ff power rankings #1 2011
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Hide ya kids, hide ya wife... Football season is here. So crack open an ice cold beverage of your choice,
and enjoy Aces Fantasy Football Preseason Power Rankings. Teams in the bottom half of the league
(#12 through #7) will receive a quick summary, while teams in the top half (#6 through #1) will get an in-
depth breakdown. Here are the five categories included in this ego-bruising, pride-crushing analysis:
Ace of the Franchise: The player mostly likely to lead their team in scoring from week to week. Expect
this player to assume leadership on and off the gridiron as captain of their fantasy squad.
Potential Bust: A player drafted in the early rounds who will likely disappoint their owner time and time
again. Expect this player to crumble under pressure and perhaps become a complete non-factor down
the stretch.
Sleeper Pick: A player taken in the late rounds, who could become a diamond in the rough for their
owner. Expect this player to sneak their way into the starting lineup and become a steady contributor.
Draft Grade: This letter grade assigned to each owner evaluates their draft strategy and execution.
Magic 8-ball Outlook: A prediction on what each franchise can expect this upcoming season. Will my
sources say yes to success? Or does a spot in the playoffs look grim? For others, it might be so hazy
youll need to ask again later.
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Team #12: Team NastyNate (0-0)
Como
pick. He even
set on rolling
league. But gi
Grant, Im m
Team #11: Team Sardy (0-0)
Commo
player ranking
in the first rou
Ingram or Reg
owner with t
Team #10: Team Sinovic (0-0)
Commo
blame him. If
would have ta
pick at #13, b
draft three tig
Team #9: Team Shuttleworth (0-0)
Commo
have Team Sh
can stay healt
Ryan is prime
little thin on d
weaknesses.
ent
Clearly NastyNate wanted to make a stateme
got a free do-over due to multiple draft malf
the dice with Vick. Granted, hes the most elec
ven his injury history and a starting backfield o
re than skeptical at this teams chances to co
ent
On more than one occasion, I found myself fli
s to cross off Sardys draft picks. Drew Brees m
nd, but hell solidify your QB spot for the entir
gie Bush as your 2nd
RB option seems like a reci
o Kansas City Chiefs wideouts right now is bor
ent
Team Sinovic second-guessed their 1st
round p
ou needed to pull the trigger on a running bac
ken a handful of others over Michael Turner. R
t this receiving corps only has two legitimate o
ht ends, especially when you have the #1 TE, A
ent
I thought I hit the jackpot when Ray Rice nearl
uttleworth snatch him right out from under m
hy and thats a big if then I like your startin
for a breakout season. The running backs and
epth, but Ill admit theres a solid foundation h
t with the #1 overall
unctions, but was dead-
rifying player in the
Peyton Hillis and Ryan
pete over the long haul
ping deep into my
ight have been a reach
season. Having Mark
pe for disaster. And any
erline certifiable.
ick all night, and I cant
k in the 1st
round, I
ddy White was a great
ptions. And why did you
tonio Gates?
y slipped to #8, only to
. If DeAngelo Williams
backfield. And Matt
receiving corps are a
ere with no glaring
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Sleeper Picko Michael Bush: RB, Raiders Bush is clearly the backup to Run-DMC in Oakland. But he usually
takes advantage of the spotlight when given the opportunity. Team Schilawski nabbed three
handcuff backup RBs in the draft (Michael Bush, Ronnie Brown, Rashad Jennings), an interesting
strategy. But Bush is the only one with a legitimate chance at fantasy production in 2011. And
lets face it: McFadden isnt the most durable players in the league.
Draft Grade (Pick #11)o Tom Brady is a stud, and Im even buying Maurice Jones-Drew as a 1st round caliber talent. But
your starting wideouts are both #2 receivers who will likely catch fewer passes than their elite
TE teammates. Solid picks at TE (Jermichael Finley) and D/ST (Packers) though B-
Magic 8-ball Outlooko Outlook not so good I think its pretty clear this team will go as far as Tom Brady can carry
them. And while it is possible to ride a QB all the way to the playoffs, I dont think a postseason
run is in the cards for Team Schilawski.
Team #5: Ops the Hammer (0-0)
Ace of the Franchiseo Peyton Manning: QB, Colts Granted, he was taken in the 3rd round
and hes listed as doubtful for Week 1. But make no mistake; Peyton Manning is the
cornerstone of Ops the Hammers franchise. Although with Carolinas Cam Newton
listed as his backup QB, it might be a bumpy start to the season.
Potential Busto Jamaal Charles: RB, Chiefs I think a lot of owners would have been hesitant to take Charles in
the first round of the draft. The #5 overall pick has never received the number of touches a
feature-back deserves. Admittedly, the Chiefs have looked like one of the worst teams in the
league through the preseason. But Im not ready to count out Charles just yet. However, with abrutal 2011 schedule looming, his production wont come quite so easy this season.
Sleeper Picko Jimmy Graham: TE, Saints New Orleans typically spreads the ball around. But when the Saints
are in the red zone, Brees loves to look for the tight end. Enter Jimmy Graham, a huge 66 and
260# target with athleticism (played hoops at The U). Graham hauled in 4 TDs during the last
three weeks of the regular season, and hopes to carry that momentum into his 2011 campaign.
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Draft Grade (Pick #5)o Ops the Hammer starte
your first three rounds w
4th
? Probably wouldve b
there. Or even an elite T
Magic 8-ball Outlooko Cannot predict now I
The pieces are there, butCan Jamaal Charles and
hamstring and off-the-fi
saga is going to end. I ca
Team #4: Team Walters (0-0)
Ace ofo
Johnson is the
yards in four
now in his pri
Potento Rashard Mendenhall: RB
other. Hes not a burner,
back, which is perfect fit
mark three times, despit
avoid a Super Bowl hang
workhorse will be able t
Sleeper Picko Sam Bradford: QB, Rams
But much to my surprise,
tag Sam Bradford as thei
worst division in football
season.
Draft Grade (Pick #9)o I definitely like the look
breakout season. Mende
arguably no team in the l
out strong, fell into a mid-draft lull, before re
ent: Charles, McFadden, Manning. But then Jo
een better served taking a WR like Santonio Ho
of your choice, sans Antonio Gates. Just my $
m going to hold off on a preseason prediction
we probably wont know how theyll fit togetharren McFadden handle the workload? Can Ke
ld issues behind him? And no one knows how
definitely see a variety of scenarios playing ou
the Franchise
Andre Johnson: WR, Texans At 63 and 225
prototype for a NFL wide receiver. He has mor
ut of the last five seasons (07: 851 yards in us
e, so dont expect his production to drop off a
ial Bust
, Steelers Mendenhall and the Pittsburgh Ste
so he rarely rips off long runs. But hes a bruisi
for the Steelers system. Unfortunately, he onl
receiving 324 carries in 2011 (4th
most in the
ver and not be so TD-reliant for fantasy produ
shed this potential bust label with ease.
I thought I was going to be the last owner to
Team Walters waited all the way until pick #1
r starting quarterback. And I have to say I love
, so at the very least hell be able to carve up N
f Team Walters starting lineup, especially if Br
nhall and Best will see the majority of their tea
eague has the 1-2 punch at wideout than his A
overing late. I like how
athan Stewart in the
lmes or Jeremy Maclin
.02 there B
for Ops the Hammer.
er until Week 3 or 4.nny Britt put an ailing
his Peyton Manning
t at this point.
with 4.4 speed, Andre
e than 1,100 receiving
t 9 games played). AJ is
ny time soon.
lers are made for each
ng, downhill running
broke the 100-yard
FL). If Mendenhall can
ction, the Steelers
scoop up their first QB.
5 of the 9th
round to
he pick. Hes in the
C West defenses all
adford can have a
ms carries, and
dre Johnson and
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DaSean Jackson duo. Lat
round longshots, either
Magic 8-ball Outlooko Signs point to yes... Th
lineup. Though Im not s
have potential to make s
for a QB will likely make
Team #3: Chiefs and Chopper (0-0)
Ace ofo
his lengthy con
Chiefs and Cho
negotiations h
regular season
yards rushing i
Potential Busto
Miles Austin: WR, Cowbreason he could end up
and faster than Austin, a
playmakers. Tony Romo
All three could conceivab
great one.
Sleeper Picko Ryan Mathews: RB, Char
titled Playmakers whe
Mike Tolbert would be c
well. That leaves Ryan Mdoes things his way. If he
the-field headlines, and
see how this real-life bac
Draft Grade (Pick #4)o It was smooth sailing for
an extremely high mark
couldve spent your 7th
r
that, I cant fault you too
picks in Mike Sims-Walker and Greg Little are
B+
e talent is there at the skilled positions in Tea
ld on his backup RBs (Beanie Wells, Cedric Ben
ome sort of contribution if needed for a spot st
r break your season. Trust me, I know becau
he Franchise
Chris Johnson: RB, Titans CJ2K was all over m
tract holdout. Fast forward to last Thursday ni
pper was more than pleased to take him #4 ov
ppen every year. But as long as these issues g
, itll be business as usual for Johnson, who has
n his first three seasons.
ys Austin is undeniably Tony Romos favoriteeing a bust for Chiefs and Chopper: Dez Bryant
d will demand the ball as one of the leagues
as a lot of mouths to feed between Austin, Br
ly have good years, which might prevent the o
gers I cant help but think of ESPNs failed foo
thinking of Ryan Mathews and the San Diego
sted as Leon Harris: steady, reliable, tough, do
athews to play the role of Demetrius Harris: yocan reel in his attitude, then Mathews could s
ut a forgettable rookie season in his rearview
kfield rivalry plays out.
Chiefs and Chopper through the first four roun
o an owner to takes a defense in the 6th
round,
und pick on one and still taken the first D/ST i
much B+
t your typical late-
Walters starting
son) they both at least
art. Waiting that long
se Im in the same boat.
ock draft boards, due to
hts draft, and Im sure
rall. Delays in contract
t resolved prior to the
amassed nearly 4,600
target. But the one. Hes bigger, stronger
p and coming
ant and Jason Witten.
hers from having a
tball drama from 03
hargers backfield.
es all the little things
ung, brash, explosive,art making some on-
irror. Im anxious to
ds. But I just cant give
especially when you
the draft. Other than
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Magic 8-ball Outlooko As I see it, yes The c
made the most of his op
Lance Moore is an above
(Joseph Addai, Willis Mc
Ryan Mathews experime
Team #2: Team Kestel (0-0)
Ace ofo
points for a se
QB are still a w
Day will never
has been a mo
Potential Busto BenJarvus Green-Ellis: R
problem. But he is Ne
sure-thing when it come
for the Law Firm, hes cle
RB seem iffy at this point
Sleeper Picko Mario Manningham: W
penciled in as starters, s
one of the few wideouts
this league. Not bad for
Draft Grade (Pick #2)o After giving everyones s
Manningham, Im not sol
need to tweak here and
Magic 8-ball Outlooko Without a doubt So
the season starts. And th
timed natural disasters,
coattails of Peterson and
mmish might have struggled setting up the dra
ortunities during it. Although hes dealing with
average bench wide receiver. However, one of
ahee, Ricky Williams) will need to step up to t
nt goes awry.
he Franchise
Adrian Peterson: RB, Vikings While hes neve
son, Adrian Peterson should break that trend i
ork in progress, but hes one of the leagues fe
get vultured by a goal line back or subbed out
del of consistency thus far, as he enters the ma
, Patriots If he wasnt in your starting lineup,
England spreads the ball around so much that
to Patriots and fantasy football. And while it
arly the weak link for Team Kestel. Unfortunat
.
, Giants Team Kestel already has Larry Fitzge
the pressure will be off Manningham for most
on someones bench who could start on nearly
7th
round pick.
arting lineup a quick once-over, Team Kestel lo
d on any of his reserves. But with a roster like
here to keep this scoring machine well-oiled
etimes you just know certain teams are going
is is one of those times. Barring a major collaps
eam Kestel should be able to coast into the po
Fitzgerald.
ft, but he certainly
a lingering groin injury,
your veteran RBs
e plate in case the
r led RBs in fantasy
n 2011. His O-line and
every down backs. All
n 3rd
down. Peterson
in course of his career.
I wouldnt have a
Tom Brady is the only
ight be a contract year
ly, his other options at
ald and Vincent Jackson
of the season. But he is
every other team in
oks scary. Outside of
his, you might only
to the playoffs before
e or a cluster of well-
stseason on the
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Team #1: Balloon Knot (0-0)
Ace ofo
Foster, the NF
while he might
be featured in
Potentio Hakeem Nicks: WR, Gian
wide receivers on the cu
the attention he receives
should help relieve some
effective aerial attack.
Sleeper Picko Brandon Lloyd: WR, Bro
come to the rescue for B
toiled in obscurity until lanomaly, or could he be
keep an eye on. But asid
leading receiver went in
Draft Grade (Pick #3)o Im not sure how many p
roaring success. Matt Fo
complimentary players t
Magic 8-ball Outlooko It is decidedly so Ill
franchise Balloon Knot. D
of a contender. It wont
chances to clinch a playo
he Franchise
Arian Foster: RB, Texans An nagging hamstri
s leading rusher last season, from going early i
have trouble duplicating last years numbers,
one of the most explosive and dynamic offense
al Bustts Nicks is entering his 3
rdyear in the NFL, tha
p of greatness. The loss of Steve Smith and Ke
from opposing defenses. And while Manningh
pressure, Im not sold on Eli Mannings ability
cos If Nicks does end up busting in 2011, Bra
alloon Knot. After a then-career-high 733 recei
st years 1400+ yard, 11 TD season. Was Lloydready for an encore in 2011? It might be an int
from retirement perhaps, I cant remember a
he 6th
round the following season.
icks Balloon Knot can take credit for, but I woul
te and Matt Schaub are hardly sexy picks. But
at are the building blocks to a championship c
e the first to admit I fail to see the motivation
id you lose a bet or something? Regardless, thi
e easy to take the top spot wire-to-wire. But I
ff berth more than any other team, as of today
g injury didnt keep
n this years draft. And
oster will continue to
s in the league.
t magical season for
in Boss will ratchet up
am is improved, which
o consistently pilot an
ndon Lloyd will likely
ing yards in 2005, Lloyd
s banner year anresting storyline to
time when the NFLs
d consider his draft a
hey are productive,
liber squad A-
ehind naming your
s team has the makings
like Balloon Knots
.