QB
Cam Newton (BigBadBob)
QB Rank: 1
Overall Rank: 1
2nd Selection to All Stud Team
3544 Passing Yards, 33 Passing TD's, 10 INT's, 626 Rushing Yards, 8 Rushing TD's, 4 Fumbles Lost, 394.36 Fantasy Points
Cam's season was amazing both as passer and rusher. We haven't seen Cam on this squad since his rookie year in 2011 and here he is after defying odds and having a very successful season this year. It's one of those "what if" things for Dad, because had Dad not lost two key players (Thomas Rawls and V Jax) in his playoff match against Mark, who knows what would've happened. Cam definitely made Dad a legit contender.
WR
Antonio Brown (Bigger Balls)
WR Rank: 1
Overall Rank: 9
2nd Selection to All Stud Team
123 Receptions, 1647 Receiving Yards, 9 Receiving TD's, 1 Return TD, 2 2 PT Conversions, 1 Fumble Lost, 291 Fantasy Points
Mayra had a rough season but it definitely wasn't because of this guy. Brown turned yet another spectacular season, making his 2nd straight All Stud Team. The guy is as automatic as can get, and that's with Ben Roethlisberger getting hurt a couple times and having guys like Michael Vick and Landry Jones throwing the ball to him. If Le'Veon Bell can stay healthy, there's no doubt Mayra can bounce back next season with Brown and Bell in tow.
WR
Julio Jones (Rocket Man)
WR Rank: 2
Overall Rank: 10
1st Selection to All Stud Team
127 Receptions, 1722 Receiving Yards, 8 Receiving TD's, 1 Fumble Lost, 287.70 Fantasy Points
Eugene entered the season knowing how bad his draft was going to be, after trading a lot of his high picks away the season before. In order to have a semblance of a chance to compete he knew he had to hit on his keeper picks. He decided on Julio Jones and Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers was good, not the elite Rodgers we all expect, but Julio was GREAT. Having a consistent high scorer like Jones was perfect in leading Eugene's rag tag team to a 3rd place finish. Ironically, Eugene didn't use Julio nor Aaron Rodgers in the most important game in his season (The Rodgers decision was a good call, Julio though went off despite playing the Panthers, it wouldn't matter in the long run, but proof that you start Julio no matter what the matchup). If Matt Ryan didn't suck so bad, Julio could've easily piled up TD's and been the #1 ranked receiver. Still though, he had enough yards and catches to make him the #2 receiver. I'd say it's a safe bet Julio Jones will once again be a Eugene's squad next year.
WR
DeAndre Hopkins (Kumamon Express)
WR Rank: 6
Overall Rank: 20
1st Selection To All Stud Team
104 Receptions, 1432 Receiving Yards, 11 Receiving TD's, 1 2PT conversion, 263.20 Fantasy Points
Hands down the best and most valuable player on my team. I whiffed on so many picks this season, it's amazing I even made the playoffs (I paid for it at the end though). Hopkins was THE reason I started out 7-0. He wasn't even my first 3rd round pick, I took Jordan Matthews over him! This guy makes so many spectacular plays and the most amazing thing is that he does it despite the lack of quality QB play he's had. Ryan Mallett, Brian Hoyer, T.J. Yates, and Brandon Weeden....not exactly the cream of the crop. Yet he still had over 1400 yards receiving and 11 TD's. Imagine if he got a real QB? He was the only bright spot on my team and pending anything weird happening, he'll definitely be back on my squad next year.
RB
Adrian Peterson (Sons Of The Harpy)
RB Rank: 2
Overall Rank: 16
2nd Selection to All Stud Team
1418 Rushing Yards, 10 Rushing TD's, 29 Receptions, 221 Receiving Yards, 3 Fumble Lost, 232.40 Fantasy Points
All the worries about Peterson not having it anymore after a year off were for nothing as Peterson came back and left off where had before, as a super elite RB. Peterson's going to lead the league in rushing yards, and he had an excellent comeback season and proved he was the worth keeping for Drew. He ends up as the 2nd ranked RB and now Drew will have a question weather to keep him yet again and see if Peterson can defy the odds all over again.
RB
Todd Gurley (No Soup For You)
RB Rank: 5
Overall Rank: 29
1st Selection To All Stud Team
1108 Rushing Yards, 10 Rushing TD's, 21 Receptions, 188 Receiving Yards, 1 Fumble Lost, 198.10 Fantasy Points
I know besides Peterson, 3 other running backs finished better than Gurley, but keep in mind his basically was inactive for 3 games (his first official game he just eased in) and I feel the Champion has to have at least one representative on this team and Gurley looks to be the cornerstone of his team. This is his third team he's been named to so I've said everything I can about the guy. He definitely looks legit, and we'll see if this is the first of many All Stud Teams to come.
TE
Rob Gronkowski (Channel 4 News Team)
TE Rank: 1
Overall Rank: 23
3rd Selection to All Stud Team
70 Receptions, 1158 Receiving Yards, 11 Receiving TD's, 216.80 Fantasy Points
He's just too dominant to not make this squad. He now ties Calvin Johnson with most times on this team at 3. Gronk is still by far the best tight end in the league and he relatively stayed healthy missing only 1 game. It's gonna be tough to knock Gronk off this spot barring injury. Definitely worth keeper consideration for Albert.
Flex
Devonta Freeman (RB) (Hoosier Daddy)
RB Rank: 1
Overall Rank: 8
1st Selection to All Stud Team
980 Rushing Yards, 11 Rushing TD's, 71 Receptions, 560 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TD's, 1 Fumble Lost, 265.5 Fantasy Points
I can't ignore what Freeman did, finishing as the #1 overall running back. He might not have been a playoff team, but he more than proved his worth as a 9th round draft pick. Ryan will definitely have an edge next season keeping him there.
Wane McGarity Stud Of The Year
Cam Newton (BigBadBob)
The first ever two time Stud Of The Year, Cam's season was so dominant and great that I had to give him this nod. Hands down the best fantasy player this season.
And that'll officially wrap up the 2015 season! All the awards have been given out, and now we wait until I reopen the league in late June probably. Thanks for playing and see ya in 2016!
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