A lot of people in a American and around the world probably think Indianapolis Colt's QB Peyton Manning is the best player in the NFL. I do not disagree with them, however my overall first choice on the draft board for fantasy football will not be him.

Peyton is about number three at this point in time, unless it is a fantasy league that is all about TDs, then of course he is number one. The Colts will still have a potent offense in 2005, but to expect Manning to throw for 49TDs is asking for too much, maybe 44. The true reason that Manning is not number one on my draft board, has to do with the uncertain Colts' running back situation. If running back Edgerrin James holds out, or is eventually traded, then picking Minnesota Vikings' QB Daunte Culpepper may be a viable option to drafting Manning.

People who are new to fantasy football need to read their league scoring system. Just because Colts' Peyton Manning is the biggest name in the NFL does not mean you need to draft him number one in your league.

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