Demarco Murray and Seven Breakout Stars That Will Help You Win Your Fantasy League

It's easy to figure out who the stars are going to be. Everyone knows that Drew Brees, Matt Forte, Calvin Johnson, and guys like that are going to go quickly in the first three rounds of the draft. However, a championship caliber fantasy team is not made on the wattage of its star power. It's off the shine that comes from those guys that have yet to show their stuff--the breakout stars.

This year--like every year--there are a number of players that are expected to have seasons unlike any season they have yet to have in their careers. For some it's about taking advantage of playing while another guy recovers from injury, and for some its about having the right person on the field with them. Whatever the reason, here are the breakout players you need to target once the studs are off the board:

Robert Meachem, WR, San Diego Chargers: For the last three seasons Meachem has been a talented player in a pool of talented players in New Orleans. There were simply too many possible targets for Drew Brees to throw to, and he likes to spread it around. He still managed to haul in 129 catches over three seasons for just under 2000 yards and 20 TDs.

It was enough for San Diego to sign him where he is currently listed as the No. 2 wide receiver, but the only reason he isn't the No. 1 is that Malcolm Floyd was in San Diego last season. Don't be surprised if Meachem becomes the main target for Phillip Rivers, but even if he doesn't, there is still going to be more than enough action coming his way for him to shine for fantasy teams.

Jacob Tamme, TE, Denver Broncos: Tamme is familiar with quarterback Peyton Manning and should figure into the passing game early and often for the Broncos. He excelled back in 2010 during the second half of the season when Dallas Clark went down catching 67 balls for 631 yards and four TDs. Crunch some numbers and that equates to over 100 catches and more than 1000 yards.

Due to his existing relationship with Manning, Tamme is likely going to turn into his security blanket, something every QB likes to have. He hasn't really had a chance to show his skills yet since he was stuck behind Dallas Clark, but now that he's the man...

Joel Dreesen, TE, Denver Broncos: Take everything I just said about Tamme, replace his name with Dreesen's, Peyton Manning's with Matt Schaub, and Dallas Clark with Owen Daniels and you have the career of Joel Dreesen. When he's been able to play he's done well; he just hasn't been able to play very often.

In Denver look for the Broncos to work in a whole lot of two-tight end sets in order to utilize both Tamme and Dreesen. Tamme will be the No. 1 TE for the Broncos, but Dreesen stands to get a lot of action as well. Should Tamme falter he'll do even better. As thin as the tight end spot is in fantasy leagues, even as the No 2 Dreesen has a lot of value.

Toby Gerhart, RB, Minnesota Vikings: He went from third down back to go-to guy when AP went down last season and he didn't disappoint. In six games where he saw the bulk of the action, he averaged a respectable 90 yards a game from scrimmage on 17.7 touches. Gerhart has been preparing to start with Peterson not likely to be back from his injury when the season starts. With an improved quarterback and time with the first string in practice, the former Stanford Cardinal could blow up.

Should Peterson return by Week One look for the team to split carries between the two. With the Vikings having a so-so group of receivers (besides Percy Harvin) don't be surprised to see the Vikings use both backs making Gerhart still worth a look as your No. 2 RB.

Isaac Redman, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers: With Rashard Mendenhall not likely to be in action at the start of the season the Steelers will have to lean on Isaac Redman to handle the running game. He showed he can handle it last season when Mendenhall went down in Week 17 and he ran for 92 yards and a TD on 19 carries. He's a big, bruising style runner, something that will come in handy with so-so blocking from the line.

With the possibility of Mike Wallace not being on the field and Ben Roethlisberger's ankle already bothering him, the Steelers will likely look to the running game early and often. That bodes real well for Redman.

DeMarco Murray, RB, Dallas Cowboys: The 'Boys have been dying for a running game, and look to finally have one in Murray. When Dallas featured him last year he did well running for 253, 139, 135, 73, and 87 yards; if your league combines receiving yards with rushing yards he cleared 100 all-purpose yards in all five games.

The problem will not only be his own injury, but the possibility of more coming from a questionable offensive line. Should the 'Boys be able to get this year's group to gel Murray looks to be a good No. 2 and possibly even a No. 1 on fantasy rosters.

Eric Decker, WR, Denver Broncos: If it seems like there are a lot of Broncos on this list it's because Peyton Manning makes everyone around him better. The early word out of Denver is that the two are establishing a great relationship, and that Peyton sees Decker as the vet of the group. Add that to the fact that he is going into his third season--the year when wide receivers typically breakout--and you have the recipe for a text-book breakout season.

Demaryius Thomas is more likely to be the down field guy so look for Decker to turn into a Wes Welker-type player for Peyton and the Broncos. Draft him as your No 3 WR, but then laugh at our competition as he becomes a No. 2/No. 1 caliber guy.