Quarterbacks

Starting QB: Aaron Rodgers just missed repeating his status as #1 Fantasy QB in 2010, in part because he missed a game for the first time since he took over starting duties in 2008. even missing time, Rodgers totalled 3,922 yards with 29 touchdowns and just 11 interceptions. Although this past year saw better play by the offensive line (Rodgers was only sacked 38 times, down from 51 the season prior), it shouldn't surprise anyone that Rodgers missed a game due to concussion, as he has been hit frequently. He's healthy now and adding rookie OT Derek Sherrod should continue to improve the line. Mark Tauscher looked much more reliable last season and once rookie Bryan Bulaga stepped in, he helped alot. Rodgers' stats are also impressive when you consider he lost TE Jermichael Finley and RB Ryan Grant early and Donald Driver suddenly looked old. He gets all his weapons back healthy this season, so Rodgers has every chance to put up monster numbers again in this high powered offense.

Backup QB: There was a lot of chatter that Matt Flynn would be traded this off-season but since they didn't add any QBs in the draft, it's safe to assume Flynn goes nowhere, though until the lockout ends we don't know for sure. Assuming he stays and if Rodgers goes down (Packer faithful just had a heart-attack), Flynn should be able to step in and hold things together, but he won't put up the points Rodgers would have in the same games. Harrell saved himself at the end of camp last year and was added to the 53 man roster. If Flynn goes away, Harrell will be the #2. He's a decent quarterback but not polished and his presence in the starting lineup might really make it hard on fantasy owners of the rest of the offense.

Running Backs

Starting RB: Grant went down after a whopping eight carries in the first game of the season with an ankle injury which ended up needing surgery and landing him on the IR. He comes back to his reclaim starting gig to find second year running back James Starks cutting into his carries. Grant has to prove he's healthy and past his ankle injuries if he is going to hold off Starks. He exploded in the latter half of 2009, but that cooled off during the playoffs. He returns to a revamped offensive line and the usual dynamic passing attack, so he should find room to run. The question is, was late 2009 just a flash in the pan and can he stay healthy?

Backup RBs: Starks had a solid playoff run but he remains an unproven commodity, even though the team is high on him. He averaged 4.73 yards against the Steelers in the Super Bowl so while his yardage total wasn't impressive against a stout Steelers defense, he found room to run. So while Grant should retain his job, Starks will push him. Arriving to push Starks is Alexander Green, rookie running back from Hawaii. Green is a versatile back who can catch the ball well, but goes down too easy at times and had success in part due to Hawaii's spread offense. If he can adjust and Starks regresses, he brings an interesting dynamic to the offense. He'll have to adjust quick though and if the lockout continues and there's no camp, it will hurt Green a lot. Brandon Jackson is a free agent and it remains to be seen if he will be brought back. If so, he'll likely be buried on the depth chart as he's been a disappointment. Dimitri Nance is an afterthought.

Fullback: John Kuhn emerged as a big, pounding force in short yardage but it never translated to fantasy points unless your league requires a fullback. Quinn Johnson and Korey Hall are beyond afterthoughts and not worth rostering in even that scenario.

Wide Receivers

Starting WRs: Greg Jennings had an outstanding 2010, totaling 1,265 yards (his second highest total ever) with 12 touchdowns (tied for his best). This despite Jermichael Finley's injury and the severe decline of Donald Driver. Driver's production was halved in 2010, as age seemed to finally catch up with the veteran. While Driver has somehow defied claims he would slow down year after year, it appears as if he has finally begun to decline.

Backup WRs: Jordy Nelson had a tremendous Super Bowl and appears poised to take a step forward if he can be a little less streaky then he was in 2010. His value is hurt though, but the return of James Jones who has signed a three year contract after both Driver and Aaron Rodgers went to bat for him. Likely both will do all right from a NFL perspective, but hurt each other from a fantasy point of view. Incoming rookie Randall Cobb is a versatile receiver who can get good separation and runs fearless routes across the middle. Cobb may not do a lot this coming season, but he could very well emerge as the eventual replacement for Driver. Brett Swain isn't much of an option either for the Packers or fantasy owners.

Tight Ends

The Packers played rotating tight ends when Jermichael Finley went down early in the season with a torn meniscus in his right knee. Finley is a talented receiver and is impossible to cover and it appears he will be healthy for the season. He could easily be a top 5 tight end in this offense. Donald Lee will be on the field for a while, but he won't steal enough touches to hurt Finley. With Ryan Taylor and DJ Williams coming in, Quarless, Havner and Crabtree will be battling for less roster spots. All of them would be marginal starts at best if Finley can't stay healthy.