Top 10 Players You Won't Want to Miss

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Top 10 Players You Won't Want to Miss

Here is my list and analysis of the top 10 players that are underrated and drafted late. Most of these players are fantasy point gold mines and easy picks if you draft them at the right times.

Darren McFadden– Even though I hate to admit it Run DMC is one of the top 5 RB's in the league. McFadden was scoring an average of at least 15-17 fantasy points for me last year and saved my team a couple times with games where he put up 35 points or more. I feel like the raiders number one option is going to be McFadden again this year which means as long as he stays healthy you can count on him being your #1 back. It is a little risky to grab him with your first pick but make sure to get him by round 2 if available.

Percy Harvin- This wide receiver is dynamic and can have huge fantasy point games. Not only can he score big on punt returns but the vikings are likely to throw more targets his way because of the Sidney Rice trade. Also Percy missed out on 2 games and practices last year due to migraines (which are supposedly a thing of the past) and still put up big numbers.

Philip Rivers- Not only did Rivers throw the most yards 4,710 last year in the entire league, (and 30 TD's).  Not to mention he also did it with a beat up receiving squad were half of them signed in the middle of the season.Now that his old favorite Vincent Jackson is back this season and Antonio Gates still there, Philip is a first pick QB over Rodgers, Brady or anyone just wait and see.


Julio Jones– One thing about fantasy football that stays consistent is that, you never know about wide receivers (especially rookies). However Julio Jones has been receiving a high amount of buzz from scouts and early preseason targets. With Matt Ryan at the helm and already throwing Julio a lot of passes, he will most likely become a favorite for big plays. With the defense focusing on Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez this will leave Jones open for a break out year. I would say pick him up round 4-5 depending if you went strong RB's and are running out of WR options.

Chad Ocho Cinco- Yes he is in a new found home, away for the non fantasy relevant Bengals. Where Chad Ocho Cinco landed couldn't have been a safer haven for him. Remember the last time Moss got traded from the Raiders to Brady's squad? Yea top Wide Receiver in the league with 1,493 yards and 23 TD's. I'm expecting Ocho Cinco to produce similar results.

Peyton Hillis– Even though Peyton Hillis made it to the cursed cover of Madden this year, I still think he can post up some huge fantasy points before that injury occurs. With the Browns offensive line and his running back role expanding, the only way Peyton Hillis is not going to score points is when he can't make it out on the field. If your league is RB crazy than you might want to draft Hillis 1st or 2nd pick.


Visanthe Shiancoe– He is one of the top TE's in the league and with new Quarterback Donovan McNabb who loves to count on TE's in the red zone you can be sure that Shiancoe will be receiving a ton of touch down passes.

Mike Tolbert – I call him the lightning charged pin ball. Tolbert is essentially the size of a full back but comes equipped with lightning fast speed and sticky gloves. You can expect Tolbert to be San Diegos #1 RB this season until Ryan Mathews stops injuring himself. Philip Rivers brought a squad of about 6 NFL players to the practice field behind my college dorm room. A majority of those passes were thrown straight to Tolbert and let me tell you he is the fastest 240 pound RB you will ever see.

Tolbert is in blue, Philip in White

Josh Freeman– With Tampa Bay having a lot of hype and something to prove this year Josh Freeman needs finish what he started last season.  Josh Freeman had some decent fantasy stats last year, he threw  for 3,451 yards and 25 touchdowns with only 6 interceptions. If you forgot to draft a top QB and are starting to worry about your team this year than don't panic because Freeman's got your back.

Larry Fitzgerald- I was a little disappointed with Fitzgerald's production last year but with Kurt Warner's absence who could blame him. I have faith in him again this season however with the addition of Kevin Kolb at the QB position. Fitzgerald's regular fantasy numbers should be back in action this season. If he is available by round 2-3 I would definitely pick him up.