Rankings – Basic

2009 Sports Outlaw Fantasy Football Player Rankings – Basic Scoring

Updated on August 29th, 2009

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Below are The Sports Outlaw’s fantasy football player rankings, using the basic scoring format. Our player rankings are updated regularly so be sure to check in often for any updates. Here at The Sports Outlaw, we provide these rankings free of charge just like the rest of our content.

Our basic scoring player rankings factor in statistical trends, free agent movement, strength of schedule, coaching staffs, offensive schemes, injury risks, and many other factors, all important in providing you the best player rankings possible.

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Redraft – Basic Scoring:

Rankings are based on the following scoring:

Passing: 1 pt per 20 yds, 4 pts TD, -1 per INT; Rushing/Receiving: 1 pt per 10 yds, 6 pts per TD

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Quarterbacks

1. Tom Brady, New England
2. Drew Brees, New Orleans
3. Peyton Manning, Indianapolis
4. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay
5. Philip Rivers, San Diego
6. Kurt Warner, Arizona
7. Tony Romo, Dallas
8. Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia
9. Carson Palmer, Cincinnati
10. Matt Schaub, Houston
11. Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle
12. Jay Cutler, Chicago
13. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh
14. Trent Edwards, Buffalo
15. Matt Ryan, Atlanta
16. Eli Manning, New York Giants
17. David Garrard, Jacksonville
18. Kyle Orton, Denver
19. Matt Cassel, Kansas City
20. Jake Delhomme, Carolina
21. Brett Favre, Free Agent
22. Shaun Hill, San Francisco
23. Chad Pennington, Miami
24. Jason Campbell, Washington
25. Brady Quinn, Cleveland
26. JaMarcus Russell, Oakland
27. Joe Flacco, Baltimore
28. Marc Bulger, St. Louis
29. Matt Leinart, Arizona
30. Daunte Culpepper, Detroit
31. Byron Leftwhich, Tampa Bay
32. Mark Sanchez, New York Jets
33. Kerry Collins, Tennessee
34. Matthew Stafford, Detroit
35. Chris Simms, Denver
36. Kellen Clemens, New York Jets
37. Vince Young, Tennessee
38. Derek Anderson, Cleveland
39. Sage Rosenfels, Minnesota
40. Michael Vick, Philadelphia

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Running Backs

1. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
2. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
3. DeAngelo Williams, Carolina
4. LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego
5. Michael Turner, Atlanta
6. Matt Forte, Chicago
7. Steven Jackson, St. Louis
8. Frank Gore, San Francisco
9. Chris Johnson, Tennessee
10. Ronnie Brown, Miami
11. Darren McFadden, Oakland
12. Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia
13. Marion Barber, Dallas
14. Steve Slaton, Houston
15. Clinton Portis, Washington
16. Kevin Smith, Detroit
17. Ryan Grant, Green Bay
18. Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants
19. Pierre Thomas, New Orleans
20. Larry Johnson, Kansas City
21. Derrick Ward, Tampa Bay
22. Thomas Jones, New York Jets
23. Knowshon Moreno, Denver
24. Marshawn Lynch, Buffalo
25. Joseph Addai, Indianapolis
26. Ray Rice, Baltimore
27. Reggie Bush, New Orleans
28. Cedric Benson, Cincinnati
29. Jonathan Stewart, Carolina
30. Willie Parker, Pittsburgh
31. LenDale White, Tennessee
32. Chris Wells, Arizona
33. Julius Jones, Seattle
34. Felix Jones, Dallas
35. Donald Brown, Indianapolis
36. Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburgh
37. Ahmad Bradshaw, New York Giants
38. Jamal Lewis, Cleveland
39. Fred Jackson, Buffalo
40. Chester Taylor, Minnesota
41. Fred Taylor, New England
42. Tim Hightower, Arizona
43. Darren Sproles, San Diego
44. Leon Washington, New York Jets
45. Earnest Graham, Tampa Bay
46. Jerious Norwood, Atlanta
47. LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia
48. Michael Bush, Oakland
49. Shonn Greene, New York Jets
50. James Davis, Cleveland

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Wide Receivers

1. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona
2. Randy Moss, New England
3. Calvin Johnson, Detroit
4. Steve Smith, Carolina
5. Andre Johnson, Houston
6. Anquan Boldin, Arizona
7. Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis
8. Greg Jennings, Green Bay
9. Marques Colston, New Orleans
10. Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati
11. Roddy White, Atlanta
12. Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City
13. Terrell Owens, Buffalo
14. Wes Welker, New England
15. Vincent Jackson, San Diego
16. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Seattle
17. Braylon Edwards, Cleveland
18. Bernard Berrian, Minnesota
19. Eddie Royal, Denver
20. Santonio Holmes, Pittsburgh
21. Anthony Gonzalez, Indianapolis
22. DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia
23. Roy Williams, Dallas
24. Lee Evans, Buffalo
25. Santana Moss, Washington
26. Antonio Bryant, Tampa Bay
27. Lance Moore, New Orleans
28. Donald Driver, Green Bay
29. Brandon Marshall, Denver
30. Jerricho Cotchery, New York Jets
31. Laveranous Coles, Cincinnati
32. Kevin Walter, Houston
33. Hines Ward, Pittsburgh
34. Ted Ginn, Miami
35. Devin Hester, Chicago
36. Donnie Avery, St. Louis
37. Derrick Mason, Baltimore
38. Torry Holt, Jacksonville
39. Steve Smith, New York Giants
40. Steve Breaston, Arizona
41. Chris Henry, Cincinnati
42. Chris Chambers, San Diego
43. Kevin Curtis, Philadelphia
44. Michael Jenkins, Atlanta
45. Josh Morgan, San Francisco
46. Percy Harvin, Minnesota
47. Nate Burleson, Seattle
48. Justin Gage, Tennessee
49. Muhsin Muhammad, Carolina
50. Kenny Britt, Tennessee
51. Patrick Crayton, Dallas
52. Domenik Hixon, New York Giants
53. Michael Crabtree, San Francisco
54. Chaz Schilens, Oakland
55. Nate Washington, Tennessee
56. Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants
57. Miles Austin, Dallas
58. Earl Bennett, Chicago
59. Davone Bess, Miami
60. Devery Henderson, New Orleans

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Tight Ends

1. Jason Witten, Dallas
2. Dallas Clark, Indianapolis
3. Antonio Gates, San Diego
4. Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta
5. Chris Cooley, Washington
6. Owen Daniels, Houston
7. Greg Olsen, Chicago
8. John Carlson, Seattle
9. Visanthe Shiancoe, Minnesota
10. Zach Miller, Oakland
11. Kellen Winslow, Tampa Bay
12. Dustin Keller, New York Jets
13. Jeremy Shockey, New Orleans
14. Brent Celek, Philadelphia
15. Tony Scheffler, Denver
16. Heath Miller, Pittsburgh
17. Kevin Boss, New York Giants
18. Bo Scaife, Tennessee
19. Vernon Davis, San Francisco
20. Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit
21. Anthony Fasano, Miami
22. Jermichael Finley, Green Bay
23. Randy McMichael, St. Louis
24. Marcedes Lewis, Jacksonville
25. Todd Heap, Baltimore
26. Donald Lee, Green Bay
27. Ben Watson, New England
28. Martellus Bennett, Dallas
29. Robert Royal, Cleveland
30. Brad Cottam, Kansas City

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Kickers

1. Stephen Gostkowski, New England
2. Rob Bironas, Tennessee
3. Mason Crosby, Green Bay
4. Kris Brown, Houston
5. David Akers, Philadelphia
6. Nate Kaeding, San Diego
7. Ryan Longwell, Minnesota
8. John Kasay, Carolina
9. Robbie Gould, Chicago
10. Nick Folk, Dallas
11. Neil Rackers, Arizona
12. Jason Elam, Atlanta
13. Shayne Graham, Cincinnati
14. Joe Nedney, San Francisco
15. Rian Lindell, Buffalo
16. Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh
17. Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis
18. Josh Brown, St. Louis
19. Dan Carpenter, Miami
20. Lawrence Tynes, New York Giants
21. Jey Feeley, New York Jets
22. Mike Nugent, Tampa Bay
23. Olindo Mare, Seattle
24. John Carney, New Orleans
25. Matt Prater, Denver
26. Steve Hauschka, Baltimore
27. Josh Scobee, Jacksonville
28. Jason Hanson, Detroit
29. Phil Dawson, Cleveland
30. Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland

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Defenses

1. Pittsburgh
2. Minnesota
3. San Diego
4. New York Giants
5. Baltimore
6. Philadelphia
7. Chicago
8. New York Jets
9. Green Bay
10. Miami
11. Carolina
12. Houston
13. Dallas
14. Tennessee
15. Indianapolis
16. Washington
17. New England
18. Seattle
19. San Francisco
20. Cincinnati
21. Arizona
22. Tampa Bay
23. Buffalo
24. Jacksonville
25. Oakland
26. Atlanta
27. Cleveland
28. New Orleans
29. Denver
30. Kansas City
31. St. Louis
32. Detroit