2012 IDP Fantasy Football Week 2: Defensive Back (DB) Rankings

What looked like a promising second year in the NFL for Eric Berry turned into a nightmare against the Bills Week 1, as Stevie Johnson ended his season with a torn ACL on a low block.

Berry was back on the field Week 1 against the Falcons and played in 64 snaps, but only accumulated two tackles and a pass deflection. Expect better production this week after LaRon Landry posted seven tackles and a forced fumble against the Bills last week.

I’m sure Berry will be focused and ready to unleash a little pent-up frustration from a lost season on the team that cost him an injury. Berry isn’t a dirty player, but Johnson better watch his six, because someone on that defense is coming for him!

What Did We Learn From Week 1?

Speaking of Landry, it was a nice return to the field for the Jets' new safety. Landry was a stud when healthy a few years ago in Washington. While he’s healthy, we can safely look to him as a DB1 option.

Yeah, it was funny to watch Kurt Coleman’s helmet come off when Trent Richardson barreled into him, but he did make the tackle. Coleman is in a good situation in Philadelphia and should continue to give you low-end DB2 numbers.

With the Eagles finally giving up on Jaiquawn Jarrett, Coleman should remain the starter this year.

Sean’s Watch List For Week 2

Cautiously optimistic about T.J. Ward after a big performance against the Eagles, mainly because Michael Vick threw the football so much. The Bengals have the personnel to throw the football, but expect a balanced attack with BenJarvus Green-Ellis coming off a 91-yard performance against the Ravens.

Let’s see how the game scripts go and if Ward can continue to play at a high statistical level, without all the passing attempts. For now, consider Ward an up-and-down player, but he’s worth consideration as a DB3 this week.

Keep an eye on Charles Tillman’s availability tonight. He has a good matchup against the Packers, but he may not go because of an injury last week. Tim Jennings is also a worthy starter at cornerback.

1	Bernard Pollard	at Eagles
2	Tyvon Branch	at Dolphins
3	Charles Woodson	Bears
4	Antoine Bethea	Vikings
5	George Wilson	Chiefs
6	Quintin Mikell	Redskins
7	Eric Berry	at Bills
8	Kam Chancellor	Cowboys
9	Mark Barron	at Giants
10	Charles Tillman	at Packers
11	William Moore	Broncos
12	Jason McCourty	at Chargers
13	Roman Harper	at Panthers
14	Antrel Rolle	Buccaneers
15	LaRon Landry	at Steelers
16	Craig Dahl	Redskins
17	Eric Weddle	Titans
18	Kurt Coleman	Ravens
19	DeAngelo Hall	at Rams
20	Morgan Burnett	Bears
21	Dawan Landry	Texans
22	Earl Thomas	Cowboys
23	Patrick Chung	Cardinals
24	Lardarius Webb	at Eagles
25	Troy Polamalu	Jets
26	Alterraun Verner	at Chargers
27	Cortland Finnegan	Redskins
28	Antoine Winfield	at Colts
29	Devin McCourty	Cardinals
30	T.J. Ward	at Bengals

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