Fantasy Football - Week 16 Position Ranks
December 18, 2008

As the fantasy football season draws to a close and those of you still paying attention brace for your championship match this week, I wanted to quickly recognize just how studly Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson has become in just his second NFL season.
There hasn’t been much to smile about for the Lions or its fans this year; indeed, their game against the Saints on Sunday is probably their last chance to avoid 0-16 because they ain’t winning at Green Bay. Despite all the distractions and losing and double coverages he’s had to deal with, however, Megatron Johnson has established himself as one of the NFL’s very best at his position.. if not the best.
Think about it: Johnson has had to adjust to no less than five (mediocre) quarterbacks throwing him the ball this season. After Roy Williams was traded to Dallas, the Lions have trotted out an underwhelming supporting cast at receiver that has hardly helped take attention away from him. He’s battled a few minor injuries. Through it all, Johnson has still caught 65 balls for 1,165 yards and 10 TDs. Just imagine what this guy will do if/when the Lions ever surround him with a few more weapons, field a somewhat respectable offensive line, and get him a highly talented quarterback.
So here’s to you, Calvin, for continuing to dominate the competition despite playing for one of the worst teams in NFL history. And here’s to you too, loyal ETB reader, for sticking with us throughout the fantasy season and checking out the ranks. We’ll do it all again next season–until then, enjoy our award-winning* NBA coverage.
Fantasy Week 16 - Top 20 Quarterbacks

1. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints @ DET
2. Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts @ JAX
3. Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia Eagles @ WSH
4. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers @ CHI
5. Jay Cutler, Denver Broncos vs. BUF
6. Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals @ NE
7. Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers @ TB
8. Matt Cassel, New England Patriots vs. ARZ
9. Brett Favre, New York Jets @ SEA
10. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys vs. BAL
11. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons @ MIN
12. Matt Schaub, Houston Texans @ OAK
13. Eli Manning, New York Giants vs. CAR
14. Chad Pennington, Miami Dolphins @ KC
15. Tyler Thigpen, Kansas City Chiefs vs. MIA
16. Kyle Orton, Chicago Bears vs. GB
17. Jeff Garcia, Tampa Bay Bucs vs. SD (Check Status)
18. Jake Delhomme, Carolina Panthers @ NYG
19. Tarvaris Jackson, Minnesota Vikings vs. ATL
20. Dan Orlovsky, Detroit Lions vs. NO (Not a Misprint)
Rest of the Week 16 fantasy football ranks after the break…
5 CommentsPosted by Brian Spencer on Dec. 18, 2008 at 4:01am in Fantasy Rankings, NFL, NFL Fantasy News





