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Although he threw for fewer yards than the previous year, Ben Roethlisberger nearly doubled his touchdown total (from 18 in 2006 to 32 in 2007). With an offense that remains largely the same, save for the departure of guard Alan Faneca, it is not out of the question that the arrival of Rashard Mendenhall and Limas Sweed could perhaps further increase that touchdown total.
Of course, that would mean he'd have to stay on par with his performance from last year, and his play has differed from year to year. This could be blamed on his off-year in 2006, and thinking otherwise may be overanalyzing it.
4. Drew Brees (NO)
After a horrendous start to the year, which had many fantasy owners begrudging the reasons they took him, Drew Brees got right back on track and actually finished with similar numbers to 2006, albeit with seven more interceptions.
After a horrendous start to the year, which had many fantasy owners begrudging the reasons they took him, Drew Brees got right back on track and actually finished with similar numbers to 2006, albeit with seven more interceptions.
It’s scary to think what he could have posted had he started the season like the Drew Brees we know and love (or hate, if he’s burned your team). If Deuce McAllister can come back healthy, and Devery Henderson can step it up, then we may again see the offensive firepower the Saints exhibited in 2006 during their failed run to the Super Bowl.
And that would be a good thing for Drew Brees owners.
3. Peyton Manning (IND)
It’s eventually going to happen. Peyton Manning will begin to regress. While I’m not saying he’s not going to have a great season, I am saying there’s a chance the Peyton Manning of yore may be aging into the Peyton Manning in the twilight of his prime.
It’s eventually going to happen. Peyton Manning will begin to regress. While I’m not saying he’s not going to have a great season, I am saying there’s a chance the Peyton Manning of yore may be aging into the Peyton Manning in the twilight of his prime.
Although he had knee surgery out of the blue, it’s likely not to be a serious factor. Marvin Harrison, however, is approaching the age of 37 and is coming off of a limited injury year. Is it out of the question to think the decline of Marvin Harrison may mean a decline in Peyton Manning, as well?
Sure, Reggie Wayne is great and can replace Harrison should he continue to have a decreased role, but the scariest thing about the Colts these past few years has been the Wayne/Harrison combo.
While Anthony Gonzalez showed some promise, he’s no Wayne. The Colts may need to lean even more on there running game, which would mean a decreased role for Manning and, thus, a decrease in his fantasy points.
2. Tony Romo (DAL)
Despite his playoff failures, Tony Romo has emerged as a fantasy-football superstar. Not only does he score you points on the field, but he’ll also be on TV when you're out somewhere and you can nudge whomever your with and say, "Hey, he's on my fantasy team."
Despite his playoff failures, Tony Romo has emerged as a fantasy-football superstar. Not only does he score you points on the field, but he’ll also be on TV when you're out somewhere and you can nudge whomever your with and say, "Hey, he's on my fantasy team."
Does anyone else feel incredibly weird whenever they say that out loud to someone? If they don't really know what fantasy sports is, it sounds awfully creepy.
Back on topic, Romo's got it all. Although Terry Glenn was effective when he played, his departure will not likely be missed. Nor will his injuries. Patrick Crayton has emerged as a legitimate threat opposite Terrell Owens, and rookie Felix Jones brings some of what Julius Jones brought to the table and then some.
T.O. is getting up there in age, but it’s highly likely you’ve seen him shirtless at some point or other the past few years. Although he is approaching 35-years-old, in Terrell Owens fitness years, that’s about 27. So there’s no real reason to worry yet.
It’s highly unlikely Romo will put up the same numbers as last year, but it’s also unlikely he won’t put up some comparably good ones.
1. Tom Brady (NE)
I’m not even going to explain this one. If you don’t know why he’s No. 1, well, then, just don’t be going and wagering any money on your fantasy leagues. Actually, don’t be wagering your money on anything. Period.
I’m not even going to explain this one. If you don’t know why he’s No. 1, well, then, just don’t be going and wagering any money on your fantasy leagues. Actually, don’t be wagering your money on anything. Period.
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