Posted by Sean in Fantasy Advice,Ranks,Wide Receivers on Sep 8th 2010 and last modified on Sep 9th 2010. (Print This)
Game Time!
1) Andre Johnson – HOU – WR
This will be an offensive shootout! Andre will prove why he’s the best. In order to keep pace with Indy – Johnson needs to have a game. We have no doubts that he will.
2) Randy Moss – NEP – WR
Recent frustrations around the Pats failure to address his contract will not effect his performance on Sunday. The Pats D is porous. We expect high scoring from both teams.
3) Reggie Wayne – IND – WR
Despite play-maker saturation, Wayne remains Peyton’s primary. Clark, Garcon and Collie will compete for Peyton’s attention, but Wayne should top the target list.
4) Brandon Marshall – MIA – WR
Marshall will make his Miami debut vs. the Bills. He’ll show why he was the biggest off-season acquisition.
5) Calvin Johnson – DET – WR
Has a track record for burning the Bears. Chicago’s pass-rush will have Stafford under-fire, but Mega will make them pay deep.
6) Larry Fitzgerald – ARI – WR
Despite preseason injury and questions at the QB position, Fitz will benefit greatly from opening up vs. the Rams.
7) Marques Colston – NOR – WR
The Vikings Defense is strong upfront, but their secondary is vulnerable. He’s Brees’ favorite target in the red-zone.
8) Roddy White – ATL – WR
We love White this season. The Steelers will look to crash his coming out party.
9) Miles Austin – DAL – WR
Dallas’ Offensive Line has looked atrocious. They better right the ship quick. This inter-conference match-up vs the Skins will have playoff implications. Austin torched Washington’s secondary a year ago.
10) Greg Jennings – GRE – WR
Jennings looks to start his bounce back season vs. the Eagles. Asante Samuel will do his best to coral him.
11) Chad Ochocinco – CIN – WR
Ocho will take advantage of an under-proven/inexperienced Patriot’s secondary.
12) Wes Welker – NEP – WR
Welker should open up a clinic on how to heal. The Pats lack of defense will force fantasy stats to rise. He’s a weekly threat for double-digit receptions.
13) DeSean Jackson – PHI – WR
Jackson has not had much preseason time to get in sync with new QB Kevin Kolb. Jackson produced two of his best games last season with Kolb under-center. He’ll be a little rusty after sitting out with neck stiffness. Drawing Charles Woodson in coverage doesn’t help matters.
14) Steve Smith – CAR – WR
As expected, Smitty is ready for Week 1. His broken arm only prohibited him from catching. His legs will be fresh and his arm fully healed. His production markedly improved after Matt Moore took over the offense last season. There are still questions surrounding the Giant’s secondary.
15) Michael Crabtree – SFO – WR
Crabtree has been criticized from within his own locker room. We’re not that worried about its rollover onto the playing field. He’ll be a little rusty, but will warm up quick with Seattle on the menu.
16) Percy Harvin – MIN – WR
Harvin’s headaches appear to be managed for now. He’ll see an increase in targets with Sidney Rice sitting out. Expect the Vikes to get creative in his use. Thursday night should be a high scoring event. Minny will have to find someone other than AP to keep pace. Harvin is that guy.
17) Dwayne Bowe – KAN – WR
What a difference a year makes. Bowe showed up to camp motivated and in shape. He’s no longer in Todd Haley’s dog house.
18) Pierre Garcon – IND – WR
Garcon may win “Best Supporting Wide-Out” in Week 1. Indy has a history of having their way with the Texans. We’re expecting this one to be close.
19) Johnny Knox – CHI – WR
One of our favorite sleepers and break-out candidates, starts his campaign vs. the lowly Lions. He’s a burner and now Jay Cutler and Mike Martz’s favorite toy.
20) Hines Ward – PIT – WR
Ward will have to be the offensive leader as the Steelers kickoff their season with some skepticism. The Falcon’s pass defense was 28th last season.
21) Steve Smith – NYG – WR
Carolina was a top-5 pass-defense last season. Smith will prove to be more than a one-year-wonder, but Week 1 will have it’s difficulties.
22) Jeremy Maclin – PHI – WR
Maclin needs to step up with DeSean battling Woodson.
23) Anquan Boldin – BAL – WR
Boldin was praying that Revis failed to come to terms for at least another week. Sorry Anquan. Good news is he’ll be a little rusty.
24) Malcom Floyd – SDC – WR
Will enter the season as the Bolt’s No. 1.
25) Terrell Owens – CIN – WR
T.O. will shine in his debut as a Bengal. The New England secondary is banged up and inexperienced.
26) Hakeem Nicks – NYG – WR
High up-side guy has ceiling lowered by under-rated Panther Passing D.
27) Mike Sims-Walker – JAC – WR
Champ Bailey will prohibit him from posting impressive stats.
28) Jabar Gaffney – DEN – WR
Like most of Fantasy Nation, the Jags secondary will under-estimate Gaffney . He’ll prove why we had him so high in our ranks. He’s Orton’s favorite target.
29) Robert Meachem – NOR – WR
Meachem may very well be New Orleans’ best all-around wide receiver. His off season injury appears to be behind him. He’ll look to build off his 9 TD breakout season of a year ago.
30) Santana Moss – WAS – WR
Santana looks to recover his fantasy relevance with Donovan McNabb in town.
31) Mike Wallace – PIT – WR
He’ll miss Big Ben, but will produce none the less.
32) Bernard Berrian – MIN – WR
Berrian hopes to inherit Sidney Rice’s target load. He appears to be free of the nagging injuries that held him back in 09.
33) Steve Breaston – ARI – WR
Zona’s passing woes will be relieved by the Ram’s secondary.
34) Jacoby Jones – HOU – WR
Will need to step up for Houston to keep pace with Indy. Will show why he’s better than Kevin Walter.
35) Mike Williams – TAM – WR
Williams will begin his Rookie of the Year campaign vs. the Brown’s secondary. His preseason success will prove to be no fluke.
36) Lee Evans – BUF – WR
Wasted talent. O-line and QB trouble will keep his ceiling low.
37) Donald Driver – GRE – WR
Despite off-season struggles, Driver appears poised to contribute once again.
38) T.J. Houshmandzadeh – BALT – WR
Housh will need little time adjusting to new scheme. Should do well with defensive attention being diluted in Baltimore.
39) Devin Hester – CHI – WR
Doubters still critique his lack of WR skills, but his speed bodes well for Martz’s scheme. Detroit offers a favorable opening opponent.
40) Austin Collie – IND – WR
Collie will most likely split snaps with Gonzalez, but will be needed in expected high-stakes inter-conference barn burner.
41) Eddie Royal – DEN – WR
The Jags secondary is generous.
42) Dez Bryant – DAL – WR
His ankle injury brought the hype train to a halt. Dallas’ offense struggled this preseason. Bryant will help remedy things.
43) Derrick Mason – BAL – WR
Mason will be in heavy competition for targets.
44) Braylon Edwards – NYJ – WR
Baltimore’s secondary is suspect.
45) Devin Aromashodu – CHI – WR
Appears third in-line for playing time, but should provide the Bears with their best scoring option in the red-zone.
46) Jerricho Cotchery – NYJ – WR
Sanchez has accuracy issues, but Baltimore can be beaten through the air.
47) Chris Chambers – KAN – WR
Has been overlooked in most drafts.
48) Nate Burleson – DET – WR
Burleson needs to provide Matt Stafford with another viable option.
49) Mohamed Massaquoi – CLE – WR
Remains the team’s No. 1… That being said, it’s for the Browns.
50) Kenny Britt – TEN – WR
Character concerns has Britt’s stock plummeting. His road to the WR1 spot was wide-open, but continued conduct issues and immaturity has put his starters role in jeopardy.
51) Laurent Robinson – STL – WR
Will step into the WR1 role with Avery out. Needs to step up and provide Steven Jackson some offensive respite.
52) Davone Bess – MIA – WR
Brandon Marshall will open up things underneath for Bess to chip away against the Bills.
53) Mike Thomas – JAC – WR
Thomas could lead the Jags in receiving stats this week with MSW facing Champ.
54) Devery Henderson – NOR – WR
Will continue to see playing time, but it has become crowded with Meachem and Moore both pushing to play.
55) Mike Williams – SEA – WR
Housh’s exit opens the door for Williams to step into the WR1 spot. Tate has disappointed thus far, and Branch continues to be an injury risk.
56) Louis Murphy – OAK – WR
Chaz Shilens continued injury woes has allowed Murphy to enter the starting lineup where he belongs.
57) Dexter McCluster – KAN – WR
The Chief’s utility man will make instant contributions. It may take a couple weeks to see how much of a role he’ll play.
58) Legedu Naanee – SDC – WR
Naanee will start opposite Floyd to start the season. Crayton and Buster Davis will push for time.
59) Josh Cribbs – CLE – WR
Cribbs appears to have made strides in his receiving skills. The Browns offense will rely heavily upon him to make plays.
60) Nate Washington – TEN – WR
Washington will benefit from Britt’s immaturity.
61) Deion Branch – SEA – WR
Branch returns from injury yet again. Housh’s departure opens up a bunch of targets.
62) Kevin Walter – HOU – WR
Walter could produce serious stats if he locks down the WR2 spot for the Texans. So far Jacoby Jones looks to good to keep on the sidelines.
63) Greg Camarillo – MIN – WR
Farve will need someone to step up in Rice’s absence.
64) Harry Douglas – ATL – WR
Douglas will start opposite Roddy White.
65) Julian Edelman – NEP – WR
Edelman shined in his preseason debut, but minor injuries have kept him quiet since.
66) Early Doucet – ARI – WR
Doucet has breakout potential. We’re just worried he won’t be given enough looks.
67) Golden Tate – SEA – WR
Tate has struggled to grasp the playbook.
68) Mario Manningham – NYG – WR
Manningham has big-play ability but finds himself inline for targets behind Smith and Nicks.
69) James Jones – GRE – WR
Jones doesn’t catch a whole lot of passes, but when he does, they often go for scores.
70) Ted Ginn Jr. – SFO – WR
Ginn will be a good fit playing out of the slot for the Niners. True, he played poorly as a WR1 for the Dolphins, but a complimentary role will bode well for his stats.
71) Anthony Gonzalez – IND – WR
Gonzalez will battle Collie for snaps out of the slot.
72) Josh Morgan – SFO – WR
Morgan has been labile in his production this preseason.
73) Devin Thomas – WAS – WR
Thomas has not stepped up as we all hoped. If McNabb and Shanahan can’t do it…. get the bust tag ready. We’ll hold off a lil while.
74) Roy E. Williams – DAL – WR
Roy Williams will have his productive games this season. When those games will be?…. not so sure.
75) Brian Hartline – MIA – WR
Hartline will start opposite Marshall, but we expect Bess to be more productive out of the slot.
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