NFL Fantasy Football draft

[BOZ]

I play in my uncle's league every year, and this time i'd like to actually do well this year. ;) well, actually, last year i was 4th out of 8 which is a personal best for me. :)

anyway, the draft is on Labor Day so i've been looking at the available players to see who i want to put on my draft order. i figured i'd come around and see who knows a bit more about foobah that i do. here's the top players in each category, by average number of points scored (don't have the scoring system chart handy at the moment). (the categories, if not obvious, are player name, team they were last on, position, team in our league who last had them, total points scored, number of games played, average points per game).

would anyone with a bit of free time and nothing better to do, point out which ones are on long-term injury (at least the first month of the season), retired, in jail, Michael Vick, or otherwise someone who would be a truly awful choice for the draft? yeah, it goes a bit deep, but i doubt i'll need to scrape the bottom of the barrel.

also, for anyone who follows the preseason, feel free if you wish to point out guys who've simply been way better or worse than this chart indicates (i don't mean if they should move up or down 2 or 3 places, but big jumps of 5 spots or more). maybe that way i can appear like i actually know what i'm doing come draft time. ;)

Donovan McNabb Phi QB FA 5,871 10 587
Peyton Manning Ind QB pitb 9,153 16 572
Drew Brees NO QB BST 8,188 16 512
Marc Bulger StL QB Mike 7,869 16 492
Carson Palmer Cin QB Mike 7,544 16 472
Michael Vick Atl QB GBoy 7,131 16 446
Jon Kitna Det QB FA 6,916 16 432
Tom Brady NE QB GBoy 6,835 16 427
Philip Rivers SD QB Grib 6,386 16 399
Byron Leftwich Jac QB FA 2,299 6 383
Jason Campbell Was QB FA 2,643 7 378
Brett Favre GB QB Grib 6,025 16 377
Jake Delhomme Car QB HC 4,837 13 372
Matt Hasselbeck Sea QB BST 4,454 12 371
Jeff Garcia Phi QB FA 2,927 8 366
Ben Roethlisberger Pit QB FA 5,459 15 364
Eli Manning NYG QB Grib 5,792 16 362
Vince Young Ten QB FA 5,377 15 358
J.P. Losman Buf QB FA 5,645 16 353
Damon Huard KC QB FA 3,526 10 353
Chad Pennington NYJ QB FFB 5,505 16 344
Rex Grossman Chi QB HC 5,397 16 337
Matt Leinart Ari QB FA 4,021 12 335
Steve McNair Bal QB FA 5,342 16 334
Tony Romo Dal QB DanM 5,333 16 333
Alex Smith SF QB DanM 5,022 16 314
Joey Harrington Mia QB FA 3,428 11 312
Charlie Frye Cle QB FA 4,027 13 310
Mark Brunell Was QB FA 3,061 10 306
Kurt Warner Ari QB FA 2,117 7 302
David Carr Hou QB FA 4,777 16 299
David Garrard Jac QB FA 3,279 11 298

LaDainian Tomlinson SD RB FFB 10,194 16 637
Steven Jackson StL RB HC 8,470 16 529
Larry Johnson KC RB HC 8,252 16 516
Brian Westbrook Phi RB Mike 6,698 15 447
Frank Gore SF RB DanM 6,883 16 430
Maurice Jones-Drew Jac RB Mike 6,503 16 406
Willie Parker Pit RB Grib 6,502 16 406
Tiki Barber NYG RB BST 6,293 16 393
Kevin Jones Det RB FA 4,422 12 368
Clinton Portis Was RB FA 2,704 8 338
Shaun Alexander Sea RB Grib 3,364 10 336
Ahman Green GB RB pitb 4,693 14 335
Rudi Johnson Cin RB GBoy 5,256 16 328
Reggie Bush NO RB BST 5,170 16 323
Chester Taylor Min RB DanM 4,798 15 320
Ronnie Brown Mia RB pitb 4,072 13 313
Ladell Betts Was RB BST 4,986 16 312
Deuce McAllister NO RB Mike 4,656 15 310
Travis Henry Ten RB DanM 4,244 14 303
Laurence Maroney NE RB GBoy 4,109 14 294
Joseph Addai Ind RB pitb 4,669 16 292
Fred Taylor Jac RB FA 4,326 15 288
Edgerrin James Ari RB Grib 4,499 16 281
Jamal Lewis Bal RB GBoy 4,393 16 275
Thomas Jones Chi RB DanM 4,344 16 272
Willis McGahee Buf RB HC 3,774 14 270
Marion Barber Dal RB BST 4,134 16 258
Warrick Dunn Atl RB FFB 4,078 16 255
Corey Dillon NE RB Mike 4,053 16 253
Tatum Bell Den RB DanM 3,249 13 250
DeAngelo Williams Car RB HC 3,162 13 243
Julius Jones Dal RB FA 3,718 16 232
DeShaun Foster Car RB Grib 3,221 14 230
Ron Dayne Hou RB FFB 2,445 11 222
Mike Bell Den RB FA 3,259 15 217
Cedric Houston NYJ RB FA 1,737 8 217
Reuben Droughns Cle RB FA 3,037 14 217
Cadillac Williams TB RB pitb 2,854 14 204
Leon Washington NYJ RB FA 3,188 16 199
Michael Turner SD RB FA 2,525 13 194

Marvin Harrison Ind WR DanM 5,920 16 370
Terrell Owens Dal WR pitb 5,436 15 362
Steve Smith Car WR DanM 5,055 14 361
Reggie Wayne Ind WR FFB 5,384 16 336
Chad Johnson Cin WR Mike 5,382 16 336
Darrell Jackson Sea WR HC 4,314 13 332
T.J. Houshmandzadeh Cin WR FFB 4,623 14 330
Donald Driver GB WR Grib 5,201 16 325
Lee Evans Buf WR Mike 5,174 16 323
Roy Williams Det WR Mike 5,146 16 322
Torry Holt StL WR BST 5,082 16 318
Terry Glenn Dal WR GBoy 4,101 13 315
Marques Colston NO WR GBoy 4,358 14 311
Javon Walker Den WR HC 4,860 16 304
Plaxico Burress NYG WR Mike 4,374 15 292
Larry Fitzgerald Ari WR DanM 3,756 13 289
Hines Ward Pit WR FA 3,929 14 281
Anquan Boldin Ari WR BST 4,453 16 278
Laveranues Coles NYJ WR pitb 4,402 16 275
Andre Johnson Hou WR Grib 4,401 16 275
Joe Horn NO WR HC 2,715 10 272
Mike Furrey Det WR FA 4,317 16 270
Joey Galloway TB WR BST 4,304 16 269
Santana Moss Was WR Grib 3,556 14 254
Donte Stallworth Phi WR FFB 2,965 12 247
Isaac Bruce StL WR FA 3,932 16 246
Devery Henderson NO WR FA 3,189 13 245
Jerricho Cotchery NYJ WR FA 3,899 16 244
Reggie Brown Phi WR GBoy 3,770 16 236
Wesley Welker Mia WR BST 3,757 16 235
Chris Henry Cin WR FA 3,051 13 235
Marty Booker Mia WR FA 3,285 14 235
Santonio Holmes Pit WR FA 3,700 16 231
Mark Clayton Bal WR FA 3,661 16 229
Braylon Edwards Cle WR FA 3,623 16 226
Bernard Berrian Chi WR pitb 3,264 15 218
Eddie Kennison KC WR FA 3,434 16 215
Muhsin Muhammad Chi WR DanM 3,402 16 213
Deion Branch Sea WR FA 2,859 14 204
Keyshawn Johnson Car WR FA 3,165 16 198

Antonio Gates SD TE DanM 4,036 16 252
Tony Gonzalez KC TE BST 3,576 15 238
Alge Crumpler Atl TE pitb 3,442 16 215
Kellen Winslow Cle TE GBoy 3,163 16 198
Todd Heap Bal TE Grib 3,161 16 198
Chris Cooley Was TE Mike 3,088 16 193
Jeremy Shockey NYG TE HC 2,841 15 189
Ben Watson NE TE FFB 2,387 13 184
Desmond Clark Chi TE HC 2,718 16 170
L.J. Smith Phi TE BST 2,603 16 163
Jason Witten Dal TE FFB 2,510 16 157
Randy McMichael Mia TE FA 2,404 16 150
Dallas Clark Ind TE FA 1,641 12 137
Owen Daniels Hou TE FA 1,724 14 123
Vernon Davis SF TE FA 1,221 10 122
Heath Miller Pit TE FFB 1,889 16 118
Bo Scaife Ten TE FA 1,620 14 116
Jerramy Stevens Sea TE FA 1,257 11 114
Tony Scheffler Den TE FA 1,382 13 106
George Wrighster Jac TE FA 1,497 16 94
Eric Johnson SF TE FA 1,184 13 91 Chris Baker NYJ TE FA 1,457 16 91
Dan Campbell Det TE FA 1,446 16 90
Jermaine Wiggins Min TE FA 1,370 16 86

Ravens Bal D Mike 6,160 16 385
Bears Chi D DanM 5,300 16 331
Patriots NE D Grib 4,620 16 289
Chargers SD D BST 4,190 16 262
Vikings Min D GBoy 4,070 16 254
Dolphins Mia D GBoy 4,060 16 254
Eagles Phi D FA 3,710 16 232
Packers GB D FA 3,680 16 230
Bills Buf D FA 3,550 16 222
Broncos Den D FA 3,540 16 221
Jaguars Jac D FFB 3,440 16 215
Steelers Pit D FA 3,440 16 215
Chiefs KC D FA 3,410 16 213
Panthers Car D FA 3,390 16 212
Cowboys Dal D HC 3,350 16 209
Bengals Cin D FA 3,320 16 208
Jets NYJ D FA 3,270 16 204
Raiders Oak D FA 3,270 16 204
Cardinals Ari D Mike 3,270 16 204
Falcons Atl D FA 3,140 16 196
Rams STL D FA 3,110 16 194
Seahawks Sea D FA 3,080 16 192
Titans Ten D FA 3,030 16 189
Browns Cle D FA 2,930 16 183

Robbie Gould Chi K Mike 3,780 16 236
Jeff Wilkins StL K pitb 3,700 16 231
Adam Vinatieri Ind K Grib 2,960 13 228
Nate Kaeding SD K DanM 3,400 16 212
Josh Scobee Jac K BST 3,340 16 209
Jason Hanson Det K FA 3,190 16 199
Matt Stover Bal K FA 3,070 16 192
Josh Brown Sea K GBoy 3,030 16 189
Joe Nedney SF K FA 3,030 16 189
Neil Rackers Ari K FA 3,020 16 189
Shayne Graham Cin K FFB 2,990 16 187
Jason Elam Den K FA 2,946 16 184
John Kasay Car K FA 2,920 16 182
Dave Rayner GB K FA 2,910 16 182
Lawrence Tynes KC K FFB 2,870 16 179
John Carney NO K GBoy 2,850 16 178
Rian Lindell Buf K FA 2,810 16 176
Olindo Mare Mia K FA 2,780 16 174
Mike Vanderjagt Dal K FA 1,690 10 169
Mike Nugent NYJ K FA 2,700 16 169
Jay Feely NYG K FA 2,670 16 167
Morten Andersen Atl K FA 2,290 14 164
David Akers Phi K HC 2,533 16 158
Jeff Reed Pit K FA 2,490 16 156

[shabois]

I would recommend looking at ESPN's fantasy section, they do a good job updating injuries for each team. There have not been any major injuries to any players that are worth drafting that I am aware of. Some players are banged up(Randy Moss, Frank Gore) and may not play game 1 but should be fine for the season.

Here is asleeper for you. WR Jacoby Jones, Huston. He has one the starting job opposite Andre Johnson.

If yo fell the need to draft a Green Bay running back you want Jackson not Mornency.

Good Luck!

[BOZ]

thanks! i'll take a look at EPSN, since that's where we're playing anyway.

really, not a lot of guys injured? it seems to me that there's always a few at the beginning of the season for some reason. :)

i'm not drafting first (since, like i said, i came in 4th last year), so i'm not betting on McNabb or Tomlinson or anything, but i should be able to get some decent picks in there.

[Space Cadet B^3]

Most fantasy leagues stress the RB. If you're drafting 4th, odds are you'd be better served getting the best RB still available which is likely to be Frank Gore, and you shouldn't be disappointed that you don't have L.T. or L.J.

If there's still tier 1 RBs available in round 2, don't hesitate, remember there are a lot of QBs who are better than average, so they're almost interchangeable when it comes to talent the caliber of Rivers or Kitna or Cutler.

Just do some homework, pay attention to bye weeks and you'll be fine.

[Utrecht]

The key to success in Fantasy football I have found it to work the waiver wire - and get good value in the middle rounds.

The suggestion on Jacoby Jones is good - but he is not worth drafting before the 8th or 9th round (i.e. he should be the 3rd or 4th recivever you draft) - and even then it is suspect (he is a good preseason story - but all he has been facing are basic defensive packages)

If you don't get Antonio Gates at tight end (and he will go in the 3rd round) don't bother drafting one until round 8.

Same thing with defenses, unless you get Balitmore or Chicago, dont bother with one until round 10

Kickers are even more so - but draft them more on the capabilities of thier offense. I.e. if they score lots of points or have a poor goal line offence, look at that kicker (I always draft a kicker rounds 10 or later)

Watch your buy weeks.

[NRG]

Keyshawn Johnson Car WR FA 3,165 16 198
Corey Dillon NE RB Mike 4,053 16 253

are retired.

Kevin Jones Det RB FA 4,422 12 368 is on the physically unable to perform list, meaning he'll miss at least six weeks of the regular season. His replacement as Detroit's starting running back is Tatum Bell (no longer with the Denver Broncos as your list says).

Torry Holt is dinged up, saying he is at 80 percent or less. I would avoid him unless he falls into at least the 4th round, which he won't.

Warrick Dunn Atl RB is recovering from back surgery, and played in one preseason game. I'd stay away from him, as he's aging, small, and on a bad offense now that Vick is gone.

Chester Tayler, Minn RB is likely to lose playing time to stud rookie running back Adrian Peterson (be careful to get the right guy if you pick Peterson, another running back with the same exact name plays for Chicago). I'd avoid Taylor.

Michael Turner SD RB FA 2,525 13 194 is injured and will be out a number of weeks, if I recall correctly. Ladanian has a couple of backups that would split time in the unfortunate event that he is injured, with Darren Sproles being the most promising.

The jellyfish is right about Frank Gore. If he is there with the 4th pick, take him for sure. You won't regret it.

One very useful tool in figuring out what players will be around when you pick can be found here:

http://www.antsports.com/adp.aspx

A site that provides quick-turnaround news on injuries (but not necessarily decent fantasy advice beyond that) can be found here:

http://profootballtalk.com/

As for people who will perform outside the list, move Bulger down as his lead receivers are either injured - Holt, or old - Bruce. Move Laurence Maroney up about 10 spots, as he is now the sole running back in New England. Move Ahman Green down several spots, as he's now in Houston and aging quickly. Move Joseph Addai way up, he's going in the first round these days. Actually before I continue, go get an updated list ;-) The average draft position (adp) link above will be much more up to date and accurate than the list you're using.

NRG

P.S. If you really want to get serious about drafting, go here: http://www.footballguys.com/05vbdrevisited.htm

[Utrecht]

OK I assume that the list is "in order" (and where the hell did you get it - it is seriously messed up)

Donovan McNabb Phi QB FA 5,871 10 587
Peyton Manning Ind QB pitb 9,153 16 572
Drew Brees NO QB BST 8,188 16 512
Marc Bulger StL QB Mike 7,869 16 492
Carson Palmer Cin QB Mike 7,544 16 472
Michael Vick Atl QB GBoy 7,131 16 446
Jon Kitna Det QB FA 6,916 16 432
Tom Brady NE QB GBoy 6,835 16 427
Philip Rivers SD QB Grib 6,386 16 399
Byron Leftwich Jac QB FA 2,299 6 383
Jason Campbell Was QB FA 2,643 7 378
Brett Favre GB QB Grib 6,025 16 377
Jake Delhomme Car QB HC 4,837 13 372
Matt Hasselbeck Sea QB BST 4,454 12 371
Jeff Garcia Phi QB FA 2,927 8 366
Ben Roethlisberger Pit QB FA 5,459 15 364
Eli Manning NYG QB Grib 5,792 16 362
Vince Young Ten QB FA 5,377 15 358
J.P. Losman Buf QB FA 5,645 16 353
Damon Huard KC QB FA 3,526 10 353
Chad Pennington NYJ QB FFB 5,505 16 344
Rex Grossman Chi QB HC 5,397 16 337
Matt Leinart Ari QB FA 4,021 12 335
Steve McNair Bal QB FA 5,342 16 334
Tony Romo Dal QB DanM 5,333 16 333
Alex Smith SF QB DanM 5,022 16 314
Joey Harrington Mia QB FA 3,428 11 312
Charlie Frye Cle QB FA 4,027 13 310
Mark Brunell Was QB FA 3,061 10 306
Kurt Warner Ari QB FA 2,117 7 302
David Carr Hou QB FA 4,777 16 299
David Garrard Jac QB FA 3,279 11 298


Peyton Manning is hands down the #1 quarterback - I have NO idea why McNabe is ahead of him. Manning should (and will) go in the first round (something like 9th or 10th) Move Mcnambe down 5 spaces (he is a 4th or 5th round pick)

Brady is undervalued in the above list as well as Romo and Hasselback

Farve, Leftwich, Cambell, Huard and Delhome are overvalumed

Eli Manning is slightly over valued. Jeff Garcia is a fucking back up - no idea why he is rated above anyone else on the list.

[Utrecht]

Looking at the RB and WR lists - as NRG said, you need to get updated lists....

Pay especiall attention to average draft position lists - they tell you when someone *should* be drafted and when someone is starting to show value (for example, I got Leon Washington NYJ RB in the 16th round - he should have gone much higher)

Also, don't get caught up in the Defense, Tight End or Kicker runs. Inevitably, when someone picks CHI, BAL, Gates or Viniteri you will see a run by others to get the "next best guy at that position" Don't fall for that trap..... Draft for value at position. The fact of the matter is that one of the lowest rated defenses will do well (in fact, i would point you towards Oaklands - they were a good defense last year, but thier offense was so bad they defense was on the field the whole time) scoring more points than anticipated (same with kickers)

[shabois]

Looking at the RB and WR lists - as NRG said, you need to get updated lists....

Pay especiall attention to average draft position lists - they tell you when someone *should* be drafted and when someone is starting to show value (for example, I got Leon Washington NYJ RB in the 16th round - he should have gone much higher)

Also, don't get caught up in the Defense, Tight End or Kicker runs. Inevitably, when someone picks CHI, BAL, Gates or Viniteri you will see a run by others to get the "next best guy at that position" Don't fall for that trap..... Draft for value at position. The fact of the matter is that one of the lowest rated defenses will do well (in fact, i would point you towards Oaklands - they were a good defense last year, but thier offense was so bad they defense was on the field the whole time) scoring more points than anticipated (same with kickers)

I agree stay away from kickers and D tell the end. There are always Defenses that give you great matchups during the season that you can pick up on the waviers.

[BOZ]

OK I assume that the list is "in order" (and where the hell did you get it - it is seriously messed up)

it's in order of average points per game from last season - it is by no means the actual order i'll be using at tomorrow afternoon's draft. ;)

yes, this year i highly doubt that McNabb will be drafted before Manning, Brees, Brady, or Carson Palmer. he was my uncle's stud QB last year before he got hurt. this year... ehh, he probably won't suck, but his overall value remains to be seen. i wouldn't kick him out of bed as my QB2!

oh yes, i'm fairly sure i'm drafting 5th out of 8 (did i say 4th? oops!)

[BOZ]

Most fantasy leagues stress the RB. If you're drafting 4th, odds are you'd be better served getting the best RB still available which is likely to be Frank Gore, and you shouldn't be disappointed that you don't have L.T. or L.J.

If there's still tier 1 RBs available in round 2, don't hesitate, remember there are a lot of QBs who are better than average, so they're almost interchangeable when it comes to talent the caliber of Rivers or Kitna or Cutler.

Just do some homework, pay attention to bye weeks and you'll be fine.

yes, i printed out a list of bye weeks (super important, and in every previous year i have been lost on the bye week concept and sometimes got screwed, so this year i'm prepared). also, the players in the league have their own bye week - mine is week 7 so i'm going to grab whatever worthwhile players i can from SD, GB, cleveland, and carolina so that i don't have to mess around too much with drop 'n add during the season.

and yes, RB is the big draw. it used to be QB, but my uncle really de-emphasized the QB's scoring returns so RB got to be the big point-getter ever since. drafting 5th Gore might still be available, but if not then maybe someone like Westbrook, Willie Parker, or Shaun Alexander would do.

[BOZ]

If you don't get Antonio Gates at tight end (and he will go in the 3rd round) don't bother drafting one until round 8.

that theory was how i got Tony Gonzalez last year. :) he and gates are among the few who got real points every game.

[BOZ]

Keyshawn Johnson Car WR FA 3,165 16 198
Corey Dillon NE RB Mike 4,053 16 253

are retired.

thanks, i did do some research last night about retirees and trades (for bye week and activation purposes), so i did learn about them, as well as Tiki Barber (whom i knew about but forgot) and Cedric Houston.

Kevin Jones Det RB FA 4,422 12 368 is on the physically unable to perform list, meaning he'll miss at least six weeks of the regular season. His replacement as Detroit's starting running back is Tatum Bell (no longer with the Denver Broncos as your list says).

Torry Holt is dinged up, saying he is at 80 percent or less. I would avoid him unless he falls into at least the 4th round, which he won't.

Warrick Dunn Atl RB is recovering from back surgery, and played in one preseason game. I'd stay away from him, as he's aging, small, and on a bad offense now that Vick is gone.

Chester Tayler, Minn RB is likely to lose playing time to stud rookie running back Adrian Peterson (be careful to get the right guy if you pick Peterson, another running back with the same exact name plays for Chicago). I'd avoid Taylor.

Michael Turner SD RB FA 2,525 13 194 is injured and will be out a number of weeks, if I recall correctly. Ladanian has a couple of backups that would split time in the unfortunate event that he is injured, with Darren Sproles being the most promising.

thanks - i did also make a list of IR and PUP players (which reminds me, i need to update before i go to bed and again in the morning if i have the time) but i will make note of the guys you mention which i missed (which would be most of them) :D

i thought Holt was doing well so far in pre-season? i had already rated Taylor, Turner, and Dunn lower d/t pre-season performance but i figured Holt for a good WR candidate.

As for people who will perform outside the list, move Bulger down as his lead receivers are either injured - Holt, or old - Bruce. Move Laurence Maroney up about 10 spots, as he is now the sole running back in New England. Move Ahman Green down several spots, as he's now in Houston and aging quickly. Move Joseph Addai way up, he's going in the first round these days. Actually before I continue, go get an updated list ;-) The average draft position (adp) link above will be much more up to date and accurate than the list you're using.

thanks. i did compare the pre-season results (if you haven't guessed already) to where people finished up last season, so i have moved them around a bit. i'll take your suggestions into account. i don't really have the time to reassess things much anymore, but believe me when i say that i'm already far more prepared now than i have been in previous seasons's drafts. :D

[BOZ]

Peyton Manning is hands down the #1 quarterback - I have NO idea why McNabe is ahead of him. Manning should (and will) go in the first round (something like 9th or 10th) Move Mcnambe down 5 spaces (he is a 4th or 5th round pick)

Brady is undervalued in the above list as well as Romo and Hasselback

Farve, Leftwich, Cambell, Huard and Delhome are overvalumed

Eli Manning is slightly over valued. Jeff Garcia is a fucking back up - no idea why he is rated above anyone else on the list.

OK, i'm taking all that into account. Leftwich is a free agent anyway according to the research i did yesterday, so not really draft material ATM. might be a waiver pickup midseason though, we'll see.

[BOZ]

OK, for better or worse, here's who i picked up. the first few rounds are solid grabs... after that, well, we'll see. :) i think i did quite well on the bye weeks, except when i drafted two RBs in a row who are off in week 4. :eek: fortunately, i have two others, and i can appoint my third WR as the flex man, so i can stretch my resources that way. my D, TE, and K are all on bye the same week as i am (as was my intent), so i won't have to fidget around with them. of course, i feel less than confident about drafting the Packers D... maybe in week 6 if the Vikings D is still availble after their bye week, i will drop and add. ;)

1. Larry Johnson RB
2. Tom Brady QB
3. Chad Johnson WR
4. Antonio Gates TE
5. Maurice Jones-Drew RB
6. Deuce McAllister RB
7. Donald Driver WR
8. Tony Romo QB
9. Green Bay D
10. Lauveraneus Coles WR
11. Chester Taylor RB
12. John Kasay K

[Space Cadet B^3]

Pretty damn good!

[Utrecht]

OK, for better or worse, here's who i picked up. the first few rounds are solid grabs... after that, well, we'll see. :) i think i did quite well on the bye weeks, except when i drafted two RBs in a row who are off in week 4. :eek: fortunately, i have two others, and i can appoint my third WR as the flex man, so i can stretch my resources that way. my D, TE, and K are all on bye the same week as i am (as was my intent), so i won't have to fidget around with them. of course, i feel less than confident about drafting the Packers D... maybe in week 6 if the Vikings D is still availble after their bye week, i will drop and add. ;)

1. Larry Johnson RB
2. Tom Brady QB
3. Chad Johnson WR
4. Antonio Gates TE
5. Maurice Jones-Drew RB
6. Deuce McAllister RB
7. Donald Driver WR
8. Tony Romo QB
9. Green Bay D
10. Lauveraneus Coles WR
11. Chester Taylor RB
12. John Kasay K

Johnson went 4th??? Wow, you did well there

Brady - ordinarily I would say you should have went RB - but getting Maurice JD in the 5th round (someone fell asleep there) made up for it.

Johnson - solid third round pick - I do not see him doing as well this year as in past - but you have to draft him

Gates - right where he should have been - and hopefully you got some people to get into the "got to draft a TE" mindset

M JD solid

Duece - another solid pick up - will be interesting to see how the carries between Bush and Duece break down - but 6th round is good value there

Donald Driver another steal in the 7th round (buy this time there really should not be anyone of that caliber floating around - he is a top 50 player) Farve will hurt his value a bit - but he is a #1 receiver.

Romo - solid back up (and could break out this year - watch the matchups against what Brady has)

Green Bay - meh - not excited about this pick - but hard to say what was left at the time.

Coles - another good pick - your WR core is pretty good (but light - you may want to look at dropping/trading Taylor for another WR)

Taylor - good pick for when you got him - but you seem light on WRs - so a RB was odd here


Kasey - about as good any anybody else.

[BOZ]

thanks guys, that definitely gives me some confidence. :)

a lot of those picks were either lucky, or just made at the right time.

i may drop the Packers D quickly, depending on how they do. there were still a lot of good (and in many cases, i'm assuming better) D's left, and still are available now. we'll see!

3 WRs should be sufficient - we have a flex player this year and most RBs score more than WRs, so most people AFAIK went with 4 RBs and 3 WRs.

if i see a better opportunity... well, i'll take it. :)

[Utrecht]

Oh, and don't forget to submit your line ups today/tomorrow morning. First Game is tomorrow night!

[BOZ]

already set up - IIRC, Duece is playing tomorrow.

[Keeper of Secrets]

Sounds like you did well, Boz.

[Utrecht]

Bad day for the Saints...

It either means that Indy's defense is MUCH improved (I have them but did not play them - dammit)

Or New Orleans will not be nearly as good this year...... (which sucks since I have Brees)

[Harry]

I get a Sunday night game, on network television, and a late minute schedule change that gives me a closing shift tomorrow, so I can stay up late, of my team, who has had a stellar season, and they blow it, live, in living color, while I'm watching. Grrrrr......

[Ancalagon]

Hey folks.

I'm in a fantasy football league and sort of a bit short on tallent/option.

Would you play L. Maroney? Last week they listed him as probable but he didn't play. This time he "looked fine during practice" but is listed as questionable... any insight? A.Green is a possible alternative.

I got destroyed last week and I'm hoping to at least not embarrass myself this time...

Ancalagon

[Ancalagon]

Well Maroney did fuck all and my QB hurt his elbow and ended up with negative points (I used K Warner to back up for Kitna), but my kicker AND TE (go Gonzales!!) had amazing game, leading to a victory by 0.9 points over my coworker. hehehehe :D

Ancalagon

[Space Cadet B^3]

Sorry I didn't see this in time to be of help!