If you've ever wondered exactly where all the NFL training camps are located, and when players have to report to camp, wonder no more. Here's a quick guide to them all.
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So Where Are the NFL Training Camps?
If you've ever wondered exactly where all the NFL training camps are located, and when players have to report to camp, wonder no more. Here's a quick guide to them all.
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Fantasy Football Preview: T.J. Houshmandzadeh
In spite of his 92 receptions and 904 receiving yards, the vast majority in the fantasy football community considered T.J. Houshmandzadeh’s 2008 campaign with the Cincinnati Bengals to be a flop. The reason being that Houshmandzadeh’s TD total dropped from an impressive 12 in ’07 to a less than productive 4 in '08. The main culprit being the loss of star QB Carson Palmer to a season-ending shoulder injury and a lack of red zone chemistry with mediocre backup signal caller Ryan Fitzpatrick. The absence of a solid running game also crippled the Bengals passing game severely. If you were fortunate enough to be in a points per reception league, Housh proved to be somewhat valuable, but in most leagues where finding pay dirt is the name of the game, he fell well short of expectations.In 2009, the 31-year-old veteran wide out finds himself in new surroundings in Seattle after spending his entire 8 season career in Cincinnati. While the challenges of this transition will be plenty including a new town, a new head coach in Jim Mora, a new QB in Matt Hasselbeck and a new West Coast offensive scheme under offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, Houshmandzadeh looks to regain his top flight fantasy status with the Seahawks. Probably the biggest adjustment Houshmandzadeh will face in Seattle will be comprehending the nuances of Greg Knapp’s West Coast offense. This offense will be different from the one Houshmandzadeh was so successful with in Cinci, both in philosophy and terminology. When most people think of the West Coast scheme, they immediately think pass heavy offense. In all actuality, the West Coast offense was designed to open up the running attack. While most offenses use the run to open up the passing game, the West Coast offense is the exact opposite, using a pass first philosophy to open up the run. So long story longer, this offense will be vastly different from the pass happy scheme using multiple receiver sets you have grown accustomed to seeing the last few years in Seattle under former head coach Mike Holmgren.
Don’t get us wrong, we still expect Seattle to throw the ball early and often this season, especially with their lack of talent at RB, and a great wide receiver like Houshmandzadeh can flourish in this offense. In fact, the best wide receiver in the history of the NFL, Jerry Rice, owes much of the credit for his success to Bill Walsh’s West Coast offense. The good news is that Houshmandzadeh has been quick to pick up on the new offense, and by all accounts, the chemistry between himself and QB Matt Hasselbeck has been outstanding in mini camp, especially in red zone drills.
While we don’t anticipate Houshmandzadeh to put up monster reception and yardage totals in Seattle, he should be in the ballpark of last season’s totals. We do, however, expect to see his TD total to rise significantly from last season.
There is little doubt that he will be the go to guy in the red zone in the Seahawks revamped passing attack. Another great thing about Houshmandzadeh in terms of fantasy appeal is his ability to play through nagging injuries and play well. He also isn’t a guy that tends give less effort in a non contract year. He is a blue collar type receiver that isn’t afraid to do whatever it takes to get the job done. That said, we don’t foresee Housh as an elite WR1 candidate in fantasy drafts, but he is about as solid a WR2 candidate as you will find for your fantasy roster in 2009.
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Fantasy Football Preview: Matt Cassel
When it comes to expectations for fantasy football QBs during the ’09 season, arguably no signal caller is more uncertain than Matt Cassel. While Cassel displayed glimpses of greatness in a loaded and well coached New England offense, he now finds himself in dreaded Kansas City under rookie head coach Todd Haley (offensive coordinator in Arizona last season).According to reports from mini camp, Cassel appears to be more than up for the challenge and should snag the starting job from Tyler Thigpen who had a solid ’08 campaign in his own right. The question is, will he have the tools at his disposal necessary to make the transition to Kansas City a successful one?
In terms of fantasy value, the jury is still very much out, but we will do our best to shed some light on the subject with the facts we currently have.
First and foremost, we all know that the Chiefs are not exactly stacked on either side of the ball and the loss of stud tight end Tony Gonzalez to the Falcons probably won’t help matters. The good news is that the cupboard isn’t completely bare and there are some potential playmakers to work with in this offense. Cassel’s top weapon of choice is likely to be WR Dwayne Bowe. Bowe has emerged into a solid receiving threat and playmaker, however, the departure of Gonzalez will surely bring plenty of extra attention his way from opposing secondaries. The Chiefs hope to alleviate some of the heat on Bowe with speedy wideout Mark Bradley and newly acquired possession receiver Bobby Engram (formerly with the Seahawks). Although Bradley spent a good portion of last season on the sidelines with injuries, he proved to be more than capable when healthy, and Engram could be the perfect compliment for this offense out of the slot; a position he had great success at in Seattle in a similar offensive scheme. If he can return to form, stay out of trouble, and stay healthy, Larry Johnson could also play a bigger role as a receiver out of the backfield this season and also aid in opening up the passing attack in general if successful running the ball.
The bigger question with regard to Cassel could be coaching. A first year head coach in Todd Haley with a brand new offensive system could create some stumbling blocks for Cassel. Fortunately, Cassel is very much a student of the game and the offensive system in question has a proven track record of success. It should be very similar to the system Haley was in charge of last season in Arizona, and we all know the positive results it yielded for Kurt Warner and the Cardinals alike. It is a system that relies heavily on the passing game and should benefit Cassel’s fantasy value tremendously if things click, but that's a big if. Unfortunately, there is a big difference between running an offense and being a head coach. While Todd Haley has a proven track record as an assistant coach in Chicago, Dallas, and most recently as OC in Arizona, he has absolutely no head coaching experience to speak of. On top of that, Haley surely lacks the knowledge and experience of a Bill Belichick, who was very much responsible for Cassel’s success and maturation last season in New England.
On paper, there is promise, but there are so many different elements that go into making a QB successful in the NFL, and frankly, we won’t truly know if the right dynamics and chemistry exist in Kansas City for Cassel to make a major fantasy splash until he hits the field in week 1.
In our opinion, this season could go either way for Cassel. Surely, he will hit some rough patches and a huge fantasy flop is not entirely out of the question, but there is also the potential for a lot of success in this offensive system. Cassel should be considered a high risk/high reward prospect for your fantasy draft.
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2009 Fantasy Football...Who's With Us?!!!
We've rested up and we're ready for the 2009 fantasy football season to begin. Our goal once again is to provide the best fantasy football rankings possible. So whether you're readying for your Yahoo fantasy football, ESPN fantasy football or FOX fantasy football league, we welcome you to use our site as a free resource. (Even Billy Mays would charge you nearly 20 bucks for this stuff, but not us. It is free.)
This year, we'll again start off the season by offering our free draft kit, complete with our Top 200+ fantasy football players for the 2009 NFL season. In addition, the draft kit includes an in-depth breakdown and preview of each player ranked by position, including quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, defense, and kicker. All you have to do is sign up and we'll send it to you.
Don't forget that once the season officially begins we'll help you dominate your league with our weekly rankings so you'll know who to start and who to bench on your team.
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Start Marking Your Calendar: 2009-10 NFL Dates
The 2009-10 NFL Calendar has been released. This is your cue to start planning your sick days at work. Here's the rundown.
July 16—Supplemental Draft
Late-July—Training camps open.
August 9—Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, Canton, Ohio (Buffalo Bills vs. Tennessee Titans).
August 13-17—First preseason weekend.
September 1—Roster cutdown to maximum of 75 players.
September 5—Roster cutdown to maximum of 53 players.
September 10-14—Kickoff 2009 Weekend.
October 12-13—NFL Fall Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts.
October 20—Trading deadline.
October 25—International Series, London, England (New England Patriots vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers).
2010
January 3—Regular season ends.
January 9-10—Wild Card Playoffs.
January 16-17—Divisional Playoffs.
January 24—Conference Championships.
January 31—AFC-NFC Pro Bowl, South Florida (ESPN).
February 7—Super Bowl XLIV, South Florida (CBS).
February 24–March 2—NFL Scouting Combine, Indianapolis, Indiana.
March 5—Free agency begins.
March 21-24—NFL Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida.
Early-May—NFL Draft, New York City.
May 24-26—NFL Spring Meeting, Dallas, Texas.
Fantasy Football RB Rankings (2009 Draft Edition)
UPDATED: 8/26
1. Adrian Peterson (MIN) – Bye 9 – Pros: He is the most physically gifted and talented running back in the NFL. Peterson is the very definition of poetry in motion. He led the NFL in 2008 in both rushing yards (1,760) and total yards (1,885). Peterson also exceeded the magical 100 yard rushing mark in 10 games last season and had 20 carries that went for 20 yards or more, both NFL bests.
Cons: Prone to nagging injuries, but typically plays through them. Peterson needs to produce better goal line results and cut down on fumbles. To this point, he has provided limited production as a receiver out of the backfield.
Misc.: We believe he has only scratched the surface on his potential and his best football is yet to come. That said, Peterson is best suited for TD and yard heavy fantasy leagues. In PPR leagues, Forte or Jones-Drew might be better options for you with the first pick in your fantasy draft, but Peterson is still your best bet for consistent fantasy production week in and week out.
2. Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX) – Bye 7 – Pros: He is probably the NFL’s most versatile running back; Jones-Drew can do it all. He has the ability to produce big numbers in both the running and passing game, and with Fred Taylor now out of the picture, Jones-Drew should see a drastic increase in touches as Jacksonville’s feature back.
Cons: While the Jaguars offensive line should be improved this season over last, we are still a bit skeptical about their ability to consistently open holes for Jones-Drew in the running game, especially against better run defenses. We are also somewhat concerned about Jones-Drew’s ability to maintain a full workload as a feature back given his small stature.
Misc.: He ranked 2nd in the NFL last season with 62 receptions, making him a priority for Points Per Reception fantasy leagues. If Jones-Drew can develop into a more consistent week to week performer in the ground game, you may not lose a game with him on your fantasy roster. Unfortunately, he has yet to prove himself in that regard.
3. Matt Forte (CHI) – Bye 5 - Pros: He led all NFL RB’s in 2008 with 63 receptions, making him ideal for PPR fantasy leagues, and ranked 3rd in the NFL in total yards with 1,715. Forte displays great hands and only had 1 fumble in ’08. He should once again be the centerpiece of the Bears offense and the addition of Jay Cutler will likely bolster his production. He is fairly durable considering his hefty workload and willing to play through injuries. Forte should benefit greatly from a very soft schedule in 2009.
Cons: Forte only rushed for 100 yards or more in 3 games last season (although he had 100 plus total yards in 11 games) and he needs to improve on a mediocre 3.9 yards per carry average. Chicago made a few changes in the offensive line for this season which could help in the running game, but the jury is still out. He is also expected to give up a few more carries this season to back up Kevin Jones.
Misc.: While Forte was no slouch in his rookie season, we think he can take it to the next level in 2009. Opposing defenses will certainly key in on him, but a healthier Bears passing game with Jay Cutler should alleviate some of the pressure. Forte should be great for any fantasy scoring system, but he will excel in PPR leagues.
4. Michael Turner (ATL) – Bye 4 – Pros: He possesses a nice blend of power and speed with a nose for the end zone. Turner led all NFL RB’s last season with 376 carries and rushed for an NFL best 17 TD’s. He’s very durable and rarely fumbles.
Cons: Turner is virtually non existent in the passing game, hauling in only 6 passes in 2008, but he more than makes up for it on the ground. Regardless, his value is slightly diminished in PPR fantasy leagues. In addition, Atlanta has a very difficult 2009 schedule and Turner was not quite as effective against the better run defenses he faced last season.
Misc.: While Turner should continue to get a ton of carries as the centerpiece of the Falcons offense, we doubt he will match last season’s totals. A more polished Matt Ryan at QB and the addition of Tony Gonzalez lead us to believe that Atlanta will open up the passing game a little more in 2009. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing as a beefed up passing attack should actually benefit Turner by opening up more running lanes and reducing wear and tear on his body down the stretch.
5. Steven Jackson (STL) – Bye 9 – Pros: When fully healthy, a very effective mix of size, speed, and great hands make Jackson virtually unstoppable against even the best defenses the NFL has to offer. He has rushed for at least 1,000 yards in each of his last 4 seasons in spite of playing a full 16 game schedule only once during that span. Jackson has also proven to be a great receiving option out of the backfield, a role he will probably be needed in more than ever given the Rams limited options in the passing game.
Cons: As the centerpiece of the Rams offense, opposing defenses will almost certainly stack the box and focus much of their attention on Jackson in 2009. He has also proven to be a health risk, as he has started no more than 12 games in each of the last 2 seasons.
Misc.: Even with the odds stacked against him, Jackson has proven time and time again to be one of the better fantasy backs in the NFL. We have no doubt that Jackson can put up huge numbers even with a lackluster supporting cast, we do, however, question his durability to make it through a full season given his recent track record.
6. DeAngelo Williams (CAR) – Bye 4 – Pros: He was without question the best fantasy football RB in the league down the stretch in 2008. Williams ranked among the NFL’s elite in almost every statistical category including an NFL best 20 total TD’s. Home run speed and a top notch offensive line make him a strong candidate for big fantasy production yet again in 2009.
Cons: We expect a healthier Jonathan Stewart to cut a little deeper into Williams’ workload this season. The Panthers brutal 2009 schedule against some of the best run defenses the NFL has to offer does not bode well either. In addition, Williams is underutilized in the Panthers passing game, limiting his PPR value.
Misc.: Williams has done more than enough to earn the trust of skeptical fantasy owners, and his ability is unquestioned at this point, but under the circumstances mentioned above; we would be surprised to see him consistently produce at the level we saw in 2008. He should be in the ballpark though and the occasional monster game is likely.
7. Chris Johnson (TEN) – Bye 7 – Pros: Johnson’s blazing breakaway speed and explosiveness between the tackles for a running back his size makes him arguably the most dangerous RB in the NFL. Every time he gets the ball in his hands, one gets the sense that he is going to take it the distance. He has also displayed plenty of promise as a receiver out of the backfield. While Johnson will continue to give up some carries to LenDale White, we expect to see an increased workload for him in 2009.
Cons: As mentioned above, we do expect his role in the Titans offense to increase this season, but LenDale White is still going to be the man near the goal line, which limits Johnson’s TD potential to a large degree.
Misc: Even without the goal line carries, we feel that Johnson has the potential to exceed his impressive rookie totals. He is probably best suited for PPR and yard heavy leagues, but should provide very solid production in any format. We don’t suggest taking him in the first 5 picks, as we have seen him taken in that range in several mock drafts, but he is certainly worthy of a mid to late first round pick in fantasy drafts.
8. LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) – Bye 5 – Pros: In spite of posting 1,536 total yards and 12 TD’s in 2008, Tomlinson’s was widely considered to be a bust amongst the fantasy football community in 2008. We agree that he failed to live up to expectations, but you have to keep in mind that he played the majority of the season with a painful turf toe injury; an injury that puts most RB’s on the shelf for the season. He should be 100% heading into 2009, he is still going to be the go to guy in the Chargers offensive game plan each week, and he remains one of the most versatile RB’s in the NFL.
Cons: At age 30, Tomlinson isn’t getting any younger and it is only natural that he is going to lose a step. Also with age, comes a higher risk of injury, something that finally caught up with him last season. Tomlinson may also lose a few more touches to Darren Sproles this season and a tough schedule that includes games against Pittsburgh and Baltimore could prove troublesome.
Misc.: If you are expecting to see the Tomlinson of old in 2009, you are likely going to be disappointed, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have plenty of production left in the tank. While there is no doubt that he has lost the luster of a top pick in fantasy drafts, he is still worthy of a first round selection and if he falls lower than that in your draft, consider it a steal.
9. Steve Slaton (HOU) – Bye 10 – Pros: Slaton has great vision, cutting ability, soft hands and breakaway speed. In other words, he has all the tools to be a first rate fantasy back in 2009. A vastly underrated offensive line and an improved Texans passing game with QB Matt Schaub should also aid in Slaton’s ’09 fantasy campaign. In addition, Slaton has little to no competition for playing time in the Houston backfield and is surprisingly effective near the goal line for his size.
Cons: Slaton’s durability has come into question and he may not be able to shoulder the challenges that go along with being a full time feature RB in the NFL. UPDATE: Despite a significant weight gain by Slaton in the off-season in order to increase durability and goal line production, early indications this preseason are that Chris Brown is the favorite to receive the Texans goal line carries. This may or may not pan out once the regular season starts, but if this turns out to be the case, Slaton's fantasy value would suffer a bit.
Misc.: He certainly can’t be considered a sleeper at this point, but we think Slaton has the potential to be one of the top scoring fantasy RB’s in the NFL this season if his body can withstand the rigors of 16 weeks carrying the load. At the very least, he has a ton of upside and should be a solid performer most weeks.
10. Frank Gore (SF) – Bye 6 – Pros: He has great speed and cutting abilities, especially for a guy that has had major surgery on both knees. He’s an exceptional receiver out of the backfield and he has little competition for playing time. Gore has exceeded 1,000 rushing yards in each of his last 3 seasons with no less than 43 receptions during that span.
Cons: Gore has never rushed for more than 8 TD’s in a season in his career. He is also a slight injury risk as he has only completed one full season of football in his 4 year career (although he has never missed more than 2 games). Ball security is an issue as he consistently ranks near the top of the NFL in fumbles.
Misc.: He should benefit greatly from new offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye’s run friendly scheme. Gore was handicapped under the former regime led by Mike Martz pass happy attack. The 49ers will have to be more competitive on defense and in the passing game (in other words, not have to abandon the run game playing from behind) for Gore to reach his full potential, but if this happens and he can remain healthy, look out!
11. Brandon Jacobs (NYG) – Bye 10 – Pros: He is a bruising back with deceptively good speed and agility for a player his size. Jacobs has a nose for the end zone indicative of his 15 rushing TD’s in 2008. He is also exceptional in the yards per carry department.
Cons: For someone his size, Jacobs is surprisingly fragile. He has not played in more than 13 games or posted more than 213 carries since taking over the starting role in 2007. He also appears reluctant to play through minor injuries. In addition, Jacobs is not going to do you any favors in PPR leagues, as he had all of 6 receptions in 2008.
Misc.: Ahmad Bradshaw will steal the occasional carry and come in during passing situations filling the role left behind by Derrick Ward, but Jacobs is still the man in New York. He is ideal for TD heavy leagues and should provide adequate support in the rushing yard category. If he could increase his workload and become more involved in the passing game, Jacobs would ascend to top flight fantasy status, but that is simply wishful thinking and unlikely for 2009.
12. Brian Westbrook (PHI) – Bye 4 – Pros: When healthy, there may not be another fantasy RB with more to offer than Westbrook. He is great in the ground game, has a nose for the end zone and is capable of putting up receiving totals equal to or better than most WR2’s.
Cons: Unfortunately, Westbrook is rarely 100% healthy. He will typically play through smaller injuries and play well, but it seems like this guy is always hurt. In fact, he has yet to complete a full season of football in his 7 year career and an off-season ankle surgery does not bode well for 2009 being his first. In addition, rumor has it that Westbrook will lose goal line carries this season to rookie back up LeSean McCoy and /or FB Leonard Weaver.
Misc.: He is definitely a high risk-high reward fantasy candidate. If Westbrook is still on your draft board very late in the first round or thereafter, then by all means, grab him. Otherwise, the risk is too high. Also, we aren’t typically big on handcuffing guys with back ups, but in Westbrook’s case, it is totally necessary. This means that you may have to go out of your way to draft LeSean McCoy earlier than you would like, in turn, costing you at another position.
13. Clinton Portis (WAS) – Bye 8 – Pros: The very definition of a feature back, Portis will pound the rock as often as you will give it to him. He is a solid receiver out of the backfield (not great) and he is money near the goal line. When fully healthy, Portis is a force to be reckoned with and will provide solid consistency week in and week out.
Cons: Portis is tough as nails and we applaud his willingness to play through injuries, but he often does so to the point of his and fantasy owners’ demise. While we are hopeful that 2008 didn’t take too much of a toll on him, Portis isn’t getting any younger and he would benefit from a lighter workload, which we think you will see in 2009. He could also benefit from a more productive passing game. The Redskins seem to struggle to find the red zone at times which is where Portis thrives.
Misc.: He came out guns blazin’ to kick off the 2008 season, rushing for 944 yards and 7 TD’s in the Redskins first 8 games, but a hefty workload and a laundry list of injuries ultimately led to a lackluster second half. Portis has plenty of fantasy potential, but we do question his ability to sustain that potential for a full season, especially if Skins second year head coach Jim Zorn did not learn his lesson from over working him in 2008.
14. Marion Barber (DAL) – Bye 6 – Pros: A well rounded back, Barber is probably best known for his ability to find pay dirt. He is a TD machine, and if not for a late season toe injury in 2008, Barber would have almost certainly produced a double digit TD total for a third consecutive season. He is also gifted as a receiver out of the backfield and we expect the Cowboys to utilize him more often in that role in 2009.
Cons: While he has hovered near the magic number in each of the last 2 seasons, you might be surprised to know that Barber has never rushed for 1,000 yards in a season to this point in his career. We would also like to see a little more consistency from him in the ground yard department. Barber can be very hit or miss in that respect. In addition, Barber will almost certainly lose more carries to Felix Jones and Teshard Choice in 2009. Jones and Choice both displayed too much potential to simply ride the pine behind Barber all season.
Misc.: We are fairly confident that Barber will see a decrease in his workload for 2009 to some extent which is the only reason he isn’t ranked higher, but that doesn’t necessarily mean a reduction in his fantasy potential. He will still be the go to guy near the goal line and we think his PPR fantasy value has never been better. In fact, he may be one of the more undervalued prospects in your fantasy draft.
15. Pierre Thomas (NO) – Bye 5 – Pros: He isn’t overwhelmingly flashy, but he is solid in virtually every aspect necessary to break into the upper echelon of fantasy backs. Thomas is powerful enough to run effectively in between the tackles, quick enough to bounce it outside, he has excellent hands, and he can put it in the end zone in goal line situations (and he will be the goal line back). What else can you ask for?
Cons: He plays in a pass happy offense that may limit his fantasy potential from time to time. Thomas will also have to split time with Reggie Bush which will probably keep him under 20 carries most weeks.
Misc.: You may be surprised to know that Thomas scored at least 1 TD in the last 6 games in which he played in 2008, totaling 12 TD’s for the season, in addition to exceeding 100 total yards in 5 of those last 6 games. Now that Deuce McAllister and Aaron Stecker are gone, Thomas will have only Reggie Bush to contend with for playing time, and knowing Bush’s track record, odds are that will be short lived. He isn’t exactly a sleeper, as Thomas is already on most fantasy radars, but we think he could surpass his already lofty expectations for 2009.
Rank. Player (TEAM)—Bye week—best suited league type
( S=sleeper pick)
16. Ryan Grant (GB) – Bye 5 – TD and yard heavy
17. Kevin Smith (DET) – Bye 7 – TD and yard heavy
18. Ronnie Brown (MIA) – Bye 6 – TD and yard heavy
S 19. Darren McFadden (OAK) - Bye 9 - PPR and yard heavy
20. Thomas Jones (NYJ) - Bye 9 - TD and yard heavy
21. Marshawn Lynch (BUF) – Bye 9 – PPR
22. Joseph Addai (IND) - Bye 6 - PPR
23. Ray Rice (BAL) - Bye 7 - All formats
24. Larry Johnson (KC) - Bye 8 - TD and yard heavy
S 25. Knowshon Moreno (DEN) - Bye 7 - PPR and Dynasty/keeper
26. Reggie Bush (NO ) - Bye 5 - PPR
27. LenDale White (TEN) - Bye 7 - TD heavy
28. Willie Parker (PIT) – Bye 8 – yard heavy
S 29. Cedric Benson (CIN) - Bye -8 TD and yard heavy
S 30. Jonathan Stewart (CAR) - Bye 4 - TD and yard heavy
31. Derrick Ward (TB) - Bye 8 - PPR
S 32. Donald Brown (IND) - Bye 6 - PPR and yard heavy
S 33. Felix Jones (DAL) - Bye 6 - TD and yard heavy
S 34. Chris "Beanie" Wells (ARI) - Bye 4 - TD and dynasty/keeper
S 35. Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG) - Bye 10 - PPR
36. Earnest Graham (TB) - Bye 8 - TD
37. Jamal Lewis (CLE) – Bye 9 – TD and yard heavy
38. Darren Sproles (SD) - Bye 5 - PPR
S 39. LeSean McCoy (PHI) - Bye 4 - TD
40. Julius Jones (SEA) – Bye 7 – yard heavy
S 41. Fred Jackson (BUF) – Bye 9 – PPR
42. Tim Hightower (ARI) - Bye 4 - TD
43. Chester Taylor (MIN) - Bye 9 - TD
44. Carnell "Cadillac" Williams (TB) - Bye 8 - all formats
45. Willis McGahee (BAL) - Bye 7 - yard heavy
46. Ladell Betts (WAS) - Bye 8 - PPR
47. Leon Washington (NYJ) - Bye 9 - PPR/return yards
48. Jerious Norwood (ATL) - Bye 4 - PPR/return yard
49. Reshard Mendenhall (PIT) – Bye 8 – TD
50. Ricky Williams (MIA) - Bye 6 - any format
51. Edgerrin James (SEA) - Bye 7 - TD
52. Laurence Maroney (NE) - Bye 8 - TD
53. Correll Buckhalter (DEN) – Bye 7 – yard heavy54. Jamaal Charles (KC) - Bye 8 - PPR
55. Chris Brown (HOU) - Bye 10 - TD only
56. Glen Coffee (SF) - Bye 6 - TD
57. Michael Bush (OAK) - Bye 9 - TD
58. Shonn Greene (NYJ) - Bye 9 - PPR/ TD
59. Fred Taylor (NE) - Bye 8 - TD
60. Maurice Morris (DET) - Bye 7 - TD
61. Kevin Faulk (NE) – Bye 8 – PPR only
62. Sammy Morris (NE) - Bye 8 - T
63. Justin Fargas (OAK) – Bye 9 – yard heavy
64. Le'Ron McClain (BAL) - Bye 7 - TD only
65. Jerome Harrison (CLE) - Bye 9 - PPR
66. Rashad Jennings (JAC) - Bye 7 - any
67. Kevin Jones (CHI) - Bye 5 - TD
68. Brian Leonard (CIN) - Bye 8 - TD
69. Peyton Hillis (DEN) - Bye 7 - PPR
70. Samkon Gado (STL) - Bye 9 - TD
71. James Davis (CLE) - Bye 9 - all formats
72. Mewelde Moore (PIT) - Bye 8 - TD
73. Brandon Jackson (GB) - Bye 5 - PPR
74. Dominic Rhodes (BUF) – Bye 9 – PPR
75. Tashard Choice (DAL) - Bye 6 - any
76. Danny Ware (NYG) - Bye 10 - PPR
77. Mike Bell (NO) - Bye 5 - TD
78. Kenneth Darby (STL) - Bye 9 - TD
79. Javon Ringer (TEN) - Bye 7 - TD
80. LaMont Jordan (DEN) - Bye 7 - TD
Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings (2009 Draft Edition)
Fantasy football drafts are just around the corner. Here's a look at the Top 25 Tight End Rankings you should consider for your fantasy football team. UPDATED 8/26Rank. Player (TEAM)—Bye week
(S = sleeper pick)
1. Jason Witten (DAL) – Bye 6
2. Antonio Gates (SD) – Bye 5
3. Dallas Clark (IND) – Bye 6
4. Tony Gonzalez (ATL) – Bye 4
5. Greg Olsen (CHI) – Bye 5
6. Chris Cooley (WAS) – Bye 8
7. Kellen Winslow (TB) – Bye 8
S 8. Dustin Keller (NYJ) – Bye 9
9. Owen Daniels (HOU) – Bye 10
10. Zach Miller (OAK) – Bye 9
11. Jeremy Shockey (NO) – Bye 5
12. John Carlson (SEA) – Bye 7
S 13. Visanthe Shiancoe (MIN) – Bye 9
14. Kevin Boss (NYG) – Bye 10
S 15. Brent Celek (PHI) – Bye 4
16. Heath Miller (PIT) – Bye 8
17. Vernon Davis (SF) – Bye 6
18. Anthony Fasano (MIA) – Bye 6
S 19. Chris Baker (NE) - Bye 8
S 20. Jermichael Finley (GB) - Bye 5
21. Todd Heap (BAL) – Bye 7
22. Bo Scaife (TEN) – Bye 7
23. Randy McMichael (STL) – Bye 9
24. Marcedes Lewis (JAC) – Bye 7
25. Robert Royal (CLE) - Bye 9
Additional TE's to keep an eye on:
Martellus Bennett (DAL)
Donald Lee (GB)
L.J. Smith (BAL)
S Jared Cook (TEN)
Billy Miller (NO)
S Brandon Pettigrew (DET)
David Martin (MIA)
Desmond Clark (CHI)
Daniel Graham (DEN)
Jerramy Stevens (TB)
Alge Crumpler (TEN)
Ben Watson (NE)
Jeff King (CAR)
Brad Cottam (KC)
Gijon Robinson (IND)
Tony Scheffler (DEN)
Derek Schouman (BUF)
Fantasy Football Defense Rankings (2009 Draft Edition)
Fantasy football drafts are just around the corner. Here's a look at the Top 25 Defense Rankings you should consider for your fantasy football team.
Rank. TEAM—Bye week
1. Pittsburgh Steelers – Bye 8
2. Baltimore Ravens – Bye 7
3. New York Giants – Bye 10
4. Minnesota Vikings - Bye 9
5. Philadelphia Eagles – Bye 4
6. San Diego Chargers – Bye 5
7. Tennessee Titans – Bye 7
8. New York Jets – Bye 9
9. Chicago Bears – Bye 5
10. Green Bay Packers – Bye 5
11. Dallas Cowboys – Bye 6
12. Miami Dolphins – Bye 6
13. New England Patriots – Bye 8
14. Washington Redskins – Bye 8
15. Carolina Panthers – Bye 4
16. Arizona Cardinals – Bye 4
17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Bye 8
18. Indianapolis Colts – Bye 6
19. Seattle Seahawks – Bye 7
20. Buffalo Bills – Bye 9
21. Jacksonville Jaguars – Bye 7
22. San Francisco 49ers – Bye 6
23. Atlanta Falcons – Bye 4
24. Oakland Raiders – Bye 9
25. Houston Texans – Bye 10
Defenses To Avoid!!!
Detroit Lions
Kansas City Chiefs
St. Louis Rams
Denver Broncos
Cincinnati Bengals
New Orleans Saints
Cleveland Browns
Fantasy Football WR Rankings (2009 Draft Edition)
Fantasy football drafts are just around the corner. Here's a look at the Top 80 Wide Receiver Rankings you should consider for your fantasy football team.
UPDATED 8/31
Rank. Player (TEAM)—Bye week
(S = sleeper pick)
1. Larry Fitzgerald (ARI) – Bye 4
2. Randy Moss
3. Andre Johnson (HOU) – Bye 10
4. Calvin Johnson (DET) – Bye 7
5. Anquan Boldin (ARI) – Bye 4
6. Greg Jennings (GB) – Bye 5
7. Reggie Wayne (IND) – Bye 6
8. Steve Smith (CAR) – Bye 4
9. Roddy White (ATL) – Bye 4
10. Marques Colston (NO) – Bye 5
11. Wes Welker (NE) – Bye 8
12. Dwayne Bowe (KC) – Bye 8
13. T.J. Houshmandzadeh (SEA) – Bye 7
14. Terrell Owens (BUF) – Bye 9
15. Chad OchoCinco (CIN) – Bye 8
16. Vincent Jackson (SD) – Bye 5
17. Roy Williams (DAL) – Bye 6
18. Eddie Royal (DEN) – Bye 7
19. Bernard Berrian (MIN) – Bye 9
20. Santonio Holmes (PIT) – Bye 8
21. DeSean Jackson (PHI) – Bye 4
22. Brandon Marshall (DEN) – Bye 7
23. Lee Evans (BUF) – Bye 9
24. Braylon Edwards (CLE) – Bye 9
25. Hines Ward (PIT) – Bye 8
26. Santana Moss (WAS) – Bye 8
27. Anthony Gonzalez (IND) – Bye 6
28. Donald Driver (GB) – Bye 5
29. Lance Moore (NO) – Bye 5
30. Antonio Bryant (TB) – Bye 8
31. Derrick Mason (BAL) – Bye 7
32. Kevin Walter (HOU) – Bye 10
33. Laveranues Coles (CIN) – Bye 8
S 34. Domenik Hixon (NYG) - Bye 10
35. Torry Holt (JAC) – Bye 7
36. Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ) – Bye 9
37. Donnie Avery (STL) – Bye 9
S 38. Devin Hester (CHI) – Bye 5
39. Ted Ginn (MIA) – Bye 6
40. Steve Breaston (ARI) – Bye 4
41. Chris Chambers (SD) – Bye 5
S 42. Percy Harvin (MIN) – Bye 9
S 43. Josh Morgan (SF) - Bye 6
44. Justin Gage (TEN) – Bye 7
45. Patrick Crayton (DAL) – Bye 6
46. Muhsin Muhammad (CAR) – Bye 4
47. Nate Washington (TEN) – Bye 7
48. Chris Henry (CIN) - Bye 8
49. Steve Smith (NYG) – Bye 10
50. Michael Jenkins (ATL) – Bye 4
S 51. Chansi Stuckey (NYJ) – Bye 9
52. Brandon Stokley (DEN) – Bye 7
53. Nate Burleson (SEA) – Bye 7
S 54. Hakeem Nicks (NYG) – Bye 10
55. Jeremy Maclin (PHI) – Bye 4
S 56. Earl Bennett (CHI) – Bye5
S 57. Sidney Rice (MIN) – Bye 9
S 58. Kenny Britt (TEN) – Bye 7
59. Isaac Bruce (SF) – Bye 6
S 60. Mark Bradley (KC) – Bye 8
61. Kevin Curtis (PHI) – Bye 4
62. Mark Clayton (BAL) – Bye 7
63. Davone Bess (MIA) – Bye 6
S 64. Robert Meachem (NO) – Bye 5
S 65. Michael Crabtree (SF) – Bye 6
66. Troy Williamson (JAC) - Bye 7
S 67. Mike Sims-Walker (JAC) –Bye 7
S 68. Chaz Schilens (OAK) – Bye 9
69. Darius Heyward-Bey (OAK) – Bye 9
70. Bobby Engram (KC) – Bye 8
71. Laurent Robinson (STL) – Bye 9
S 72. David Clowney (NYJ) – Bye 9
73. Austin Collie (IND) - Bye 6
74. Brian Hartline (MIA) - Bye 6
75. Malcom Floyd (SD) – Bye 5
76. Miles Austin (DAL)- Bye 6
77. Greg Camarillo (MIA) – Bye 6
78. Malcolm Kelly (WAS) – Bye 8
79. Bryant Johnson (DET) – Bye 7
80. Josh Cribbs (CLE) – Bye 9
WR’s to keep an eye on:
DeMetrius Williams (BAL)
Limas Sweed (PIT)
James Jones (GB)
Joey Galloway (NE)
Devery Henderson (NO)
Deion Branch (SEA)
Mike Furrey (CLE)
Andre Caldwell (CIN)
Legedu Naanee (SD)
Devin Aromashodu (CHI)
Louis Murphy (OAK)
Pierre Garcon (IND)
Sam Hurd (DAL)
Devin Thomas (WAS)
Mohamed Massaquoi (CLE)
Arnaz Battle (SF)
Amani Toomer (KC)
Marvin Harrison (FA)
Andre Davis (HOU)
Reggie Brown (PHI)
Antwaan Randle El (WAS)
Jordy Nelson (GB)
Keenan Burton (STL)
Jabar Gaffney (DEN)
Michael Clayton (TB)
Jason Avant (PHI)
Jason Hill (SF)
Brad Smith (NYJ)
Johnnie Lee Higgins (OAK)
Dennis Northcutt (DET)
Josh Reed (BUF)
Roscoe Parrish (BUF)
Juaquin Iglesias (CHI)
Dwayne Jarrett (CAR)
Brian Finneran (ATL)
Jarrett Dillard (JAC)
Greg Lewis (NE)
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