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Player Projections, Rankings & Cheatsheets
Change Log – 8/15/13

Quarterbacks

• Robert Griffin III (+2) – No setbacks. However, we won’t see him in any preseason games.
• Carson Palmer (+3) – I like the weapons at Palmer’s disposal but can he stay on the field?

Running Backs

• DeAngelo Williams (+5) – This move upward has more to do with Jonathan Stewart (ankles) than Williams.
• Jonathan Stewart (-5) – Coach thinks Stewart will be ready for Week 1 but given Stewart’s injury history, the risk is becoming too great.
• Christine Michael (+3) – It’s still unclear who will backup Lynch but this kid has skills.
• Roy Helu (+3) – Starting to establish himself as the clear backup to Alfred.
• Montario Hardesty (-26) – Scheduled for a knee scope today.

Wide Receivers

• Mike Wallace (-4) – Is Tannehill going to have time to get this speedster the ball?
• Kenny Britt (+5) – An upside bump, but injury history is a huge concern.
• Rueben Randle (+3) – Good upside pick late in your draft.

Tight Ends

• Coby Fleener (+3) – Concussion concerns are gone for the time being. Making his mark with Dwayne Allen (foot) out.
• Ed Dickson (-3) – Just when you thought Dickson might have some value, he pulls up lame with a hamstring injury.
• Zach Sudfeld (+1) – Any Patriots’ TE running with the first team deserves a bump.

Player Projections, Rankings & Cheatsheets
Change Log – 8/8/13

Quarterbacks

• Philip Rivers (-2) – The Chargers actually have some depth at the position but the loss of WR Danario Alexander still hurts.
• Vince Young (#43) – The new Packer makes his debut.

Running Backs

• Arian Foster (-1) – A little nitpicky here, as I dropped 1 TD of his total.
• Daryl Richardson (+1) – A nice vote of confidence from his head coach this week but I already had him pegged as the leader of the Rams RBBC.
• Shane Vereen (+1) – His ADP (6.03) is on the rise.
• Mikel Leshoure (-3) – He’s losing the battle for the No. 2 RB job.
• Christine Michael (+20) – Michael has benefited from Turbin (foot) being on the sidelines.
• Ryan Williams (-5) – Can’t shake his knee injury.

Wide Receivers

• Jordy Nelson (-1) – Knee is a concern, but no reason to drop him significantly at this time.
• Steve Johnson (-4) – A Hamstring injury and a questionable QB situation doesn’t inspire confidence.
• Vincent Brown (+41) – Brown has a golden opportunity but needs to shake his hamstring injury.

Tight Ends

• Tyler Eifert (+9) – With no proven performer opposite A.J. Green, Eifert could be utilized sooner rather than later.

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Player Projections, Rankings & Cheatsheets
Change Log – 8/1/13

Quarterbacks

• Alex Smith (+1) – Andy Reid likes to throw but I anticipate some first-year struggles for Smith and a sub par receiving corps.

Running Backs

• Steven Jackson (+3) – A better fit for Tier 3 with CJ2K and Ridley.
• Shane Vereen (+4) – Should be more involved in the passing game this season.
• Daniel Thomas (-7) – Miller appears to have a good handle on the starting job.
• Joseph Randle (-23) – Lance Dunbar is running ahead of Randle early in camp.

Wide Receivers

• Sidney Rice (+9) – Ripple effect of Harvin injury.
• Golden Tate (+36) – Ripple effect of Harvin injury.
• Riley Cooper (+2) – Liking his upside more and more.
• Percy Harvin (-72) – Scheduled to have hip surgery today.

Tight Ends

• Vernon Davis (No rank change) – Moved Davis up into Tier 2.
• Fred Davis (+5) – Looking good as he recovers from Achilles injury.

Player Projections, Rankings & Cheatsheets
Change Log – 7/29/13

We did an unscheduled update after WR Jeremy Maclin and TE Dennis Pitta went down Saturday with season ending injuries. Next update will be Thursday, 8/1.

Quarterbacks

• Joe Flacco (-2) – Flacco has two key weapons (Boldin & Pitta) and it doesn’t appear they will be adequately replaced.

Running Backs

– No changes.

Wide Receivers

• Jeremy Maclin (dropped) – Season-ending ACL injury.
• DeSean Jackson (+6) – Jackson becomes the No.1 option in the Eagles passing game.
• Riley Cooper (+35) – Cooper will get first crack to replace Maclin in the starting lineup.
• Braylon Edwards (#62) – Recent signee by the Jets will have a good chance to start come Week 1.

Tight Ends

• Dennis Pitta (dropped) – Season-ending hip injury.
• Ed Dickson (+14) – Moves into the starting lineup and TE2 territory.

Player Projections, Rankings & Cheatsheets
Change Log – 7/25/13

Quarterbacks

• Robert Griffin III (+2) – All seems to be going well on his rehab. He won’t play in any preseason games and is a good bet not to be on any of my fantasy teams due to high injury risk.

Running Backs

• Matt Forte & Le’Veon Bell (Tier 2) – I moved both of these RBs into Tier 2, which is now getting crowded. There’s actually good depth near the top of the running back cheatsheet this season.
• David Wilson (-4) – I really like his upside but an RBBC situation with Andre Brown is a real possibility. It’s difficult at this point to predict the distribution of carries between the two.
• Ryan Mathews (Tier 5) – He fits better in this tier.
• Andre Brown (+4) – See Wilson above. I love Brown’s upside.
• Peyton Hillis (#102) – The former Madden cover boy has landed in Tampa Bay. Nothing to see here.

Wide Receivers

• Jordy Nelson (+5) – He deserved this bump for his upside. He can push WR1 status if he remains healthy all season.
• Danario Alexander (-8) – Alexander thrives on the deep ball and deep incuts, which the Chargers may shy away from this season.
• Rueben Randle (+7) – Starting to become more skittish about Hakeem Nicks.

Tight Ends

• Delanie Walker (-2) – Walker is having some trouble shaking his knee injury.

Player Projections, Rankings & Cheatsheets
Change Log – 7/18/13

A few minor adjustments to the rankings this week.

Quarterbacks

• Jay Cutler (+1) – Still a QB2 but with a better receiving option at TE I’m more optimistic.

Running Backs

• Danny Woodhead (+3) – My lack of confidence in Ryan Mathews grows each week.
• Robert Turbin (+1) – He’s still too low. The fact that his ADP is below the likes of Marcel Reece, Jonathan Dwyer and Knowshon Moreno is laughable.

Wide Receivers

• Michael Floyd (+4) – The Floyd hype is picking up steam.
• Ryan Broyles (-2) – ACL recovery is still a huge concern but I like his prospects for a great season if he can get on the field.
• Brian Quick (-11) – Running behind Austin Pettis and Chris Givens.

Tight Ends

• Martellus Bennett (+3) See Cutler above.

Player Projections, Rankings & Cheatsheets
Change Log – 7/11/13

It’s summer vacation time for the NFL so news remains stagnant. A few minor adjustments to the rankings this week.

Quarterbacks

• EJ Manuel (+1) – I still expect Kolb to be the starter Week 1 but starting to get the vibe Manuel will be on the field sooner rather than later.

Running Backs

• Jamaal Charles (+1) – A slight increase in receptions for Charles which bumps his PPR ranking up a notch.
• Ronnie Hillman (+7) – Ronnie Hillman appears to be gaining traction and may grab a higher split of carries than first thought.
• Montee Ball (-1) – See Hillman above.
• Giovani Bernard, Vick Ballard, Daniel Thomas, Bernard Pierce, Fred Jackson – They fit better in Tier 6.

Wide Receivers

• Jeremy Maclin (+1) – A slight uptick. I think he nudges out Jackson for receptions and yards in Philadelphia.
• Donnie Avery (-2) – Receiving yardage swap with Avery and McCluster.
• Travis Benjamin (+44) – Leader in the clubhouse to start first two games while Josh Gordon sits.

Tight Ends

• Owen Daniels (+1) Daniels use in the red zone gives him a bump over Finley.