As fantasy drafts are going on and coming up, we here at Fantasy Daddy will do series of "Sleepers and Nightmares" for each position.

Here is the running back edition, and I'll start with the sleepers.

Sleepers

Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburgh Steelers- With QB Ben Roethlisberger suspended for the first four games of the season (most likely), the Steelers are almost certain to lean on the ground game with Byron Leftwich likely under center.   Mendenhall should get plenty of work during September, and should be the Steelers' primary ball carrier all season.  Look for him to improve on his 2009 numbers (1,108 rushing yards, seven touchdowns) this season.

San Francisco 49ers Fantasy Preview

QB – Alex Smith

Once the ultra-conservative 49ers opened the playbook Smith started to show the promise of being a former number one draft pick. He threw 18 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in the final seven weeks, after taking the spot from Shaun Hill. With the arrival of Vernon Davis as an elite tight end and the arrival of Michael Crabtree, Smith should be able to improve slightly which makes him a high-upside number 2 quarterback.

Minnesota Vikings Fantasy Preview

QB – Brett Favre

The old gunslinger proved at 40 years old he still had something left in the tank. Always known for his interceptions he threw a career low seven last year to go with a career high in pass completion percentage.  As far as to what to expect this season expect his touchdown total to be around 30, and his interceptions in the 10-15 range. He is still a top 10 fantasy quarterback, and should be drafted as such. In most mocks you can see him going as early as 4^th round which is a little premature, but don’t let him slip lower than the 7^th round, and never bet against him, he will just prove you wrong.

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Projections - Quarterbacks

UPDATES: 8/11/09

These rankings are projected with a standard scoring system

Passing Yard = .033 pt

Pass TD = 4 pts.

Rushing Yard = .1 pt.

Rushing TD = 6pt.

If you have any questions feel free to ask www.twitter.com/fantasydaddy

Projections - Running Backs

These rankings are projected with a standard scoring system (NON - PPR)

Yard = .1 pt

TD = 6 pts.

If you have any questions feel free to ask www.twitter.com/fantasydaddy

UPDATED: 8/16/10

These rankings are projected with a standard scoring system (NON - PPR)

Yard = .1 pt

TD = 6 pts.

If you have any questions feel free to ask www.twitter.com/fantasydaddy

These rankings are projected with a standard PPR scoring system

Yard = .1 pt

TD = 6 pts.

Reception = 1 pt