LaDainian Tomlinson

Shaun Alexander, Larry Johnson and LaDainian Tomlinson are almost universally acknowledged to be the top three players in fantasy football. But who's first among equals? SI's own threesome argues their merits

1,086 Rushing yards for the Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson this year; he's the seventh player to top 1,000 yards in each of his first five NFL seasons.

Who knows what the future holds for this team? Until a pass rusher is found and a quarterback is developed, there's no end in sight to the losing

Tough-minded LADAINIAN TOMLINSON is the league's highest-paid running back, but he doesn't get his props because he plays for the woeful Chargers

The coach is conservative, but all systems are go for David Boston and a newly energized offense