It's that time of year, knuckleheads. Fantasy football is back! You've surely got questions, so we here at Fantasy Knuckleheads have the answers! Since setting up fictional league settings and projecting their stats and point totals bores me, I'll be making my top 50 list based on a combination of 2009 stats, 2010 projected stats, positive sleeper/upside value, negative value (ie surrounding cast, etc), and 2009 end-of-season rankings.
1. Chris Johnson, Running back, Tennessee Titans
2009 stats: 2,006 rushing yards, 14 touchdowns/503 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 1,735 rushing yards, 15 touchdowns/400 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns
2. Adrian Peterson, Running back, Minnesota Vikings
2009 stats: 1,383 rushing yards, 18 touchdowns/436 receiving yards, 0 touchdowns/6 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 1,472 rushing yards, 14 touchdowns/297 receiving yards, 1 touchdown
3. Maurice Jones-Drew, Running back, Jacksonville Jaguars
2009 stats: 1,391 rushing yards, 15 touchdowns/374 receiving yards, 1 touchdown/1 lost fumble
2010 projected: 1,432 rushing yards, 13 touchdowns/516 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns
4. Ray Rice, Running back, Baltimore Ravens
2009 stats: 1,139 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns/702 receiving yards, 1 touchdown/3 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 1,244 rushing yards, 8 touchdowns/467 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns
5. Frank Gore, Running back, San Francisco 49ers
2009 stats: 1,120 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns/406 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns/2 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 1,221 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns/459 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns
6. Drew Brees, Quarterback, New Orleans Saints
2009 stats: 4,388 passing yards, 34 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 6 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 4,732 passing yards, 34 touchdowns, 12 interceptions
7. Michael Turner, Running back, Atlanta Falcons
2009 stats: 871 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns/35 receiving yards, 0 touchdowns/2 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 1,364 rushing yards, 14 touchdowns/67 receiving yards, 0 touchdowns
8. Aaron Rodgers, Quarterback, Green Bay Packers
2009 stats: 4,434 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 5 rushing touchdowns, 4 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 4,292 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 4 rushing touchdowns
9. Andre Johnson, Wide receiver, Houston Texans
2009 stats: 101 receptions, 1,569 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns
2010 projected: 1,278 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns
10. Peyton Manning, Quarterback, Indianapolis Colts
2009 stats: 4,500 passing yards, 33 touchdowns, 16 interceptions, 0 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 4,852 passing yards, 36 touchdowns, 15 interceptions
11. DeAngelo Williams, Running back, Carolina Panthers
2009 stats: 1,117 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns/252 receiving yards, 0 touchdowns/3 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 1,221 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns/240 receiving yards, 1 touchdown
12. Steven Jackson, Running back, St. Louis Rams
2009 stats: 1,416 rushing yards, 4 touchdowns/322 receiving yards, 0 touchdowns/2 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 1,056 rushing yards, 5 touchdowns/369 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns
13. Randy Moss, Wide receiver, New England Patriots
2009 stats: 83 receptions, 1,264 receiving yards, 13 touchdowns
2010 projected: 1,035 receiving yards, 11 touchdowns
14. Ryan Grant, Running back, Green Bay Packers
2009 stats: 1,253 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns/197 receiving yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 lost fumble
2010 projected: 1,106 rushing yards, 9 touchdowns/186 receiving yards, 1 touchdown
15. Reggie Wayne, Wide receiver, Indianapolis Colts
2009 stats: 100 receptions, 1,264 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns
2010 projected: 1,142 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns
16. Cedric Benson, Running back, Cincinnati Bengals
2009 stats: 1,251 rushing yards, 6 touchdowns/111 receiving yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 1,367 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns/161 receiving yards, 1 touchdown
17. Shonn Greene, Running back, New York Jets
2009 stats: 540 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 1,403 rushing yards, 8 touchdowns/43 receiving yards, 1 touchdown
18. Miles Austin, Wide receiver, Dallas Cowboys
2009 stats: 81 receptions, 1,320 receiving yards, 11 touchdowns
2010 projected: 1,115 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns
19. DeSean Jackson, Wide receiver, Philadelphia Eagles
2009 stats: 63 receptions, 1,167 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns
2010 projected: 1,263 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns
20. Tom Brady, Quarterback, New England Patriots
2009 stats: 4,398 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, 13 interceptions, 1 rushing touchdown, 2 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 3,897 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, 14 interceptions
21. Larry Fitzgerald, Wide receiver, Arizona Cardinals
2009 stats: 97 receptions, 1,092 receiving yards, 13 touchdowns
2010 projected: 1,388 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns
22. Rashard Mendenhall, Running back, Pittsburgh Steelers
2009 stats: 1,108 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns/261 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 3 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 1,239 rushing yards, 8 touchdowns/303 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns
23. Philip Rivers, Quarterback, San Diego Chargers
2009 stats: 4,254 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 1 rushing touchdown, 3 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 4,112 passing yards, 32 touchdowns, 11 interceptions
24. Knowshon Moreno, Running back, Denver Broncos
2009 stats: 947 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns/213 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns, 4 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 932 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns/231 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns
25. Brandon Marshall, Wide receiver, Miami Dolphins
2009 stats: 101 receptions, 1,120 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns
2010 projected: 1,120 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns
26. Matt Schaub, Quarterback, Houston Texans
2009 stats: 4,770 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, 15 interceptions, 2 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 4,424 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, 16 interceptions
27. Jamaal Charles, Running back, Kansas City Chiefs
2009 stats: 1,120 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns/297 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 3 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 1,048 rushing yards, 8 touchdowns/357 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns
28. Roddy White, Wide receiver, Atlanta Falcons
2009 stats: 85 receptions, 1,153 receiving yards, 11 touchdowns
2010 projected: 1,226 receiving yards, 11 touchdown
29. Pierre Thomas, Running back, New Orleans Saints
2009 stats: 793 rushing yards, 6 touchdowns/302 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 lost fumble
2010 projected: 1,024 rushing yards, 8 touchdowns/386 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns
30. Jonathan Stewart, Running back, Carolina Panthers
2009 stats: 1,133 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns/139 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 2 lost fumbles
2010 projected: 1,142 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns/154 receiving yards, 1 touchdown
31. Calvin Johnson, Wide receiver, Detroit Lions
2009 stats: 67 receptions, 984 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns
2010 projected: 1,078 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns
32. Sidney Rice, Wide receiver, Minnesota Vikings
2009 stats: 83 receptions, 1,312 receiving yards, 8 touchdowns
2010 projected: 1,036 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns
33. LeSean McCoy, Running back, Philadelphia Eagles
2009 stats: 637 rushing yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 lost fumble
2010 projected: 717 rushing yards, 5 touchdowns/ 387 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns
34. Anquan Boldin, Wide receiver, Baltimore Ravens
2009 stats: 84 receptions, 1,024 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns
2010 projected: 1,023 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns
35. Greg Jennings, Wide receiver, Green Bay Packers
2009 stats: 68 receptions, 1,113 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns
2010 projected: 1,084 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns
36. Tony Romo, Quarterback, Dallas Cowboys
2009 stats: 4,483 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 1 rushing touchdown
2010 projected: 4,160 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, 12 interceptions
37. Steve Smith, Wide receiver, New York Giants
2009 stats: 107 receptions, 1,220 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns
2010 projected: 970 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns
38. Dallas Clark, Tight end, Indianapolis Colts
2009 stats: 100 receptions, 1,106 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns
2010 projected: 1,068 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns
39. Joe Flacco, Quarterback, Baltimore Ravens
2009 stats: 3,613 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, 12 interceptions
2010 projected: 3,652 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, 15 interceptions
40. Marques Colston, Wide receiver, New Orleans Saints
2009 stats: 70 receptions, 1,074 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns
2010 projected: 1,085 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns
41. Antonio Gates, Tight end, San Diego Chargers
2009 stats: 79 receptions, 1,157 receiving yards, 8 touchdowns
2010 projected: 1,041 receiving yards, 8 touchdowns
42. Ryan Mathews, Running back, San Diego Chargers
2009 stats: N/A
2010 projected: 1,260 rushing yards, 9 touchdowns/ 206 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns
43. Beanie Wells, Running back, Arizona Cardinals
2009 stats: 793 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns
2010 projected: 930 rushing yards, 8 touchdowns
44. Brent Celek, Tight end, Philadelphia Eagles
2009 stats: 76 receptions, 971 receiving yards, 8 touchdowns
2010 projected: 826 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns
45. Percy Harvin, Wide receiver, Minnesota Vikings
2009 stats: 60 receptions, 790 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns
2010 projected: 683 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns
46. Jahvid Best, Running back, Detroit Lions
2009 stats: N/A
2010 projected: 957 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns/ 270 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns
47. Michael Crabtree, Wide receiver, San Francisco 49ers
2009 stats: 48 receptions, 625 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns
2010 projected: 995 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns
48. Ricky Williams, Running back, Miami Dolphins
2009 stats: 1,121 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns/ 264 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns
2010 projected: 971 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns/ 188 receiving yards, 1 touchdown
49. Vernon Davis, Tight end, San Francisco 49ers
2009 stats: 78 receptions, 965 receiving yards, 13 touchdowns
2010 projected: 862 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns
50. Reggie Bush, Running back, New Orleans Saints
2009 stats: 390 rushing yards, 5 touchdowns/ 335 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns
2010 projected: 556 rushing yards, 5 touchdowns/ 311 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns