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Besides a sure to be thrilling Monday night game featuring the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants, Week 2 of the 2008 NFL preseason is in the books.
Here are some draft trends that are likely to take place following this weekend`s action.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson looked healthy, and like a man amongst boys against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night, catching three passes for 76 yards and a touchdown. In limited action, Johnson flashed the size and speed combination that made him the No. 2 selection of the 2007 NFL Draft. The Fantasy Football world is buzzing about Johnson`s potential which will very likely bump him up to fourth-round levels of drafts; up from last week`s early fifth-round Average Draft Position (ADP).
After starting Saturday night`s contest and rushing for 43 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries, the value of Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams is likely to continue trending upward. Williams` ADP currently sits at 103.20, a bargain compared to the 36.67 ADP of fellow Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown. Brown`s value has remained surprisingly steady during Williams` recent launch up cheat sheets, but one has to wonder how long that`ll last, especially after this weekend.
Despite a 28.5 yard-per-carry average in his second game as a member of the Atlanta Falcons, don`t look for running back Michael Turner to receive much of a boost to his ADP which currently sits at 36.14. Fantasy Footballers have done an excellent job at keeping Turner`s situation in focus -- an excellent preseason performance doesn`t negate the fact that he`ll be running behind a below-average offensive line and receiving handoffs from a rookie quarterback.
Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice did little to disappoint the drafters who bumped his ADP up 38 percent last week, as the rookie rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Rice`s 111.96 ADP currently ranks him as the 107th player selected. He`s likely to crack the top-100 after Saturday`s performance.
Catching quarterback Brett Favre`s first touchdown pass as a member of the New York Jets has opened the eyes of many to rookie tight end Dustin Keller. Favre has always utilized the tight end, and with Bubba Franks set to handle the majority of the blocking from the position, Keller is becoming an intriguing backup option for many fantasy teams. Look for him to start making his way to the back end of most drafts.
For a recap of the upcoming week`s movers and shakers, check back on Friday for The Mock Market Report.
Here are some draft trends that are likely to take place following this weekend`s action.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson looked healthy, and like a man amongst boys against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night, catching three passes for 76 yards and a touchdown. In limited action, Johnson flashed the size and speed combination that made him the No. 2 selection of the 2007 NFL Draft. The Fantasy Football world is buzzing about Johnson`s potential which will very likely bump him up to fourth-round levels of drafts; up from last week`s early fifth-round Average Draft Position (ADP).
After starting Saturday night`s contest and rushing for 43 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries, the value of Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams is likely to continue trending upward. Williams` ADP currently sits at 103.20, a bargain compared to the 36.67 ADP of fellow Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown. Brown`s value has remained surprisingly steady during Williams` recent launch up cheat sheets, but one has to wonder how long that`ll last, especially after this weekend.
Despite a 28.5 yard-per-carry average in his second game as a member of the Atlanta Falcons, don`t look for running back Michael Turner to receive much of a boost to his ADP which currently sits at 36.14. Fantasy Footballers have done an excellent job at keeping Turner`s situation in focus -- an excellent preseason performance doesn`t negate the fact that he`ll be running behind a below-average offensive line and receiving handoffs from a rookie quarterback.
Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice did little to disappoint the drafters who bumped his ADP up 38 percent last week, as the rookie rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Rice`s 111.96 ADP currently ranks him as the 107th player selected. He`s likely to crack the top-100 after Saturday`s performance.
Catching quarterback Brett Favre`s first touchdown pass as a member of the New York Jets has opened the eyes of many to rookie tight end Dustin Keller. Favre has always utilized the tight end, and with Bubba Franks set to handle the majority of the blocking from the position, Keller is becoming an intriguing backup option for many fantasy teams. Look for him to start making his way to the back end of most drafts.
For a recap of the upcoming week`s movers and shakers, check back on Friday for The Mock Market Report.
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