2014 Fantasy Football Top 300
The fantasy draft season is upon us, and five months from now championship trophies will be awarded across the country. The SI.com Top 300 will give you the information, analysis and projections you need to raise your league's hardware.
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QB | RB | WR | TE | K | DST
Compiled by SI.com lead fantasy writer Michael Beller and fantasy contributor David Gonos, our Top 300 has you covered whether you're in a 10-team league or a 16-team league that uses three flex players. The rankings are based on standard-scoring leagues, awarding one point for 10 rushing and receiving yards, one point for 25 passing yards, six points for rushing and receiving touchdowns, and four points for passing touchdowns.
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# | Player | Team | POS. | $ | BYE | PROJECTION |
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1 | Jamaal Charles | RB | $60 | 6 | Charles was the top-scoring RB in 2013 by a large margin, but be sure to handcuff him with Knile Davis. | |
2 | LeSean McCoy | RB | $59 | 7 | The debate rages over whether or not McCoy tops Charles in his second season under Chip Kelly. | |
3 | Matt Forte | RB | $55 | 9 | Led all running backs with 74 receptions in '13; 4.6 yards per carry was second-highest in his career. | |
4 | Adrian Peterson | RB | $53 | 10 | Followed up 2K season with 1,266 rushing yards. Needs passing game to develop for more room to run. | |
5 | Calvin Johnson | WR | $50 | 9 | The challenge to his throne is greater than it has been recently, but Megatron is still king of the receivers. | |
6 | Eddie Lacy | RB | $48 | 9 | The top rookie last season should see more action in the passing game during his sophomore year. | |
7 | Jimmy Graham | TE | $38 | 6 | You'll have to spend a late first-round pick in order to get the No. 1 tight end, but he'll be worth it. | |
8 | Demaryius Thomas | WR | $42 | 4 | With Eric Decker now in New York, Thomas is the unquestioned top target in the Denver red zone. | |
9 | Marshawn Lynch | RB | $46 | 4 | After a short holdout, Beast Mode returns for his contract year -- he'll see some touches go to backups. | |
10 | Le'Veon Bell | RB | $45 | 12 | Despite missing start of 2013, Bell finished as one of the most productive running backs as a rookie. | |
11 | Brandon Marshall | WR | $39 | 9 | Marshall and Alshon Jeffery are the NFL's best WR duo, with Marshall still playing the role of top dog. | |
12 | A.J. Green | WR | $38 | 4 | Green has averaged 97.5 catches, 1,388 yards and 11 touchdowns across the last two seasons. | |
13 | Dez Bryant | WR | $38 | 11 | Bryant has averaged 92.5 catches, 1307.5 yards and 12.5 touchdowns across the last two seasons. | |
14 | DeMarco Murray | RB | $42 | 11 | The oft-injured bruiser is in a contract year, so he may see more involvement in the passing game. | |
15 | Montee Ball | RB | $40 | 4 | Ball inherits the starting job with Knowshon Moreno's exit, and could get plenty of room to run in Manning's offense. | |
16 | Arian Foster | RB | $38 | 10 | The former No. 1 fantasy pick has fallen outside of the top 10 following back surgery last season. | |
17 | Julio Jones | WR | $37 | 9 | Jones was averaging 14 fantasy points per game before suffering a season-ending foot injury last year. | |
18 | Giovani Bernard | RB | $36 | 4 | Bernard became Bengals' primary back late last season, and the new offense should feature him prominently. | |
19 | Jordy Nelson | WR | $37 | 9 | Worthy of being elite, Nelson had 49 catches for 810 yards and seven touchdowns in eight games in 2013. | |
20 | Doug Martin | RB | $34 | 7 | Torn labrum ended '13 early, but he returns healthy with a ton of weapons around him -- and a new quarterback. | |
21 | Alshon Jeffery | WR | $34 | 9 | Jeffery broke out with 89 catches for 1,421 yards and seven TDs in '13, and will be deadly with Marshall. | |
22 | Antonio Brown | WR | $33 | 12 | PPR gold in Black and Gold. Brown had 110 receptions for 1,499 yards and eight touchdowns in 2013. | |
23 | Alfred Morris | RB | $32 | 10 | Jay Gruden will feature Morris, but lack of skill in the passing game brings him down a few notches. | |
24 | Peyton Manning | QB | $45 | 4 | A repeat of last year's historic season is unlikely, but Manning doesn't need that to be elite. | |
25 | Randall Cobb | WR | $31 | 9 | Cobb was on a 100-catch, 1,300-yard, eight-touchdown pace before breaking his leg last year. | |
26 | Reggie Bush | RB | $28 | 9 | Bush had the second-best fantasy season of his career in 2013, but he'll share touches with Joique Bell. | |
27 | C.J. Spiller | RB | $26 | 9 | Spiller has never had more than 250 touches in a season, but his contract year could cure what ails him. | |
28 | Andre Ellington | RB | $22 | 4 | Ellington gets starting gig and more touches in 2014 after leading NFL with 5.5 yards per carry in 2013. | |
29 | Rob Gronkowski | TE | $22 | 10 | When he's healthy, Gronkowski can be the best fantasy tight end in the game. | |
30 | Ryan Mathews | RB | $20 | 10 | After a great season, Mathews gets to work under a new offensive coordinator for 2014. | |
31 | Vincent Jackson | WR | $28 | 7 | Jackson keeps on getting it done, and that was all the more impressive last year given the QB play in Tampa. | |
32 | Larry Fitzgerald | WR | $28 | 4 | Slowly but surely ceding No. 1 status to Michael Floyd, but Fitz is still a rock-solid fantasy starter. | |
33 | QB | $43 | 9 | Consistency, rushing stats and supporting cast make Rodgers a top choice for a fantasy quarterback. | ||
34 | Pierre Garcon | WR | $26 | 10 | Garcon was a catch and yardage beast, and now has help from DeSean Jackson. Give him a boost in PPR. | |
35 | Julius Thomas | TE | $18 | 4 | After breaking out last season, Thomas won't be a surprise in Peyton Manning's offense in 2014. | |
36 | WR | $24 | 10 | Allen had a sparkling rookie year and returns as Philip Rivers' top target. Beware the lack of a track record. | ||
37 | Zac Stacy | RB | $19 | 4 | Stacy had a monster rookie season, but top running back rookie Tre Mason could eat into his carries. | |
38 | Rashad Jennings | RB | $17 | 8 | Should lead the Giants on the ground between the five-yard lines after stints in Oakland and Jacksonville. | |
39 | Drew Brees | QB | $39 | 6 | From 2011 to '13, Brees averaged 5,271 passing yards and 42 TDs. Expect him to approach that again. | |
40 | Andre Johnson | WR | $24 | 10 | Johnson's unhappiness in Houston is about the only thing that could potentially keep him out of the top 20. | |
41 | Wes Welker | WR | $20 | 4 | Emmanuel Sanders could bite into his numbers given their similar skill sets, but Manning will make it work. | |
42 | Victor Cruz | WR | $19 | 8 | In a lost season for the Giants in '13, Cruz still managed 73 catches and 998 yards while missing two games. | |
43 | Shane Vereen | RB | $16 | 10 | Broken wrist killed most of his 2013 season, but entering contract year, he could reach 1,300 total yards. | |
44 | Toby Gerhart | RB | $14 | 11 | Peterson's former backup is ready to step into the spotlight as the undisputed starter in Jacksonville. | |
45 | Michael Crabtree | WR | $17 | 8 | Crabtree brings an element to the SF offense that it lacked most of 2013. Can Kaepernick take advantage? | |
46 | Roddy White | WR | $17 | 9 | After struggling with ankle troubles, White finished with 502 receiving yards and two TDs in five games. | |
47 | DeSean Jackson | WR | $16 | 10 | Jackson won't be the No. 1 in Washington, but he doesn't need a ton of targets to make an impact. | |
48 | Frank Gore | RB | $12 | 8 | Gore continues to play well despite his age, but he could be challenged by rookie Carlos Hyde. | |
49 | Ben Tate | RB | $12 | 4 | Like Gerhart, Tate earns a starting job for the first time, but two rookie backups could steal touches. | |
50 | Joique Bell | RB | $11 | 9 | Getting 250 touches isn't out of the question for Bell as he splits time with Reggie Bush. | |
51 | Chris Johnson | RB | $11 | 11 | Johnson takes his talents to New York. He has played in 93 of a possible 96 regular season games. | |
52 | Kendall Wright | WR | $14 | 9 | If Wright nears 140 targets again this year, expect his touchdowns to increase from the two he had last year. | |
53 | Torrey Smith | WR | $13 | 11 | Smith is underrated because of a fluky lack of touchdowns. Don't let that sway you from grabbing him. | |
54 | Percy Harvin | WR | $11 | 4 | If we knew Harvin would play a full 16 games, he'd probably be ranked 10 slots higher. | |
55 | Jeremy Maclin | WR | $10 | 7 | After missing all of last year with a torn ACL, Maclin returns as the No. 1 receiver in a very potent offense. | |
56 | Michael Floyd | WR | $9 | 4 | Floyd broke out with 1,041 yards and five scores last year. This could be the season he surpasses Larry Fitzgerald. | |
57 | Bishop Sankey | RB | $10 | 9 | Sankey is the lone rookie RB expected to start out of the gate behind an improved O-line in Tennessee. | |
58 | Trent Richardson | RB | $10 | 10 | After a forgettable 2013 season, Richardson looks to be more comfortable in Indianapolis. | |
59 | Julian Edelman | WR | $8 | 10 | Edelman should be higher in PPR leagues, but he will see fewer targets if Gronkowski and Vereen stay healthy. | |
60 | Cordarrelle Patterson | WR | $7 | 10 | There's no doubt Patterson is a dynamic player, but the Vikings need to find someone to get him the ball. | |
61 | Marques Colston | WR | $7 | 6 | Colston looks to be on the downside of his career, but he'll be a WR3 at worst playing with Drew Brees. | |
62 | Stevan Ridley | RB | $8 | 10 | Ridley will work the ground as Vereen handles most passing downs, but he has to fix his fumbling. | |
63 | Vernon Davis | TE | $11 | 8 | No holdout for Davis. Only Graham has averaged more fantasy points over the past three seasons. | |
64 | Mike Wallace | WR | $7 | 5 | Wallace was inconsistent in his first year in Miami, but remains the team's most talented offensive weapon. | |
65 | Reggie Wayne | WR | $7 | 10 | Wayne may be old, but you'd be foolish to bet against a guy whose bust in Canton is already being prepared. | |
66 | Emmanuel Sanders | WR | $7 | 12 | It might be possible to sleepwalk through 16 games as a receiver in Denver and still catch eight TDs. | |
67 | Ray Rice | RB | $8 | 11 | Despite a two-game suspension to start '14, Rice has been one of the best fantasy RBs over past three years. | |
68 | QB | $25 | 9 | If Golden Tate is the second receiver Stafford has always lacked, this could be his best year yet. | ||
69 | Steven Jackson | RB | $7 | 9 | Age hasn't been kind to Jackson. He's expected to be ready for the regular season after a hamstring injury. | |
70 | Matt Ryan | QB | $22 | 9 | With Julio Jones and Roddy White healthy, Ryan should bounce back from a disappointing 2013 campaign. | |
71 | T.Y. Hilton | WR | $6 | 10 | In order for Hilton to take the next step among WRs, Andrew Luck needs to do the same among QBs. | |
72 | Pierre Thomas | RB | $6 | 6 | Opportunity is there for Thomas with Sproles gone, but he's now being chased by three young RBs. | |
73 | Eric Decker | WR | $6 | 11 | Life will be much more challenging for Decker without Peyton Manning throwing him the ball. | |
74 | Terrance Williams | WR | $5 | 11 | With no one ahead of him on the depth chart other than Dez Bryant, now is Williams' time to break out. | |
75 | Lamar Miller | RB | $5 | 5 | If Moreno's knee doesn't heal, Miller will be the man in Miami. Your best bet will be to handcuff the two. | |
76 | QB | $21 | 10 | Brady will outperform his draft-day price if Rob Gronkowski can stay healthy this season | ||
77 | Jason Witten | TE | $10 | 11 | Still one of the best receiving weapons in the Cowboys' offense, which is now without Miles Austin. | |
78 | Nick Foles | QB | $19 | 7 | The most efficient quarterback last year, Foles could make the leap this season. | |
79 | Greg Olsen | TE | $8 | 12 | The University of Miami product gets tons of yardage, but he needs to score more touchdowns. | |
80 | Cecil Shorts | WR | $5 | 11 | It would be interesting to see where Shorts would be ranked if he were on any team but Jacksonville. | |
81 | Sammy Watkins | WR | $5 | 9 | Watkins was the best receiver in the draft by a comfortable margin. It's all up to EJ Manuel from here. | |
82 | Jordan Cameron | TE | $5 | 4 | Can he repeat his breakout season in this new offense -- without Josh Gordon? | |
83 | Andrew Luck | QB | $14 | 10 | Luck quite simply is not as good a fantasy quarterback as he is in real life. | |
84 | Jordan Reed | TE | $2 | 10 | Concussion problems ended Reed's chances of being the top rookie TE, but he could be the top sophomore. | |
85 | Maurice Jones-Drew | RB | $4 | 5 | In his first season out of Jacksonville, Jones-Drew will try to unseat the oft-injured/disappointing McFadden. | |
86 | Danny Woodhead | RB | $4 | 10 | Woodhead will have to convince the new OC in San Diego to get as many touches as last season. | |
87 | Dennis Pitta | TE | $1 | 11 | Looking for a rebound year, but coming back from a fractured and dislocated hip won't be easy on him. | |
88 | Golden Tate | WR | $5 | 9 | The Lions have long been searching for a receiver opposite Calvin Johnson. Tate may be their man. | |
89 | Hakeem Nicks | WR | $5 | 10 | Nicks could benefit from a new start with the Colts, but remember that he's third on the depth chart. | |
90 | Fred Jackson | RB | $4 | 9 | It's rare to see a 33-year-old running back excel, but he'll still get several carries alongside Spiller. | |
91 | DeAndre Hopkins | WR | $4 | 10 | If Ryan Fitzpatrick can rejuvenate the passing game, Hopkins could have the year many expected of him in '13. | |
92 | Bernard Pierce | RB | $3 | 11 | He should start first two games with Rice's suspension, but he's coming off a disappointing season. | |
93 | Darren Sproles | RB | $3 | 7 | He's a great receiving RB who will help replace the playmaking skills of the departed DeSean Jackson. | |
94 | DeAngelo Williams | RB | $3 | 12 | The lowest-ranked starting tailback, Williams will serve as a mediocre roster spot for you once again. | |
95 | Robert Griffin III | QB | $13 | 10 | Everything is there (receivers, new coach, healthy knee) for Griffin to erase the horrible memories of 2013. | |
96 | Cam Newton | QB | $12 | 12 | Given the dearth of weapons in the passing game, Newton is more dependent on his legs than ever. | |
97 | Riley Cooper | WR | $3 | 12 | Cooper had 835 yards and eight TDs last year, but much of that came in three games of 361 yards and six scores. | |
98 | QB | $10 | 11 | Despite all the potshots, Romo has been a QB1 on a points-per-game basis every year of his career. | ||
99 | Knowshon Moreno | RB | $3 | 5 | After arthroscopic knee surgery, Moreno looks to be losing ground to Miller in the race to be the starting RB. | |
100 | Chris Ivory | RB | $3 | 11 | If Chris Johnson falters in New York, Ivory will be there to scoop up the touches. | |
101 | Brandin Cooks | WR | $3 | 6 | Cooks landed in the best spot for a rookie receiver. He could generate starter-worthy numbers in New Orleans. | |
102 | James Jones | WR | $3 | 5 | Jones was always worth watching in GB, but he can be relegated to the dustbin now that he's with Oakland. | |
103 | WR | $3 | 7 | The Bucs drafted Evans in Round 1, teaming him up with fellow big WR Vincent Jackson. Lots of potential here. | ||
104 | Dwayne Bowe | WR | $3 | 6 | Bowe had a career low in receptions despite playing 15 games last year. His yards per catch average fell to 11.8. | |
105 | Jay Cutler | QB | $10 | 9 | Playing in the center of one of the league's best offenses, Cutler could finish the year as a top-five QB. | |
106 | Anquan Boldin | WR | $3 | 8 | Boldin had 85 catches for 1,179 yards and seven TDs last year, but his prospects are dimming with Crabtree healthy. | |
107 | Terrance West | RB | $3 | 4 | Coming from the small school of Towson, West's skills are ideal for what Cleveland is looking for on the ground. | |
108 | Justin Hunter | WR | $3 | 9 | Hunter, who's been compared to Alshon Jeffery, can be a huge red-zone weapon for Tennessee. | |
109 | Devonta Freeman | RB | $2 | 9 | With Steven Jackson already hampered by a hamstring injury, the rookie looks like a great mid-round sleeper. | |
110 | Kyle Rudolph | TE | $1 | 10 | Playing under offensive coordinator Norv Turner should be a good thing for the former Golden Domer. | |
111 | Philip Rivers | QB | $8 | 10 | Rivers enjoyed a resurgence in 2013, but he should still be considered a backup in 12-team leagues. | |
112 | Tre Mason | RB | $2 | 4 | The Rams plan on using the rookie as a change-of-pace running back behind sophomore Zac Stacy. | |
113 | Colin Kaepernick | QB | $8 | 8 | Kaepernick just doesn't do enough in the air to trust him as a regular fantasy starter just yet. | |
114 | DST | $5 | 4 | You'll have to move quick if you want the best DST over the past two years -- likely in Round 8 or earlier. | ||
115 | Darren McFadden | RB | $2 | 5 | If he's not injured, he's usually disappointing. Has started just 26 of 48 games over past three seasons. | |
116 | Josh Gordon | WR | $3 | 4 | The fantasy community will have to wait to see the punishment handed down to Gordon. | |
117 | Jarrett Boykin | WR | $2 | 9 | As the new No. 3 receiver in Green Bay, Boykin finds himself in a potentially lucrative spot. | |
118 | Marvin Jones | WR | $2 | 4 | Cincinnati loves to throw the ball, though that impulse could be muted with Hue Jackson at the helm. | |
119 | Greg Jennings | WR | $2 | 10 | At this point of his career, Jennings is no more than depth at the receiver position for fantasy owners. | |
120 | Ben Roethlisberger | QB | $7 | 12 | Big Ben is playing with a top WR in Antonio Brown, and could outperform projections if Le'Veon Bell steps up. | |
121 | Brian Hartline | WR | $2 | 5 | Hartline had more than 1,000 yards last year, but he caught just four TDs. His ceiling is no higher than that. | |
122 | Jeremy Hill | RB | $2 | 4 | Hill could see goal-line work for the Bengals as the door closes on BenJarvus Green-Ellis. | |
123 | Russell Wilson | QB | $7 | 4 | Wilson is a perfect fit for Seattle in real life, but that comes at the expense of his fantasy value. | |
124 | Markus Wheaton | WR | $2 | 12 | Wheaton steps up alongside Antonio Brown to start in Pittsburgh with Emmanuel Sanders in Denver. | |
125 | Mark Ingram | RB | $2 | 6 | Ingram has broken many fantasy owners' hearts, but that could change as he enters a contract season. | |
126 | Andre Brown | RB | $2 | 10 | Brown inherits the backup job behind Arian Foster, who's coming off of back surgery. | |
127 | Kenny Stills | WR | $2 | 6 | Stills never quite got going last year, but he should be on the field for a whole lot more snaps this season. | |
128 | Martellus Bennett | TE | $1 | 9 | In Chicago alongside Marshall and Jeffery, Bennett turns this passing offense into triple towers. | |
129 | Tavon Austin | WR | $2 | 4 | The Rams never figured out how to properly use Austin last year. The talent remains, but don't use a high pick. | |
130 | Charles Clay | TE | $1 | 5 | Yet another tight end coming off a breakout season, Clay came through after Dustin Keller injured his knee. | |
131 | Rueben Randle | WR | $2 | 8 | Randle has sleeper potential, given that he racked up 611 yards and six TDs on a struggling Giants team in '13. | |
132 | TE | $0 | 7 | Should blow past Celek and become a viable fantasy player in his sophomore season with Chip Kelly's Eagles. | ||
133 | Kelvin Benjamin | WR | $2 | 12 | Benjamin is going to be responsible for carrying the Carolina receivers, which should result in a lot of targets. | |
134 | Carlos Hyde | RB | $2 | 8 | Rookie out of Ohio State was considered the top back entering the draft, will work behind Gore. | |
135 | Khiry Robinson | RB | $2 | 6 | Many expect him to overtake Ingram -- and possibly Thomas -- on Saints' depth chart. | |
136 | Jordan Matthews | WR | $2 | 7 | The rookie Matthews will be given every opportunity to be the No. 3 receiver in Philadelphia's potent offense. | |
137 | Danny Amendola | WR | $2 | 10 | Sure, Amendola is in a great spot with the Patriots, but how can any fantasy owners expect him to stay healthy? | |
138 | Christine Michael | RB | $1 | 4 | Battling Knile Davis as top handcuff honors, the super sophomore will be much more involved in 2014. | |
139 | Shonn Greene | RB | $1 | 9 | If rookie Bishop Sankey can't handle starting, Greene will slowly move in to steal the starting position. | |
140 | Jonathan Stewart | RB | $1 | 12 | Backing up the lowest-ranked starting tailback gives Stewart some value, but not much. | |
141 | LeGarrette Blount | RB | $1 | 12 | After a great second-half of 2013, Blount signs to back up Bell in Pittsburgh. | |
142 | Andy Dalton | QB | $6 | 4 | Dalton always seems to follow a huge game with two duds. He'd be five spots higher if he had any consistency. | |
143 | Eli Manning | QB | $5 | 8 | Manning is clearly a fantasy backup at this point, but there's some solid talent on the Giants offense. | |
144 | Steve Smith | WR | $2 | 11 | Smith can still stretch the field deep, and his new QB, Joe Flacco, has always been able to throw a pretty deep ball. | |
145 | Knile Davis | RB | $1 | 6 | Expected to get more work behind top RB Charles in his sophomore year. The top handcuff for 2014? | |
146 | Ryan Tannehill | QB | $5 | 5 | Tannehill showed marked improvement last year. Expect him to take another step in his development. | |
147 | Ladarius Green | TE | $0 | 10 | Green should officially overtake Gates this season -- in fantasy if not on the depth chart -- with his big-play ability. | |
148 | Steve Johnson | WR | $2 | 8 | The consistently underwhelming Johnson has a new home, but that's unlikely to boost his fantasy value. | |
149 | Josh McCown | QB | $5 | 7 | McCown will have trouble repeating last year's magic without Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery. | |
150 | Donald Brown | RB | $1 | 10 | Brown is waiting in the wings to replace either Mathews or Woodhead if one gets injured. | |
151 | S.F. 49ers | DST | $3 | 8 | Despite losing linebackers Bowman and Aldon Smith for a bit, this DST remains one of the best. | |
152 | Sam Bradford | QB | $4 | 4 | Was quietly having a nice 2013 season (1,687 yards, 14 TDs in seven games) before suffering a torn ACL. | |
153 | DST | $3 | 4 | Returning injured players stock an already formidable defensive unit in Cincinnati. | ||
154 | DST | $3 | 12 | Carolina's devastating pass rush should compensate for an inexperienced secondary. | ||
155 | Carson Palmer | QB | $4 | 4 | Palmer has good weapons in Larry Fitzgerald, Michael Floyd and Andre Ellington. Upside aplenty. | |
156 | EJ Manuel | QB | $4 | 9 | The Bills traded up to get Manuel a top-flight weapon in Sammy Watkins. Now the onus is on him. | |
157 | St. Louis Rams | DST | $3 | 4 | A stacked defense, led by Laurinaitis, Long and Quinn, paired with Tavon Austin as their return man. | |
158 | Aaron Dobson | WR | $2 | 10 | The only sure things in NE are Gronkowski and Edelman. Someone will have to step up, and it could be Dobson. | |
159 | Cody Latimer | WR | $2 | 4 | Latimer may not get a shot until later in the year, but he's a great guy to draft and stash given that he's in Denver. | |
160 | Ahmad Bradshaw | RB | $1 | 10 | All healed from last season's neck injury, Bradshaw could compete for more work if Richardson disappoints. | |
161 | Odell Beckham Jr. | WR | $2 | 8 | With plenty of competition on the depth chart behind Cruz, Beckham will have to prove himself in training camp. | |
162 | Joe Flacco | QB | $3 | 11 | Flacco now has two receivers (Torrey Smith, Steve Smith) that can take advantage of his big arm. | |
163 | Rod Streater | WR | $2 | 5 | Streater should start opposite James Jones in Oakland, but the Raiders' passing game leaves a lot to be desired. | |
164 | Lance Dunbar | RB | $1 | 11 | The dynamic running back could see time even if Cowboys starter DeMarco Murray never gets injured. | |
165 | Heath Miller | TE | $0 | 12 | Miller was sidelined with a knee injury in 2013, but he's one of Roethisberger's favorite targets in the end zone. | |
166 | DST | $2 | 4 | Adding DeMarcus Ware and Aqib Talib should help when foes have to go to the air to catch up against Peyton. | ||
167 | DST | $2 | 4 | Yet another excellent defense/special teams unit from the NFC West, the Cardinals do a little bit of everything well. | ||
168 | Jared Cook | TE | $0 | 4 | Cook is a prime breakout candidate after his first season in St. Louis. A healthy Sam Bradford should help him out. | |
169 | Brandon LaFell | WR | $2 | 10 | You could do worse than taking a chance on a guy on the Patriots offense this late in your draft. | |
170 | Andre Williams | RB | $1 | 8 | Williams started the preseason with a touchdown run, and he should see regular season goal-line work, too. | |
171 | Robert Woods | WR | $2 | 9 | The second-year man is another favorite sleeper after catching 40 passes for 587 yards and three TDs in '13. | |
172 | N.E. Patriots | DST | $2 | 10 | Belichick brings in Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner for the secondary, as stud players return from injury. | |
173 | Miles Austin | WR | $1 | 4 | So much of football is about opportunity, and Austin will have that in Cleveland. | |
174 | Denarius Moore | WR | $1 | 5 | Moore has slid down to No. 3 on the Oakland depth chart, making him essentially a non-factor in leagues. | |
175 | Antonio Gates | TE | $0 | 10 | Formerly one of the best tight ends in fantasy, Gates is now going to be a guy that shines every now and again. | |
176 | Harry Douglas | WR | $1 | 9 | Douglas had a cup of coffee with owners last year, but with Jones and White healthy, that's unlikely in '14. | |
177 | Doug Baldwin | WR | $1 | 4 | Baldwin figures to be the No. 2 receiver in Seattle, trailing only the injury-prone Percy Harvin. Sleeper alert. | |
178 | Alex Smith | QB | $3 | 6 | Smith remains the poster boy for the term "game manager." That isn't a good thing in fantasy leagues. | |
179 | Marqise Lee | WR | $1 | 11 | Lee is definitely a cut below his fellow rookie receivers, and being in Jacksonville only makes it worse. | |
180 | Roy Helu | RB | $0 | 10 | Helu is better in the passing game than Morris, but has to earn more touches in Gruden's offense. | |
181 | Stepfan Taylor | RB | $0 | 4 | If skeptics are right about Ellington's ability to work a full load, Taylor will be waiting in the wings. | |
182 | Andrew Hawkins | WR | $1 | 4 | Hawkins had a mini-run of fantasy relevance with the Bengals in 2012, but that petered out last season. | |
183 | DST | $1 | 11 | While this is an aging unit, it should score more often than it did in 2013. | ||
184 | DST | $1 | 6 | Like the Ravens, the Chiefs are regressing back to the mean, which means fewer defensive touchdowns. | ||
185 | James Starks | RB | $0 | 9 | An early retirement of Johnathan Franklin (neck injury) makes Starks' the likely backup to Lacy. | |
186 | Johnny Manziel | QB | $3 | 4 | Manziel is the upside play in Cleveland, but Brian Hoyer is likely to get the first shot. | |
187 | Jake Locker | QB | $3 | 9 | If Locker can stay healthy, he can be a fantasy weapon. That has proven to be a big if. | |
188 | Matt Prater | K | $2 | 4 | He may not get another 75 extra points this year, but he was also 25-for-26 on field goal attempts. | |
189 | C.J. Anderson | RB | $0 | 4 | If Ball can't produce in his second season, the Broncos might go with the bowling ball-like Anderson. | |
190 | Eric Ebron | TE | $0 | 9 | The rookie will eventually become one of Stafford's favorite targets, but he'll likely struggle early on. | |
191 | Bryce Brown | RB | $0 | 9 | Brown was brought in this offseason as the possible future, as Spiller and Jackson enter contract years. | |
192 | Delanie Walker | TE | $0 | 9 | Locker is healthy (for now), and the Titans are hoping Walker and Justin Hunter can become end-zone targets. | |
193 | Stephen Gostkowski | K | $2 | 10 | As rock solid as they come -- he has led the league in scoring each of the last two years. | |
194 | Dexter McCluster | WR | $1 | 9 | McCluster can bring a new dynamic to the Tennessee offense, but he's only a viable option in deeper leagues. | |
195 | WR | $1 | 9 | Williams has been an every-other-year guy in his four NFL seasons. Give him a shot if you believe in that sort of stuff. | ||
196 | Steven Hauschka | K | $2 | 4 | Hauschka's 94.3-percent success rate last year was second to Matt Prater's, but he attempted nine more FGs. | |
197 | Latavius Murray | RB | $0 | 5 | Murray sits behind Jones-Drew and McFadden, both of whom are incredibly inconsistent. | |
198 | Tyler Eifert | TE | $0 | 4 | Another second-year tight end, Eifert should receive more attention now in a new offense. | |
199 | Dwayne Allen | TE | $0 | 10 | Allen's coming back from a hip injury that ended his 2013 after Week 1. He should be one of Luck's top targets. | |
200 | Kenbrell Thompkins | WR | $1 | 10 | Thompkins was everybody's favorite sleeper last year. Monitor his use in the exhibition games. | |
201 | Charles Sims | RB | $0 | 7 | The Buccaneers drafted him early in the third round to work passing downs in a new offense. | |
202 | Jerricho Cotchery | WR | $1 | 12 | Someone has to catch passes in Carolina, right? Cotchery, who had 10 TDs last year, has sneaky value. | |
203 | James White | RB | $0 | 10 | White could be auditioning this season to be top back next season, as Ridley and Vereen are in contract years. | |
204 | Justin Tucker | K | $2 | 11 | Tucker has a big leg (he made a 61-yarder last year), and connected on 92.7 percent of his field goal attempts. | |
205 | DST | $1 | 7 | Lovie Smith returns to town ready to help a young squad improve from average last season. | ||
206 | Dan Bailey | K | $2 | 11 | Bailey is remarkably consistent, having finished in the top 10 each of the last three seasons. | |
207 | Teddy Bridgewater | QB | $3 | 10 | Bridgewater, not Manziel, is the rookie quarterback that you want to have on your team. | |
208 | Jordan Todman | RB | $0 | 11 | Todman is set to handle backup duties behind Gerhart in Jacksonville, but he may see some game action. | |
209 | Geno Smith | QB | $2 | 11 | Smith appears to be the favorite for the Jets' job, yet remains no more than a backup in fantasy leagues. | |
210 | Malcom Floyd | WR | $1 | 10 | Talent has never been a question for Floyd, but his health is questionable season after season. | |
211 | DST | $1 | 4 | Cornerback Joe Haden headlines this defense, but it'll be on the field a lot again, it seems. | ||
212 | Phil Dawson | K | $1 | 8 | Dawson just needed to get himself out of Cleveland to become relevant to fantasy owners. | |
213 | Matt Schaub | QB | $2 | 5 | Schaub needed a change of scenery more than any other QB in the league, but Oakland is not the ideal spot. | |
214 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | QB | $2 | 10 | Fitzpatrick has a little bit of deep sleeper buzz thanks to Andre Johnson, DeAndre Hopkins and Arian Foster. | |
215 | Isaiah Crowell | RB | $0 | 4 | The 2011 SEC Freshman of the Year has talent, and he just needs to take advantage of opportunities. | |
216 | Blair Walsh | K | $1 | 10 | Walsh didn't replicate his rookie success, but he still drilled 26-of-30 field goal attempts last year. | |
217 | Mike Tolbert | RB | $0 | 12 | The more things change, the more thay stay the same as Tolbert plays FB for Williams and Stewart. | |
218 | Matt Bryant | K | $1 | 9 | With the Atlanta offense fully healthy, Bryant should once again be a fantasy starter. | |
219 | Kenny Britt | WR | $1 | 4 | If you're inclined to take a shot on a receiver at this stage of the draft, go with someone as talented as Britt. | |
220 | Ka'Deem Carey | RB | $0 | 9 | Forte was one of the most used RBs last season, and Carey should get a chance to give him a breather. | |
221 | DST | $0 | 10 | No. 1 overall draft pick Jadeveon Clowney joins J.J. Watt to possibly make the best pass-rushing tandem in years. | ||
222 | Alex Henery | K | $1 | 7 | Despite the success of the Eagles offense, Henery ranked 19th among kickers in '13, missing five of 28 FG attempts. | |
223 | Garrett Graham | TE | $0 | 10 | With Owen Daniels out of town and three shaky QBs on the roster, Graham could see a lot of check-downs. | |
224 | Jace Amaro | TE | $0 | 11 | The rookie will have to beat out Jeff Cumberland (not difficult) and score some TDs for the Jets (difficult). | |
225 | Nick Novak | K | $1 | 10 | Novak rode a resurgent San Diego offense to the third-most fantasy points among kickers a season ago. | |
226 | Nate Washington | WR | $1 | 9 | Washington will be just about the most boring pick in any draft in which he is selected. | |
227 | Jacquizz Rodgers | RB | $0 | 9 | With just under 3.7 yards per carry in his career, Rodgers might lose Falcons' backup gig to Freeman. | |
228 | Marlon Brown | WR | $1 | 11 | Brown had seven touchdowns last year, but his value takes a big hit with Steve Smith in town. | |
229 | BenJarvus Green-Ellis | RB | $0 | 4 | Cincinnati drafted rookie Jeremy Hill to replace Green-Ellis on short yardage attacks. | |
230 | Lache Seastrunk | RB | $0 | 10 | The rookie out of Baylor could work his way up to be the top backup behind Morris in Washington. | |
231 | Mason Crosby | K | $1 | 9 | Crosby bounced back from a miserable 2012 season, and will always be a top option so long as he's in Green Bay. | |
232 | Chris Givens | WR | $1 | 4 | There are too many No. 3/4 receivers in St. Louis, and Givens doesn't have a unique talent to distinguish himself. | |
233 | Coby Fleener | TE | $0 | 10 | Luck's teammate at Stanford had some good games, but he really hasn't progressed as we all had hoped. | |
234 | Marcus Lattimore | RB | $0 | 8 | Still working his way back from a horrific college knee injury, it remains to be seen what he can offer in 2014. | |
235 | Shayne Graham | K | $1 | 6 | The Saints' kicker will always be an attractive fantasy option with Drew Brees in town. | |
236 | Michael Vick | QB | $1 | 11 | Vick is always tempting, but he's No. 2 on the depth chart and, at 34 years old, is a huge injury risk. | |
237 | Marquess Wilson | WR | $1 | 9 | Wilson is worth considering in very deep leagues thanks to the high-powered Chicago passing game. | |
238 | Jeremy Kerley | WR | $1 | 11 | Kerley should start opposite Eric Decker and, at 25 years old, he still has plenty of room to grow. | |
239 | Brian Hoyer | QB | $1 | 4 | Hoyer played well in three games before tearing his ACL. Don't assume Manziel will start in Cleveland. | |
240 | Jerick McKinnon | WR | $1 | 10 | Patterson and Jennings are the starters, but McKinnon can move up to No. 3 with a strong training camp. | |
241 | Jerrel Jernigan | WR | $1 | 8 | Jernigan finished the season with a flourish, catching 19 of 27 targets for 237 yards and two touchdowns. | |
242 | Austin Seferian-Jenkins | TE | $0 | 7 | The big man will try to be Josh McCown's new Martellus Bennett in Tampa Bay. Expect late-season progress. | |
243 | Marcel Reece | RB | $0 | 5 | Reece will work as the fullback in Oakland's offense once again and get some use in the passing game. | |
244 | Da'Rick Rogers | WR | $1 | 10 | With Hilton, Wayne and Nicks ahead of him, Rogers does not warrant fantasy owners' attention on draft day. | |
245 | Andre Roberts | WR | $1 | 10 | Whoever emerges as the No. 3 receiver in Washington could have some value, and Roberts is the favorite. | |
246 | Jermaine Kearse | WR | $1 | 4 | Kearse benefits from a lack of receiving options in Seattle, which should help him take root as the No. 3 receiver. | |
247 | Chris Polk | RB | $0 | 7 | Polk sits third on the depth chart behind McCoy and Sproles, but loses Bryce Brown. | |
248 | Brandon Bolden | RB | $0 | 10 | Bolden played well last season, but drafting James White likely pushes Bolden to fourth on the depth chart. | |
249 | Robert Turbin | RB | $0 | 4 | With Lynch and Michael ahead of him, Turbin needs an injury or two to become fantasy worthy. | |
250 | Davante Adams | WR | $1 | 9 | This late in your draft, you might as well take a shot on a guy who plays in one of the league's best offenses. | |
251 | Nate Burleson | WR | $1 | 4 | Regardless of what happens with Josh Gordon, Burleson carries scant fantasy value into the season. | |
252 | Marcedes Lewis | TE | $0 | 11 | The veteran is on the downside of his career, but he's still one of Jacksonville's best bets near the goal line. | |
253 | Donnie Avery | WR | $1 | 6 | It's hard to trust anyone in the K.C. passing game, making Avery someone owners should ignore on draft day | |
254 | Eddie Royal | WR | $1 | 10 | Royal had a burst of fantasy value last year that evaporated quickly. He isn't significant in fantasy leagues. | |
255 | Scott Chandler | TE | $0 | 9 | Bills receivers, including Chandler, won't be great fantasy options until E.J. Manuel becomes more consistent. | |
256 | Levine Toilolo | TE | $0 | 9 | Taking over for Tony Gonzalez can't be easy, but the Falcons should work the 6-foot-8 Toilolo into the offense. | |
257 | Daniel Thomas | RB | $0 | 5 | Lost opportunities finally caught up with Thomas as he's shoved down the depth chart. | |
258 | Robbie Gould | K | $1 | 9 | Gould has added some range as he has gotten older, and is now tied to one of the league's best offenses. | |
259 | Bobby Rainey | RB | $0 | 7 | After totaling 566 rushing yards and five touchdowns last season, Rainey is now just a backup again. | |
260 | TE | $0 | 6 | After missing '13 after knee microfracture surgery, Kelce will have a freshman's body with a sophomore's brain. | ||
261 | Andrew Quarless | TE | $0 | 9 | Not known for being a great receiver, Quarless will do his best to replace Jermichael Finley's talent. | |
262 | Mohamed Sanu | WR | $1 | 4 | Sanu has the size to be a weapon for Andy Dalton, but he has been passed by Marvin Jones on the depth chart. | |
263 | Denard Robinson | RB | $0 | 11 | Robinson impressed in his first season as a tailback, but he remains third on the Jaguars' depth chart. | |
264 | DST | $0 | 5 | DE Cameron Wake remains one of the few defensive stars, making this unit good in certain matchups. | ||
265 | Ryan Williams | RB | $0 | 11 | Murray is often injured, and the Cowboys don't have much experience lined up behind him. | |
266 | Joseph Randle | RB | $0 | 11 | Randle underwhelmed in his 2013 audition and now sits at the bottom of the depth chart in Indianapolis. | |
267 | QB | $1 | 5 | The Raiders drafted Carr to be their quarterback of the future. Alas, that future does not begin in 2014. | ||
268 | Matt Cassel | QB | $1 | 10 | Cassel may begin the year as the starter, but the Teddy Bridgewater clock is ticking very loudly. | |
269 | Darrius Heyward-Bey | WR | $1 | 12 | Heyward-Bey is part of a group of potential No. 3 receivers for the Steelers, but it's hard to believe in him. | |
270 | DST | $0 | 12 | After adding some youth, this unit is a great streaming option to start the season. | ||
271 | Mike James | RB | $0 | 7 | James sparkled in starts last year after Martin went down, but he resumes his "forgotten" status in 2014. | |
272 | Ryan Succop | K | $1 | 6 | Succop made fewer than 80 percent of his attempts last year and really struggled from distance. | |
273 | Jonathan Dwyer | RB | $0 | 4 | After four seasons in Pittsburgh, Dwyer rejoins Bruce Arians in the desert as a backup running back again. | |
274 | Storm Johnson | RB | $0 | 11 | Johnson's a complete back without outstanding attributes who rejoins former UCF teammate Blake Bortles. | |
275 | Tim Wright | TE | $0 | 7 | An over-achieving rookie season was met with the Bucs signing Brandon Myers and drafting Seferian-Jenkins. | |
276 | Lance Moore | WR | $1 | 12 | Moore's marginal fantasy value was always based on his presence in New Orleans. Now in Pittsburgh, take a pass. | |
277 | DST | $0 | 9 | Bringing in Jared Allen and Lamarr Houston should help this defense return to at least average. | ||
278 | Dri Archer | RB | $0 | 12 | Archer ran a 4.26 at the NFL combine and likely ranks as one of the fastest men in the league. | |
279 | Martavis Bryant | WR | $1 | 12 | The Steelers drafted Bryant out of Clemson in the fourth round this year. He's a guy to watch in training camp. | |
280 | Allen Robinson | WR | $1 | 11 | Based on the fact that someone has to catch passes in Jacksonville, Robinson could be worth a late pick. | |
281 | Owen Daniels | TE | $0 | 11 | Daniels is back with Gary Kubiak, who will run the offense in Baltimore, but he's second behind Pitta. | |
282 | DST | $0 | 9 | Second only to the Panthers, the Bills recorded 57 sacks in 2013. | ||
283 | Adam Vinatieri | K | $1 | 10 | At 41 years old, Vinatieri still has it. He made 35 field goals in 2013. | |
284 | DST | $0 | 6 | The Saints added Jairus Byrd and Champ Bailey to an already solid pass defense for 2014. | ||
285 | Graham Gano | K | $1 | 12 | Gano had a strong 2013 season, making 24-of-27 field goal attempts, including six from beyond 50. | |
286 | Connor Barth | K | $1 | 7 | Barth, who missed last year with a torn Achilles, made nine field goals of at least 50 yards in 2012. | |
287 | Benny Cunningham | RB | $0 | 4 | There's too much talent ahead of Cunningham in St. Louis for him to make a fantasy impact. | |
288 | Chad Henne | QB | $1 | 11 | Henne is merely keeping the seat warm for rookie QB Blake Bortles in Jacksonville. | |
289 | Blake Bortles | QB | $1 | 11 | Bortles should be starting in Jacksonville at some point, but that's not an offense in which owners should invest. | |
290 | Jermaine Gresham | TE | $0 | 4 | It's a contract season for Gresham, who will likely give way to second-year man Eifert in terms of targets. | |
291 | Mychal Rivera | TE | $0 | 5 | Keep an eye on Rivera, who after a QB carousel in 2013 now gets TE-friendly Matt Schaub throwing to him. | |
292 | Brandon Pettigrew | TE | $0 | 9 | The Lions' selection of Ebron in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft tells Pettigrew all he needs to know. | |
293 | Jacoby Jones | WR | $1 | 11 | Jones has never had a season with at least 600 yards and has reached 50 receptions just once. | |
294 | Bilal Powell | RB | $0 | 11 | Powell gets pushed further down the depth chart after the Jets signed Chris Johnson. | |
295 | Jermichael Finley | N/A | TE | $0 | N/A | Another player coming off of a major neck injury, Finley needs to find a team before a fantasy team finds him. |
296 | Travaris Cadet | RB | $0 | 6 | Third-year man out of App. State could pick up some of touches formerly going to Sproles. | |
297 | Ronnie Hillman | RB | $0 | 4 | Once had a chance at starting, but couldn't protect Peyton Manning, and that's Rule No. 1 for Broncos RBs. | |
298 | Brian Quick | WR | $1 | 4 | Quick's competition at wide receiver in St. Louis isn't exactly stiff, so he could become fantasy-relevant. | |
299 | Ace Sanders | WR | $1 | 11 | The Jacksonville receiving corps is muddled, and that could create an opportunity for Sanders. | |
300 | DuJuan Harris | RB | $0 | 9 | Harris is third behind Lacy and Starks, and will likely need an injury to be relevant in most leagues. |