Vikings running back Adrian Peterson turned into a fantasy star in 2007. But does his meteoric rise help support the notion that it is unnecessary to load up on running backs early?

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Coming off an injury-plagued 2007, does Larry Johnson still produce enough to justify being one of the first backs off the board?

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With Ahman Green ailing and no less than three other running backs vying for carries, will anyone in the Texans' backfield prove capable of producing fantasy points?

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Will he or won't he start? And even if Matt Leinart is given the nod in Week 1, can a Kurt Warner reemergence be that far off?

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Super Bowl ring or not, Eli is still "the other Manning" when it comes to fantasy production. Can he prove himself as a No. 1 fantasy QB in 2008?

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Jake Delhomme missed most of 2007 with an injury, but averaged 3,333 yards and 22 touchdowns per season from 2003-06. So the real question here is: Why is everyone overlooking him?

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On paper, Mike Martz's arrival in San Francisco looks like good news for the 49ers quarterbacks and bad news for Frank Gore. Will things play out that way?

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From a backup to a star in 2007, Earnest Graham stormed onto the fantasy scene last season with nearly 900 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns. With Warrick Dunn still lurking, can Graham repeat his performance?

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Despite shaky quarterback play and horrible offensive line protection, Thomas Jones had 1,119 yards in 2007. Now, with a revamped Jets' front and Brett Favre calling the shots, is Jones in line for a huge year?

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Despite being diagnosed with diabetes in the offseason, Cutler should be healthy enough to post solid fantasy numbers in '08. If all goes well, can he be worthy of a No. 1 quarterback spot?

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Ricky Williams' fantasy impact depends on the condition of Ronnie Brown's surgically repaired ACL. The previously troubled Williams has amazing potential and his skill speaks for itself.

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Matt Schaub has established a great rapport with star wideout Andre Johnson in a short time. On paper, Schaub looks like a fantasy stud. The only thing that will hold him back is himself.

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Kenny Watson got his chance to shine after injuries plagued the Bengals' top two running backs. Watson rose to the occasion and now looks like an extremely valuable pick deep into the draft.

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Coming off an excellent season, Patrick Crayton was rewarded with a contract extension worth over $14 million. It appears Crayton has locked down the No. 2 wide receiver spot and is determined to demonstrate why he's making the big bucks.

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Coming off his worst season in his six-year career, Randy McMichael is refueled by his new offensive coordinator, Al Saunders, who has sent a tight end to the Pro Bowl in each of his last eight seasons.

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After he put up worse numbers as the go-to guy last season, can Reggie Bush improve upon his dismal 3.7 career yard-per-carry average?

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For the first time in his career, Marc Bulger threw more interceptions than touchdowns last season. On top of that, he has missed 12 games due to injury over the past three seasons.

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The emotional leader can still help rally up his teammates, but that attribute has no relevance to fantasy managers. Ward has yet to break 1,000 yards over the last three seasons.

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When the Panthers drafted Jonathan Stewart, it changed the fantasy impact DeAngelo Williams could have. If these two form a 'Thunder and Lightning' tandem, the bulkier Stewart could be used in the red zone more.

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Offseason ankle surgery and the overwhelming pool of talent the Patriots have could hurt Benjamin Watson's fantasy numbers.

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Zimbabwe's Olympic medalist Kirsty Coventry, center, is seen with her medals as she arrives at Harare airport, Zimbabwe, Wednesday Aug. 27, 2008. Coventry won 1 Gold and 3 Silver medals for swimming, during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. (AP Photo)

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Zimbabwe's Olympic medalist Kirsty Coventry, center, waves whilst holding her medals, during a parade through the city centre of Harare, Zimbabwe, Wednesday Aug. 27, 008. Coventry won 1 Gold and 3 Silver medals for swimming, during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. (AP Photo)

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MANSFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 26: Double Olympic swimming gold medal winner Rebecca Adlington (seated top right of bus) tours her hometown of Mansfield on an open top bus as she gets a heroines welcome on August 26, 2008 in Mansfield, England. Adlington who won two Olympic golds in the 400m and 800m freestyle in Beijing was also presented with a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes by mayor Tony Eggington (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rebecca Adlington

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MANSFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 26: Double Olympic swimming gold medal winner Rebecca Adlington waves to the crowds as she tours her hometown of Mansfield on an open top bus and gets a heroines welcome on August 26, 2008 in Mansfield, England. Adlington who won two Olympic golds in the 400m and 800m freestyle in Beijing was also presented with a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes by mayor Tony Eggington (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rebecca Adlington

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MANSFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 26: Double Olympic swimming gold medal winner Rebecca Adlington (seated top right of bus) tours her hometown of Mansfield on an open top bus as she gets a heroines welcome on August 26, 2008 in Mansfield, England. Adlington who won two Olympic golds in the 400m and 800m freestyle in Beijing was also presented with a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes by mayor Tony Eggington. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rebecca Adlington

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Olympic swim team captain Grant Hackett (R) reacts as he chats with Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (L) during a welcome home ceremony for the Australian Olympic team at Sydney Airport August 26, 2008. REUTERS/Will Burgess (AUSTRALIA)

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Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (L) and leader of the opposition Brendan Nelson (R) talk with swim team captain Grant Hackett (C) during a welcome home ceremony for the Australian Olympic team at Sydney Airport August 26, 2008. REUTERS/Will Burgess (AUSTRALIA)

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Australia's leader of the opposition Brendan Nelson (R) shares a light moment with pole vault gold medallist Steve Hooker (L) as swim team captain Grant Hackett (C) follows during a welcome home ceremony for the Australian Olympic team at Sydney Airport August 26, 2008. REUTERS/Will Burgess (AUSTRALIA)

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Gold medallist swimmer Rebecca Adlington from Olympic Team GB (Great Britain) arrives back from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at Heathrow Airport in London August 25, 2008. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor (BRITAIN)

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British olympic team swimmer and gold medal winner Rebbeca Adlington poses with her medals as she arrives back in the UK on August 25, 2008, on the steps of their jet at London Heathrow airport. Britain's collection of 19 gold medals lifted it to fourth in the medals table and raised expectations of home success at the 2012 Olympics in London. Adlington, a virtual unknown outside swimming circles before the Games but now rapidly on her way to becoming a household name in Britain, has been promised a pair of her favourite designer shoes by the mayor of her home town. AFP PHOTO/ SHAUN CURRY (Photo credit should read SHAUN CURRY/AFP/Getty Images)

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