We have now reached the NFL mid-season, and it is time for ProFootballinsight to issue their Fantasy Mid-Season Awards.  The 2009 season has definitely  had its share of disappointments and surprises so without further delay, on to the PFI awards.

PFI Biggest Disappointment Team

QB-Trent Edwards-Bills This award could have went to several QB’s, but Edwards was a run away favorite for me!  Edwards was always middle of the pack as far as being a fantasy QB, but with the off-season acquisition of Terrell Owens, along with an array of other proven wide receivers and running backs, Edwards stock soared in the off-season.  Edwards had played his worst football since taking the starting job from J.P. Losman his rookie year.

RB-Matt Forte-Bears By fantasy points alone, Forte is ranked 30th among fantasy running backs.  Forte was a top 5 pick in most fantasy league drafts, and is playing like a 6th or 7th rounder.  Forte’s season should not continue to be this disappointing.  With that said, Forte will have to play out of his mind to justify his draft position this year.

WR-Terrell Owens-Bills Owens started the pre-season by receiving a key to the city of Buffalo from the Mayor…  ”I think they are trying to change the locks!” Not that it is Terrell’s fault, my QB bust Edwards will not get him the ball.  Owens consecutive games with a catch streak was murdered by Edwards this year, and I can only imagine how many holes Owens has bitten through his tongue to not say what he is feeling!  I can tell you this, he will not be crying and saying, “That’s my quarterback” to defend Edwards.

TE-Alge Crumpler-Titans Could anyone miss Michael Vick more than Crumpler?  He looks like he morphed with two other people.  It looks like a defensive lineman is running pass routes with Crumpler’s current size.  There are 3rd string tight ends with more fantasy numbers than Crumpler has produced, which could not be more opposite than his yester-years of his playing days in Atlanta.

Kicker-  Wait until next week and the kicker you thought sucked will make 5 field goals.  Kickers are the top 32 kickers in the world in regards to field goals.  If the offense gets the kicker within the 35, they are usually good as gold.

Defense-Titans Think they miss Albert Haynesworth yet?  How else could you explain such a highly touted defense to currently be the second worst fantasy defense in the NFL?  Well, when your offense does not score, it will hurt your defense, but this bad?

PFI Biggest Suprise Team

QB-Brett Farve-Vikings Someone needs to remind Farve that he is 40.  He is currently in the top 10 for points among fantasy QB’s.  Farve looks better than last year at the end of his Jets career, which supports his injured claim.  We will see if he can hold up for the entire season.

RB-Cedric Benson-Bengals The first round pick of the Chicago Bears five years ago has finally arrived, in a Bengals uniform!  Benson has 720 yards rushing and 5 touchdowns on the year.  His average draft position according to ESPN was 74.5.  What a great pick if he is on your squad.

WR-Steve Smith-Giants Currently ranked 4th among fantasy WR’s, Smith has been a fantasy sleeper god.  His average draft position was 102!  If Miles Austin did his damage over the entire season, the award hands down goes to him, but since Smith was more consistent, the award goes to him.

TE-Owen Daniels-Texans There are no real surprises at the tight end position, but no one expected Daniels to go off the way in which he has.  Daniels is the #1 fantasy tight end to this point, and has been a huge asset and contributor to Matt Schaub currently being the #2 fantasy QB.

Kicker- See above

Defense-New Orleans Saints  Who knew?  The Saints were a bottom 10 fantasy defense last year, and now are ranked #1 among fantasy defenses in regards to points.  I still would not start them on a consistent basis over the Steelers, Ravens or Vikings, but what a suprise.

PFI’s Fantasy Football MVP

Peyton Manning-QB-Colts Averaging 21 points per game, Manning has been on a tear with half of the offensive tools than he is used to.  He has made the likes of Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie actually have fantasy value!  Manning has no running game to speak of, and has played flawlessly.  Manning’s competition for this award was Tom Brady, Matt Schaub and Adrian Peterson.

PFI’s “Where Did You Come From?” Award

Miles Austin-WR-Cowboys Although he was slighted above to Steve Smith for the Biggest Suprise WR Award, “Where in the hell did Miles Austin come from?” In two games, Austin reeled in 16 catches for 421 yards and 4 TD’s.  His last two weeks have been insane, and if he is on your team, you don’t care where he came from, you just want his tear to continue!

So do you agree or disagree?  I would like to know.  Keep following PFI for your weekly “Start Em or Sit Em” advise and our “Fantasy Football Sleepers and Waiver Wire Steals” columns.

Kurt Fraschetti / ProFootballinsight

Kurt@ProFootballinsight.net

*Photo Credit:  Sportsillustrated.cnn.com

*Fantasy Stats credited to ESPN.com