2010 Fantasy Football Mega-Preview: WR
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Risers
Mike Wallace, Steelers
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With Santonio Holmes out of the picture, Wallace will have every opportunity to be the No. 2 guy and could find himself as the Steelers’ top target as the season progresses. He has the speed to be a force down the field and displayed a wide array of skills in his rookie season after hauling in 39 receptions for 756 yards (19.6 average) and six touchdowns. Target the speedster in the middle of your draft beginning in round six.
Michael Crabtree, 49ers
After missing five games to open his NFL career, Crabtree came on with 48 receptions for 625 yards to close out 2009. The only thing that could hold him back is the play of quarterback Alex Smith, who has shown signs of becoming a solid starter, but hasn’t sold anyone yet. Nabbing him after round seven will pay dividends.
Pierre Garcon, Colts
Peyton Manning is going to produce, a forgone conclusion for one of the greatest to ever play. Although Reggie Wayne is his guy, there are going to be more than enough balls to go around, leaving Garcon as a potentially huge beneficiary. Despite missing the last two games of the season he still had 765 yards receiving and that was during his first year of significant playing time. Like Crabtree and Wallace, Garcon is a great target in the middle of your draft.
Fallers
Desean Jackson, Eagles
Jackson was a fantasy monster last year with 1156 yards and nine touchdowns. That was with Donovan McNabb throwing him the football, not Kevin Kolb. Although Kolb could turn out to be a productive quarterback, that is still an unknown, making Jackson a risky selection.
Vincent Jackson, Chargers
Jackson was the best receiver in all of fantasy football in the first half of last season before he dropped off the map with only two touchdowns in the second half. He is facing a three-game suspension to open up the 2010 season so his value should take a hit. When he’s on the field he’s one of the best, but taking him in the early rounds when he’s facing a shortened season isn’t the smartest idea.
Rankings
1. Andre Johnson, TEN – The best in the game after the year he had in 2009 (1575 YDS and eight TD).
2. Randy Moss, NE - This old man still has the goods to be an elite fantasy receiver.
3. Larry Fitzgerald, ARI – The owner of the best hands in football might have a tougher time this year without Boldin and Warner.
4. Reggie Wayne, IND – Manning’s top target is a safe bet, wouldn’t you think?
5. Brandon Marshall, MIA – Miami’s new weapon is going to take the Dolphins offense to another level.
6. Miles Austin, DAL – There’s no more sneaking up on people with Austin anymore. He is a legitimate star.
7. Greg Jennings, GB – The best receiver on one of the most dangerous offenses in football with one of the game’s best quarterbacks.
8. Calvin Johnson, DET - His ability is off the charts, but his quarterback will dicate his success next year.
9. Marques Colston, NOR – The best receiver on a team with the best quarterback in football.
10. Chad Ochocinco, CIN – With Owens across from him he will thrive.
11. Roddy White, ATL
12. Anquan Boldin, ARI
13. Desean Jackson, PHI
14. Sidney Rice, MIN – Will Favre return? If yes, can he stay healthy long enough for Rice to be a star again?
15. Steve Smith, CAR
16. Steve Smith, NYG
17. Hines Ward, PIT
18. Dwayne Bowe, KC
19. Wes Welker, NE - How good will he be coming off a major surgery?
20. Donald Driver, GB
21. Steve Breaston, ARI - No Boldin, no problem. He’s going to be a great player in the near future.
22. Robert Meachem, NOR
23. Santana Moss, WAS – McNabb will revive his career.
24. Mike Sims-Walker, JAC
25. Pierre Garcon, IND
26. Terrell Owens, CIN
27. Mike Wallace, PIT
28. Hakeem Nicks, NYG
29. Devin Hester, CHI
30. Santonio Holmes, NYJ – If not for his four-game suspension he’d be a top 15 receiver.
31. T.J. Houshmanzadeh, CIN
32. Michael Crabtree, SF
33. Percy Harvin, MIN - I’m not sold.
34. Derrick Mason, BAL - The dinosaur is ready to contribute once again.
35. Roy Williams, DAL
36. Jeremy Maclin, PHI - Sleeper alert.
37. Chris Chambers, KC
38. Kenny Britt, TEN
39. Lee Evans, BUF
40. Eddie Royal, DEN – He will have a bounce back year with Marshall out of the picture.
41. Jerricho Cotchery, NYJ
42. Braylon Edwards, NYJ
43. Austin Collie, IND
44. Brian Hartline, MIA
45. Julian Edelman, NE
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