This is an early look at my 2009 Fantasy Football IDP Rankings with an eye towards dynasty play. There are some obvious omissions for a variety of reasons and some inclusions bound to confound. Free agent signings continue and once the 2009 NFL Draft is completed, this IDP Rankings lists will be updated and expanded (June/August).
Initially, I was going to have separate rankings to account for the basic IDP scoring types, but in the end it was easier to just rank the players. Know your league scoring, as that affects a player’s value and ranking. Even start-up leagues usually list a player’s scoring from last year based on the parameters for that league.
Updated Last: 3/14/09 (View Our Most Updated Rankings Here!)
1. Mario Williams, Hou
2. Osi Umenyiora, NYG
3. Jared Allen, Min
4. Jullius Peppers, Car
5. Trent Cole, Phi
6. Terrel Suggs, Bal
7. Justin Tuck, NYG
8. Aaron Kampman, GB
9. Robert Mathis, Ind
10. Gaines Adams, TB
11. Chris Long, StL
12. Dwight Freeney, Ind
13. Aaron Schobel, Buf
14. Adewale Ogunleye, Chi
15. John Abraham, Atl
16. Justin Smith, SF
17. Cliff Avril, Det
18. Jay Ratliff, Dal
19. Shaun Rodgers, Cle
20. Albert Haynesworth, Was
21. Mathias Kiwanuka, NYG
22. Elvis Dumervil, Den
23. Ray Edwards, Min
24. Jay Richardson, Oak
25. Charles Johnson, Car
Yes, London Fletcher will finish in the top ten in scoring, now try to acquire him in dynasty league without overpaying!
1. Patrick Willis, SF
2. Jon Beason, Car
3. DeMeco Ryans, Hou
4. Barrett Ruud, TB
5. Demarcus Ware, Dal
6. James Harrison, Pit
7. D’Qwell Jackson, Cle
8. Kirk Morrison, Oak
9. Jerod Mayo, NE
10. D.J.Williams, Den
11. Shawn Merriman, SD
12. EJ Henderson, Min
13. Lance Briggs, Chi
14. David Harris, NYJ
15. LaMarr Woodley, Pit
16. Stewart Bradley, Phi
17. Paul Posluszny, Buf
18. Karlos Dansby, Ari
19. Bradie James, Dal
20. Curtis Lofton, Atl
21. A.J. Hawk, GB
22. Jonathan Vilma NO
23. Keith Rivers, Cin
24. Zach Diles, Hou
DBs change year to year. QBs stay away from certain match-ups, giving good players less chances to make a difference. If you miss out on a player you want remember this maxim: QBs pick on the rookies.
1. Gibril Wilson, Mia
2. Troy Polamalu, Pit
3. Eric Weddle, SD
4. Oshiomogho Atogwe, StL
5. Antrel Rolle, Ari
6. Chris Gamble, Car
7. Yeremiah Bell, Mia
8. Erik Coleman, Atl
9. Cortland Finnegan, Ten
10. Darrelle Revis, NYJ
11. Chris Horton, Was
12. Cedric Griffin, Min
13. Charles Tillman, Chi
14. Nick Collins, GB
15. Sean Jones, Phi
16. Adrian Wilson, Ari
17. Richard Marshall, Car
18. Brandon Meriweather, NE
19. Donte Whitner, Buf J
20. Antoine Bethea, Ind
21. Roman Harper, NO
22. Bob Sanders, Ind
23. Marlin Jackson, Ind
24. Michael Griffin, Ten
25. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Ari
L.Briggs listed twice, but I really think you did a good job on this overall.
Maybe I missed something. I understand the man is getting older, but I have to believe Antoine Winfield deserves a place on the DB list. At the age of 31, Winfield still scored 81 solo tackles, 14 assists, 2 sacks, 2 INTs, 11 pass deflections, and forced 4 fumbles in 2008. The tackle numbers alone merit top ten consideration.
I also left off Ed Reed, Charles Woodson, et al. Winfield is a solid pro, no argument there. All three and more will be added when the lists expand in May. These rankings aren’t based on last years performance or his age (32) as Bell is 31. They are subjective.
As for listing Briggs twice, I list someone twice every time I do one of these. Tough to find reliable help these days.
Keep ‘em coming guys!
Good stuff Tav. Thanks for the resource.
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