2011 Fantasy Football Week 2: Wide Receivers (WR) Rankings and Projections

This could be the start of a career year for Calvin Johnson as he started off with a bang against the Buccaneers with two touchdowns on the road. As long as Matthew Stafford is on the field for a full season, it wouldn’t shock me if Johnson made a run for twenty touchdowns this year. Look for Megatron to have another stellar performance against a Chiefs defense that will be without star safety Eric Berry, who is done for the year.

 Dez Bryant @ 49ers

Before Dez Bryant started having cramping problems in the second half, he was having a breakout game on Sunday night against the Jets. Bryant is a physical beast, and it looks like he’s ready to be a top ten fantasy receiver this year. While I wasn’t in love with fantasy owners taking him as high as the third round this summer, it looks like they will get a solid return on their high investment, and Bryant should have another good day against a weak 49ers secondary.

Dwayne Bowe Vs. Lions

Thankfully, Dwayne Bowe gets to face the Lions secondary this week, but he will probably have to earn his points in garbage time. The Lions will jump out to a big lead early to let their defense play in attack mode throughout the second half. If Matt Cassel makes it out alive, it will be a plus for the Chiefs, but this early going may be a bumpy ride for Bowe owners.

Reggie Wayne Vs. Browns

It wasn’t a pleasant site to watch the Colts against the Texans in Week 1, but Reggie Wayne had a good end to the game as he finished with 107 yards and a touchdown. This is going to be a long year for the Colts, but Wayne is still worth starting regularly.

Kenny Britt Vs. Ravens

I’ve never questioned Kenny Britt’s talent but more his off the field problems and hamstring issues, which are the main reasons why he’s not a top twenty receiver. Week 1, Britt proved his hamstring is good as he went for over 100 yards and two touchdowns. While the Ravens are coming in Week 2, you should still look to Britt as a weekly starter as long as he’s healthy.

Plaxico Burress Vs. Jaguars

While it took Mark Sanchez until the second half against the Cowboys to find Burress, it seemed like he was going to him more and more as the game went on. Sanchez is going to like having Burress as a big target, and he should have another solid performance against a sorry Jaguars secondary.

Notable Injuries

Lance Moore (Groin), Hakeem Nicks (Knee)

 More Week 2 Rankings - QB | RB | WR | TE | K/D | DL | LB | DB | Waiver Wire | Start/Sit |

1	Calvin Johnson	Chiefs
2	Hakeem Nicks	Rams
3	Andre Johnson	@ Dolphins
4	Greg Jennings	@ Panthers
5	Miles Austin	@ 49ers
6	Dez Bryant	@ 49ers
7	Larry Fitzgerald	@ Redskins
8	Mike Wallace	Seahawks
9	Vincent Jackson	@ Patriots
10	Mike Williams (Tampa)	@ Vikings
11	DeSean Jackson	@ Falcons
12	Brandon Lloyd	Bengals
13	Santonio Holmes	Seahawks
14	Brandon Marshall	Texans
15	Roddy White	Eagles
16	Steve Johnson	Raiders
17	Wes Welker	Chargers
18	Reggie Wayne	Browns
19	Anquan Boldin	@ Titans
20	Santana Moss	Cardinals
21	Steve Smith (Carolina)	Packers
22	Mario Manningham	Rams
23	Dwayne Bowe	@ Lions
24	Jeremy Maclin	@ Falcons
25	Kenny Britt	Ravens
26	Percy Harvin	Buccaneers
27	Jordy Nelson	@ Panthers
28	Plaxico Burress	Jaguars
29	Robert Meachem	Bears
30	Lance Moore (I)	Bears
31	Mike Thomas	@ Jets
32	Jacoby Ford	@ Bills
33	Lee Evans	@ Titans
34	A.J. Green	@ Broncos
35	Braylon Edwards	Cowboys
36	Johnny Knox	@ Saints
37	Malcom Floyd	@ Patriots
38	Austin Collie	Browns
39	Sidney Rice	@ Steelers
40	Chad Ochocinco	Chargers

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