2011 Fantasy Football: Top 200 Player Rankings

As the third week of the preseason closes, it’s time for those final adjustments to player rankings and cheat sheets before the draft day and then the regular season begins. Another season is fast approaching so let’s take a final look at the top 200 players to select in standard redraft leagues.

Foster Re-Injures Hammy

Before we get into the rankings let’s take a look at some of the key points of interest that are going on around the league and where better to start than with the main that is still atop the rankings.

Yes, Arian Foster aggravated his hamstring injury against the 49ers, but while I watched the game, I couldn’t even tell you that he actually did anything.

Just the same, Foster did re-aggravate the injury and his head coach Gary Kubiak admitted he was hopeful that Foster would be ready for Week 1. I happened to watch this game, and I fully expect Foster to make it back on the field before Week 1, as the injury didn’t seem to be all that bad, as Foster easily jump up off the ground and walked back to the sidelines without a noticeable limp.

At this time, I still believe Foster is the top running back to select in standard leagues as Adrian Peterson will still have one of the worst offensive lines in football, and that won’t change after Week 1 .

The Chiefs don’t look very good, and while I love Jamaal Charles, this team projects to go through challenging times, and it’s not like Charles is a touchdown machine.

At the end of the day, Foster still has everything working for him, and while it would be a shame to see him miss the first game, he should still have a great year. Again, this is a good time for me to point out that it is advisable for your to have your league draft as late as possible.

Key information is always changing on a daily basis, and the longer you have to wait before your draft, the easier it will be to make a decision about Foster’s situation.

Sam Bradford, Matthew Stafford Look Sharp

If you’re looking to drop down at quarterback in your draft, consider a couple young quarterbacks in Sam Bradford and Matthew Stafford as possible options to add on your squad. Stafford is ready to be a starter in 10-team leagues right away, and all Bradford needs to do is show that he can find the end zone regularly, and he will be starting as well.

Both young quarterbacks have bright futures and are great holds in dynasty leagues if you can get your hands on them. These quarterbacks not only have talent around them, but they play in offensive schemes that will allow them to put the football up and make plays in the passing game.

Larry Fitzgerald Set for Career Year?

After another strong performance in his third preseason game where Larry Fitzgerald caught an 80-yard touchdown, it looks like the star receiver could be primed for a career year.

For the longest time, Fitzgerald’s fantasy value was hurt by having Anquan Boldin on the other side, but nowadays, it’s clear that Fitzgerald is the only possession receiver on the team, and Kevin Kolb will look his way early and often.

Look to Fitzgerald as a great WR1 in all fantasy leagues and expect a big year from the Cardinals' star receiver.

 

 2011 Player Rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | K | D/ST

1	Arian Foster
2	Jamaal Charles
3	Adrian Peterson
4	LeSean McCoy
5	Ray Rice
6	Chris Johnson
7	Aaron Rodgers
8	Rashard Mendenhall
9	Philip Rivers
10	Michael Vick
11	Jahvid Best
12	Darren McFadden
13	Michael Turner
14	Calvin Johnson
15	Andre Johnson
16	Steven Jackson
17	Frank Gore
18	Drew Brees
19	Hakeem Nicks
20	Maurice Jones-Drew
21	Peyton Hillis
22	Roddy White
23	Tom Brady
24	LeGarrette Blount
25	Dwayne Bowe
26	DeAngelo Williams
27	Matt Forte
28	Greg Jennings
29	Larry Fitzgerald
30	Knowshon Moreno
31	Shonn Greene
32	Beanie Wells
33	Vincent Jackson
34	Mike Wallace
35	Tony Romo
36	Miles Austin
37	Reggie Wayne
38	DeSean Jackson
39	Santonio Holmes
40	Dez Bryant
41	Ahmad Bradshaw
42	Peyton Manning
43	Mark Ingram
44	Antonio Gates
45	Brandon Lloyd
46	Mike Williams (TB)
47	Felix Jones
48	Wes Welker
49	Ryan Mathews
50	Vernon Davis
51	Dallas Clark
52	Brandon Marshall
53	Percy Harvin
54	Chad Ochocinco
55	Jason Witten
56	Mario Manningham
57	Austin Collie
58	Ben Roethlisberger
59	Steve Johnson
60	Marshawn Lynch
61	Joseph Addai
62	Anquan Boldin
63	Jermichael Finley
64	Santana Moss
65	BenJarvus Green-Ellis
66	Ryan Grant
67	Lance Moore
68	Lee Evans
69	Fred Jackson
70	Matt Ryan
71	Jeremy Maclin
72	Matthew Stafford
73	Sidney Rice
74	Kenny Britt
75	Owen Daniels
76	Reggie Bush
77	Matt Schaub
78	Steve Smith (Car)
79	Rob Gronkowski
80	Brandon Jacobs
81	A.J. Green
82	Hines Ward
83	Marcedes Lewis
84	Mike Tolbert
85	Cedric Benson
86	Braylon Edwards
87	Marques Colston
88	Eli Manning
89	Steelers Defense
90	Tim Hightower
91	Packers Defense
92	Kellen Winslow
93	Jonathan Stewart
94	Nate Burleson
95	Mike Thomas
96	Patriots Defense
97	Sam Bradford
98	Eagles Defense
99	Pierre Thomas
100	C.J. Spiller
101	Robert Meachem
102	Tony Gonzalez
103	Jimmy Graham
104	Mike Sims-Walker
105	Delone Carter
106	Michael Crabtree
107	Malcom Floyd
108	Daniel Thomas
109	Saints Defense
110	Jets Defense
111	Michael Bush
112	Julio Jones
113	Roy Williams
114	Fred Davis
115	Jocoby Ford
116	Jordy Nelson
117	Plaxico Burress
118	Mike Williams (Sea)
119	Ryan Torain
120	Joe Flacco
121	Pierre Garcon
122	Stevan Ridley
123	Rashad Jennings
124	Falcons Defense
125	Nate Kaeding
126	Giants Defense
127	James Starks
128	Josh Brown
129	Deion Branch
130	Josh Freeman
131	Dustin Keller
132	Neil Rackers
133	LaDainian Tomlinson
134	Roy Helu
135	Mason Crosby
136	James Jones
137	Willis McGahee
138	Danny Amendola
139	Stephen Gostkowski
140	Zach Miller
141	Bears Defense
142	Ravens Defense
143	Matt Bryant
144	Alex Henery
145	Derrick Mason
146	Steve Breaston
147	Chargers Defense
148	Aaron Hernandez
149	Denarious Moore
150	Marion Barber
151	Jerome Harrison
152	Devin Hester
153	Jason Snelling
154	Thomas Jones
155	Jason Hill
156	Sebastian Janikowski
157	Ronnie Brown
158	Ricky Williams
159	Donald Driver
160	DeMarco Murray
161	Kendall Hunter
162	Matt Cassel
163	Ben Tate
164	Kevin Boss
165	Jamie Harper
166	Bernard Scott
167	Greg Little
168	Anthony Armstrong
169	Jordan Shipley
170	Dolphins Defense
171	Jay Feely
172	Lawrence Tynes
173	Kevin Kolb
174	Dan Carpenter
175	Brandon Pettigrew
176	Kyle Orton
177	Lance Kendricks
178	Garrett Hartley
179	Alex Green
180	Rams Defense
181	Heath Miller
182	Chris Cooley
183	Jay Cutler
184	Torrey Smith
185	Davone Bess
186	Mark Sanchez
187	Brandon LaFell
188	Lions Defense
189	Ryan Fitzpatrick
190	Tony Moeaki
191	Donnie Avery
192	Leon Washington
193	Chiefs Defense
194	Johnny Knox
195	Bilal Powell
196	Justin Forsett
197	LeRon McClain
198	Anthony Dixon
199	Vikings Defense
200	John Beck

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