Saturday, June 8, 2013

Fantasy Football Player Rankings: UR's June Top 120

Since it is all the rage to make NFL Top player lists this time of year, it only seems fair that there be a list made that ranks players for fantasy football point production purposes. While I have done this ranking already by position (see the "Preseason Rankings" tab, above), and will amend that page as necessary, this list may be considered my order of selection were I to draft today. Don't confuse this player ranking with an evaluation of talent, or of a player's value to his team. I also will not amend this list, but put up one similar, and updated, in July.

The rule assumptions are for a PPR league such as I run. See the URFL Leagues page (tab above) for more info on that, as well as scoring and lineup details.

1. Adrian Peterson - Has to be #1 right now.
2. Doug Martin - Almost getting too popular now. Sophomore slump?
3. Arian Foster - If he's healthy he stays here.
4. Ray Rice - Still the man on passing downs.
5. Alfred Morris - Like him, hard to take him here though in PPR.
6. CJ Spiller - Don't forget about FredJax, but dude can move.
7. Calvin Johnson - Seems safer to me than RBs to follow.
8. Jamaal Charles - Reid will use him often. Will he survive?
9. Trent Richardson - I'll let you have him, but belongs here.
10. Dez Bryant - Special abilities and I want him.
11. Brandon Marshall - Scored more PPR points than Megatron 2012.
12. Marshawn Lynch - Michael, Harvin,  and rock hands drop him.
13. Steven Jackson - Stays only if he gets 3rd down work.
14. Stevan Ridley - Assuming he'll be ready and get 2012 numbers.
15. Andre Johnson - Only Hopkins drops him a tad.
16. Matt Forte - Can score in bunches in PPR.
17. Chris Johnson - Assuming he'll be the 3rd down back.
18. AJ Green - Something bugs me about him. Seems thin...
19. Maurice Jones-Drew - Assuming he returns to his old job.
20. Demaryius Thomas - Beware of all those target-hogs in DEN...
21. Julio Jones - Should be higher but is a big play guy.
22. LeSean McCoy - New coach, Bryce Brown, call me skeptical.
23. Randall Cobb - A steal here, but lots of target competition.
24. Drew Brees - Sorry can't wait any longer on Brees.
25. Aaron Rodgers - Almost a sure 15 + points every week.
26. Peyton Manning - Probably should be higher
27. Roddy White - Like a Timex.
28. Percy Harvin - It's all where you take the chance...
29. Vincent Jackson - Underrated WR. PPR hurts him here.
30. DeMarco Murray - Would like to see him play 16 games.
31. LeVeon Bell - Assuming he becomes the PIT workhorse.
32. Jimmy Graham - Good but not worth his ADP. TE is deep.
33. Rob Gronkowski - If he shows up Game 1 he passes Graham.
34. Tom Brady - Seems to be dinking and dunking a lot.
35. Cam Newton - Must run in TDs to retain this value.
36. Darren Sproles - Gets PPR points when he plays. Always.
37. David Wilson - Allegedly will be the workhorse. We'll see.
38. Darren McFadden - Will be given another chance.
39. Larry Fitzgerald - Could be in decline mode...
40. Jordy Nelson - A slight risk, but big possible rewards.
41. Eric Decker - A steal here to me, and could be #1 in DEN.
42. BenJarvus Green-Ellis - If he caught passes would be higher.
43. Russell Wilson - A winner and stats from 2012 will rise.
44. Colin Kaepernick - Running ability a plus.
45. Matt Ryan - Virtual tie with Kaepernick.
46. Tony Gonzalez - Safest TE pick to me.
47. Jason Witten - 80 balls, maybe a few TDs too.
48. Reggie Bush - They'll feed him. LeShoure and Bell?
49. Lamar Miller - Give him a shot here. Beware of Gilly!
50. Danny Amendola - a PPR asset anywhere he goes.
51. Tony Romo - Free to fling + little run game = POINTS.
52. Robert Griffin - Steal him as your QB2 and tick somebody off.
53. Andrew Luck - Same here. Could be a steal here.
54. Aaron Hernandez - If no Gronk, he goes up.
55. Danario Alexander - Big plays, not much PPR.
56. Cecil Shorts - Like Steve Smith Jr. Needs to fight somebody.
57. Stevie Johnson - 80 balls easy even if you threw to him.
58. Eddie Lacey - Taking a gamble here. He can play.
59. Montee Ball - Many mouths to feed in the Munchie State.
60. Chris Ivory - Assuming he starts and makes it through camp.
61. Ryan Matthews - If you need a guy why not. It's a new day.
62. Wes Welker - Older, and see Bronco player comments above.
63. Anquin Boldin - Could get Crabtree's stats.
64. Steve Smith - Lack of TDs is a concern.
65. Matthew Stafford - May have topped out in 2011.
66. Torrey Smith - Safe starter. Could make a leap.
67. Rashard Mendenhall - If you need a RB. Think handcuff.
68. Zac Stacy - Just a good solid runner will get time.
69. Pierre Garcon - Well they do call it FOOT ball.
70. Dwayne Bowe - Good WR, needs the ball in his hands.
71. Mike Wallace - First of two big money grabs. Will play.
72. Greg Jennings - Second of two money grabs. Will play.
73. Lance Moore - Quietly a solid WR.
74. James Jones - Can he repeat 2012 success?
75. Mark Ingram - Can he catch anything with Sproles there?
76. Ahmad Bradshaw - He will surface and he will play some games.
77. Victor Cruz - The only Giant WR I want in 2013 is Randle
78. TY Hilton - With more balls coming his way watch out.
79. Mike Williams - Now a fine WR, better QB play and he's a WR2.
80. DeSean Jackson - If he had head on straight had WR1 talent.
81. DeAndre Hopkins - I like him this year. Schaub up to it?
82. Miles Austin - 'Boys will throw it a bunch. Check his health.
83. Antonio Brown - Solid, won't win you any games by himself.
84. Tavon Austin - Worth a shot at this point. But that offense..
85. Hakeem Nicks - I'll let you take him 40 picks early.
86. Joe Flacco - If his confidence stays up sky's the limit.
87. Eli Manning - Best QB left if you still need one.
88. Kenny Britt - Still top TD option in TEN. Playmaker.
89. Denarius Moore - See Britt comment, but for OAK.
90. Josh Gordon - Suspension + CLE offense = downgrade.
91. Jeremy Maclin - Maclin to me means mediocity.
92. DeAngelo Williams - Pundits asking for wrong guy's release..
93. Ben Roethlisberger - Biggest wildcard at QB in 2013.
94. Greg Olsen - Begin TE run here. Look at his numbers.
95. Kyle Rudolph - Long as Ponder is QB, Rudy is an option.
96. Vernon Davis - Always drafted too high. Inconsistency.
97. Bryce Brown - Freak RB, needs discipline then look out.
98. Andre Brown - Utilization is in question right now.
99. Andy Dalton - Pivotal season for a fiery competitor.
100. Carson Palmer - A comeback season and Luck 2012 stats.
101. Shane Vereen - You just never know.
102. Mikel LeShoure - Must stay healthy but will play.
103. Aaron Dobson - Probably Lloyd 2012 numbers. He can catch.
104. Owen Daniels - Solid when healthy. Scahub looks his way.
105. Sidney Rice - Technically still #1 WR in SEA.
106. Cordarelle Patterson - The new Harvin in Minnesota.
107. Giovanni Bernard - Change of pace only?
108. Stepfan Taylor - Will win this job eventually.
109. Rueben Randle - You'll let me have him here.
110. Fred Jackson - Reliable vet still knows the game well.
111. Antonio Gates - Too much value to pass at this point.
112. Heath Miller - Recovery questions only have him this low.
113. Jeremy Kerley - Best WR option in green NY.
114. Vick Ballard - Talk about Bradshaw drops him right now.
115. Greg Little - Has all the tools, worry about the worker.
116. Dennis Pitta - Expect Dickson to dig in to his production.
117. Brandon Myers - Giants like the TE near the red zone.
118. Malcolm Floyd - Again, look at his numbers with Rivers.
119. Jordan Cameron - New TEs will come forward in 2013.
120. Rob Housler - Has a golden opportunity to make a huge leap.
(tie)Chris Givens - Tough to build with new toys added.

1 comment:

  1. Cool analysis.
    and Yes, F-Jax showed he still has wheels and the ability to be a great fantasy contributor last season. If/when Spiller goes down this year, Freddy will be a strong proxy.

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