The Freaks Combined Cheat Sheets

Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends | Kickers | Team Defenses

Pre-season is here, and for the next few weeks your whole mission in life is to find an edge for your fantasy football draft. We give a lot of knowledge across this site, but these cheat sheets are the distilled essence of it all.

Hey, the freaks know that you shouldn't take someone's cheat sheet as the word of god. We know it's just an opinion, and that's why we give you five opinions from experienced and diverse viewpoints.

We rank on a straight performance scoring system, so you TD-only and TD-distance leaguers might want to take this with a grain of salt. For the rest, read on. 

Last Updated: August 22, 2006

Smokin Joe's Individual Cheat Sheets

Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends | Kickers | Team Defenses

Johnson averaged 181 yards per game in his 9 starts last year. He should continue to dominate this year with former Jets coach Herm Edwards in charge. Herm ran Curtis Martin into the ground the last few years, so Larry should have plenty of touches.

Shaun is a touchdown scoring machine and one of the most durable players in the league. If Larry Johnson misses a game or two Alexander will lead the running backs in scoring.

With first time starter Philip Rivers under center this year I expect Tomlinson to see plenty of action running the ball as well as being a Rivers outlet receiver.

Tiki is 31 years old this year but I do not see any reason to believe that his production is about to drop off. He lost some goal line carries to Brandon Jacobs last year but he still posted terrific numbers.

Former KC offensive coordinator Al Saunders is now in Washington which should help the rushing offense immensely. Even without Saunders, Portis finished with over 1500 yards and 11 touchdowns.

I know I am in the minority when I say that Edgerrin will still be a big time producer even though he is now running for the Cardinals. Warner, Fitzgerald and Boldin will all help Edge find some running room.

Marshal Faulk went in for another knee surgery and will be out for the year. Mike Martz and his pass happy offense is now in Detroit. Translation: Jackson should be a very big part of the St Louis offense this year.

The only thing that keeps Rudi from being a top five running back is his ability to catch the ball. The Bengles use Chris Perry when the want to throw the ball.

Former Denver offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak is now the Texans head coach. Davis should benefit from the new offense being installed.

Jordan averaged over 110 yards per game last year so when healthy he is a great option. I would expect Lamont to improve in his second year as a full time starter.

Cadillac started out his career on fire but then he suffered a few bumps and bruises and ran into the rookie wall. He should be better prepared for the 16 game season in 2006 and he would have top ten potential except for the presence of goal line specialist Mike Alstott.

Westbrook is another very talented runner who would be in the top ten if he didn't suffer some type of injury every year. Even if he does stay healthy this year the loss of wide receiver Terrell Owens will hurt his overall production.

I probably have Ronnie too low here because Ricky Williams is playing in Canada. Brown could really put up some good numbers if Culpepper can return to his pre-2005 form.

If the Bills can find a quarterback who could complete a pass longer then ten yards McGahee could post some good numbers in 2006. If not he will be in for another long season.

Everyone had Jones in their top ten last year but he got injured and the Cowboys learned that Marion Barber was also a very capable runner. Ouch, an RBBC.

Taylor is the starter in Minnesota this year but Mewelde Moore and Ciatric Fason will factor into the running game as well.

Bell is the starter but if he gets dinged up or has a bad game Ron Dayne could steal his job.

I expect Dillon to be better than he was last year but I also expect rookie running back Lawrence Maroney to get 5-10 carries per game to keep Dillon fresh (and his numbers down).

Jones was able to hold off Cedric Benson last year. I doubt he will be able to do it again. I anticipate these backs to split carries about 60/40 this year. If you draft one then draft the other.

Deuce might be ranked too high here because the Saints drafted do it all running back Reggie Bush. I would do everything you can to draft Bush as his handcuff.