Player Projections, Rankings & Cheatsheets
Change Log – 6/27/13
We did an unscheduled update due to the release of Aaron Hernandez. It will be interesting to see what, if any, moves the Patriots make to bring receiving help for Brady.
Quarterbacks
- Tom Brady (-1 TD) – I had already factored in a “down” year for Brady but the release of Hernandez is another kick in his fantasy football shin.
Running Backs
- Ray Rice (-3) – Re-evaluated the split between Rice & Pierce.
- Bernard Pierce (+11) – A valuable handcuff to Ray Rice with good upside.
- Shane Vereen (+5) – No Hernandez means Vereen should be more involved in the passing game.
Wide Receivers
- Julian Edelman (+37) – Stands to benefit most with Hernandez gone but has serious injury risk.
- Aaron Dobson (+5) – Ripple effect bump with Hernandez gone.
- LaVon Brazill (-6) – 4-game suspension kills his value early in the season.
Tight Ends
- Aaron Hernandez (-75) – Hernandez’s fantasy value can fit inside a thimble and is restricted to dynasty leagues only.
- Vernon Davis (+3) – Should finish a close second to Boldin in receiving yards and TDs.
- Jake Ballard (+45) – Won’t post Hernandez-type numbers but worth considering as a TE2.
- Michael Hoomanawanui (+19) – Hernandez ripple effect but has little value.
