2011 Updated Fantasy Football WR Rankings

Ryan LesterJun 7, 2018

Here’s another updated and expanded look at the 2011 wide receiver rankings as the transactions have caused some movement.

1. Andre Johnson, Houston Texans: 1,216 yards and eight touchdowns in 13 games. Has averaged nearly 100 yards per game over his past 54 games.

2. Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions: Recovered nicely from a down 2009 season with 1,120 yards and 12 scores. Now if only Matthew Stafford can stay healthy.

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3. Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants: Exploded for 1,052 yards and 11 scores in 13 games. The scary thing is, there is still room for growth.

4. Roddy White, Atlanta Falcons: Julio Jones will take some of his production, but Roddy has been a force for the past four years. I expect the Falcons to throw even more in 2011, which will offset Jones’ arrival somewhat.

5. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals: The Cards were dysfunctional last year, but Fitz still managed 1,137 yards and six scores. I expect more stability out of the quarterback position with Kevin Kolb.

6. Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City Chiefs: Conditioning could be a concern, but in a contract year, I think he knows he has too much to lose.

7. Mike Wallace, Pittsburgh Steelers: Wallace broke out with 1,257 yards and 10 touchdowns showing he’s more than a deep threat. Wallace is a solid WR1.

8. Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Colts: Wayne may on the downside of his career, but after his 1,355 yards and six touchdowns, he still has something left in the tank.

9. Vincent Jackson, San Diego Chargers: Assuming he’s under contract or willing to play with the franchise tag, V-Jax should be nasty once again.

10. DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles: Consistency can be an issue, but he can put your fantasy team on his back when he explodes.

11. Miles Austin, Dallas Cowboys: I initially had Bryant ahead of Austin, but Miles is more mature and one of Romo’s favorite targets.

12. Marques Colston, New Orleans Saints: I originally had Colston off this list, but with four seasons of at least 1,023 yards and seven touchdowns in his five year career, I wasn’t giving him enough credit.

They will run more, and Brees does spread the ball around, but Colston remains his favorite target.

13. Greg Jennings, Green Bay Packers: With James Jones returning, there just isn’t enough balls to go around to make Jennings a top flight WR again.

14. Mike Williams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: After 964 yards and 11 scores as a rookie he is a regression risk. I think the yardage will be up, the touchdowns down, and Williams to be a borderline WR1.

15. Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia Eagles: Maclin will be better soon, so he climbs the ranking.

16. Santonio Holmes, New York Jets: Has plenty to build on a solid Jets’ debut.

17. Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys: His maturity concerns me, but the ability is there.

18. Kenny Britt, Tennessee Titans: Like the Hasselbeck signing for Britt. He’s top 15 if he avoids suspension.

19. Brandon Marshall, Miami Dolphins: Marshall only scored three touchdowns but showed some signs at the end of the year averaging 101.7 yards over the past three games.

20. Percy Harvin, Minnesota Vikings: The migraines appear to be under control. The Vikings are committed to being more creative to get Percy the ball in space. If he can stay healthy he can be a dynamic threat.

21. Wes Welker, New England Patriots: What Welker did (848 yards, seven touchdowns) only a few months removed from a knee injury is staggering. Look for Brady to get him the ball early and often once again in 2011.

22. Brandon Lloyd, Denver Broncos: Last year came out of nowhere, and he has a run first coach.

23. Stevie Johnson, Buffalo Bills: Also came out of nowhere, but he was a third-year receiver. I’m just not sure Buffalo’s offense will be as potent in 2011.

24. Anquan Boldin, Baltimore Ravens: Disappointing year one numbers with Baltimore. I expect more from Boldin this year.

25. Pierre Garcon, Indianapolis Colts: Garcon did not take advantage of Austin Collie’s absence like you would have expected. Peyton is comfortable with him so he should remain a solid threat.

26. Austin Collie, Indianapolis Colts: Health is the primary concern for Collie. Concussions are no joke. When he’s on the field he’s one of Peyton’s favorite targets.

27. Sidney Rice, Seattle Seahawks: He has not shown enough to convince me he can stay healthy and get it done with T-Jack or Whitehurst at QB.

28. Chad Ochocinco, New England Patriots: Ocho to the Patriots makes him a nice low end WR2/high end WR3.

29. Jerome Simpson, Cincinnati Bengals: A.J. Green’s arrival put a damper on Simpson’s value, but the rookie will take some time to pick up the offense without the luxury of the OTAs.

30. Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers: He could bounce back if he gets anything remotely resembling a quarterback in 2011. Could be traded.

31. Mario Manningham, New York Giants: Even if Steve Smith returns, he’ll likely be limited early following his microfracture surgery.

32. Santana Moss, Washington Redskins: Hopefully he gets better QB play in 2011.

33. Mike Sims-Walker, St. Louis Rams: Like the fit.

34. Big Mike Williams, Seattle Seahawks: Rice signing hurts his value.

35. A.J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals: He’s a physical specimen. It’s a matter of how quickly he and Andy Dalton can pick up the offense.

36. Malcom Floyd, TBD: Possibly Baltimore Ravens? Would be a nice landing place.

37. Deion Branch, New England Patriots: Brady will spread the love.

38. Roy Williams, Chicago Bears: Reunited (with Martz) and it feels so good.

39. Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons: Plenty of single-coverage.

40. Braylon Edwards, San Francisco 49ers: Suspension? San Francisco. Yuck.

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