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Fantasy Football Keeper/Dynasty K Rankings for 2011

Last updated: February 10, 2011

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues with standard scoring systems.

Other positions: QB | RB | WR | TE | K | IDP

1. Mason Crosby, Packers
Value score: 97

No danger of losing his job. Plays on a top-flight offense. Big leg. The only knock on Crosby is that he plays in the elements. Wind and snow can be a factor late in the season, but it’s not enough to knock him out of top spot.

2. Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots
Value score: 96

Pretty much in the same situation as Crosby.

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Fantasy Football Keeper/Dynasty TE Rankings for 2011

Last updated: January 26, 2011

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues with standard scoring systems.

Other positions: QB | RB | WR | TE | K | IDP

1. Antonio Gates, Chargers
Value score: 98

Gates is the equivalent of an elite wide receiver. Yes, he misses time due to injuries. So do many others on this list. When he’s on the field, Gates’ value surpasses everyone else at the tight end position.

2. Dallas Clark, Colts
Value score: 96

The Colts really missed Dallas Clark in 2010. Jacob Tamme filled in admirably, but he can’t replace everything that Clark does. Expect a full recovery for Peyton Manning’s favorite target and a return to his 2009 level of production.
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Fantasy Football Keeper/Dynasty WR Rankings for 2011

Last updated: February 23, 2011

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues with standard scoring systems.

Other positions: QB | RB | WR | TE | K | IDP


1. Calvin Johnson, Lions
Value score: 99

Players like Calvin Johnson aren’t supposed to exist. He has the height of a basketball player but he runs with the fluidity a cornerback. He looks like he’s defying gravity when he goes up to make catches that he has no business making. Imagine what Johnson could do if he ever had stability at the quarterback position. Even if Matthew Stafford never gets healthy, Johnson is talented enough (and gets targeted in the red zone enough) that he’s the #1 player on this list.

2. Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals
Value score: 97

A lot of people are going to be down on Fitz after a somewhat disappointing season, but he just experienced rock bottom when it comes to quarterback play (he was catching passes from guys who wouldn’t even crack most NFL rosters, let alone see the field) and he still produced top-20 numbers. He is the most talented wide receiver in the league, bar none. Keep in mind that Fitzgerald can get out of his contract in Arizona after the 2011 season. I would not be shocked to see him bolt for greener pastures. The time is right to acquire him in dynasty leagues.
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Fantasy Football Keeper/Dynasty RB Rankings for 2011

Last updated: January 19, 2011

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues with standard scoring systems.

Other positions: QB | RB | WR | TE | K | IDP

1. Adrian Peterson, Vikings
Value score: 98

Adrian Peterson may ultimately fall short of what some of us had expected him to accomplish in the NFL. In his rookie year, he looked like the second coming of Jim Brown. While he may not set the record books on fire by the time he retires, he’s the best there is at the running back position. Don’t worry about who his quarterback is in 2011; Peterson has produced excellent fantasy numbers with a superstar at quarterback (Brett Favre, circa 2009) and a complete dud (Brett Favre, circa 2010).

2. Chris Johnson, Titans
Value score: 96

Is it time for us to give CJ2K a new nickname? CJ1.364K just doesn’t have the same ring to it. While Johnson may have fallen short of back-to-back seasons with 2,000 rushing yards (and far short of his prediction of 2,500), the fact remains that he put up great fantasy numbers while the rest of his team fell to pieces around him. He’ll do it again in 2011, especially because he’ll likely get himself a new contract if he produces a good season.
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Fantasy Football Keeper/Dynasty QB Rankings for 2011

Last updated: January 19, 2011

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues with standard scoring systems.

Other positions: QB | RB | WR | TE | K | IDP

1. Aaron Rodgers, Packers
Value score: 97

On a points per game basis, Aaron Rodgers is as close to a sure thing as there is. He is a virtual lock to account for two or more touchdowns every week, plus solid yardage. He’s only 27 years old, which means he should remain at the top of these rankings for years to come. He can pass with the best of them and his rushing ability (he has at least four rushing TDs every season he has started) sets him above the rest. It’s scary to think that he’s still improving.

2. Philip Rivers, Chargers
Value score: 94

What Philip Rivers accomplished in 2010 was very impressive. He managed to lead the league in passing yardage despite his best receiving threat, Vincent Jackson, sitting out most of the year and his second-best weapon, Antonio Gates, missing significant time due to injury. Rivers is a bit younger than Manning, Brees and Brady, so he gets the edge in these rankings.
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