The bottom half of the top 100 saw a lot of movement this week.
Arian Foster has emerged as the top dog in the Houston Texans' backfield, warranting a move up the rankings. He might have to surrender some carries to Steve Slaton, but for now, Foster is the man and has a ton of potential for a productive 2010.
Brett Favre has announced his return, so just like the Minnesota Vikings, fantasy football managers have to adjust their strategies. Favre is coming off a stellar 2009, and although his ankle has given him problems throughout the offseason, he's a gamer and there's no reason to think he won't produce in 2010.
Another player to watch is C.J. Spiller, who is, for now, the man in Buffalo with both Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch sidelined by injuries. The Bills say both players are expected back in time for the regular season, but in the meantime, Spiller will get the preseason to make his case for some playing time this year, and so far he's off to a good start with that audition.
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51. Jermichael Finley, TE, Green Bay Packers
52. Arian Foster, RB, Houston Texans
53. Dwayne Bowe, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
54. Marion Barber, RB, Dallas Cowboys
55. Hakeem Nicks, WR, New York Giants
56. Jeremy Maclin, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
57. Mike Sims-Walker, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
58. Matt Forte, RB, Chicago Bears
59. Wes Welker, WR, New England Patriots
60. Michael Crabtree, WR, San Francisco 49ers
61. Joe Flacco, QB, Baltimore Ravens
62. Jason Witten, TE, Dallas Cowboys
63. Thomas Jones, RB, Kansas City Chiefs
64. Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants
65. Tony Gonzalez, TE, Atlanta Falcons
66. Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons
67. Felix Jones, RB, Dallas Cowboys
68. Reggie Bush, RB, New Orleans Saints
69. Kevin Kolb, QB, Philadelphia Eagles
70. Clinton Portis, RB, Washington Redskins
71. Brett Favre, QB, Minnesota Vikings
72. Brent Celek, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
73. Jay Cutler, QB, Chicago Bears
74. Johnny Knox, WR, Chicago Bears
75. Ricky Williams, RB, Miami Dolphins
76. Pierre Garcon, WR, Indianapolis Colts
77. C.J. Spiller, RB, Buffalo Bills
78. Malcom Floyd, WR, San Diego Chargers
79. Santana Moss, WR, Washington Redskins
80. Terrell Owens, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
81. Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants
82. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, WR, Seattle Seahawks
83. Fred Jackson, RB, Buffalo Bills
84. Justin Forsett, RB, Seattle Seahawks
85. Kellen Winslow, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
86. Brandon Jacobs, RB, New York Giants
87. Laurence Maroney, RB, New England Patriots
88. Donald Driver, WR, Green Bay Packers
89. Montario Hardesty, RB, Cleveland Browns
90. Mike Wallace, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
91. Robert Meacham, WR, New Orleans Saints
92. Dez Bryant, WR, Dallas Cowboys
93. Jerome Harrison, RB, Cleveland Browns
94. Heath Miller, TE, Pittsburgh Steelers
95. Steve Slaton, RB, Houston Texans
96. Carnell Williams, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
97. Donovan McNabb, QB, Washington Redskins
98. LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, New York Jets
99. Derrick Mason, WR, Baltimore Ravens
100. Owen Daniels, TE, Houston Texans
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The top 100 fantasy football rankings will most likely see more shuffling as the regular season nears, due to injuries, recoveries and as players compete for playing time during the preseason. I'll publish updated rankings as warranted leading up to the regular season.
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