Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

By Chad Lawton

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. Tom Brady, Patriots
2. *Peyton Manning, Colts
3. Tony Romo, Cowboys
4. Drew Brees, Saints
5. Carson Palmer, Bengals
NOTE: At least he kept Johnson.
6. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers
7. Derek Anderson, Browns
NOTE: Don't sweat the late 2007 fade.
8. Donovan McNabb, Eagles
9. David Garrard, Jaguars
10. Brett Favre, Jets
11. Jay Cutler, Broncos
12. Eli Manning, Giants
NOTE: A second major weapon would be nice.
13. Marc Bulger, Rams
14. Matt Hasselbeck, Seahawks
15. Aaron Rodgers, Packers
16. Matt Schaub, Texans
NOTE: Placed to succeed, but watch out for Rosenfels.
17. Jake Delhomme, Panthers
18. Vince Young, Titans
19. Philip Rivers, Chargers
20. Jason Campbell, Redskins
21. Matt Leinart, Cardinals
NOTE: They want him to win the job.
22. Jon Kitna, Lions
23. Tarvaris Jackson, Vikings
24. Jeff Garcia, Buccaneers
25. Trent Edwards, Bills
26. JaMarcus Russell, Raiders
27. Matt Ryan, Falcons
NOTE: Inside track to starting gig.
28. J.T. O'Sullivan, 49ers
NOTE: Knows the Martz offense, a major edge.
29. Chad Pennington, Dolphins
NOTE: What division has more juicy sideplots?
30. Kurt Warner, Cardinals
31. Alex Smith, 49ers
32. Brodie Croyle, Chiefs
33. Rex Grossman, Bears
34. Kyle Orton, Bears
35. Sage Rosenfels, Texans
36. Chris Redman, Falcons
37. Kyle Boller, Ravens
38. Brady Quinn, Browns
39. Kellen Clemens, Jets
40. Troy Smith, Ravens
41. Joe Flacco, Ravens
42. Damon Huard, Chiefs
43. Josh McCown, Dolphins

Running Back
1. LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers
2. Adrian Peterson, Vikings
3. Brian Westbrook, Eagles
4. *Steven Jackson, Rams
NOTE: It's time to get a little worried.
5. Joseph Addai, Colts
6. Clinton Portis, Redskins
7. Marshawn Lynch, Bills
NOTE: Bills stay grounded, no matter game situation.
8. Marion Barber, Cowboys
9. Frank Gore, 49ers
NOTE: The only puzzle piece Martz has.
10. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars
11. Ryan Grant, Packers
12. Jamal Lewis, Browns
13. Larry Johnson, Chiefs
14. Brandon Jacobs, Giants
15. Michael Turner, Falcons
16. Thomas Jones, Jets
17. Laurence Maroney, Patriots
NOTE: Sporadic work will drive you crazy.
18. Reggie Bush, Saints
19. Earnest Graham, Buccaneers
20. Ronnie Brown, Dolphins
21. *Willis McGahee, Ravens
NOTE: Knee surgery, and watch out for Rice.
22. Willie Parker, Steelers
23. Edgerrin James, Cardinals
24. Rudi Johnson, Bengals
25. Matt Forte, Bears
26. LenDale White, Titans
27. Darren McFadden, Raiders
28. Jonathan Stewart, Panthers
NOTE: Williams has been splashy in camp.
29. Selvin Young, Broncos
30. Kevin Smith, Lions
31. Fred Taylor, Jaguars
32. Julius Jones, Seahawks
33. Rashard Mendenhall, Steelers
34. Ray Rice, Ravens
35. Chris Johnson, Titans
NOTE: Speed kills, but he's undersized.
36. Chester Taylor, Vikings
37. DeAngelo Williams, Panthers
38. Ahman Green, Texans
39. Justin Fargas, Raiders
40. Felix Jones, Cowboys
41. Jerious Norwood, Falcons
42. Ricky Williams, Dolphins
43. Pierre Thomas, Saints
NOTE: Should be drafted before McAllister.
44. Sammy Morris, Patriots
45. Fred Jackson, Bills
46. Chris Brown, Texans
47. Ahmad Bradshaw, Giants
48. Leon Washington, Jets
49. Maurice Morris, Seahawks
50. Lorenzo Booker, Eagles
NOTE: Mandatory Westbrook handcuff.
51. Ladell Betts, Redskins
52. Brandon Jackson, Packers
53. Kenny Watson, Bengals
54. Tatum Bell, Lions
55. Derrick Ward, Giants
NOTE: Not a bad last-round play.
56. Brian Leonard, Rams
57. Michael Pittman, Broncos
58. Michael Bush, Raiders
59. Dominic Rhodes, Colts
60. Andre Hall, Broncos
61. Deuce McAllister, Saints
62. Warrick Dunn, Buccaneers
63. Kevin Jones, Bears
64. DeShaun Foster, 49ers
65. T.J. Duckett, Seahawks
66. Adrian Peterson, Bears
67. Mike Hart, Colts
68. Jacob Hester, Chargers
69. Chris Perry, Bengals
70. Kolby Smith, Chiefs
71. Jamaal Charles, Chiefs
72. Steve Slaton, Texans
NOTE: Is he big enough for NFL?
73. Jason Wright, Browns
74. Chris Henry, Titans
75. Ron Dayne, Texans
76. Kevin Faulk, Patriots
77. Jerome Harrison, Browns
78. Correll Buckhalter, Eagles
79. Aaron Stecker, Saints
80. Jesse Chatman, Jets
81. *Ryan Torain, Broncos

Wide Receiver
1. Randy Moss, Patriots
2. Reggie Wayne, Colts
3. Terrell Owens, Cowboys
4. Braylon Edwards, Browns
5. Andre Johnson, Texans
6. Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals
7. Marques Colston, Saints
NOTE: Patron Saint of Day 2 picks.
8. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Bengals
9. Chad Johnson, Bengals
10. *Plaxico Burress, Giants
11. Torry Holt, Rams
12. Anquan Boldin, Cardinals
NOTE: Angry about deal, but will play it out.
13. *Steve Smith, Panthers
14. Wes Welker, Patriots
15. Roy Williams, Lions
16. Santonio Holmes, Steelers
17. Greg Jennings, Packers
18. Calvin Johnson, Lions
NOTE: Has been dynamic in camp.
19. Jerricho Cotchery, Jets
20. *Brandon Marshall, Broncos
21. Roddy White, Falcons
22. Lee Evans, Bills
23. Hines Ward, Steelers
24. Marvin Harrison, Colts
25. Laveranues Coles, Jets
26. Dwayne Bowe, Chiefs
27. Joey Galloway, Buccaneers
NOTE: Can he cheat Father Time one more season?
28. Donald Driver, Packers
29. Chris Chambers, Chargers
30. Santana Moss, Redskins
31. Kevin Curtis, Eagles
32. Nate Burleson, Seahawks
NOTE: Steps up with Engram injury.
33. Reggie Brown, Eagles
34. Patrick Crayton, Cowboys
35. Bernard Berrian, Vikings
36. Anthony Gonzalez, Colts
NOTE: So trendy, he's a bit overpriced.
37. D.J. Hackett, Panthers
38. Ronald Curry, Raiders
NOTE: He's always their smartest receiver.
39. Reggie Williams, Jaguars
40. Vincent Jackson, Chargers
41. Isaac Bruce, 49ers
42. Sidney Rice, Vikings
43. Justin Gage, Titans
44. Darrell Jackson, Broncos
45. Jerry Porter, Jaguars
46. Drew Bennett, Rams
47. Javon Walker, Raiders
NOTE: Has the desire left for good?
48. Derrick Mason, Ravens
49. Robert Meachem, Saints
NOTE: Went off in preseason opener.
50. *Bryant Johnson, 49ers
51. Devin Hester, Bears
52. Donte' Stallworth, Browns
53. Ted Ginn, Dolphins
54. Marty Booker, Bears
55. Jabar Gaffney, Patriots
NOTE: Brady trusts him in all spots.
56. Derek Hagan, Dolphins
NOTE: By default, could be their No. 1.
57. *Laurent Robinson, Falcons
58. Demetrius Williams, Ravens
59. Bobby Engram, Seahawks
60. Kevin Walter, Texans
61. Mark Clayton, Ravens
62. Amani Toomer, Giants
63. Brandon Stokley, Broncos
64. Eddie Royal, Broncos
NOTE: Running with starters right now.
65. Drew Carter, Raiders
66. Ernest Wilford, Dolphins
67. Antwaan Randle El, Redskins
68. David Patten, Saints
69. *Deion Branch, Seahawks
NOTE: Won't be ready for opener.
70. Chad Jackson, Patriots
71. Bobby Wade, Vikings
72. James Hardy, Bills
73. Ike Hilliard, Buccaneers
74. Antonio Bryant, Buccaneers
75. Josh Morgan, 49ers
76. Matt Jones, Jaguars
77. DeSean Jackson, Eagles
78. Mark Bradley, Bears
79. Courtney Taylor, Seahawks
80. Roydell Williams, Titans
81. Early Doucet, Cardinals
82. Chris Henry, FA

Tight End
1. Jason Witten, Cowboys
2. Kellen Winslow, Browns
3. *Antonio Gates, Chargers
NOTE: How quickly will he be 100 percent?
4. Dallas Clark, Colts
5. Chris Cooley, Redskins
6. Tony Gonzalez, Chiefs
7. Jeremy Shockey, Saints
8. Todd Heap, Ravens
9. Heath Miller, Steelers
10. Owen Daniels, Texans
NOTE: Trustable hands, knows offense well.
11. Vernon Davis, 49ers
12. Tony Scheffler, Broncos
NOTE: Will get red zone looks.
13. Alge Crumpler, Titans
14. Donald Lee, Packers
15. Greg Olsen, Bears
16. L.J. Smith, Eagles
17. Zach Miller, Raiders
18. Ben Watson, Patriots
19. Dustin Keller, Jets
20. Kevin Boss, Giants
NOTE: Worth a gamble with Shockey gone.
21. Marcedes Lewis, Jaguars
22. Randy McMichael, Rams
23. Ben Utecht, Bengals
24. Visanthe Shiancoe, Vikings
25. Desmond Clark, Bears
26. Alex Smith, Buccaneers
27. Leonard Pope, Cardinals
28. Jeff King, Panthers
29. David Martin, Dolphins
30. John Carlson, Seahawks
31. Chris Baker, Jets
32. Daniel Graham, Broncos
33. Robert Royal, Bills
34. Bo Scaife, Titans

Kicker
1. Nick Folk, Cowboys
2. Nate Kaeding, Chargers
3. Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots
4. Josh Scobee, Jaguars
5. Mason Crosby, Packers
6. Rob Bironas, Titans
NOTE: Don't chase last year's run.
7. Shayne Graham, Bengals
8. Adam Vinatieri, Colts
9. Ryan Longwell, Vikings
10. Josh Brown, Rams
11. David Akers, Eagles
NOTE: Has the ability, but tricky kicker schedule.
12. Kris Brown, Texans
13. Phil Dawson, Browns
14. Robbie Gould, Bears
15. Neil Rackers, Cardinals
NOTE: Monster leg, but runs hot and cold.
16. Mike Nugent, Jets
17. Jeff Reed, Steelers
18. Shaun Suisham, Redskins
19. Jason Hanson, Lions
20. Lawrence Tynes, Giants
21. Matt Stover, Ravens
22. John Kasay, Panthers
23. Rian Lindell, Bills
24. Matt Prater, Broncos
25. Jason Elam, Falcons
26. Matt Bryant, Buccaneers
27. Sebastian Janikowski, Raiders
28. Joe Nedney, 49ers
29. Olindo Mare, Seahawks
30. Jay Feely, Dolphins
31. Martin Gramatica, Saints
32. Billy Cundiff, Chiefs

Defense
1. Vikings
2. Chargers
NOTE: They're No. 1 on some boards.
3. Cowboys
4. Patriots
5. Giants
6. Jaguars
NOTE: A good shot to topple Colts.
7. Bears
NOTE: Downgrade them if you don't get Hester push.
8. Ravens
9. Packers
10. Seahawks
11. Steelers
12. Buccaneers
13. Eagles
14. Titans
15. Redskins
16. Bills
17. Texans
18. Panthers
NOTE: Peppers has that nasty look again.
19. Colts
20. Raiders
21. Broncos
22. Cardinals
23. Jets
24. Falcons
25. 49ers
26. Browns
27. Bengals
28. Rams
29. Chiefs
30. Lions
31. Saints
32. Dolphins

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