Top-50 for 2010 (Updated)

I aim to update my 2010 fantasy football rankings every couple weeks this offseason, and my last entry came on January 19. Here is my latest top-50:

(Note: The lines to break up the monotony and to show round references for 12-team fantasy leagues.)

1. Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings
2. Chris Johnson, RB, Titans
3. Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jaguars
4. Ray Rice, RB, Ravens
5. Michael Turner, RB, Falcons
6. Frank Gore, RB, 49ers
7. DeAngelo Williams, RB, Panthers
8. Steven Jackson, RB, Rams
9. Andre Johnson, WR, Texans
10. Drew Brees, QB, Saints
11. Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals
12. Reggie Wayne, WR, Colts

—————————–Round 1/2

13. Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Steelers
14. Cedric Benson, RB, Bengals
15. Peyton Manning, QB, Colts
16. Jamaal Charles, RB, Chiefs
17. Randy Moss, WR, Patriots
18. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
19. Roddy White, WR, Falcons
20. Calvin Johnson, WR, Lions
21. Matt Forte, RB, Bears
22. Vincent Jackson, WR, Chargers
23. Marques Colston, WR, Saints
24. Ryan Grant, RB, Packers

—————————–Round 2/3

25. Miles Austin, WR, Cowboys
26. Knowshon Moreno, RB, Broncos
27. DeSean Jackson, WR, Eagles
28. Brandon Marshall, WR, Broncos
29. Greg Jennings, WR, Packers
30. Shonn Greene, RB, Jets
31. Chris Wells, RB, Cardinals
32. Santonio Holmes, WR, Steelers
33. Sidney Rice, WR, Vikings
34. Ronnie Brown, RB, Dolphins
35. Jonathan Stewart, RB, Panthers
36. Tom Brady, QB, Patriots

—————————–Round 3/4

37. Philip Rivers, QB, Chargers
38. Joseph Addai, RB, Colts
39. Matt Schaub, QB, Texans
40. Steve Smith, WR, Panthers
41. Dallas Clark, TE, Colts
42. Vernon Davis, TE, 49ers
43. Antonio Gates, TE, Chargers
44. Chad Ochocinco, WR, Bengals
45. Steve Smith, WR, Giants
46. Brandon Jacobs, RB, Giants
47. Thomas Jones, RB, Jets
48. Jerome Harrison, RB, Browns

—————————–Round 4/5

49. Anquan Boldin, WR, Cardinals
50. Clinton Portis, RB, Redskins

In: Greene, Harrison
Out: Pierre Thomas, LeSean McCoy
On Hold: Brett Favre (retire?), Wes Welker (ACL), LaDainian Tomlinson, Brian Westbrook

Note 1: I’m sticking by my high ranking on DeAngelo even though a lot of experts have him outside their top-10. He was a stud over the first 10 games of 2009 (i.e. before injuries hit), and people seem to overlook the fact that Stewart underwent surgery on his Achilles tendon. The backup is obviously talented, but he has yet to show he can stay healthy.

Note 2: I’ve seen the light on Greene (thanks Rick), and I’ve taken a baby step towards accepting Harrison. I do still believe that T. Jones can and will be an effective back no matter what uniform he wears in 2010.

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