Fantasy Football: Wide-Receiver Rankings

Collin Hager - The Roundtable by Senior Writer Written on July 22, 2008
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The value of wide receivers really depends on the league you’re in and the scoring system adopted. The elite wide outs will generate as many points, in any format, as the top running backs and can be just as valuable in a flex position. The difference is that they may only get to touch the ball 10 times a game, whereas a top running back can see a handoff 20 to 25 times.

 

Leagues that grant points for receptions should always be viewed skeptically, but it certainly levels the playing field. If this is your league, make sure you value your wide receivers as highly, if not more highly in some cases, as the elite backs.

 

Many people seem to buy into the “Third-Year Theory” among wide receivers that says players seem to bust out at that point. Don’t trust that one. Just as many fall away as those that succeed. We only hear about the success stories. Trust your instincts on these players.

 

The Roundtable has broken it down below.

 

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