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RANK
PLAYER
COMMENTS
1
Ladainian Tomlinson, RB, Chargers
Leads NFL with 12 rushing TDs and only trails Parker by 22 yds to lead NFL in rushing.
2
Tom Brady, QB, Patriots
123.5 Rating, 70.2% Comp, 4095 YDS, 45 TDs, 5 INTs, 13-0, SuperModel GF, life's good...
3
Joseph Addai, RB, Colts
2nd in NFL in rushing TDs to LT and 2nd in NFL in receiving TDs for RBs behind Westbrook.
4
Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings
Only RB to average more than 100 ypg (109.1) and 1 of 3 w/10+ rushing TDs
5
Randy Moss, WR, Patriots
82 rec's, 1264 yds, 19 TDs: our pre-season pick for Comeback Player of Year could be MVP?
6
Brian Westbrook, RB, Eagles
Has 1742 combined rushing/receiving yards and leads RBs in receptions (74).
7
Willis McGahee, RB, Ravens
Top 5 in rushing yds and has 7 rushing TDs in last 8G.
8
Willie Parker, RB, Steelers
Leads NFL in rushing (1217 yds), but only has 2 TDs.
9
Terrell Owens, WR, Cowboys
Leads NFL in receiving yards (1270) and 2nd in TDs (14) behind Moss.
10
Tony Romo, QB, Cowboys
2nd only to Brady in QB rating and TDs and 3rd in YDs.
11
Peyton Manning, QB, Colts
3358 YDs and 27 TDs but has 13 INTs (most since 2002) to go with those #'s.
12
Jamal Lewis, RB, Browns
Averaging 101.5 rushing ypg over last 4 and has 3 TDs in that span.
13
Braylon Edwards, WR, Browns
3rd in receiving TDs (13) and has had 1 in 3 straight games.
14
Ryan Grant, RB, Packers
4 100-yd games in past 7, averaging 109.8 ypg over past 4G.
15
Andre Johnson, WR, Texans
Despite injuries, only WR in league to average 100+ ypg receiving.
16
Marion Barber III, RB, Cowboys
Had 3 TDs last week to reach 11 (9 rush/2 rec) on the year.  Averaging 5 ypc.
17
Steven Jackson, RB, Rams
Consistent - 90-96 yds in each of last 4 games.
18
Frank Gore, RB, 49ers
Averaging 68.5 ypg rushing and 57.8 ypg receiving over past 4G.
19
Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals
On pace for 101/1424/9 if he plays 15 games.  
20
Chad Johnson, WR, Bengals
On pace for 97/1460/7.
21
TJ Houshmandzadeh, WR, Bengals
Leads NFL w/96 Rec's but also has 11 TDs and 966 yds.
22
Reggie Wayne, WR, Colts
3rd in receiving yards (1211) behind only Moss and T.O. and has 9 receiving TDs.
23
Marshawn Lynch, RB, Bills
Had 107 yds rushing in 1st game back from injury.
24
Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jaguars
8 TDs in last 112 rushing attempts but only averaging 30 rushing ypg over past 4G.
25
Earnest Graham, RB, Bucs
Has 9 rushing TDs on year and 5 in last 4G.  'Nuff said.
26
Marques Colston, WR, Saints
Has 630 receiving yds in past 6G (105 ypg).
27
Plaxico Burress, WR, Giants
Despite battling injury all season, 1 of only 6 WRs w/10+ TDs.
28
Greg Jennings, WR, Packers
Only 46 Rec's but he makes him count: 17.7 avg, 8.0 YAC and 11 TDs
29
Antonio Gates, TE, Chargers
Although Witten leads TEs in receptions/receiving yards, Gates has 9 TDs
30
Clinton Portis, RB, Redskins
8th in league in rushing on year but 47.5 rushing ypg and 1 TD in past 4G.
31
Edgerrin James, RB, Cardinals
7th in league in rushing on year but only 1 TD in past 5G.
32
Brandon Jacobs, RB, Giants
Averaging 83.6 rushing ypg but only has 2 TDs on year.
33
Drew Brees, QB, Saints
Since 0-4 start, has 286.1 ypg
34
Brett Favre, QB, Packers
5th in QB rating, 2nd in passing yds and T6th in TDs.  Will he be back next year?
35
Derek Anderson, QB, Browns
T4th in passing TDs although struggling a little in last 4G: 6 TDs, 5 INTs
36
Wes Welker, WR, Patriots
93/974/8 - not bad for a #2 receiver that cost a 2nd-round draft pick.
37
Torry Holt, WR, Rams
80/1034/6 - getting older but still putting up #'s in an under-performing offense.
38
Carson Palmer, QB, Bengals
Off year - 5th in passing yards but 21 TDs to 17 INTs
39
Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seahawks
Quietly having great season: 3346 yds, 24 TDs and only 10 INTs
40
Jason Witten, TE, Cowboys
Leads all TEs in receiving yards and receptions
41
Brandon Marshall, WR, Broncos
4th in Rec's (86) and 6th in yds (1136) although he has played 14G.
42
Kellen Winslow, TE, Browns
On pace for 85 rec's/1160 yds.
43
Joey Galloway, WR, Bucs
Only Andre Davis has a better avg/rec than Galloway.
44
Rudi Johnson, RB, Bengals
Has 1 rushing TD in 3 straight games.
45
Kevin Jones, RB, Lions
Sandwiched 1-yd G vs MIN with 2 G w/90+ yds and 3 rushing TDs.
46
Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers
1 of 4 QBs with 100+ Rating, 26 TDs to 11 INTs, but only 182.8 passing ypg in last 4G
47
Tony Gonzalez, TE, Chiefs
2nd in receiving yards among TEs to Witten by only 1 yard
48
Fred Taylor, RB, Jaguars
3 straight 100-yd games, in which he scored 2 of his 3 rushing TDs on yr.
49
Steve Smith, WR, Panthers
Only 65/745/6 through 12G for this perennial #1 fantasy WR.
50
Justin Fargas, RB, Raiders
Has 3 100-yd games in past 6 and averaging 100.5 rushing ypg in past 4G.