Using the WhatIfSports.com NFL simulation engine, the individual fantasy players and defensive teams are ranked based entirely on projected fantasy points using the FOXSports.com Fantasy Football default scoring where:

QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs: TDs are 6 points

QBs: 25 passing yards is 1 point

QBs: Interceptions are -2 points

RBs: 10 rushing yards is 1 point

QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs: Fumbles lost are -2 points

WRs, TE and RBs: Ten yards receiving is 1 point

QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs: Two-point conversion are 2 points

K: Extra points are 1 point and all field goals are at least 3 points with an extra bonus point for field goals made over 40 yards and another bonus point for field goals made over 50 yards.

DEF: A sack is 1 point, an interception is 2 points and each DEF touchdown is 6 points

2011 Week 8 Fantasy Football Leaders
  Name Pos Team Points
1 Drew Brees QB Saints 25
2 Philip Rivers QB Chargers 24.1
3 Tony Romo QB Cowboys 23.1
4 Tom Brady QB Patriots 21.6
5 Matthew Stafford QB Lions 20.7
6 Matt Schaub QB Texans 20.5
7 Joe Flacco QB Ravens 20.5
8 Cam Newton QB Panthers 20
9 Ben Roethlisberger QB Steelers 19.6
10 Eli Manning QB Giants 19.4
11 Matt Hasselbeck QB Titans 18.4
12 Michael Vick QB Eagles 17.9
13 Ray Rice RB Ravens 17.4
14 Matt Cassel QB Chiefs 17.4
  Name Pos Team Points
15 Ryan Fitzpatrick QB Bills 17.4
16 Adrian Peterson RB Vikings 17.3
17 Fred Jackson RB Bills 17.2
18 Arian Foster RB Texans 16.6
19 Sam Bradford QB Rams 16.3
20 LeSean McCoy RB Eagles 16
21 Alex Smith QB 49ers 15.8
22 Frank Gore RB 49ers 15.4
23 Tarvaris Jackson QB Seahawks 15
24 Chris Johnson RB Titans 14.8
25 Ahmad Bradshaw RB Giants 14.8
26 Kevin Kolb QB Cardinals 14.4
27 John Beck QB Redskins 14.3
28 Matt Moore QB Dolphins 14.1
  Name Pos Team Points
29 Steven Jackson RB Rams 13.7
30 Ryan Mathews RB Chargers 13.3
31 Colt McCoy QB Browns 12.9
32 Andy Dalton QB Bengals 12.8
33 Maurice Jones-Drew RB Jaguars 12.7
34 Christian Ponder QB Vikings 12.5
35 Rashard Mendenhall RB Steelers 12.4
36 Curtis Painter QB Colts 12.3
37 Tim Tebow QB Broncos 12.2
38 Mike Wallace WR Steelers 12.2
39 Miles Austin WR Cowboys 12.1
40 Calvin Johnson WR Lions 12
41 Ryan Torain RB Redskins 11.4
42 Daniel Thomas RB Dolphins 11.2
  Name Pos Team Points
43 Wes Welker WR Patriots 11.1
44 Mark Ingram RB Saints 10.9
45 DeMarco Murray RB Cowboys 10.8
46 Dwayne Bowe WR Chiefs 10.8
47 Blaine Gabbert QB Jaguars 10.7
48 Vincent Jackson WR Chargers 10.6
49 Neil Rackers K Texans 10.5
50 John Kasay K Saints 9.8
51 Larry Fitzgerald WR Cardinals 9.8
52 Dan Bailey K Cowboys 9.7
53 Knowshon Moreno RB Broncos 9.7
54 Brandon Lloyd WR Rams 9.6
55 Rob Bironas K Titans 9.5
56 Maurice Morris RB Lions 9.3
  Name Pos Team Points
57 A.J. Green WR Bengals 9.3
58 Marques Colston WR Saints 9.2
59 Antonio Gates TE Chargers 9.1
60 Marshawn Lynch RB Seahawks 9.1
61 Peyton Hillis RB Browns 9.1
62 DeAngelo Williams RB Panthers 9.1
63 BenJarvus Green-Ellis RB Patriots 9
64 Joseph Addai RB Colts 8.9
65 Steve Smith WR Panthers 8.9
66 Jason Witten TE Cowboys 8.9
67 Bernard Scott RB Bengals 8.8
68 Jason Hanson K Lions 8.8
69 Stevie Johnson WR Bills 8.8
70 Dez Bryant WR Cowboys 8.8
  Name Pos Team Points
71 Anquan Boldin WR Ravens 8.6
72 Nate Washington WR Titans 8.5
73 Nick Novak K Chargers 8.5
74 Jackie Battle RB Chiefs 8.5
75 Baltimore Ravens DEF
8.4
76 Sidney Rice WR Seahawks 8.3
77 Pierre Garcon WR Colts 8.3
78 Stephen Gostkowski K Patriots 8.1
79 Jimmy Graham TE Saints 8.1
80 Mario Manningham WR Giants 8
81 Ryan Longwell K Vikings 7.9
82 Billy Cundiff K Ravens 7.9
83 Hakeem Nicks WR Giants 7.9
84 New York Giants DEF
7.9
  Name Pos Team Points
85 Fred Davis TE Redskins 7.9
86 Shaun Suisham K Steelers 7.9
87 Houston Texans DEF
7.8
88 Ed Dickson TE Ravens 7.8
89 DeSean Jackson WR Eagles 7.8
90 Victor Cruz WR Giants 7.8
91 Robert Meachem WR Saints 7.7
92 Dexter McCluster RB Chiefs 7.7
93 Ryan Succop K Chiefs 7.7
94 Michael Crabtree WR 49ers 7.7
95 Reggie Bush RB Dolphins 7.7
96 New Orleans Saints DEF
7.6
97 Brandon Pettigrew TE Lions 7.6
98 Darren Sproles RB Saints 7.6
  Name Pos Team Points
99 Cincinnati Bengals DEF
7.6
100 Brandon Marshall WR Dolphins 7.5
101 Javon Ringer RB Titans 7.5
102 Malcom Floyd WR Chargers 7.4
103 Seattle Seahawks DEF
7.4
104 Alfonso Smith RB Cardinals 7.4
105 David Nelson WR Bills 7.4
106 David Akers K 49ers 7.4
107 San Francisco 49ers DEF
7.3
108 Steve Breaston WR Chiefs 7.3
109 Jonathan Stewart RB Panthers 7.2
110 Lawrence Tynes K Giants 7.2
111 Alex Henery K Eagles 7.2
112 Jabar Gaffney WR Redskins 7.2
  Name Pos Team Points
113 Rian Lindell K Bills 7.2
114 Tennessee Titans DEF
7.1
115 Percy Harvin WR Vikings 7.1
116 Reggie Wayne WR Colts 7
117 Jacoby Jones WR Texans 7
118 Zach Miller TE Seahawks 7
119 Minnesota Vikings DEF
7
120 Davone Bess WR Dolphins 6.9
121 Graham Gano K Redskins 6.9
122 Matt Prater K Broncos 6.9
123 Braylon Edwards WR 49ers 6.8
124 Brandon Jacobs RB Giants 6.8
125 Greg Olsen TE Panthers 6.8
126 Buffalo Bills DEF
6.8
  Name Pos Team Points
127 C.J. Spiller RB Bills 6.7
128 Mike Thomas WR Jaguars 6.7
129 Vernon Davis TE 49ers 6.6
130 Dan Carpenter K Dolphins 6.6
131 Adam Vinatieri K Colts 6.6
132 Olindo Mare K Panthers 6.4
133 Deion Branch WR Patriots 6.4
134 Josh Brown K Rams 6.4
135 Rob Gronkowski TE Patriots 6.3
136 Jeremy Maclin WR Eagles 6.3
137 Philadelphia Eagles DEF
6.3
138 Detroit Lions DEF
6.3
139 Kansas City Chiefs DEF
6.3
140 Mohamed Massaquoi WR Browns 6.2
  Name Pos Team Points
141 Owen Daniels TE Texans 6.2
142 Derrick Mason WR Texans 6.2
143 Jay Feely K Cardinals 6.2
144 Miami Dolphins DEF
6.2
145 Josh Scobee K Jaguars 6.1
146 Early Doucet WR Cardinals 6.1
147 Aaron Hernandez TE Patriots 6
148 Chad Ochocinco WR Patriots 6
149 Danario Alexander WR Rams 6
150 Damian Williams WR Titans 6
151 Hines Ward WR Steelers 6
152 Lance Moore WR Saints 5.9
153 Cleveland Browns DEF
5.9
154 Patrick Crayton WR Chargers 5.9
  Name Pos Team Points
155 New England Patriots DEF
5.9
156 Phil Dawson K Browns 5.9
157 Eric Decker WR Broncos 5.9
158 Todd Heap TE Cardinals 5.9
159 Jared Cook TE Titans 5.8
160 Mike Nugent K Bengals 5.8
161 Dallas Cowboys DEF
5.8
162 Keiland Williams RB Lions 5.8
163 Roy Helu RB Redskins 5.8
164 Montario Hardesty RB Browns 5.8
165 Nate Burleson WR Lions 5.7
166 Mike Williams WR Seahawks 5.7
167 Torrey Smith WR Ravens 5.7
168 Ben Tate RB Texans 5.7
  Name Pos Team Points
169 Pierre Thomas RB Saints 5.7
170 Jerome Simpson WR Bengals 5.6
171 Greg Little WR Browns 5.6
172 Kevin Walter WR Texans 5.6
173 Lance Kendricks TE Rams 5.6
174 San Diego Chargers DEF
5.4
175 Stevan Ridley RB Patriots 5.4
176 Benjamin Watson TE Browns 5.4
177 Jermaine Gresham TE Bengals 5.2
178 Carnell Williams RB Rams 5.2
179 Heath Miller TE Steelers 5.2
180 Pittsburgh Steelers DEF
5.2
181 Laurent Robinson WR Cowboys 5.1
182 Carolina Panthers DEF
5
  Name Pos Team Points
183 St. Louis Rams DEF
4.9
184 Indianapolis Colts DEF
4.9
185 Anthony Fasano TE Dolphins 4.9
186 Antonio Brown WR Steelers 4.8
187 Isaac Redman RB Steelers 4.8
188 Denver Broncos DEF
4.8
189 Titus Young WR Lions 4.8
190 Ricky Williams RB Ravens 4.7
191 Marcedes Lewis TE Jaguars 4.7
192 Arizona Cardinals DEF
4.7
193 Washington Redskins DEF
4.7
194 Visanthe Shiancoe TE Vikings 4.7
195 Steven Hauschka K Seahawks 4.7
196 Michael Jenkins WR Vikings 4.7
  Name Pos Team Points
197 Lavelle Hawkins WR Titans 4.6
198 Terrance Copper WR Chiefs 4.6
199 Scott Chandler TE Bills 4.6
200 Brian Hartline WR Dolphins 4.6
201 Anthony Armstrong WR Redskins 4.6
202 Dallas Clark TE Colts 4.6
203 Mike Tolbert RB Chargers 4.5
204 Ted Ginn Jr. WR 49ers 4.4
205 Brandon LaFell WR Panthers 4.4
206 Lance Ball RB Broncos 4.4
207 Andre Roberts WR Cardinals 4.3
208 Brian Leonard RB Bengals 4.3
209 Kendall Hunter RB 49ers 4.2
210 Mike Sims-Walker WR Jaguars 4.1
  Name Pos Team Points
211 Andre Caldwell WR Bengals 4.1
212 Jacksonville Jaguars DEF
4
213 Leonard Pope TE Chiefs 4
214 Bernard Berrian WR Vikings 3.9
215 Jason Hill WR Jaguars 3.9
216 Legedu Naanee WR Panthers 3.9
217 Eddie Royal WR Broncos 3.9
218 Jason Avant WR Eagles 3.8
219 Delone Carter RB Colts 3.8
220 Naaman Roosevelt WR Bills 3.8
221 Phillip Tanner RB Cowboys 3.7
222 Joel Dreessen TE Texans 3.7
223 Lee Evans WR Ravens 3.6
224 Doug Baldwin WR Seahawks 3.6
  Name Pos Team Points
225 Jake Ballard TE Giants 3.5
226 Justin Forsett RB Seahawks 3.5
227 Randy McMichael TE Chargers 3.5
228 Vincent Brown WR Chargers 3.5
229 Niles Paul WR Redskins 3.4
230 Emmanuel Sanders WR Steelers 3.4
231 Brandon Gibson WR Rams 3.3
232 LaQuan Williams WR Ravens 3.2
233 LaRod Stephens-Howling RB Cardinals 3.1
234 Austin Collie WR Colts 3.1
235 Jerheme Urban WR Chiefs 3
236 Brent Celek TE Eagles 3
237 Jeremy Shockey TE Panthers 2.9
238 Martellus Bennett TE Cowboys 2.9
  Name Pos Team Points
239 Kevin Ogletree WR Cowboys 2.9
240 Toby Gerhart RB Vikings 2.8
241 Tony Scheffler TE Lions 2.7
242 Deji Karim RB Jaguars 2.6
243 Joshua Cribbs WR Browns 2.6
244 Matt Willis WR Broncos 2.6
245 David Thomas TE Saints 2.5
246 Daniel Fells TE Broncos 2.5
247 Devery Henderson WR Saints 2.5
248 Terrence Austin WR Redskins 2.4
249 Rashied Davis WR Lions 2.3
250 Brian Robiskie WR Browns 2.3
251 Travis Beckum TE Giants 2.3
252 Danny Woodhead RB Patriots 2.2
  Name Pos Team Points
253 Donnie Avery WR Titans 2.2
254 Ben Obomanu WR Seahawks 2.2
255 Ronnie Brown RB Eagles 2.1
256 Billy Bajema TE Rams 2.1
257 Ruvell Martin WR Bills 2
258 Anthony McCoy TE Seahawks 1.9
259 David Anderson WR Texans 1.8
260 Andrew Hawkins WR Bengals 1.8
261 James Casey RB Texans 1.8
262 Anthony Gonzalez WR Colts 1.7
263 Evan Moore TE Browns 1.7
264 Jeff King TE Cardinals 1.6
265 Daniel Graham TE Titans 1.6
266 Brandon Stokley WR Giants 1.6
  Name Pos Team Points
267 Jarett Dillard WR Jaguars 1.6
268 Devin Aromashodu WR Vikings 1.5
269 Le'Ron McClain RB Chiefs 1.5
270 Dennis Pitta TE Ravens 1.5
271 Kyle Rudolph TE Vikings 1.3
272 Delanie Walker TE 49ers 1.3
273 Greg Salas WR Rams 1.3
274 Clyde Gates WR Dolphins 1.2
275 Julian Edelman WR Patriots 1.2
276 Stephen Williams WR Cardinals 1.2
277 Weslye Saunders TE Steelers 1.1
278 Steve Smith WR Eagles 1.1
279 Quan Cosby WR Broncos 1
280 Mike Sellers RB Redskins 1
  Name Pos Team Points
281 Maurice Stovall WR Lions 0.9
282 Derek Schouman TE Redskins 0.9
283 Kyle Williams WR 49ers 0.9
284 Owen Schmitt RB Eagles 0.9
285 Bryan Walters WR Chargers 0.8
286 Armanti Edwards WR Panthers 0.8
287 Lorenzo Booker RB Vikings 0.7
288 Jerricho Cotchery WR Steelers 0.7
289 Tandon Doss WR Ravens 0.7
290 Thomas Jones RB Chiefs 0.7
291 Jesse Holley WR Cowboys 0.6
292 Jonathan Baldwin WR Chiefs 0.6
293 Johnny White RB Bills 0.6
294 Jacob Tamme TE Colts 0.6
  Name Pos Team Points
295 Steve Slaton RB Dolphins 0.5
296 Cedric Peerman RB Bengals 0.5
297 Bear Pascoe TE Giants 0.5
298 Tashard Choice RB Cowboys 0.5
299 Jerrel Jernigan WR Giants 0.5
300 Bryant Johnson WR Texans 0.5