| LaDainian Tomlinson, SD, RB |
LT stands for Lotsa Touchdowns |
| Adrian Peterson, Min, RB |
Loses durability factor to LT, but if he stays healthy, watch out |
| Steven Jackson, StL, RB |
100+ yards from scrimmage in 7 of final 8 games in ‘07 |
| Brian Westbrook, Phi, RB |
The sun of Eagles offense topped 2K tot. yards, had 12 TDs in ‘07 |
| Joseph Addai, Ind, RB |
15 TDs in ‘07, but went AWOL when needed most (final 4 weeks) |
| Randy Moss, NE, WR |
Brady-to-Moss is an unstoppable combo made in heaven |
| Marion Barber, Dal, RB |
TD machine (26 in past 2 seasons) set for biggest workload yet |
| Frank Gore, SF, RB |
O-Coordinator Martz vows to build offense around Gore |
| Tom Brady, NE, QB |
1 less TD, 50 fewer pass yards per game would still be great year |
| Larry Johnson, KC, RB |
Avg. 124 yfs, had 4 TDs in 3 games prior to ‘07 foot injury |
| Clinton Portis, Was, RB |
Impressive show of production, durability, consistency in ‘07 |
| Terrell Owens, Dal, WR |
WR strong man has been all business in DAL (28 TDs in 2 seasons) |
| Marshawn Lynch, Buf, RB |
Wisely, BUF plans to utilize Lynch more in passing game |
| Maurice Jones-Drew, Jac, RB |
Westbrook potential, and time has come to take on bigger workload |
| Ryan Grant, GB, RB |
Waiver-wire wonder carried owners w/ 8 TDs in final 8 games of ‘07 |
| Steve Smith, Car, WR |
Don’t forget how magical the Delhomme/Smith connection is |
| Brandon Jacobs, NYG RB |
Contract motivation in ‘08 as Giants not meeting his asking price |
| Andre Johnson, Hou, WR |
If knee holds up, he’s a proven juggernaut in this offense |
| Braylon Edwards, Cle, WR |
Only Moss, TO, A. Johnson avg. more FAN PTS among WRs in ‘07 |
| Reggie Wayne, Ind, WR |
Has inherited Peyton’s durability and consistency qualities |
| Peyton Manning, Ind, QB |
#’s you can set your clock by: 16 games, 4,000+ yards, 30 TDs |
| Tony Romo, Dal, QB |
1st full season as starter, 9th-best single-season TD pass # (36) |
| Jamal Lewis, Cle, RB |
Lewis, Browns O-line an ‘07 revelation: 1,500+ yfs, 11 TDs |
| Willis McGahee, Bal, RB |
8 TDs or less in past 3 seasons; rookie Rice will push for PT |
| Ronnie Brown, Mia, RB |
Believes he’ll be 100% (ACL rehab) by the start of the season |
| Marques Colston, NO, WR |
After Moss, most targeted WR in red zone in ‘07 |
| Larry Fitzgerald, Ari, WR |
Remarkably consistent in ‘07: 72+ yards in 13 of final 14 games |
| T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Cin,WR |
Avg. 101 receptions, 1,112 yds, 10.5 TDs past 2 seasons |
| Jonathan Stewart, Car, RB |
Indications he’ll be lead back for new run-1st Panthers offense |
| Torry Holt, StL, WR |
Age starting to take toll, but has 90+ catches in 6 straight seasons |
| Darren McFadden, Oak, RB |
15-20 touches per game enough for him to make large impact |
| Laurence Maroney, NE, RB |
Proved workhorse skills to close ‘07, but time-share to return |
| Reggie Bush, NO, RB |
Claims to have taken his football commitment to a new level |
| Brandon Marshall, Den, WR |
Tied w/ T.J. Housh for 5th-most red zone targets among WRs in ‘07 |
| Chad Johnson, Cin, WR |
Hit-and-miss: Has scored a TD in just 8 of past 32 games |
| Wes Welker, NE, WR |
Across-the-middle daredevil a perfect complement to Moss |
| Michael Turner, Atl, RB |
250-300 carries expected as lead in run-heavy ATL offense |
| Drew Brees, NO, QB |
Has been very close to Peyton’s fantasy equal the past 2 seasons |
| Plaxico Burress, NYG, WR |
Looking for new contract after scoring 22 TDs in past 2 seasons |
| Anquan Boldin, Ari, WR |
Per game production was on level w/ T.J. Housh, Colston in ‘07 |
| Willie Parker, Pit, RB |
Just 2 TDs in ‘07, and now will split carries w/ rook Mendenhall |
| Roy Williams, Det, WR |
Martz is gone, but he’ll be contract-year motivated regardless |
| Jason Witten, Dal, TE |
Ram-man knocked Gates from No. 1 TE perch w/ 1,145 yds, 7 TDs |
| Matt Forte, Chi, RB |
Staring at a featured back role now that Benson is out of picture |
| Antonio Gates, SD, TE |
Expected to miss some of training camp after offseason foot surgery |
| Kevin Smith, NYJ, RB |
Already endeared himself to coaches, expected to earn starter role |
| Roddy White, Atl, WR |
Miracle 1,200 yds, 6 TDs w/ Redman/Harrington/Leftwich carousel |
| Carson Palmer, Cin, QB |
Peak/valley ‘07 was frustrating, but elite skills, receivers remain |
| Ben Roethlisberger, Pit, QB |
Has 54 TDs (50 pass, 4 rush) in his past 27 reg. season games |
| Santonio Holmes, Pit, WR |
Big-time talent, but not a ton of looks in this offense |
| Greg Jennings, GB, WR |
Like Holmes, doesn’t get as many targets as you’d like to see |
| Kellen Winslow, Cle, TE |
If there weren’t legit injury concerns, he’d be 10-15 spots higher |
| Edgerrin James, Ari, RB |
Done little in ARI to create expectations of more than modest #’s |
| Tony Gonzalez, KC, TE |
Was considerably less productive in ‘07 when Croyle was at the helm |
| Thomas Jones, NYJ, RB |
As promising O-line improves, so should TJ’s #’s |
| Rashard Mendenhall, Pit, RB |
Will be used as more than just a backup to Parker |
| Calvin Johnson, Det, WR |
Disappointing Year 1, but bothersome back partly to blame |
| Hines Ward, Pit, WR |
Age, health concerns, but Big Ben loves him in red zone |
| Derek Anderson, Cle, QB |
Has the weapons at his disposal to repeat breakout ‘07 campaign |
| Marvin Harrison, Ind, WR |
Reportedly pain-free, expected to be good-to-go for Week 1 |
| LenDale White, Ten, RB |
Heavy load still expected, but rookie Johnson is in mix, too |
| Earnest Graham, TB, RB |
Addition of Dunn, interest in Kevin Jones not encouraging |
| Dwayne Bowe, KC, WR |
Like Roddy White, deserves medal for ‘07 production given his QBs |
| Selvin Young, Den, RB |
No. 1 in DEN backfield going into season often a kiss of death |
| Rudi Johnson, Cin, RB |
No longer featured back, as he’ll head a committee instead |
| Donovan McNabb, Phi, QB |
Dealing with shoulder tendinitis — it’s always something |
| Julius Jones, Sea, RB |
Will see majority of carries in SEA, but probably not at the goal line |
| Fred Taylor, Jac, RB |
Has shed “Fragile” label, but time (age 32) not on his side |
| Chris Cooley, Was, TE |
6+ TDs in each of 4 seasons and a 765-yard average the past 3 |
| Matt Hasselbeck, Sea, QB |
One of the NFL’s best at QB, but turnover at WR could be a problem |
| Santana Moss, Was, WR |
Will see increased looks at flanker in new coach Zorn’s offense |
| Lee Evans, Buf, WR |
Deep issues: 2 20+ yd TDs in ‘07 after avg. of 5 in 1st 3 seasons |
| Kevin Curtis, Phi, WR |
Should only get better in 2nd season in Philly system |
| Laveranues Coles, NYJ, WR |
Blue-collar competitor always a good bet for 1,000 yards, 6 TDs |
| Dallas Clark, Ind, TE |
11 TDs in ‘07, but no more than 5 TDs in any other season |
| Donald Driver, GB, WR |
After 8 years w/ Favre, might find breaking up hard to do |
| Joey Galloway, TB, WR |
Darrell Green-type genes: he’ll be productive for as long as he plays |
| Minnesota Vikings Defense |
Strong ‘07; addition of sack-master Allen makes them special |
| Justin Fargas, Oak, RB |
With D-Mac in the fold, Fargas looking at maybe 12-15 touches per |
| Chris Chambers, SD, WR |
Gelled well w/ Rivers down the stretch and stepped up in postseason |
| Chris Johnson, Ten, RB |
Speed, receiving skills could land him near workload split w/ White |
| Owen Daniels, Hou, TE |
50+ yards and/or a TD in 10 games in ‘07 |
| Bobby Engram, Sea, WR |
Holdout talk, but I’ll put $ on him reporting well before Week 1 |
| Jerricho Cotchery, NYJ, WR |
2-year average: 82 catches, 1,045 yards, 4 TDs |
| San Diego Chargers Defense |
Top ‘07 unit remains intact |
| David Garrard, Jac, QB |
Excellent runner, much improved passer, nice red-zone weapons |
| Nate Burleson, Sea, WR |
Sneaky 10 TDs in ‘07; he’s assured a bigger role in ‘08 |
| Jeremy Shockey, NYG, TE |
Not sure how long shaky relationship w/ Giants can last |
| Marc Bulger, StL, QB |
Health, lack of receiving threat opposite Holt are issues |
| Chester Taylor, Min, RB |
AP will take a bigger load in ‘08, but this is best rushing O in league |
| Jay Cutler, Den, QB |
Threw 11 TD passes and avg. 231 pass yards in final 7 games |
| Vernon Davis, SF, TE |
Martz not TEs best friend, but he’s never had 1 as talented as VD |
| Todd Heap, Bal, TE |
Let’s hope the every-other-year health trend holds |
| Jerious Norwood, Atl, RB |
Plenty of touches to go around in new run-heavy scheme |
| Felix Jones, Dal, RB |
Won’t get all of Julius’ carries, but speed will keep him in business |
| Isaac Bruce, SF, WR |
Can excel in familiar Martz system if someone can get him the ball |
| Derrick Mason, Bal, WR |
Route-running master was 4th-most targeted WR in ‘07 |
| Ahman Green, Hou, RB |
Will have to stave off injury, C. Brown, rookie Slaton’s advances |
| Anthony Gonzalez, Ind, WR |
Skills fit as No. 3 in Colts offense, and the seasoning only helps |
| Ray Rice, RB, Bal |
BAL falling in love w/ his quickness and versatility |