Comparing Fantasy Football Player Rankings for 2007
Comparative Player Rankings - QB
Comparative Player Rankings - RB
Comparative Player Rankings - WR
Comparative Player Rankings - K
Comparative Player Rankings - DEF
Fox Sports Draft Guide
Comparative Player Rankings - TE (currently n/a)
Contrary to one of the myths surrounding fantasy football that it takes hours to research teams, players, statistics, past performances, and the like, there isn’t really all that much to know – provided you have access to updated Fantasy Football Player Rankings. Oh, sure, there are those who put their heart and soul into fantasy football, but we all start out the same. We all reference our own brand of Fantasy Football cheat sheet.
Without knowing how to pronounce names, or who’s recently been traded and how that trade will affect the team’s dynamics according to preferred offensive formations and overall team dynamics, everybody simply works their way through their cheat sheet from top to bottom. The best players go first and your team is built from the highest ranked player that’s available when it’s your next turn to pick.
Sixteen rounds later, you have a team.
If I were to offer any advice for fantasy football newcomers, it’s to familiarize yourself with the strategy of what position to pick first. Here are my thoughts on that ..
Since the object of the game is to accumulate the most points (and if your league allows it), your first four picks should be high-scoring positions – two running backs and two wide receivers. Why not pick your quarterback first?
Point for point, running backs and wide receivers earn you more points than a quarterback. When you think about it, a quarterback is only as good as his wide receivers. Running backs are basically an entity unto themselves and contribute little to QB points but are the workhorse of any good winning offense, making them a staple in any line-up.
Although the measure of a productive quarterback is reflected in the collective passing yards of his ace receivers, if you land two quality wide receivers, from two different teams of course, you’re looking at a better team than the real thing. Theoretically.
The majority of your points will come from your running back, so choose well. The points that will make or break your roster will come from the air. So again, pick wisely.
QBs earn their points by the collective effort of multiple backs and receivers, which is why the Peyton Mannings and Tom Bradys do so well. But think about it – Manning has favorite clutch receivers that do very well in fantasy football leagues while Brady’s offense is designed to utilize every receiver, reducing individual performance points for receivers from
But don’t just look at the passing game. A mobile QB can rack up points on the ground, running for their lives, even without the record-breaking receptions. That’s why Vince Young, Donovan McNabb and yes, even the aging Jeff Garcia are so coveted.
Essentially, a team rich in offensive weapons is an easy call for the quarterback position. Meaning that, you might not want to select your quarterback from this team. And a talented quarterback doesn’t necessarily mean that you want to select your receivers from his team. But not everyone shares this opinion.
With the first NFL game scheduled for September 6, you’ll want to have your team all ready to go. Use the Fantasy Football Player Ranking Comparison Chart and the Fox Sports’ Draft Guide to help you pick your premiere Fantasy Football team.
