Fantasy Football Week 7 Rankings: Wide Receivers

As we head into Week 7 of the fantasy football season, we continue to see the value behind owning solid wide receivers. With the style of play changing and teams starting to rely on the passing game, instead of the grind it out ground attack, we are seeing more and more wide receivers take the cake as the most valuable player on ones fantasy team. Through six weeks, 13 wide receivers are averaging at least ten points per game, while 21 running backs are accomplishing the same feat. Now the running backs still hold firm on this comparison but just a few years back this number was alot more lopsides than it is now. So remember folks, these trusty wide receivers have just as much, if not more, value than any other position out there.

With that being said, make sure to check out the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Week 7 Wide Receiver Rankings to see just how your wide out stacks up against his competition this week.

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1. Andre Johnson (Houston Texans) vs. Detroit

Over the past two weeks, Johnson has 19 receptions, 309 receiving yards and a two touchdowns. How's that for a two game stretch? What's crazy about it is that in Week 7 he gets a Detroit Lions secondary that has allowed 1,253 passing yards and 9 passing TDs over the course of five games. Those totals rank 30th in the NFL and have Johnson owners drooling over his matchup come sunday. Take it to the bank, AJ has another 130+ yards and a TD.
Point Projection: 19 points

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2. Steve Smith (Carolina Panthers) vs. New Orleans

Smith has had three striaght 6 reception games and in each of those contests he has caught at least one pass over 35 yards. With the Saints having trouble at defending the pass, you can expect Jake Delhomme to be looking the way of Smith often. This should lead to a season high in receptions, receiving yards and a trip to the end zone on a 40+ yard passing play.
Point Projection: 19 points

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3. Reggie Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) @ Green Bay

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Reggie Wayne is the BEST receiver in football. Regardless of the matchup, or the cover cornerback defending him, Wayne finds a way to get the job done and post solid fantasy points on a weekly basis. The last time the Colts faced the Packers, Wayne had 11 receptions for184 receiving yards and a score, which should give you an idea of what he is capable of. Now, we don't predict those numbers, but 120 yards and a TD is more than doable for Wayne.
Point Projection: 18 points

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4. Brandon Marshall (Denver Broncos) @ New England

Marshall jumped out of the gate with a bang, but has slowed off since. Still, he got back on track last week with a nine receptions for 98 receiving yard afternoon. This is a good sign for his owners, especially since the Patriots defense has allowed six passing TD's over the last two games. Look for this to be the week that Marshall gets back on track and finds the end zone for the first time since Week 4.
Point Projection: 18 points

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5. Greg Jennings (Green Bay Packers) vs. Indianapolis

Greg Jennings has always been a touchdown machine, but now that he has turned into a yardage machine, you have the complete package. His 108 receiving yards per game leads all NFL receivers and his four touchdown receptions are tied for second. In Week 7, even against a Colts defense that allows just 173 passing yards per game, Jennings is a WR1.
Point Projection: 15 points

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6. Hines Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) @ Cincinnati

Ward is averaging a pedestrian 63.2 receiving yards per game thus far, but it's his four touchown receptions that make him such a reliable option. Factor that in with his 19 receptions, 178 receiving yards and 4 TDs in two games against the Bengals last year and you've got yourself an option that could be the top wide receiver in week 7.
Point Projection: 15 points

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7. Plaxico Burress (New York Giants) vs. San Francisco

Outside of scoring a touchdown on Monday Night Football, Burress was a non-factor in his first game back since the suspension. Things should be different in Week 7, as the Giants should have no problem moving the football against a 49ers defense that allows 27,8 points per game and 20 completions to the opposing offense per game. Expect Burress to go back to his typical 80-90 receiving yards and TD self 
Point Projection: 15 points

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TO FIND OUT WHERE THE REST OF THE WIDE RECEIVERS RANK IN WEEK 7, CLICK BELOW...

Week 7 Wide Receiver Rankings