Offensive Lines

No fantasy league I have seen incorporates scoring for offensive linemen, even if they recover a fumble for a TD. But there is a much to learn about the performance of offensive players based on the quality of their offensive linemen.

If you are lucky enough to find good, solid articles on offensive lines, read them. They can weigh heavily in how particularly a runningback or quarterback perform, and indirectly, on wide receivers. If Tom Brady had crap for a line in front of him, do you think he would be a top tier fantasy option? Absolutely not. And if Brady does not have time to throw the ball, how do you think Randy Moss and Wes Welker would do?

For myself, I look for offensive lines that have remained in tact, or have had very little change. The Giants offensive line is regarded as one of the best, so Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw are both regarded as good options. And while Eli Manning is not a top tier QB, that is only because their ground game is dominant.

Below is a list I found on CBSSportsline.com. And while I am not in total agreement to the rankings, this is a good guide:
Carolina Panthers
New York Giants
Dallas Cowboys
New York Jets
Philadelphia Eagles
New England Patriots
Atlanta Falcons
Denver Broncos
San Diego Chargers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Indianapolis Colts
Tennessee Titans
Minnesota Vikings
Baltimore Ravens
New Orleans Saints
Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars
Miami Dolphins
Cleveland Browns
San Francisco 49ers
Seattle Seahawks
Arizona Cardinals
St. Louis Rams
Kansas City Chiefs
Green Bay Packers
Oakland Raiders
Pittsburgh Steelers
Detroit Lions
Chicago Bears
Washington Redskins
Cincinnati Bengals
Buffalo Bills

In the final analysis, it is far more important to know the performance players, but having some insight into the offensive lines can help a good fantasy owner to make up their mind on some players and decisions.

For today's babe, it is the smoking hot Michelle Baker