Overall Cheat Sheet With Comments: RotoWire 150

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Updated on August 2, 2014 1:31AM EST

This is the first edition of the RotoWire 150. It assumes a 12-team non-PPR, standard scoring league. It's merely a snapshot of the rankings on Friday, August 1st at 10 pm PT. This particular list will not be updated, but I will put out newer lists in subsequent weeks. For rankings without comments that are updated multiple times per day, click here.

Rank	Player	Pos	Team	Comment
1	LeSean McCoy	RB	PHI	Fast, quick, versatile and playing in top offense
2	Jamaal Charles	RB	KC	Showed he could break open games as a receiver too last year
3	Adrian Peterson	RB	MIN	Dominant old-school back should thrive in Norv Turner's offense
4	Matt Forte	RB	CHI	Elite pass-catching back might even see more goal-line carries
5	Calvin Johnson	WR	DET	NFL's version of LeBron James
6	Demaryius Thomas	WR	DEN	Eric Decker's departure means more red-zone targets for Thomas
7	Dez Bryant	WR	DAL	Arrival of play caller Scott Linehan boosts TD ceiling
8	Eddie Lacy	RB	GB	Bruising runner should see high volume in top offense
9	Julio Jones	WR	ATL	Return from foot injury only concern; elite size/speed playmaker
10	Jimmy Graham	TE	NO	Drew Brees' top target plays mostly WR, qualifies at TE
11	A.J. Green	WR	CIN	Sub-optimal environment, but skills are top shelf
12	Montee Ball	RB	DEN	Denver's No. 1 RB, could lead NFL in TDs
13	DeMarco Murray	RB	DAL	But for health history, would be easy first-round pick
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Rank	Player	Pos	Team	Comment
1	LeSean McCoy	RB	PHI	Fast, quick, versatile and playing in top offense
2	Jamaal Charles	RB	KC	Showed he could break open games as a receiver too last year
3	Adrian Peterson	RB	MIN	Dominant old-school back should thrive in Norv Turner's offense
4	Matt Forte	RB	CHI	Elite pass-catching back might even see more goal-line carries
5	Calvin Johnson	WR	DET	NFL's version of LeBron James
6	Demaryius Thomas	WR	DEN	Eric Decker's departure means more red-zone targets for Thomas
7	Dez Bryant	WR	DAL	Arrival of play caller Scott Linehan boosts TD ceiling
8	Eddie Lacy	RB	GB	Bruising runner should see high volume in top offense
9	Julio Jones	WR	ATL	Return from foot injury only concern; elite size/speed playmaker
10	Jimmy Graham	TE	NO	Drew Brees' top target plays mostly WR, qualifies at TE
11	A.J. Green	WR	CIN	Sub-optimal environment, but skills are top shelf
12	Montee Ball	RB	DEN	Denver's No. 1 RB, could lead NFL in TDs
13	DeMarco Murray	RB	DAL	But for health history, would be easy first-round pick
14	Brandon Marshall	WR	CHI	Fewer big plays, but was an elite red-zone target last year
15	Jordy Nelson	WR	GB	Aaron Rodgers to Jordy Nelson is best per-play combo in NFL
16	Alshon Jeffery	WR	CHI	Monster downfield target, but Brandon Marshall limits ceiling
17	Arian Foster	RB	HOU	Healthy again for now; should catch more passes in new offense
18	Zac Stacy	RB	STL	Workhorse bowling-ball of a back, also catches passes
19	Giovani Bernard	RB	CIN	Versatile rising star likely to lose out on goal-line carries
20	Le'Veon Bell	RB	PIT	Only 3.5 YPC, but 45 catches in 13 games
21	Alfred Morris	RB	WAS	Top-notch early-down and goal-line back; doesn't catch passes
22	C.J. Spiller	RB	BUF	Ankle injury derailed 2013 season; healthy now
23	Marshawn Lynch	RB	SEA	Will give up a few carries, but still workhorse on top team
24	Keenan Allen	WR	SD	Fifth rookie WR since 2000 to break 1,000 yards
25	Doug Martin	RB	TB	Got only 3.6 YPC last year before he got hurt
26	Peyton Manning	QB	DEN	Expect average between 2012 and 2013
27	Andre Ellington	RB	ARZ	Explosive back, question is whether he breaks 220 carries
28	Ryan Mathews	RB	SD	Played all 16 games last year for first time in career
29	Aaron Rodgers	QB	GB	On pace for another huge year when he got hurt
30	Drew Brees	QB	NO	Averaging 42.7 TD passes and 5,272 yards last three years
31	Victor Cruz	WR	NYG	Eli Manning and Giants O-line can't be worse than in 2013
32	Rob Gronkowski	TE	NE	Health is the only issue; top-15 player otherwise
33	Michael Floyd	WR	ARZ	Elite size/speed target, loses red-zone work to Larry Fitzgerald
34	Julius Thomas	TE	DEN	Should have an even bigger role with Eric Decker gone
35	Vincent Jackson	WR	TB	Safe choice, especially with improved QB and O-line
36	Antonio Brown	WR	PIT	Plays much better in PPR; TD upside limited by stature
37	Randall Cobb	WR	GB	Think Percy Harvin, but in a better offense
38	Andre Johnson	WR	HOU	Quietly had 3,005 receiving yards last two years
39	Cordarrelle Patterson	WR	MIN	Think Percy Harvin, but bigger and more durable
40	Bishop Sankey	RB	TEN	Should beat out Shonn Greene for feature-back role
41	Toby Gerhart	RB	JAC	Career 4.7-YPC rusher gets a chance to start
42	Joique Bell	RB	DET	Co-starter with Reggie Bush, good pass catcher
43	Pierre Garcon	WR	WAS	Won't see last year's 181 targets, but efficiency should improve
44	Percy Harvin	WR	SEA	Can do it all; showed he was healthy in the Super Bowl
45	DeSean Jackson	WR	WAS	Led the league in YPT, goes from one good situation to another
46	Rashad Jennings	RB	NYG	Caught 36 passes last year, good fit for NY's new West Coast offense
47	Josh Gordon	WR	CLE	Possible suspension looming, otherwise would be top-10 pick
48	Jeremy Maclin	WR	PHI	Returning from torn ACL, but should be No. 1 in Eagles offense
49	Ben Tate	RB	CLE	Starting back in Cleveland, but Terrance West looms
50	Reggie Bush	RB	DET	Should be good fit for new Saints-based offense in Detroit
51	Larry Fitzgerald	WR	ARZ	Red-zone ace, but big-play ability largely gone
52	T.Y. Hilton	WR	IND	Downfield gamebreaker, but Indy needs to open up the offense
53	Michael Crabtree	WR	SF	Colin Kaepernick's No. 1 target in crowded situation
54	Roddy White	WR	ATL	32-years old, but came on strong in the second half
55	Chris Johnson	RB	NYJ	Efficiency in freefall, but durable and assured carries
56	Shane Vereen	RB	NE	Top-notch pass catcher in what should be a strong offense
57	Ray Rice	RB	BAL	Likely to be suspended, but should rebound from injury-riddled year
58	Stevan Ridley	RB	NE	Ostensible starter for the Pats, but must hold onto the ball
59	Frank Gore	RB	SF	Old warhorse still the starter, but should cede carries to backups
60	Torrey Smith	WR	BAL	Big-play artist, but not much work near pay dirt
61	Marques Colston	WR	NO	Slowed by injuries, was largely himself in second half
62	Wes Welker	WR	DEN	High TDs masked slide in per-play effectiveness
63	Mike Wallace	WR	MIA	Better season in Year 2 in Miami and with upgraded O-line
64	Maurice Jones-Drew	RB	OAK	Produced in bad situations before, but 29 and with more miles now
65	Nick Foles	QB	PHI	Led NFL with 9.1 YPA and 27:2 TD:INT ratio last year
66	Jordan Cameron	TE	CLE	Could be team's top target if Josh Gordon suspended
67	Vernon Davis	TE	SF	Impossible matchup, but volume is an issue in SF
68	Trent Richardson	RB	IND	Looked awful last year, but is still the favorite to start
69	Terrance West	RB	CLE	Talented rookie will back up injury-prone Ben Tate
70	Andrew Luck	QB	IND	Finally surrounded with plus skill talent
71	Robert Griffin	QB	WAS	Looks healthy in OTAs, No. 1 QB upside with new weapons
72	Terrance Williams	WR	DAL	Downfield playmaker is now No. 2 in Dallas
73	Eric Decker	WR	NYJ	No. 1 target in NY, but downgrade in QB possibly traumatic
74	Lamar Miller	RB	MIA	Will compete for carries with already injured Knowshon Moreno
75	Pierre Thomas	RB	NO	Part of Saints RB committee, should catch a lot of passes
76	Greg Olsen	TE	CAR	Could be Panthers' top target
77	Sammy Watkins	WR	BUF	Game-breaking rookie slots as team's top target immediately
78	Riley Cooper	WR	PHI	From pariah to contract extension in one year; starter with upside
79	Mike Evans	WR	TB	Has No. 1 size/speed specs; should start Week 1
80	Dwayne Bowe	WR	KC	Second year with Andy Reid should be better
81	Tom Brady	QB	NE	Top-five QB if Rob Gronkowski stays healthy all year
82	Jason Witten	TE	DAL	Steady source of catches, but little big-play ability
83	Zach Ertz	TE	PHI	Breakout candidate in Year 2 in Chip Kelly's offense
84	Dennis Pitta	TE	BAL	Could be Joe Flacco's top target, especially in red zone
85	Matt Ryan	QB	ATL	Consistent passer should bounce back with Julio Jones returning
86	Matthew Stafford	QB	DET	Mediocre player, but high volume and Calvin Johnson pay fantasy bills
87	Jordan Reed	TE	WAS	Could be Robert Griffin's first read near the goal line
88	DeAndre Hopkins	WR	HOU	Possible breakout in Year 2 if Andre Johnson gets hurt or leaves town
89	Aaron Dobson	WR	NE	Only size/speed threat the Patriots have on the outside
90	Cam Newton	QB	CAR	Great talent, but deprived of weapons
91	Rueben Randle	WR	NYG	Should see a boost in up-tempo offense
92	Golden Tate	WR	DET	Will see a lot of single coverage this year
93	Kendall Wright	WR	TEN	Strictly a possession receiver, but volume should be high
94	Kenny Stills	WR	NO	Strong rookie season portends bigger role
95	Cecil Shorts	WR	JAC	The Jaguars No. 1 at least heading into 2014
96	Mark Ingram	RB	NO	Should split early-down work with Pierre Thomas/Khiry Robinson
97	Colin Kaepernick	QB	SF	Has the weapons/skills for monster season, but needs more attempts
98	Carlos Hyde	RB	SF	Frank Gore's only backup standing
99	Steven Jackson	RB	ATL	Already injured, should be ready for Week 1
100	Tony Romo	QB	DAL	Steady and productive, but coming off a back injury
101	Danny Woodhead	RB	SD	Caught 76 balls and scored eight TDs last yaer
102	Marvin Jones	WR	CIN	Athletic playmaker, but distant second fiddle to A.J. Green
103	Russell Wilson	QB	SEA	Had arguably best first-two QB seasons in NFL history
104	Charles Clay	TE	MIA	Dolphins' best red-zone target
105	Tavon Austin	WR	STL	Rams need to find ways to get him the ball
106	Hakeem Nicks	WR	IND	Still only 26, could be Indy's No. 1 if healthy
107	Darren McFadden	RB	OAK	Co-starter alongside Maurice Jones-Drew
108	Julian Edelman	WR	NE	Tom Brady's top target out of desperation should see smaller role
109	Philip Rivers	QB	SD	Returned to his 2008-2010 form last year
110	Justin Hunter	WR	TEN	Second-year man with size/speed combo to be a No. 1
111	Marqise Lee	WR	JAC	Lighting it up in camp; Robinson/Shorts banged up
112	Kyle Rudolph	TE	MIN	Norv Turner could make him more than just a red-zone option
113	Ladarius Green	TE	SD	Antonio Gates is still around, but Green should surpass him in 2014
114	Devonta Freeman	RB	ATL	ATL's RB of the future; the future could be now
115	Jordan Matthews	WR	PHI	Could see targets right away in Chip Kelly offense
116	Darren Sproles	RB	PHI	Speedy pass-catcher should be a great fit for up-tempo offense
117	Martellus Bennett	TE	CHI	Big, athletic target in dynamic passing offense
118	DeAngelo Williams	RB	CAR	Starter in Carolina with modest ceiling
119	Emmanuel Sanders	WR	DEN	No. 4 target in Denver can be plenty useful
120	Ahmad Bradshaw	RB	IND	Arguably Indy's best back if he can stay healthy
121	Christine Michael	RB	SEA	Should see more work; top-five upside if Marshawn Lynch gets hurt
122	Chris Ivory	RB	NYJ	Rugged, between-the-tackles runner to complement Chris Johnson
123	Jonathan Stewart	RB	CAR	Healthy and should split carries with DeAngelo Williams again
124	Anquan Boldin	WR	SF	Somehow stays relevant as he ages
125	Brian Hartline	WR	MIA	Solid high-low, low-ceiling type
126	Bernard Pierce	RB	BAL	Could start if Ray Rice is suspended
127	Andre Williams	RB	NYG	David Wilson's injury opens the door.
128	Kenny Britt	WR	STL	Looks great early in camp
129	Khiry Robinson	RB	NO	In NO backfield mix, role could grow
130	Fred Jackson	RB	BUF	33 years old, but the mileage is low; Bryce Brown could supplant
131	Kelvin Benjamin	WR	CAR	Massive rookie could be the only game in town
132	Danny Amendola	WR	NE	Hard to judge based on injury-riddled 2013
133	Jermaine Kearse	WR	SEA	Big-play receiver in the playoffs could be in for larger role
134	Knile Davis	RB	KC	Power/speed back could be a monster if Jamaal Charles gets hurt
135	Stepfan Taylor	RB	ARZ	Will vie with Jonathan Dwyer for backup and possibly goal-line role
136	Donald Brown	RB	SD	Indy's best back last year will back up Ryan Mathews in SD
137	Robert Turbin	RB	SEA	In the mix, but fellow backup Christine Michael is more talented
138	Brandin Cooks	WR	NO	Explosive short pass catcher, should fill Darren Sproles' role
139	Jarrett Boykin	WR	GB	Slow, but decent size, great routes and hands
140	Greg Jennings	WR	MIN	Lost a step, but still solid possesion option
141	LeGarrette Blount	RB	PIT	Le'Veon Bell's backup with starter's talent
142	Ronnie Hillman	RB	DEN	Ostensible backup to Montee Ball at press time
143	Ben Roethlisberger	QB	PIT	Master of buying time on broken plays
144	Jay Cutler	QB	CHI	Per-game production should be great given system/weapons
145	Jeremy Hill	RB	CIN	Should supplant Benjarvus Green-Ellis as Gio Bernard's complement
146	Reggie Wayne	WR	IND	Looks healthy, but big plays and TDs are things of the past
147	Roy Helu	RB	WAS	Alfred Morris' backup and third-down back
148	Bryce Brown	RB	BUF	Talent is there; opportunity could be too if Fred Jackson is done
149	Knowshon Moreno	RB	MIA	Lingering knee injury, could be supplanted by Lamar Miller
150	Andre Brown	RB	HOU	Arian Foster's backup, but major health risk