NFL 2011 (1/15/11)
The Usual Suspects
1. Aaron Rodgers/ GB- Rodgers missed a few games with a concussion in 2010 and still ranked 3rd overall, just barely behind Vick and Foster. In a full season, Rodgers is the top-producing fantasy player in the NFL.
2. Arian Foster/ HOU- Foster had his break-out season in 2010, but I think he's good for another great one in 2011. He plays in a division that cannot defend the run and he can also catch the ball with the best of them.
3. Michael Vick/ PHI- Vick exploded in 2010, but it wasn't a fluke by any means. Vick should be a top 5 pick in most 2011 fantasy drafts.
4. Adrian Peterson/ MIN- Yes, the Vikings were horrible and Peterson had a quiet year...or did he? Peterson finished as the 2nd best producing RB (behind Foster) in the NFL, and it was an off-year for him. He'll be back, and should be a top 5 pick in 2011.
5. Chris Johnson/ TEN- See Peterson. CJ will be back in 2011!
Honorable Mentions: Andre Johnson/ HOU, Calvin Johnson/ DET, Michael Turner/ ATL, Maurice Jones-Drew/ JAX, Philip Rivers/ SD, Roddy White/ ATL, Tom Brady/ NE, Drew Brees/ NO, Reggie Wayne/ IND, Antonio Gates/ SD
Sleepers
1. Peyton Hillis/ CLE- Although Hillis had a great 2010, he's still a sleeper until he puts together back-to-back big years. I think he'll do it. He should be a 2nd round pick in most 2011 fantasy drafts.
2. Jamaal Charles/ KC- Charles came within inches of breaking Jim Brown's seasonal yard per carry average record in 2010. Charles is the real-deal, but he must steal more touches away from Thomas Jones. Charles is a great 3rd round choice in 2011.
3. LeSean McCoy/ PHI- McCoy should be a great early round choice in 2011 based on what he produced in 2010. McCoy can do it all, but Vick does take some opportunities away. Either way, he should produce great results.
4. Steve Johnson/ BUF- Johnson showed what he could do in 2010, for about a 4-5 week stretch, but he should be more consistent in 2011. I'd pick him as my #2 WR, which might come in the 5th through 7th rounds of the 2011 draft.
5. Mike Wallace/ PIT- Wallace led the NFL in most 100-yard receiving games in 2010. He is a speedster, young, and is due for a monster season in 2011.
Long Shots
1. Tim Tebow/ DEN- I think Tebow is more of a sleeper, but since he only had 3 games to show us his stuff in 2010, he'll remain a long shot until further notice. You should pick him as your #2 QB just to be safe, unless you can get him as your #1 in the late rounds of the 2011 draft.
2. BenJarvus Green-Ellis/ NE- BGE is tough and put up some nice numbers in 2010. He plays in a system that does not allow for a ton of touches, but he made the most of them. He's a good #2 RB in your lineup and will score TD's.
3. LaGarrette Blount/ TB- Blount took us by surprise in 2010, but he should be good in 2011 as well. He's a great #2 RB and should be available in the 6th or 7th round.
4. Michael Crabtree/ SF- It was only a matter of time before Crabtree started producing and he did late in 2010. He should be a solid #2 WR in your lineup in 2011.
5. Dez Bryant/ DAL- Bryant is more of a sleeper than a long shot, but since he did not complete a full season in 2010, we are staying cautiously optimistic with him. On the other hand, this guy could emerge as a top-producing WR in the NFL very soon. He's a great #2 WR option in 2011.
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