The 2009 Fantasy Football Top 10 Players
August 31, 2009 by The Sports Watchers
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As you may have heard on my first Fantasy Football Podcast of the season, my 2009 Fantasy Football Top 10 is now available.
Of course, I have already given you the top 10 players at the quarterback, running back and wide receiver positions. I have also given you the top players at the tight end position.
I have not given you my top selections for defenses or kickers, because in reality, I don’t think you should draft either until the final two rounds of your fantasy football draft.
With that said, here is the overall top 10, let me know if you disagree!
1. Adrian Peterson, Running Back: Adrian Peterson shouldn’t just be the first running back off the board, he should be the first player off it as well. Forget about all of the questions concerning injuries, fumbles, durability, shared time and lack of a consistent quarterback (Brett Favre included), the fact is, Peterson gets it done—now matter what! Much like a young LaDainian Tomlinson, Peterson is willing to run through a brick wall, so defenses can stack the box all the want, but Peterson is going to get his yards one way or another. Read More…
2. Matt Forte, Running Back: Say what you will about Matt Forte, but don’t last season a fluke. Forte wasn’t only a top performer last year, but he enters the 2009 season as the second-best running back, and one of the surest things in football. Sure, I’m a little weary as to how the Chicago Bears will use him this season, but barring a big offensive change or some freak injury, I don’t see how Forte won’t be successful during the 2009 fantasy football season. Read More…
3. Maurice Jones-Drew, Running Back: I am little hesitant to put this much faith in a running back who has never had 200 carries before, but something tells me MJD will make it work. Personally, I’m not going to draft him, but that doesn’t mean that I disagree with his high position in drafts. Should everything go according to plan, MJD will be the 3rd best back in all of football, and if you don’t have the concerns I have about Jones-Drew’s ability to carry the load, then have no fear drafting him 3rd overall. Read More…
4. Michael Turner, Running Back: That’s right, Michael Turner isn’t that high on my board. Call me a believer in the 370-carry curse. I am fully aware that the 370-carry rule doesn’t work when you apply it to 365 or 360, which makes it kind of an anomaly, but time and time again, when tested, running backs fall flat on their face after 370-carry seasons. That said, this Falcons offense won’t allow that 370-curse to affect him too much. Thus, Turner should have a very good season, and 4th overall production is nothing to sneeze at. Read More…
5. Steven Jackson, Running Back: Steven Jackson is my sleeper pick of the bunch. Yes, I have him ranked #5 as many other sites did, but I’m willing to draft Jackson as high as 2nd overall, because in my opinion, he is headed for a very big season. Here is a guy who everyone is practically writing off as an elite back, but when healthy last season, he was the most productive player in football. In 2008 Jackson led all of fantasy football yards from scrimmage per game, and I don’t see why he can’t do that again in 2009—only without the missed games and whatnot. Read More…
6. LaDainian Tomlinson, Running Back: LT is not done quite yet. In fact, I could be underestimating LT. Let’s admit what everyone else isn’t, Tomlinson was hurt for a good part of last season. Sure, some of that comes with age, but do we really think he has fallen off so drastically from the heights he attained in 2007? I doubt it. As long as LT is healthy, he is going to be an elite running back in fantasy football, and the 2009 season should be no different. Read More…
7. DeAngelo Williams, Running Back: I will try not to gloat as the pack slowly comes back to me. Everyone was running away from DeAngelo Williams in fear that Jonathan Stewart was going to steal all of his carries and touchdowns at the drop of a dime. Well, I didn’t believe that for second, and I got a little help from history, too. It is being reported that Stewart has some undisclosed injury concerns right now, and if that is the case, expect the Panthers to stick by the guy who scored 18 rushing touchdowns for them a season ago. Read More…
8. Frank Gore, Running Back: The 49ers really have no one else. Their receiving core isn’t scary. Their defense isn’t great. And their quarterback is some guy most people hadn’t heard of until last year. Thus, what options do the 49ers have but to hand the ball off to Gore and hope for the best? That’s why head coach Mike Singletary fired Mike Martz and brought in a new offensive system designed around the run. Here’s to hoping it works, for my fantasy sake and yours. Read More…
9. Andre Johnson, Wide Receiver: I’m not a big fan of wide receivers in the first round, but I actually did the analysis and saw that drafting a wide receiver of Andre Johnson’s caliber is actually a better decision than drafting the 8th or 9th best running back. Running back just isn’t that deep this year, and let’s face it, Andre Johnson is a beast. Read More…
10. Drew Brees, Quarterback: Here I have another non-running back, and it’s also a controversial choice for its position. While I think Tom Brady will bounce back from his injury this season, I don’t think he will start fast. Brady will have a roller coaster first couple of weeks, as opposed to Drew Brees, who will have a monstrous season from the word go. Those 2 reasons suggest to me that Brees isn’t only the safer pick, but he’s the more prolific pick, too. Read More…
TSW 2009 Fantasy Football Rankings – Running Backs
10. Steve Slaton, Houston Texans (7/6/09, 9AM)
09. Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants (7/6/09, 4PM)
08. Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers (7/7/09, 9AM)
07. Deangelo Williams, Carolina Panthers (7/7/09, 4PM)
06. LaDainian Tomlison, San Diego Chargers (7/8/09, 9AM)
05. Steven Jackson, St. Louis Rams (7/8/09, 4PM)
04. Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons (7/9/09, 9AM)
03. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville Jaguars (7/9/09, 4PM)
02. Matt Forte, Chicago Bears (7/10/09, 9AM)
01. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings (7/10/09, 12PM)
TSW 2009 Fantasy Football Rankings – Quarterbacks
1. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
2. Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
3. Peyton Manning, New England Patriots
4. Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals
5. Tom Brady, New England Patriots
6. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
7. Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia Eagles
8. Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks
9. Matt Schaub, Houston Texans
10. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
TSW 2009 Fantasy Football Rankings – Wide Receivers
1. Andre Johnson, Houston Texans (8/3/09)
2. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals (8/1/09)
3. Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers (7/31/09)
4. Randy Moss, New England Patriots (7/30/09)
5. Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Colts (7/29/09)
6. Roddy White, Atlanta Falcons (7/28/09)
7. Terrell Owens, Buffalo Bills (7/27/09)
8. Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals (7/24/09)
9. Vincent Jackson, San Diego Chargers (7/23/09)
10. Wes Welker, New England Patriots (7/22/09)
11. Not Top Wide Receivers (7/21/09)
Fantasy Football Week 1 Projections:
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Fantasy Football Week 1 Projections: Running Backs
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Fantasy Football Week 1 Projections: Tight Ends
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