edwards could be in for a big season in Buffalo. T.O. seems to be more interested in reality TV than football this offseason, but he could help Edwards emerge as a top threat in 2009.

Dave Richard – Kyle Orton is on my Fantasy wish list, so I'd recommend him here. The Broncos are expected to be a pass-heavy offense, and they have great targets in Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal to go along with a stout offensive line. Orton will benefit from all of that and should post career-best numbers under the Josh McDaniels regime.

Jeff Lippman – Matt Hasselbeck has historically been a top-notch Fantasy quarterback but last season was an absolute nightmare due to most of his receivers being injured. The team has healthy talent catching the football this season, and that should help rejuvenate the 10-year veteran.

Jamey Eisenberg – Trent Edwards and Matt Hasselbeck should both crack the Top 12, but I'll go with Hasselbeck here since he's been a starting Fantasy option before. He's healthy again from last year's back woes and should enjoy throwing to T.J. Houshmandzadeh and John Carlson. If Deion Branch and Nate Burleson provide anything, Hasselbeck will thrive.

Ross Devonport – The addition of Terrell Owens gives Trent Edwards a nice target to throw to, and he won't have to worry about J.P. Losman breathing down his neck any more. He'll need Marshawn Lynch to play like we know he's capable of, though.

Peter Madden – Everyone seems down on Brady Quinn, and I don't see why. Sure, he didn't light up the scoreboard when he finally got his chance last season before getting injured, but the talent is there. I think this is the year where he shows a great deal of growth and develops a rapport with Braylon Edwards.

Michael Hurcomb – Trent Edwards should be heavily impacted by the T.O. effect. Terrell Owens has made the likes of Jeff Garcia, Donovan McNabb and Tony Romo into top Fantasy options, and his presence should help Edwards' progression. Let's not forget Lee Evans is also on the other side of the field as a top target. http://fantasynews.cbssports.com

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5. Which team has the best running back tandem for Fantasy owners to target and why?

Eric Mack – Carolina Panthers. DeAngelo Williams could have been the NFL MVP last year. I love it when talent finally seizes the day. Williams will continue to be a beast for a team built to showcase his talents. And, oh, Jonathan Stewart gives his teammate a run for his money. If Stewart wasn't around, Williams would be my No. 1 overall pick on Draft Day. If Williams wasn't around, Stewart would be a top 10 pick. All told, both of them could finish in the top 12 by season's end.

Scott White – I generally avoid tandems, but Carolina has the one most likely to generate two must-start Fantasy options. DeAngelo Williams probably won't repeat last year's numbers, but he's a slam-dunk first-rounder even at 80 percent of that performance. And Jonathan Stewart proved last year he doesn't need 1,000 yards to serve as a No. 3 Fantasy running back.

Sergio Gonzalez – The DeAngelo Williams-Jonathan Stewart combination is the top running back tandem to target for Fantasy purposes. When one considers that Stewart, the "lesser" of the two backs, scored 10 touchdowns with 836 rushing yards last season, it makes both players useful in all Fantasy formats. If one were to go down due to injury, the other player would be in line for a huge Fantasy boost.

Ian Melmood – DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart combined for 2,351 rushing yards last season. They have six years experience in the league combined and should only get better in 2009. The tandem was particularly strong in the second half of the season, making them even scarier looking ahead to this year.

Dave Richard – The Panthers might have the best tandem, but the best Fantasy rushers to shoot for are in New York with Brandon Jacobs, Ahmad Bradshaw and rookie Andre Brown. Not only should the Giants continue to run early, often and successfully, but getting all three backs won't cost owners much more than a second-round pick, a mid-round pick and a late-round flier.

Jeff Lippman – Let's face facts. Tampa Bay isn't going to be very good through the air. But with Earnest Graham and Derrick Ward on the roster, the Bucs could be a ground force to be reckoned with. Graham and Ward are both speedy, elusive runners who will give defenses fits next season.

Jamey Eisenberg – The emergence of Pierre Thomas and the return to health of Reggie Bush should make the tandem in New Orleans extremely helpful for Fantasy owners. They're not going to hurt each other's individual value, and you can almost start both in any format.

Thomas will score more touchdowns, and Bush should get plenty of yards from scrimmage.

Ross Devonport – I really like the Titans combo of Chris Johnson and LenDale White, even if Johnson thinks he's above the 'smash and dash' nickname. There aren't too many duos I would consider starting at the same time in my Fantasy lineup, but I like the two dimensions these guys provide.

Peter Madden – No doubt it's Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams. Either one could lead the league in rushing, and the two combined could carry your Fantasy team. You'd have to invest a lot to get your hands on both, but in my opinion, having both of these guys in your lineup each week would put you a leg up on almost every team you face.

Michael Hurcomb – The Tennessee duo of Chris Johnson and LenDale White was something else in 2008. They combined for 2,001 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns (24 rushing). There has been a bit of a feud brewing between the two in the offseason as to who is the better back, but that should only continue to fuel the fire in 2009.

6. If you could only have one wide receiver from this group, which one would you draft (Terrell Owens, Brandon Marshall, Roy E. Williams, Dwayne Bowe and Steve Smith)?

Eric Mack – People love those receivers, but that is really a motley crew. I probably won't end up with any of them because the juice isn't worth the squeeze at this point. Smith probably would be atop my rankings there. Bowe might be the most productive. But I will just wait on that group and just take whichever ones falls to me. If I get Williams, I could wind up with the best one ... at a fraction of the cost. That's why I usually end up with extra money to buy Christmas presents every December.

Scott White – Steve Smith gets the nod for me based purely on year-to-year consistency. Those other choices all have risk factors he doesn't, and his track record suggests he's a slam dunk for 1,200 yards -- and potentially more -- in a full 16 games. Even if the Panthers' running game makes him a boom-or-bust option from week to week, he'll be far more boom than bust.

Sergio Gonzalez – Barring injuries, Steve Smith has the least amount of question marks surrounding him out of this group. Dwayne Bowe stands out as a third-year receiver with a promising quarterback, but defenses may be able to key in on him with Tony Gonzalez gone. Roy E. Williams can be a beast but is coming off a disappointing season where he struggled to fit into the Dallas system. Brandon Marshall can't seem to stay away from being suspended and his quarterback is now Kyle Orton and not Jay Cutler. And T.O. is, well, T.O. Fantasy owners never know what to expect from him. Smith is as steady a Fantasy receiver as there is when he is healthy and is therefore the safest pick.

Ian Melmood – Smith has been Jake Delhomme's go-to guy for years now. All the rest of these options are catching passes from quarterbacks that they aren't necessarily comfortable with yet. Smith has a mouth on him, but it's impossible to argue with his results. He is a dynamic playmaker and should be in for another big year.

Dave Richard – Bowe is the youngest in this group and should outscore his peers in 2009. He's the go-to receiver in Kansas City's offense, which should put the ball in the air quite a bit. He's also been solid in his first two seasons and will be in his third year now (first year in Todd Haley's offense). Also, there are no injury concerns for Bowe, making him all the more appealing.

Jeff Lippman – Marshall tailed off last season after his historic 18-catch game. Still, the youngster's learning how to be a professional and has already shown the type of Terrell Owens-like talent that doesn't come around very often. You can't teach Marshall's size and speed. When he puts it all together, watch out.

Jamey Eisenberg – I'll take the guy with the best quarterback, and that's Williams. Tony Romo once made Terrell Owens cry, and he's going to rely on Williams to replace Owens. Marshall and Bowe have the most potential, Smith would be the best with a better quarterback and Owens will do fine in Buffalo, but Williams gets the slight nod here.

Ross Devonport – I would have to go Smith here, simply because he's the only one with a half-decent, proven starting NFL quarterback throwing him the ball. While Jake Delhomme isn't the guy he used to be, he just seems to always have that innate sense of where Smith is and when he's going to be open.

Peter Madden – I'll go with Bowe, only because I see flaws with each of the other guys. The Chiefs could quickly develop a dynamic offense under new coach Todd Haley, and new quarterback Matt Cassel will likely look to involve Bowe often. With Tony Gonzalez out of the picture, Bowe is the passing game for the Chiefs.

Michael Hurcomb – I just can't get past Smith's desire to win. He might be outspoken at times, but it is driven because he wants the ball in bigtime situations. The 5-foot-9 Smith is one of the most dangerous players in the NFL when he touches the rock. His track record on the field is impeccable. http://fantasynews.cbssports.com 82

7. LaDainian Tomlinson should not be drafted before ...?

Eric Mack – I actually see sleeper potential in L.T. this season. He won't get drafted right after Peterson, Jones-Drew and Forte -- my personal top three -- but Tomlinson is healing from a banged up year and is capable of having one last big year, so take him at No. 4. The Chargers are a great offense and will have an improved defense with the return of Shawne Merriman. To me, I look at a running back's defense because that is what sets up the offense in scoring position. And L.T. is still a threat to score from any spot on the field.

Scott White – Tomlinson looks like a second-round pick to me. He just turned 30, and his injury problems will only increase as he gets older.

Both the presence of Darren Sproles and the impact of natural regression limit Tomlinson's ceiling, and you can clearly find safer options than him late in the first round. I'd take Clinton Portis or Larry Fitzgerald before I took Tomlinson.

Sergio Gonzalez – The fifth pick. The former king of Fantasy Football has taken a step back but is still worthy of selecting in the first round of all formats. The top four running backs are set with Peterson, Turner, Jones-Drew and Forte. Outside of those running backs, Tomlinson belongs in the next tier with DeAngelo Williams, Frank Gore, Chris Johnson and Steve Slaton because of what he can offer on the ground and through the air and his ability to find the end zone.

Ian Melmood – Tomlinson is no longer a first-round pick. That means the earliest I would take him is No. 13 overall. I'd have a hard time telling someone that I know that I took Tomlinson as my first overall pick in any draft. He could be back in 2009, but his advanced age definitely makes him a question mark.

Dave Richard – Not before 13th. We've heard nothing but good news from Chargers camp this offseason about L.T. but I'm still a skeptic. He's 30, he's had over 2,500 career carries, eight-plus seasons of full-workload duty, he's been banged up over the last calendar year of games and he has to look over his shoulder at Darren Sproles. If I'm not getting the pre-2008 Tomlinson, I'm not taking him in the first round.

Jeff Lippman – Tomlinson shouldn't be drafted before the No. 5 pick. That might be a little early, but we're talking about the No. 1 pick from a season ago. Sure, he was disappointing due to injuries, and he's 30 now, but L.T. could easily have a bounce-back year and be a top Fantasy option.

Jamey Eisenberg – I'll take Tomlinson at No. 6 overall because even at 30 and coming off a down year, he still fits all the criteria you look for in an elite running back. Majority of carries? Check. Scores touchdowns? Check. Catches the ball? Check. Plays in an explosive offense with a good offensive line? Check. Plays in a weak division? Check. And now he's motivated, so I expect one more great season.

Ross Devonport – I would say the seventh pick. I can see him legitimately picked before Steven Jackson, but not DeAngelo Williams. Williams might be in for a down season after last year's gem, but there isn't the high possibility of him missing six games and being a bust like there is with LT. Peter Madden – No owner should take L.T. before Forte, Jones-Drew, Peterson or Turner, but after those four, who could argue with taking Tomlinson? All signs point to him having a bounce-back season in 2009. He's healthy, in a prolific offense and motivated to show his critics he's got something left.

Michael Hurcomb – The fifth pick. A lot of folks are down on L.T. because he barely crossed the 1,000-yard threshold in 2008, lost carries to Darren Sproles, battled a nagging toe injury and is 30 years old. But he still has some pep in his step and seems driven for a bounce-back season.

8. Will Tom Brady return as the No. 1 Fantasy quarterback and why?

Eric Mack – Yes. Brady has the best deep threat in football in Randy Moss and the best possession receiver in Wes Welker. A team that was 11-5 and out of the playoffs after a 17-0 season - and now hungry. Brady has something to prove all over again. And we saw what happened the last time he had something to prove. Three championships, when they said the Pats won because of its defense. A record-setting season, when it could have been said Peyton Manning was the better statistical player. Philip Rivers had his best season coming off knee surgery. Brady won't have a career year, but half of his record-setting year could still lead Fantasy Football.

Scott White – I don't think so, but not because I lack confidence in him or his ability to bounce back from this injury. I just think 2007 was a magical, once-in-a-lifetime year, and now that it's over -- and it is, especially with the change at offensive coordinator -- Brady will have nothing that distinguishes him from the other 25-30 touchdown guys in the league. Give me Drew Brees or Peyton Manning over him.

Sergio Gonzalez – It is possible, sure. His knee injury may not be as much of an issue as some people would venture to guess, but the likelihood of him throwing for 50 touchdowns again like he did 2007 is not great, and it has nothing to do with the knee. That was a once-in-alifetime season that is unlikely to be repeated. But Brady can be in the same class as Peyton Manning and Drew Brees with a chance to be the top overall quarterback in Fantasy. Those guys make up the top tier of quarterbacks by themselves.

Ian Melmood – No. Drew Brees will repeat as the top Fantasy quarterback in 2009. Brady is going to need some time to shake the rust off, and I wouldn't be surprised if he had a few bad starts in the beginning of the season. Brees nearly broke the single season passing mark last year and all of his go-to options are coming back healthy.

Dave Richard – I'm not concerned about Brady's knee being an issue after a near-year of being on the shelf. I'm more concerned about him shaking the rust off in camp this summer. Assuming that happens, he'll have a shot to be the MVP in Fantasy. Remember, his arm, hands, eyes and brain have been just fine while he's rehabbed his knee.

Jeff Lippman – Brady will not return as the No. 1 Fantasy quarterback. He'll be up there, but not the top quarterback in all of Fantasy. Missing virtually an entire NFL season will throw off anyone's timing, and New England's golden boy is no different. He'll struggle at first and that will ultimately hurt him.

Jamey Eisenberg – Brady will regain his perch. The Patriots don't have a strong running game and they want to lean on their passing game with Randy Moss and Wes Welker. Quarterbacks coming off ACL injuries tend to have big years. Brady will edge out Drew Brees and Peyton Manning to be No. 1 again.

Ross Devonport – I think Brady will have a solid 2009 campaign, but I just can't see him putting up better numbers than Drew Brees with all the weapons at his disposal. I can also see Bill Belichick finding ways to take the pressure off Brady a little early in the season. You know teams will be blitzing him plenty to see if Brady still has that Week 1 hit in his mind from 2008.

Peter Madden – I think it's easy to suggest he'll get right back to where he was in 2007, but that seems unrealistic. It'll be a full year between regular season games, and his timing can't possibly be perfect right from the get go. He'll eventually get back to where he was, but he might start slowly, which would make it difficult to end the year atop the quarterback rankings.

Michael Hurcomb – No. I don't care if Brady was Superman. Coming back from a serious knee injury is going to affect his psyche. Throwing on the side is nothing like when a linebacker is blitzing off the corner. I still think Drew Brees and Peyton Manning are primed for better seasons. http://fantasynews.cbssports.com

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9. Who is the Fantasy rookie MVP this year and why?

Eric Mack – Knowshon Moreno. You can criticize his poor combine time, his size, his situation, his supporting cast -- heck, criticize the spelling of his first name, if you want. What you can't do is count out a Broncos running back out of Georgia. Terrell Davis made a Hall of Fame-caliber career for himself and he was drafted five rounds later.

Scott White – Knowshon Moreno. Maybe he's a little small, but when's the last time "size issues" actually became an issue? Steve Slaton?

Nope. Chris Johnson? Try again. Maurice Jones-Drew? Not even close. Moreno is big enough and coming off a record-setting career at a school known for its running backs. And he wasn't just the product of a loaded supporting cast. He leaped, juked and spun his way to a better highlight reel in two years than most NFL prospects have in four. That talent will win out in the end.

Sergio Gonzalez – Knowshon Moreno has a chance to make the biggest statistical impact if he can become the featured back for the Broncos.

Denver has been a breeding ground for Fantasy running backs in the past, and Moreno was the top-rated running back in this year's draft and is ready to make an immediate mark. Rookie quarterbacks aren't always as successful as Matt Ryan was last year and receivers are hard to peg as they rely on too many factors they do not control.

Ian Melmood – Knowshon Moreno is competing with career backup Correll Buckhalter for the starting job in Denver, a team that will rely on Kyle Orton behind center. Moreno should win the starting job eventually in 2009, and the Broncos are going to run the ball a ton if Orton struggles.

Dave Richard – It's hard to pass on Beanie Wells. He might share reps with Tim Hightower, including at the goal line, but there is no chance he'll ever see more than seven defenders in the box against him with the Cardinals' towering receiving duo on the field. That's a dream for running backs, and Wells should churn enough yards to make him an asset. Hopefully he stays healthy.

Jeff Lippman – Georgia's Knowshon Moreno only has Correll Buckhalter standing between him and the starting job in Denver. The Georgia product is far more talented than the former Eagles backup and should rip the starting job away by mid-season. Once that happens, expect Moreno to be top Fantasy option for any league.

Jamey Eisenberg – Beanie Wells has the best opportunity of any rookie. Arizona will try to establish more of a ground game this year, and Wells will beat out Tim Hightower for the starting job. He also will be the one scoring touchdowns and will prove to be a better receiver than advertised. He has a better situation than any other rookie running back and the talent to be successful.

Ross Devonport – I correctly picked Matt Ryan to win Rookie of the Year in 2008, so the pressure is on here. I really like Beanie Wells in Arizona to take home the award in 2009. He should get a ton of snaps and has two stellar receivers that will help keep those safeties back.

Peter Madden – LeSean McCoy fell into the right situation to succeed right from the start. He's the perfect fit for Andy Reid's offense, will excel as a third-down/change-of-pace back and could be on the field plenty with Brian Westbrook's current ankle woes and injury history. The Eagles may have finally found the right type of player to backup Westbrook.

Michael Hurcomb – Had Beanie Wells not been slowed by injury in college, he would have been a Top 5 draft pick. The Cardinals got great value late in the first round, and Wells is now on a team that needs a power back. If Arizona gets near the goal-line, Arizona could turn to the 6foot-1, 228-pounder to punch it in.

10. What fallen star from 2008 will rebound in 2009?

Eric Mack – I think a lot of the fallen stars will rebound and come back closer to their career levels, save for the 30-year-old running backs like Larry Johnson. With that said, I will make an exception for a Hall of Fame talent with LaDainian Tomlinson. He will be a productive player out of the second round, or even the late first. I also would count on Joseph Addai. He was banged up last year, but so was Peyton Manning and the Colts offense sputtered some altogether. I see a rebound year from that NFL behemoth. Manning and Addai will be major parts of it.

Scott White – Everything about Braylon Edwards' 2008 screams fluke to me. He dropped too many passes, had inexplicably bad play at quarterback and played for a coaching staff clearly on its way out the door. Eric Mangini got more out of less talented players with the Jets, and I trust him more than I did Romeo Crennel. If you get Edwards as your third receiver, it's a steal.

Sergio Gonzalez – Braylon Edwards is far too talented to have another bad year and at 26 years old, has the ability to turn things around. A fresh start with a new coaching staff should help, and Edwards is sure to be the primary target in Brian Daboll's offense. He'll be a huge target in the red zone, especially.

Ian Melmood – Braylon Edwards' success is going to rely heavily on the success of new Browns starting quarterback Brady Quinn. Edwards was a breakout stud in 2007 with 16 TDs then mustered only three in 2008. He is too talented to have another season like that, and Quinn will get the ball to Edwards if he wants to have success.

Dave Richard – Larry Johnson has been on my wish list this year because I think he rebounds strong. The Chiefs' new no-nonsense regime opted to keep him while not adding more talent to the running back corps. Subsequently, L.J. has pulled trade requests and kept his mouth shut for much of the offseason. Someone's going to have to carry the ball for the Chiefs, and Johnson is best suited for it.

Jeff Lippman – Reggie Bush definitely wasn't all he was cracked up to be last season, but 2009 could be a whole different story. With Pierre Thomas firmly affixed as the team's starting running back, a healthy Bush will be a very real home run threat every time he touches the football.

Jamey Eisenberg – Carson Palmer's 2008 season was ruined by an elbow injury, but he will bounce back this year now that he's healthy. Prior to getting hurt, he was a top 5 Fantasy option, and his No. 1 target, Chad Ochocinco, is also motivated for a rebound year. Along with Laveranues Coles and Chris Henry, the Bengals have a good receiving corps, and Palmer will get back to being a star.

Ross Devonport – Matt Hasselbeck will be looking to put an awful 2008 behind him, and with the addition of T.J. Houshmandzadeh and his other wide receivers healthy again, he has a great chance to do just that in 2009. You just have to hope his back injury doesn't flare up again.

Peter Madden – Both Matt Hasselbeck and Carson Palmer I think are ready for big seasons. But if I had to pick one, it's Hasselbeck, who has one of Palmer's old targets in T.J. Houshmandzadeh and a good young tight end in John Carlson. The fact that he plays in a division with little defense helps. Best part is he's being drafted as a backup Fantasy option.

Michael Hurcomb – Antonio Gates is a player that had a down year in 2008 because of injury. Still, despite ankle and toe issues, Gates posted 60 catches for 704 yards and eight touchdowns. If healthy, he can definitely get back up over 900 yards and threaten as a double-digit touchdown maker.

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The rookie class of receivers

By Jamey Eisenberg Tell Jamey your opinion!

Kenny Britt knows the odds are against him.

The rookie wide receiver for Tennessee realizes being a success in his first year is almost impossible.

Boldin said because he got a lot of attention from the coaches, he was able to learn right away. But he said being a rookie wide receiver is much harder than it appears.

In the past 10 years there have been over 300 wide receivers drafted. Of those players, only 10 have had at least 50 catches in his rookie season, only four have gone over 1,000 receiving yards and only one has reached double digits in touchdowns.

"The college game and the NFL game is a lot different," Boldin said. "Playbooks, it's not even comparable. You have the playbook, you have speed of the game, you have nuances of defenses, route running, trying to learn zone coverage, man coverage. In the NFL, teams switch up a lot. They'll line up in one thing and play something completely different, so you have to read on the run.

There's a lot that goes into it. It's a difficult process, and some guys make the transition a lot easier than others. It's a challenge for everybody."

Britt, who played at Rutgers and is part of an impressive rookie class in 2009, is hoping to reach those milestones, but he knows it won't be easy.

"It's really hard for a wide receiver to transfer from the college level to the NFL level just because it's so many different things you have to learn," Britt said in an interview with CBSSports.com. "You have to learn different coverages and different schemes. You have to learn different positions. You have to learn what everybody is doing, and it's really fast.

It's hard to do."

But, Britt added, "I want to be one of the rookies that has a great year during my first year." Take a number kid because San Francisco's Michael Crabtree, Percy Harvin of the Vikings and Oakland's Darrius HeywardBey, some of the top receivers in the 2009 class, want to reach that goal also.

Unlike rookie running backs, who tend to have success in their first year, it usually takes wide receivers three years to develop. There is so much for a wide receiver to learn that you can see the progression from one year to the next.

Randy Moss and Anquan Boldin were dominant as rookies, and Larry Fitzgerald, Andre Johnson and Marques Colston were impressive as well. But Reggie Wayne, Greg Jennings and plenty of other notable receivers struggled in their first year for one reason or another.

Boldin, who had a rookie-record 101 catches for 1,377 yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie in 2003, said he ended up in the right situation to succeed his first year.

"For me, the opportunity was there," Boldin said at his charity event this offseason.

"Arizona had just lost its top three receivers, and they really didn't have anybody to fill that void. I had the opportunity to step in and play right away. For me, it was a little easier transition because of the opportunity and the coaches I had. But a lot of it depends on the player."

Fitzgerald, who had Boldin to learn from as a rookie in 2004, agrees with his teammate on how difficult it is to shine as a first-year wide receiver. And Fitzgerald was one of the better ones with 58 catches for 780 yards and eight touchdowns.

Fitzgerald said the biggest adjustment for him was seeing top-notch defenders every week, and most cornerbacks geared up to face him since he was a high draft pick from Pittsburgh.

"The speed of the game and the quality of competition from week in and week out," Fitzgerald said was the toughest part for him.

"I played in the Big East, and there's no Rutgers and there's no Syracuse (in the NFL).

Every week you're playing against the cream of the crop. There's no off weeks. You're going to get everybody's best shot every single week. You have to be able to raise your level every single week no matter what you did the week before."

Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin, who had 32 catches for 564 yards and five touchdowns as a rookie in 1988, said rookie wide receivers don't realize how good defensive backs are in the NFL. Irvin, who said he's fond of Crabtree and Giants rookie Hakeem Nicks in this year's class, said young receivers have a lot to learn.

"Most of the time when you come into the league, receivers are used to being able to run by defensive backs for maybe 2-3 yards and catching passes," Irvin said. "Once you get into the league, you're never going to be 2-3 yards in front of the other guy. Now you have to learn how to catch passes with that guy on you like that shirt's on you. But you still have to come down with that ball. The whole idea of all that contact and focusing on the http://fantasynews.cbssports.com

ball, sometimes it's rough. There's also coming off the line of scrimmage, and that's rough also."

The good thing is most of the rookie wide receivers we spoke to are aware it's hard to succeed in their first year. They see the stats Boldin and Randy Moss (69 catches, 1,313 receiving yards, 17 touchdowns) put up as rookies and also what Eddie Royal (91 catches, 980 receiving yards, five touchdowns) and DeSean Jackson (62 catches, 912 receiving yards, two touchdowns) did last year and would love to emulate that.

But they also know the history of the game and are realistic.

"You have to be patient, that's the key," Heyward-Bey said. "As a receiver, we're always impatient. We're always trying to speed things up. You just have to be patient and let things come to you. If you have a rough rookie year you have to come back ready for the second year." Added Giants rookie wide receiver Ramses Barden: "Next to quarterback, I think receiver is the hardest position to master and learn. Being a wide receiver, you have to know every wide receiver position and all the adjustments. Any given play can have eight different options. It just depends on what the defense does. You have to change and adjust on the fly while running full speed in a matter of seconds. It's a lot to learn and a lot to put together in a short period of time."

What this means for Fantasy owners is you shouldn't have rookie wide receivers rated too high on your draft board. There will be some players who have breakout seasons and even play to the level of Royal and Jackson or better, but consider those players as reserves who shine and not someone to target with an early-round pick.

The rookie receivers we like this year based on talent and opportunity are Harvin, Crabtree, Brian Robiskie in Cleveland, Jeremy Maclin in Philadelphia and Nicks. But Heyward-Bey, Britt and Barden could also make an impact.

And even though the rookies realize putting up huge stats as a first-year wide receiver is tough, that doesn't mean they aren't going to try.

"My job is to try to avoid that," Nicks said. "I feel like I'm going to make an impact. It feels great to be a part of this class. We're ready to take off."

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The following is a list of notable rookie wide receivers from the past 10 years. Anquan Boldin holds the rookie record for most catches in a season with 101, and Randy Moss holds the rookie record for most touchdowns with 17. Boldin and Moss are second and third, respectively, for most receiving yards gained by a rookie behind Houston's Bill Groman in 1960 (1,473).

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Eddie Royal, Broncos DeSean Jackson, Eagles Dwayne Bowe, Chiefs Marques Colston, Saints Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Roy E. Williams, Lions Michael Clayton, Bucs Andre Johnson, Texans Anquan Boldin, Cardinals Randy Moss, Vikings

91 catches, 980 rec. yards, five TDs 62 catches, 912 rec. yards, two TDs 70 catches, 995 rec. yards, five TDs 70 catches, 1,038 rec. yards, eight TDs 58 catches, 780 rec. yards, eight TDs 54 catches, 817 rec. yards, eight TDs 80 catches, 1,193 rec. yards, seven TDs 66 catches, 976 rec. yards, four TDs 101 catches, 1,377 rec. yards, eight TDs 69 catches, 1,313 rec. yards, 17 TDs

2007 2006 2004

2003 1998

Worth drafting Percy Harvin, Vikings College: Florida Pick: No. 22 overall Harvin should be the top rookie wide receiver this year because of his versatility. He will get his share of catches, but he will also touch the ball out of the backfield and on plenty of screens. The Vikings should be smart enough to use Harvin like he was with the Gators, when he was a threat to score every time he touched the ball. He's worth drafting as a No. 4 Fantasy option with a late-round pick no matter who the quarterback is in Minnesota.

2008 stats (college): 40 catches, 644 receiving yards, seven touchdowns, 659 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 39 catches, 530 receiving yards, four touchdowns, 179 rushing yards, one touchdown Michael Crabtree, 49ers College: Texas Tech Pick: No. 10 overall Crabtree has the potential to be the best player of this draft class -- regardless of position -- if several things go his way. He needs to stay healthy, and this foot issue coming into training camp is a concern. The 49ers need to pick and stay with the right quarterback, preferably Shaun Hill. And he needs to get on the field right away and learn. Crabtree will likely take some time to be 100 percent, which could slow his development. It's best to view Crabtree as a No. 4 Fantasy option this year worth a late-round pick.

2008 stats (college): 97 catches, 1,165 receiving yards, 19 touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 58 catches, 755 receiving yards, five touchdowns Brian Robiskie, Browns College: Ohio State Pick: No. 36 overall Robiskie has plenty of things in his favor with his size (6-foot-3), speed and polished skill. His father, Terry, has been a wide receivers coach for years in the NFL, and it shows in his son's route running. Robiskie also goes to Cleveland, which is looking for help at wide receiver opposite Braylon Edwards. Robiskie will face some competition from fellow rookie Mohamed Massaquoi and veterans David Patten and Mike Furrey, but look for Robiskie to start. He's worth drafting with a late-round pick as a No. 4 option.

2008 stats (college): 42 catches, 535 receiving yards, eight touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 46 catches, 608 receiving yards, four touchdowns Jeremy Maclin, Eagles College: Missouri Pick: No. 19 overall Maclin is a good example of a receiver who can excel as a rookie with teammate DeSean Jackson. Last year, Donovan McNabb showed faith in Jackson, and he could do the same thing with Maclin this year. Maclin also has the chance to start right away, which would increase his value.

The Eagles throw the ball as much as any team in the NFL, which should give Maclin the opportunity to be productive. He's worth drafting as a No. 4 Fantasy option with a late-round pick.

2008 stats (college): 102 catches, 1,260 receiving yards, 13 touchdowns, 375 rushing yards, four touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 43 catches, 621 receiving yards, four touchdowns, 76 rushing yards, one touchdown Hakeem Nicks, Giants College: North Carolina Pick: No. 29 overall The Giants don't have a good history with rookie wide receivers, especially recently with Sinorice Moss, Steve Smith and Mario Manningham.

Those are the receivers Nicks will compete with for playing time, along with Domenik Hixon and fellow rookie Ramses Barden. But since Eli Manning needs someone to throw to with Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer gone, Nicks has a shot to be a playmaker early on. That gives him value with a late-round pick in seasonal formats.

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Worth keeping an eye on Darrius Heyward-Bey, Raiders College: Maryland Pick: No. 7 overall The Raiders took Heyward-Bey as the first receiver in the NFL Draft, which immediately put the spotlight on the speedster from Maryland. If JaMarcus Russell can get the ball downfield on a consistent basis, Heyward-Bey should have the chance to make plays. He will likely be the No. 3 receiver for Oakland behind Johnnie Lee Higgins and Chaz Schilens, but Heyward-Bey should get on the field more than fellow rookie Louis Murphy and even veteran Javon Walker. In deep formats, spend a late-round pick on Heyward-Bey, but don't count on him in leagues where receptions count. His best asset is as a deep threat.

2008 stats (college): 42 catches, 609 receiving yards, five touchdowns, 202 rushing yards, one touchdown 2009 projected stats: 38 catches, 557 receiving yards, three touchdowns Kenny Britt, Titans College: Rutgers Pick: No. 30 overall When you're looking at future potential, Britt is a great option. He has the size (6-foot-4) and athletic ability to be a star in the NFL. But the Titans passing game, led by Kerry Collins, won't help his stats this year. He's expected to compete for the No. 3 receiver spot behind Justin Gage and Nate Washington, but the Titans run the ball too much and rely on their tight ends to consider Britt as a good Fantasy wide receiver. He's worth a late-round flier in deep formats this season.

2008 stats (college): 87 catches, 1,371 receiving yards, seven touchdowns, 75 rushing yards, one touchdown 2009 projected stats: 35 catches, 442 receiving yards, three touchdowns Ramses Barden, Giants College: Cal Poly Pick: No. 85 overall Forget what the projected stats say for Barden this year, he's going to have the opportunity to find the end zone quite a bit if the Giants use him the right way. He's a giant at 6-foot-6 and has the best chance to replace the departed Plaxico Burress as a red-zone target. Eli Manning should look for Barden often near the end zone, and he could also make some plays all over the field. The Giants need help at wide receiver, which is why Barden is worth a look in deep Fantasy formats.

2008 stats (college): 67 catches, 1,257 receiving yards, 18 touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 16 catches, 221 receiving yards, one touchdown Austin Collie, Colts College: Brigham Young Pick: No. 127 overall This is another example where the projected stats could be skewed if Collie wins the No. 3 receiving spot in a battle with Roy Hall and Pierre Garcon. The Colts' third receiver has been pretty successful in the Peyton Manning era, and Collie has the talent to earn the job and catch plenty of passes. He was a solid player in college, and if Manning likes throwing him the ball, he could turn into a great Fantasy option. You always want wide receivers with good quarterbacks, and Collie has one of the best in Manning.

2008 stats (college): 106 catches, 1,538 receiving yards, 15 touchdowns 2009 projected stats: five catches, 71 receiving yards

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The top rookie runner in 2009 will be ...?

By Jamey Eisenberg Tell Jamey your opinion!

Donald Brown doesn't want to hear about the rookie running back class of 2008. It doesn't mean anything to him how successful they were.

Brown, a rookie running back for the Colts, is only worried about himself and the class of 2009. He said this year's group of rookie running backs -- which is led by Brown, Beanie Wells in Arizona and Knowshon Moreno in Denver -- can be just as good.

"I'm excited about the opportunity," Brown said recently in an interview with CBSSports.com at the NFL Rookie Symposium. "I'm not worried about that (class). I don't live in the past. I don't worry about the future. I live in the now."

The now for Brown and his classmates should be to live up to what last year's class was able to produce. Just look at the stats.

In a standard-scoring league, five of the top 24 running backs from last year were rookies: Matt Forte (No. 3), Steve Slaton (No. 7), Chris Johnson (No. 12), Kevin Smith (No. 19) and Jonathan Stewart (No. 24). In the top 50, Tim Hightower (No. 33), Darren McFadden (No. 44) and Peyton Hillis (No. 49) also crack the list. And at times last year Fantasy owners were starting Ray Rice, Felix Jones, Tashard Choice, Jamaal Charles and BenJarvus Green-Ellis.

With Forte, Slaton, Johnson, Smith and Stewart among the elite running backs last year and the overall success of the 2008 class, Fantasy owners are going to count on this year's crop of rookies also. But are there as many quality Fantasy options in this year's group?

"We're all going to be very successful," Wells said at the symposium. "We're all hard workers. And we all know what it's going to take to be successful at this level."

Added Moreno: "It just depends on your opportunity that you have with your team.

Guys last year had the opportunity to be successful. It's still too early right now. We still have camp, and we have to see how that goes. I'm just looking forward to that."

Last year, Fantasy owners looked at McFadden as the best rookie running back, but toe injuries ruined his first season.

Stewart and Smith lived up to expectations, but Forte, Slaton and Johnson were better than advertised.

This year, the best rookie running back will likely come from Brown, Moreno or Wells based on their draft selection, opportunity and the offense each plays in. In our opinion, Wells is the best Fantasy option, followed by Brown and then Moreno. LeSean McCoy and Shonn Greene will also be spot starters for Fantasy owners, and don't be surprised if Andre Brown, Glen Coffee, James Davis or Rashad Jennings play a significant role for a week or two.

The reason we stand behind Wells is the fact that he should start right away ahead of Hightower and has the chance to be an every-down back, which is why Arizona drafted him in the first round of the NFL Draft.

He plays in an explosive offense and knows he has to improve his receiving skills to fit in 100 percent with the Cardinals.

"It's going to be a big part of playing with the Cardinals since we throw the ball a lot," said Wells, who played at Ohio State. "It's something I feel that I can do. I just didn't do it a lot in college, but I'm excited about it."

Wells is also looking forward to the competition with Hightower for the starting job. But Wells expects to be a big factor this season.

"That's definitely my plan from Day 1 is to get in there and learn as much as I can and eventually take over that starting job and become very productive," Wells said. "I just want to play my role and be a dominant force on offense."

Brown wasn't as adamant about his role, which will likely be shared with Joseph Addai.

But since Addai struggled last year in tandem with Dominic Rhodes and is also coming off knee surgery this offseason, Brown should get an opportunity to make plays with the Colts.

The Colts don't usually spend high draft picks on offensive players to sit them on the bench, and Brown was a first-round selection.

"I'm just looking to go in and contribute any way possible and help the team out," said Brown, who played at UConn. "I just want to put my best effort forward every day. ... I'm not worried about being the starter, being the backup or being a third-down back. I'm just worried about going in and helping any way I can."

of Georgia. But Moreno also will have plenty of competition for carries with Correll Buckhalter and LaMont Jordan, and he could share playing time with Hillis and Ryan Torain as well.

Moreno said the other running backs in Denver have helped him to learn the playbook, and he wants the chance to be the starter. But Moreno, unlike Wells, wasn't openly campaigning for the job.

"Those things come with time," Moreno said.

"It's too early to think about those things. The best thing I can do right now is just keep on working to make myself and my team better and let everything else fall into place. It's too early to think about starting."

McCoy, a second-round pick out of Pittsburgh, could end up as a great Fantasy option in Philadelphia with Brian Westbrook coming off ankle surgery this offseason. And Greene, a third-round pick out of Iowa, will likely see his share of carries with the Jets while sharing the ball with Thomas Jones and Leon Washington.

Jets coach Rex Ryan has already said Greene will be used as a fourth-quarter running back, which means he could be carrying the ball when opposing defenses are tired and the Jets are trying to run out the clock.

"I think it plays well into how I play the game of football -- very tough, down-and-dirty and grind time, fourth quarter time," Greene said.

"I like it a lot. I think that's what football is all about, getting down in the trenches between the tackles. But whatever else they need for me to do I'm willing to do."

As for late-round sleepers, keep an eye on Coffee, who was a third-round pick out of Alabama. The 49ers want someone to help Frank Gore, and Coffee has the chance to also be a factor in short-yardage situations near the goal line.

Coffee said his goal is to surprise people this year, and he thinks that will happen with the 49ers.

"They want to run the ball first," Coffee said.

"That's the approach they want to have.

Frank is a great running back that I can learn from. He's so smooth when he runs, and when I run I try to make the ground tremble."

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Andre Brown, who was drafted in the fourth round out of North Carolina State, could also get some touches behind Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw with the Giants, and Davis, a sixth-round pick from Clemson, could get a look if Jamal Lewis falters and Jerome Harrison is unable to take over in

Cleveland. The Jaguars are also looking for backup options behind Maurice Jones-Drew, which is why Jennings, a seventh-round pick out of Liberty, is worth a look.

This year's rookie running back class has a long way to go to be as potent as last year's

class. But the potential is there if Wells, Brown and Moreno live up to early expectations and a few others end up as surprise options. This could be another year where rookie running backs shine, which would make Fantasy owners happy once again.

Must-have options Beanie Wells, Cardinals College: Ohio State Pick: No. 31 overall Wells is expected to share carries with Tim Hightower, but Wells should get the majority of touches. He is a big back at 6-foot-1, 237 pounds, and his only deficiency playing with the Cardinals could be his receiving ability. But Wells said that aspect of his game is coming along fine. We like Wells as a No. 3 Fantasy option coming into the year with the chance to see his value rise right away. He's worth a pick beginning in Round 4 in all formats.

2008 stats (college): 1,197 rushing yards, eight touchdowns, eight catches, 47 receiving yards 2009 projected stats: 985 rushing yards, six touchdowns, 12 catches, 103 receiving yards Donald Brown, Colts College: Connecticut Pick: No. 27 overall Joseph Addai remains the starter for the Colts, but we saw last year that Addai might not be a legitimate starter. His backup last year was Dominic Rhodes, who was the better Fantasy option. Now, we're not saying you should draft Brown ahead of Addai. But there's a chance Brown can be useful in Fantasy leagues right away and could be the eventual replacement for Addai if he continues to struggle. Consider Brown a No. 3 Fantasy option coming into the season with the chance to start if Addai falters, and draft Brown beginning in Round 5.

2008 stats (college): 2,083 rushing yards, 18 touchdowns, 21 catches, 125 receiving yards 2009 projected stats: 857 rushing yards, six touchdowns, 18 catches, 166 receiving yards

Solid choices Knowshon Moreno, Broncos College: Georgia Pick: No. 12 overall Moreno has a lot to prove as the first running back taken in the NFL Draft and the first draft pick for new coach Josh McDaniels. And Moreno, who appeared small in person at the NFL Rookie Symposium despite being listed at 5-foot-11, 205 pounds, will also have to beat out LaMont Jordan and Correll Buckhalter for playing time. He has plenty of talent to be successful, but he just needs to get enough touches. We think, in time, Moreno will live up to the hype, but don't reach for him too high on Draft Day. If you can get Moreno as a No. 3 Fantasy option around Round 6 then that's good value in all leagues.

2008 stats (college): 1,400 rushing yards, 16 touchdowns, 33 catches, 392 receiving yards, two touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 878 rushing yards, five touchdowns, 27 catches, 250 receiving yards, one touchdown

LeSean McCoy, Eagles College: Pittsburgh Pick: No. 53 overall With Brian Westbrook coming off ankle surgery this offseason, McCoy has the chance to play right away. And as we know, Westbrook typically misses at least one or two games every year. Westbrook missed two games last year and was banged up during the season, which allowed former backup Correll Buckhalter to gain 693 total yards and four touchdowns. Plan on drafting McCoy as a low-end No. 3 Fantasy running back around Round 8 or 9, and he should be considered a handcuff option to Westbrook.

2008 stats (college): 1,488 rushing yards, 21 touchdowns, 32 catches, 305 receiving yards 2009 projected stats: 526 rushing yards, three touchdowns, 33 catches, 251 receiving yards, two touchdowns Shonn Greene, Jets College: Iowa Pick: No. 65 overall Whenever you hear "fourth-quarter weapon" attached to a running back who scored 20 touchdowns in college and is built like a tank at 5-foot11, 227 pounds, you should get excited. Greene has a great opportunity with the Jets, who are looking for an eventual replacement for Thomas Jones and possibly Leon Washington as well. It appears like the Jets will give Greene plenty of touches, especially in the fourth quarter, and he will give Fantasy owners value as a No. 4 option. Look for Greene to be drafted around Round 9 or 10.

2008 stats (college): 1,850 rushing yards, 20 touchdowns, eight catches, 49 receiving yards 2009 projected stats: 512 rushing yards, three touchdowns, six catches, 38 receiving yards

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Late-round value Andre Brown, Giants College: North Carolina State Pick: No. 129 overall Brown has the chance to compete with Ahmad Bradshaw to help replace the departed Derrick Ward as the No. 2 running back behind Brandon Jacobs. Bradshaw has the inside edge, but he was unable to outplay Ward last year. The Giants drafted Brown for a reason, and he's excited about his role. "I'm a scatback compared to Brandon Jacobs so that's what they're trying to get me into because I can catch the ball real well out of the backfield," Brown said at the rookie symposium. Brown should be the third Giants running back drafted behind Jacobs and Bradshaw, but he's worth a late-round pick in deep leagues.

2008 stats (college): 767 rushing yards, seven touchdowns, 29 catches, 309 receiving yards, two touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 262 rushing yards, one touchdown, 18 catches, 132 receiving yards Glen Coffee, 49ers College: Alabama Pick: No. 74 overall The 49ers were looking for a running back to pair with Frank Gore, and Coffee is a great option. He has a strong build at 6-feet, 209 pounds and said when he runs he makes "the ground tremble." The 49ers will likely lean on Coffee to spell Gore at times, and he plans to make the most of however many carries he can get. He could get short-yardage touches, which could translate into him becoming a touchdown vulture, but we consider Coffee just a No. 4 Fantasy option on Draft Day. In deeper leagues, spend a late-round pick on him, and he's a great handcuff option for Gore.

2008 stats (college): 1,383 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns, 16 catches, 118 receiving yards, one touchdown 2009 projected stats: 373 rushing yards, one touchdown, 11 catches, 92 receiving yards James Davis, Browns College: Clemson Pick: No. 195 overall Jamal Lewis is on his last legs at 30 and battling bumps and bruises this offseason, and Jerome Harrison is unproven as his backup. That could open the door for Davis to be successful in a limited role this year and prove himself for a job down the road. Davis could turn into Steve Slaton this season. Last year, Slaton was behind an aging Ahman Green and the injury-prone Chris Brown before coming out of nowhere. Don't expect Davis to have as much success as Slaton, but he could be worth a late-round flier in deep formats if Lewis and Harrison struggle in training camp.

2008 stats (college): 751 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns, 14 catches, 123 receiving yards 2009 projected stats: 235 rushing yards, one touchdown, two catches, 15 receiving yards Rashad Jennings, Jaguars College: Liberty Pick: No. 250 overall The Jaguars have said Jennings will compete with Greg Jones to be the No. 2 running back behind Maurice Jones-Drew. That's an important role because Jennings or Jones will get carries and is the handcuff option to Jones-Drew. Remember, Fred Taylor was a big factor in Jacksonville's offense, and Jennings is better suited to replace him than Jones, who is a bigger back. If you draft Jones-Drew, spend a lateround pick on Jennings, and if you're looking for solid value with a late-round pick then grab Jennings in deep leagues.

2008 stats (college): 1,507 rushing yards, 17 touchdowns, 24 catches, 190 receiving yards, two touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 149 rushing yards, two catches, 15 receiving yards

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Don't be scared to draft Brady in '09

By Dave Richard Tell Dave your opinion!

Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard didn't mean to change the fortunes of millions of Fantasy owners -- not to mention several NFL players -- when he crashed into Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's left knee in Week 1 last season.

"It was really an accident," said Pollard. "I can't change what happened. I can't do anything but pray for him and hope he has a speedy recovery."

It's been over 10 months since the injury, and the time has come for Fantasy owners to reevaluate Brady. Can we trust such an important piece of a Fantasy team after such a major surgery?

The question's been on our mind since Sept.

7, when Brady limped off the field and into the locker room. The time has come to answer it.

Usually tight-lipped about their players' injuries, the Patriots have seen information flow about Brady's recovery from a torn ACL and MCL since he had surgery on it in October. That included word of a second surgery he had to have to clean up an infection stemming from the first procedure, and a cautionary report that suggested that Brady was behind in his rehab (a competing report suggested the opposite). Brady finally spoke out in February and said that his knee was well on the road to recovery.

But the biggest indication that Brady's knee was going to be OK came directly from the Patriots organization when they traded his backup, Matt Cassel, to Kansas City in late February. By doing so, the team essentially admitted that they were comfortable with Brady's progress from the injury. Had they not been OK with Brady's status, the Patriots might not have traded Cassel, or would have signed a suitable replacement -- something they didn't do.

Two months later, Patriots coach Bill Belichick even got in on spreading the good word when he closed a press conference by sharing his thoughts on his quarterback. "Tom's been doing well," Belichick said. "He's been doing his offseason work without any limitations, so he seems to be doing fine." Since then, Brady has taken part in multiple offseason practices with the team and has reportedly thrown the ball while stationary, on the run and in the rain. While he even described his practice

throws as rusty, the mere fact that he's able to participate is a big plus.

"I've been playing football for a long time so you don't have to relearn how to do anything, you just have to go out and try to be sharp," Brady said in late May. "It takes a lot of reps and a lot of throwing. You see the defense and you make the throws and there are adjustments you have to make on the field.

The football part and understanding our offense -- I mean, obviously, I have a good understanding of that -- it's just a matter of putting it together at a different speed than you can go out and practice in the bubble in March and April. It's nice when team activities are on the field and there's blitzes and you can signal guys and something happens and a guy slips on a route and now you have to throw to a different player. Those are the things that you've got to sharpen up. There's a lot of training camp practices. There's probably 50 training camp practices that we'll have and I think each one of those will be valuable for all of us. I'm looking forward to those because I haven't had the opportunity to do that in quite a while."

While Brady's injury was serious, the reality is that many big-name quarterbacks have rebounded from torn knee ligaments well -and with less recovery time.

Following the 2005 regular season, Carson Palmer tore his left ACL in a January playoff game vs. the Steelers. Donovan McNabb tore his right ACL in Week 11 of the 2006 season against the Titans. Philip Rivers tore his right ACL in the 2007 Divisional Playoffs at Indianapolis, then had surgery and played again the following week at New England before undergoing the major procedure typically following the tear.

All three came back to start for their clubs in Week 1 the following season. And all three did exceptionally well.

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positions have also returned sooner than expected. That suggests that the rehab and therapy associated with healing from knee injuries is getting better, and Brady more than likely witnessed this first-hand. Moreover, Brady has had far more time than all three of these other passers had to get ready for their upcoming seasons.

But those three quarterbacks don't regularly target Randy Moss and Wes Welker as part of an aggressive passing offense. Sure, the Patriots added Fred Taylor to their deep corps of good-but-not-great running backs, but if the 2007 and 2008 seasons are indicative of anything, it's that this team is willing to pass.

On their march to Super Bowl XLII, Brady and his backups totaled 586 pass attempts, and last year New England totaled 534 tosses, with just 11 belonging to No. 12. Eighteen different NFL clubs had fewer attempts in each of the last two seasons.

So don't expect the Patriots to become a running team just because they want to protect Brady's knee. The fact is that they wouldn't put him on the field if he wasn't ready to play. More than likely, they think he's ready to go, and he thinks he'll be ready as well.

If they're confident, you should be too.

Remember, Brady might be one year removed from ACL surgery, but he's two years removed from his monster 2007 campaign where he completed nearly 70 percent of his passes for 4,806 yards with 50 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Last year many Fantasy owners clamored for his services and suffered. Why shouldn't it be the same this year? He's rested, healed and ready to leave it all on the field as a top-flight starting Fantasy passer.

"Talk is cheap. I could sit here and tell you guys that I'm going to play until I'm 80, but that doesn't matter," Brady said when asked about how confident he was that he'll be the same player before his injury. "I'm going to do the best that I can do and I'm going to try to be the best leader and the best teammate and supporter of the guys on my team -- it's something I've always enjoyed doing. I'm grateful to have that chance and to be out here. I can't wait to get out and start playing games."

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Will DeAngelo be one-and-done in 2009?

By Dave Richard Tell Dave your opinion!

Many Fantasy owners have dubbed Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams with the "one-year wonder" label. They're hesitant to build their Fantasy rosters around him. They don't trust him to be ultra-productive like he was in 2008.

In one sense, they're correct to do so -- Williams' 1,515-rush-yard, 20-total-touchdown campaign was easily the best of his career. Before his third season, Williams totaled 1,218 rush yards on 265 carries with seven total scores (five rushing). Indeed, Williams wondered for one year.

But Williams was never the lead dog in Carolina like he was last year. He spent 2006 and 2007 as the understudy to DeShaun Foster, splitting reps and not getting a ton of work. He topped 10 carries in just 12 of his first 32 contests, giving him no chance to regularly get into the flow of a game or a full season.

We all know what happened when Foster left the Panthers. Thing is, Williams has not only been consistent year-in and year-out, but improving his game in each of his three years. As a rookie, he averaged 4.1 yards per carry, a total that bumped up to 5.1 yards in his second year and 5.5 yards in 2008. What makes those averages even more impressive is that he's tacked on more carries in three consecutive seasons (121 as a rookie, 144 as a sophomore, 273 last year). Following a stat-packed collegiate career at Memphis and three years at the pro level, you cannot deny that Williams is no one-year wonder when it comes to running the football with a high level of consistency.

He's also surrounded by a mammoth offensive line, which is a common thread in the success of any running back. The Panthers have bookend tackles in Jordan Gross and Jeff Otah and one of the best guards in the league in Travelle Wharton. Those guys up front not only paved the way for Williams to run wild last year, but they also yielded huge stats for Jonathan Stewart, a testament to the work they do. You can bet a basket of Carolina barbecue that the Panthers will utilize that line again this season.

So on the field and in his jersey, Williams has the potential to match what he did in 2008. But there are some other factors that work against him.

One of those factors? History. Williams joined some exclusive company when he totaled 20 touchdowns last year. Before 2008, there were 22 different occasions where a running back scored at least that many in a single season. Of the 22, only four scored more touchdowns the following season (Shaun Alexander, 2004-05; Priest Holmes, 2002-03; Emmitt Smith 1994-95; LaDainian Tomlinson, 2005-06). Additionally, four of the 22 got hurt the following year.

Player LaDainian Tomlinson Shaun Alexander Priest Holmes Marshall Faulk Emmitt Smith Priest Holmes John Riggins Terrell Davis O.J. Simpson Chuck Foreman Emmitt Smith Terry Allen Jim Brown Marshall Faulk Larry Johnson Joe Morris Shaun Alexander Eric Dickerson Ahman Green Leroy Kelly Gale Sayers LaDainian Tomlinson DeAngelo Williams * - significantly injured ** - retired

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The silver lining here is that a whopping 16 of the 22 posted at least 10 touchdowns the following season with adequate yardage totals. Though every case is different, you can look at these running backs and see the similarities they have with Williams -- versatile, fast and strengthened by an effective offensive line.

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Another obstacle in Williams' way is the Panthers' schedule, which is tougher this year.

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In 2008, the Panthers rolled up on the downtrodden defenses of the AFC West and NFC North, and in those games Williams totaled 747 yards (45.6 pct. of total yards) and 11 touchdowns (55 pct. of total TDs). In 2009, the Panthers have dates with the AFC East and NFC East, two of the toughest divisions in the league. So instead of facing the Raiders, Chiefs, Broncos and winless Lions, Williams will see the likes of the Patriots, Dolphins, Cowboys and Albert Haynesworth-led Redskins. There are only six semi-soft spots on the schedule this year (two against New Orleans, two against Tampa Bay, vs. Buffalo and at Arizona), and Weeks 13 through 16 might be a killer. Even his first-quarter schedule is tough on the eyes, especially with a Week 4 bye lingering early (his bye was in Week 9 last year).

But perhaps the biggest problem with owning Williams in 2009 is that he'll still be sharing carries with Jonathan Stewart. We saw Williams take in just over 100 more total touches than Stewart last season, and we'd be surprised to see the same thing now simply because Stewart is in his second campaign and won't be handled with kid gloves.

Moreover, Williams' touchdowns were piled on in November and December, months where Stewart might have been plagued with a run-in with the rookie wall judging by his scoring tally (15 for Williams, five for Stewart). No such thing for Stewart this year.

And if you're considering both running backs to ensure your cut of the Panthers run game, it'll cost you -- Williams has been a regular member of the Top 15 in drafts while Stewart has steadily gone between Rounds 5 and 6. So it'll cost you two of your first five or six picks to get both. Thus, backing up Williams properly is another strike against him in 2009.

Williams is going to be interesting to watch this year. He's got the speed, ability, track record and offensive line to at least match the 10-plus touchdown production of the 16 runners who previously totaled 20 scores in a season. But he's also got a nightmare schedule and a fellow running back to put a wet blanket on his potential. Even if you play it safe and consider Williams to fall back to around 10 touchdowns and 1,300 total yards, he's still going to register as one of the best Fantasy rushers this year when it's all said and done.

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Don't waste those final-round picks in '09

By Jamey Eisenberg Tell Jamey your opinion!

Everyone knows what they're getting in the first few rounds of a draft. You take the top talent on the board and hope Tom Brady doesn't get injured and LaDainian Tomlinson isn't a bust.

While the top picks will usually lead you to the Fantasy playoffs, it's your late-round steals and players you add off the waiver wire that help you win championships. Just look at last year.

If you drafted or picked up players like quarterbacks Kurt Warner, Matt Ryan or Tyler Thigpen, running backs Steve Slaton, Derrick Ward or Pierre Thomas and wide receivers Steve Breaston, Lance Moore or Antonio Bryant, you were probably successful at the end of the season.

They all finished as potential starters in every league.

Now it's time to point out some potential late-round steals for you this year. You should always use your last pick on a kicker no matter the format, but these are players worth drafting with one of your final-round selections.

If you have that extra roster spot to burn, these are players who could end up making the difference for your team in 2009 ...

Quarterbacks Marc Bulger, St. Louis Bulger might have lost Torry Holt this offseason, but he inherits a new West Coast offense, which should help him get the ball out quicker and make plays. He still plays in the defenseless NFC West, and his receiving corps might surprise you with Donnie Avery, Laurent Robinson and Keenan Burton (don't forget Steven Jackson out of the backfield as well). Bulger's not a starting Fantasy option anymore, but he's worth drafting as a No. 2 quarterback with the chance he could have a bounce-back year.

2008 stats: 2,727 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, 13 interceptions, 41 rushing yards, four fumbles 2009 projected stats: 3,016 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 41 rushing yards, two fumbles Trent Edwards, Buffalo Edwards gains a tremendous asset in Terrell Owens, who has reached double digits in touchdowns in four of the past five seasons.

Along with Lee Evans, that's as good a tandem as any team in the league aside from Arizona. The passing game should take off for the Bills this year, including the addition of rookie tight end Shawn Nelson. This is also Edwards' third year in the NFL, so he should be ready for the next step in his maturation as a starter. Remember, the past two years we've seen quarterbacks come out of nowhere to star for Fantasy owners, and Edwards could be that player this year.

2008 stats: 2,669 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, 117 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, five fumbles 2009 projected stats: 2,993 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 67 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, two fumbles David Garrard, Jacksonville Every year Garrard is underrated, and every year he finishes among the best Fantasy

quarterbacks. The stats aren't flashy, but they are productive. Garrard still doesn't have a quality receiving corps, but the addition of Torry Holt should help along with the improvement of Mike Walker. Having Maurice Jones-Drew on the field for every down will also help, as should the beefed up offensive line with rookies Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton and veteran Tra Thomas. Garrard also lost 20 pounds to improve his mobility, and he remains one of the best No. 2 Fantasy quarterbacks on the market.

2008 stats: 3,620 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, 13 interceptions, 322 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, three fumbles 2009 projected stats: 2,866 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, 13 interceptions, 188 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, three fumbles Shaun Hill, San Francisco Hill was one of our favorite sleepers before getting Michael Crabtree in the draft, and that just put him over the top. He's still a No. 2 Fantasy option, but he should be on the top of your list. Isaac Bruce remains a quality wide receiver, and hopefully Vernon Davis can show some signs of life. Hill also has some nice complementary receivers in Josh Morgan, Brandon Jones and Jason Hill. Last year, Shaun Hill proved to be a solid addition for Fantasy owners when he took over for the 49ers. With a full year, he could finish among the top quarterbacks in the league.

2008 stats: 2,046 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, eight interceptions, 115 rushing yards, two touchdowns, one fumble 2009 projected stats: 3,305 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, 18 interceptions, 87 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, four fumbles

in Josh McDaniels and he goes to a division with poor pass defenses in the AFC West.

Jay Cutler put up tremendous stats for the Broncos last year, and while we're not suggesting Orton will play like Cutler, he has the same tools at his disposal. There's no doubt you should draft Orton in every league.

2008 stats: 2,979 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 49 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, five fumbles 2009 projected stats: 3,336 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, 16 interceptions, 41 rushing yards, three fumbles

Running Backs Andre Brown, New York Giants The Giants have a huge void with Derrick Ward now in Tampa Bay. Ahmad Bradshaw will likely assume the No. 2 role behind Brandon Jacobs, but don't be surprised if Brown steals the job from Bradshaw. Brown played well at North Carolina State, and the Giants drafted him in the fourth round. With Jacobs' injury history, it's not a stretch to see Brown and Bradshaw splitting time for several games this season. Remember, Ward rushed for over 1,000 yards last year, so there's plenty of production to go around, and Brown could be the one assuming that role.

2008 stats (college): 767 rushing yards, seven touchdowns, 29 catches, 309 receiving yards, two touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 262 rushing yards, one touchdown, 18 catches, 132 receiving yards

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Michael Bush, Oakland On any other team, we could be talking about Bush as a No. 2 rusher and potential goalline back. With the Raiders, you never know what could happen, and they already have Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas. But Bush has the talent to explode for big stats if given an opportunity. That could happen with McFadden and Fargas being injury prone, and the Raiders just added arguably the best blocking fullback in the NFL with Lorenzo Neal. In last year's season-finale against Tampa Bay, Bush showed his ability with 27 carries for 177 yards and two touchdowns.

He is worth a late-round flier in case the Raiders wake up and realize Bush deserves carries on a weekly basis.

2008 stats: 419 rushing yards, three touchdowns, 19 catches, 162 receiving yards, one fumble 2009 projected stats: 449 rushing yards, three touchdowns, 26 catches, 211 receiving yards, one receiving touchdown, three fumbles

could always take some carries away from Barber to keep him fresh towards the end of the season.

2008 stats: 472 rushing yards, two touchdowns, 21 catches, 185 receiving yards 2009 projected stats: 442 rushing yards, two touchdowns, 12 catches, 93 receiving yards, one fumble Shonn Greene, New York Jets The Jets traded up to draft Greene in the third round from Iowa, and for obvious reasons. When you score 20 touchdowns in the Big Ten, people take notice. Greene is having a good offseason without even touching the ball with Thomas Jones and Leon Washington skipping workouts with contract issues. That will allow Greene to impress the coaching staff and earn more carries during the year. Don't be surprised if he's the goal-line back right away, and he's clearly the Jets choice to be the running back of the future. He's going to be a hot commodity in rookie drafts, but he's definitely worth a late-round pick in all seasonal leagues because he has plenty of upside.

2008 stats (college): 1,850 rushing yards, 20 touchdowns, eight catches, 49 yards 2009 projected stats: 425 rushing yards, three touchdowns, six catches, 38 receiving yards Edgerrin James, free agent James was released by the Cardinals this offseason after they drafted Beanie Wells. He is looking for a new job, and so far New Orleans has shown interest. If he signs with the Saints or another team, he could be a great addition at the end of your bench.

Remember, James was a catalyst for the Cardinals running game at the end of last season and the playoffs. And even though his career is near the end, James keeps himself in great shape and has done well avoiding injuries. For a couple of games this year, he could end up in your lineup if he lands with the right team.

2008 stats: 514 rushing yards, three touchdowns, 12 catches 85 yards, two fumbles 2009 projected stats: None

If given an opportunity, Michael Bush could emerge as a very valuable running back in Fantasy. (US Presswire)

Tashard Choice, Dallas Choice waited patiently for an opportunity last year behind Marion Barber and Felix Jones, and he finally got a chance when both got hurt. Choice ran well against Pittsburgh, the Giants, Baltimore and Philadelphia and proved he deserves carries this season.

Choice will be third-string again, but he should get on the field sooner this year, especially with the Cowboys lacking playmakers at wide receiver. Choice might have a better outlook as a runner between the tackles than Jones, and the Cowboys

Greg Jones, Jacksonville Jones is worth drafting in every league this year because he will benefit with Fred Taylor now in New England. Before Maurice JonesDrew emerged for the Jaguars, Jones was expected to be the scoring machine in Jacksonville. He was limited by knee injuries, but now Jones should see a boost in carries and production. He should be great in touchdown-only leagues, and he is a capable receiver out of the backfield. The Jaguars need playmakers, and Jones could fill the role if given the right amount of touches in the offense.

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2009 projected stats: 240 rushing yards, three touchdowns, 18 catches, 161 receiving yards, one touchdown, one fumble LaMont Jordan, Denver Jordan is part of a crowded backfield with rookie Knowshon Moreno, Correll Buckhalter, Ryan Torain and Peyton Hillis. But Jordan has potential even with Moreno expected to be the starter since new coach Josh McDaniels is going to lean on players familiar with his system. Make no mistake -- the Broncos are going to be running back by committee. McDaniels was New England's offensive coordinator last year when Jordan shared time with Sammy Morris, Laurence Maroney, Kevin Faulk and BenJarvus GreenEllis. By the end of the season, Jordan might not even see the field, but early in the season is when Jordan, 30, should do most of his damage.

2008 stats: 363 rushing yards, four touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 231 rushing yards, four touchdowns, five catches, 40 yards Jerome Harrison, Cleveland Coach Eric Mangini said Harrison could get carries on first and second down to help spell Jamal Lewis. Translation: There's a tandem now in Cleveland, and also don't count out rookie James Davis. Lewis will be 30 this year and is starting to show a decline in production. He's still the focal point of the running game, but Mangini had success with the Jets last season when he used Leon Washington in tandem with Thomas Jones.

Harrison has shown flashes of potential, and he gets the added bonus of being in a contract year. We wouldn't be surprised if Harrison started a few games as well.

2008 stats: 246 rushing yards, one touchdown, 12 catches, 116 receiving yards, one touchdown 2009 projected stats: 299 rushing yards, two touchdowns, 16 catches, 144 receiving yards, one touchdown Laurence Maroney, New England Maroney doesn't have a great outlook this year. He was bad last year before a shoulder injury ruined his season, and the Patriots brought in Fred Taylor to replace the departed LaMont Jordan instead of just relying on Maroney. It also appears that coach Bill Belichick isn't fond of Maroney, but he has too much talent to ignore. You can't go wrong with Maroney as a late-round pick in case he gets involved in the offense again like the end of 2007, but there's also Sammy Morris, Kevin Faulk and Taylor to share carries with, which will limit his production.

2008 stats: 93 rushing yards 2009 projected stats: 321 rushing yards, three touchdowns, four catches, 46 receiving yards

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Ray Rice, Baltimore The news of LeRon McClain moving to fullback allows the Ravens to give Rice more carries along with Willis McGahee. Rice was someone we liked a lot last year before McClain emerged and Rice was limited with injuries. Rice is a quality receiver out of the backfield, and he should do well in tandem with McGahee. He won't see many goal-line touches, but he has the ability to break long plays for touchdowns. And with McGahee's injury history, Rice could get plenty of carries this season as long as McClain remains in the fullback role.

2008 stats: 454 rushing yards, 33 catches, 272 receiving yards 2009 projected stats: 378 rushing yards, two touchdowns, 27 catches, 254 receiving yards, two touchdowns

Wide Receivers Miles Austin, Dallas The Cowboys are going to be looking for playmakers with Terrell Owens gone, and Austin should be the No. 3 wide receiver behind Roy Williams and Patrick Crayton.

You can bet Tony Romo will depend on players he feels comfortable with, and there seemed to be chemistry with Austin last year when he had two touchdowns in his first three games. He's a better deep threat than a possession receiver, but we expect Austin to fill either role. He should see a boost in production this season.

2008 stats: 13 catches, 278 receiving yards, three touchdowns, one fumble 2009 projected stats: 32 catches, 501 receiving yards, four touchdowns Deion Branch, Seattle Branch has to overcome his injury woes, and last year he was limited to eight games with knee and heel issues. But the Seahawks have a need for a wide receiver in the slot position with Bobby Engram now in Kansas City. Branch has the potential to reach his projected totals, which would make him a low-end No. 3 Fantasy wide receiver. He's also capable of reaching his totals in 2005 with New England when he caught 78 passes for 998 yards and five touchdowns. Branch is never going to be an elite Fantasy option, and his injuries push him down the draft board, but he's worth a late-round pick.

2008 stats: 30 catches, 412 receiving yards, four touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 58 catches, 787 receiving yards, five touchdowns, 46 rushing yards Plaxico Burress, free agent There are a lot of hurdles for Burress to get over before he can be considered a viable Fantasy option. But if he signs with a team, avoids a prison sentence and doesn't have to serve a lengthy suspension, there will be value here. Here's a scenario for you:

Depending on his trial, Burress signs with the Jets and is guaranteed to play eight games following a suspension.

He would immediately become a hot commodity off the waiver wire because of his talent. So if you have an extra roster spot and draft four quality receivers then take Burress as your No. 5 option and hope for the best.

2008 stats: 35 catches, 454 receiving yards, four touchdowns 2009 projected stats: None Austin Collie, Indianapolis The Colts are looking for someone to replace the departed Marvin Harrison, and Collie could be that guy. He was drafted in the fourth round out of BYU, and the Colts are already comparing him to former standout receiver Brandon Stokley. Collie has low expectations with the Colts prepared to rely on Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark and Anthony Gonzalez. If Peyton Manning starts to trust Collie early then you can expect him to make plays during the year. Collie is an underrated rookie with plenty of upside.

2008 stats (college): 106 catches, 1,538 receiving yards, 15 touchdowns 2009 projected stats: five catches, 71 receiving yards David Clowney, New York Jets This could be Clowney or Chansi Stuckey, as both will try to replace the departed Laveranues Coles. Both are third-year wide receivers this year, and both got off to great starts last year (Clowney in training camp, Stuckey early in the season). Brad Smith will be a factor as well, but Clowney and Stuckey are worth a look depending on what happens in the preseason. The Jets could still add a wide receiver to start opposite Jerricho Cotchery, but someone from this group will become Fantasy relevant depending on how quickly Mark Sanchez develops as a rookie quarterback.

2008 stats: one catch, 26 receiving yards 2009 projected stats: 12 catches, 167 receiving yards, one touchdown Johnnie Lee Higgins, Oakland Higgins came on strong at the end of last season with 12 catches for 174 yards and three touchdowns in his final three games.

He looks like the Raiders best wide receiver this year with Darrius Heyward-Bey and Louis Murphy never having played a game and Javon Walker (knee) still trying to get healthy.

Zach Miller and Darren McFadden are the best weapons in Oakland, but Higgins could be the third option. He's also entering his third year in the NFL, which is typically the year when wide receivers have a breakout season.

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James Jones, Green Bay Jones took a step back last year after a productive rookie season when he caught 47 passes for 676 yards and two touchdowns.

The Packers are also loaded at wide receiver with Greg Jennings, Donald Driver and Jordy Nelson. Still, Jones has plenty of talent, and the Packers will throw the ball often. Nelson is also worth a look here as the Packers are hoping one of these receivers will eventually replace Driver. We're not giving up on Jones just yet, and he's entering his third year in the NFL, so he could be ready for a breakout season.

2008 stats: 20 catches, 274 receiving yards, one touchdown 2009 projected stats: 28 catches, 370 receiving yards, three touchdowns Sidney Rice, Minnesota Rice may never be anything more than a redzone threat, but he has averaged a touchdown (eight) for every 5.6 catches (46) in his career. He's a big target at 6-foot-4, and he should get plenty of single coverage with Bernard Berrian and Percy Harvin and the presence of Adrian Peterson in the backfield. Rice is a great addition in touchdown-only leagues, but he should struggle in leagues where receptions count.

Still, this third-year wide receiver has the chance to play well and could reach double digits in touchdowns.

2008 stats: 15 catches, 141 receiving yards, four touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 33 catches, 438 receiving yards, three touchdowns Brian Robiskie, Cleveland Robiskie might be one of the most polished rookies entering the league this year as a second-round pick from Ohio State, and he has a chance to play right away with Donte Stallworth's legal problems. Robiskie will compete with fellow rookie Mohamed Massaquoi for playing time, but we like Robiskie better. Once the Browns figure out their quarterback spot with Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson (we expect Quinn to win the job), the passing game for Cleveland could be a surprise. The Browns also have to replace departed tight end Kellen Winslow, and Robiskie can help fill that void as well.

2008 stats (college): 42 catches, 535 receiving yards, eight touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 43 catches, 568 receiving yards, four touchdowns

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Steve Smith, New York Giants The Giants are hoping Smith has a big year in his third season with Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer both gone. Smith will likely see most of his time in the slot position with some combination of Domenik Hixon, Sinorice Moss and Hakeem Nicks on the outside. Smith will be tremendous in leagues where receptions count, and Eli Manning already has developed a comfort level with him. But Smith only has one touchdown in his career, and that's the only downside to his game entering this season.

2008 stats: 57 catches, 574 receiving yards, one touchdown, one fumble 2009 projected stats: 68 catches, 746 receiving yards, four touchdowns

Tight Ends Martellus Bennett, Dallas It's not often we'd recommend the No. 2 tight end on a team, but Bennett would be a starter for most clubs even though he's playing behind Jason Witten here. But with the Cowboys in need of help at wide receiver with Terrell Owens gone, don't be surprised if you see plenty of two tight end sets. Bennett is a solid red-zone target as evidenced by his four touchdowns last year, and Tony Romo is going to realize that Bennett has great hands and can make plays.

2008 stats: 20 catches, 283 receiving yards, four touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 27 catches, 325 receiving yards, five touchdowns

Brent Celek, Philadelphia Celek was impressive in a limited role last year, but he will start this season and should shine. The Eagles like using the tight end, especially in the red zone, and Celek is a big target at 6-foot-4. Rookie Cornelius Ingram could steal some catches, but the Eagles let L.J. Smith leave as a free agent for a reason.

In the playoffs, Celek had 19 catches for 151 yards and three touchdowns. You can count on Donovan McNabb continuing to look in Celek's direction often this year.

2008 stats: 27 catches, 318 receiving yards, one touchdown 2009 projected stats: 43 catches, 494 receiving yards, four touchdowns Zach Miller, Oakland The Raiders don't have much in terms of guaranteed production in their receiving game, but Miller was as close as it got to that last year. He had eight games with at least 50 yards receiving, and the only thing missing from his game is finding the end zone. That could change this year with an improved ground game and another year of development from quarterback JaMarcus Russell. The one thing Russell appears to know is if he needs a safe target, Miller will likely come up with the catch.

2008 stats: 56 catches, 778 receiving yards, one touchdown 2009 projected stats: 51 catches, 606 receiving yards, four touchdowns

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Visanthe Shiancoe, Minnesota If you missed the year Shiancoe had last year you missed quite a performance. He was among the league leaders in touchdowns at his position and should be poised for a breakout season. Along with Sidney Rice, Shiancoe will be a top target for the Vikings in the red zone. He should also see a boost in catches and receiving yards. The quarterback situation in Minnesota could determine how good Shiancoe will be this year, but he seems poised to take the next step in his career. He's also had a good offseason in terms of coming into camp in shape and ready to go.

2008 stats: 42 catches, 596 receiving yards, seven touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 51 catches, 621 receiving yards, five touchdowns Jeremy Shockey, New Orleans You remember Shockey? He used to be an elite tight end with the Giants before he was a bust in his first season with the Saints last year. Don't be afraid to draft Shockey this year because he should bounce back. Even though he failed to score a touchdown for the first time in his career, he still had 50 catches in an injury-plagued season. This year, he is spending the entire offseason with the team, and quarterback Drew Brees is hopeful that will help with their chemistry. Look for Shockey to turn things around, and he's worth a late-round pick.

2008 stats: 50 catches, 483 receiving yards, two fumbles 2009 projected stats: 42 catches, 449 receiving yards, four touchdowns

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The new value of some Fantasy veterans

By Dave Richard Tell Dave your opinion!

Pierre Thomas, RB, New Orleans Comment: The Saints were rumored to be enamored with Beanie Wells, but couldn't pick him at No. 14 and didn't have enough ammo to get back into Round 1 to get him.

That news is golden for Thomas, who should fulfill our expectations as the "pure" running back in the explosive Saints offense. Now if the Saints add a running back, it won't be someone they'll have a major financial commitment to or someone who could legitimately take a lot of touches away from Thomas. We still feel like he's a steal going in Round 3 or later in drafts.

Fans might consider the annual NFL Draft to be like Christmas, but NFL veterans likely look at it as the exact opposite. Their teams might not be giving them anything -- except possibly a pink slip.

For nearly every rookie drafted, a veteran will be cut. Notable names like Chris Perry, Larry Foote and Edgerrin James have already been cast into the free-agent player pool following the 2009 draft, and more are sure to follow between now and August.

It's not all bad for NFL veterans, though. The ones with job security, especially after the draft, actually benefit from having talent added to their side of the football. A new receiver or tight end is like a new toy for a quarterback. An infusion of offensive linemen is good for running backs and quarterbacks alike. There's always cause for optimism when a team adds some good talent.

Here are some veterans who gained or lost value following the 2009 draft:

Five who could shine Shaun Hill, QB, San Francisco Comment: Hill might be in for a battle for the starting job with Alex Smith, but we think the job is his so long as he doesn't fall on his face. That's great news for him since the 49ers not only added Michael Crabtree in the 2009 draft but are also rethinking their offensive strategy for the upcoming season. It was initially believed that the Niners would be a power running team with a limited pass attack, but the addition of Crabtree has changed that philosophy. Hill was impressive in the club's minicamp following the draft and should be even more appealing as a sleeper in drafts over the next few months.

Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jacksonville Comment: We'll admit this now: Even though we ranked Jones-Drew third overall among running backs before the draft, we were nervous about how his offensive line would shape up. Following the drafting of two quality linemen along with the signing of a veteran, we're no longer as concerned. Even though Jacksonville had other needs, improving the O-line with old workhorse Tra Thomas and rookies Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton speaks volumes to the committment they're going to make to JonesDrew this season. He's a rock solid Top 3 pick now.

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An improved offensive line and little competition means big things for JonesDrew. (US Presswire)

Eli Manning, QB, N.Y. Giants Comment: Replacing Plaxico Burress will be a tall order for the Giants, but they stook a nice step forward in selecting both Hakeem Nicks and Ramses Barden. Nicks might be more of a short-to-intermediary option with plenty of muscle while Barden is a Marques Colston clone in that he's lean, tall, from a small school and understated. Neither will replace Burress' awesome yardage and touchdown totals, but their combined efforts along with that of the other Giants receivers should do the trick, giving Manning a nice stat line by the end of the year. The additions of raw offensive tackle William Beatty and speed rusher Andre Brown also provides depth around Manning.

Donovan McNabb, QB, Philadelphia Comment: The Eagles knew they had to bowl over McNabb with offensive upgrades this offseason, but they truly out-did themselves. Not only did they draft receiver Jeremy Maclin to give the passing game an instant boost, and not only did they secure long-term prospects in LeSean McCoy and Cornelius Ingram, but they greatly improved their offensive line by dropping the second of their first-round picks in a package for mammoth left tackle Jason Peters. McNabb is truly surrounded with excellent talent and should have a shot to top his excellent 2008 totals so long as he can stay healthy for 16 games.

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Joseph Addai, RB, Indianapolis Comment: The drafting of Connecticut rusher Donald Brown in Round 1 will either ignite Addai into being a game dominator or push him out of the picture. The point we'd like to emphasize here is that Colts GM Bill Polian has always been a shrewd drafter and likely sees Brown as a complementary piece to start the season but eventually become the main back in the Indy offense. That's the precise plan Polian had for Addai when he became a Colt in 2006. Expect Addai's production to be somewhat limited with Brown in his shadow this season.

All non-rookie Denver RBs Comment: The addition of Knowshon Moreno in Denver isn't just bad for him, but bad for all the other backs that Denver added this offseason. Correll Buckhalter is now a reserve behind Moreno, LaMont Jordan might be relegated to goal-line work, J.J. Arrington's status as a third-down back is now in jeopardy, Peyton Hillis is moving back to fullback and Ryan Torain is riding the bench while rehabbing his torn ACL. Taking a shot on any of these guys is a mistake, yet they'll still total enough touches to impact the potential of Moreno. Hard to believe, but the Broncos' running back situation is more muddled now than it ever was with Mike Shanahan running the show.

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Antonio Bryant, WR, Tampa Bay Comment: Bryant did a nice job last year proving that he could still be a force in the NFL, and he did it with Jeff Garcia as his quarterback in an offense that really relied on him as a downfield threat. Since then, the Bucs' offense has changed, their quarterbacks have changed and Bryant has been franchised and turned down for a longterm deal. Furthermore, Bryant has never been a consistent receiver in the league, and with the Bucs changing so much of their offense this offseason, including three quarterbacks vying for the starting job, it's no promise that Bryant will continue his resurgence. The drafting of Josh Freeman only makes things messier for the Bryant.

Braylon Edwards, WR, Cleveland Comment: In 2007, Edwards had his best campaign when the Browns offense had multiple threats and an upstart quarterback as part of an aggressive offense. In 2009, Edwards is pretty much the only threat the offense has, and that's the case even after Cleveland drafted Brian Robiskie and Mohamed Massaquoi. When defenses face the Browns, they'll know to roll coverage to Edwards and take their chances with the rookie receivers, not to mention the faulty run game the Browns currently have going for them. With Edwards seemingly stuck in Cleveland and not on the way to a new team, he's a player to avoid in Fantasy drafts.

Thomas Jones, RB, N.Y. Jets Comment: The addition of rookie Shonn Greene foreshadows where the Jets are going with the running back position. Jones will reportedly count for $7 million against the Jets' salary cap in 2010, making him an unlikely candidate to stay with the team after this season. He knows it, and he has asked for a new contract, which the Jets have balked at. Jones has already boycotted the club's first set of voluntary workouts, and his name has been showing up in rumor mills.

The more time Jones misses, the more work Greene gets, and Greene is a humble, tough runner who could easily replace Jones in a tandem with Leon Washington if the Jets decided to make a change. Jones, meanwhile, shouldn't be expected to carry a full workload for the Jets if he sticks with

them, which is too bad because he would otherwise be building on a strong 2008 season.

also picked up South Carolina's Jared Cook in the draft, improving their tight end corps.

The two rooks should work in tune with veterans Justin Gage, Nate Washington and Bo Scaife to give Collins a vast array of quality talent to connect with. Many people believe the Titans are going to remain a running team in 2009, but we can't help but figure that they're going to want to throw more with these offseason improvements.

That will only perk up Collins' stat line.

Julius Jones, RB, Seattle Comment: Here's some news you can use: The Seahawks have done nothing to improve their rushing corps this offseason. They didn't add anyone via free agency, and they didn't draft anyone. Jones remains their likely starter for the upcoming season, and that's enough to make him a noteworthy Fantasy option as a No. 3 back simply because he'll see a lot of work in the Seattle offense. It also helps that the 'Hawks fortified their O-line with Max Unger, who they drafted in Round 2.

Joseph Addai is coming off a subpar season and now has job competition. (US Presswire)

Five who could surprise Marc Bulger, QB, St. Louis Comment: Bulger won't be mistaken for a No. 1 Fantasy quarterback in drafts, but he could be a gem off the waiver wire during the season. The Rams have done a nice job upgrading the offense's biggest weakness from 2008: the offensive line. No. 2 overall pick Jason Smith should eventually work as the left tackle and free-agent acquisition Jason Brown should be a staple at center.

And the Rams' decision not to draft a quarterback, or sign someone better than Kyle Boller, speaks to the comfort level the Rams' coaches have with Bulger. If the Rams find a way to add a receiver or two, he could be a huge sleeper.

Kerry Collins, QB, Tennessee Comment: New Titans rookie receiver Kenny Britt might not be a Fantasy stud from Day 1, but he gives Collins a new, big target to gun for. And Britt's not the only one -- the Titans

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Packers DST Comment: The Packers got lucky with DT B.J. Raji falling to them at ninth overall, then they ponied up most of their valuable 2009 picks to get Clay Matthews late in Round 1.

Both moves should put the finishing touches on their transition to a 3-4 defense. Raji should eat up space up front as the nose tackle while Matthews attacks the edges.

They also got great value in 3-4 DE Jarius Wynn, giving them a little more depth up front. Usually it takes a team two or three years to fully convert from one defense to another. The Packers might do it in less than six months.

Sage Rosenfels, QB, Minnesota Comment: We've never thought of Rosenfels as a Fantasy superstar, but when he's been pressed into action he hasn't done poorly. But the additions of wide receiver Percy Harvin and offensive tackle Phil Loadholt should help Rosenfels, assuming he does beat Tarvaris Jackson for the starting job with the Vikings. Harvin will be a friend to any quarterback thanks to his catch-and-run ability, and Loadholt has a chance to begin the season as a starter and aid an alreadystrong offensive line.

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Rating the rookies for Fantasy '09

By Jamey Eisenberg Tell Jamey your opinion!

Last year's NFL Draft produced several Fantasy stars, which doesn't always happen when you're talking about rookies. There was Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco at quarterback, Matt Forte, Chris Johnson and Steve Slaton at running back and DeSean Jackson and Eddie Royal at wide receiver.

What will this year's class bring? Getting the right rookie could determine the fate of your Fantasy draft. And if you're talking about keeper leagues, you'll need a standout player to help your franchise for years to come.

There were plenty of talented players in this year's draft, but did they end up in the right situation? Or did a good running back or wide receiver go to the wrong team, which could ruin his potential value for the first few years of his career.

That's what we're here to tell you. Obviously, we'll know more as the offseason moves on through training camp and preseason games, but now that the NFL Draft is over, here's our assessment of the new crop or rookies.

Five who could shine Donald Brown, RB, Indianapolis College: Connecticut Pick: No. 27 overall Comment: The Colts know having two good running backs is a key, and even though Fantasy owners might not like tandems, it's worked in Indianapolis before. Joseph Addai remains the starter for the Colts, but we saw last year that Addai might not be a legitimate No. 1 running back. He was limited by injuries and had only 750 total yards and seven touchdowns. His backup last year was Dominic Rhodes, who had 940 total yards and nine touchdowns and was the better Fantasy option. Now, we're not saying you should draft Brown ahead of Addai. And Addai should end up as the better Fantasy option than Brown. But there's a chance Brown can be useful in Fantasy leagues right away and could be the eventual replacement for Addai if he continues to struggle. If Brown can play as Rhodes did last year, he has the chance to be a steal for Fantasy owners.

Michael Crabtree, WR, San Francisco College: Texas Tech Pick: No. 10 overall Comment: Crabtree should send Raiders owner Al Davis a fruit basket for not drafting him at No. 7 overall and taking Darrius Heyward-Bey. That allowed Crabtree to fall to the 49ers, and that's a much better scenario.

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wins the job as expected and a better outlook for Fantasy owners. Even though the AFC West is a bad division, the NFC West is even worse. Crabtree can learn from Isaac Bruce and doesn't have to be the No. 1 wide receiver right away, although he can play that role if needed. He has the chance to catch plenty of passes and could be a No. 3 Fantasy option as a rookie. He's probably more suited for leagues where receptions count, but don't shy away from drafting Crabtree in all formats. In rookie-only drafts, Crabtree shouldn't be on the board very long.

Percy Harvin, WR, Minnesota College: Florida Pick: No. 22 overall Comment: I was a little concerned at first with Harvin going to the Vikings with Bernard Berrian already in place as the deep threat, but Harvin is not going to be another Troy Williamson as a burnt-out burner. Instead, think of him as Reggie Bush with the chance to get some carries, and his speed will look great on the turf in Minnesota. Harvin can line up all over the field and has the chance to score any time he touches the ball. He's injury prone and won't be the first (Adrian Peterson) or even second (Berrian) option in this offense, but new quarterback Sage Rosenfels will love putting the ball in Harvin's hands. He's not going to help you in leagues where receptions count, but Harvin has the chance to be among the rookie leaders in touchdowns, which is always a good thing.

Draft him with a late-round pick in seasonal leagues and reap the rewards of his production.

Jeremy Maclin, WR, Philadelphia College: Missouri Pick: No. 19 overall Comment: This was the perfect landing spot for Maclin because the Eagles like to throw the ball a lot and don't necessarily depend on polished route running, which is something Maclin will have to work on. The Eagles also know they can turn a rookie into a standout player like they did last year with DeSean Jackson. And with quarterback Donovan McNabb looking for weapons, Maclin fits the bill. He is a speed receiver with good hands and should make the transition to Andy Reid's version of the West Coast offense.

Maclin will likely line up in the slot, moving Kevin Curtis back outside, and last year Maclin had 102 catches for 1,260 yards and 13 touchdowns for the Tigers in that role.

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Beanie Wells, RB, Arizona College: Ohio State Pick: No. 31 overall Comment: The Cardinals needed help at running back with Edgerrin James having one foot out the door and Tim Hightower failing to produce as the starter last year. It worked out well that Wells fell in their lap. While Donald Brown might have been a better fit for the Cardinals offense and passing game, Wells is the type of runner who can grind out the clock and score touchdowns if given the opportunity. We assume Hightower will still be scoring the touchdowns, but Wells could be a beast. He has the chance to be the No. 1 rookie running back this season and is worth drafting as a No. 3 Fantasy option with upside. If the Cardinals use Wells in the right role, Fantasy owners who draft him will be thrilled. His only concern is injuries, but that's the risk you take with most running backs these days.

Five who could disappoint Kenny Britt, WR, Tennessee College: Rutgers Pick: No. 30 overall Comment: This organization hasn't produced many good Fantasy receivers since Warren Moon was using the Run-and-Shoot (consider Derrick Mason the exception). Britt has plenty of talent based on his career at Rutgers, but in this offense and with Kerry Collins under center, the Titans passing attack isn't going to make him an impact player right away. Last year, Collins passed for more than 200 yards just four times and had multiple touchdown games just three times, which shows how this passing game works. The Titans are run, run and run some more with Chris Johnson and LenDale White.

And when they do throw, the tight ends are usually the first targets. Justin Gage and Nate Washington will remain the starters for the Titans, and Britt's Fantasy value might not be realized until his third year. At best, take Britt with a late-round flier in seasonal leagues.

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Knowshon Moreno, RB, Denver College: Georgia Pick: No. 12 overall Comment: This pick actually made me mad because the last thing Denver needed was another running back, and Moreno should belong to a team where he can be the star.

With the Broncos, Moreno will lose touches to some combination of LaMont Jordan, Correll Buckhalter, Peyton Hillis, Ryan Torain, J.J. Arrington and Selvin Young. Remember, new coach Josh McDaniels comes from New England, where featured running backs aren't exactly used with regularity. And this isn't the same Denver offense we've seen in the past where Mike Shanahan created Fantasy stars out of Terrell Davis, Clinton Portis, Olandis Gary and Mike Anderson. Moreno will still be worth drafting as a No. 3 Fantasy running back, but he had the potential to be a starter in all leagues if he ended up with the right team. In Denver, Moreno won't live up to his potential.

Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Detroit College: Oklahoma State Pick: No. 20 overall Comment: The Lions used this pick on Pettigrew because he's a blocker and not much of a receiver. The receiving threats for the Lions will remain Calvin Johnson, Calvin Johnson and Calvin Johnson with maybe a little help from Bryant Johnson and Ronald Curry. If you're looking for a good rookie tight end, the safe pick is Chase Coffman, who went to the Bengals. Cincinnati needs some receiving help with T.J. Houshmandzadeh now in Seattle, and Coffman could provide the answer. Pettigrew will help with the running game in Detroit, but he had no touchdowns last year for the Cowboys and only nine in his college career. The Lions also don't have a great history throwing to tight ends, and new offensive coordinator Scott Linehan never used tight end Randy McMichael much in his last stop in St. Louis.

Mark Sanchez, QB, New York Jets College: Southern California Pick: No. 5 overall Comment: I like Sanchez's value long-term if the Jets can build up the passing game around their young quarterback and Dustin Keller. That makes Sanchez a good pick in rookie-only drafts and keeper leagues, and he might have better value down the road than Matthew Stafford. But this year, Sanchez is going to struggle in what should be a weak passing attack. Along with Keller, the Jets have Jerricho Cotchery and Leon Washington as the only legitimate receiving threats. Remember, Laveranues Coles is now in Cincinnati. The Jets also will look to be a running team behind a solid offensive

line and with a defensive-minded head coach in Rex Ryan. If you draft Sanchez in seasonal leagues, do so as a No. 3 Fantasy option. He also didn't have much experience as a starter for the Trojans, so he's still learning the position and can have some growing pains.

Pat White, QB, Miami College: West Virginia Pick: No. 44 overall Comment: If there's ever a team that's going to use White as a slash option to run the "Wildcat" offense, it's the Dolphins, who introduced the league to the formation as a popular move last year. But White now has no true position instead of being moved to running back or wide receiver, and he's not going to be a true quarterback for the Dolphins with Chad Pennington and Chad Henne on the team. White might have success in his niche role, but he's never going to help Fantasy owners playing on a part-time basis. If White were given a chance to play quarterback, he might be successful.

The same goes if he was being switched to running back or wide receiver. But now White will get about 10 snaps a game, and he ruins Ronnie Brown from getting extra snaps in the "Wildcat." You should just ignore drafting White in all leagues since he's in Miami.

Five who could surprise James Davis, RB, Cleveland College: Clemson Pick: No. 195 overall Comment: Davis slipped in the draft to the Browns, and it was good value to take him in the sixth round as a potential running back of the future. Jamal Lewis is on his last legs, and Jerome Harrison is unproven as his backup. That could open the door for Davis to be successful in a limited role this year and prove himself for a job down the road. You shouldn't spend a draft pick in seasonal leagues on Davis, but he's worth a late-round pick in keeper leagues and rookie-only drafts because soon Cleveland is going to go in another direction, and Davis could be the player the Browns are looking for.

Shonn Greene, RB, New York Jets College: Iowa Pick: No. 65 overall Comment: The Jets traded up in the third round to take Greene, and he could be the running back of the future. Thomas Jones will be 31 this year, and Leon Washington isn't an every-down running back. Greene will have some production this year, but he could be a standout Fantasy option as early as next season. He's worth using as a handcuff to Jones in seasonal leagues and should be a second-round pick in rookie-only drafts. The

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Jets are going to be a good running team for the next few years, and Greene is going to be the eventual workhorse. He scored 20 touchdowns at Iowa last year.

LeSean McCoy, RB, Philadelphia College: Pittsburgh Pick: No. 53 overall Comment: McCoy assumes the role left by Correll Buckhalter, who is now in Denver, as Brian Westbrook's backup. As Fantasy owners know, getting the backup running back in Philadelphia is always a good thing.

Westbrook missed two games last year and was banged up during the season, which allowed Buckhalter to gain 693 total yards and four touchdowns. If Westbrook gets hurt again, and he's going to be 30 this year, McCoy could see plenty of playing time. And McCoy should be considered the future running back for the Eagles, which makes him a hot commodity in keeper leagues.

Brian Robiskie, WR, Cleveland College: Ohio State Pick: No. 36 overall Comment: The Browns need help at wide receiver with Kellen Winslow now in Tampa Bay and Donte Stallworth facing legal problems, so Robiskie should play right away opposite Braylon Edwards. The Browns also drafted Mohamed Massaquoi from Georgia in the second round, but Robiskie is more polished and has more upside. He's been ready for this role since his father, Terry, is a wide receivers coach who currently is with the Falcons. If the Browns can figure out their quarterback situation with Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson, we'll know what this passing game will look like, but Robiskie is worth a late-round pick in all leagues.

Matthew Stafford, QB, Detroit College: Georgia Pick: No. 1 overall Comment: It's hard to call the No. 1 overall pick in the draft a sleeper when talking about rookies, but his Fantasy value with most teams would be limited because of a lack of weapons. That's not the case here with Stafford throwing to Calvin Johnson. We would like anyone starting for the Lions this year as a No. 2 Fantasy quarterback because of Johnson, and that includes Daunte Culpepper, who will compete with Stafford for the starting job. But if Stafford wins the job as expected, take him with a late-round pick in seasonal leagues. Johnson is a candidate for 15 touchdowns based on his talent, and if Stafford throws five more touchdowns to Bryant Johnson, Ronald Curry and the rest of the offense, that's a good year for a rookie passer.

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An early list of sleepers and busts for '09

By Dave Richard Tell Dave your opinion!

They are the diamonds in the rough and the exploding cigars in every draft. They're the sleepers and busts Fantasy Football owners attempt to decode before they pick the players who will make up their teams.

And this year, the names on the "bust" list are very recognizable, while the sleepers listed remain under the radar. Of course, that's the way it should be.

There's plenty of time between now and the start of the 2009 season, but here's our early look at 10 players who you should either think about drafting or avoiding later this summer.

Joseph Addai, RB, Indianapolis Fantasy owners can look back to two weeks of the 2008 season -- Week 3 vs. Jacksonville and Week 11 vs.

Houston -- as examples of what was expected out of Joseph Addai over the course of the season. Instead, he scored four of his seven total touchdowns and had 241 of his 750 total yards in those two games. The rest of the season was a nightmare as his production bottomed out, he topped 20 carries in one game and he lost carries to Dominic Rhodes, who actually posted better totals than Addai. Now the Colts are on the lookout for another running back to aid Addai in the run game, and they have plans to use second-year running back Mike Hart in some capacity, too. Addai dealt with injuries last year, as did his quarterback and offensive line, which obviously hurt his production. But even if everyone stays healthy, Addai will have to earn back his prominent spot with the Colts, and with Fantasy owners. We'd be nervous counting on Addai as anything more than a No. 3 Fantasy running back this season.

Antonio Bryant, WR, Tampa Bay The Buccaneers' decision to sign Antonio Bryant to a lowrisk contract last year was a wise one, as he exceeded all expectations by posting a career-best 1,248 yards on 83 catches with seven touchdowns. The club subsequently franchised Bryant this offseason, essentially locking him into a one-year deal worth over $9 million. While this means Bryant is potentially in a contract year again in 2009, it's going to be the first time he receives a huge guaranteed deal after flaming out in previous stops. Sure, Bryant should be motivated for another huge pay day this season, but his amazing totals came with Jeff Garcia under center and Jon Gruden calling the plays. The Buccaneers have a question mark at quarterback (Luke McCown is the leading contender) and a new offensive coordinator in Jeff Jagodzinski, which means a new version of the Bucs' offense to learn. In addition, the 28-year-old has never posted anything better than just decent back-to-back seasons -- he followed up a 812-yard season with Cleveland in 2004 with a 1,009yard effort with the Browns in 2005. For a guy who has a long history of grossly underachieving, Fantasy owners should accept his '08 campaign for what it is and not trust Bryant to be anything more than a No. 3 receiver.

Brent Celek, TE, Philadelphia Fantasy owners got a good look at Brent Celek when the Eagles played at the Seahawks without starter L.J. Smith. In that game, Celek drilled the 'Hawks for 131 yards on six catches and gave a glimpse of what he's capable of doing with a full slate of work. While his 2008 totals weren't very impressive (he had just 187 receiving yards over his other 15 games), the Eagles saw enough from Celek to give him their primary tight end

job, letting Smith leave via free agency. Celek should post career-best totals in 2009 and be useful as at least a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option.

Trent Edwards, QB, Buffalo Trent Edwards was kind of a boring Fantasy quarterback to own last season. Though he piloted the Bills to a 4-0 start, he didn't throw for more than one touchdown in any of those games. In fact, Edwards only threw more than one touchdown in one game last season and has yet to put up 300 yards in a game. Those days are seemingly gone with Terrell Owens signing with Buffalo and opening up the passing game for Edwards. Now it would be a surprise to see Edwards throw for less than 200 yards in any game, and he should also have his fair share of multi-touchdown games with Owens joining Lee Evans in the Buffalo receiving corps. He's a nice middle- to late-round pick to be a backup quarterback in 2009.

Brandon Jacobs, RB, N.Y. Giants We've seen it before -- a running back posts amazing totals in a contract year, gets paid, then plays sub par football the following season. Physical running backs like Jamal Lewis, Larry Johnson and Steven Jackson have disappointed Fantasy owners following their paydays, and Brandon Jacobs is seemingly next in line after getting a four-year, $25 million deal from the Giants this offseason. While we don't question Jacobs' heart one bit, we do question whether or not he'll ever play all 16 games again thanks to his physical nature and upright running style. He was also a less-effective rusher last season when the Giants played on without Plaxico Burress stretching defenses. He might have to do more of the same in 2009 as the Giants' pass attack isn't scaring anybody. And from a Fantasy perspective, drafting Jacobs means dedicating another pick to his backup, Ahmad Bradshaw, since it's pretty much a certainty that Jacobs won't make it 16 weeks. Even though he's apt to cash in at the goal line on a regular basis, Jacobs cannot be considered a No. 1 Fantasy rusher. Keep expectations in check and try to avoid him as your second-string back this season.

Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Indianapolis The Colts' decision to release Marvin Harrison earlier this offseason put Anthony Gonzalez in play as a major sleeper. Last year, Gonzalez was decidedly a fourth option for Peyton Manning in the Indy passing game, but now he'll move up to third behind Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark and be counted on to pick up the slack that Harrison left behind. Considering how often the Colts throw the ball, and considering the coverage his teammates warrant, Gonzalez should post career-highs against second-rate cornerbacks. And with Harrison gone, Gonzalez will be featured more in their home games than before -- he had previously been counted on more for modest gains on grass since Harrison was slower on the real stuff. He's a lock to be a good No. 3 Fantasy receiver with upside to post close to 900 yards receiving, well worth a middle-round pick.

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Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seattle Saying that Matt Hasselbeck will improve in 2009 from 2008 is like saying there will be rain in Seattle. But there's a chance Hasselbeck could match or even exceed his career-best 2007 stats thanks to a healthy and improved receiving corps. T.J. Houshmandzadeh joins Deion Branch and Nate Burleson, both of whom will enter training camp healthy, to form a heck of a trio of receivers at Hasselbeck's disposal. Throw in tight end John Carlson, who developed quickly as a rookie, and the Seahawks are busting at the seams with quality receiving options. Furthermore, the Seahawks don't have much of a running game to go with at this point (Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett are their best running backs), so Hasselbeck may have the offense's success fall on his shoulders. You can definitely pick him with a middle- to late-round pick as a No. 2 Fantasy quarterback and as potential trade bait come October or November. Now that's low risk with high reward!

Donovan McNabb, QB, Philadelphia Last season, Donovan McNabb played in all 16 games for the first time in five years, and his numbers showed it.

Thanks to a deep supporting cast that kept the passing game going (eight players had at least 25 receptions), McNabb posted a career-high in passing yardage with 3,916 and threw 23 touchdowns, his most since he had T.O. on his team in 2004. But the big reason for it was the 571 passing attempts McNabb had, a careerhigh and nearly 100 more passes than he attempted in his previous six seasons. And the huge bump in passing opportunities still wasn't enough for McNabb to crack the Top 5 Fantasy passers last season.

Meanwhile, McNabb has vented about his situation in Philadelphia and wants the team to give him even more receiving threats. In 2009, Fantasy owners will see so many solid quarterbacks that are worth using as a starting option. McNabb will only be one of them in leagues with 12 or more teams. If McNabb is suspicious of what kind of talent he has around him, then we are too, even in the wake of the club's nice passing efforts in 2008. We shouldn't see McNabb drafted until the middle rounds this summer, and expectations for another big statistical output should be reeled in.

Pierre Thomas, RB, New Orleans While casual football fans wouldn't know Pierre Thomas if he blasted through their living room walls, Fantasy owners already know about what the third-year Saints running back is capable of. He scored at least once in each of his last six games last year with at least 100 total yards in five of those contests, with the Saints winning four of them and losing by three in the other two. Essentially, Thomas single-handedly made the Saints consider running the ball more instead of passing it again and again. He'll enter 2009 as the primary running back for the Saints, which means he'll lose some touches to Reggie Bush (when he's healthy) and carries to the rest of the hyper-aggressive New Orleans offense. But he can catch the ball too and is a very capable do-it-all back that the Saints won't hesitate to use. He'll also see all of the goalline work. And as if it couldn't get any better, Thomas will be a restricted free agent after the 2009 season, so a good effort will result in a pay day that should act as a precursor to a huge contract in a year or two. This is a good guy to risk a high draft pick on -- possibly as soon as late in Round 2 -- since he's got potential for 1,500 total yards and 15 touchdowns.

LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, San Diego Never thought you'd see LaDainian Tomlinson on a bust list? Father Time knew he'd be on one eventually, and Tomlinson's body and declining workload only highlight why he's here now. We've recognized that when a running back plays eight full seasons and takes on roughly 2,500 carries, his production begins to decline. Tomlinson hit both of those flags last season and it showed as he played hurt nearly every game. In fact, Tomlinson has had three significant injuries since January 2008. That's a big reason why the Chargers are planning to cut his workload back in 2009, giving Darren Sproles more touches each week. The decision to reel in L.T.'s reps is a smart one by the Chargers as they hope he'll be more effective on those touches, but it's going to cost him the trademark stats we've come to know and love. Play it safe with Tomlinson and consider him a risky No. 2 Fantasy running back who some owner will take in Round 2. Don't be that owner.

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New address, new value for these names

By Jamey Eisenberg Tell Jamey your opinion!

Every year, free agents trade teams and players get traded to new homes. The moves can sometimes make a big impact in Fantasy leagues.

Last season, Michael Turner went from LaDainian Tomlinson's backup in San Diego to the starter in Atlanta. He became a star and comes into this season as an elite Fantasy running back.

Bernard Berrian improved in going from Chicago to Minnesota.

Dominic Rhodes went back to his glory days with a return to Indianapolis from Oakland. Isaac Bruce found new life in going from St. Louis to San Francisco.

Now, not every move is a successful one. Just ask Jerry Porter, Julius Jones and Javon Walker, who went from Fantasy starters with their previous teams to being left on the waiver wire.

Porter couldn't hack it in Jacksonville after leaving Oakland and was released after the season. Jones continued to wallow in misery in Seattle just like he did in Dallas. Walker was beat up in Oakland after leaving Denver.

What will this year bring? We could have had more big names on the move -- and still might prior to the season -- if Kurt Warner signed elsewhere instead of staying with the Cardinals or Tomlinson was released by the Chargers, among others. But they will remain with their same teams from last season.

Instead, several other players signed with new teams as free agents or were traded away. It happens every year, and here is a look at the Top 10 moves that could impact your Fantasy draft this season.

10. Sage Rosenfels Old team: Houston New team: Minnesota Impact of move on Fantasy value: Positive Comment: Rosenfels was traded to the Vikings, where he will become a starter for the first time in his career once he beats out Tarvaris Jackson for the job. Rosenfels has shown he has the talent to be a quality Fantasy quarterback the past two seasons while filling in for an injured Matt Schaub. With the Vikings, Rosenfels has good weapons in Bernard Berrian, Sidney Rice, Visanthe Shiancoe, Adrian Peterson, Chester Taylor and rookie Percy Harvin. Rosenfels should be drafted as a No. 2 Fantasy quarterback, but don't be surprised if he's starting for you by the end of the season. Last year, even Gus Frerotte and Jackson looked good in spurts with the Vikings, and Rosenfels is a better quarterback than both of them. This move also improves the value of Berrian and Shiancoe because what Rosenfels should be able to do.

2008 stats: 1,431 passing yards, six touchdowns, 10 interceptions, 58 rushing yards, four fumbles 2009 projected stats: 2,834 passing yards, 18 passing touchdowns, 14 interceptions, 70 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown

9. Torry Holt Old team: St. Louis New team: Jacksonville Impact of move on Fantasy value: Negative Comment: The Jaguars needed help at wide receiver, so Holt signing as a free agent makes David Garrard a better Fantasy quarterback.

But Holt going to a team that plays outdoors on grass is a bad thing.

Holt has one touchdown in his last 18 road games and hasn't posted a 100-yard game outdoors since Week 1 of the 2005 season. He also has issues with his knees, and the Jaguars aren't a pass-happy team with Maurice Jones-Drew the focus of the offense. Still, Holt can be a serviceable No. 3 Fantasy option and is worth drafting with a middleround pick after the top two tiers of wide receivers are off the board.

He's not going to resurrect his career like Isaac Bruce did in San Francisco, but if Holt can stay healthy and mesh with Garrard he could still help your Fantasy team.

2008 stats: 64 catches, 796 receiving yards, three touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 61 catches, 748 receiving yards, five touchdowns

8. Laveranues Coles Old team: New York Jets New team: Cincinnati Impact of move on Fantasy value: Positive Comment: Coles going to the Bengals keeps him Fantasy relevant because he's playing with an elite quarterback in Carson Palmer. It helps Palmer's Fantasy value because Coles is a suitable replacement for T.J. Houshmandzadeh. It helps Chad Ocho Cinco's Fantasy value because he won't draw constant double teams. Coles, at 31, isn't an elite Fantasy option any more. He might not even be a No. 2 Fantasy option at this stage of his career. But Coles is worth drafting as a No. 3 Fantasy wide receiver and will have the chance to start for you on occasion. Someone has to replace Houshmandzadeh's production, and Coles is suited for the role as a good possession receiver that Palmer can depend on. If Palmer can return at 100 percent following last year's elbow problems, this offense should shine.

2008 stats: 70 catches, 850 receiving yards, seven touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 62 catches, 876 receiving yards, six touchdowns

7. Kellen Winslow Old team: Cleveland New team: Tampa Bay Impact of move on Fantasy value: Negative Comment: The trade may turn out to be a positive one by the time the season starts, but the Bucs appear ready to trust Luke McCown, Byron Leftwich or rookie Josh Freeman as the starting quarterback in place of the departed Jeff Garcia. That doesn't exactly bode well for Winslow to post big stats. Along with that, Winslow is now back as an injury risk after playing in just 10 games in 2008. He appeared to shake that label after playing in 16 games each season from 2006-07, but health will always remain a concern with Winslow. Based on talent, Winslow is still a No. 1 Fantasy tight end. But he has gone from a Top 5 option to on the cusp of being a Top 10 player at his position, and hopefully the move to Tampa Bay can help rejuvenate his career.

I would have preferred to see him stay in Cleveland with Brady Quinn.

2008 stats: 43 catches, 428 receiving yards, three touchdowns, one fumble 2009 projected stats: 71 catches, 786 receiving yards, five touchdowns

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6. Derrick Ward

3. Terrell Owens

Old team: New York Giants New team: Tampa Bay Impact of move on Fantasy value: Positive Comment: This move has a negative impact on the Bucs because Ward now forces Earnest Graham and Cadillac Williams into reserve roles. While Graham may still be the goal-line back in Tampa Bay, Ward goes from being the best backup running back in the NFL behind Brandon Jacobs to a starter, and that's a good thing. He ran for more than 1,000 yards with less than 200 carries, and his 5.6 yards-per-carry should make you giddy with the potential of increased touches. He finished last season as a Top 24 Fantasy running back, and he should improve with the increased carries. You should plan on drafting Ward as a low-end No. 2 running back worth a pick around Round 5 in all leagues. If his touchdowns increase from last year, Ward could be a stud.

2008 stats: 182 carries, 1,025 rushing yards, two touchdowns, 41 catches, 384 receiving yards, two fumbles 2009 projected stats: 213 carries, 961 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, 30 catches, 216 receiving yards, one receiving touchdown

Old team: Dallas New team: Buffalo Impact of move on Fantasy value: Negative Comment: Trent Edwards and Lee Evans benefit from having Owens on the Bills, but Owens takes a hit after the Cowboys released him and he signed with Buffalo. Edwards is clearly a step down from Tony Romo, and the weather and stadium in upstate New York aren't as good as in Dallas. The good thing for Fantasy owners is you can get Owens with a pick in Round 4 or 5 as a No. 2 wide receiver, and that's great value. But he's not going to produce like a No. 1 option. Evans is the go-to guy for the Bills, and while Owens should still be a tremendous factor in the red zone, his catches and yards will decline.

The Bills also run a more conservative offense than the Cowboys, so don't expect as much passing as Owens had the past three seasons.

2008 stats: 69 catches, 1,052 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, 33 rushing yards, one fumble 2009 projected stats: 74 catches, 1,028 receiving yards, nine touchdowns

5. T.J. Houshmandzadeh Old team: Cincinnati New team: Seattle Impact of move on Fantasy value: Positive Comment: Houshmandzadeh will remain a viable Fantasy option with the Seahawks. This is a receiver who has at least 90 catches each of the past three seasons and gets a quality quarterback in Matt Hasselbeck, who also benefits with the addition of an elite target. He now goes from a brutal defensive division in the AFC North to the weak NFC West. Houshmandzadeh also emerges from the shadow of Chad Ocho Cinco and will continue to post outstanding stats. He's great in leagues where receptions count, and he averaged nine touchdowns a year from 2005-07, which he's capable of doing again.

If Hasselbeck can stay healthy, he and Houshmandzadeh should form a lethal combination this year. Consider Houshmandzadeh a solid No. 2 Fantasy wide receiver.

2008 stats: 92 catches, 904 receiving yards, four touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 86 catches, 1,034 receiving yards, seven touchdowns

2. Matt Cassel Old team: New England New team: Kansas City Impact of move on Fantasy value: Positive Comment: This trade helps several Fantasy-relevant players. Cassel gets a starting opportunity with the trade and should be considered a quality No. 2 Fantasy option with the chance to start in some leagues.

If Cassel can play at the level we saw last year, Dwayne Bowe, Mark Bradley and Bobby Engram will all have good seasons. And the Patriots showed with this move that Tom Brady is going to be 100 percent to start the year. The only person negatively affected by this is Tyler Thigpen, who lost his job after a productive year. Hopefully for Fantasy owners, Cassel can post similar stats to what Thigpen did because that would make him a No. 1 option. Don't bank on Cassel to become a stud right away, but this move has increased his value.

2008 stats: 3.693 passing yards, 21 passing touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 219 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, five fumbles 2009 projected stats: 3,668 passing yards, 23 passing touchdowns, 17 interceptions, 142 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns

1. Jay Cutler 4. Tony Gonzalez Old team: Kansas City New team: Atlanta Impact of move on Fantasy value: Positive Comment: Gonzalez will still remain a No. 1 Fantasy option with the trade to the Falcons. He gets a slight upgrade at quarterback with Matt Ryan over Matt Cassel based on what Ryan did last year, and he still has a productive offense around him with Roddy White and Michael Turner. The only negative with this move is going from the passfriendly defenses of the AFC West to the tougher NFC South, but he also moves indoors for the first time in his career and should enjoy playing on the turf. Gonzalez is going to produce no matter where he plays, and he's had at least 70 catches the past six years. This trade also makes Ryan that much better, and it's not like Cassel's value will tank with Gonzalez gone. Remember, Cassel is going to an offense under Todd Haley that didn't really use the tight end anyway when he was in Arizona.

2008 stats: 96 catches, 1,058 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns 2009 projected stats: 81 catches, 906 receiving yards, seven touchdowns

Old team: Denver New team: Chicago Impact of move on Fantasy value: Negative Comment: Cutler goes from playing in an explosive offense with the Broncos to a conservative offense with the Bears. He goes from elite receivers in Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal to unproven talent in Devin Hester and Rashied Davis. And he goes from playing in the pass-happy AFC West to the black and blue of the NFC North. Cutler would have been a Top 5 Fantasy quarterback in Denver, but he couldn't get along with new coach Josh McDaniels and was shipped off. He does have some talent in Chicago with Greg Olsen and Matt Forte, and if Hester continues to develop, that will help. But he loses value with the Bears. And the Broncos skill players are now left with Kyle Orton, which is a huge dropoff in talent and hurts the Fantasy value for Marshall and Co. 2008 stats: 4,526 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, 18 interceptions, 200 rushing yards, two touchdowns, five interceptions 2009 projected stats: 3,393 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, 19 interceptions, 134 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown

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2008 Final Statistics Quarterbacks Player Drew Brees Philip Rivers Aaron Rodgers Jay Cutler Kurt Warner Peyton Manning Donovan McNabb Matt Cassel Chad Pennington Tony Romo Tyler Thigpen David Garrard Eli Manning Brett Favre Matt Ryan Jason Campbell Kyle Orton Ben Roethlisberger Joe Flacco Jake Delhomme Matt Schaub Jeff Garcia Trent Edwards Kerry Collins Shaun Hill JaMarcus Russell Marc Bulger Ryan Fitzpatrick Gus Frerotte Seneca Wallace Derek Anderson Dan Orlovsky Tarvaris Jackson J.T. O'Sullivan Sage Rosenfels Matt Hasselbeck Brian Griese Jon Kitna Daunte Culpepper Carson Palmer J.P. Losman Rex Grossman Brady Quinn Byron Leftwich Damon Huard Brad Johnson David Carr Troy Smith Charlie Frye Matt Leinart Drew Stanton Vince Young Quinn Gray Trent Green Jim Sorgi Brooks Bollinger Brodie Croyle Andrew Walter Tom Brady Chad Henne Marques Tuiasosopo Luke McCown Drew Henson

Passing Att 635 478 536 616 599 555 571 518 476 450 420 535 479 522 434 506 466 470 428 414 380 376 374 416 288 367 441 372 301 242 283 255 149 220 174 209 184 120 115 130 104 63 89 36 81 78 12 4 23 29 17 36 8 72 30 17 29 49 11 12 2 1 2

Cmp 413 312 341 384 402 371 345 328 321 276 230 335 289 343 265 315 273 282 257 246 251 244 245 243 181 198 252 221 178 141 142 143 88 128 116 109 110 68 60 76 63 33 45 21 50 41 9 3 12 15 9 22 7 38 22 10 20 22 7 7 1 0 1

Yds 5,069 4,009 4,038 4,525 4,582 4,002 3,916 3,693 3,653 3,448 2,608 3,620 3,238 3,472 3,440 3,245 2,979 3,314 2,971 3,284 3,043 2,712 2,699 2,681 2,046 2,423 2,727 1,905 2,157 1,532 1,615 1,616 1,056 1,678 1,431 1,216 1,073 758 786 736 584 257 518 303 477 427 115 82 83 264 119 219 76 525 178 71 151 204 76 67 4 0 20

Rushing TD INT Rate Att Yds 34 17 96.2 22 -1 34 11 105.5 31 84 28 13 93.8 56 207 25 18 86.0 57 200 30 14 96.8 18 -2 27 12 95.0 20 21 23 11 86.4 38 151 21 11 89.2 76 271 19 7 97.4 31 58 26 14 91.4 28 41 18 12 76.0 62 386 15 13 81.7 73 322 21 10 86.4 20 10 22 22 81.0 21 43 16 11 87.7 55 104 13 6 84.3 47 258 18 12 79.7 24 49 17 15 80.2 34 101 14 12 80.3 52 181 15 12 84.7 20 21 15 10 92.7 31 68 12 6 90.2 34 151 11 10 85.4 36 117 12 7 80.2 25 49 13 8 87.5 24 115 13 8 77.3 18 127 11 13 71.5 14 41 8 9 70.0 60 304 12 15 73.7 19 7 11 3 87.0 16 78 9 8 66.5 24 58 8 8 72.6 7 29 9 2 95.4 24 140 8 11 73.6 30 145 6 10 79.5 11 37 5 10 57.8 11 69 5 7 69.4 5 -1 5 5 72.2 6 26 4 6 63.9 11 25 3 4 69.3 6 38 2 5 62.3 12 70 2 2 60.1 3 4 2 2 66.6 5 21 2 0 104.3 4 7 2 4 65.7 4 13 2 5 50.5 2 -1 2 0 144.1 8 10 1 0 156.2 9 24 2 2 53.4 2 30 1 1 80.2 4 5 1 0 95.0 3 20 1 2 64.5 8 27 1 0 145.8 1 27 0 6 41.7 3 4 0 0 87.9 5 8 1 1 63.6 0 0 0 0 81.2 0 0 0 3 31.3 5 19 0 0 83.9 0 0 0 0 74.0 0 0 0 0 56.2 1 11 0 0 39.6 3 15 0 0 85.4 0 0 http://fantasynews.cbssports.com

Avg 0.0 2.7 3.7 3.5 -0.1 1.1 4.0 3.6 1.9 1.5 6.2 4.4 0.5 2.0 1.9 5.5 2.0 3.0 3.5 1.1 2.2 4.4 3.2 2.0 4.8 7.1 2.9 5.1 0.4 4.9 2.4 4.1 5.8 4.8 3.4 6.3 -0.2 4.3 2.3 6.3 5.8 1.3 4.2 1.8 3.2 -0.5 1.2 2.7 15.0 1.2 6.7 3.4 27.0 1.3 1.6 0.0 0.0 3.8 0.0 0.0 11.0 5.0 0.0

TD 0 0 4 2 0 1 2 2 1 0 3 2 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 2 2 1 3 0 2 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Misc FL 1 4 3 2 7 0 5 4 1 7 2 3 2 2 1 1 5 7 2 3 4 2 5 1 1 7 4 5 1 3 2 0 3 6 2 0 1 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FPTS 370 346 345 327 321 308 289 286 255 255 251 246 240 234 227 224 217 212 210 205 203 187 174 169 164 162 146 138 132 122 107 102 100 97 72 64 56 50 49 42 36 30 30 30 22 19 17 14 14 12 12 12 11 9 7 6 6 3 3 2 1 1 0 107

Running Backs Player DeAngelo Williams Michael Turner Matt Forte Adrian Peterson Thomas Jones LaDainian Tomlinson Steve Slaton Clinton Portis Maurice Jones-Drew Brian Westbrook Chris Johnson Brandon Jacobs Marshawn Lynch Frank Gore Steven Jackson Ronnie Brown Marion Barber Kevin Smith LenDale White LeRon McClain Pierre Thomas Ryan Grant Derrick Ward Jonathan Stewart Jamal Lewis Dominic Rhodes Kevin Faulk Sammy Morris Larry Johnson Mewelde Moore Leon Washington Warrick Dunn Tim Hightower Willis McGahee Chester Taylor Reggie Bush Jerious Norwood Joseph Addai Ricky Williams Willie Parker Fred Jackson Cedric Benson Darren Sproles Earnest Graham Darren McFadden Justin Fargas Correll Buckhalter Deuce McAllister Peyton Hillis Julius Jones Maurice Morris Tashard Choice Edgerrin James Michael Bush Ray Rice Fred Taylor Michael Pittman T.J. Duckett Jamaal Charles LaMont Jordan BenJarvus Green-Ellis J.J. Arrington Patrick Cobbs Ahmad Bradshaw Cadillac Williams

Rushing Att Yds 274 1,518 377 1,699 315 1,231 364 1,757 290 1,312 292 1,110 268 1,282 342 1,487 197 824 233 936 251 1,228 219 1,089 251 1,047 240 1,036 254 1,043 214 916 238 885 239 975 200 773 231 907 129 625 312 1,203 182 1,025 183 835 279 1,002 152 538 83 507 156 727 193 874 140 588 76 448 186 786 143 399 170 671 101 399 106 404 94 489 155 544 161 659 209 789 129 560 214 747 61 330 132 563 113 499 219 855 76 369 107 418 68 343 158 698 132 574 92 472 133 514 94 419 107 454 143 556 76 321 62 172 67 357 80 363 74 275 30 188 12 88 67 355 63 233

Avg 5.5 4.5 3.9 4.8 4.5 3.8 4.8 4.3 4.2 4.0 4.9 5.0 4.2 4.3 4.1 4.3 3.7 4.1 3.9 3.9 4.8 3.9 5.6 4.6 3.6 3.5 6.1 4.7 4.5 4.2 5.9 4.2 2.8 3.9 4.0 3.8 5.2 3.5 4.1 3.8 4.3 3.5 5.4 4.3 4.4 3.9 4.9 3.9 5.0 4.4 4.3 5.1 3.9 4.5 4.2 3.9 4.2 2.8 5.3 4.5 3.7 6.3 7.3 5.3 3.7

TD 18 17 8 10 13 11 9 9 12 9 9 15 8 6 7 10 7 8 15 10 9 4 2 10 4 6 3 7 5 5 6 2 10 7 4 2 4 5 4 5 3 2 1 4 4 1 2 5 5 2 0 2 3 3 0 1 4 8 0 4 5 1 1 1 4

Receiving Trgt Rcpt 30 22 9 6 77 64 39 21 42 36 77 52 59 50 36 28 75 62 73 54 62 43 12 6 67 47 66 43 62 40 43 33 61 52 54 39 10 5 30 19 41 31 22 18 55 41 17 8 32 23 59 45 74 58 24 17 16 12 53 40 61 47 68 47 49 33 32 24 54 45 73 52 54 36 39 25 39 29 11 4 45 37 26 20 34 29 33 23 38 29 15 10 32 26 23 18 19 14 25 14 27 19 30 21 18 12 30 19 43 33 22 16 13 10 1 0 40 27 0 0 6 3 41 30 27 19 6 5 7 7

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Yds 121 41 484 125 207 426 377 218 565 402 260 36 300 373 379 254 417 286 16 123 284 116 384 47 178 302 486 161 74 320 355 330 230 173 399 440 338 206 219 15 317 185 342 174 285 52 324 128 179 66 136 185 85 162 273 98 112 0 272 0 37 254 275 42 43

Avg 5.5 6.8 7.6 6.0 5.8 8.2 7.5 7.8 9.1 7.4 6.0 6.0 6.4 8.7 9.5 7.7 8.0 7.3 3.2 6.5 9.2 6.4 9.4 5.9 7.7 6.7 8.4 9.5 6.2 8.0 7.6 7.0 7.0 7.2 8.9 8.5 9.4 8.2 7.6 3.8 8.6 9.2 11.8 7.6 9.8 5.2 12.5 7.1 12.8 4.7 7.2 8.8 7.1 8.5 8.3 6.1 11.2 0.0 10.1 0.0 12.3 8.5 14.5 8.4 6.1

TD 2 0 4 0 2 1 1 0 2 5 1 0 1 2 1 0 2 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 4 2 2 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 0

Misc FL 0 2 1 4 1 0 2 3 3 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 3 1 1 1 1 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 3 2 2 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

FPTS 285 271 241 239 239 225 221 217 216 215 206 199 186 184 183 181 177 171 166 166 160 155 152 145 139 139 134 128 128 126 125 123 122 120 116 116 115 114 112 109 103 102 101 99 99 94 92 89 87 83 80 77 75 73 70 68 67 65 64 60 60 55 53 51 51 108

Wide Receivers Player Larry Fitzgerald Andre Johnson Calvin Johnson Greg Jennings Steve Smith (CAR) Roddy White Anquan Boldin Antonio Bryant Terrell Owens Randy Moss Brandon Marshall Vincent Jackson Reggie Wayne Lance Moore Hines Ward Dwayne Bowe Santana Moss Kevin Walter Bernard Berrian Eddie Royal Wes Welker Derrick Mason Donald Driver Laveranues Coles Isaac Bruce Lee Evans Muhsin Muhammad Steve Breaston Jerricho Cotchery T.J. Houshmandzadeh DeSean Jackson Santonio Holmes Ted Ginn Jr. Braylon Edwards Mark Clayton Marques Colston Justin Gage Devery Henderson Michael Jenkins Torry Holt Donnie Avery Marvin Harrison Anthony Gonzalez Antwaan Randle El Devin Hester Matt Jones Nate Washington Amani Toomer Patrick Crayton Chad Ochocinco Chris Chambers Bobby Wade Domenik Hixon Greg Camarillo Bryant Johnson Brandon Stokley Malcom Floyd Plaxico Burress Jerheme Urban Josh Reed Deion Branch Dennis Northcutt Steve Smith (NYG) Mark Bradley Ike Hilliard

Receiving Trgt Rcpt 154 96 170 115 151 78 140 80 129 78 148 88 126 89 137 83 140 69 126 69 181 104 101 59 130 82 120 79 126 82 157 86 138 79 96 60 96 48 129 91 150 112 121 80 115 74 116 70 107 60 102 63 108 65 113 77 111 71 137 92 121 62 114 55 93 56 138 55 82 41 89 47 73 34 57 32 80 50 119 64 103 54 107 60 79 57 88 53 91 52 107 64 78 40 90 48 69 39 97 53 64 33 88 53 73 43 83 55 75 45 85 49 37 27 66 35 51 34 80 56 59 30 68 44 83 57 63 30 58 47

Yds 1,434 1,575 1,331 1,292 1,417 1,382 1,038 1,248 1,052 1,008 1,265 1,098 1,145 928 1,047 1,022 1,044 899 964 980 1,165 1,037 1,012 850 833 1,017 923 1,003 858 904 912 821 790 877 695 760 651 793 777 796 684 636 664 593 665 750 631 580 550 540 462 645 596 613 546 528 465 454 448 597 412 545 574 380 424

Avg 14.9 13.7 17.1 16.1 18.2 15.7 11.7 15.0 15.2 14.6 12.2 18.6 14.0 11.7 12.8 11.9 13.2 15.0 20.1 10.8 10.4 13.0 13.7 12.1 13.9 16.1 14.2 13.0 12.1 9.8 14.7 14.9 14.1 15.9 17.0 16.2 19.1 24.8 15.5 12.4 12.7 10.6 11.6 11.2 12.8 11.7 15.8 12.1 14.1 10.2 14.0 12.2 13.9 11.1 12.1 10.8 17.2 13.0 13.2 10.7 13.7 12.4 10.1 12.7 9

TD 12 8 12 9 6 7 11 7 10 11 6 7 6 10 7 7 6 8 7 5 3 5 5 7 7 3 5 3 5 4 2 5 2 3 3 5 6 3 3 3 3 5 4 4 3 2 3 4 4 4 5 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 1 4 2 1 3 4

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Yds 0 0 -1 0 40 4 67 22 33 0 -4 69 0 0 0 0 27 23 26 109 26 3 4 9 -3 22 0 8 8 9 96 9 73 0 81 0 0 33 0 0 59 0 0 5 61 0 18 0 11 0 1 0 26 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0

Avg 0.0 0.0 -0.3 0.0 8.0 2.0 7.4 11.0 4.7 0.0 -2.0 17.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 27.0 7.7 6.5 9.9 13.0 3.0 2.0 4.5 -3.0 22.0 0.0 4.0 4.0 9.0 5.6 4.5 14.6 0.0 13.5 0.0 0.0 8.2 0.0 0.0 6.6 0.0 0.0 5.0 12.2 0.0 3.6 0.0 11.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 13.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.0 0 0 0

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Misc FL 0 1 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2

FPTS 215 205 203 185 179 178 169 166 166 162 156 155 152 150 146 144 140 139 138 138 136 133 131 127 125 121 120 118 115 114 112 110 110 109 108 106 101 100 97 97 97 91 90 88 86 85 82 82 80 78 76 76 75 73 72 70 70 69 68 65 65 64 63 63 62 109

Player Hank Baskett Johnnie Lee Higgins Jabar Gaffney Davone Bess Rashied Davis Roy Williams Reggie Williams Robert Meachem Chansi Stuckey Brandon Jones Michael Clayton Koren Robinson Kevin Curtis Brandon Lloyd Josh Morgan Jason Avant Harry Douglas Jordy Nelson Bobby Engram Miles Austin Jason Hill Sidney Rice Shaun McDonald Justin McCareins Dane Looker David Anderson Chaz Schilens Chris Henry James Jones Marty Booker Arnaz Battle Ashley Lelie Reggie Brown Greg Lewis Ronald Curry Devard Darling Josh Cribbs Sinorice Moss Roscoe Parrish Javon Walker Darrell Jackson Demetrius Williams Jerry Porter Donte' Stallworth Keenan Burton Devin Thomas John Standeford David Patten Steve Johnson Ruvell Martin Andre Davis Mike Walker Brian Finneran James Hardy Mike Furrey Keary Colbert Antonio Chatman Syndric Steptoe D.J. Hackett Brad Smith James Thrash Joey Galloway Derek Stanley Nate Burleson Andre Caldwell Dwayne Jarrett Yamon Figurs

Receiving Trgt Rcpt 51 33 42 22 65 38 75 54 67 35 81 36 64 38 20 12 45 32 63 41 61 38 58 31 63 33 50 26 43 20 57 32 39 23 55 33 80 47 23 13 41 31 31 15 66 35 73 31 48 23 29 19 33 15 45 19 30 20 49 14 42 24 45 11 34 18 35 19 48 19 33 17 7 2 15 12 45 24 32 15 21 12 23 13 30 11 45 17 29 13 27 15 33 15 20 11 14 10 26 15 28 13 30 16 36 21 24 9 34 18 27 12 31 21 40 19 28 13 19 12 22 9 28 13 12 6 9 5 19 11 18 10 5 1

Yds 440 366 468 554 445 430 375 289 359 449 484 400 390 364 319 377 320 366 489 278 319 141 332 416 271 241 226 220 274 211 318 197 252 247 181 247 18 153 232 196 190 180 181 170 172 120 244 162 102 149 213 217 169 87 181 116 194 182 181 64 81 138 119 60 78 119 43

Avg 13.3 16.6 12.3 10.3 12.7 11.9 9.9 24.1 11.2 11 12.7 12.9 11.8 14 15.9 11.8 13.9 11.1 10.4 21.4 10.3 9.4 9.5 13.4 11.8 12.7 15.1 11.6 13.7 15.1 13.2 17.9 14 13 9.5 14.5 9 12.8 9.7 13.1 15.8 13.8 16.5 10 13.2 8 16.3 14.7 10.2 9.9 16.4 13.6 8 9.7 10.1 9.7 9.2 9.6 13.9 5.3 9 10.6 19.8 12 7.1 11.9 43

TD 3 4 2 1 2 2 3 3 3 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 1 2 0 3 2 4 1 0 2 2 2 2 1 2 0 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1

Rushing Att 0 3 0 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 29 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 12 0 0 1 0 5 0 0

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Yds 0 34 0 13 14 13 0 20 1 35 5 -4 0 0 0 0 69 0 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 -2 0 0 3 18 0 6 0 1 0 163 0 9 0 0 0 0 -4 8 53 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 113 0 0 0 0 53 0 0

Avg 0 11.3 0 13 4.7 13 0 20 1 17.5 2.5 -4 0 0 0 0 5.8 0 0 0 2.5 0 0 4 0 0 -2 0 0 3 18 0 6 0 1 0 5.6 0 4.5 0 0 0 0 -4 2.7 17.7 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 9.4 0 0 0 0 10.6 0 0

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Misc FL 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0

FPTS 62 61 60 60 57 56 55 54 53 53 52 52 51 50 49 49 48 48 48 45 43 38 37 37 37 36 34 34 33 33 32 31 31 30 30 30 29 27 27 25 25 24 24 23 23 23 22 22 22 22 21 21 20 20 18 17 17 16 16 15 14 13 13 12 12 11 10 110

Tight Ends Player Tony Gonzalez Jason Witten Dallas Clark Antonio Gates Visanthe Shiancoe Owen Daniels John Carlson Anthony Fasano Chris Cooley Greg Olsen Zach Miller Tony Scheffler Kevin Boss Dustin Keller Bo Scaife Heath Miller Billy Miller Daniel Graham David Martin Marcedes Lewis Donald Lee Kellen Winslow Todd Heap Martellus Bennett Jerramy Stevens L.J. Smith Vernon Davis Alex Smith Jeremy Shockey Desmond Clark Robert Royal Brent Celek Alge Crumpler Benjamin Watson Michael Gaines Justin Peelle Dante Rosario Jeff King Brandon Manumaleuna Steve Heiden Mark Campbell Delanie Walker Reggie Kelly John Gilmore Chris Baker Casey Fitzsimmons Darcy Johnson Tory Humphrey Gijon Robinson Derek Fine Nate Jackson Daniel Wilcox Randy McMichael Jermichael Finley Matt Spaeth Tom Santi Ben Utecht Greg Estandia John Owens Todd Yoder Ben Patrick Darnell Dinkins Joe Klopfenstein Jimmy Kleinsasser David Thomas

Receiving Trgt Rcpt 155 96 121 81 107 77 92 60 59 42 100 70 80 55 53 34 111 83 82 54 86 56 61 40 55 33 78 48 83 58 65 48 62 45 50 32 45 31 72 41 49 39 82 43 64 35 27 20 59 36 64 37 49 31 38 21 72 50 73 41 57 33 38 27 41 24 46 22 37 23 23 15 31 18 33 21 19 15 43 23 16 12 16 10 42 31 21 15 30 21 28 12 6 4 17 11 24 19 12 10 17 11 7 5 21 11 12 6 26 17 13 10 28 16 16 10 12 8 10 8 18 11 11 5 19 11 13 6 17 9

Yds 1,058 952 848 704 596 862 627 454 849 574 778 645 384 535 562 514 579 389 440 489 303 428 403 283 397 298 358 250 483 367 351 318 257 209 260 159 209 195 127 249 121 155 207 147 194 85 46 162 166 94 83 19 139 74 136 64 123 113 56 50 104 41 123 92 93

Avg 11.0 11.8 11.0 11.7 14.2 12.3 11.4 13.4 10.2 10.6 13.9 16.1 11.6 11.1 9.7 10.7 12.9 12.2 14.2 11.9 7.8 10.0 11.5 14.2 11.0 8.1 11.5 11.9 9.7 9.0 10.6 11.8 10.7 9.5 11.3 10.6 11.6 9.3 8.5 10.8 10.1 15.5 6.7 9.8 9.2 7.1 11.5 14.7 8.7 9.4 7.5 3.8 12.6 12.3 8.0 6.4 7.7 11.3 7.0 6.2 9.5 8.2 11.2 15.3 10.3

TD 10 4 6 8 7 2 5 7 1 5 1 3 6 3 2 3 1 4 3 2 5 3 3 4 2 3 2 3 0 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 0 2 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0

Rushing Att 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Yds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Avg 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -6.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Misc FL 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

FPTS 165 120 118 116 101 96 92 87 86 83 83 80 74 71 68 67 63 62 60 60 60 58 56 52 51 47 46 45 44 42 37 37 31 30 28 27 26 25 24 24 24 21 20 20 19 16 16 16 16 15 14 13 13 13 13 12 12 11 11 11 10 10 10 9 9 111

Kickers Player Stephen Gostkowski David Akers John Carney Ryan Longwell Mason Crosby John Kasay Matt Bryant Jason Elam Nate Kaeding Rob Bironas Kris Brown Rian Lindell Joe Nedney Matt Prater Josh Brown Matt Stover Neil Rackers Robbie Gould Jeff Reed Jay Feely Phil Dawson Olindo Mare Adam Vinatieri Nick Folk Dan Carpenter Shaun Suisham Jason Hanson Sebastian Janikowski Josh Scobee Shayne Graham Garrett Hartley Connor Barth Martin Gramatica Nick Novak Taylor Mehlhaff Dave Rayner Lawrence Tynes Steven Hauschka Mike Nugent

FG 36 33 35 29 27 28 32 29 27 29 29 30 29 25 31 27 25 26 27 24 30 24 20 20 21 26 21 24 19 21 13 10 6 6 3 1 1 1 0

FGA 40 40 38 34 34 31 38 31 32 33 33 38 33 34 36 33 28 29 31 28 36 27 25 22 25 36 22 30 25 24 13 12 10 10 4 1 1 2 1

50+FG 1-1 2-5 1-1 6-6 3-6 1-3 0-3 1-2 1-1 1-1 2-3 1-3 2-3 5-6 6-8 0-1 1-2 0-0 1-2 2-2 3-6 3-4 2-2 2-2 1-1 1-4 8-8 3-7 4-5 0-0 0-0 0-1 1-2 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 0-0

FGLg 50 51 51 54 53 50 49 50 57 51 53 53 53 56 54 47 54 48 53 55 56 51 52 52 50 50 56 57 53 45 47 45 53 43 44 26 19 54 --

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XP 40 45 38 40 46 46 35 42 46 40 37 34 34 39 19 41 44 41 36 39 18 30 43 42 40 25 25 25 33 15 28 24 16 7 9 3 3 0 2

XPAtt 40 45 38 40 46 46 36 42 46 40 37 34 34 40 19 41 44 41 37 39 18 30 43 42 40 25 26 26 33 15 28 24 16 7 10 3 3 0 2

FPTS 150 148 145 139 133 132 131 131 129 129 128 126 125 124 124 122 121 119 119 115 114 108 107 106 105 105 104 103 98 78 67 54 36 25 18 6 6 5 2

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Int 26 20 15 20 13 22 12 17 18 14 15 22 22 8 10 12 16 15 14 10 23 12 13 9 12 15 12 13 13 12 4 6

STY 3 1 1 0 0 0 3 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0

SACK 35 51 48 44 31 29 45 43 41 40 31 28 27 59 24 37 31 27 30 34 18 17 24 35 30 28 25 29 10 30 31 25

TK 767 785 812 860 861 826 822 797 805 889 903 918 823 782 830 857 875 914 798 837 890 778 751 912 831 847 817 799 909 883 856 862

DFR 8 9 14 11 17 8 13 5 12 16 11 10 6 14 13 13 8 9 8 8 8 12 5 11 6 7 10 4 16 14 16 7

FF 13 12 21 23 20 12 24 15 17 29 22 8 10 17 14 17 15 11 14 10 11 13 11 22 12 10 14 10 20 18 22 9

DTD 6 3 7 4 6 7 4 3 2 6 4 6 9 2 5 2 5 4 1 3 3 3 1 4 4 3 3 3 3 1 1 2

PA 244 223 289 234 426 323 333 294 317 356 298 350 380 365 342 329 388 347 309 325 350 364 296 392 381 393 394 367 440 465 517 448

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PaNetA 2,877 2,512 2,913 3,198 3,540 2,997 3,449 3,135 3,630 3,752 3,012 3,859 3,244 3,013 3,271 3,387 3,219 3,958 3,223 3,526 3,273 3,291 3,095 4,149 3,507 3,547 3,427 3,586 3,748 3,471 3,709 3,666

RuYdA 1,300 1,284 1,476 1,500 1,764 1,901 1,229 1,537 1,622 1,518 1,963 1,496 2,107 1,696 1,946 1,912 2,556 1,641 1,718 2,032 2,431 1,917 1,526 1,899 1,709 1,885 1,963 1,709 2,543 2,469 2,754 2,337

TYdA 4,177 3,796 4,389 4,698 5,304 4,898 4,678 4,672 5,252 5,270 4,975 5,355 5,351 4,709 5,217 5,299 5,775 5,599 4,941 5,558 5,704 5,208 4,621 6,048 5,216 5,432 5,390 5,295 6,291 5,940 6,463 6,003

FPTS 311 306 289 244 240 221 212 207 205 204 197 196 193 183 172 170 165 161 158 154 154 151 150 147 146 138 131 129 116 114 97 93

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2008 Red Zone Statistics Quarterbacks Player Kurt Warner Eli Manning Drew Brees Matt Cassel Philip Rivers Donovan McNabb Jay Cutler Brett Favre Peyton Manning Matt Schaub Jason Campbell Matt Ryan Kyle Orton Aaron Rodgers David Garrard Ben Roethlisberger Chad Pennington Tyler Thigpen Kerry Collins Trent Edwards JaMarcus Russell Jake Delhomme Shaun Hill Joe Flacco Tony Romo Derek Anderson Ryan Fitzpatrick Matt Hasselbeck Jeff Garcia Gus Frerotte Marc Bulger J.T. O'Sullivan Brian Griese Seneca Wallace Sage Rosenfels Brady Quinn Carson Palmer Daunte Culpepper Tarvaris Jackson Dan Orlovsky J.P. Losman Damon Huard Rex Grossman Trent Green Charlie Frye Byron Leftwich Jon Kitna Brooks Bollinger Brad Johnson Drew Stanton Kevin Kolb Kellen Clemens Ken Dorsey Chad Henne Quinn Gray Andrew Walter Matt Leinart Troy Smith David Carr Vince Young

Running Backs Passing Att Cmp 90 58 86 46 85 56 82 36 82 46 79 46 79 38 76 37 68 46 64 35 61 30 60 29 54 27 51 30 48 21 48 23 46 26 46 24 45 27 41 24 39 16 38 17 38 19 35 14 35 23 34 18 34 19 30 9 29 14 26 13 24 9 22 7 21 10 21 15 20 12 17 5 17 9 11 5 11 7 11 6 8 4 7 4 6 4 5 0 5 4 4 3 4 2 4 2 4 3 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 0 2 0 2 2 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

TD 22 17 19 15 23 16 17 16 20 10 10 8 11 17 10 11 12 12 8 9 6 7 10 7 15 7 6 4 4 4 3 6 4 6 4 2 3 2 4 4 1 2 2 0 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1

INT 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 1 2 1 2 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 3 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Rushing Att TD 5 0 5 1 3 0 10 2 2 0 5 1 6 2 4 1 5 1 7 2 6 0 12 1 4 2 11 4 12 2 5 2 3 1 9 3 1 0 8 3 4 1 2 2 4 1 9 1 7 0 4 0 7 2 2 0 9 1 6 1 3 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 5 1 1 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0

Fantasy Points 142 116 123 112 147 107 118 107 136 75 67 57 86 136 77 85 83 99 57 79 42 59 67 49 94 44 51 25 37 32 18 29 21 39 23 11 18 19 24 25 18 13 25 -2 12 13 6 6 6 6 -2 -2 0 0 6 -2 0 6 6 6

Player Michael Turner Thomas Jones Steve Slaton LaDainian Tomlinson Adrian Peterson Brandon Jacobs Larry Johnson LenDale White Ryan Grant Jamal Lewis Matt Forte Clinton Portis Frank Gore Tim Hightower Marshawn Lynch Ronnie Brown DeAngelo Williams Marion Barber Derrick Ward Maurice Jones-Drew Brian Westbrook Kevin Smith Willis McGahee Dominic Rhodes LeRon McClain Chris Johnson Warrick Dunn Earnest Graham Sammy Morris Willie Parker Jonathan Stewart Mewelde Moore Fred Taylor Pierre Thomas Deuce McAllister Joseph Addai Edgerrin James Fred Jackson Justin Fargas Kevin Faulk T.J. Duckett Leon Washington Steven Jackson Darren McFadden Michael Pittman Chester Taylor Reggie Bush Peyton Hillis BenJarvus Green-Ellis Cedric Benson Ricky Williams Ahman Green LaMont Jordan Gary Russell Ladell Betts Maurice Morris Correll Buckhalter Julius Jones Chris Perry Ahmad Bradshaw DeShaun Foster Jerious Norwood Darren Sproles http://fantasynews.cbssports.com

Rushing Att TD 69 14 57 11 56 5 48 7 48 6 45 14 42 5 42 14 41 4 39 4 37 6 37 8 37 5 36 9 36 7 35 9 35 12 35 7 33 2 30 11 30 7 30 6 30 5 29 6 29 7 27 5 27 2 25 3 25 6 25 4 23 8 21 4 21 1 20 7 20 5 20 5 20 3 20 2 20 1 19 2 19 7 19 2 19 3 17 4 17 4 16 3 16 1 15 5 15 5 15 1 14 3 14 3 14 2 13 2 13 1 12 0 12 2 12 0 11 1 11 0 10 0 9 2 9 0

Receiving Trgt Rec 0 0 5 4 11 9 14 8 0 0 2 1 1 1 2 2 3 2 5 4 8 7 6 4 6 2 10 8 3 3 2 1 1 1 4 3 11 6 7 5 11 9 1 0 2 0 11 8 3 2 9 7 3 0 1 0 3 1 2 1 0 0 3 2 1 0 9 7 3 3 1 0 3 1 4 3 0 0 16 9 0 0 7 5 3 2 1 1 0 0 8 6 7 5 2 2 1 0 1 0 8 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 6 5 2 0 2 0 4 1 2 2 2 1 8 5 4 3

TD 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 2 4 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 1 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 2

Misc Fantasy FL Points 0 102 0 98 1 40 0 63 1 45 0 99 0 44 0 91 0 40 0 33 0 72 0 58 0 53 0 65 0 58 0 70 0 89 1 56 0 25 0 90 0 77 0 43 0 39 0 64 0 0 0 47 0 20 1 25 0 42 0 31 1 53 0 37 0 11 0 64 0 42 0 33 0 23 0 19 0 10 0 45 0 44 0 35 0 30 0 30 0 26 1 35 0 31 0 42 0 33 0 8 1 26 0 20 0 16 0 13 0 7 0 16 0 14 0 3 0 9 0 9 0 7 0 23 0 15 114

Wide Receivers Receiving Player Trgt Rec Larry Fitzgerald 29 13 Andre Johnson 25 16 Brandon Marshall 23 11 Anquan Boldin 22 18 Kevin Walter 21 12 Randy Moss 21 7 Lance Moore 21 13 Laveranues Coles 19 8 Dwayne Bowe 18 9 Hines Ward 18 10 Santana Moss 18 10 Jerricho Cotchery 18 10 Terrell Owens 17 10 Isaac Bruce 16 10 Wes Welker 16 10 Roddy White 16 8 Braylon Edwards 16 2 Vincent Jackson 15 8 Chad Johnson 15 11 Marvin Harrison 14 9 Bryant Johnson 14 5 Brandon Stokley 14 5 Steve Smith 14 8 DeSean Jackson 13 5 Amani Toomer 13 8 Plaxico Burress 13 6 Steve Smith 13 6 Greg Jennings 12 6 T.J. Houshmandzadeh 12 7 Muhsin Muhammad 12 5 Calvin Johnson 11 5 Torry Holt 11 2 Steve Breaston 10 8 Matt Jones 10 7 Chansi Stuckey 10 4 Antonio Bryant 10 4 Brian Finneran 10 4 Roscoe Parrish 9 3 Reggie Williams 9 4 Eddie Royal 9 6 Chris Chambers 9 4 Anthony Gonzalez 9 5 Donald Driver 9 6 Marques Colston 9 5 Ashley Lelie 9 2 Santonio Holmes 8 3 Bernard Berrian 8 3 Antwaan Randle El 8 5 Malcom Floyd 8 5 Devery Henderson 8 4 Rashied Davis 8 3 Hank Baskett 8 4 Davone Bess 8 5 Michael Jenkins 8 4 Marty Booker 8 3 Mark Clayton 8 2 Devin Hester 7 4 Justin Gage 7 5 Ike Hilliard 7 6 Greg Camarillo 7 3 Kevin Curtis 7 4 Deion Branch 7 4

Tight Ends TD 8 5 5 10 5 5 3 5 7 6 4 3 6 7 3 3 2 5 4 4 3 2 1 1 3 3 2 4 3 2 4 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 3 2 2 4 3 3 2 3 1 3 3 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 1 3 3 2 2 2

Rushing Att TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Misc Fantasy FL Points 0 56 0 44 1 37 0 71 0 39 0 37 0 25 0 34 0 48 0 46 1 32 0 25 1 42 0 49 0 25 0 24 0 13 0 37 0 31 0 29 0 20 0 16 0 10 0 14 0 24 0 22 0 18 0 27 0 25 0 15 0 31 0 7 0 18 0 17 0 13 0 10 0 9 0 8 0 22 0 15 0 15 0 28 0 21 0 21 0 13 0 20 0 8 0 27 0 22 0 16 0 14 0 14 0 8 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 9 0 22 1 20 0 15 0 15 0 14

Receiving Player Trgt Rec Tony Gonzalez 20 13 Kevin Boss 19 8 Dallas Clark 18 15 Antonio Gates 17 9 L.J. Smith 15 7 John Carlson 14 9 Dustin Keller 14 5 Greg Olsen 13 7 Bo Scaife 12 9 Benjamin Watson 12 5 Owen Daniels 11 4 Zach Miller 11 3 Tony Scheffler 10 6 Desmond Clark 10 3 Anthony Fasano 9 6 Kellen Winslow 9 4 Chris Cooley 9 5 Heath Miller 8 6 Donald Lee 7 6 Visanthe Shiancoe 7 5 Daniel Graham 7 3 Brent Celek 7 4 Alex Smith 6 3 Todd Heap 6 3 Jason Witten 6 4 Justin Peelle 6 3 Jerramy Stevens 6 2 Robert Royal 6 2 David Martin 5 2 Jeremy Shockey 5 2 Vernon Davis 4 2 Martellus Bennett 4 2 Mark Campbell 4 2 Billy Miller 4 4 Brandon Manumaleuna 4 2 Steve Heiden 4 2 David Thomas 4 1 Marcedes Lewis 4 1 Jeff King 3 2 Derek Fine 3 2 Alge Crumpler 3 1 Tom Santi 3 2 Nate Jackson 3 2 John Gilmore 3 2 Michael Gaines 3 1 Gijon Robinson 3 2 Ben Patrick 3 2 Joel Dreessen 3 1 Brad Cottam 3 1 Casey Fitzsimmons 3 1 Legedu Naanee 3 1 Darcy Johnson 2 2 Daniel Wilcox 2 2 Dante Rosario 2 2 Joey Haynos 2 1 Todd Yoder 2 2 Ben Utecht 2 2 Will Heller 2 1 Jimmy Kleinsasser 2 0 Leonard Pope 2 1 Fred Davis 2 0 Jermichael Finley 2 0

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TD 8 6 6 7 3 5 2 3 2 2 2 0 2 1 5 3 1 3 4 3 3 0 3 3 2 2 1 0 2 0 2 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Rushing Att TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Misc Fantasy FL Points 0 57 0 40 1 44 0 48 0 21 0 35 0 15 0 24 0 18 0 14 1 11 0 3 1 14 0 7 0 36 0 21 0 12 0 21 0 26 0 22 0 21 0 2 0 19 0 19 0 15 0 14 0 6 0 1 0 14 0 1 0 14 0 13 0 12 0 9 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 8 0 7 0 7 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 12 0 8 0 7 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 115

2008 Yards From Scrimmage Leaders Running Backs Player Adrian Peterson Michael Turner Matt Forte Clinton Portis Steve Slaton DeAngelo Williams LaDainian Tomlinson Thomas Jones Chris Johnson Steven Jackson Frank Gore Derrick Ward Maurice Jones-Drew Marshawn Lynch Brian Westbrook Ryan Grant Marion Barber Kevin Smith Jamal Lewis Ronnie Brown Brandon Jacobs Warrick Dunn LeRon McClain Kevin Faulk Larry Johnson Cedric Benson Pierre Thomas Mewelde Moore Justin Fargas Sammy Morris Jonathan Stewart Ricky Williams Fred Jackson Willis McGahee Reggie Bush Dominic Rhodes Jerious Norwood Willie Parker Leon Washington Chester Taylor LenDale White Darren McFadden Julius Jones Joseph Addai Earnest Graham Ray Rice Maurice Morris Correll Buckhalter Darren Sproles Tashard Choice Fred Taylor Tim Hightower Jamaal Charles Edgerrin James Michael Bush Deuce McAllister Peyton Hillis J.J. Arrington Michael Pittman Brandon Jackson

Rush 1,757 1,699 1,231 1,487 1,282 1,518 1,110 1,312 1,228 1,043 1,036 1,025 824 1,047 936 1,203 885 975 1,002 916 1,089 786 907 507 874 747 625 588 855 727 835 659 560 671 404 538 489 789 448 399 773 499 698 544 563 454 574 369 330 472 556 399 357 514 419 418 343 188 321 248

Wide Receivers Recv 125 41 484 218 377 121 426 207 260 379 373 384 565 300 402 116 417 286 178 254 36 330 123 486 74 185 284 320 52 161 47 219 317 173 440 302 338 15 355 399 16 285 66 206 174 273 136 324 342 185 98 230 272 85 162 128 179 254 112 185

Total 1,882 1,740 1,715 1,705 1,659 1,639 1,536 1,519 1,488 1,422 1,409 1,409 1,389 1,347 1,338 1,319 1,302 1,261 1,180 1,170 1,125 1,116 1,030 993 948 932 909 908 907 888 882 878 877 844 844 840 827 804 803 798 789 784 764 750 737 727 710 693 672 657 654 629 629 599 581 546 522 442 433 433

Player Rush Andre Johnson 0 Steve Smith 40 Larry Fitzgerald 0 Roddy White 4 Calvin Johnson -1 Greg Jennings 0 Antonio Bryant 22 Brandon Marshall -4 Wes Welker 26 Vincent Jackson 69 Reggie Wayne 0 Anquan Boldin 67 Eddie Royal 109 Terrell Owens 33 Santana Moss 27 Hines Ward 0 Derrick Mason 3 Lee Evans 22 Dwayne Bowe 0 Donald Driver 4 Steve Breaston 8 Randy Moss 0 DeSean Jackson 96 Bernard Berrian 26 Lance Moore 0 Muhsin Muhammad 0 Kevin Walter 23 T.J. Houshmandzadeh 9 Braylon Edwards 0 Jerricho Cotchery 8 Ted Ginn Jr. 73 Laveranues Coles 9 Isaac Bruce -3 Santonio Holmes 9 Devery Henderson 33 Torry Holt 0 Michael Jenkins 0 Mark Clayton 81 Marques Colston 0 Matt Jones 0 Donnie Avery 59 Devin Hester 61 Anthony Gonzalez 0 Justin Gage 0 Nate Washington 18 Bobby Wade 0 Marvin Harrison 0 Domenik Hixon 26 Greg Camarillo 1 Antwaan Randle El 5 Josh Reed 0 Amani Toomer 0 Steve Smith 0 Davone Bess 13 Patrick Crayton 11 Dennis Northcutt 9 Bryant Johnson 0 Chad Johnson 0 Brandon Stokley 0 Michael Clayton 5

Tight Ends Recv 1,575 1,417 1,434 1,382 1,331 1,292 1,248 1,265 1,165 1,098 1,145 1,038 980 1,052 1,044 1,047 1,037 1,017 1,022 1,012 1,003 1,008 912 964 928 923 899 904 877 858 790 850 833 821 793 796 777 695 760 750 684 665 664 651 631 645 636 596 613 593 597 580 574 554 550 545 546 540 528 484

Total 1,575 1,457 1,434 1,386 1,330 1,292 1,270 1,261 1,191 1,167 1,145 1,105 1,089 1,085 1,071 1,047 1,040 1,039 1,022 1,016 1,011 1,008 1,008 990 928 923 922 913 877 866 863 859 830 830 826 796 777 776 760 750 743 726 664 651 649 645 636 622 614 598 597 580 574 567 561 554 546 540 528 489

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Player Rush Tony Gonzalez 0 Jason Witten 0 Owen Daniels 0 Chris Cooley 0 Dallas Clark 0 Zach Miller 0 Antonio Gates 0 Tony Scheffler -1 John Carlson 0 Visanthe Shiancoe 0 Billy Miller 0 Greg Olsen 0 Bo Scaife 0 Dustin Keller 0 Heath Miller 0 Marcedes Lewis 0 Jeremy Shockey 0 Anthony Fasano 0 David Martin 0 Kellen Winslow 0 Todd Heap 0 Jerramy Stevens 0 Daniel Graham 0 Kevin Boss 0 Vernon Davis 11 Desmond Clark 0 Robert Royal 0 Brent Celek 0 Donald Lee 0 L.J. Smith 0 Martellus Bennett 0 Michael Gaines 0 Alge Crumpler 0 Alex Smith 0 Steve Heiden 0 Dante Rosario 0 Benjamin Watson 0 Reggie Kelly 0 Jeff King 0 Chris Baker 0 Gijon Robinson 0 Tory Humphrey 0 Justin Peelle 0 John Gilmore 0 Delanie Walker -13 Randy McMichael 0 Matt Spaeth 0 Brandon Manumaleuna 0 Joe Klopfenstein 0 Ben Utecht 0 Mark Campbell 0 Greg Estandia 0 Ben Patrick 0 Derek Fine 0 David Thomas 0 Jimmy Kleinsasser 0 Casey Fitzsimmons 0 Nate Jackson 0 Daniel Fells 0 Tony Stewart 0

Recv 1,058 952 862 849 848 778 704 645 627 596 579 574 562 535 514 489 483 454 440 428 403 397 389 384 358 367 351 318 303 298 283 260 257 250 249 209 209 207 195 194 166 162 159 147 155 139 136 127 123 123 121 113 104 94 93 92 85 83 81 81 116

Total 1,058 952 862 849 848 778 704 644 627 596 579 574 562 535 514 489 483 454 440 428 403 397 389 384 369 367 351 318 303 298 283 260 257 250 249 209 209 207 195 194 166 162 159 147 142 139 136 127 123 123 121 113 104 94 93 92 85 83 81 81

2008 Targets Leaders Running Backs Player Targets Recpt Matt Forte 77 64 LaDainian Tomlinson 77 52 Maurice Jones-Drew 75 62 Kevin Faulk 74 58 Brian Westbrook 73 54 Reggie Bush 73 52 Warrick Dunn 68 47 Marshawn Lynch 67 47 Frank Gore 66 43 Chris Johnson 62 43 Steven Jackson 62 40 Marion Barber 61 52 Leon Washington 61 47 Steve Slaton 59 50 Dominic Rhodes 59 45 Derrick Ward 55 41 Kevin Smith 54 39 Chester Taylor 54 45 Jerious Norwood 54 36 Mewelde Moore 53 40 Tim Hightower 49 33 Fred Jackson 45 37 Ronnie Brown 43 33 Ray Rice 43 33 Thomas Jones 42 36 Pierre Thomas 41 31 J.J. Arrington 41 30 Jamaal Charles 40 27 Adrian Peterson 39 21 Ricky Williams 39 29 Joseph Addai 39 25 Brandon Jackson 39 30 Darren McFadden 38 29 Jason Wright 37 22 Clinton Portis 36 28 Chris Perry 35 21 Ladell Betts 35 22 Darren Sproles 34 29 Earnest Graham 33 23 Jamal Lewis 32 23 Willis McGahee 32 24 Correll Buckhalter 32 26 Leonard Weaver 32 20 DeAngelo Williams 30 22 LeRon McClain 30 19 Tashard Choice 30 21 Michael Bush 30 19 Maurice Morris 27 19 Antonio Pittman 27 18 Patrick Cobbs 27 19 Cedric Benson 26 20 Julius Jones 25 14 Sammy Morris 24 17 Deuce McAllister 23 18 Ryan Grant 22 18 Fred Taylor 22 16 Kenneth Darby 21 19 Naufahu Tahi 21 16 DeShaun Foster 20 16 Michael Robinson 20 17

Wide Receivers Pct 83.1 67.5 82.7 78.4 74.0 71.2 69.1 70.1 65.2 69.4 64.5 85.2 77.0 84.7 76.3 74.5 72.2 83.3 66.7 75.5 67.3 82.2 76.7 76.7 85.7 75.6 73.2 67.5 53.8 74.4 64.1 76.9 76.3 59.5 77.8 60.0 62.9 85.3 69.7 71.9 75.0 81.3 62.5 73.3 63.3 70.0 63.3 70.4 66.7 70.4 76.9 56.0 70.8 78.3 81.8 72.7 90.5 76.2 80.0 85.0

Player Targets Recpt Brandon Marshall 181 104 Andre Johnson 170 115 Dwayne Bowe 157 86 Larry Fitzgerald 154 96 Calvin Johnson 151 78 Wes Welker 150 112 Roddy White 148 88 Greg Jennings 140 80 Terrell Owens 140 69 Santana Moss 138 79 Braylon Edwards 138 55 Antonio Bryant 137 83 T.J. Houshmandzadeh 137 92 Reggie Wayne 130 82 Steve Smith 129 78 Eddie Royal 129 91 Anquan Boldin 126 89 Randy Moss 126 69 Hines Ward 126 82 Derrick Mason 121 80 DeSean Jackson 121 62 Lance Moore 120 79 Torry Holt 119 64 Laveranues Coles 116 70 Donald Driver 115 74 Santonio Holmes 114 55 Steve Breaston 113 77 Jerricho Cotchery 111 71 Muhsin Muhammad 108 65 Isaac Bruce 107 60 Marvin Harrison 107 60 Matt Jones 107 64 Donnie Avery 103 54 Lee Evans 102 63 Vincent Jackson 101 59 Chad Johnson 97 53 Kevin Walter 96 60 Bernard Berrian 96 48 Ted Ginn Jr. 93 56 Devin Hester 91 52 Amani Toomer 90 48 Marques Colston 89 47 Antwaan Randle El 88 53 Bobby Wade 88 53 Brandon Stokley 85 49 Greg Camarillo 83 55 Steve Smith 83 57 Mark Clayton 82 41 Roy Williams 81 36 Michael Jenkins 80 50 Josh Reed 80 56 Bobby Engram 80 47 Anthony Gonzalez 79 57 Nate Washington 78 40 Bryant Johnson 75 45 Davone Bess 75 54 Justin Gage 73 34 Domenik Hixon 73 43 Justin McCareins 73 31 Patrick Crayton 69 39

Tight Ends Pct 57.5 67.6 54.8 62.3 51.7 74.7 59.5 57.1 49.3 57.2 39.9 60.6 67.2 63.1 60.5 70.5 70.6 54.8 65.1 66.1 51.2 65.8 53.8 60.3 64.3 48.2 68.1 64.0 60.2 56.1 56.1 59.8 52.4 61.8 58.4 54.6 62.5 50.0 60.2 57.1 53.3 52.8 60.2 60.2 57.6 66.3 68.7 50.0 44.4 62.5 70.0 58.8 72.2 51.3 60.0 72.0 46.6 58.9 42.5 56.5

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Player Targets Recpt Tony Gonzalez 155 96 Jason Witten 121 81 Chris Cooley 111 83 Dallas Clark 107 77 Owen Daniels 100 70 Antonio Gates 92 60 Zach Miller 86 56 Bo Scaife 83 58 Greg Olsen 82 54 Kellen Winslow 82 43 John Carlson 80 55 Dustin Keller 78 48 Desmond Clark 73 41 Jeremy Shockey 72 50 Marcedes Lewis 72 41 Heath Miller 65 48 L.J. Smith 64 37 Todd Heap 64 35 Billy Miller 62 45 Tony Scheffler 61 40 Visanthe Shiancoe 59 42 Jerramy Stevens 59 36 Robert Royal 57 33 Kevin Boss 55 33 Anthony Fasano 53 34 Daniel Graham 50 32 Donald Lee 49 39 Vernon Davis 49 31 Benjamin Watson 46 22 David Martin 45 31 Steve Heiden 43 23 Reggie Kelly 42 31 Alge Crumpler 41 24 Brent Celek 38 27 Alex Smith 38 21 Michael Gaines 37 23 Jeff King 33 21 Dante Rosario 31 18 Chris Baker 30 21 Ben Utecht 28 16 Casey Fitzsimmons 28 12 Martellus Bennett 27 20 Matt Spaeth 26 17 Gijon Robinson 24 19 Justin Peelle 23 15 John Gilmore 21 15 Randy McMichael 21 11 Brandon Manumaleuna 19 15 Joe Klopfenstein 19 11 Ben Patrick 18 11 Tory Humphrey 17 11 Nate Jackson 17 11 David Thomas 17 9 Delanie Walker 16 10 Mark Campbell 16 12 Joel Dreessen 16 11 Greg Estandia 16 10 Tony Stewart 15 11 Tom Santi 13 10 Leonard Pope 13 9 117

Pct 61.9 66.9 74.8 72.0 70.0 65.2 65.1 69.9 65.9 52.4 68.8 61.5 56.2 69.4 56.9 73.8 57.8 54.7 72.6 65.6 71.2 61.0 57.9 60.0 64.2 64.0 79.6 63.3 47.8 68.9 53.5 73.8 58.5 71.1 55.3 62.2 63.6 58.1 70.0 57.1 42.9 74.1 65.4 79.2 65.2 71.4 52.4 78.9 57.9 61.1 64.7 64.7 52.9 62.5 75.0 68.8 62.5 73.3 76.9 69.2

2008 Total Touches Leaders Running Backs Player Adrian Peterson Michael Turner Matt Forte Clinton Portis LaDainian Tomlinson Ryan Grant Thomas Jones Steve Slaton Jamal Lewis Marshawn Lynch DeAngelo Williams Chris Johnson Steven Jackson Marion Barber Brian Westbrook Frank Gore Kevin Smith Maurice Jones-Drew LeRon McClain Ronnie Brown Cedric Benson Warrick Dunn Justin Fargas Brandon Jacobs Derrick Ward Willie Parker Larry Johnson LenDale White Dominic Rhodes Willis McGahee Jonathan Stewart Ricky Williams Mewelde Moore Joseph Addai Tim Hightower Sammy Morris Julius Jones Fred Jackson Pierre Thomas Fred Taylor Reggie Bush Earnest Graham Maurice Morris Chester Taylor Edgerrin James Darren McFadden Kevin Faulk Ray Rice Jerious Norwood Deuce McAllister Leon Washington Chris Perry Michael Bush Tashard Choice Correll Buckhalter Antonio Pittman Jamaal Charles DeShaun Foster Darren Sproles Rudi Johnson

Rush 364 377 315 342 292 312 290 268 279 251 274 251 254 238 233 240 239 197 231 214 214 186 219 219 182 209 193 200 152 170 183 161 140 155 143 156 158 129 129 143 106 132 132 101 133 113 83 107 94 107 76 102 94 92 76 78 67 76 61 76

Wide Receivers Recpt 21 6 64 28 52 18 36 50 23 47 22 43 40 52 54 43 39 62 19 33 20 47 10 6 41 4 12 5 45 24 8 29 40 25 33 17 14 37 31 16 52 23 19 45 12 29 58 33 36 18 47 21 19 21 26 18 27 16 29 12

Total 385 383 379 370 344 330 326 318 302 298 296 294 294 290 287 283 278 259 250 250 234 233 229 225 223 213 206 205 197 194 191 190 180 180 176 173 172 166 160 159 158 156 151 147 145 142 142 140 130 125 123 123 116 113 102 96 94 92 90 88

Player Rush Andre Johnson 0 Wes Welker 2 Brandon Marshall 2 Eddie Royal 11 Anquan Boldin 9 Larry Fitzgerald 0 T.J. Houshmandzadeh 1 Roddy White 2 Dwayne Bowe 0 Antonio Bryant 2 Steve Smith 5 Reggie Wayne 0 Hines Ward 0 Calvin Johnson 3 Derrick Mason 1 Greg Jennings 0 Santana Moss 1 Lance Moore 0 DeSean Jackson 17 Steve Breaston 2 Terrell Owens 7 Donald Driver 2 Jerricho Cotchery 2 Laveranues Coles 2 Randy Moss 2 Muhsin Muhammad 0 Lee Evans 1 Torry Holt 0 Matt Jones 0 Vincent Jackson 4 Kevin Walter 3 Donnie Avery 9 Isaac Bruce 1 Ted Ginn Jr. 5 Marvin Harrison 0 Antwaan Randle El 1 Santonio Holmes 2 Anthony Gonzalez 0 Devin Hester 5 Greg Camarillo 2 Steve Smith 0 Josh Reed 0 Braylon Edwards 0 Davone Bess 1 Chad Johnson 0 Bobby Wade 0 Bernard Berrian 4 Michael Jenkins 0 Brandon Stokley 0 Amani Toomer 0 Ike Hilliard 1 Mark Clayton 6 Marques Colston 0 Bobby Engram 0 Nate Washington 5 Domenik Hixon 2 Bryant Johnson 0 Dennis Northcutt 1 Brandon Jones 2 Patrick Crayton 1

Tight Ends Recpt 115 112 104 91 89 96 92 88 86 83 78 82 82 78 80 80 79 79 62 77 69 74 71 70 69 65 63 64 64 59 60 54 60 56 60 53 55 57 52 55 57 56 55 54 53 53 48 50 49 48 47 41 47 47 40 43 45 44 41 39

Total 115 114 106 103 98 96 93 90 86 85 83 82 82 81 81 80 80 80 80 79 76 76 73 72 71 65 64 64 64 63 63 63 62 61 60 58 57 57 57 57 57 56 55 55 53 53 52 50 49 48 48 48 47 47 45 45 45 45 43 41

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Player Rush Tony Gonzalez 0 Chris Cooley 0 Jason Witten 0 Dallas Clark 0 Owen Daniels 0 Antonio Gates 0 Bo Scaife 0 Zach Miller 0 John Carlson 0 Greg Olsen 0 Jeremy Shockey 0 Dustin Keller 0 Heath Miller 0 Billy Miller 0 Kellen Winslow 0 Visanthe Shiancoe 0 Tony Scheffler 1 Marcedes Lewis 0 Desmond Clark 0 Donald Lee 0 L.J. Smith 0 Jerramy Stevens 0 Todd Heap 0 Anthony Fasano 0 Kevin Boss 0 Robert Royal 0 Daniel Graham 0 Vernon Davis 1 David Martin 0 Reggie Kelly 0 Brent Celek 0 Alge Crumpler 0 Michael Gaines 0 Steve Heiden 0 Benjamin Watson 0 Alex Smith 0 Jeff King 0 Chris Baker 0 Martellus Bennett 0 Gijon Robinson 0 Dante Rosario 0 Matt Spaeth 0 Ben Utecht 0 Justin Peelle 0 John Gilmore 0 Brandon Manumaleuna 0 Delanie Walker 2 Mark Campbell 0 Casey Fitzsimmons 0 Tory Humphrey 0 Randy McMichael 0 Joe Klopfenstein 0 Ben Patrick 0 Nate Jackson 0 Tony Stewart 0 Joel Dreessen 0 Greg Estandia 0 Derek Fine 0 Tom Santi 0 David Thomas 0

Recpt 96 83 81 77 70 60 58 56 55 54 50 48 48 45 43 42 40 41 41 39 37 36 35 34 33 33 32 31 31 31 27 24 23 23 22 21 21 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 15 15 10 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 9 118

Total 96 83 82 77 70 60 58 56 55 54 50 48 48 45 43 42 41 41 41 39 37 36 35 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 27 24 23 23 22 21 21 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 15 15 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 9