Overall Cheat Sheet With Comments: RotoWire 150 - PPR Edition

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Updated on August 7, 2014 11:55PM EST

This is the second edition of the RotoWire 150. It assumes a 12-team PPR league with 1-QB, 2-RB, 3-WR, 1-FLX, 1-TE. It's merely a snapshot of the rankings on Thursday, August 7th at 10 pm PT. For rankings 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	Calvin Johnson	WR	DET	NFL's version of LeBron James
4	Demaryius Thomas	WR	DEN	Eric Decker's departure means more red-zone targets for Thomas
5	Dez Bryant	WR	DAL	Arrival of OC Scott Linehan boosts Bryant's TD ceiling
6	Matt Forte	RB	CHI	Elite pass-catching back might even see more goal-line carries
7	Eddie Lacy	RB	GB	Bruising runner should see high volume in top offense
8	Julio Jones	WR	ATL	Return from foot injury only concern; elite size/speed playmaker
9	Jimmy Graham	TE	NO	Drew Brees' top target plays mostly WR, qualifies at TE
10	A.J. Green	WR	CIN	Sub-optimal environment, but skills are top shelf
11	Adrian Peterson	RB	MIN	Dominant old-school back should thrive in Norv Turner's offense
12	Brandon Marshall	WR	CHI	Fewer big plays, but was an elite red-zone target last year
13	Jordy Nelson	WR	GB	Aaron Rodgers to Jordy Nelson is best per-play combo in NFL
14	DeMarco Murray	RB	DAL	But for health history, would be easy

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