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2003 Fantasy Football Player Rankings

Fantasy Football insider Michael Fabiano offers his list of top players for the 2003 Fantasy season.

Updated Sept. 3.

Quarterbacks Running backs
1. Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia 1. Ricky Williams, Miami
2. Rich Gannon, Oakland 2. LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego
3. Daunte Culpepper, Minnesota 3. Priest Holmes, Kansas City
4. Peyton Manning, Indianapolis 4. Marshall Faulk, St. Louis
5. Aaron Brooks, New Orleans 5. Clinton Portis, Denver
6. Kurt Warner, St. Louis 6. Deuce McAllister, New Orleans
7. Brett Favre, Green Bay 7. Travis Henry, Buffalo
8. Jeff Garcia, San Francisco 8. Shaun Alexander, Seattle
9. Steve McNair, Tennessee 9. Ahman Green, Green Bay
10. Trent Green, Kansas City 10. Edgerrin James, Indianapolis
11. Drew Bledsoe, Buffalo 11. Stephen Davis, Carolina
12. Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle 12. Tiki Barber, N.Y. Giants
13. Tom Brady, New England 13. Fred Taylor, Jacksonville
14. Jake Plummer, Denver 14. William Green, Cleveland
15. Michael Vick, Atlanta 15. Corey Dillon, Cincinnati
16. Tommy Maddox, Pittsburgh 16. Curtis Martin, N.Y. Jets
17. Brad Johnson, Tampa Bay 17. Charlie Garner, Oakland
18. Kerry Collins, N.Y. Giants 18. Jamal Lewis, Baltimore
19. Kelly Holcomb, Cleveland 19. Eddie George, Tennessee
20. Patrick Ramsey, Washington 20. Kevan Barlow, San Francisco
21. Drew Brees, San Diego 21. Troy Hambrick, Dallas
22. Jay Fiedler, Miami 22. Amos Zereoue, Pittsburgh
23. Mark Brunell, Jacksonville 23. Trung Canidate, Washington
24. Kordell Stewart, Chicago 24. Warrick Dunn, Atlanta
25. Jon Kitna, Cincinnati 25. Correll Buckhalter, Philadelphia
26. Joey Harrington, Detroit 26. Antowain Smith, New England
27. Doug Johnson, Atlanta 27. Stacey Mack, Houston
28. Jeff Blake, Arizona 28. Anthony Thomas, Chicago
29. Vinny Testaverde, N.Y. Jets 29. Garrison Hearst, San Francisco
30. David Carr, Houston 30. Duce Staley, Philadelphia
31. Chris Redman, Baltimore 31. Onterrio Smith, Minnesota
32. Marc Bulger, St. Louis 32. Emmitt Smith, Arizona
33. Tim Couch, Cleveland 33. T.J. Duckett, Atlanta
34. Rodney Peete, Carolina 34. Mike Alstott, Tampa Bay
35. Brian Griese, Miami 35. Olandis Gary, Detroit
36. Quincy Carter, Dallas 36. Marcel Shipp, Arizona
37. Jake Delhomme, Carolina 37. Jerome Bettis, Pittsburgh
38. Doug Flutie, San Diego 38. Michael Pittman, Tampa Bay
39. Trent Dilfer, Seattle 39. Larry Johnson, Kansas City
40. Todd Bouman, New Orleans 40. LaMont Jordan, N.Y. Jets
41. Carson Palmer, Cincinnati 41. Moe Williams, Minnesota
42. Charlie Batch, Pittsburgh 42. Ladell Betts, Washington
43. Steve Beuerlein, Denver 43. Adrian Peterson, Chicago
44. David Garrard, Jacksonville 44. DeShaun Foster, Carolina
45. Tim Rattay, San Francisco 45. Jamel White, Cleveland
46. Rob Johnson, Washington 46. Doug Chapman, Minnesota
47. Kyle Boller, Baltimore 47. Lamar Gordon, St. Louis
48. Byron Leftwich, Jacksonville 48. Shawn Bryson, Detroit
49. Chad Hutchinson, Dallas 49. Thomas Jones, Tampa Bay
50. Josh McCown, Arizona 50. Dominic Rhodes, Indianapolis
51. Kevin Faulk, New England
Wide receivers 52. Tyrone Wheatley, Oakland
1. Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis 53. Najeh Davenport, Green Bay
2. Terrell Owens, San Francisco 54. Michael Bennett, Minnesota
3. Randy Moss, Minnesota 55. LaBrandon Toefield, Jacksonville
4. Plaxico Burress, Pittsburgh 56. Mike Anderson, Denver
5. Joe Horn, New Orleans 57. James Mungro, Indianapolis
6. Hines Ward, Pittsburgh 58. Delvin Joyce, N.Y. Giants
7. Eric Moulds, Buffalo 59. Travis Minor, Miami
8. Donald Driver, Green Bay 60. Avon Coubourne, Detroit
9. Koren Robinson, Seattle 61. Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia
10. Torry Holt, St. Louis 62. Zack Crockett, Oakland
11. David Boston, San Diego 63. Richie Anderson, Dallas
12. Peerless Price, Atlanta 64. Robert Holcombe, Tennessee
13. Amani Toomer, N.Y. Giants 65. Jonathan Wells, Houston
14. Chad Johnson, Cincinnati
15. Rod Gardner, Washington
16. Jerry Rice, Oakland Tight ends
17. Marty Booker, Chicago 1. Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City
18. Donté Stallworth, New Orleans 2. Todd Heap, Baltimore
19. Isaac Bruce, St. Louis 3. Jeremy Shockey, N.Y. Giants
20. Rod Smith, Denver 4. Bubba Franks, Green Bay
21. Laveranues Coles, Washington 5. Marcus Pollard, Indianapolis
22. Keyshawn Johnson, Tampa Bay 6. Alge Crumpler, Atlanta
23. Chris Chambers, Miami 7. Doug Jolley, Oakland
24. Jerry Porter, Oakland 8. Shannon Sharpe, Denver
25. Derrick Mason, Tennessee 9. Randy McMichael, Miami
26. Quincy Morgan, Cleveland 10. Billy Miller, Houston
27. Curtis Conway, N.Y. Jets 11. Jerramy Stevens, Seattle
28. Darrell Jackson, Seattle 12. Chad Lewis, Philadelphia
29. Charles Rogers, Detroit 13. Frank Wycheck, Tennessee
30. Travis Taylor, Baltimore 14. Anthony Becht, N.Y. Jets
31. Jimmy Smith, Jacksonville 15. Freddie Jones, Arizona
32. Muhsin Muhammad, Carolina 16. Jay Riemersma, Pittsburgh
33. Troy Brown, New England 17. Ernie Conwell, New Orleans
34. Tai Streets, San Francisco 18. Mikhael Ricks, Detroit
35. Joey Galloway, Dallas 19. Christian Fauria, New England
36. J.J. Stokes, Jacksonville 20. Kyle Brady, Jacksonville
37. James Thrash, Philadelphia 21. Desmond Clark, Chicago
38. Corey Bradford, Houston 22. Brandon Manumaleuna, St. Louis
39. Tim Brown, Oakland 23. Stephen Alexander, San Diego
40. Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis 24. Dan Campbell, Dallas
41. Ed McCaffrey, Denver 25. Ken Dilger, Tampa Bay
42. Javon Walker, Green Bay 26. Daniel Graham, New England
43. Todd Pinkston, Philadelphia 27. Itula Mili, Seattle
44. Josh Reed, Buffalo 28. Jed Weaver, San Francisco
45. Brian Finneran, Atlanta 29. Dallas Clark, Indianapolis
46. Keenan McCardell, Tampa Bay 30. John Davis, Chicago
47. Andre Johnson, Houston 31. Jimmy Kleinsasser, Minnesota
48. Mark Boerigter, Kansas City 32. Reggie Kelly, Cincinnati
49. Antonio Bryant, Dallas 33. Kris Mangum, Carolina
50. Ashley Lelie, Denver 34. Byron Chamberlain, Minnesota
51. Ike Hilliard, N.Y. Giants 35. Mark Campbell, Buffalo
52. Santana Moss, N.Y. Jets
53. David Terrell, Chicago
54. Derrius Thompson, Miami Defensive teams
55. Steve Smith, Carolina 1. Buccaneers
56. Kevin Johnson, Cleveland 2. Dolphins
57. Peter Warrick, Cincinnati 3. Panthers
58. Terry Glenn, Dallas 4. Eagles
59. Wayne Chrebet, N.Y. Jets 5. Giants
60. D'Wayne Bates, Minnesota 6. Steelers
61. Dennis Northcutt, Cleveland 7. Cowboys
62. Bryan Gilmore, Arizona 8. Ravens
63. Eddie Kennison, Kansas City 9. Rams
64. David Patten, New England 10. Falcons
65. Bill Schroeder, Detroit 11. Redskins
66. Robert Ferguson, Green Bay 12. Raiders
67. Deion Branch, New England 13. 49ers
68. Johnnie Morton, Kansas City 14. Patriots
69. Brandon Stokley, Indianapolis 15. Jaguars
70. Dez White, Chicago 16. Titans
71. Drew Bennett, Tennessee 17. Packers
72. Tim Dwight, San Diego 18. Colts
73. Frank Sanders, Baltimore 19. Bills
74. Antwaan Randle-El, Pittsburgh 20. Chiefs
75. Joe Jurevicius, Tampa Bay 21. Jets
22. Chargers
23. Bengals
Kickers 24. Saints
1. David Akers, Philadelphia 25. Seahawks
2. John Carney, New Orleans 26. Bears
3. Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland 27. Texans
4. Jay Feely, Atlanta 28. Broncos
5. Ryan Longwell, Green Bay 29. Browns
6. Martin Gramatica, Tampa Bay 30. Vikings
7. Jason Elam, Denver 31. Lions
8. Adam Vinatieri, New England 32. Cardinals
9. Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh
10. Morten Andersen, Kansas City
11. Mike Vanderjagt, Indianapolis
12. Olindo Mare, Miami
13. Jeff Wilkins, St. Louis
14. Joe Nedney, Tennessee
15. Paul Edinger, Chicago
16. John Hall, Washington
17. Phil Dawson, Cleveland
18. Rian Lindell, Buffalo
19. Matt Bryant, N.Y. Giants
20. Josh Brown, Seattle
21. Matt Stover, Baltimore
22. Jeff Chandler, San Francisco
23. Jason Hanson, Detroit
24. Steve Christie, San Diego
25. Doug Brien, N.Y. Jets
 
 
 
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Rashard Mendenhall
PUP list in Mendenhall's future
Rashard Mendenhall, RB, PIT
2/13/2012
News: Steelers GM Kevin Colbert said Monday that there's a good chance RB Rashard Mendenhall will start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. If so, he'd be forced to miss at least the first six games of the regular season. Moreover, Colbert is not convinced that Mendenhall will be able to contribute at all in 2012. "I never feel good about an ACL for a year," Colbert said according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Mendenhall tore his right ACL in Week 17 of last season; recovery time for such injuries is anywhere from nine months to a year.
Analysis: With Mendenhall iffy, it's time to start giving some legit consideration to Isaac Redman as the primary rusher for the Steelers in 2012. Redman started the Steelers' playoff game at Denver and had 121 yards on 17 carries and 21 yards on two catches. He'll likely get the first crack at starting in place of Mendenhall. There's still a lot of time between now and the regular season, but for now it's probably safe to expect Mendenhall to not be at even close to 100 percent to start the year, which will absolutely impact his Fantasy value. By August, you might be drafting Mendenhall as a middle- to late-round sleeper you'll have to sit on for a while. We'll keep you posted on Mendenhall as best as we can.
Randy Moss
Moss: I'm coming back
Randy Moss, WR, TEN
2/13/2012
News: Randy Moss took to UStream on Monday morning to announce that he plans to return to football in 2012. Moss didn't play last season after fizzling out with the Titans during a tumultuous 2010. Moss answered fan questions on the live video site and made it clear at the end of his web stream that he intends to play again after stepping away for personal reasons. "Your boy will be back for the upcoming season," he said. "Hopefully I can get on a team and finish this thing the way I want to." NFL Network reports that teams have already been calling his agent following the news.
Analysis: Most people remember Moss for his incredible big plays and ridiculous stats, such as the 17 touchdowns he scored as a rookie, or the record-breaking 23 touchdowns he caught in 2007, or the 14,465 yards he gained from 1998 to 2009. But some will remember him for a very counterproductive 2010 in which he caught just five touchdowns on 28 grabs with three different teams. If he does indeed return to football, where he plays and how quick he is will ultimately determine whether he's worth a late-round flier or something far more substantial.
Calvin Johnson
Lions want to lock up Megatron
Calvin Johnson, WR, DET
2/13/2012
News: Lions president Tom Lewand, who controls Detroit’s salary cap compliance, says the team has had positive negotiations with WR Calvin Johnson over a contract extension. “(Johnson’s) got a good relationship with Matthew (Stafford),” Lewand told a local radio station in Detroit. “There’s a desire to keep that (relationship) together. When that desire exists, you can get deals done.” Johnson is entering a contract year in 2012 and is coming off a sensational season, finishing the regular season with 96 catches for 1,681 yards and 16 touchdowns with another 211 yards and two touchdowns in one playoff game against the Saints.
Analysis: Johnson is not going to leave the Lions if Detroit has anything to do with it, and we expect him to get a big deal soon. Regardless of if he's in a contract year or not in 2012, it's clear Johnson is the No. 1 WR in Fantasy, and he should be drafted in Round 1 in all formats.
DeSean Jackson
Eagles could franchise D-Jax
DeSean Jackson, WR, PHI
2/13/2012
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Eagles are going to use the franchise tag on WR DeSean Jackson. The report says the Eagles will not let Jackson, whose contract is set to expire, walk without getting something in return. Feb. 20 is the first day NFL teams are permitted to franchise one player before he reaches free agency. March 5 is the deadline. At 4 p.m. on March 13 the league year starts and players with four or more years of service who are not under contract are eligible to become unrestricted free agents. Jackson, who signed a four-year, $3 million deal as a rookie in 2008, will not reach the open market because the Eagles are expected to franchise him. The receiver would stand to earn approximately $9.5 million - nearly $9 million more than he made in base salary last season - if he played next season under the tag. Jackson said immediately following the season finale that he would be fine with the franchise designation.
Analysis: Jackson's play slipped some last season, partly due to his distraction over his contract, but he still caught 58 passes for 961 yards and four touchdowns. His deep routes and ability to take multiple defenders often opened up the Eagles offense underneath. Keep an eye on what happens with Jackson and where he ends up in 2012. With the Eagles he would be considered a No. 2 Fantasy WR with upside, but if he leaves Philadelphia then his value will be determined by who his quarterback is and his contract. He will likely be drafted around Round 5 in most leagues.
Isaac Redman
Redman in line to start for Steelers?
Isaac Redman, RB, PIT
2/13/2012
News: Steelers GM Kevin Colbert said Monday that there's a good chance RB Rashard Mendenhall will start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. If so, he'd be forced to miss at least the first six games of the regular season. Moreover, Colbert is not convinced that Mendenhall will be able to contribute at all in 2012. "I never feel good about an ACL for a year," Colbert said according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. That would open the door for Isaac Redman to be the starting rusher entering training camp.
Analysis: With Mendenhall iffy, it's time to start giving some legit consideration to Isaac Redman as the primary rusher for the Steelers in 2012. Redman started the Steelers' playoff game at Denver and had 121 yards on 17 carries and 21 yards on two catches. He's also stepped up while working with Mendenhall and without him, though his one other start in 2011 was a flop (61 total yards, no touchdowns vs. Tennessee). By August we might recommend drafting Redman with a pick in Round 6 or 7 as a good early-season starting option with potential to be a quality Fantasy choice for the entire season. We'll see how the Steelers' run game shakes out.
Steve Slaton
Slaton, Dolphins likely parting ways
Steve Slaton, RB, MIA
2/13/2012
News: The Palm Beach Post reports that RB Steve Slaton is not expected to return to the Dolphins in 2012. Slaton played in three games this season with zero starts after being picked up on waivers before Week 4. He had 17 carries for 64 yards (3.8 average) with one touchdown and a long of 28 and also returned three kickoffs for 85 yards. Slaton was signed as insurance early in the season when both Reggie Bush (groin) and Daniel Thomas (hamstring) battled injuries.
Analysis: Keep an eye on where Slaton plays in 2012, but he likely has minimal Fantasy value. Ignore him in all leagues on Draft Day.
Doug Baldwin
Baldwin already working hard
Doug Baldwin, WR, SEA
2/13/2012
News: The Tacoma News Tribune reports that Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin is already working out with the hope of building on an impressive rookie season. As an undrafted rookie free agent out of Stanford, he was a long shot to make the team last season, let alone lead Seattle in receiving. But that’s what Baldwin did. He finished with a team-high 51 receptions for 788 yards and four touchdowns, good enough for fourth in the league among rookies in receptions and yards. Baldwin also finished 11th in the league in percentage of receptions caught for first downs (78.4 percent), and fourth in the league with 23 catches on third down to move the chains. The hard-working Baldwin said he thinks he can do better. “I felt like the stats and everything (were) real average,” he said. “But you’ve got to have that sense of confidence about yourself when you step out on the field. To be honest with you, I didn’t think I’d have the opportunity to step out on the field that early. And with that, the transition wasn’t really that difficult because we have such a great coaching staff and they explain everything so well that it makes it easier for you to understand it and grasp the offense.”
Analysis: Baldwin’s production in 2011 secured his spot as Seattle’s slot receiver. But Baldwin wants to be considered a compete receiver. “They say that I’m the slot guy, but every year they’re bringing somebody in to try to take your job – that’s the upper management’s job,” he said. “So my job is to make sure that whoever they bring in doesn’t have a chance. That’s why I’m here, to be honest with you. “I want to be known as the greatest receiver who ever played the game, and it’s going to be hard to do that strictly out of the slot.” We like the way Baldwin is talking, and he has plenty of potential heading into 2012. Plan on drafting Baldwin as a sleeper with a late-round pick in all leagues.
Hines Ward
Ward hopes to remain with Steelers
Hines Ward, WR, PIT
2/13/2012
News: Steelers GM Kevin Colbert said Monday that no decision has been made on the future of Hines Ward. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported previously that if the Steelers did decide to release Ward, he was unaware of it. NFL Network reported that Ward won't be back with the Steelers in 2012 but a source close to Ward refuted the report. Ward's 2012 salary is high and he's expected to at least take a significant pay cut, if not get released altogether. Ward has said many times that he wants to end his career in Pittsburgh but he is determined to play somewhere in 2012, even if the Steelers do not want him. Ward, who turns 36 March 8, has played all 14 of his seasons in the NFL with the Steelers and holds nearly every team receiving record.
Analysis: Keep an eye on what happens with Ward and where he ends up in 2012. No matter where Ward plays, however, he would have minimal Fantasy value, and he is not worth drafting in the majority of leagues.
Josh Morgan
Morgan fine, looks at future
Josh Morgan, WR, SF
2/13/2012
News: The Sacramento Bee reports that 49ers WR Josh Morgan left the team facility after a workout Thursday as if there was nothing wrong with him. Morgan broke his lower right leg on Oct. 9 and was placed on injured reserve. He told the Associated Press that he's begun sprinting again, and he promises to be at full speed in the spring. Coach Jim Harbaugh has said the 49ers want to re-sign Morgan, who is a good fit for their power-based West Coast offense. Morgan, however, likely will test the market in free agency before agreeing to a new deal in San Francisco.
Analysis: Keep an eye on where Morgan ends up in 2012, but he has minimal Fantasy value in the majority of leagues. Morgan is the type of player who is more valuable to his team than Fantasy owners.
Jeremy Shockey
Panthers could bring back Shockey
Jeremy Shockey, TE, CAR
2/13/2012
News: The Charlotte Observer considers re-signing free agent TE Jeremy Shockey a "high priority" this offseason. Shockey was the No. 2 TE for the Panthers behind Greg Olsen, and he had a productive season when he caught 37 passes for 455 yards and four touchdowns and missed only one game to injury.
Analysis: Though not the same receiver he was a decade ago, Shockey still is a dependable target, particularly in the red zone. If his asking price is too high, Panthers could turn to Gary Barnidge, who was having a great 2011 camp before breaking his ankle. Keep an eye on what happens with Shockey, and if he returns to the Panthers as expected he would be a No. 2 Fantasy TE on Draft Day worth a late-round pick in deeper leagues.
 
 
 
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