The JFLANland Fantasy Football Post!

Its the most wonderful time of the year.  Football is back!  In a little over a week, the season will kick off, and that means that your fantasy roster has to be set by then.  Here is a look at the players I love for fantasy, and those that I am not so hot on.  (Note: I am not revealing all of my secrets, since I haven't drafted my team yet...)

Thumbs Up

- The top tier QBs.  Rodgers, Brady, and Brees are all going to be amazing as they are every year.  I also think that both Mannings, Cam Newton and Matt Stafford (if healthy) will be just fine.

- Ray Rice is always a good choice, especially in PPR leagues.  Same goes for Foster and McCoy.  Everyone knows this.  Megatron is the man for WRs, but that's no surprise either.  Roddy White and Larry Fitzgerald are with him every year.

- Some mid-level guys that can have huge years?  First, the receivers.  Pierre Garcon, first of all.  He already has great chemistry with RG3.  Julio Jones may be the #2 wideout on Atlanta, but he has #1 ability, especially with Roddy White taking the best cornerbacks each game.  Hakeem Nicks may not have the game-breaking speed of Victor Cruz, but he can catch anything and will be Eli's best friend if he can stay healthy.  Eric Decker could be the fantasy steal of the season, especially if everything Peyton Manning says about him is true.  Another one is Brandon LaFell, who has all but locked up a starting receiver spot in Carolina.

- The running backs are important in every league, PPR or not.  Darren Sproles, Doug Martin, Steve Ridley, David Wilson, Donald Brown, Willis McGahee and Cedric Benson are good picks for a 2nd RB.

- Never underestimate chemistry.  Coby Fleener could end up being Andrew Luck's best friend in the NFL, just like he was at Stanford.  He is the biggest tight end sleeper in the league.

- 5 rookie QBs will be starting the season this year.  Everyone knows RG3 and Andrew Luck's pedigree and talent, but Russel Wilson could surprise some people in Seattle.  He is a proven winner with athletic ability to make plays with his feet and arm.  I wouldn't start him, but he is a good choice at backup.


Thumbs Down

- Anyone who has held out this season, especially Maurice Jones-Drew and Mike Wallace, simply because they may not play or be ready for the year.

- Mike Vick.  He gets hurt too often and too easily.  I expect Nick Foles to start at least 3 games for the Eagles this season.

- Ryan Matthews.  He is already hurt, as he has been every year in his career.

- Any Jets offensive player.  Have you seen their offense?  And Tebow won't help it at all.

- Any Lions running back.  They are all hurt, it seems.  I have no idea who the starter is supposed to be.  Kevin Smith, Mike LeShoure, you, me- I have no clue.

- Ryan Tannehill may have the talent to be a good QB down the road for the Dolphins.  He is even in the same system as he was at Texas A&M.  But aside from Reggie Bush, he has no weapons around him.  The same can be said of Brandon Weeden.  Try not to get in a position where you need one of these two to start a game for you.

- Big XII Receivers have always underwhelmed me, Wes Welker being the exception.  I'd stay clear of Dez Bryant, Michael Crabtree and Justin Blackmon.  They were great in college, but their attitude and immaturity just doesn't translate to NFL Stardom in today's environment.


Enjoy your draft.