{"id":24476,"date":"2010-08-02T18:00:10","date_gmt":"2010-08-02T23:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=24476"},"modified":"2010-08-02T18:00:10","modified_gmt":"2010-08-02T23:00:10","slug":"2010-top-50-player-ratings-20810","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/fantasy-football\/2010-top-50-player-ratings-20810\/","title":{"rendered":"2010 Fantasy Football &#8211; Top 50 Player Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Cappers Picks 2010\/11 Top 50 Fantasy Football Players<\/h2>\n<p>Fantasy Football Draft Guide &#8211; Top 100 Player Rankings &#8211; Are you in the market for fantasy football draft info? Or Player Rankings + Top 50  player cheat sheets for your 2010 fantasy draft?<\/p>\n<p>Pre-season is nearly upon us, so for the next few weeks we encourage you to be checking out our <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/fantasy-football\/\"><strong>FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT GUIDE<\/strong><\/a> for all your rankings and analysis for the upcoming league drafts that you\u2019re going to be participating in. <!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 1px; border: 3px solid #ffffff;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/fantasy-football.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fantasy Football adictees \u2013\u00a0 rejoice. It is time to once again obsess over ranking and predictions in preparation for the upcoming season. Here is a list to give you something to chomp on. Let me know what you think \u2013\u00a0I know you disagree with me on a few!<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. RB Adrian Peterson \u2013 Min<\/strong> \u2013 Assuming that AP has rectified his fumbling issues, this could be the best season of his career. There is no Chester Taylor in Minnesota to threaten Peterson\u2019s touches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. RB Chris Johnson \u2013 Ten \u2013<\/strong> The contract issues are behind him and Johnson is ready to dominate once again. He\u2019s a threat rushing and receiving and could be the most productive fantasy player in the game this season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. RB Maurice Jones-Drew \u2013 Jac \u2013<\/strong> He\u2019s the only real threat on the Jaguars and will be responsible for more than his share of yardage and touchdowns this season. MJD is solid.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. RB Ray Rice \u2013 Bal \u2013<\/strong> Rice is ready to assume the load in Baltimore and with Anquan Boldin keeping the defenses honest, it will open up more room for Rice. In Points per reception leagues, he\u2019s gold!<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. RB Michael Turner \u2013 Atl \u2013<\/strong> As long as Turner is healthy he figures to be near the top of the league in touchdowns. There\u2019s not much competition for touches in Atlanta so Turner will roll.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. RB Frank Gore \u2013 SF \u2013<\/strong> Gore is the center piece in an up and coming offense. He\u2019s caught and rush with amazing results for sure. Add in an easy schedule and Gore is a no brainer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. RB Rashard Mendenhall \u2013 Pit \u2013<\/strong> Mendenhall will be leaned upon heavily this season especially since Ben Roethlisberger is suspended for the first month of the season. He\u2019s an every down back that could receive 350+ touches this season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. RB Steven Jackson \u2013 StL <\/strong>\u2013 Jackson is a bit of an injury risk but if he stays healthy, he could be a steal at #8. He will be heavily used this season, guaranteed!<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. RB DeAngelo Williams \u2013 Car \u2013<\/strong> Carolina had the best rushing game in the NFL last season and there is no reason to think that they won\u2019t this season. He and Jonathan Stewart are solid options, but Williams is slightly better.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. WR Andre Johnson \u2013 Hou \u2013<\/strong> Houston is projected to have a top tier offense this season and Johnson is the best weapon on the team. He\u2019s averaged over 100 catches in the last few seasons and is arguable THE MOST talented wideout in the game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>11. RB Ryan Matthews \u2013 SD \u2013<\/strong> This may be a bit of a stretch but Matthews is projected to get 250-300 touches in his rookie year. In a high powered offense with an easy schedule, Matthews could surprise and post Top 10 fantasy numbers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12. QB Aaron Rodgers \u2013 GB \u2013<\/strong> The only thing missing on this team was a solid offensive line. The draft rectified that! Rodgers could improve upon his 2009 season that saw him become the most potent fantasy option in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p><strong>13. QB Drew Brees \u2013 NO \u2013<\/strong> Brees is not far behind Rodgers and will throw for a minimum 30 scores. The Saints return largely the same offense that tore up the league last season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>14. RB Shonn Greene \u2013 NYJ \u2013<\/strong> Greene is the number one option on a run-first offensive team. If you think that LaDainian Tomlinson is a threat, take a look at his production over the past 3 or so years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>15. WR Randy Moss \u2013 NE \u2013<\/strong> Moss is a stud, plain and simple. Add in the fact that Tom Brady is healthy and that Moss will be looking for a new contract next year and things are looking up for Randy\u2019s production.<\/p>\n<p><strong>16. WR Reggie Wayne \u2013 Ind \u2013<\/strong> Mr. Consistency disappointed a little last season but he remains one of the steadier, low risk players in fantasy Football.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17. QB Peyton Manning \u2013 Ind \u2013<\/strong> Manning will throw for 4000 yards and 30 touchdowns again this season \u2013 ho-hum!<\/p>\n<p><strong>18. WR Larry Fitzgerald \u2013 Ari \u2013<\/strong> Fitzgerald takes a step back in the rankings this year because of Matt Leinart. Still, there is no denying that he is one of the top 2 or 3 talented receivers in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p><strong>19. WR Calvin Johnson \u2013 Det \u2013<\/strong> Upside, upside! Johnson had good numbers last year despite a rookie quarterback and a rash of injuries. Healthy this year, confidence in Matthew Stafford is sky high, making Johnson an intriguing option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20. RB Ryan Grant \u2013 GB \u2013<\/strong> People are down on Grant but his production can\u2019t be overlooked. He is the unquestioned #1 RB in a high powered offense and he likely won\u2019t be challenged all that much for touches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21. RB Cedric Benson \u2013 Cin \u2013<\/strong> Benson was a beast last year but he didn\u2019t score a whole lot. The Bengals should score more points this year and with Benson shouldering the load, he\u2019ll get his opportunities to score.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22. RB Pierre Thomas \u2013 NO \u2013<\/strong> Thomas was a victim of injury last season and also of his coach\u2019s decision to rest players at the end of the season. When healthy, Thomas is by far the best back on the Saints. He\u2019ll get a ton of garbage time scores for sure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>23. RB Jamaal Charles \u2013 KC \u2013<\/strong> He\u2019d be ranked higher if the Chiefs didn\u2019t pick up Thomas Jones in the off season. Charles is an elite talent who catches the ball as well as he runs it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>24. WR Greg Jennings \u2013 GB<\/strong> \u2013 It wasn\u2019t a great year for Jennings last year but he\u2019s projected to be \u201cthe man\u201d in Green Bay this season. He had a lot of targets but didn\u2019t do a whole lot with them. That will change this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>25. WR Miles Austin \u2013 Dal \u2013<\/strong> Dallas is poised to be at or near the top of the NFL in offensive statistics. Austin is Romo\u2019s favorite target and is a lock for 80-90 catches, 1200-1300 yards and at least 12 touchdowns. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/go\/bovada\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 1px; border: 3px solid #ffffff;\" src=\"http:\/\/banners.wgmg.co.cr\/aspx\/affiliateGetImage.aspx?ID_SC=1445&amp;ID_I=448\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>26. WR Roddy White \u2013 Atl \u2013<\/strong> Atlanta is an up and coming team and White is certainly an elite talent. He is good for 90-100 catches and 11-13 touchdowns if not more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>27. WR DeSean Jackson \u2013 Phi \u2013<\/strong> Is there a more dynamic player in the game? Kevin Kolb doesn\u2019t hurt Jackson\u2019s value at all. In fact, it just may enhance it!<\/p>\n<p><strong>28. RB LeSean McCoy \u2013 Phi \u2013<\/strong> Brian Westbrook is gone leaving McCoy to shoulder the load in Philadelphia. He will get nearly all of the touches out of the backfield and will be very productive for sure!<\/p>\n<p><strong>29. RB Knowshon Moreno \u2013 Den<\/strong> \u2013 Like McCoy, Moreno should see the majority of the work in the Denver backfield. He is the best player on the team and will need to be ridden hard in order for the Broncos to have any success at all this season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>30. RB Beanie Wells \u2013 Ari \u2013<\/strong> The Cardinals certainly are not a passing team anymore. Warner and Boldin are gone, leaving the necessity of a strong running game. Well proved to be the most effective runner for the Cards last season and is ready to build on a productive rookie season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>31. WR Sidney Rice \u2013 Min \u2013<\/strong> If Favre returns, his favorite weapon will be a stud. Rice emerged last year as a top tier receiver and with a year of pro football under his belt, his numbers could be better this season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>32. QB Matt Schaub \u2013 Hou \u2013<\/strong> 4000 yards and at least 30 touchdowns is on the horizon for Schaub assuming he stays healthy. It would be no surprise if he ends up the best quarterback in the NFL this season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>33. QB Tom Brady \u2013 NE \u2013<\/strong> Healthy and ready to tear up the league once again, Brady will have a motivated Randy Moss and a healthy Wes Welker to throw to. Brady\u2019s command of the game is second to none \u2013 he\u2019ll be a stud once again guaranteed!<\/p>\n<p><strong>34. WR Marques Colston \u2013 NO \u2013<\/strong> Colston is the number one option in one of the top 3 passing games in the NFL. If he can find some consistency, he\u2019ll be a true stud. Colston is a minor risk but one that I\u2019d be willing to take.<\/p>\n<p><strong>35. WR Brandon Marshall \u2013 Mia \u2013<\/strong> Brandon Marshall\u2019s expectations are sky high this season. Chad Henne did pretty well last season in the absence of a true #1 receiving threat. Marshall did well with Kyle Orton last season and Henne is far better than Orton.<\/p>\n<p><strong>36. Anquan Boldin \u2013\u00a0Bal \u2013<\/strong> In an offense that saw Derrick Mason flourish for years, Boldin is a welcome sight. Joe Flacco will be better and with a strong running game for opposing defenses to worry about, Boldin will see defensive holes that he\u2019s never seen before.<\/p>\n<p><strong>37. TE Antonio Gates \u2013 SD \u2013<\/strong> Steady and productive even when not 100%. Gates is healthy for the first time in an eternity and in a prolific offense, there\u2019s no reason that his numbers won\u2019t be great.<\/p>\n<p><strong>38. RB Joseph Addai \u2013 Ind \u2013<\/strong> Donald Brown appears to be little or no threat to Addai. Addai will still see the bulk of the carries and will be called upon to finish off a lot of scoring drives for the Colts. He\u2019s a risk but one that could pay off hugely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>39. RB Jonathan Stewart \u2013 Car \u2013<\/strong> Carolina is going to run the ball, no doubt about it! He will split carries with DeAngelo Williams but likely still get 15-20 touches per game. Stewart has a history of making the most of his opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>40. TE Jermichael Finley \u2013 GB \u2013<\/strong> This may be a bit of a reach but consider how he ended last season and the chemistry that he has with one of the best quarterbacks in the game. Finley could end up this year\u2019s best fantasy Tight End.<\/p>\n<p><strong>41. TE Dallas Clark \u2013 Ind \u2013<\/strong> Clark is solid and he\u2019s a trusted weapon of a Hall of Fame quarterback. Clark will be a huge part of the Indianapolis offense again this season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>42. QB Tony Romo \u2013 Dal \u2013<\/strong> Top 5 quarterback guaranteed! 4000 yards and 30 touchdowns is not a stretch in the least.<\/p>\n<p><strong>43. WR Hakeem Nicks \u2013 NYG \u2013 Nicks<\/strong> had a productive 2008 and he should improve immensely this year. Eli Manning loves him \u2013 he could be a steal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>44. WR Vincent Jackson \u2013 SD \u2013<\/strong> Would be higher except he is suspended for the first three games of the season. He\u2019s the go-to-guy in a high powered offense and should produce once he\u2019s back<\/p>\n<p><strong>45. TE Vernon Davis \u2013 SF<\/strong> \u2013 Some feel that Davis should be the first Tight End taken in drafts but I\u2019m not quite ready to crown him King just yet. Still, he should produce better than any WR that you are going to get this late in the draft!<\/p>\n<p><strong>46. TE Jason Witten \u2013 Dal<\/strong> \u2013 Whitten will be a factor, no doubt about it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>47. RB Matt Forte \u2013 Chi<\/strong> \u2013 Hard to believe that Forte has fallen this far. With Chester Taylor\u2019s arrival, he may be the second best running back on the team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>48. RB Jahvid Best \u2013 Det \u2013<\/strong> He is in line for a lot of work in an emerging offense that has an easy schedule. Kevin Smith WILL get hurt and Best will be the man for the Lions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>49. QB Philip Rivers \u2013 SD \u2013<\/strong> Maybe 49 is a little harsh but Rivers doesn\u2019t thrill me. He\u2019ll probably be a Top 15 Fantasy producer that is available at 49!<\/p>\n<p><strong>50. WR Chad Ochocinco \u2013 Cin \u2013<\/strong> I have a feeling that Carson Palmer is going to be better this year, he has to be! Ocho is a big time player and a pretty good dancer too (apparently!).<\/p>\n<h4><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Essentially, my Board is a cheat sheet designed for a fantasy owner who is planning to participate in a draft today.<\/h4>\n<p>Basic Fantasy league points are factored into my rankings..enjoy!!\u00a0And check back on a weekly basis for continuing updates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How about it, owners? 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