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September 1st, 2023

Friday Evening Edition

My Top 10 Fantasy Football 

WR Rankings for 2023

We are moving right along with my 2023 Fantasy Rankings. I’ve looked at the ball carriers, the passers, now it’s time to look over my Wide receivers.

The Top-10

1. Justin Jefferson

2. Ja'Marr Chase

3. Tyreek Hill

4. Stefon Diggs

5. Davante Adams

6. Cooper Kupp

7. CeeDee Lamb

8. AJ Brown

9. Amon-Ra St. Brown

10. Garrett Wilson

There’s no shock here with the Vikings Justin Jefferson sitting in the top spot, a well-deserved honor after his epic 2022 season. While Jefferson appears to be the consensus number one wide receiver in most drafts and overall, it’s hard to argue the obvious number two receiver is the Bengals Ja’Marr Chase. The Bengals explosive receiver is a highlight reel in his own right and last season his No.4 fantasy receiver finish has made him one of the top options to target in your draft.

I’ve seen a few of the Expert mock drafts and not to my surprise, I have been seeing Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams getting selected in the 1st round. Now I have him as my number five, where I believe he belongs, but some Experts are in my opinion undervaluing Adams. I’ll just say I believe in his talents, skill, and abilities and his 100 receptions and 14 touchdowns from a year ago.

But as I go down the list it’s worth noting, I have adjusted Rams receiver Cooper Kupp down a couple of spots due to his recent injury. He’s still a top six fantasy receiver as long as his current injury doesn’t linger. It’s hard to bet against a kid that has proven to be as good as Kupp has played. Over the past two seasons Kupp has been the number one fantasy scoring receiver.

The Next 10.

11. Jaylen Waddle

12. Chris Olave

13. DeVonta Smith

14. Amari Cooper

15. Tee Higgins

16. DK Metcalf

17. Calvin Ridley

18. DeAndre Hopkins

19. Keenan Allen

20. Deebo Samuel

Rounding out the bottom 10 and slotting in at the number 14, is the Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper. Last season Cooper finished as the No.18 fantasy scoring receiver with his 2023 starting quarterback (DeShaun Watson) playing in only six games. This season Cooper will team up with Watson for the full go and has the potential of putting up strong numbers in 2023.

There is a lot of hype around the Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley. While Ridley was fantastic a few years ago (in 2020), he’s returning from missing an entire season and will be playing with a new team. There’s no question about the talent and ability, but I need to see it first. He’s still a Top-20 receiver in my book, but with other mouths like Christian Kirk, Zay Jones, and Evan Engram to feed, it could be tough for him to rise much higher.

I have DeAndre Hopkins at number 18, ranking a little higher than his current ADP (Fantasy Calculator). He’s coming off a subpar and shortened 2022 season, but even though he only played in 9 games his numbers are worth noting. Hopkins finished the season as the No.9 fantasy receiver (minimum 90 targets) and from weeks 7 through 15 he was the No.6 fantasy receiver. Hopkins ceiling may take a slight hit playing on the Titans, a team that likes to run with ball with running back Derrick Henry.

That's my take!

~David G. Ortega

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Saturday Evening Edition
August 24th, 2019

In These Hands We Trust

Let’s begin with this, my numbers are not scientific, nor are they prophetic, they are merely my opinion based on my eye test and last season’s production. With that much said and not trying to say too much, these are my WR rankings for the start of 2019 season.

At the top of the board is Mr. Number one himself, DeAndre Hopkins (MR#1WR). In full PPR Hopkins finished as the number wide receiver last season, after finishing second by a half point in 2017. Hopkins has hands of glue and he is Mister Consistent. He’ll see his normal 170-plus targets and should be back at the top once again.

Right behind Hopkins, filling the number two slot is the Packers Davante Adams (MR#2WR). I actually like Adams a ton; he could easily unseat Hopkins for top billing. Adams will have the luxury of catching passes from a healthy Aaron Rodgers and after coming off a season with career highs across the board (catches, yards, touchdowns, and targets), he’s a shoe-in to post large numbers in 2019.

Yes, the top two receivers have great outlooks for 2019 and both are appropriately ranked, but my number four fantasy receiver, the Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr (MR#4WR) deserves a huge mention here. It just feels like the perfect storm this season for OBJ, who was traded to Cleveland in the offseason. With the gunslinging quarterback Baker Mayfield under center, it feels like OBJ is going to be on Sportscenter a lot this season.

The First 12 pairs of hands
1.DeAndre Hopkins
2.Davante Adams
3.Julio Jones
4.O. Beckham Jr
5.Michael Thomas
6.Tyreek Hill
7.Smith-Schuster
8.Mike Evans
9.Keenan Allen
10.Antonio Brown
11.Adam Thielen
12.T.Y. Hilton

Leading the second set of 12 is the Buccaneers receiver (MR#13WR) Chris Godwin; in Godwin I trust. He’s been one of the talks of the offseason, I’ve been listening to. Godwin had a very nice 2nd season starting 5 games and finishing with 59 receptions, 842 yards receiving, and 7 touchdowns. Now in his third year with the Bucs, this is expected to be his breakout. In four of his last five games in 2018, Godwin had no fewer than six targets per contest with quarterback Jameis Winston under center; the Bucs starting Quarterback for 2019. Godwin is a rising star.

The two Rams receivers, Brandin Cooks (MR#16WR) and Robert Woods (MR#17WR) are basically bookends; you can flip-flop these two. The Rams high-octane offense presents plenty of opportunity for both, even with the return of Cooper Kupp. Last season Woods finished as the 11th scoring fantasy receiver, with Cooks checking in at 13 (full PPR). I believe the return of Kupp will knock these two down slightly, but both are worth drafting as your WR2.

Ankle surgery has me avoiding Bengals receiver A.J. Green (MR#24WR) in my drafts, but he is going to return at some point this season; expected to only miss a few games. If you can get him late, he has the potential of being a solid late grab and could be a difference maker. But he is coming off surgery, which is always risky.

The Second set of hands
13.Chris Godwin
14.Stefon Diggs
15.Julian Edelman
16.Brandin Cooks
17.Robert Woods
18.Jarvis Landry
19.Amari Cooper
20.Cooper Kupp
21.Kenny Golladay
22.Tyler Lockett
23.Calvin Ridley
24.A.J. Green

Some notables that just missed the cut, Bengals receiver Tyler Boyd (MR#25WR), Chargers receiver Mike Williams (MR#26WR) and Eagles receiver Alshon Jeffery (MR#27WR). I really like Williams this season, easily see him cracking the top 24. The same for Boyd, with Green expected to miss time he’ll be the go-to receiver for quarterback Andy Dalton.

That’s My Take
~David G. Ortega

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October 28th 2017

Saturday Late Night Edition

Week 8 WR Rankings

Coming off a huge Week 7 performance against the Chiefs, I like Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper on the road this week against the Bills. With Marshawn Lynch sidelined, the Raiders may not feature the run game and rely more on the pass. I also believe the Bills will be tough on the road and force the Raiders to be more one dimension. Cooper played well last week and could continue that momentum this week.

At No.19, I have the Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor. It’s a decent matchup for the Eagles receiver this week against the Niners, who have allowed an average of 20-plus fantasy points versus opposing receivers. Agholor is tied for 2nd this season with 5 receiving touchdowns, so he’ll be threat to score again on Sunday.

The Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson enters the Top-30 this week. He’s been quiet most of the season, but lately he’s been turning heads. His number the past two weeks have been modest, 4 catches, for 50 yards and a touchdown. He’ll be matched up against a Cowboys defense that has allowed 8 touchdowns to opposing receivers; this could be his breakout week.

WR Rankings

1. Antonio Brown

2. AJ Green

3. Julio Jones

4. Keenan Allen

5. Mike Evans

6. Michael Thomas

7. Dez Bryant

8. Doug Baldwin

9. Brandin Cooks

10. Amari Cooper

11. DeAndre Hopkins

12. Kelvin Benjamin

13. Adam Thielen

14. Chris Hogan

15. Alshon Jeffery

16. Michael Crabtree

17. Pierre Garcon

18. TY Hilton

19. Nelson Agholor

20. Stefon Diggs

21. Devin Funchess

22. Tyreek Hill

23. Demaryius Thomas

24. Mohamed Sanu

25. DeSean Jackson

26. Marvin Jones Jr

27. Ted Ginn Jr

28. Will Fuller

29. Jermaine Kearse

30. Josh Doctson

That's My Take.

~David Ortega

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October 21st 2017

Saturday Evening Edition

Week 7 WR Rankings

With Carson Palmer under center a favorite of mine this week, I am really excited about wide receiver John Brown. The speedy Cardinals wideout is no longer on the injury report and after playing a significant number of snaps the past two weeks, I think he’s ready to breakout.

1. Julio Jones

2. Antonio Brown

3. AJ Green

4. Mike Evans

5. Michael Thomas

6. Dez Bryant

7. Chris Hogan

8. Larry Fitzgerald

9. Brandin Cooks

10. Jarvis Landry

11. Demaryius Thomas

12. Doug Baldwin

13. Adam Thielen

14. Pierre Garcon

15. Alshon Jeffery

16. Jordy Nelson

17. Keenan Allen

18. Kelvin Benjamin

19. TY Hilton

20. Terrelle Pryor

21. John Brown

22. Rishard Matthews

23. Devin Funchess

24. Davante Adams

25. DeSean Jackson

26. Nelson Agholor

27. Danny Amendola

28. Eric Decker

29. Cooper Kupp

30. Jermaine Kearse

That's My Take.

~David Ortega

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October 14th 2017

Saturday Late Night Edition

Week 6 WR Rankings

The Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan has emerged as Tom Brady’s go to receiver this season. Through five games Hogan is the No.5 fantasy WR in PPR with 23 receptions for 288 yards and 5 touchdowns. He is one of Brady’s biggest targets next to Gronk and has become an endzone favorite this season. He’s my No.10 fantasy receiver this week.

The Redskins wide receiver Terrelle Pryor is currently residing outside the Top-50 fantasy WR’s in PPR through five weeks, but this could be the week he cracks that barrier. Pryor looked pretty sharp in his last game and it would have been even better had he hung onto a go ahead touchdown reception late in the 4th quarter against the Chiefs back in week 4. Coming off the bye, he’ll be fresh and ready to attack a Niners secondary that allows the 8th most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. He’s my No.14 fantasy WR this week.

With receiver Stefon Diggs sidelined this week with a groin injury, the other half of the Wonder Twins, Vikings receiver Adam Thielen should see a heavy dose of targets on Sunday. Thielen is the No.22 fantasy WR in PPR this season, but with no Diggs he’ll be the number one on Sunday and will have a great shot at moving into the Top-20.

WR Rankings

1. Antonio Brown

2. DeAndre Hopkins

3. Julio Jones

4. Michael Thomas

5. Mike Evans

6. Jordy Nelson

7. Keenan Allen

8. Larry Fitzgerald

9. TY Hilton

10. Chris Hogan

11. Tyreek Hill

12. Brandin Cooks

13. Pierre Garcon

14. Terrelle Pryor

15. Golden Tate

16. Adam Thielen

17. Davante Adams

18. Jarvis Landry

19. Demaryius Thomas

20. Michael Crabtree

21. Amari Cooper

22. Randall Cobb

23. Emmanuel Sanders

24. DeSean Jackson

25. Tyrell Williams

26. John Brown

27. Jermaine Kearse

28. Devante Parker

29. Sammy Watkins

30. Rishard Matthews

That's My Take.

~David Ortega

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October 7th 2017

Saturday Afternoon Edition

Week 5 WR Rankings

(does not include Thursday’s game)

Look who’s at the top for Week 5, OBJ. It’s probably not a surprise, but maybe it should be. Through the first 4 weeks, Odell Beckham Jr has been one of the season’s early disappointments entering this week as the No.19 fantasy WR, three spots behind his teammate Sterling Shepard. At 19, OBJ has been playable every week, but this could be the week that elevates Beckham Jr back to the top. The Giants are home this week playing host to the Los Angeles Chargers who allow the 12th most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. Most important the Chargers have allowed 6 touchdowns to WRs, playing right into the hands of the Giants dynamic and playmaking receiver. OBJ has two touchdowns through 4 weeks, fantasy owners can expect that number to change.

With the potential (and likely) return of Sam Bradford this Monday night, Vikings receiver Adam Thielen peaks in at No.17. Thielen has 24 receptions for 358 yards receiving (4th in the league) with zero touchdowns, good enough for the No.13 fantasy WR (in PPR). Back in week 1, Thielen teamed up with Bradford for a stat line of 9/157/0. Against the Bears on Monday night Thielen should have some success against a secondary that allows the 9th most fantasy points to opposing receivers.

Checking in at No.22 is the Cardinals receiver Jaron Brown. Through the first four weeks of the season Brown has been pretty reliable and productive; 14 receptions (2nd on team), 205 yards receiving (2nd on team), and 29 targets (2nd on team). Last week with the return of wide receiver John Brown and a healthier JJ Nelson, Jaron led the way with 12 targets, 8 receptions, and 105 receiving yards. It’s looking like the other Brown and Nelson will once again be available. This week is a prime matchup for the Cardinals receivers facing an Eagles defense that has struggled mightily against opposing receivers, allowing the 3rd highest fantasy points, 3rd most receptions, and 3rd most receiving yards. It’s easy to see why I have Larry Fitzgerald at No.8 this week and Jaron at 22.

Here are my Week 5 WR rankings;

1.Odell Beckham Jr

2. Jordy Nelson

3. Antonio Brown

4. AJ Green

5. DeAndre Hopkins

6. Dez Bryant

7. Stefon Diggs

8. Larry Fitzgerald

9. Keenan Allen

10. TY Hilton

11. Devante Parker

12. Doug Baldwin

13. Tyreek Hill

14. Pierre Garcon

15. Golden Tate

16. Randall Cobb

17. Adam Thielen

18. Sammy Watkins

19. Alshon Jeffery

20. Amari Cooper

21. Jarvis Landry

22. Jaron Brown

23. Kelvin Benjamin

24. Tyrell Williams

25. Rishard Matthews

26. Martavis Bryant

27. Devin Funchess

28. Sterling Shepard

29. Michael Crabtree

30. Jeremy Maclin

These are my WR rankings for Week 5.

~David Ortega

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September 30th 2017

Saturday Morning Edition

Week 4 WR Rankings

Wide Receivers

1. Julio Jones

2. Antonio Brown

3. AJ Green

4. Odell Beckham Jr

5. Keenan Allen

6. DeAndre Hopkins

7. Stefon Diggs

8. Mike Evans

9. Michael Thomas

10. Brandin Cooks

11. Dez Bryant

12. Alshon Jeffery

13. Demaryius Thomas

14. Tyreek Hill

15. Amari Cooper

16. Jarvis Landry

17. Golden Tate

18. Sammy Watkins

19. Larry Fitzgerald

20. TY Hilton

21. Doug Baldwin

22. Devante Parker

23. Michael Crabtree

24. Emmanuel Sanders

25. Adam Thielen

26. Chris Hogan

27. Pierre Garcon

28. Rishard Matthews

29. Marquise Lee

30. Martavis Bryant

Julio Jones leads the band this week. He’s been held quiet (no touchdowns) through the first three weeks (No.23 fantasy WR), but will look to get things going this week. He’s listed as questionable, so you’ll want to check his injury status before game-time. But if he’s out there, he’s my number one this week matched against the Bills 9th ranked pass defense that’s allowed the 6th most receptions to opposing wide receivers.

I’ve got the Chargers receiver Keenan Allen coming in at No.5 this week. Allen sees a healthy diet of targets each week averaging 9.3 per game and this week’s matchup is right up his alley. The Chargers face the Eagles this week and Allen will be lining up against a secondary that has allowed the most receptions (49) to opposing receivers this season.

Slotted right behind Allen is the Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. He’s the most targeted receiver in the league and that has translated into the No.10 fantasy WR. The Titans allow the 4th most fantasy points to opposing receivers, so I like Hopkins chances at getting plenty of looks on Sunday.

Stefon Diggs is the No.1 fantasy WR through three weeks and he’s had success in the past against the Lions. I like his chances this Sunday even with quarterback Case Keenum under center. The Lions don’t shut down allowing the 10th most receptions to opposing receivers. Diggs has been efficient and effective and will be looking to build off his huge week 3 performance.

I’ve got the Dolphins receivers (both Jarvis Landry and Devante Parker) slotted a little higher this week. They’ll be playing in London against a Saints defense that has struggled this season against the pass. I have a feeling this matchup is going to be filled with a lot of points. Landry should see a large volume of short passes to carry his value, while Parker may get his hands on a long score this week.

One more notable is the Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree. I’ve moved him down considerably this week, since he’ll have a tough task getting open against the Broncos dreaded “No Fly Zone.” The Broncos have not been elite this season, but they have been effective and Crabtree has struggled in the past against Denver.

That’s My Take.

~David Ortega