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Top Fantasy wide receivers:
Everyone already knows about both of the Johnson brothers, Andre and Calvin. Andre has been the giant the past two seasons in Houston leading the NFL in receiving yards with over 1,500 in each. In Detroit, Calvin enters his fourth season with 21 career touchdowns under his belt and a blossoming strong-armed quarterback ready to elevate “Megatron” to fantasy royalty.
As I review my top twenty for 2010, the most notable receivers on this list are Sidney Rice who I might have ranked higher had he not gone down for at least six weeks. Vincent Jackson is in a similar spot poised to sit out significant time, although at the time of this posting there are rumors suggesting he could land in Minnesota. If VJ gets traded to the Vikings, an early risky pick for fantasy owners could pay heavy dividends in the second half of the fantasy season.
I rate Terrell Owens higher than Ochocinco, simply because this preseason TO has been targeted more and looked more reliable as the possession type-receiver. Also his size has to make him a favorite in the Red Zone.
My Watch list…
In Indy, fantasy owners need to keep an eye on wide receiver Pierre Garcon. Garcon came on last season finishing strong in the post season with 21 receptions, including two for scores. With so many other weapons around him, he is one that is ready to breakout this season with a big year.
Very similar in Green Bay is third year wide out James Jones. Jones battled through injuries last season, but when healthy showed by play potential. With Jennings and Driver grabbing much well deserved attention, Jones could quietly blossom this season.
A third wide out that I will be watching closely is the Eagles second year receiver Jeremy Maclin. With DeSean Jackson grabbing the headlines with his big plays last season, defenses will be rolling their coverage in his direction often (but they better watch out). As a rookie last season, Maclin caught 56 passes for nearly 800 yards. The Eagles have enough weapons in the passing game for Maclin to see a lot of single coverage; could be a sleeper pick in 2010.
A last notable mention for what it’s worth is the Ram’s wide receiver Laurent Robinson. The Ram’s wide out started out looking very strong on a weak offense last season, before going down in the third game. He is healthy this season and rookie quarterback Sam Bradford looks more than capable to get him the ball. He may not be a top10 this season, but Robinson could be worth a flyer this season.
My 2010 top 25 Wide receivers
1. Andre Johnson, HOU
2. Calvin Johnson, DET
3. Randy Moss, NE
4. Larry Fitzgerald, ARI
5. Roddy White, ATL
6. Reggie Wayne, IND
7. Greg Jennings, GB
8. DeSean Jackson, PHI
9. Steve Smith, NYG
10. Wes Welker, NE
11. Miles Austin, DAL
12. Anquan Boldin, BAL
13. Steve Smith, CAR
14. Sidney Rice, Min
15. Marques Colston, NO
16. Brandon Marshall, MIA
17. Santana Moss, WAS
18. Donald Driver, GB
19. Mike Sims-Walker, JAX
20. Terrell Owens, CIN
21. Malcom Floyd, SD
22. Michael Crabtree, SF
23. Jabar Gaffney, DEN
24. Vincent Jackson, SD
25. Deion Branch, SEA
1. Antonio Gates, SD
2. Owen Daniels, HOU
3. Dallas Clark, IND
4. Jason Witten, DAL
5. Jermichael Finley, GB
6. Vernon Davis, SF
7. Tony Gonzales, ATL
8. Brent Celek, PHI
9. Chris Cooley, WAS
10. Zach Miller, OAK
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