by Andrew Buhr
This is the first installment of the Fantasy Football Trade Value column. This list is not meant to gauge how well a player might do in the future or even how poorly that player has played. It is supposed to gauge a player's value in terms of trading. For example, if you had Maurice Jones-Drew, you should not trade him for any player below him. You should trade him for Peterson since Peterson is above him.
Fantasy football is trickier than the other sports because players accumulate stats in a variety of ways in football, more so than in the other sports. With that said, this list should be used as a guideline when speaking of player value in a vacuum. This means that if you had no worries about positions, then this list should be used as is. There are positional rankings within this list to assist you. Enjoy.
| Player | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Adrian Peterson (RB1) | On pace for 1800 APY and 18 TDs and as consistent as it gets |
| 2. Maurice Jones-Drew (RB2) | Slightly behind AP due to reputation and inconsistency |
| 3. Chris Johnson (RB3) | NFL's leading rusher only third due to inconsistency |
| 4. Cedric Benson (RB4) | Averaging 15.5 PPG; It is time to forget the past |
| 5. Peyton Manning (QB1) | You know you're getting 20+ PPG when he is in your starting lineup |
| 6. Reggie Wayne (WR1) | The best QB's go-to-guy and main offensive weapon |
| 7. Ray Rice (RB5) | The biggest leap of all thanks to being given the full-time job in Baltimore; can he continue his torrid pace? |
| 8. Frank Gore (RB6) | When Gore is healthy, he is a monster |
| 9. Randy Moss (WR2) | The NFL's best deep threat is tied to Tom Brady's health |
| 10. Drew Brees (QB2) | Even when he's off, he puts up huge fantasy numbers (ex. Wk. 7 @ Miami) |
| 11. Larry Fitzgerald (WR3) | If Boldin is out, his value goes through the roof |
| 12. Tom Brady (QB3) | Tom looks like he's back with 9 TDs and 688 yds. in last two games |
| 13. Andre Johnson (WR4) | NFL's leading receiver only down due to recent lung injury |
| 14. Michael Turner (RB7) | Not getting as many yards but has scored a TD in six straight games |
| 15. DeAngelo Williams (RB8) | Stewart stealing touches, but 469 APY and 3 TD in last 3 games |
| 16. Steven Jackson (RB9) | Only 1 TD this season, but is 2nd in the NFL in rushing and is the Rams' only option |
| 17. Thomas Jones (RB10) | Not a flashy name, but has 433 yds. rushing in last 3 games; Jets' main option due to Washington's injury and a rookie QB |
| 18. Vincent Jackson (WR5) | Rivers' main option in a pass-heavy attack |
| 19. Aaron Rodgers (QB4) | #1 Fantasy QB is an injury risk with a suspect line |
| 20. Ronnie Brown (RB11) | Led NFL in rushing last year before injury; scored in 3 of last 4 before last week's stinker |
| 21. Calvin Johnson (WR6) | Recent injury is a concern, hopefully, he can rebound in a woeful offense |
| 22. DeSean Jackson (WR7) | A threat to run, catch and return has led to 616 APY and 6 TDs |
| 23. Philip Rivers (QB5) | While not the Chargers' best month, December is Rivers' month |
| 24. Matt Forte (RB12) | Only reason he has value was off of his draft position, if you can get the next 5 players for him, do it |
| 25. Roddy White (WR8) | Finally connecting in the Falcon offense with 4 straight games with a TD |
| 26. Marques Colston (WR9) | Brees' main man has 323 yds. and 3 TD in last 3 games and is finally healthy |
| 27. Wes Welker (WR10) | Most underrated receiver in fantasy has 343 yds. and 4 TD in last 3 games |
| 28. Miles Austin (WR11) | Hottest stock in fantasy; a ridiculous 482 yds. and 5 TD in last 3 games proves he's for real |
| 29. Matt Schaub (QB6) | Leads the NFL in passing despite two subpar outings |
| 30. LaDainian Tomlinson (RB13) | Along with Forte, get what you can for him; hopefully, his reputation can get you something |
| 31. Tony Romo (QB7) | What a resurgence! Was borderline droppable after Week 4; since, 918 yds. and 8 TDs in last 3 games and hoping Roy Williams stays off the field |
| 32. Dallas Clark (TE1) | Has slowed slightly since his big game, but you cannot get any more consistent than Clark |
| 33. Ricky Williams (RB14) | Pre-season worry about timeshare with Brown has proven false with 13.8 PPG |
| 34. Ryan Grant (RB15) | Underrated value as Green Bay's sole carrier will give you anywhere from 9-13 PPG |
| 35. Chad Ochocinco (WR12) | The Cincy resurgence continues with Chad finally returning to form |
| 36. Brandon Jacobs (RB16) | A disappointment due to lack of TDs, must stay healthy or is a complete waste |
| 37. Ben Roethlisberger (QB8) | Fantasy value finally catching up to real life value as he is 6th in fantasy QB PPG |
| 38. Steve Smith (NYG)(WR13) | After a hot start, has 0 TDs in last 4 games with cold weather coming |
| 39. Marion Barber (RB17) | A huge injury risk, but is a workhorse when healthy |
| 40. Donald Driver (WR14) | Seems to have supplanted Jennings as Rodgers' go-to-guy in a pass-heavy offense |
| 41. Hines Ward (WR15) | Mr. Consistent was NFL's leading receiver until last week's dud |
| 42. Pierre Thomas (RB18) | The timeshare with Bell is a downer, but is still capable of having 15-20 point games |
| 43. Carson Palmer (QB9) | Was an average fantasy QB after last week's 5 TD outburst |
| 44. Steve Slaton (RB19) | Still awaiting word on his job status; a shocking benching last week has his value at an all-time low |
| 45. Rashard Mendenhall (RB20) | Still getting the bulk of carries, but timeshare looms when Parker is healthy |
| 46. Antonio Gates (TE2) | Is getting the yards, but not the scores |
| 47. Brian Westbrook (RB21) | The injured list's all time games leader is suffering from what may be the worst, a concussion and a talented backup |
| 48. Ahmad Bradshaw (RB22) | A thorn in Jacobs owners is getting a good number of goal-line touches; if Jacobs were to ever get hurt, hmmmm..... |
| 49. Joe Flacco (QB10) | Flacco is on the rise and has a TD pass in every game this season and is only getting better |
| 50. Anquan Boldin (WR16) | Perennial injury risk has only 1 TD this season and has Breaston on the sidelines |
| 51. Vernon Davis (TE3) | Leads the NFL in receiving TDs with 7; like Cedric, it's time to forgive as he is Alex Smith's favorite target |
| 52. Joseph Addai (RB23) | Value rises if Brown remains out, but still gets 15-20 touches a game regardless |
| 53. Kevin Smith (RB24) | Has had a terrible season with only 3.1 YPC, but will get touches and yards |
| 54. Mike Sims-Walker (WR17) | A disappointing last week, but remains the only receiving threat on the Jaguars; has 398 yds. and 3 TDs in his other 4 games |
| 55. Greg Jennings (WR18) | Last three weeks have been semi-encouraging; Jennings is a top-ten receiver when he is on top of his game |
| 56. Brandon Marshall (WR19) | Has his ups-and-downs, but his potential might be limited in the conservative Denver offense |
| 57. Donovan McNabb (QB11) | Ninth in QB PPG, but the injury risk looms with the fantasy playoffs coming |
| 58. Brett Favre (QB12) | Is having a miraculous comeback year, but can he continue in November and December? |
| 59. Clinton Portis (RB25) | Doesn't deserve this spot, but is Washington's only ray of hope |
| 60. J. Cutler (QB13) | Having a terrible season, but at least INTs only count as -1 |
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