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RotoWire 150

RankPlayerPosTeamComment
1Adrian PetersonRBMINBest runner in the league held up well last year under full load
2Maurice Jones-DrewRBJACFred Taylor's gone; MJD can do it all
3Matt ForteRBCHIRare back who gets carries, goal-line carries and catches
4Larry FitzgeraldWRARZSafest player on the board; playoffs showed upside
5Steve SlatonRBHOUDoes it all, plays in a good offense
6Chris JohnsonRBTENElectrifying runner behind top-tier offensive line; spelled at goal line
7Calvin JohnsonWRDETNo. 3 WR last year in terrible condtions; sky's the limit
8Michael TurnerRBATLPowerful workhorse carries a heavy load; doesn't catch passes
9Brian WestbrookRBPHITremendous when healthy, but never plays 16 games
10Randy MossWRNEGets Tom Brady back; more than three-years younger than T.O.
11Steven JacksonRBSTLDo-it-all back gets improved line; needs to stay healthy
12DeAngelo WilliamsRBCAR2008 Fantasy MVP shares carries with Jonathan Stewart
13Brandon JacobsRBNYGBattering ram runs behind top line; durability a concern
14Andre JohnsonWRHOUHeavily targeted top talent; needs more in-close and downfield looks
15Steve SmithWRCARTop per-play receiver in the league
16Frank GoreRBSFDoes it all, but needs to avoid nagging injuries
17Kevin SmithRBDETConditions should improve for all-purpose back
18LaDainian TomlinsonRBSDShould have another good season, health permitting
19Drew BreesQBNOAveraged 645 passing attempts last two years
20Ronnie BrownRBMIAOne more year removed from ACL injury; should see bigger workload
21Marion BarberRBDALBack to timeshare, but should still be a bruiser at the goal line
22Pierre ThomasRBNOShould see most of the work between tackles and at goal line
23Greg JenningsWRGBExplosive playmaker is big-armed QB's top target
24Reggie WayneWRINDPeyton Manning's No. 1
25Roddy WhiteWRATLFinally playing with quality QB
26Anquan BoldinWRARZUnhappy with contract; money in the bank when healthy
27Tom BradyQBNELooking healthy; still has Randy Moss
28Marques ColstonWRNOTop target in league's most prolific offense
29Dwayne BoweWRKCShould see lots of red-zone work
30Peyton ManningQBINDLeague MVP still at the top of his game
31Ryan GrantRBGBWorkhorse between the tackles on quality offense
32Clinton PortisRBWASHas already accrued 2052 career carries
33Brandon MarshallWRDENPhysical phenom will still produce without Cutler
34Braylon EdwardsWRCLEExpect a bounce back - too much talent not to
35Terrell OwensWRBUFConditions will be worse in Buffalo; turns 36 in December
36Chris WellsRBARZBruising back should beat out Hightower for job
37Knowshon MorenoRBDENNo. 12 overall pick should play out of the gate
38Aaron RodgersQBGBSolid first season as starter; huge arm
39Antonio GatesTESDShould be healthier in 2009
40Reggie BushRBNOHuge in PPR; will be a big part of top offense
41Derrick WardRBTBVersatile power back runs behind underrated line
42Jonathan StewartRBCARCould be top five overall if DeAngelo Williams gets hurt
43Joseph AddaiRBINDWill lose some carries to Donald Brown
44Kurt WarnerQBARZShredded NFL's top defense in SB; durability only issue
45Darren McFaddenRBOAKDynamic back should see a big increase in workload
46Larry JohnsonRBKCStatus unclear, but should be starting back in improved attack
47Roy WilliamsWRDALFirst-rate tools; must keep focus and stay healthy as Dallas' new No. 1
48T.J. HoushmandzadehWRSEANew location, same role - top flight possession threat
49Marshawn LynchRBBUFThree-game suspension drops him 15-20 spots
50Anthony GonzalezWRINDPeyton Manning's clear No. 2; faster than Wayne
51Tony GonzalezTEATLNew location, better QB/offense
52Cedric BensonRBCINUndisputed starter; offense should improve with Palmer back
53Antonio BryantWRTBBreakout season, but QB situation in flux
54Santana MossWRWASStill explosive when healthy
55Lee EvansWRBUFSerious deep threat will co-exist with T.O.
56Chad JohnsonWRCINStill likely to be Carson Palmer's downfield look
57Jason WittenTEDALLess room to roam with T.O. gone
58Donald BrownRBINDWill compete with injury-prone Addai for carries
59Thomas JonesRBNYJShonn Greene will push Jones for carries
60Dallas ClarkTEINDCareer-high 848 yards in 2008; 11 TDs in '07
61Vincent JacksonWRSDBig play wideout with excellent size; still second fiddle to Gates in RZ
62DeSean JacksonWRPHIExplosive downfield threat should be McNabb's top target
63Kellen WinslowTETBElite tight end when healthy; TB offense could struggle
64Rashard MendenhallRBPITNow healthy, former first-round pick should expand role
65Donnie AveryWRSTLTeam's unquestioned No. 1 wideout - has deep speed
66Shonn GreeneRBNYJWill battle Thomas Jones for touches behind solid line
67Jerricho CotcheryWRNYJWith Coles gone, not much competition for targets
68Laveranues ColesWRCINWill play T.J. Houshmandzadeh's role, but lacks red-zone size
69Santonio HolmesWRPITSuper Bowl MVP gets down the field, but needs more targets
70Wes WelkerWRNEGreat in PPR formats; lack of size and deep speed limits upside
71Donovan McNabbQBPHIPass-heavy offense, multiple downfield weapons, rushing yards
72Hines WardWRPITTough, physical target still going strong
73Bernard BerrianWRMINElite deep threat, but Vikings will always be run-first
74Eddie RoyalWRDENLoses Cutler, but speed and shiftiness should ensure targets
75Torry HoltWRJACArrives in Jacksonville as clear No. 1 target; will be 33
76Philip RiversQBSDTop real-life QB in run-first offense; first-rate red-zone targets
77Felix JonesRBDALHome run threat should see far more work this year
78Greg OlsenTECHICutler's arrival gives talented pass catcher massive upside
79Matt SchaubQBHOUPosted 8.0 YPA; needs to stay healthy for a full season
80Tony RomoQBDALFirst time playing without top-five all-time receiver
81Michael CrabtreeWRSFPolished prospect with everything but deep speed
82Darren SprolesRBSDDynamic multipurpose threat will spell Tomlinson
83Ray RiceRBBALWill battle Willis McGahee for lion's share of Ravens carries
84Kevin WalterWRHOUTexans' red-zone and downfield specialist
85Lance MooreWRNOSaints top target last year; role should shrink with Colston healthy
86Chris CooleyTEWASHeavily targeted tight end; should catch a few more TDs
87Matt RyanQBATLPosted unheard of 7.9 YPA as a rookie
88Carson PalmerQBCINOnce elite fantasy QB is healthy again
89Owen DanielsTEHOUSolid source of yardage; needs more red-zone looks
90Ahmad BradshawRBNYGWill compete with Andre Brown for departed Derrick Ward's role
91Steve BreastonWRARZBump up 30 spots if Boldin gets traded
92Devin HesterWRCHISpeedster could be Jay Cutler's top wideout
93Donald DriverWRGBStill effective possession receiver in prolific offense
94Willie ParkerRBPITInjuries, lack of catches and goal-line work limit upside
95Jamal LewisRBCLEOld warhorse likely on his last legs
96Julius JonesRBSEASeattle's starting back; will yield to Duckett at goal line
97Laurence MaroneyRBNESomeone has to carry the rock in New England this year
98Jay CutlerQBCHIConditions will be worse in Chicago, but has Hall-of-Fame arm
99LenDale WhiteRBTENGoal-line specialist should cede more carries to Chris Johnson
100Ted GinnWRMIAExplosive deep threat should see more targets
101Fred JacksonRBBUFStarter for three games; will play significant role after that
102Mark ClaytonWRBALDownfield playmaker stuck on run-first team
103Kevin CurtisWRPHIVeteran will still see targets in Philly's prolific pass offense
104Steven SmithWRNYGReliable possession receiver could be Eli's top target
105Derrick MasonWRBALFlacco's favorite target should be healthy in training camp
106Justin GageWRTENSolid second half, but Titans will always run first
107Chris ChambersWRSDPlaymaker has fallen behind Vincent Jackson on depth chart
108Muhsin MuhammadWRCARCarolina's first red-zone look in passing game; has lost a step
109Michael JenkinsWRATLProductive receiver with good size in quality offense
110Miles AustinWRDALBig and fast, could be Tony Romo's deep threat
111John CarlsonTESEACaught five TDs as a rookie; gets Hasselbeck back
112Dustin KellerTENYJSkilled pass-catcher should be security blanket for young QB
113Jerious NorwoodRBATLHome run threat will back up heavily worked Michael Turner
114Zach MillerTEOAKAveraged 13.9 per catch, amassed nearly 800 yards last year
115Jamaal CharlesRBKCThird-down back next in line after Larry Johnson
116LeSean McCoyRBPHIShould see significant work spelling Brian Westbrook
117Plaxico BurressWRFALegal and league status up in the air; top-10 talent at position
118Michael BushRBOAKMonster Week 17 should have him in the Oakland RB mix
119Tony SchefflerTEDENLoses Cutler, but Olsen produced with Orton, and so could Scheffler
120Mark BradleyWRKCHas all the tools; needs to stay healthy and focused
121Domenik HixonWRNYGIncumbent No. 1 receiver showed flashes last year
122Patrick CraytonWRDALWill battle Miles Austin for starting job
123Jeremy MaclinWRPHIPlaymaker should see immediate targets in Philly offense
124Darrius Heyward-BeyWROAKSpeedster could start right off the bat
125Earl BennettWRCHIVanderbilt teammate of Jay Cutler could earn starting role
126Hakeem NicksWRNYGFirst-rounder could evolve into team's No. 1 wideout
127Chester TaylorRBMINMandatory Adrian Peterson insurance
128Willis McGaheeRBBALWill compete with Ray Rice and Le'Ron McClain for touches
129Ben RoethlisbergerQBPITOne of the best in the league at keeping plays alive
130New York Giants DNYGElite pass rush and improving young secondary
131Earnest GrahamRBTBDerrick Ward's backup should be in the mix
132Le'Ron McClainRBBALShould play fullback, but did well when pressed into tailback duty
133Philadelphia Eagles DPHIAggressive blitzing defense with solid personnel
134Trent EdwardsQBBUFYoung quarterback has one of league's top WR tandems
135Tim HightowerRBARZBackup to Chris Wells could see goal-line work
136James DavisRBCLECould be next in line if Jamal Lewis runs out of gas
137Andre BrownRBNYGDerrick Ward clone will battle Ahmad Bradshaw for touches
138Eli ManningQBNYGNeeds to find a reliable No. 1 wideout
139Brandon JacksonRBGBVersatile back will back up Ryan Grant
140Glen CoffeeRBSFFrank Gore insurance
141Leon WashingtonRBNYJDynamic playmaker needs more touches; unhappy with contract
142Matt HasselbeckQBSEAOne of the league's solid pros; Mora's run-first scheme limits him
143Pittsburgh Steelers DPITAlways a good bet as a fantasy defense
144Matt CasselQBKCNo Randy Moss, but Dwayne Bowe's not a bad consolation prize
145New York Jets DNYJRex Ryan will make this an attacking defense
146Chris HenryWRCINTeam's best red-zone threat with Houshmandzadeh gone
147Javon WalkerWROAKClaims finally to be pain-free
148David GarrardQBJACRushing yards give Garrard upside; offensive line has improved
149Devery HendersonWRNOSaints deep threat
150Austin CollieWRINDColts' No. 3 wideout could be involved from the start