2008 Fantasy Football Player Profile-Jay Cutler
QB Jay Cutler, Denver Broncos
2007 Stats: 3497 passing yards, 21 total TDs, 14 INTs
Projected 2008 Stats: 3887 passing yards, 23 total TDs, 13 INTs
Projected Fantasy Round: 7th Round
Quarterbacks to be picked ahead of Jay Cutler: Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Tony Romo, etc.
Fantasy Outlook:
Why you should draft Jay Cutler: Last season, Cutler had nine games where he threw for at least 230 yards, including twice over 300 yards. In addition, he passed for multiple touchdowns in five contests, and he had six games where he didn’t throw a single interception.
Why you may want to stay away from drafting Jay Cutler: In 2007, Cutler had four games where he threw multiple interceptions, and he had four contests where he failed to throw a touchdown pass. Cutler has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, which could present some stamina issues.
Bottom Line: Cutler will play through the diabetes, and he should have a solid 2008 campaign. Therefore, he should be viewed as a solid No.2, teetering on lower tier No. 1 quarterback, in fantasy.
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2008 Fantasy Football Player Profile-Roy Williams
WR Roy Williams, Detroit Lions
2007 Stats: 63 receptions, 836 receiving yards, 5 TDs
Projected 2008 Stats: 75 receptions, 1155 receiving yards, 8 TDs
Projected Fantasy Round: 4th Round
Wide Receivers to be picked ahead of Roy Williams: Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Reggie Wayne, etc.
Fantasy Outlook:
Why you should draft Roy Williams: Over the last two seasons, Williams has averaged 1073 receiving yards and six touchdowns. In 2007, Williams had three games (out of the 12) where he had triple figures in receiving yards, including once over 200 yards.
Why you may want to stay away from drafting Roy Williams: In his four year career, Williams has only had one season where he has been able to play in all 16 games. Furthermore, Williams is a very hot and cold player as he showcased in 2007 by having one game with 204 receiving yards, and then six games (out of 12) where he was held under 50 receiving yards.
Bottom Line: Williams comes with a buyers beware when you draft him as he will rack up huge fantasy numbers one week and then disappear the next. Consequently, he should be viewed as a lower tier No.1 wide receiver in fantasy.
2008 Fantasy Football Player Profile-Clinton Portis
RB Clinton Portis, Washington Redskins
2007 Stats: 1262 rushing yards, 389 receiving yards, 11 total TDs
Projected 2008 Stats: 1177 rushing yards, 305 receiving yards, 12 total TDs
Projected Fantasy Round: 2nd Round
Running backs to be picked ahead of Clinton Portis: LaDainian Tomlinson, Adrian Peterson, Joseph Addai, etc.
Fantasy Outlook:
Why you should draft Clinton Portis: If you were to discount his injury plagued 2006 season, Portis in his career is averaging 1438 rushing yards and 12 total touchdowns per year. Last season, Portis had five games where he was given at least 25 carries, and he eclipsed triple digits in rushing yards in four of those contests.
Why you may want to stay away from drafting Clinton Portis: In 2007, Portis was held under 70 rushing yards in nine games, and he failed to score a touchdown in seven contests. In addition, Portis averaged just 3.9 yards per carry, which is a far cry from his first two seasons of 5.5 yards.
Bottom Line: Portis hasn’t looked 100 percent healthy the last two seasons, which has led to a dip in his production. However, he has demonstrated that he can still put up big numbers when given enough carries. Portis should be viewed as a No. 1 running back in fantasy with the ability to be in the upper tier of backs, but he can also be in the lower tier if he can’t stay healthy.
2008 Fantasy Football Player Profile-Greg Jennings
WR Greg Jennings, Green Bay Packers
2007 Stats: 53 receptions, 920 receiving yards, 12 TDs
Projected 2008 Stats: 74 receptions, 1001 receiving yards, 12 TDs
Projected Fantasy Round: 4th Round
Wide Receivers to be picked ahead of Greg Jennings: Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Reggie Wayne, etc.
Fantasy Outlook:
Why you should draft Greg Jennings: Last season, there were only three games that Jennings played in where he failed to haul in a touchdown. Jennings averaged over 17 yards per reception, and he had at least 60 receiving yards in nine games.
Why you may want to stay away from drafting Greg Jennings: Jennings will no longer benefit from having Brett Favre as his quarterback, which could mean a dip in his production. In 2007, Jennings only hit the triple figures in receiving yards in two games, and he has already missed five games in his two year career.
Bottom Line: Jennings has a nose for the end zone, which automatically adds value in fantasy football. Jennings should be viewed as a solid No.1 wide receiver, but without an established quarterback to get him the ball, he is a moderate risk as a third or fourth round pick.
2008 Fantasy Football Player Profile-Joseph Addai
RB Joseph Addai, Indianapolis Colts
2007 Stats: 1072 rushing yards, 364 receiving yards, 15 total TDs
Projected 2008 Stats: 1193 rushing yards, 401 receiving yards, 19 total TDs
Projected Fantasy Round: 1st Round
Running backs to be picked ahead of Joseph Addai: LaDainian Tomlinson and Adrian Peterson
Fantasy Outlook:
Why you should draft Joseph Addai: In his two year career, Addai has averaged over 1075 rushing yards and nearly 12 total touchdowns per season. Last season, Addai had at least 15 carries in 11 games, and he also eclipsed the century mark in rushing yards in four contests.
Why you may want to stay away from drafting Joseph Addai: In 2007, Addai was held to less than 50 rushing yards six times, including the last four games. Additionally, Addai was unable to dent the scoreboard with a rushing touchdown in six games, which is not on par with the elite fantasy running backs.
Bottom Line: In Week 9, Addai showed his fantasy worth by rushing for 112 yards, while adding 114 yards in the receiving game. Since the Colts have such a potent pass offense, sometimes Addai gets lost in the shuffle. However, when they opt to utilize Addai, he wastes little time to show why he is a No.1 running back in fantasy.
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