Wide Receiver rankings are based on PPR leagues (point per reception) that reward 1 pt. per 10 yards rushing/receiving and 6 pts. per TD rushing/receiving.
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1. An
dre Johnson
Andre is a fantasy monster. He’s a physical freak with vacuum-like hands and great speed. He’s such an explosive player that if your losing by 38 and you only have him left on Monday Night, you still have a chance. He’s plays as a possession receiver and a deep threat. He’ll run someone over after a catch, and he’s the go to guy in the red zone. His ability is seemingly unlimited, and with one of the best young QBs throwing him the ball, he’s as good as it gets. All of this and no ones ever heard him talk.
2. La
rry Fitzgerald
Larry gets the media hype and rightfully so. He’s arguably the best player in football and he may as well have the best hands. His massive frame and leaping ability make him the top red zone threat in football. If he didn’t line up opposite Boldin and there weren’t questions about his aging quarterback each year, he probably be interchangeable with Andre. And he still might be. No one would fault you for making him the first receiver off the board, and if your league awards points for catching random falling objects in an office, even better.
3. 
Brandon Marshall
B-Marsh is phenomenal. Off the field issues aside, he’s a quarterbacks dream. Hes big, he’s a great route runner, he’s fast, and runs well after the catch. Marshall will get his points no matter who is throwing him the ball, and now that he’s been paid, his heads in the right place. He hauled in 18 passes in a single game in ’08 and 21 in one in ’09. He can single-handedly win you a game, and he’s only getting better.
4. Re
ggie Wayne
No wants wants to play against Reggie. As the number 1 target of the best quarterback in the game, he makes for a miserable match up. He’s big, he’s physical, and has great hands. Peyton loves to find him deep, but he’ll also rack up receptions underneath. He’s as safe a receiver as there is and he’s one of the few elite choices. He and Peyton only seem to get better with age, and who knows if they’ll ever lose another game.
5. R
andy Moss
Moss and Brady have shown glimpses of their ’07 selves this year, but overall it’s been a work in progress. Regardless, Randy still remains one of the best deep threats in the game. At any point in time, Randy can go off for 3 TDs and 150 yards. That can’t be said for many others. His athleticism is second to none, even in his 30′s. It’s only his attitude that anyone questions, but he has the right people around him to keep him focused. He’ll bounce back this year and be right back in the fold as a top receiver again next year.
6. De
Sean Jackson
Probably the most electric player in the NFL. He has soft hands, he’s incredibly shifty, and he can fly. If he has the ball in space, he’s probably going to score. If your playing against him, you just have to hope he freaks out at the goal line and spikes the ball too early. DeSean is just entering his prime and the Eagles will continue to get him the ball on punts, kick-offs, runs, passes, punt passes, run-kicks, pass-offs, you name it. With 8 TDs over 50 yards, you can’t call him a fluke, he really is that explosive.
7. We
s Welker
The blue collar “backyard football player”, says a Carolina DB. I can see that. Welker is a PPR monster. He’s fast, he’s quick, he’s sure handed, and he’s not afraid to get hit. Brady has become so reliant on him over the middle, 1o receptions a game is like clockwork. The touchdowns haven’t been there with Welker as he’s strictly a possession guy, but you’d be hard pressed to find a more consistent pass catcher. He’s had at least 9 receptions in 8 different games this year. The stingy Patriots will be back at it in 2010, and Welker will again be a major factor.
8. Ro
ddy White
Roddy has flown a bit under the radar this year, but he’s actually just second to Andre in overall targets. He has great hands and he can fly. His 8 TDs lead his team and he’s putting solid up numbers even with Chris Redman at the helm. With a healthy and smoothly shaved Matt Ryan back in the fold in 2010, White should be primed for another top 10 season.
9. C
alvin Johnson
Calvin has been a disappointment in ’09, but it’s difficult to develop a rapport with a rookie QB that can’t avoid the injury bug. The Lions offense has looked decent at times, and with a year under Stafford’s belt, and a summer to train with CJ, things will get better. Calvin is still just 24 and he’s widely considered the best physical specimen at the WR position. He’s the total package and his quarterback should figure that out by 2010. If the Lions make any progress it wouldn’t surprise anyone if Calvin finished in the top 5.
10. 
Marques Colston
Colston is the premier option on the most potent passing offense in football. His enormous hands and ideal frame make him Brees’ favorite Red Zone target, and his 9 TDs would agree. His reception numbers are down a bit this season as Brees has been spreading it around, but Colston has still been adequate. In years past, Marques has made a living racking up big catches late in games, but with an undefeated record, the Saints are rarely playing catchup in the 4th quarter. And not that New Orleans will lose many games next year, but Colston should bounce back with more opportunities and better numbers in 2010.
The Next 5
11. Miles Austin - Knack for the big play could put him in the top 10.
12.Vincent Jackson – Big WR who’s emerged as one of Rivers go to guys.
13. Sidney Rice - If Favre sticks around, Rice should hover in the top 15.
14. Hakeem Nicks – Nicks takes the next step and becomes Eli’s new Plax. Top 10 potential.
15. Hines Ward - Continues to get it done year after year. Still healthy, will be Ben’s top option again in ’10
Just Missed, and Why
Dwayne Bowe – Has tools to be great, needs to get on the same page with Cassel.
Steve Smith (NYG) – Poor man’s Wes Welker, receptions are there, TDs are rare.
Steve Smith (CAR) – Great player, but lacks a QB who can get him the ball.
Anquan Boldin – Nagging injuries and Larry Fitz keep him from being a top guy.
Greg Jennings – Rodgers spreads the ball everywhere this year. Jennings numbers are suffering.
Chad Ochocinco – The Bengals seem committed to running the ball.
Santonio Holmes – TDs are down. Hines gets more red zone looks.
Wow, this is major cool stuff dude!
RT
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Michael Crabtree is starting to get situated in the 49ers offense and is beginning to put up consistent numbers. He’ll be in the top ten next year.
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Vincent Jackson 12th???????????????????? Behind Austin?? You’re crazy. And Nicks should be no where on this list
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boyd777 Reply:
November 8th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
@Derek, Nicks is tied for first in TD’s with 9, third in catches with 51 and sixth in yardage, great hands, size and good speed at 4.49. To say he does not be long on the list shows you never played wide receiver. I did for three years in high school before turning down a basball scholarship to several ACC schools in hopes to make Basketball at UNC–made it to the last cut. I know what it takes to be a wide receiver and NIcks has it. I ran a legit 4.4 and high jumped 6’6, although I was only 5’10. Anyway you missed the boat on Nicks. Not to imply that the rest of your football knowledge is the same, only as far a WR goes your dead wrong.
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Dont forget Chris Henry…
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LIL Reply:
June 20th, 2010 at 3:53 am
@Matt, they havesydney rice#13 wow he deserve #3
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those are all good picks for sure, but there might be some rookies in the picture to
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And most of his days in Oakland…dude is just pining for Favre.
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This article hits right at home for a lot of fantasy owners who, like me, are already looking forward to the 2010 season.
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I’d take Miles Austin over Welker and maybe even White and Megatron. Welker is a stud in PPR but other than that he’s just a low 1 / high 2.
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but in a league where receptions count as 1 point, Welker is a beast
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Miles Austin should be #2 on this list. He was 3rd in the NFL with 1320 yards despite having to wait until week 5 to start at WR for the Cowboys. In addition, he had 11 TD’s tying him for 4th place among all WRs. Furthermore, his QB Romo is solid, healthy, and expected to be in prime form next year. Fitzgerald might not have Warner next year (who is considering retirement) and we all know his value will drop immensely with Leinart at the helm. This is piss-poor analysis to have Austin on the bubble at #11.
You even ranked Calvin Johnson ahead of him with these numbers: 67 catches for 984 yards and 5 TD’s (and two fumbles lost). Just because you are gay for his “physical specimen” does not mean he is the superior fantasy receiver.
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mattyd Reply:
January 19th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
No way I would take him as the second receiver off the board, but I would move him up at this point. Remember, these rankings were done in early Dec.. While Austin was putting big numbers prior to these “premature” rankings, he finished just as strong. Come back for the updated versions this summer. I’ll have Miles in there.
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applejack Reply:
July 13th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
@mattyd, I do understand, he had breakout year,but lets see how he will do 2010-11 season,know that they have a full season film,lets seen how he will handle double teams, just to make sure he is not a one year wonder
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They should of put im in the 1 spot, he is amazing to watch. AlsoGOOO EAGLES! ! ! ! ! !
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Miles Austin i would say should be in the 5th or 6th spot on the list. he has about 1300 yards with 11 touchdowns. Randy Moss has more touchdowns but not as many yards. And he got play at first string since the begening of the season wich gave more playing time the Austin. I say Austin is one of the best.
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To be good fantasy receiver you need a quality proven QB to get them the ball. In Arizona we don’t how the QB situation will turn out so Larry Fitzgerald is risky. No doubt the Patriots, Colts and Saints receivers are picked highly just from having the right QB.
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Larry Fitzgerald is the best but no longer has a proven QB to throw him the ball so I don’t expect too much from him from that alone.
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“If I had Tom Brady to throw me the ball I would be in the this list also”, signed every receiver that failed to make this list.
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Miles Austin,have to put up those numbers,for more than one year, just to make sure he is not no one year wonder, before he can even be consider an elite reciever, prime example, andre johnson, consective 100+ catches, 1500+ yards the past two season, enough said!!!!!!!!!
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oh well, i love Megatron specially his big bazooka on the animated version :
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i love the Bazooka of Megatron, i don’t understand why they did not include it on the movie ;,;
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