Marvin Harrison vs. Reggie Wayne
You read it correctly. We’re debating Marvin and Reggie. Just another reason why Fantasy Football Indepth is a notch above the rest! The whole world will give you the generic response, "Marvin’s the better pick". Should you believe them? Let’s look at some stats. Up until now, Marvin has been the man, but history says that this will soon end. Marvin will be 35 years old this August and is entering his 12th year in the league. The great Jerry Rice ended his 8 year streak of at least 80 receptions at the age of 35. Both Michael Irvin and Rod Smith in their 12th year in the league also saw tremendous decreases in their statistics. These are just a few examples. Now let’s take a look at Reggie. Wayne’s receptions have increased each year for the past 6 consecutive seasons. In 06’ he recorded statistical highs in both yards and receptions. Wayne is becoming Peyton’s new Marvin and he will outperform Harrison. That’s right you heard it here first and were not afraid to say it. Now don’t jump the gun and draft Reggie where you would normally draft Marvin. We want to optimize your draft. Be patient and wait on Reggie, he’ll last about 7 or 8 picks longer than Marvin. When your pick rolls around, go ahead and snatch him.

Willie Parker vs. Brian Westbrook
Let’s start by analyzing any changes in scenery. The first thing that stands out is the departure of head coach Bill Cowher and offensive coordinator Ken Wisenhunt. Replacing Cowher and Wisenhunt is defensive minded Mike Tomlin and pass minded Bruce Arians. While the Steelers, under Cowher and Wisenhunt, have always been a solid rush offense, we may see a negative shift in their production with the new coaching staff at the helm. On the contrary, Brian Westbrook is returning to an offense that is designed for his success. Westbrook, for the first time in his career touched the ball over 300 times in 06’. He only missed one game due to injury. If he can stay healthy he is as good as the best. Willie Parker will still have a solid year, but Westbrook will do better because of his role in the offense and his exceptional pass catching ability.

Sleeper - Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings really gets no love. Of course I realize that he finished the season with only 632 yards and 3 scores. Let’s not forget, though, that he was bothered by an ankle injury for the majority of the year. While healthy, Greg managed to rack up 378 yards and 3 touchdowns. That put him on pace to finish the season with a little over 1000 yards and 8 scores. That’s an impressive pace that definitely makes him worthy of sleeper consideration. In the average draft Greg is going as a fourth receiver. If he keeps his healthy 06’ pace, I would consider him as a third option. Of course, there is no way to tell if he will maintain that pace in 07’. But with Greg being in a Green Bay offense that attempted more passes than any other team in the league in 06’, I would definitely take my chances.

Impact Report - Find A Way to Get AP
It’s an unwritten rule that referring to a running back by his initials places him in the stud category. You never hear of Julius Jones being referred to as J.J. But you do hear an awful lot about L.T., L.J., and even the occasional S.J. Well I am going to take the liberty of throwing Adrian Peterson into that same category. Henceforth he shall be referred to only as A.P. Pick your mouth up off of the floor and let me explain. Of course I don’t mean to say that A.P. will have a year comparable to the above mentioned fantasy studs. I do believe, however, that he will be a premier back of the future. In seasonal drafts it is probably best that you respect his average draft position. As long as he co-exists with Chester Taylor his value is dwarfed. But when (not if, but when) A.P. has the starting job to himself he will no doubt establish himself as a consistent force. Trust me, it won’t take long for Minnesota to recognize what they have in A.P.. As the season progresses he will see a greater role in the offense. In keeper leagues, especially in leagues where five or more players are kept, don’t be afraid to reach for A.P. a little early. You will have a gem for years to come.