(J.J. McDermott contributed to this story.)
Since fantasy football comes down mainly to knowledge, who should be taken later on as sleepers?
These are the top players at each position as we see it in no particular order.
QB
Jake Delhomme: Healthy after surgery last year, don’t count him out just yet with all his new weapons on offense this year.
Matt Schaub: Man did this boy look sharp at times last year. If he can stay healthy this year, look at him to make a big impact on a team with plenty of upside on it’s roster.
Chad Pennington: He won’t be amazing, but he will get the job done. He will make an excellent bye-week filler with the right matchup).
RB
Steve Slaton: There are injury problems on the depth chart in Houston. The talent is there, and he was a beast in college, so look for Slaton to take advantage of the situation down in Houston.
Tim Hightower: If his coach doesn’t mind change, Edge’s days are numbered, as Hightower has a nose for the end zone and will steal valuable fantasy points from Edge. Definitely snatch up Hightower late in the draft if you end up with Edge.
Chris Johnson: In preseason, he has shown flashes of his speed and agility that will only help when—or if—LenDale White continues to get hurt. Definitely pick him up in the later rounds of your draft if you select White earlier.
Kevin Smith: I have been noticing in fantasy drafts lately that this man has been passed up quite a bit, but he is the starter for the Lions' now run-first offense. If he is on the board in the later rounds of your fantasy draft, draft him with confidence.
Ricky Williams: With Ronnie Brown’s health still in question, Williams will get a bulk of the carries, as the Dolphins' No. 1 running back. He will make a great backup in the right situation on your fantasy team this year.
WR
Troy Williamson: The former seventh-overall pick, he is on a Jaguars team that does not have a go-to guy. If he can fix his butterfingers, he could develop into that go-to guy everyone has hoped for.
DeSean Jackson: He has impressed us throughout the preseason. Looking at the Eagles' depth at wide receiver right now, he is going to get his chance to shine.
Robert Meachem: He has showed us in preseason why he was chosen in the first round last year, and he may even supplant "the General" David Patten for the second-receiver slot in the Saints' pass-friendly offense by midseason).
Ted Ginn Jr.
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