Almost everyone plays fantasy football these days. You can turn on an NFL broadcast without repeated discussion about fantasy football. Chances are that you are in a fantasy football league right now.

So which fantasy players have been the best during the 2008 NFL season? Let’s take a look at each position.

QB Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
Who would have thought that Rivers would be the top fantasy quarterback in the NFL? You would have won a lot of money on that bet. But with Tom Brady out for the sesaon and most of the other stars underperforming, Rivers is the head of the class this season.

RB Clinton Portis, Washington Redskins
The Redskins love to run the ball, which has been great news for Portis and his fantasy owners. He has consistently gotten a great amount of touches each week and has produced very well. While he may break down due to injury, he has held up so far in 2008.

WR Roddy White, Atlanta Falcons
Who? While hardcore fantasy football owners and Falcons fans knew he was, White is just now getting national recognition. With rookie quarterback Matt Ryan tossing him the rock, White has looked like the combination of Randy Moss and Terrell Owens at times this season.

TE Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City Chiefs
Now this one isn’t much of a surprise. Gonzalez is one of the best tight ends in NFL history — if not the very best. He started off the fantasy football season slowly but has really picked it up over the past month. He’s now once again the best tight end in the game.

Cheerleader, Washington Redskins

No wonder Clinton Portis is running so hard this season.