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Continuing our monthly one-man, three-round mock series,Nike Air Max 2016 Blanche/Noir Homme Chaussures, let's take a look at who has moved up, down and out of our latest draft. As always, each numbered position represents an individual fantasy team, so no more than one quarterback, two running backs or two wide receivers will be selected for each roster. The draft is based on NFL.com's standard scoring system,Adidas Stan Smith Udsalg, rewarding one point for each 25 passing yards, 10 rushing and receiving yards and six points for touchdowns. Mock draft 1.0 | Mock draft 2.0 | Mock draft 3.0 | Mock draft 4.0 | Mock draft 5.0 Round 1 Team Player Analysis Minnesota Vikings 1. Adrian Peterson Running back Peterson's name will remain atop these mock drafts right through September. He might have scored an unimpressive 10 touchdowns last season, but A.P. led the NFL with 1,760 rushing yards and still hasn't hit his ceiling in terms of fantasy value. He's a talented and elusive runner with a tremendous offensive line ahead of him, so Peterson should continue to thrive in an offense that will lean on him. Team Player Analysis Chicago Bears 2. Matt Forte Running back Forte was a huge draft value last season, breaking out to the tune of 1,715 yards from scrimmage and 12 total touchdowns. With Jay Cutler now under center for the Bears, he could see even more opportunities to score points for fantasy owners. Forte,Nike Free Uk Cheap, who was selected ahead of Peterson in a recent expert league draft I participated in, is a surefire star in fantasy land. He's a solid choice in standard and PPR formats. Team Player Analysis Jacksonville Jaguars 3. Maurice Jones-Drew Running back Jones-Drew's days of being underrated are over. He's averaged 49 receptions, 1,314 yards from scrimmage and close to 13 total touchdowns in three NFL seasons, and he'll now be the featured back after the release of Fred Taylor (Patriots). Jones-Drew's value rose even more after the NFL Draft, as the Jaguars added OTs Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton to what will be an improved offensive line. Team Player Analysis Atlanta Falcons 4. Michael Turner Running back Turner is coming off a breakout season, rushing for 1,699 yards and 17 touchdowns as the centerpiece of the Falcons offense. While he did finish with close to 400 combined carries, Turner is still young and fresh enough to handle another heavy workload and post solid numbers. The Burner, who will benefit from the presence of Tony Gonzalez, will be a surefire top-five selection in most 2009 drafts. Team Player Analysis Carolina Panthers 5. DeAngelo Williams Running back Fantasy leaguers who think Williams will score 20 touchdowns again are bound to be disappointed, but he's still a solid bet for around 1,300 rushing yards and 12-15 scores. While I have seen him fall in some recent expert drafts, Williams remains a surefire first-round selection in a Carolina offense that will continue to lean on the run in 2009. However,nike air max 90 suomi, he could come off the board later in PPR leagues. Team Player Analysis Tennessee Titans 6. Chris Johnson Running back Much like Forte, Johnson exploded onto the scene as a rookie and helped countless owners to a championship. He ended the season with 1,228 rushing yards and nine touchdowns despite seeing just 53 percent of the Titans' carries. Johnson is fast and elusive, and he's slated to see an even bigger role in the offense. He will be selected ahead of Williams in most PPR leagues. Team Player Analysis St. Louis Rams 7. Steven Jackson Running back Despite missing four games, Jackson still finished with 40 catches, 1,421 yards from scrimmage and eight total touchdowns in 2008. The Rams will use a West Coast offense under coordinator Pat Shurmur, so Jackson should be able to use his immense skills as a pass catcher. Behind what will be an improved offensive line that added OT Jason Smith in the draft, Jackson should thrive if he can avoid injuries. Team Player Analysis San Francisco 49ers 8. Frank Gore Running back Gore showed flashes of his impressive 2006 form last season, but injuries limited him to 14 games and hurt his value down the stretch. In what promises to be a run-based offense under coordinator Jimmy Raye, however, Gore will remain prominent in the offense. He's young (25) and doesn't share carries (rookie Glen Coffee is more of a potential handcuff than a committee back), which is also a positive. Team Player Analysis Dallas Cowboys 9. Marion Barber Running back Barber is a touchdown machine who would be ranked ahead of Gore if it weren't for the presence of both Felix Jones and Tashard Choice. Reports out of Dallas suggest he could lose his starting role to Jones and be used as a closer -- a role he thrived in from 2006-2007 -- so the situation shouldn't be seen as serious detriment to his value. A versatile back, Barber remains a No. 1 option in all fantasy formats. Team Player Analysis San Diego Chargers 10. LaDainian Tomlinson Running back Tomlinson will be 30 at the start of next season and appears to be on the downside of his career. He's still capable of putting up big numbers at times, and coach Norv Turner said this offseason that he wants to get L.T. around 320 carries. He wasn't at all consistent in 2008, though, and could lose work to Darren Sproles. Tomlinson should be considered more of a low-end No. 1 fantasy back. Team Player Analysis Houston Texans 11. Steve Slaton Running back While his lack of size (5-9, 203 pounds) was seen as a concern, Slaton disproved the critics as the top runner in Houston. He finished with 50 catches, 1,659 yards from scrimmage and 10 total touchdowns,Homme/Femme Adidas Superstar Foundation Collegiate Marine/Running Blanche Chaussures, so his value in 2009 will be immense. The Texans failed to add a short-yardage or goal-line back in free agency or the NFL Draft, so Slaton's role should remain prominent. He could go higher in PPR drafts. Team Player Analysis Arizona Cardinals 12. Larry Fitzgerald Wide receiver The top wide receiver in fantasy football, Fitzgerald is almost certain to come off the board in the first or second round in drafts. He's been ultra-consistent, productive and might the best player at his position in the game right now. With Kurt Warner coming back after signing a two-year deal, Fitzgerald's value in fantasy circles will remain prominent. Let's just hope the Madden cover curse doesn't affect him in 2009. Round 2 Team Player Analysis Washington Redskins 13. Clinton Portis Running back Portis was the best running back in fantasy football for much of 2008, so it's hard to keep him out of the top 15 in most drafts. The Redskins didn't add a running back this offseason, so Portis will remain close to a true featured player in an offense that will lean on the run. But be warned, his 342 carries and a multitude of injuries down the stretch could be a red flag that a physical break down is on the horizon. Team Player Analysis Houston Texans 14. Andre Johnson Wide receiver Johnson, who could be selected ahead of Fitzgerald in some drafts (especially for superstitious owners who fear the Madden curse), is coming off a career season with 115 receptions, an NFL-best 1,575 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. He's a younger version of Terrell Owens and an absolute nightmare for opposing defensive backs. Barring injuries, he'll continue to produce for fantasy leaguers. Team Player Analysis Detroit Lions 15. Calvin Johnson Wide receiver Johnson played on a winless team and had to adapt to several different quarterbacks, but he still had 78 receptions, 1,331 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2008. Whether's it's Daunte Culpepper or No. 1 overall selection Matthew Stafford who's under center, the man called Megatron is a virtual lock to come off the board in the second round in both standard leagues and those that rewards points for catches. Team Player Analysis New England Patriots 16. Randy Moss Wide receiver Moss experienced statistical decreases across the board in 2008,Nike Air Max 2015 Homme France, as the Patriots offense was far less explosive once Brady was lost to a torn ACL. However, the quarterback's expected return for the team's regular-season opener against the Bills has increased Moss' fantasy value. He won't duplicate his immense 2007 numbers, but Moss is without question an elite No. 1 fantasy wideout once again. Team Player Analysis Philadelphia Eagles 17. Brian Westbrook Running back Westbrook will be 30 to start this season, and we've already started to see signs of wear and tear on his problematic knees. He's coming off an arthroscopic procedure, not to mention ankle surgery that could keep him out for part or all of training camp. That makes him even more of a risk, but one that's worth taking in the second round. If you do draft Westbrook, getting LeSean McCoy as well is imperative. Team Player Analysis New Orleans Saints 18. Drew Brees Quarterback Brees is coming off a monster season, throwing for 5,069 yards and 34 touchdowns. He led all players on NFL.com with 363 fantasy points, and he's one of the few non-running backs who is worthy of first-round consideration in some leagues. Brees is consistent, reliable and will be the most coveted signal-caller in most fantasy drafts. He'll be one of the top picks (if not the first) in touchdown-based formats. Team Player Analysis New York Giants 19. Brandon Jacobs Running back Jacobs produced career bests in rushing yards (1,089) and touchdowns (15) in 2008. Those numbers were good enough to put him in the top 12 among running backs on NFL.com. The Giants have lost Derrick Ward (Buccaneers), so Jacobs should be in line to see more carries next season. While his proneness to injuries is a concern, Jacobs is still well worth selecting in the second round. Team Player Analysis New England Patriots 20. Tom Brady Quarterback News on Brady's recovery from knee surgery continues to be very positive, and his stock in fantasy leagues is starting to increase as a result. In fact, Brady is now ranked second on NFL.com's quarterback rankings behind Brees and has moved into the second round of our latest mock fantasy draft. Barring setbacks, he'll be off the board in the second or third round and higher in touchdown-based leagues. Team Player Analysis Carolina Panthers 21. Steve Smith Wide receiver Smith, who was suspended for the first two games of last season, still finished with 78 receptions and a career-best 1,421 yards. Despite his lack of size, he's still a terror for opposing defensive backs and will remain prominent in Carolina's pass attack and the top option for quarterback Jake Delhomme. That makes him a solid No. 1 fantasy wideout, barring a setback with the shoulder he injured in camp. Team Player Analysis Arizona Cardinals 22. Anquan Boldin Wide receiver With no real trade rumors surrounding him, Boldin seems destined to remain in Arizona. That's good news in fantasy land. He finished last season with 89 catches, 1,038 yards and 11 touchdowns, and he did it in just 12 games. While Boldin does tend to miss time due to various injuries, he is simply too talented to pass on in the second or third round in fantasy drafts. Team Player Analysis Indianapolis Colts 23. Reggie Wayne Wide receiver Wayne saw his reception, yardage and touchdowns totals fall last season compared to his impressive numbers in 2007. Still, he did post 82 receptions and close to 1,150 yards as the top option for Peyton Manning in the Colts' pass attack. With Marvin Harrison now out of the mix, Wayne should see a rise in both production and fantasy draft value. He's a surefire No. 1 fantasy wideout in most leagues. Team Player Analysis Atlanta Falcons 24. Roddy White Wide receiver In what was a bizarre 2008 fantasy season, White scored more fantasy points on NFL.com than either Randy Moss and Steve Smith. With the emergence of Matt Ryan and in an offense that's well-balanced with Turner in the backfield, the athletic White should continue to be a solid source of fantasy points. White, who will also benefit from the presence of Tony Gonzalez, should be considered a No. 1 option. Round 3 Team Player Analysis Miami Dolphins 25. Ronnie Brown Running back Brown found himself in a backfield committee with Ricky Williams last season, but he still rushed for close to 1,000 yards and scored 10 touchdowns. He'll also have one full season under his belt after a reconstructive knee procedure heading into 2009, and I think he'll see a greater portion of the workload even with Williams still in the backfield mix. Brown should be seen as a solid No. 2 fantasy runner. Team Player Analysis Indianapolis Colts 26. Peyton Manning Quarterback Manning is coming off what some would call a down season, throwing for just over 4,000 yards and 27 touchdowns. But he'll enter 2009 at 100 percent (he was coming off multiple knee surgeries to start 2008), and the talent around him will remain solid. He's a virtual guarantee to throw for 4,000-plus yards and 30 touchdowns, which makes Manning a lock to come off the board in the earlier rounds. Team Player Analysis Green Bay Packers 27. Greg Jennings Wide receiver Jennings might not be the sexiest pick at the wide receiver position, but it's hard to ignore his numbers over the past two seasons. The favorite target of Aaron Rodgers, he finished with career bests in receptions and yards in 2008. A consistent and productive option across the board, Jennings is a surefire No. 1 fantasy wideout. He won't last past the third round in most standard and PPR formats. Team Player Analysis Kansas City Chiefs 28. Dwayne Bowe Wide receiver Bowe is the most attractive breakout candidate in fantasy football at the wide receiver position. He should mature and develop under new coach Todd Haley, who has helped past receivers like Keyshawn Johnson and Marty Booker have huge seasons. The top option in what will be a pass-laden Chiefs offense after the trade of Gonzalez, Bowe should now be seen as a very viable No. 1 fantasy wide receiver. Team Player Analysis Detroit Lions 29. Kevin Smith Running back Smith should be seen as a potential breakout candidate in 2009. He was a star at the end of his rookie season with nine catches, 329 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns in his last three starts. New coach Jim Schwartz will no doubt lean on the run,Yeezy Boost 350 Moonrock Canada, so Smith should see more than his share of chances even with Maurice Morris in the mix. He'll be drafted as a No. 2 fantasy back in most formats. Team Player Analysis New England Patriots 30. Wes Welker Wide receiver Despite the absence of Brady, Welker quietly finished last season with a solid 111 receptions and 1,165 yards. The smallish wideout out of Texas Tech will continue to see a prominent role in the offense next season, and the return of Brady makes him that much more attractive. Welker, who has added value in leagues that reward points for catches, is a borderline No. 1 or 2 fantasy wideout across the board. Team Player Analysis New Orleans Saints 31. Pierre Thomas Running back The Saints released Deuce McAllister this offseason and didn't draft or sign a back to replace him,Homme/Femme Nike Air Max 2016 KPU Chaussures Noir/Rouge, so Thomas will be the No. 1 starter in coach Sean Payton's backfield in 2009. He is an underrated talent who helped countless owners win a championship last season with stellar performances down the stretch. Despite the presence of Reggie Bush, Thomas will be a second or third rounder in drafts. Team Player Analysis New Orleans Saints 32. Marques Colston Wide receiver Colston, the ultimate fantasy sleeper in his rookie season, expects to be 100 percent recovered from knee surgery and fine for the regular-season opener against the Lions. The top wide receiver in the league's most prolific pass attack, Colston should bounce back from an injury-plagued 2008 season and thrive for fantasy leaguers. He's a borderline No. 1 wideout and well worth a third-round selection. Team Player Analysis Green Bay Packers 33. Ryan Grant Running back Grant failed to live up to expectations last season, but a return to his 2007 form could be imminent. He'll have a full training camp for the first time since joining the Packers, and that should help him produce better numbers. Grant is also a featured back, which is rare in this day and age of the backfield committee. He could turn into a very nice draft value and is worth a third-round choice in most standard drafts. Team Player Analysis Cincinnati Bengals 34. Chad Ochocinco Wide receiver Ochocinco is coming off a bad 2008 season, but that had more to do with the loss of Carson Palmer and less to do with any sort of diminished skills from the wideout. Now that Palmer is back under center, there's no reason to believe Ochocinco won't carve out another 1,000-yard season. He's had a tremendous camp and preseason, so look for Ochocinco to once again be the main man in Cincinnati. Team Player Analysis Dallas Cowboys 35. Roy E. Williams Wide receiver Williams was an absolute disaster for fantasy leaguers last season, finishing with career lows in receptions, yards and touchdowns. With Terrell Owens now out of the mix, however, the veteran becomes the top wideout for a Cowboys offense that should put some points on the scoreboard. If he can avoid injuries in 2009,Yeezy Boost 350 Price, Williams should bounce back and produce around 1,100 yards and seven-plus touchdowns. Team Player Analysis Buffalo Bills 36. Terrell Owens Wide receiver Is it me, or does Owens look odd in a Bills uniform? Regardless, his extended age and an offense that won't be like the ones he's played in with the 49ers, Eagles and Cowboys will hurt his value this season. He also needs Trent Edwards to take a few steps forward in his development as an NFL quarterback. Still, Owens is a No. 2 fantasy wideout even if he doesn't put up huge numbers like in seasons past. 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