August 28, 2009, 9:35 AM

Fantasy Football: 32 Questions

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Preseason action is in full swing, and before you know it, the regular season will be here. To get you ready for the action, and more importantly, to prepare you for your fantasy draft, ESPN.com's experts are answering one pressing question surrounding each team heading into the season.

Team Question Author
Arizona Will Beanie Wells be a viable fantasy option as a rookie?Christopher Harris
Atlanta Is Michael Turner a lock to finish as a top-five RB?Ken Daube
Baltimore Will any Ravens back gain 1,000 yards?Eric Karabell
Buffalo Now that he has Terrell Owens, will Trent Edwards be a top-15 fantasy quarterback?Christopher Harris
Carolina How is Jonathan Stewart more than just another handcuff?Christopher Harris
Chicago Who benefits most from Jay Cutler's arrival in Chicago?AJ Mass
CincinnatiWhat kind of numbers will Cedric Benson produce?Eric Karabell
ClevelandDoes it even matter who wins the Browns' No. 1 QB job?AJ Mass
DallasCan Tony Romo be a No. 1 QB without Terrell Owens?AJ Mass
DenverCan Kyle Orton produce Jay Cutler numbers?Eric Karabell
DetroitIs Kevin Smith a top-10 fantasy running back?AJ Mass
Green BayDoes Ryan Grant's 2009 look closer to 2007 or 2008?Tristan H. Cockcroft
HoustonCan Matt Schaub be counted on as a No. 1 quarterback?Brendan Roberts
IndianapolisWill either Indy running back be a viable No. 2 fantasy back if both stay healthy?Christopher Harris
JacksonvilleIs it fait accompli that MJD is a top-five fantasy back?AJ Mass
Kansas CityIs Matt Cassel a one-year wonder?Eric Karabell
MiamiIs Ronnie Brown a No. 2 fantasy running back?Tristan H. Cockcroft
MinnesotaWhat does the Brett Favre signing do for Bernard Berrian and the other Vikings wide receivers?Christopher Harris
New EnglandWhat does a best-case scenario for Tom Brady look like?Tristan H. Cockcroft
New OrleansIs Pierre Thomas really capable of producing like a No. 1 fantasy running back?Eric Karabell
NY GiantsCan you count on Brandon Jacobs as your No. 1 RB?Tristan H. Cockcroft
NY JetsCan the Jets have the highest-scoring defense in fantasy?AJ Mass
OaklandWhat is JaMarcus Russell's upside?Ken Daube
PhiladelphiaIs Brian Westbrook worth the risk?Stephania Bell
PittsburghDo the defending Super Bowl champs have anyone on their offense fantasy players can get excited about?Christopher Harris
San DiegoIs Darren Sproles more than a handcuff?Tristan H. Cockcroft
San FranciscoWho is the better fantasy sleeper option at wide receiver, Michael Crabtree or Josh Morgan?Christopher Harris
SeattleAre any of the Seahawks' running backs worth the trouble?Tristan H. Cockcroft
St. LouisIs Steven Jackson too risky to be picked in the top five?Ken Daube
Tampa BayCan Antonio Bryant repeat?AJ Mass
TennesseeLenDale White undervalued with the Chris Johnson hype?Ken Daube
WashingtonIs Clinton Portis being overdrafted at No. 12?Christopher Harris

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