Feb 5, 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) sets to throw under pressure from New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE

From my research and the few IDP leagues I’ve been a part of in the past the linebacker position tends to get all the glory. The potential for sacks, forced fumbles, and interceptions to go along with their propensity for tackles makes them the most attractive IDP fantasy targets and you can see that reflected in my rankings.

Defensive backs are always nice because any INT can be turned into a quick pick-six and we all know touchdowns are gold in the world of fantasy football. And if you’re looking to bolster the sack category of your team you can’t go wrong with one of the top pass rushing d-lineman.

I’ve compiled a list of my Top 50 IDP fantasy players for the 2012 fantasy football season so take a look at them and let me know in the comments what you think…

1. Patrick Willis
2. Jason Pierre-Paul
3. Desmond Bishop
4. James Laurinaitis
5. Jared Allen
6. D’Qwell Jackson
7. NaVorro Bowman
8. Sean Lee
9. Justin Tuck
10. Julius Peppers
11. Eric Berry
12. Pat Angerer
13. Derrick Johnson
14. Curtis Lofton
15. Trent Cole
16. Ray Lewis
17. Stephen Tulloch
18. Tyvon Branch
19. Kam Chancellor
20. Paul Posluszny
21. Cameron Wake
22. George Wilson
23. Daryl Washington
24. J.J. Watt
25. Sean Witherspoon
26. Jerod Mayo
27. Mario Williams
28. Karlos Dansby
29. Colin McCarthy
30. Luke Kuechly
31. Roman Harper
32. DeMeco Ryans
33. Von Miller
34. Elvis Dumervil
35. Chris Long
36. Osi Umenyiora
37. Earl Thomas
38. Chris Clemons
39. Jon Beason
40. DeMarcus Ware
41. Cliff Avril
42. Lawrence Timmons
43. London Fletcher
44. Donald Butler
45. Jason Babin
46. Charles Tillman
47. Ed Reed
48. Patrick Peterson
49. Justin Smith
50. Charles Johnson