| Rank | Player | Team | Comment |
| 1 | Adrian Peterson | MIN | |
| 2 | Ray Rice | BAL | |
| 3 | Doug Martin | TB | |
| 4 | Calvin Johnson | DET | |
| 5 | C.J. Spiller | BUF | |
| 6 | Jamaal Charles | KC | |
| 7 | Arian Foster | HOU | |
| 8 | LeSean McCoy | PHI | |
| 9 | Demaryius Thomas | DEN | |
| 10 | A.J. Green | CIN | |
| 11 | Alfred Morris | WAS | |
| 12 | Drew Brees | NO | |
| 13 | Jimmy Graham | NO | |
| 14 | Marshawn Lynch | SEA | |
| 15 | Dez Bryant | DAL | |
| 16 | Aaron Hernandez | NE | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: With Rob Gronkowski's status undetermined after back surgery, and Wes Welker leaving for Denver, Hernandez has an opportunity to put up astounding numbers this year. He'll be one of, if not THE, favorite target in New England.
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| 17 | Steven Jackson | ATL | |
| 18 | Trent Richardson | CLE | |
| 19 | Aaron Rodgers | GB | |
| 20 | Andre Johnson | HOU | |
| 21 | Brandon Marshall | CHI | |
| 22 | Roddy White | ATL | |
| 23 | Julio Jones | ATL | |
| 24 | Chris Johnson | TEN | |
| 25 | Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | |
| 26 | Randall Cobb | GB | |
| 27 | Vincent Jackson | TB | |
| 28 | Matt Forte | CHI | |
| 29 | Maurice Jones-Drew | JAX | |
| 30 | Peyton Manning | DEN | |
| 31 | Cam Newton | CAR | |
| 32 | Frank Gore | SF | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: Gore remains the centerpiece of a run heavy team with the league's best defense, which guarantees that the 49ers won't have to lose sight of the run in order to play catch up. He represents terrific value in the late 2nd or early 3rd round.
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| 33 | Jason Witten | DAL | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: Jason Witten's preseason spleen injury dropped his ADP by a few rounds, but those brave enough to draft him were rewarded with a stellar season (110 receptions for 1,039 yards) that belongs in the record books. Witten returns as Tony Romo's most trusted and sure handed target, and is one of the few tight ends likely to finish as the #1 player at his position.
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| 34 | Victor Cruz | NYG | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: Cruz proved last year that his breakout season was not a fluke, and now he's motivated by a contract year. Cruz has great rapport with Eli Manning, and should vie for WR1 fantasy honors this season.
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| 35 | Jordy Nelson | GB | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: Jordy Nelson is being overshadowed by the younger, less proven Randall Cobb. Yet, with Greg Jennings out of the picture, there is plenty of opportunity for both Cobb and Nelson to flourish. Nelson is one of my favorite value picks to be a high end WR2 this year.
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| 36 | Percy Harvin | SEA | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: I consider myself a Harvin fan, but it seems my ranking is toward the lower end of our staff. That's a reflection of the combination of Harvin's injury history, changing teams, and the fact Seattle is a run heavy offense.
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| 37 | Darren Sproles | NO | |
| 38 | Rob Gronkowski | NE | |
| 39 | Tom Brady | NE | |
| 40 | Antonio Brown | PIT | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: After being rewarded with a huge extension last year, Brown was a popular choice to ascend to elite fantasy status, but instead he regressed, showing none of the explosiveness (11.9 yards per catch) that was his hallmark in 2011 (16.1 yards per catch). Yet, with Mike Wallace now in Miami, Brown should be in line for a career high in targets and that means a return to 1,000+ yards and fantasy WR2 value.
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| 41 | Dwayne Bowe | KC | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: Dwayne Bowe is going to love playing for Andy Reid, not to mention being thrown to by a far more accurate quarterback in Alex Smith. Don't be afraid to target Bowe as a WR1 and if yo you can draft him as your WR2, it sets up a championship caliber foundation.
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| 42 | DeMarco Murray | DAL | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: We've seen what Murray is capable of when healthy, but his health is hardly a certainty. Based on ability and opportunity, Murray should rank as a 1st rounder, but he's better suited as your RB2 in the 2nd or 3rd round to properly discount the injury risk.
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| 43 | Marques Colston | NO | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: You can set a watch to Colston's consistency, as he remains Drew Brees' preferred target, particularly in the red zone.
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| 44 | Reggie Bush | DET | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: Reggie Bush has taken his services to Detroit to play the role Jahvid Best was meant for. The Lions threw the ball 700+ times last year, and Bush should be in line for 70-80 receptions over a full season, making him a dynamic RB2 in PPR leagues.
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| 45 | Steve Smith | CAR | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: Another offseason has gone by without the Panthers bolstering the receiving corps, which means Steve Smith is a mortal lock to be among the NFL's most targeted receivers.
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| 46 | Hakeem Nicks | NYG | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: Knee and foot problems have derailed an ascendant career, as Nicks has been overtaken by Victor Cruz as the Giants' best offensive weapon. Nicks is in his free agent year, and has a lot to prove to himself and the team. We know Nicks is capable of Top 5 fantasy numbers if he can play a full season, just make sure you don't draft him expecting that level of production.
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| 47 | Matthew Stafford | DET | |
| 48 | David Wilson | NYG | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: As long as David Wilson can keep the ball in his hands, I expect him to emerge as a feature back rather than share time with Andre Brown. Wilson is vastly more talented than Brown in every facet of the game and can be a 300-touch, 1,500+ yard producer if he manages not to fumble his way back into Tom Coughlin's dog house.
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| 49 | Greg Jennings | MIN | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: Greg Jennings got the big contract he was after and will now suit up for his former division rival in Minnesota. Unfortunately Christian Ponder is a far cry from Aaron Rodgers, which should temper fantasy owners' enthusiasm for a big season from Jennings.
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| 50 | Cecil Shorts | JAX | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: Shorts was one of last year's pleasant surprises, delivering top 25 fantasy value in spite of playing in the league's most inept offense. With Justin Blackmon facing a suspension, and no one else pushing him for playing time, Shorts should replicate last year's value.
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| 51 | Matt Ryan | ATL | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: The Falcons have morphed into a passing team and Matt Ryan's fantasy value has risen in lockstep. Armed with a cadre of talented receivers at every position, there's no reason Ryan shouldn't deliver fantasy QB1 numbers for years to come.
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| 52 | Wes Welker | DEN | show |
[Jun 7th] Jason Wood says: When you average 11 yards per catch, there's a huge difference between 110 receptions and 80-85 receptions. Most fantasy owners are forgetting that and over drafting Welker. I'm likely avoiding him this year unless his ADP falls a few more rounds.
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| 53 | LeVeon Bell | PIT | |
| 54 | Reggie Wayne | IND | show |
[Jun 7th] Jason Wood says: Wayne was a marvel last year, finding the fountain of youth. But with a new OC and system, and an ADP that prices in high end fantasy WR2 value, I'm not as enamored with Wayne this season.
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| 55 | Montee Ball | DEN | show |
[Jun 13th] Jason Wood says: While John Fox has historically been tough on rookie RBs, the decision to release Willis McGahee in June cements Ball's position as the Broncos feature back.
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| 56 | Tony Romo | DAL | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: The Cowboys are a soap opera, but Tony Romo delivers elite fantasy statistics every year, and armed with a new $100mm contract there's no reason to think 2013 will be any different.
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| 57 | Mike Wallace | MIA | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: Will Mike Wallace live up to his new contract as the Dolphins top receiver? Wallace is a high risk fantasy pick this year because of the changing locale, offensive system, and the drop off from Ben Roethlisberger to Ryan Tannehill.
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| 58 | Tony Gonzalez | ATL | show |
[Jun 7th] Jason Wood says: Gonzalez was talked out of retirement, which is a boon for fantasy owners everywhere. His advanced age shouldn't worry you from viewing him as the best consolation prize if you miss out on one of the 'Big 4' at the position (Gronkowski, Hernandez, Graham and Witten).
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| 59 | Colin Kaepernick | SF | show |
[Jun 6th] Jason Wood says: Kaepernick will need to mirror last year's running stats to deliver on his Top 10 ranking, as the 49ers are in no rush to transition to a pass heavy attack. The loss of Michael Crabtree threw some cold water on my early preseason enthusiasm for Kaepernick, but I still see him as a low end fantasy QB1.
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| 60 | Steve Johnson | BUF | |