Top-10 Fantasy Wide Receivers

Posted by Danny Goldin on September 2, 2010   Jump To Comments

You know the drill by now. I ran through the Top-10 fantasy RBs last week and followed with my Top-10 fantasy QBs. Now we move onto the Top-10 fantasy receivers.

1) Andre Johnson – Really the only possible question mark I can come up with here is the fact that Matt Schaub is a bit injury prone, and AJ’s value would take a hit if Dan Orlovsky was called into duty. Still, as it stands, Johnson is money in the bank and the clear-cut cream of the crop at wideout.

Randy Moss isn't as dynamic anymore as he was in purple, but he's still darn good at catching footballs.

2) Randy Moss – He’s past his prime, but his prime was “Top-2 receiver of all time”, and thus the fact that he’s past that doesn’t mean that he isn’t still elite. He’s hauled in 47 touchdowns the past three seasons, which is downright silly.

3) Reggie Wayne – His floor – the absolute worst numbers he could potentially put up – is higher than any wideout, and there’s value in avoiding risk. As Peyton’s No. 1 target, he’ll continue to put up big numbers. He’s one of only two wideouts with six straight 1,000-yard campaigns. The other: Donald Driver.

4) Calvin Johnson – I’m high on the Lions’ Big 3 this year: Matt Stafford, Jahvid Best and Megatron. CJ is at full health, Stafford will make strides in his sophomore campaign, and I see Johnson posting numbers similar to 2008 (1,331 yards, 12 TDs).

5) Roddy White – Nothing not to like here. He’s the only legitimate wideout on what should be a solid offensive unit with a QB on the rise.

6) Larry Fitzgerald – Fitz is still probably one of the two best real-life wideouts, along with AJ, but the fact that Derek Anderson is expected to be Zona’s starter at least somewhat hurts his value. I don’t care that Anderson has a decent deep ball… he flat out stinks. I’d feel better with Fitz is Leinart were under center, but it sounds like that won’t be the case.

Jennings will return to his Lambeau-leaping ways this year.

7) Greg Jennings – I’m expecting a bounce-back year for Jennings after a slightly disappointing 2009. He’s entering his prime, as is Rodgers, and the results should be sexy.

8] DeSean Jackson – I do not expect the Eagles’ offense to miss a beat despite the quarterback change. D-Jax’s numbers improved greatly from his rookie year to sophomore campaign. His numbers will be at least as good this season as they were in 2010, though I wouldn’t be surprised to see another slight improvement.

9) Brandon Marshall – I’m a little bit more down on him than others, as most have him ranked at No. 5 or 6. His talent is undeniable, it’s just that I have a lot of questions about Chad Henne, who’s proven nothing at this level. Also, the Dolphins run a conservative offensive attack.

10) Marques Colston – He’s annoying to own at times given that Brees spreads the ball around to so many targets, but Colston will still be on the field more often than not. He’s also clearly the top red zone target on what should be a Top-3 offensive unit.

Overrated

Vincent Jackson – People don’t realize that he truly may not play a snap this season. Let someone else draft him.

Braylon Edwards – He’s the third best receiver on a run-first team.

Hakeem Nicks – His upside is high, but I don’t know how consistent he’ll be. He’s still just the No. 2 or 3 receiver at best on the Giants.

Underrated

Percy Harvin – I have him just outside my Top-10. The man is a gamer who will be putting up stats before and after Sidney Rice comes back. It sounds like his migraine problems are more under control now than they were a few weeks ago.

Dwayne Bowe – Another guy right outside my Top-10. He’s as talented as just about anyone in the league and apparently is finally putting in the necessary work to become a star.

Laurent Robinson / Louis Murphy / Mohamed Massaquoi – Each guy is the unquestioned No. 1 receiver for teams that should all have an improved passing attacks this year.

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