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Top 150 Players
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Kickers/Defenses
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Larry Johnson, Chiefs
Average Draft Position: 1. -
Shaun Alexander, Seahawks
Average Draft Position: 2. -
LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers
Average Draft Position: 3. -
Tiki Barber, Giants
Average Draft Position: 4. -
Ronnie Brown, Dolphins (Sleeper)
Average Draft Position: 12. -
Steven Jackson, Rams
Average Draft Position: 10. -
Thomas Jones, Bears (Sleeper)
Average Draft Position: 62. -
LaMont Jordan, Raiders
Average Draft Position: 7. -
Rudi Johnson, Bengals
Average Draft Position: 8. -
Warrick Dunn, Falcons (Major Sleeper)
Average Draft Position: 53. -
Edgerrin James, Cardinals (Minor Bust)
Average Draft Position: 6. -
Clinton Portis, Redskins (Minor Bust)
Average Draft Position: 5. -
Reuben Droughns, Browns (Minor Sleeper)
Average Draft Position: 30. -
DeShaun Foster, Panthers
Average Draft Position: 48. -
Cadillac Williams, Buccaneers
Average Draft Position: 13. -
Willie Parker, Steelers
Average Draft Position: 43. -
Willis McGahee, Bills
Average Draft Position: 20. -
Mike Bell, Broncos
Average Draft Position: 45. -
Julius Jones, Cowboys
Average Draft Position: 25. -
Reggie Bush, Saints
Average Draft Position: 19. -
Brian Westbrook, Eagles (Minor Bust)
Average Draft Position: 16. -
Corey Dillon, Patriots
Average Draft Position: 33. -
Deuce McAllister, Saints
Average Draft Position: 64. -
Frank Gore, 49ers (Minor Sleeper)
Average Draft Position: 74. -
Kevin Jones, Lions (Minor Bust)
Average Draft Position: 26. -
Wali Lundy, Texans
Average Draft Position: 11. -
Fred Taylor, Jaguars (Bust)
Average Draft Position: 59. -
Chris Brown, Titans (Bust)
Average Draft Position: 58. -
Ahman Green, Packers
Average Draft Position: 42. -
Chester Taylor, Vikings (Bust)
Average Draft Position: 35. -
Dominic Rhodes, Colts
Average Draft Position: 73. -
Jamal Lewis, Ravens (Bust)
Average Draft Position: 32. -
Kevin Barlow, Jets (Bust)
Average Draft Position: 61. -
Joseph Addai, Colts (Bust)
Average Draft Position: 34. -
Mike Anderson, Ravens
Average Draft Position: 87. -
Laurence Maroney, Patriots
Average Draft Position: 84. -
T.J. Duckett, Redskins
Average Draft Position: 72. -
Duce Staley, Steelers
Average Draft Position: 102. -
LenDale White, Titans (Bust)
Average Draft Position: 69. -
Domanick Davis, Texans (Injury/Team Incompetence)
Average Draft Position: 11.
Is there any doubt that Larry Johnson will be Kansas City's full-time starter in 2006? The Penn State alumnus compiled 1,750 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns despite starting only nine games. Spread his stats over a 15-game season, and you have 2,917 yards and 36 touchdowns. He won't reach those numbers, but you cannot pass up on him if you have the No. 1 pick in your league.
Projected Stats: 1,725 rushing yards. 325 receiving yards. 23 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 343
Player Value: 176
If you have the No. 1 pick, take Larry Johnson over Shaun Alexander. You don't want to be part of the Madden Jinx. And you might as well take Alexander's backup, Maurice Morris, during the later stages of the draft.
Projected Stats: 1,700 rushing yards. 70 receiving yards. 21 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 303
Player Value: 136
I previously wrote that LaDainian Tomlinson's numbers could decrease because opposing defenses would stack up against him, forcing Philip Rivers to beat them. However, given how well Rivers has performed this preseason, I'd like to retract my previous statement.
Projected Stats: 1,400 rushing yards. 425 receiving yards. 18 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 290
Player Value: 123
Tiki Barber is underrated every year, but that will not be the case for your 2006 fantasy draft. That's because Barber rushed for 1,860 yards, totaled 530 receiving yards and collected 11 total touchdowns. He won't rush for as many yards as he did in 2005, but he's still an elite fantasy running back.
Projected Stats: 1,530 rushing yards. 520 receiving yards. 12 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 277
Player Value: 110
With Ricky Williams blowing smoke in the CFL, Ronnie Brown will have all the carries to himself. Thus, you can expect a monstrous season from the second-year pro.
Projected Stats: 1,500 rushing yards. 300 receiving yards. 14 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 264
Player Value: 97
Thanks to Mike Martz's goofy play-calling, Steven Jackson only twice received more than 20 carries in a game last season. Scott Linehan will change that, allowing Jackson to become one of the better running backs in fantasy football.
Projected Stats: 1,225 rushing yards. 280 receiving yards. 15 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 240
Player Value: 73
Thomas Jones surprised a lot of people last year when he rushed for 1,335 yards and nine touchdowns. Cedric Benson was expected to start, but the lethargic runner suffered an injury, leaving the door open for Jones and his fantasy owners.
Projected Stats: 1,400 rushing yards. 225 receiving yards. 12 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 234
Player Value: 67
In just 14 games, LaMont Jordan rushed for 1,025 yards, caught 70 passes, and accumulated 563 receiving yards and 11 total touchdowns. With someone as large as Jordan (5-10, 230 pounds), you wouldn't expect him to be so effective out of the backfield.
Projected Stats: 1,150 rushing yards. 575 receiving yards. 10 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 233
Player Value: 66
Rudi Johnson has rushed for 1,450 yards and 12 touchdowns in each of the past two seasons. If Carson Palmer is healthy, I expect him to match his numbers once again.
Projected Stats: 1,450 rushing yards. 90 receiving yards. 13 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 232
Player Value: 65
Great news for Warrick Dunn owners: T.J. Duckett has been shipped to Washington, so Dunn will receive all of Duckett's endzone carries. Major sleeper.
Projected Stats: 1,325 rushing yards. 240 receiving yards. 13 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 224
Player Value: 57
I can't blame Edgerrin James for leaving Indianapolis because he was never going to win a Super Bowl with the Colts. James will not find enough running lanes in Arizona to match last year's stats (1,506 yards, 13 TDs). However, I expect Dennis Green to retool the offensive line next offseason. James should be able to bounce back in 2007. As for this year, he's a solid No. 2 and a great No. 3.
Projected Stats: 1,200 rushing yards. 330 receiving yards. 11 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 219
Player Value: 52
In his four seasons as a pro, Clinton Portis has averaged 1,483 yards and 11 touchdowns. However, Portis' totals may drop with the acquisition of T.J. Duckett. The former Falcon will garner some of Portis' carries.
Projected Stats: 1,300 rushing yards. 200 receiving yards. 10 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 210
Player Value: 43
So much for being a product of the system. Reuben Droughns rushed for 1,232 yards and two scores just one year after posting similar numbers in Denver. I expect those stats to increase in 2006, thanks to an improved Cleveland offensive line.
Projected Stats: 1,320 rushing yards. 330 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 209
Player Value: 42
DeShaun Foster is a very talented runner, but he's not a great option in fantasy football. He has missed 31 games in his four years in the NFL. He will also have to share carries with DeAngelo Williams and Nick Goings. I'll give Foster 1,000 yards, but that's about it.
Projected Stats: 1,075 rushing yards. 350 receiving yards. 11 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 208
Player Value: 41
Cadillac Williams is the best running back the Buccaneers have had in a long time. In his rookie season, he registered 1,178 yards and six touchdowns. I expect his touchdown total and receiving yards (81) to increase in 2006.
Projected Stats: 1,250 rushing yards. 150 receiving yards. 10 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 200
Player Value: 33
Willie Parker rushed for 1,202 yards but only four touchdowns in 2005. Both numbers should remain static; I expect Duce Staley to take Jerome Bettis' goal-line carries.
Projected Stats: 1,250 rushing yards. 250 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 192
Player Value: 25
Willis McGahee may have registered 1,247 yards in 2005, but he only gained 3.8 yards per carry in the process. A weak offensive line was at fault. Too bad it's even worse now.
Projected Stats: 1,150 rushing yards. 200 receiving yards. 9 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 189
Player Value: 22
Is Mike Bell Mike Shanahan's next 1000-yard rusher? Why not? The University of Arizona product was named starting running back just days after training camp commenced. If Shanahan trusts Bell that much, shouldn't you?
Projected Stats: 1,230 rushing yards. 150 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 187
Player Value: 20
In 13 games, Julius Jones rushed for 993 yards, despite being hampered by injuries. If healthy, I think he would have generated about 1,300 yards. However, keep in mind that Bill Parcells will likely give 33 percent of the team's carries to Marion Barber III.
Projected Stats: 1,150 rushing yards. 225 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 186
Player Value: 19
What to make of Reggie Bush? Honestly, I don't know. I'm not questioning his talent level; I simply don't know how the Saints plan to utilize him. He will undoubtedly take some of Deuce McAllister's carries and most of his receptions out of the backfield.
Projected Stats: 700 rushing yards. 800 receiving yards. 9 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 184
Player Value: 17
Brian Westbrook's receiving yards (616) mirrored his rushing yardage (617). Andy Reid has promised to run the ball more, but I'm not sure if I believe him. By the way, Westbrook has yet to play a full season in his four-year career.
Projected Stats: 700 rushing yards. 650 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 183
Player Value: 16
New England's selection of Laurence Maroney could be the best thing that happened to Corey Dillon this season. In two preseason contests, Dillon looked like he was 26 or 27 again. He actually turns 32 in October.
Projected Stats: 1,000 rushing yards. 150 receiving yards. 11 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 181
Player Value: 14
Anyone who owned Deuce McAllister last year probably didn't do too well. That's because McAllister suffered an injury after just five games. He was on pace to garner about 1,100 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Projected Stats: 1,050 rushing yards. 100 receiving yards. 9 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 169
Player Value: 2
Don't be surprised if Frank Gore eclipses the 1,000-yard plateau this season. Gore, who received just 127 carries in 2005, gained 4.8 yards per carry. The Miami product is currently listed ahead of Kevan Barlow on the depth chart, so don't worry about him sharing too many carries.
Projected Stats: 1,025 rushing yards. 225 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 167
Player Value: 0
Just one year removed from compiling 1,133 rushing yards and 4.7 yards per carry, Kevin Jones' numbers sputtered in 2005 (664 yards, 3.6 ypc). With a new coaching staff and a much better quarterback under center, Jones should be able to rebound.
Projected Stats: 1,000 rushing yards. 250 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 161
Player Value: -6
Wali Lundy takes over for Domanick Davis thanks to good old team incompetence. Lundy has looked good in the preseason, gaining 5.5 yards per carry. I'd like to see him do that in the regular season when teams are actually trying for a change. I would draft Lundy in the later rounds. Maybe the Texans actually know what they're doing. I doubt it though.
Projected Stats: 900 rushing yards. 250 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 157
Player Value: -10
After traversing through three relatively injury-free seasons, Fred Taylor suffered a setback in 2005, playing in only 11 games and rushing for just 787 yards and three touchdowns. Taylor, now 30, may never have another 1,300-yard season.
Projected Stats: 1,000 rushing yards. 175 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 142
Player Value: -25
Despite the LenDale White pick and the Travis Henry acquisition last year, Chris Brown will remain as Tennessee's featured back. The problem is that Norm Chow will give White and Henry some carries. Besides, Brown has problems staying healthy.
Projected Stats: 750 rushing yards. 300 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 141
Player Value: -26
It's hard to believe that Ahman Green is just two years removed from compiling 1,883 yards and 15 touchdowns. Those days are long gone.
Projected Stats: 800 rushing yards. 250 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 135
Player Value: -32
Chester Taylor is currently listed as Minnesota's starting running back. However, I believe Brad Childress will split carries between Taylor, Mewelde Moore and Tony Richardson.
Projected Stats: 800 rushing yards. 225 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 126
Player Value: -41
Dominic Rhodes is currently listed as the No. 1 running back on Indianapolis' depth chart. However, Tony Dungy indicated that he will be using running back by committee. I would make Rhodes a late-round flier, but that's about it.
Projected Stats: 700 rushing yards. 175 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 124
Player Value: -43
I don't know whether Jamal Lewis or the offensive line was at fault, but Lewis ran like a sloth last year. The line hasn't changed, so Lewis could be primed for another disappointing campaign.
Projected Stats: 800 rushing yards. 130 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 123
Player Value: -44
Kevin Barlow is the Jets' new starting running back, but who cares? Barlow is a disgruntled sloth who will not pan out in the Big Apple.
Projected Stats: 700 rushing yards. 150 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 121
Player Value: -46
Like Dominic Rhodes, Joseph Addai isn't worth taking early in the draft because Tony Dungy will use the dreaded running back by committee.
Projected Stats: 650 rushing yards. 80 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 97
Player Value: -70
Mike Anderson is worth drafting with a late-round pick, but no earlier. He will be sharing carries with Lewis and has to run behind a pedestrian offensive front. Plus, no one really knows if Anderson can operate outside of Denver's scheme.
Projected Stats: 550 rushing yards. 110 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 96
Player Value: -71
Along with DeAngelo Williams and Reggie Bush, Laurence Maroney should be one of the first three players selected in your keeper league. If you're playing regular fantasy football, consider him as a late-round flier.
Projected Stats: 450 rushing yards. 75 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 82
Player Value: -85
All Warrick Dunn fantasy owners hated T.J. Duckett. Now Clinton Portis owners may hate him. Duckett will take away some -- but not all -- of Portis' goal-line carries.
Projected Stats: 400 rushing yards. 50 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 81
Player Value: -86
Duce Staley only carried the ball 38 times last year, but you can attribute that to the fact that he was third on the depth chart. With Jerome Bettis out of the picture, Staley will receive the bulk of the red-zone opportunities.
Projected Stats: 300 rushing yards. 50 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 77
Player Value: -90
I'm listing LenDale White for keeper-league purposes only. Personally, I wouldn't draft him because I don't like his work ethic. Maybe White will turn things around. I just wouldn't bet on it.
Projected Stats: 330 rushing yards. 50 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 56
Player Value: -115
Only the Texans would think about jettisoning a Pro Bowl-caliber running back. Frankly, I'm not surprised. Looks like another losing season for Houston.
Projected Stats: 300 rushing yards. 50 receiving yards. 0 total TDs.
Projected Fantasy Points: 35
Player Value: -136
Backup running backs worth taking in later rounds:
Marion Barber III (Cowboys).
Cedric Benson (Bears).
Michael Pittman (Buccaneers).
DeAngelo Williams (Panthers).
Maurice Morris (Seahawks).
Greg Jones (Jaguars).
Tatum Bell (Broncos).
Michael Turner (Chargers).
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