Percy Harvin Surges to the Top of the Rookie Rankings

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You know it is a down year when the rookie rankings are headed up by a guy who did not even play last weekend.

Sure, this year’s class has had its moments. Mark Sanchez looked like like a star at the start of the year. Knowshon Moreno took the reins in Denver. But mostly, it has been a relative disappoint for this season’s rookies from a fantasy standpoint.

Perhaps Michael Crabtree can redeem the class by season’s end?

Good thing the Rookie Report is a cumulative list based on the whole season. Otherwise, this week’s top five might have five new players due to subpar performances by the regulars this past week.

1.  Percy Harvin, WR, Vikings -  Harvin was on a bye and gained “Top Dog” status on this week’s list.  Some of that is because of his rookie peers’ lackluster performances, but mostly it is because of his versatility.

2.  Knowshon Moreno, RB, Broncos -  Moreno was completely shut down by the Steelers rush defense with just five carries for three yards.  Stats like that are not the way to remain on this list.  The Broncos need him to contribute in a big way to stop their two game losing streak.

3.  Austin Collie, WR, Colts -  Collie lost most of his usual action to sure-handed tight end Dallas Clark, who had 14 catches.  Collie will need to have a big game against the Patriots if the Colts want to maintain their undefeated status.

4.  Mike Wallace, WR, Steelers -  Wallace is making his first appearance on this list with a four-catch-for-69-yards-and-one-touchdown performance against the Broncos on Monday Night Football.  Wallace is becoming Big Ben’s go-to deep threat in the passing game.

5.  Mark Sanchez, QB, Jets -  Sanchez is still hanging in on this list because of his early successes to start the season.  He needs to come back strong after the bye week to remain in contention for fantasy rookie of the year.

Last week’s Rookie Report rankings:

1. Knowshon Moreno
2. Percy Harvin
3. Austin Collie
4. Hakeem Nicks
5. Mark Sanchez

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