Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By David Ferris

As of 8/22/07

* = check status

Following are complete fantasy football, full-season rankings to assist owners in drafts and auctions. These rankings are updated each week and based on a combined yardage/scoring system (4 points for a passing touchdown, 6 points for a rushing/receiving touchdown, one point for every 25 passing yards, one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards).

In season, this cheat sheet becomes the Matchup Meter and ranks players based only on that week's opponent. Then, it's filed Wednesday night and updated every Saturday morning in light of injury and other news from around the NFL.

Quarterback
1. Peyton Manning, Colts
2. Carson Palmer, Bengals
3. Tom Brady, Patriots
4. Drew Brees, Saints
5. Marc Bulger, Rams
6. Vince Young, Titans
7. *Donovan McNabb, Eagles
NOTE: Passing will be fine, but no longer a scrambler.
8. Jon Kitna, Lions
9. Tony Romo, Cowboys
10. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers
UPGRADE: Ready for heavier role in offense.
11. Matt Hasselbeck, Seahawks
12. Philip Rivers, Chargers
13. Matt Leinart, Cardinals
14. Eli Manning, Giants
15. J.P. Losman, Bills
SLEEPER: Improved significantly in 2006.
16. Brett Favre, Packers
17. Jay Cutler, Broncos
18. Jake Delhomme, Panthers
HEADS-UP: David Carr is a legitimate threat.
19. Alex Smith, Niners
20. *Jason Campbell, Redskins
21. Matt Schaub, Texans
22. Jeff Garcia, Bucs
23. Rex Grossman, Bears
NOTE: One step forward, two steps back.
24. Chad Pennnington, Jets
25. Trent Green, Dolphins
26. Steve McNair, Ravens
27. Joey Harrington, Falcons
28. Byron Leftwich, Jaguars
NOTE: Not a favorite of Jack Del Rio.
29. *Daunte Culpepper, Raiders
30. *Brady Quinn, Browns
31. Tarvaris Jackson, Vikings
32. *Brodie Croyle, Chiefs
33. David Garrard, Jaguars
34. David Carr, Panthers
35. Brian Griese, Bears
36. Kyle Boller, Ravens
37. Kellen Clemens, Jets

Running Back
1. LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers
2. Steven Jackson, Rams
3. *Frank Gore, Niners
4. Shaun Alexander, Seahawks
5. Joseph Addai, Colts
6. Rudi Johnson, Bengals
7. Larry Johnson, Chiefs
NOTE: All those dollars can't clear holes for him.
8. Willie Parker, Steelers
9. *Travis Henry, Broncos
10. Brian Westbrook, Eagles
NOTE: Unreal talent but seldom goes 16 games.
11. Reggie Bush, Saints
12. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars
13. Cedric Benson, Bears
14. Willis McGahee, Ravens
15. Edgerrin James, Cardinals
16. *Laurence Maroney, Patriots
17. *Thomas Jones, Jets
18. Marshawn Lynch, Bills
19. *Clinton Portis, Redskins
20. Ahman Green, Texans
21. Ronnie Brown, Dolphins
DOWNGRADE: Solid back but line could be problem.
22. Jamal Lewis, Browns
NOTE: Market trends down, but a steal as your third back.
23. Deuce McAllister, Saints
24. Brandon Jacobs, Giants
25. Adrian Peterson, Vikings
26. LaMont Jordan, Raiders
UPGRADE: Solid camp, and no Rhodes for a month.
27. Julius Jones, Cowboys
28. Carnell Williams, Bucs
29. Jerious Norwood, Falcons
30. Ladell Betts, Redskins
UPGRADE: Most tempting backup on the board.
31. Tatum Bell, Lions
SLEEPER: Gets chance to shine with Jones dinged up.
32. Brandon Jackson, Packers
33. DeShaun Foster, Panthers
SLEEPER: He's probably held off Williams, to this point.
34. Marion Barber, Cowboys
DOWNGRADE: Don't pony up for last year's TDs.
35. DeAngelo Williams, Panthers
36. Kevin Jones, Lions
37. Chris Brown, Titans
SLEEPER: Probably will start, line is solid.
38. Chester Taylor, Vikings
39. Fred Taylor, Jaguars
40. Leon Washington, Jets
41. Warrick Dunn, Falcons
42. Michael Turner, Chargers
43. Michael Pittman, Bucs
44. Anthony Thomas, Bills
45. Jesse Chatman, Dolphins
NOTE: Pushing Brown in Miami, apparently.
46. Reuben Droughns, Giants
47. Adrian Peterson, Bears
48. *Vernand Morency, Packers
49. Sammy Morris, Patriots
50. Brian Leonard, Rams
51. Chris Henry, Titans
52. LenDale White, Titans
53. *Mike Bell, Broncos
54. Tony Hunt, Eagles
SLEEPER: Looks good at the goal line.
55. Ron Dayne, Texans
56. Cecil Sapp, Broncos
57. Noah Herron, Packers
58. Dominic Rhodes, Raiders
HEADS-UP: Out for opening month.
59. Marcel Shipp, Cardinals
60. Jerome Harrison, Browns

Wide Receiver
1. Steve Smith, Panthers
2. Torry Holt, Rams
3. Marvin Harrison, Colts
4. Reggie Wayne, Colts
5. Chad Johnson, Bengals
6. Terrell Owens, Cowboys
UPGRADE: Quiet camp is a good camp.
7. Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals
8. Lee Evans, Bills
UPGRADE: He's always had the goods, now Losman does too.
9. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Bengals
10. Marques Colston, Saints
11. Roy Williams, Lions
12. Anquan Boldin, Cardinals
13. Javon Walker, Broncos
14. Andre Johnson, Texans
15. Donald Driver, Packers
16. *Plaxico Burress, Giants
17. *Randy Moss, Patriots
18. Reggie Brown, Eagles
UPGRADE: Andy Reid's system is a star maker.
19. Hines Ward, Steelers
20. Deion Branch, Seahawks
21. Joey Galloway, Bucs
NOTE: Number still there, but turns 36 in November.
22. Santana Moss, Redskins
23. Laveranues Coles, Jets
24. Chris Chambers, Dolphins
25. Calvin Johnson, Lions
NOTE: Hype is justified, but plenty of pass catchers here.
26. Braylon Edwards, Browns
27. Bernard Berrian, Bears
SLEEPER: Perhaps the best value play on the board.
28. *Darrell Jackson, Niners
29. Jerricho Cotchery, Jets
30. Ronald Curry, Raiders
31. Santonio Holmes, Steelers
SLEEPER: Everything in place for sophomore breakout.
32. Vincent Jackson, Chargers
33. D.J. Hackett, Seahawks
34. Kevin Curtis, Eagles
35. Jerry Porter, Raiders
36. *Mark Clayton, Ravens
37. Muhsin Muhammad, Bears
38. *Donte Stallworth, Patriots
39. Isaac Bruce, Rams
40. *Devery Henderson, Saints
41. Eddie Kennison, Chiefs
42. *Terry Glenn, Cowboys
43. Derrick Mason, Ravens
44. Greg Jennings, Packers
45. Drew Bennett, Rams
46. Joe Horn, Falcons
47. Brandon Jones, Titans
48. Wes Welker, Patriots
49. Michael Jenkins, Falcons
50. Bobby Wade, Vikings
51. Patrick Crayton, Cowboys
52. Amani Toomer, Giants
53. Mike Furrey, Lions
54. Craig Davis, Chargers
NOTE: Likely to start as a rookie.
55. Troy Williamson, Vikings
NOTE: Eyes are fine now; must rebuild confidence.
56. Anthony Gonzalez, Colts
57. Brandon Marshall, Broncos
58. Dennis Northcutt, Jaguars
59. Joe Jurevicius, Browns
60. Drew Carter, Panthers
61. Terrance Copper, Saints
SLEEPER: Bump him up if Henderson heals slowly.
62. Arnaz Battle, Niners
63. Bobby Engram, Seahawks
64. *Marty Booker, Dolphins
65. Ernest Wilford, Jaguars
66. Ted Ginn, Dolphins
67. James Jones, Packers
68. Matt Jones, Jaguars
69. Antwaan Randle El, Redskins
70. Bryant Johnson, Cardinals
71. Dwayne Jarrett, Panthers
72. Malcolm Floyd, Chargers

Tight End
1. Antonio Gates, Chargers
2. Tony Gonzalez, Chiefs
3. Todd Heap, Ravens
4. Chris Cooley, Redskins
UPGRADE: The best value at the position.
5. Jeremy Shockey, Giants
6. Vernon Davis, Niners
UPGRADE: Should be Smith's primary target.
7. Kellen Winslow, Browns
8. Alge Crumpler, Falcons
DOWNGRADE: Vick's absence hurts him the most.
9. Jason Witten, Cowboys
10. Ben Watson, Patriots
11. Dallas Clark, Colts
12. Heath Miller, Steelers
13. Randy McMichael, Rams
14. Eric Johnson, Saints
15. *L.J. Smith, Eagles
16. Bo Scaife, Titans
SLEEPER: Young's most trusted target.
17. Owen Daniels, Texans
18. Marcus Pollard, Seahawks
19. Alex Smith, Bucs
20. Chris Baker, Jets
21. Desmond Clark, Bears
DOWNGRADE: He'll lose targets to rookie Greg Olsen.
22. Mark Campbell, Saints

Kicker
1. Adam Vinatieri, Colts
2. Neil Rackers, Cardinals
NOTE: Has good shot to get his mojo back.
3. Nate Kaeding, Chargers
4. Shayne Graham, Bengals
5. Jeff Wilkins, Rams
6. David Akers, Eagles
7. Olindo Mare, Saints
SLEEPER: Indoors and tied to a strong offense.
8. Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots
9. Jason Elam, Broncos
10. Robbie Gould, Bears
DOWNGRADE: Dream seasons at kicker seldom repeat.
11. Josh Brown, Seahawks
12. John Kasay, Panthers
13. Matt Stover, Ravens
14. Jason Hanson, Lions
15. Josh Scobee, Jaguars
16. Mike Nugent, Jets
SLEEPER: Was automatic during 2006 stretch drive.
17. Joe Nedney, Niners
18. Rian Lindell, Bills
19. Jeff Reed, Steelers
20. Phil Dawson, Browns

Defense
1. Bears
NOTE: The clear top dog, but normally overpriced.
2. Ravens
3. Chargers
4. Patriots
5. Cowboys
6. Eagles
7. Packers
SLEEPER: Unit quietly got nasty down stretch in 2006.
8. Seahawks
9. Panthers
10. Broncos
11. Jaguars
12. Vikings
13. Steelers
14. Raiders
NOTE: If only they weren't tied to lousy offense.
15. Dolphins
16. Rams
17. Cardinals
18. Bills
19. Jets
20. Niners
21. Giants
22. Bengals

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