There will be many more 2010 Fantasy Football Rankings and features in the late spring and summer, including tons of 2010 Fantasy Football Mock Drafts, Player Rankings, Sleepers and Busts. I’ll also have an extensive 2010 NFL Fantasy Football Preseason Stock Report.
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings – Top 41-50 (May 21):
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Chris Wells, RB, Cardinals
Chris Wells will probably be overdrafted in most leagues based solely on his potential. He scored six touchdowns in the final eight games of the 2009 season. However, I’m not as optimistic. With Kurt Warner gone, opposing defenses will be able to focus on shutting down Arizona’s rushing attack. And don’t forget that Tim Hightower will be around to steal some carries and a ton of receptions.
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Greg Jennings, WR, Packers
Greg Jennings had a disappointing 2009 campaign, as he battled inconsistency. He compiled 68 receptions, 1,113 yards and four touchdowns – far worse numbers than his 2008 stats (80, 1,292, 9).
Two encouraging things: First, Jennings finished the year really strong. In his final three full games of the 2009 season, Jennings totaled 17 receptions, 359 yards and two touchdowns. And second, with Donald Driver recently turning 35, it’s logical to assume that Aaron Rodgers will rely more on Jennings if Driver’s skills begin to seriously erode – which could very well happen this year.
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Steve Smith, WR, Giants
Steve Smith is never going to be a big touchdown producer (only three of his seven scores came after Week 5 last year), but he’s incredibly consistent. Only once in 2009 did Smith fail to catch fewer than four passes. He concluded his third year with 107 receptions and 1,220 yards. He’s a solid WR2 in regular formats and a low-end WR1 in PPR leagues.
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Brandon Jacobs, RB, Giants
Buy low. Brandon Jacobs went from 1,089 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns to 835 rushing yards and five scores. I think we’ll get something in between for 2010, as Jacobs played hurt all last year. His running style makes him very susceptible to injury, so he’ll always be a huge risk. However, I think he’ll be undervalued in most fantasy leagues based on how miserably he played in 2009.
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Justin Forsett, RB, Seahawks
In the wake of LenDale White’s mysterious release, Justin Forsett is the favorite to lead Seattle’s running backs in touches. Forsett is a really speedy and elusive running back, and he has been so good in minicamps that Pete Carroll told the media that he plans to get the ball into Forsett’s hands as much as possible.
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Vincent Jackson, WR, Chargers
Vincent Jackson topped 100 receiving yards six times in 2009 en route to finishing with 68 receptions, 1,167 yards and nine touchdowns. Unfortunately, he’s expected to be suspended for 2-4 games in the wake of pleading guilty to driving with a suspended license. If you get off to a 1-3 start because you’re missing your WR2, your chances of making the fantasy playoffs could be compromised.
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Dallas Clark, TE, Colts
Dallas Clark went berserk last year, catching 100 passes for 1,106 yards and 10 touchdowns. I don’t think he’ll match his reception and yardage totals in 2010, but double-digit touchdowns is always possible as long as Peyton Manning is healthy.
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Antonio Gates, TE, Chargers
Antonio Gates had yet another great season in 2009, catching 79 balls for 1,157 yards and eight touchdowns. He’s entering his contract year and will likely receive more targets during Vincent Jackson’s 2-4 game suspension.
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Reggie Wayne, WR, Colts
Four reasons why I don’t like Reggie Wayne this year:
1. Age – We’ve seen receivers play well into their mid-30s, but we’ve also seen others like Torry Holt decline at 32. Wayne turns 32 in November. The pinnacle of Wayne’s career is definitely over.
2. Targets – When has Peyton Manning ever had this many weapons to work with? Wayne, Pierre Garcon, Austin Collie, Dallas Clark and Anthony Gonzalez will all garner a large amount of targets, meaning Wayne won’t get as many passes thrown his way.
3. Decline in Production – Whether it was age or a decrease in targets, Wayne really struggled at the end of the 2009 season. While he had 100 receptions, 1,264 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2009, most of that came early in the year. Starting in Week 12, here were his stat lines:
at Texans: 3 catches, 19 yards. 1 TD.
vs. Titans: 4 catches, 48 yards. 0 TDs.
vs. Broncos: 4 catches, 43 yards. 0 TDs.
at Jaguars: 5 catches, 132 yards. 1 TD.
vs. Jets (2 1/2 quarters): 3 catches, 33 yards. 0 TDs.
vs. Ravens (playoffs): 8 catches, 63 yards. 1 TD.
vs. Jets (playoffs): 3 catches, 55 yards. 0 TDs.
vs. Saints (Super Bowl): 5 catches, 46 yards. 0 TDs.
Taking out the two Jets games because he was going up against Darrelle Revis, if we extend Wayne’s numbers over a 16-game slate, we get: 77 catches, 936 yards and eight touchdowns.
4. Knee Issues – Wayne was a non-factor in the Super Bowl, and there was some speculation that his knee wasn’t 100 percent. If a knee injury was the reason he wasn’t very good at the conclusion of the 2009 season, that’s definitely not good news. A soon-to-be 32-year-old receiver with potential knee problems? I’ll pass.
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Felix Jones, RB, Cowboys
From ESPN reporters, to Cowboys beat writers, to fat kids working for fantasy football Web sites, everyone believes Felix Jones will be the featured back this season. And so do I. Jerry Jones wants Felix to touch the ball 15-20 times per game, and that’s exactly what’s going to happen. If Felix can stay healthy, he’ll have about 250 touches this season, which should give him around 1,400 total yards. Unfortunately, he won’t get any of the goal-line work.
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More 2010 Fantasy Football Articles:
2010 Fantasy Football: Home
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings:
2010 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings - 1/5 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football: Week 17 Fantasy Rankings - 1/2 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: Quarterbacks - 8/31 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: Quarterbacks - 6/6 (Steve)
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: Running Backs - 9/6 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: Running Backs - 7/3 (Steve)
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide Receivers - 9/7 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide Receivers - 7/14 (Steve)
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: Tight Ends - 8/31 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: Tight Ends - 7/20 (Steve)
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: Kickers - 6/10 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: Defenses - 6/11 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Auction Values - 9/2 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: IDP Defensive Linemen - 8/3 (Steve)
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: IDP Linebackers - 8/7 (Steve)
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: IDP Defensive Backs - 8/14 (Steve)
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team-by-Team - 6/7 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: Dynasty Rookie Rankings - 4/30 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: Rookie Rankings - 4/29 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets:
2010 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 150 Traditional - 9/6 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 150 PPR - 9/6 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 150 Touchdown League - 9/6 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: Downloadable Spreadsheets - 9/7 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Mock Drafts:
2010 Fantasy Football Draft: WF.com Free League - 9/7 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Draft: Real Traditional Draft - 9/1 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Draft: Real PPR Draft - 8/26 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Draft: Real PPR Draft - 8/18 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Draft: Real Experts PPR Draft - 8/12 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Experts Mock Draft - 8/12 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Draft: Pros vs. Joes - 7/28 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: PPR Draft with AKA - 7/20 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Mocking ESPN's Fantasy Mock Draft - 7/7 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: The Four-Man PPR Fantasy Draft - 7/1 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Articles:
2010 Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Week 17 - 1/2 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football: Start Em, Sit Em - 12/29 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football: Add/Drop - 12/20 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football: Stock Index - Week 8 - 10/29 (John)
2010 Fantasy Football Buffet: Week 8 - 10/28 (Steve)
2010 Fantasy Football Stock - 9/7 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Preseason Stock - 9/3 (Walt)
2010 NFL Preseason Recap, Fantasy Football Notes - 9/3 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football: High-Upside Late-Round Sleepers - 8/25 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football: Top 12 Players to Avoid - 8/25 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football: Undervalued Players - 8/13 (John)
2010 Fantasy Football: Buy Low - 8/6 (Walt)
ESPN's 2010 Fantasy Football Magazine Errors - 8/3 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football: Defense Strategy - 8/2 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football: My Round-by-Round Strategy - 7/27 (Walt)
Lack of 2010 Fantasy Depth: Blame the 2008 NFL Draft Class - 7/26 (John)
2010 Fantasy Football: Why You Should Pass on Chris Johnson - 7/14 (John)
2010 Fantasy Football: Draft Strategies - 7/13 (John)
2010 Fantasy Football: Wide Receiver Scarcity - 6/30 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Sleepers (Late-Round) - 6/2 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Sleepers (Mid-Round) - 6/1 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Busts - 5/31 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football Mailbag - 5/29 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football: Quarterbacks with New Receivers - 5/1 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football: 2010 NFL Draft Stock Up - 4/29 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football: 2010 NFL Draft Stock Down - 4/29 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football: Free Agency Stock Up - 4/15 (Walt)
2010 Fantasy Football: Free Agency Stock Down - 4/12 (Walt)
Running Backs with Most Carries - 4/10 (Walt)
NFL Picks - Nov. 23
2025 NFL Mock Draft - Nov. 20
NFL Power Rankings - Nov. 19
Fantasy Football Rankings - Sept. 4
