Target Range

Joe Flacco jersey, QB, Baltimore Ravens (Target Range: 73-90):  For fantasy owners who aren't going after a quarterback in the early rounds, Flacco's your guy. The former Delaware standout was significantly better in his second season as an NFL signal-caller and now has a brand new toy at his disposal  in Pro Bowl wideout Anquan Boldin. In 2008 (Flacco's rookie season), the Baltimore offense ranked 32nd in pass to run ratio (44%). Last season that number jumped to 53.8% (25th in NFL), indicating that offensive coordinator Cam Cameron was more comfortable letting Flacco take to the skies. Flacco's got two years of playoff experience under his belt and a rock-solid supporting cast, meaning owners should expect another increase in production in 2010.

Carson Palmer, QB, Cincinnati Bengals (Target Range: 99-111): Prior to the Terrell Owens signing, Palmer football jerseyswas one of the NFP's top-20 sleepers entering 2010. Now that T.O. is in the fold, we like his mid-round value even more. Yes, the Bengals will once again feature a heavy dose of Cedric Benson and the running game, but with Chad Ochocinco, Antonio Bryant and Owens lining up at the wideout position this fall, owners have to be excited about Palmer's potential to throw for 3,700+ yards and 26+ touchdowns. Remember, this is the same guy that topped 4,000 yards passing in 2006 and 2007 and threw 86 touchdown passes from 2005-2007. He's got a lot of upside for a middle to later round draft pick.

Kevin Walter, WR, Houston Texans jerseys (Target Range: 110+): Walter's disappointing 2009 campaign has soured owners to the point where his draft stock is falling outside of the 10th round, making him well worth the risk in 2010. We're aware that several of you have high expectations for three-year veteran Jacoby Jones, but think of it like this: The Texans wouldn't have signed Walter to a five-year, $21.5 million deal  this past offseason unless they knew he was going to be a big part of their offense in 2010. Pro Bowl wide receiver Andre Johnson will be commanding most of the defenses' attention, leaving Walter free to exploit 1 v. 1 matchups for the majority of the season. A 64-850-6 stat line is not only plausible, but a downright steal for a 10th+ round draft pick.
Steve Breaston jersey, WR, Arizona Cardinals (Target Range: 95-106):  Now that Pro Bowl wideout Anquan Boldin has been traded to Baltimore, Breaston can finally step into the No. 2 spot in Arizona. Yes, the Cards will probably run the ball more this year now that Matt Leinart is the quarterback, but Stevie B has caught 132 passes over the past two years. That's some nice production from mid-round wide receiver.
San Francisco 49ers, D/ST (Target Range: 113+): Led by All Pro middle linebacker Patrick Willis, the San Francisco defense quietly put together an impressive 2009 season that ended with a top-five fantasy finish. The Niners ranked third in the NFL last season in sacks (44), third in forced fumbles (21), sixth in defensive touchdowns (4) and 4th in points allowed (17.6 pts/gm). With six games against the softest division in the league (NFC West), the 49ers are poised once again to be a serious threat on the defensive side of the football. However, what makes this unit so appealing is that they don't carry the big-name recognition that teams like Pittsburgh, Minnesota and Baltimore bring to the table, which makes them an excellent value pick in the middle to later rounds.