- Rookie WR Julio Jones looks like a veteran - and a pro bowler. He will definitely take away targets from WR Roddy White. Still, there will be plenty of targets for both this season.
- With Jones and White on the outside, RB Michael Turner is going to see plenty of seven-man defensive fronts. Expect another big year for Turner.
- Falcons K Matt Bryant will score a lot of points this year. Plus, 12 games inside a dome stadium makes him a solid pick.
- Matt Ryan will be a 30 TD QB this season. He looks that good.
- RB Rashad Jennings looks like a guy who may be more than just Maurice Jones-Drew’s handcuff this season.
- None of the Jaguars WRs excite me. Considered Mike Thomas a sleeper pick and Jason Hill a deep sleeper. Both were non-factors, but should improve with QB David Garrard (rookie QB Blaine Gabbert was QB).
- Rookie RB Stevan Ridley looked like a guy who can contribute for the Patriots this season. But trying to figure out Bill Belichick’s running back rotation will drive you crazy.
- Aaron Hernandez plays like a hybrid TE/WR, which makes him a challenge to defend. Still, much like the Patriots RB situation, New England’s TE situation with Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski will be hard to figure out.
- WR Taylor Price stood out for the Patriots, making a brilliant catch in the end zone. Don’t see him stealing playing time from WRs Chad Ochocinco, Wes Welker or Deion Branch.
- RB Pierre Thomas started for the Saints, but rookie RB Mark Ingram looked the best of the RB bunch.
- With QB Alex Smith still under center for the Niners, all other offensive pieces get knocked down a few spots. Included on that list are: RB Frank Gore, TE Vernon Davis and WRs Michael Crabtree and Braylon Edwards.
- WR Lance Moore looks like he’s headed for a solid season, especially in PPR leagues. With WR Marques Colston’s knee issues, Moore may have the best stats of any Saints WR this season.
- WR Santonio Holmes is a solid WR2, who will get the same amount of targets as a WR1. QB Mark Sanchez’s accuracy issue brings Holmes’ value down slightly.
- Houston’s defense is no joke anymore. Maybe not a DST starter in most leagues, but it looks much improved over last year.
- Not sure who RB Arian Foster’s handcuff will be. My best guess, in order: Chris Ogbonnya (sleeper), Derrick Ward, Steve Slaton, Ben Tate.
- WR Derrick Mason was very involved in the Jets offense. He’s a sneaky pick in PPR leagues.
- RB Shonn Greene looked leaner and faster, which should help him hit holes quicker. The Jets will run the ball a lot this year. As for who will back-up Greene, my best guess in order: LaDainian Tomlinson, rookie Bilal Powell (sleeper), Joe McKnight.
- Aside from WR Larry Fitzgerald, the Cardinals have no other offensive playmakers.
- The Cardinals O-line is a mess. QB Kevin Kolb had very little time to throw (he looked shaky) and RB Beanie Wells (he looked slow) had very little room to run.
- RB Michael Bush is a solid back-up fantasy RB option, a must draft for RB Darren McFadden owners.
- Rookie WR Denarius Moore lived up to the training camp hype, looking very smooth in the Raiders offense. Moore is worth keeping an eye on, and might be a late round flier.
- Remember the name WR Stephen Williams. He could be the big, fast WR who starts opposite Fitzgerald for the Cardinals.
- Look for the Cowboys DST is more aggressive this season. That will translate to more sacks and turnovers.
- RB Knowshon Moreno looks like a guy who’s ready to stay on the field all three downs. Health is always a concern with him, but he looks like a guy who could have a big fantasy impact.
- QB Kyle Orton was great last year, but a new offensive system will hurt his value this year. He’s a QB2, at best, and knock WR Brandon Lloyd down a couple notches too because of the change in offensive strategy.
- WR Dwayne Harris’ 5 catch, 127 yard, 2 TD performance should get your attention, after all he is battling for the WR3 job in Dallas. Consider him a sleeper right now, more likely a waiver wire guy during the season (just like WR Patrick Crayton, who Harris is replacing).
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