NFL.com held a mock draft on July 22, 2008 at the NFL offices in Culver City, Calif. The league utilizes NFL.com's standard scoring system and requires each owner to start 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 FLEX (RB/WR/TE), 1 K and 1 DST.
There was no limitation on the number of reserves drafted per position. NFL.com Fantasy editor Michael Fabiano also breaks down and analyzes all 192 selections of this 12-team, 16-round draft.
Round 1
| Team 1 | Michael Fabiano's analysis |
 1. LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, San Diego Chargers | No surprise here. Tomlinson will be the first overall selection in countless drafts and no worse than a top-three choice. He's averaged 18 total touchdowns in his seven NFL seasons, and he'll remain the centerpiece of Norv Turner's offensive attack in 2008. |
| Team 2 | Fabiano's analysis |
 2. Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings | With Tomlinson off the board, Peterson was a solid choice for this team. A.P. exploded onto the scene as a rookie with over 1,300 rushing yards and will be no worse than a top-five draft selection. He could be the top player in fantasy football in 2009. |
| Team 3 | Fabiano's analysis |
 3. Steven Jackson, RB, St. Louis Rams | Jackson will be motivated to produce monster numbers this season and is a solid selection for this team. I think he could rival his impressive 2006 numbers, when he totaled 90 receptions, an incredible 2,334 scrimmage yards and 16 total touchdowns. |
| Team 4 | Fabiano's analysis |
 4. Brian Westbrook, RB, Philadelphia Eagles | Westbrook is the most versatile running back in the NFL and a solid first-round option in both standard and PPR formats. If he avoids injuries, he's a virtual lock to record 1,800-plus scrimmage yards and double-digits touchdowns. |
| Team 5 | Fabiano's analysis |
 5. Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots | Brady won't duplicate his ridiculous 2007 totals (4,806 passing yards, 52 total touchdowns), but it's hard to pass on a player with such talent who leads such a prolific offense. He'll be the first quarterback off the board in most drafts. |
| Team 6 | Fabiano's analysis |
 6. Frank Gore, RB, San Francisco | There were a few backs I would have taken before Gore, namely Joseph Addai and Clinton Portis, but he's a surefire first rounder. He should post career bests in receptions and scrimmage yards under new offensive coordinator Mike Martz. |
| Team 7 | Fabiano's analysis |
 7. Marshawn Lynch, RB, Buffalo Bills | Again, I would have taken Addai or Portis here, but Lynch's upside and potential in Buffalo is limitless. He'll be the centerpiece of the team's offense under new coordinator Turk Schonert and should post career bests across the board. |
| Team 8 | Fabiano's analysis |
 8. Joseph Addai, RB, Indianapolis Coles | It's hard to argue with the selection of Addai, especially with six running backs taken ahead of him. He should post his third consectuive 1,000-yard rushing season and score eight-plus total touchdowns with relative ease. |
| Team 9 | Fabiano's analysis |
 9. Larry Johnson, RB, Kansas City Chiefs | I would have taken Portis ahead of Johnson, who has a lot of questions heading in this season. Hopefully, rookie OG Branden Albert can help improve what was a pitiful offensive line in 2007. A favorable schedule does help Johnson's value, however. |
| Team 10 | Fabiano's analysis |
 10. Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis Colts | With Brady off the board, it's no shock to see Manning off the board and the second quarterback selected. There's no reason to believe he won't throw for 4,000-plus passing yards and 30-35 touchdowns for the third consecutive season. |
| Team 11 | Fabiano's analysis |
 11. Marion Barber, RB, Dallas Cowboys | Again, I would have taken Portis ahead of Barber, but it's still a very nice selection. Tomlinson is the lone runner with more total touchdowns than Barber over the past two seasons, and now MB3 is the starter in Big D. |
| Team 12 | Fabiano's analysis |
 12. Clinton Portis, RB, Washington Redskins | Finally! Portis has close to 7,800 regular-season carries after six pro seasons, but at 26 he has a ton left in the tank. He was easily the best running back on the board and will be a solid fantasy starter for this team. |
Round 2
| Team 12 | Fabiano's analysis |
 11. Tony Romo, QB, Dallas Cowboys | Did you know that Romo's 2007 fantasy season was one of the greatest ever recorded? The Cowboys offense will remain prolific in 2008, so look for Romo's statistical success to continue (all the Jessica Simpson jokes aside). |
| Team 11 | Fabiano's analysis |
 14. Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints | There should be some nice runners still on the board in Round 3, so taking a stud quarterback makes sense for this team. Brees finished with career bests in both passing yards and total touchdowns last season, and now he has Jeremy Shockey. |
| Team 10 | Fabiano's analysis |
 15. Randy Moss, WR New England Patriots | It shouldn't be a shock that Moss was the first wideout selected after a season with an NFL record 23 touchdown receptions. Like Brady, he won't duplicate his 2007 totals. But Moss is too talented to pass on in the second round. |
| Team 9 | Fabiano's analysis |
 16. Ryan Grant, RB, Green Bay Packers | Grant is a solid value in the second round after what was a tremendous 2007 season. He has the tools to maintain a high level of production and should be leaned on in Green Bay. He'll be paired with Larry Johnson in this fantasy team's backfield. |
| Team 8 | Fabiano's analysis |
 17. Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Arizona Cardinals | With Terrell Owens, Reggie Wayne and Braylon Edwards still on the board, I think Fitzgerald was taken too high. He's an ultra-talented wideout without question, but will Matt Leinart's presence under center hurt his value in 2008? |
| Team 7 | Fabiano's analysis |
 18. Willis McGahee, RB, Baltimore Ravens | Good selection. McGahee will be the centerpiece of Cam Cameron's offense, so another season with 1,200-plus rushing yards is in the cards. He's a solid No. 2 running back on this team, as long as the offensive line does its job in 2008. |
| Team 6 | Fabiano's analysis |
 19. Reggie Wayne, WR, Indianapolis Colts | Wayne was a solid No. 1 fantasy wideout last season, and he'll remain a prominent option in 2008. However, the return of Marvin Harrison could affect his production. I would have taken Owens instead, but Wayne is valuable nonetheless. |
| Team 5 | Fabiano's analysis |
 20. Terrell Owens, WR, Dallas Cowboys | Owens had one of the best seasons of his illustrious career in 2007, recording 1,355 yards and an impressive 15 touchdowns. Even in his mid-30s, T.O. remains one of the NFL's elite wide receivers. He's a solid No. 1 option for this team. |
| Team 4 | Fabiano's analysis |
 21. Braylon Edwards, WR, Cleveland Browns | Edwards seemed to take residence in the end zone in 2007, scoring 16 touchdowns to go along with 1,289 yards in what was a breakout season. With Westbrook already in this team's backfield, it was a smart move to add a No. 1 wideout. |
| Team 3 | Fabiano's analysis |
 22. Jamal Lewis, RB, Cleveland Browns | This is right about the place Lewis will be selected in most standard fantasy drafts. The veteran has averaged 10 touchdowns over the past two seasons and runs behind one the NFL's better offensive lines, so he's a nice option. |
| Team 2 | Fabiano's analysis |
 23. Andre Johnson, WR, Houston Texans | Terrific choice. Johnson would have had a career season in 2007 had he not sustained an injured knee, so 2008 should be his coming our party in fantasy land. He could post 100-plus catches and well over 1,200 receiving yards in Houston this season. |
| Team 1 | Fabiano's analysis |
 24. Reggie Bush, RB, New Orleans Saints | Bush was a disappointment last season, but he still has the tools to make a fantasy impact. He'll be seen as a No. 2 fantasy back in most leagues, especially in PPR formats, but I have Maurice Jones-Drew ranked higher at the position. |
Round 3
| Team 1 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 25. Steve Smith, WR, Carolina Panthers | Smith was a disappointment last season, but I still like the selection. With Jake Delhomme back under center, Smith should record 1,200-plus yards and close to double-digit touchdowns |
| Team 2 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 26. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, WR, Cincinnati Bengals | Houshmandzadeh recorded career bests last season and will be motivated to produce to secure a long-term contract. He'll serve this team very well paired with Andre Johnson and as a No. 2 fantasy wideout. |
| Team 3 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 27. Marques Colston, WR, New Orleans Saints | I would have taken Chad Johnson ahead of Colston, but it's still a nice choice overall. The seventh rounder from Hofstra has averaged over 1,100 yards with 19 touchdowns in his two NFL seasons. |
| Team 4 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 28. Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars | Jones-Drew might be small in stature at 5-foot-7, but his nose for the end zone is monstrous. The UCLA product has scored 24 total touchdowns in his first two seasons at the NFL level. |
| Team 5 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 29. Julius Jones, RB, Seattle Seahawks | This is way too soon to take Jones, who I see as a potential disappointment in Seattle. There were at least 10 runners I would have drafted ahead of him, and he'll be this team's No. 1 runner. |
| Team 6 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 30. Chad Johnson, WR, Cincinnati Bengals | This could be an absolute steal if Johnson's ankle is healthy and allows him to start the regular season on time. He'll be paired with Wayne to create a dream wideout duo on this fantasy team. |
| Team 7 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 31. Darren McFadden, RB, Oakland Raiders | This team already had two running backs, so I would have drafted Carson Palmer or Plaxico Burress. Still, McFadden could turn out to be an outstanding No. 3 fantasy back or flex starter. |
| Team 8 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 32. Plaxico Burress, WR, New York Giants | Burress was a touchdown machine last season and the best wide receiver still on the board at this point in the draft. He'll continue to be a favorite target of Eli Manning, barring setbacks with his ankle. |
| Team 9 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 33. Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers | Roethlisberger was an absolute fantasy star last season, recording an impressive 34 total touchdowns. He's a nice addition for this team after the selection of Johnson and Grant in the first two rounds. |
| Team 10 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 34. Brandon Jacobs, RB, New York Giants | This team desperately needed to take a running back after passing on the position in the first two rounds. Jacobs was the best runner on the board, but he's a very shaky No. 1 fantasy runner at best. |
| Team 11 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 35. Michael Turner, RB, Atlanta Falcons | I have a few backs ranked ahead of Turner, but it's not a terrible selection at all. He should post the first 1,000-yard rushing season of his pro career and is a viable No. 2 fantasy running back. |
| Team 12 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 36. Earnest Graham, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Graham was one of last season's top sleepers and is considered the favorite to start in 2008. Unless Cadillac Williams makes a miraculous return, this should turn out to be a very solid selection. |
Round 4
| Team 12 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 37. Torry Holt, WR, St. Louis Rams | With a quarterback and two running backs on this team's roster, it was time to take a wide receiver. Enter Holt, who was the best wideout still on the board. He should post another 1,000-yard season in 2008. |
| Team 11 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 38. Santonio Holmes, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers | I absolutely love Holmes this season, but I had a few wideouts ranked ahead of him that were still on the board. Holmes will serve as this team's top wideout, but I see him as more of a No. 2 option. |
| Team 10 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 39. Ronnie Browns, RB, Miami Dolphins | Brown is one of the most obvious risk-reward options in fantasy football. If he produces like he did before last season's injured knee, Brown will be an absolute steal at this point in the draft. |
| Team 9 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 40. Wes Welker, WR, New England Patriots | This team needed a wideout, and Welker was the best one still on the board. The problem is, I see Welker as more of a No. 2 receiver, not a No. 1. This team really needs to add another wideout in Round 5. |
| Team 8 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 41. Matt Forte, RB, Chicago Bears | I see Forte as a viable sleeper candidate heading in his rookie season, especially after the release of Cedric Benson. Kevin Jones isn't very durable, so Forte could see 250-300 carries in 2008. |
| Team 7 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 42. Roy Williams, WR, Detroit Lions | Because this team took three running backs in the first three rounds, Williams will serve as its No. 1 wideout. He's in a contract year, but the veteran needs to avoid injuries to make a significant impact. |
| Team 6 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 43. Anquan Boldin, WR, Arizona Cardinals | With only one running back on this team's roster after three rounds, I would have passed on Boldin and added Willie Parker or Laurence Maroney. Still, Boldin is quite solid as a No. 3 fantasy wideout. |
| Team 5 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 44. Rudi Johnson, RB Cincinnati Bengals | This could turn out to be a decent value. Despite the fact that he struggled last season, Johnson will remain Cincinnati's No. 1 running back in 2008. At 28, he still has some gas in the tank. |
| Team 4 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 45. Carson Palmer, QB, Cincinnati Bengals | Palmer was the best quarterback still on the board and a solid selection at this point in the draft. He's a virtual lock to record around 4,000 passing yards and 25-30 touchdown passes in 2008. |
| Team 3 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 46. Derek Anderson, QB, Cleveland Browns | I might have taken another wideout at this spot (Brandon Marshall was still on the board), but this team did need a quarterback and chose Anderson. He'll be seen as a No. 1 fantasy quarterback in all formats. |
| Team 2 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 47. Jason Witten, TE, Dallas Cowboys | Witten was solid last season without question, but why take the first tight end when you need a No. 2 fantasy back? It's not a terrible pick, but Witten will need to produce monster numbers to warrant this spot. |
| Team 1 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 48. Brandon Marshall, WR, Denver Broncos | Solid choice...unless Marshall is suspended. There have been reports that he could be suspended for a lengthy period of time, so whether or not this pick works out is still to be determined. |
Round 5
| Team 1 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 49. Laurence Maroney, RB, New England Patriots | I would have taken a quarterback ahead of a third running back, especially Maroney after the addition of LaMont Jordan. If a decent quarterback falls to this team, however, the selection won't be so bad. |
| Team 2 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 50. Willie Parker, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers | Parker will be this team's No. 2 running back, which is about the best he'll be due to the presence of rookie Rashard Mendenhall. If the Steelers use a backfield committee, this pick won't bear much fruit. |
| Team 3 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 51. Thomas Jones, RB, New York Jets | This team needed a No. 2 wideout but took a third runner in Jones instead. I would have taken a chance on Marvin Harrison, though Jones could turn out to be a nice No. 3 fantasy back or flex starter. |
| Team 4 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 52. Greg Jennings, WR, Green Bay Packers | Jennings was one of the better wideouts still on the board, and this team needed a No. 2 receiver. But with Aaron Rodgers under center in Green Bay, Jennings won't score another 12 times in 2008. |
| Team 5 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 53. Donald Driver, WR, Green Bay Packers | Driver does have four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons on his resume, but the absence of Brett Favre under center hurts his value. I might have taken a chance on Harrison ahead of Driver at this spot. |
| Team 6 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 54. LenDale White, RB, Tennessee Titans | With Gore the only running back on this team after four rounds, it was imperative to take a runner at this point. White was the best one on the board, but he's a low-end No. 2 option in Tennessee. |
| Team 7 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 55. Laveranues Coles, WR, New York Jets | Coles is healthy and ready to bounce back after a disappointing 2007 season, but there were several wideouts I would have taken ahead of him. It's obvious that people are scared of Harrison's knee issues. |
| Team 8 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 56. Chris Cooley, TE, Washington Redskins | Cooley is one of the most consistent tight ends in fantasy football, but this team had a greater need at the quarterback position. What's more, Antonio Gates (injured or not) was still on the board. |
| Team 9 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 57. Jonathan Stewart, RB, Carolina Panthers | Stewart has a ton of potential and should see goal-line looks in Carolina's offense, but this team needed a second wideout much more than a No. 3 running back. Still, Stewart could be a solid pick. |
| Team 10 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 58. Kellen Winslow, TE, Cleveland Browns | This team needed another wideout but decided to take Winslow. He had 82 catches and 1,106 yards last season, so he's basically like an extra wide receiver in the starting lineup. Gates continues to fall. |
| Team 11 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 59. Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers | Mendenhall is a talented young runner, but he has virtually no chance to start ahead of Parker in Pittsburgh. I'd have taken Harrison as a No. 2 wideout ahead of Mendenhall as a third running back. |
| Team 12 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 60. Marvin Harrison, WR, Indianapolis Colts | If Harrison can avoid injuries, he could be an absolute steal for this team. But that's a big if for a wideout who will be 36 at the start of the season. Still, I think he's worth the risk in Round 5. |
Round 6
| Team 12 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 61. Antonio Gates, TE, San Diego Chargers | It was evident that some owners were scared off of Gates because of questions about his foot. But I think he's well worth the gamble at the start of the sixth round. This could be a serious steal. |
| Team 11 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 62. Roddy White, WR, Atlanta Falcons | This team needed a second wideout, and White was the best option still on the board. He had a career season in 2007 and is a viable No. 2 fantasy option, but Atlanta's quarterback situation hurts his value. |
| Team 10 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 63. Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit Lions | Johnson is one of the most talented young wide receiver in the entire league, so it'a hard to argue with him at this point in the draft. His first 1,000-yard season at the NFL level is possible. |
| Team 9 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 64. Javon Walker, WR, Oakland Raiders | Walker is a major risk after missing most of last season with an injured knee, and an offseason move to Oakland doesn't help his value. I would have taken Dwayne Bowe or Hines Ward ahead of him. |
| Team 8 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 65. Kevin Smith, RB, Detroit Lions | This team passed on a quarterback once again and took Smith, who has sleeper written all over him in Detroit. He was one of the most productive running backs to ever play in Division-I college football. |
| Team 7 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 66. Chris Chambers, WR, San Diego Chargers | I'm not a huge fan of Chambers, who has one 1,000-yard season on his NFL resume. With Bowe, Ward, Lee Evans and Bobby Engram still on the board, I think there were better options at the position. |
| Team 6 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 67. Edgerrin James, RB, Arizona Cardinals | This team still needs a starting quarterback, but took James as a No. 3 fantasy back instead. He'll be 30 before the start of this season and is a potential bust candidate in 2008. |
| Team 5 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 68. Tony Gonzalez, TE, Kansas City Chiefs | This team needed a No. 1 fantasy tight end and took the best one on the board in Gonzalez. He recorded the third 1,000-yard season of his career in 2007 and shows no signs of slowing down. |
| Team 4 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 69. Bernard Berrian, WR, Minnesota Vikings | This team needed a No. 3 fantasy wideout, so the selection of Berrian made sense. However, I might have taken Bowe, Ward or Evans, all of whom I have ranked higher than Berrian at the position. |
| Team 3 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 70. Todd Heap, TE, Baltimore Ravens | Heap is healthy and will be one of the best draft values in fantasy football this season. He'll thrive in the offense of new offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, who had much success with Gates in San Diego. |
| Team 2 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 71. Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seattle Seahawks | Hasselbeck was the best quarterback still left on the board, so this was a solid pick for this fantasy team. He remains one of the more underrated signal-callers in all of fantasy football. |
| Team 1 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 72. Donovan McNabb, QB, Philadelphia Eagles | This team needed a quarterback, and McNabb was one of the best options still available. He's a risk-reward choice to be certain, but McNabb will land around this area in most fantasy drafts. |
Round 7
| Team 1 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 73. Alge Crumpler, TE, Tennessee Titans | As much as I think Crumpler will rebound and produce nice numbers in Tennessee, this was too soon to draft him. There were several better options, including Dallas Clark and Jeremy Shockey, still available. |
| Team 2 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 74. Selvin Young, RB, Denver Broncos | Young is considered the favorite to start in the running back heaven that is Denver, but nothing is ever guaranteed in Mike Shanahan's backfield. Young will be the third runner on this fantasy team. |
| Team 3 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 75. Dwayne Bowe, WR, Kansas City Chiefs | Bowe would be a much more viable breakout candidate if it weren't for Kansas City's questionable quarterback situation. Still, he'll be seen as a low-end No. 2 fantasy wideout in most drafts. |
| Team 4 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 76. Lee Evans, WR, Buffalo Bills | I would have taken Fred Taylor as a third running back or either Dallas Clark or Shockey as a No. 1 tight end rather than Evans, who was the fourth wide receiver drafted onto this team. |
| Team 5 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 77. Nate Burleson, WR, Seattle Seahawks | Burleson has a ton of sleeper value as a starter in Seattle, and this team needed to add a No. 3 fantasy wideout. Still, Ward and Burleson's teammate, Bobby Engram, might have been better options at the position. |
| Team 6 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 78. Marc Bulger, QB, St. Louis Rams | Bulger's value has fallen down after an injury-riddled 2007 season, but he's back to 100 percent and should rebound in 2008. He was one of the top fantasy quarterbacks still left on the board. |
| Team 7 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 79. Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Indianapolis Colts | Gonzalez's fantasy value depends greatly on the status of Harrison, who seems to be back to 100 percent. He remains a low-end sleeper choice, but I would have taken a No. 1 quarterback or tight end instead. |
| Team 8 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 80. Hines Ward, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers | This team did well to build a solid core of receivers with Fitzgerald, Burress and Ward. With no No. 1 quarterback on the roster after six rounds, however, I might have taken David Garrard instead. |
| Team 9 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 81. Santana Moss, WR, Washington Redskins | Moss has added value with new head coach Jim Zorn at the helm of the offense, but he's had just one 1,000-yard season since 2004. The former Miami Hurricane will serve as this team's No. 3 fantasy wideout. |
| Team 10 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 82. Fred Taylor, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars | Taylor continued to defy Father Time last season with better than 1,200 rushing yards, but at 32 he's at the end of his NFL road. Still, he's a decent No. 3 fantasy back or flex starter in this case. |
| Team 11 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 83. Jerricho Cotchery, WR, New York Jets | This is right about the spot where Cotchery will come off the board in most drafts. He was one of the best options still left at the position and will serve as this team's No. 3 fantasy wideout. |
| Team 12 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 84. Chester Taylor, RB, Minnesota Vikings | Taylor is a talented and versatile back, but he has little chance to start ahead of Peterson this season. I might have taken a chance on DeAngelo Williams or Justin Fargas, but like Taylor, neither is an exciting a selection. |
Round 8
| Team 12 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 85. Bobby Engram, WR, Seattle Seahawks | I had Engram ranked as the top wideout still on the board at this spot, so this is a solid selection. He'll serve as this team's No. 3 fantasy wideout behind the veteran duo of Holt and Harrison. |
| Team 11 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 86. Dallas Clark, TE, Indianapolis Colts | With no tight ends selected thru the first seven rounds of the draft, getting Clark at this spot was a tremendous bargain. His impressive 11 touchdown catches last season led all tight ends. |
| Team 10 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 87. Vikings defense | I almost never take a defense until one of the last two or three rounds, so I'm not a fan of this move. However, the Vikings are so talented on defense that some owner will take them too soon in most drafts. |
| Team 9 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 88. Jeremy Shockey, TE, New Orleans Saints | Barring injuries, Shockey should post nice totals in his first season in New Orleans. This team waited seven rounds to draft a tight end and still landed Shockey, so that strategy worked very well. |
| Team 8 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 89. Philip Rivers, QB, San Diego Chargers | This team needed to take a quarterback, but the selection of Rivers over Garrard, Eli Manning and Jay Cutler could be a mistake. He's coming off a torn ACL and is more of a fantasy reserve in most formats. |
| Team 7 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 90. Jay Cutler, QB, Denver Broncos | Despite some questions at the wide receiver position in Denver, Cutler is still a potential breakout candidate this season. He could be on the verge of a season with 3,500 yards and 20-25 touchdown passes. |
| Team 6 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 91. Vernon Davis, TE, San Francisco 49ers | Davis has potential in Martz's offense and was the best tight end still on the board at this spot. He won't post monster numbers, but 500-600 yards and four to six touchdowns are possible this season. |
| Team 5 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 92. Adrian Peterson, RB, Chicago Bears | This would have been highway robbery if it were Minnesota's Adrian Peterson, but it's a serious reach for a running back who could be third on Chicago's depth chart. There were far better options available. |
| Team 4 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 93. Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants | Manning has breakout potential after an amazing postseason run and Super Bowl title, but this team already has Carson Palmer. Still, Manning could have some trade value if he performs at a high level. |
| Team 3 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 94. Kevin Curtis, WR, Philadelphia Eagles | Curtis was inconsistent in his first season in Philadelphia, but he still recorded career bests in receptions (77) and yards (1,110) and scored six touchdowns. He'll serve as this team's No. 3 fantasy wideout. |
| Team 2 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 95. Joey Galloway, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Galloway might be a little long in the tooth, but he's still a threat to post 1,000-plus yards and five-plus touchdowns. He'll be this team's No. 3 fantasy wideout behind Andre Johnson and Houshmandzadeh. |
| Team 1 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 96. Donté Stallworth, WR, Cleveland Browns | This team needed to add a No. 3 wideout, so the selection of Stallworth wasn't a shock. He won't post 1,000 yards in Cleveland, but a season with 800-900 yards and five touchdowns is well within reach. |
Round 9
| Team 1 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 97. DeAngelo Williams, RB, Carolina Panthers | Despite all the attention surrounding rookie Jonathan Stewart, Williams still has a chance to start in Carolina. He could turn out to be a nice draft bargain as this team's No. 4 fantasy runner. |
| Team 2 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 98. Derrick Mason, WR, Baltimore Ravens | Mason quietly recorded an ultra-impressive 103 receptions and his sixth career 1,000-yard season in 2007. The veteran out of Michigan State will serve as this fantasy team's fourth wide receiver. |
| Team 3 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 99. Heath Miller, TE, Pittsburgh Steelers | I would much rather take a fourth running back or wide receiver in favor of a second tight end, which Miller will be on this team behind Heap. Still, he had a career-best seven touchdowns in 2007. |
| Team 4 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 100. Greg Olsen, TE, Chicago Bears | This team waited on a tight end until Round 9, but Olsen has some serious sleeper potential in Chicago. In fact, I think he'll post at least 50 receptions and 500 yards in his second NFL season. |
| Team 5 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 101. Cowboys defense | Again, this is too soon to take a defense in my opinion, especially when this team could have used a fourth wide receiver or running back. I might have taken Maurice Morris to handcuff the Seattle backfield instead. |
| Team 6 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 102. Deuce McAllister, RB, New Orleans Saints | No one knows what sort of numbers McAllister can produce after his second reconstructive ACL surgery in three years, but he's still worth the risk here as a No. 4 fantasy running back. |
| Team 7 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 103. San Diego defense | The Chargers do rank No. 2 overall among defensive units on NFL.com, but this team still hasn't drafted a tight end. Tony Scheffler or Owen Daniels would have been more attractive options. |
| Team 8 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 104. Ryan Torain, RB, Denver Broncos | Selvin Young is the favorite to start in Denver, but Torain is the dark horse in Denver's backfield competition. Still, I might have taken Garrard and paired him with Rivers at the quarterback spot. |
| Team 9 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 105. Justin Fargas, RB, Oakland Raiders | I'm not a huge fan of Fargas this season now that the Raiders have McFadden and Michael Bush, but he still has a chance to start for head coach Lane Kiffin. He'll serve as this team's No. 4 fantasy back. |
| Team 10 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 106. Felix Jones, RB, Dallas Cowboys | This team entered Round 9 with two wide receivers, so I would have passed on Jones and taken Reggie Brown instead. Jones is much better served as a fantasy handcuff for owners who draft Marion Barber. |
| Team 11 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 107. David Garrard, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars | This could turn out to be an absolute steal, as Garrard is a viable breakout candidate in fantasy land. This owner already has Brees, however, so Garrard could turn into potential trade bait down the road. |
| Team 12 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 108. Jake Delhomme, QB, Carolina Panthers | As much as I like Delhomme this season, I would have rather taken a chance on Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers. This team could have also decided to take Warrick Dunn to handcuff Graham. |
Round 10
| Team 12 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 109. James Hardy, WR, Buffalo Bills | Hardy has some long-term upside to be certain, but rookie wideouts almost never make a truly significant fantasy impact. Instead of Hardy, I would have drafted Reggie Brown to be my No. 4 wideout. |
| Team 11 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 110. Sidney Rice, WR, Minnesota Vikings | Rice has some clear low-end sleeper value in fantasy land, but Minnesota will continue its run-based offensive attack. What's more, there are questions about the effectiveness of Tarvaris Jackson. |
| Team 10 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 111. Reggie Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles | This team passed on Brown as its No. 3 wideout in the previous round in favor of Felix Jones but was still able to land him in Round 10. Based on its lack of receivers, this was definitely the right move. |
| Team 9 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 112. Jerry Porter, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars | I don't know that Porter, who is dealing with an injured hamstring, will post 1,000 yards with Jacksonville this season. However, he could still serve this team well as a No. 4 fantasy wideout. |
| Team 8 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 113. Bryant Johnson, WR, San Francisco 49ers | I would like Johnson's potential a lot more if San Francisco's current quarterback situation was a little less questionable, but he's still worth taking at this point in fantasy drafts. |
| Team 7 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 114. Steve Smith, WR, New York Giants | Smith showed flashes of potential in New York's postseason run, but this fantasy team still hasn't drafted a tight end. As a result, I would have targeted Daniels or Scheffler to fill that position. |
| Team 6 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 115. Vincent Jackson, WR, San Diego Chargers | There were several different wideouts I would have taken ahead of Jackson, including Patrick Crayton and Jabar Gaffney. Jackson will serve as this team's No. 4 fantasy wide receiver. |
| Team 5 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 116. Ricky Williams, RB, Miami Dolphins | Williams headed into training camp in terrific shape and is well worth a flier pick at this point in the draft. Unfortunately for Team 10, it loses on its fantasy handcuff for Ronnie Brown. |
| Team 4 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 117. Bears defense | With only two running backs selected thru nine rounds, it was a bit odd to see a defense come off the board. Taking a chance on a brittle back like Ahman Green would have even made more sense. |
| Team 3 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 118. Reggie Williams, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars | Williams was a touchdown machine last season, finding the end zone 10 times in 15 games. But his reception (38) and yardage (629) totals left much to be desired. He'll be fourth on this team's depth chart. |
| Team 2 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 119. Ahman Green, RB, Houston Texans | Green has been like glass in recent seasons, as injuries have caused him to fall off the fantasy football radar. But as the favorite to start in Houston, he's still worth a late-round flier in drafts. |
| Team 1 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 120. L.J. Smith, TE Philadelphia Eagles | Smith is in a contract year and should rebound from an injury-riddled 20007 season, but I would still rather take a No. 4 fantasy wideout like Crayton or Gaffney ahead of a second tight end. |
Round 11
| Team 1 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 121. Antwaan Randle El, WR, Washington Redskins | Taking a No. 4 wideout makes sense for this team, but there were several options with more value than Randle El. The versatile wideout could struggle to duplicate last season's reception and yardage totals. |
| Team 2 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 122. Vince Young, QB, Tennessee Titans | This team needed a No. 2 quarterback to put behind Hasselbeck, and Young was one of the best still on the board. He should rebound under new offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger this season. |
| Team 3 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 123. Chris Brown, RB, Houston Texans | Brown has been brittle and inconsistent for most of his NFL career, and playing in a crowded Houston backfield doesn't improve his value. Still, he's worth a flier pick at this point in drafts. |
| Team 4 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 124. Stephen Gostkowski, K, New England Patriots | Much like defenses, I don't like taking a kicker until one of the final two or three rounds. This team still only has two running backs, so taking Gostkowski doesn't make a whole lot of sense. |
| Team 5 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 125. Matt Schaub, QB, Houston Texans | Again, I would have taken Morris to handcuff Julius Jones if I were this team, especially with some decent quarterback options on the board. Schaub has potential but needs to avoid injuries. |
| Team 6 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 126. DeShaun Foster, RB, San Francisco 49ers | I think I sense a 49ers fan, as this team now has three members of the red and gold on its roster. This was a typical handcuff move, though, and a solid decision to insure Gore in the backfield. |
| Team 7 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 127. Owen Daniels, TE, Houston Texans | It's amazing that this team waited 10 rounds before it took a tight end an still landed Daniels. I have Scheffler ranked higher, but Daniels has been a receptions machine for Houston. |
| Team 8 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 128. Ted Ginn, WR, Miami Dolphins | Ginn is a low-end sleeper candidate but would have more value if Miami had a more stable quarterback situation. He'll be listed as the fifth wideout on this team's fantasy depth chart. |
| Team 9 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 129. Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants | I might have taken a second quarterback ahead of a fifth running back, but Bradshaw does have some low-end sleeper value on a Giants team that could decide to use a backfield committee this season. |
| Team 10 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 130. Devin Hester, WR, Chicago Bears | Hester is a viable low-end sleeper candidate now that he'll see time at the wide receiver position in Chicago. He'll be fourth on this team's fantasy depth chart heading into the season. |
| Team 11 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 131. Ronald Curry, WR, Oakland Raiders | With only three running backs on this team after 10 rounds, I would have passed on a fifth wideout and taken Jerious Norwood to handcuff Turner. Curry won't produce enormous fantasy numbers in 2008. |
| Team 12 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 132. Warrick Dunn, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | This team went with the handcuff strategy and took Dunn, who'll serve as insurance for Graham in the backfield. This is right about the time Dunn will come off the board in most fantasy drafts. |
Round 12
| Team 12 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 133. Patrick Crayton, WR, Dallas Cowboys | With Terry Glenn out of the mix, Crayton is now the unquestioned No. 2 wideout in Dallas' prolific offensive attack. He could turn out to be a great value pick at this point in the draft. |
| Team 11 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 134. Jerious Norwood, RB, Atlanta Falcons | Norwood stayed on the board, so this team made a smart move to add him as a handcuff for Turner. He's an explosive runner and should still see his share of carries in Atlanta's new-look offense. |
| Team 10 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 135. Jabar Gaffney, WR, New England Patriots | This team is making up for some questionable picks at the wide receiver position with the selection of Reggie Brown, Hester and now Gaffney. He's the favorite to start opposite Randy Moss in New England. |
| Team 9 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 136. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers | Rodgers is still the favorite to start in Green Bay and was the best quarterback still on the board heading into Round 12. He'll serve as the backup for Roethlisberger on this fantasy team. |
| Team 8 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 137. Dominic Rhodes, RB, Indianapolis Colts | This is another classic handcuff move, as Rhodes was added as insurance for Addai. Rhodes can still be a useful option in this role and will come off the board in the late rounds in most drafts. |
| Team 7 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 138. Chris Johnson, RB, Tennessee Titans | Some have compared Johnson to Reggie Bush due to his versatile skill set coming out of college. With no chance to start, though, the rookie's stock appears to be limited in 2008. |
| Team 6 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 139. Matt Leinart, QB, Arizona Cardinals | Leinart is a questionable fantasy option at best heading into this season, but he's still well worth a flier pick in round 12. He'll back up Bulger and serve as this team's No. 2 fantasy quarterback. |
| Team 5 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 140. Amani Toomer, WR, New York Giants | Toomer was once an attractive fantasy wideout in New York, but his time as a productive option are all but over. He won't be drafted as more than a No. 4 or 5 fantasy receiver in most formats. |
| Team 4 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 141. Ben Utecht, TE, Cincinnati Bengals | Utecht has some low-end sleeper value, especially after the release of Chris Henry. However, this team now has two tight ends with a bye in Week 8, and Benjamin Watson was still on the board. |
| Team 3 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 142. Patriots defense | We are in the latter rounds of the draft, but this team still doesn't have a No. 2 quarterback behind Derek Anderson. This would have been a great time to take a chance on Favre as a possible value pick. |
| Team 2 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 143. Tony Scheffler, TE, Denver Broncos | Scheffler is a definite sleeper option in a Denver pass attack with a lot of questionable wide receivers. He could turn out to be a steal, though Witten is ahead of him on this team's depth chart. |
| Team 1 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 144. Ray Rice, RB, Baltimore Ravens | This is a curious choice, because the team doesn't have McGahee and is still without a No. 2 quarterback to back up McNabb. Again, Favre would have been a terrific choice at this point of the draft. |
Round 13
| Team 1 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 145. Isaac Bruce, WR, San Francisco 49ers | Bruce was the best wideout on the board and will serve this fantasy team as a fifth wide receiver, but again, this team still needs a second option at the quarterback position and Favre is still available. |
| Team 2 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 146. Tatum Bell, RB, Detroit Lions | Bell isn't a spectacular running back, but he's got a shot to earn a starting role in Detroit. This pick might not bear fruit, but taking Bell in the late rounds as a No. 5 fantasy runner does make some sense. |
| Team 3 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 147. Jon Kitna, QB, Detroit Lions | I'm not a fan of Kitna this season -- especially with Mike Martz out of mix -- but this is still a nice spot for him. This team needed a No. 2 fantasy option behind Derek Anderson, and Kitna was the best one on the board. |
| Team 4 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 148. T.J. Duckett, RB, Seattle Seahawks | Duckett could be useful as a goal-line back in Seattle, but reports indicate he could end up seeing more time at the fullback position. He's a shaky pick and could be released from the team sooner rather than later. |
| Team 5 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 149. Nick Folk, K, Dallas Cowboys | Folk is the top-rated fantasy kicker on NFL.com, but I would have drafted either a No. 5 running back or a No. 4 wideout instead. Remember, the value of kickers is almost impossible to predict each season. |
| Team 6 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 150. Steelers defense | The Steelers defense was one of the top units on the board, but I would have waited another round or two to take one. It's in these late rounds where you can look for sleepers at the offensive skill positions. |
| Team 7 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 151. Josh Brown, K, St. Louis Rams | Brown is rated as the second-best kicker on NFL.com, as his move from Seattle to St. Louis should improve his overall value. However, I might have taken Fred Jackson here instead in order to handcuff Lynch. |
| Team 8 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 152. Brett Favre, QB, Green Bay Packers | This could turn out to be one of the better draft bargains of the draft, as it appears Favre will come back for another season. This team needed another quarterback, so the decision to take Favre makes a lot of sense. |
| Team 9 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 153. Giants defense | This team could have taken a No. 5 wide receiver in this spot, but the G-Men do have a top-five fantasy unit. Even without DE Michael Strahan, the Giants will remain a productive defensive option this season. |
| Team 10 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 154. Muhsin Muhammad, WR, Carolina Panthers | This team has now taken four consecutive wide receivers and still doesn't have a No. 2 quarterback behind Peyton Manning. Either Jason Campbell or Jeff Garcia would have made much more sense than Muhammad. |
| Team 11 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 155. Mark Clayton, WR Baltimore Ravens | Clayton was the best wideout still on the board, and this fantasy team was looking to add a fifth option at the position. Clayton recorded 48 receptions, 531 yards and didn't score a touchdown last season. |
| Team 12 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 156. Seahawks defense | This would have been the perfect spot to draft Ladell Betts, both as a No. 5 runner and insurance for Portis. However, the Seahawks did have one of the more underrated defenses in fantasy football last season. |
Round 14
| Team 12 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 157. Donald Lee, TE, Green Bay Packers | This was a good spot to draft a No. 2 tight end, as Gates' status is in somewhat of a state of flux. I had Benjamin Watson ranked higher at the position, but Lee did post career bests across the board in 2007. |
| Team 11 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 158. Titans defense | I have a number of defenses ranked higher than the Titans, who showed flashes of potential last season but didn't make an enormous fantasy impact. Taking Zach Miller as a No. 2 fantasy tight end might have been a better move, too. |
| Team 10 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 159. Darren Sproles, RB, San Diego Chargers | The Chargers plan to use Jacob Hester, not Sproles, as the immediate backup for Tomlinson, so I'm confused by this move. Drafting Derrick Ward as a potential handcuff for Jacobs would have made more sense. |
| Team 9 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 160. Justin Gage, WR, Tennessee Titans | Gage had a career season in 2007, posting 55 receptions, 750 yards and two touchdowns for Tennessee. This is about were Gage will be taken in most drafts, in the late rounds as a No. 5 fantasy wideout. |
| Team 8 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 161. Benjamin Watson, TE, New England Patriots | Watson has all the potential in the world, but injuries have limited his rise to fantasy stardom. Still, this was a solid move based on the fact that his team didn't have a second tight end behind Cooley. |
| Team 7 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 162. Tarvaris Jackson, QB, Minnesota Vikings | This team did need a No. 2 fantasy quarterback behind Cutler, but Jackson wasn't best choice because Minnesota and Denver have the same bye week. Campbell or Garcia would have been a much better fit. |
| Team 6 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 163. Rob Bironas, K, Tennessee Titans | Bironas did break the NFL record for field goal in a game (8) last season, but he's still no more than a low-end No. 1 fantasy kicker. I would have targeted Mason Crosby or Adam Vinatieri instead. |
| Team 5 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 164. Leon Washington, RB, New York Jets | This team once again had the chance to handcuff Julius Jones with Morris, but instead decided to take Washington. I'd bet Washington is released soon, barring a Thomas Jones injury. |
| Team 4 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 165. Pierre Thomas, RB, New Orleans Saints | Thomas is a definite low-end sleeper candidate in New Orleans, especially with McAllister coming back from his second ACL reconstruction surgery in three years. He's well worth a late-round flier in drafts. |
| Team 3 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 166. Mason Crosby, K, Green Bay Packers | Crosby was one of the best kickers on the board, but this team would have been better off taking a No. 5 fantasy running back or a No. 5 fantasy wideout. Taking a chance on D.J. Hackett here was an option. |
| Team 2 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 167. D.J. Hackett, WR, Carolina Panthers | Hackett has a ton of potential, but he'll have to battle Muhammad for the second spot on Carolina's depth chart. Still, he's worth as a No. 5 fantasy wideout at this point in the draft. |
| Team 1 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 168. Jason Campbell, QB, Washington Redskins | This team needed a second quarterback behind McNabb, and Campbell was the best signal-caller on the board. He has some potential under new head coach Jim Zorn and is well worth a late-round selection. |
Round 15
| Team 1 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 169. Ravens defense | This fantasy team waited to draft a defense until one of the last two rounds and still landed Baltimore as its starting unit. The Ravens should bounce back from a bad 2007 season and produce better totals. |
| Team 2 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 170. Buccaneers defense | This team also waited on a defense until the 15th round and landed a top-10 fantasy unit in the Buccaneers. This is an up-and-coming defense in fantasy football circles and well worth a late-round pick. |
| Team 3 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 171. Michael Pittman, RB, Denver Broncos | It should be a shock to no one that three running backs on the Denver depth chart were selected in this draft. Pittman is a veteran runner and has an outside shot to see a prominent role for Mike Shanahan. |
| Team 4 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 172. Deion Branch, WR, Seattle Seahawks | Branch might start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, but it's not a bad move to take a chance on him this late in drafts. This team can always stash Branch away until he's back to 100 percent. |
| Team 5 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 173. Ernest Wilford, WR, Miami Dolphins | Wilford could turn out to be the most productive wide receiver in Miami this season, but that's no saying much for this offense. He'll be taken as a fifth fantasy wideout in the late rounds of larger leagues. |
| Team 6 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 174. Zach Miller, TE, Oakland Raiders | The Raiders don't have a solid No. 1 wide receiver (sorry, Javon Walker), so Miller should see more than his share of opportunities. He's a solid late-round selection with some definite sleeper potential. |
| Team 7 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 175. Packers defense | The Packers had one of the best defenses still on the board and made for a nice pick on this fantasy team. This move is more proof that you can land a No. 1 fantasy defense in the last two rounds. |
| Team 8 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 176. Adam Vinatieri, K, Indianapolis Colts | Vinatieri was a serous disappointment in fantasy football last season, but this is still a solid move because it came in one of the final two rounds. The veteran kicker has nowhere to go but up after 2007. |
| Team 9 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 177. Nate Kaeding, K, San Diego Chargers | I like this selection at this point in the draft. Kaeding failed to meet expectations in fantasy land last season, but he's still a viable No. 1 kicker. He's ranked in the top 10 on NFL.com at his position. |
| Team 10 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 178. Trent Edwards, QB, Buffalo Bills | This team took Peyton Manning in the first round and waited until Round 15 to take his backup, Edwards. I think the Bills will run more than they pass, however, so taking Garcia would have been a better move. |
| Team 11 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 179. Steve Slaton, RB, Houston Texans | The Texans have a crowded backfield, and Slaton doesn't seem like a candidate to start. However, the rookie out of West Virginia still has some late-round value and was worth a flier this late in the draft. |
| Team 12 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 180. Ladell Betts, RB, Washington Redskins | Despite passing on Betts up to this point, this team was still able to land its fantasy handcuff for Portis. This was a tremendous move to insure one of the best running backs in all of fantasy football. |
Round 16
| Team 12 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 181. Phil Dawson, K, Cleveland Browns | Dawson is definitely a riser among kickers in fantasy land, especially when you consider the potential for the Browns offense to produce some real fireworks this season. He's a top-10 fantasy kicker in most formats. |
| Team 11 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 182. Shayne Graham, K, Cincinnati Bengals | Graham might be one of the more underrated kickers in the National Football League. He plays behind what will remain a productive Bengals offense and will be selected as a No. 1 fantasy kicker in most formats. |
| Team 10 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 183. Josh Scobee, K, Jacksonville Jaguars | Scobee is an accurate kicker and should be seen as a nice sleeper candidate at his position. In fact, I wouldn't be shocked if he finished in the top five in fantasy points among kickers this season. |
| Team 9 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 184. Brandon Jackson, RB, Green Bay Packers | Taking Jackson in the final round as a fantasy handcuff for Grant is a brilliant move. The Packers coaching staff has been impressed with Jackson in training camp and he makes for good insurance for Grant in 2008. |
| Team 8 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 185. Jaguars defense | The Jaguars don't score a lot of touchdowns on the defensive side of the football, but this unit is still a low-end No. 1 fantasy option. And again, this team landed the Jags in the final round. |
| Team 7 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 186. Kevin Boss, TE, New York Giants | Boss's value increased quite a bit when the Giants traded Shockey, and he's well worth a late-round flier as a No. 2 fantasy tight end. He showed flashes of potential in the team's championship run last season. |
| Team 6 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 187. Drew Bennett, WR, St. Louis Rams | Bennett is a former 1,000-yard receiver who finds himself in a much more prominent role for St. Louis after the release of Isaac Bruce in the offseason. He'll serve as this fantasy team's fifth wideout. |
| Team 5 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 188. Randy McMichael, TE, St. Louis Rams | New offensive coordinator Al Saunders has had quite a bit of success with tight ends in his career, so McMichael should rebound from a porous 2007 season. He's worth a flier pick at this late stage of the draft. |
| Team 4 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 189. Kevin Jones, RB, Chicago Bears | Jones is a candidate to start the regular season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, but the versatile veteran will be worth a late-round flier until his physical status becomes more clear. |
| Team 3 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 190. DeSean Jackson, WR, Philadelphia Eagles | Rookie wide receivers rarely make an impact in fantasy land, so he might find himself on the waiver wire rather than this team's starting lineup. Overall he's worth little more than a late-round flier. |
| Team 2 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 191. Robbie Gould, K, Chicago Bears | This team waited to draft a kicker until the very last round and still landed a top-notch option in Gould. This is a perfect example of why kickers never be drafted until one of the final two or three rounds. |
| Team 1 | Fabiano's analysis |
| 192. Kris Brown, K, Houston Texans | Brown had a solid 2007 season, finishing with 123 fantasy points on NFL.com. He also became the third kicker to hit three 50-yard field goals in one game, hitting from 54, 54 and 57 yards in a win over Miami. |
