2011 NFL Fantasy Football Week 12: Wide Receivers (WR) Rankings and Projections

Andre Johnson @ Jaguars:

It looks like Andre Johnson is ready to come back after his long absence from the Texans lineup. Now, without Matt Schaub for the rest of the season, former USC great, and Cardinals first-round bust Matt Leinart will take over. Like many backup quarterbacks, they tend to look for a great receiver in the offense, so expect Johnson to be targeted 10-plus times weekly going forward.

While the Texans don’t have a solid No. 2 receiver, they do have some tight ends to draw attention and Arian Foster underneath. Houston's running game is top notch, so if Leinart can connect with Johnson down the field, opportunities should be available against a shaky Jaguars secondary.

Vincent Jackson vs. Broncos:

The up-and-down season continues for Vincent Jackson, but as long as he’s healthy, this guy just has to be in your lineup. Sure, Jackson will have his horrible performances, but like we’ve seen in two of the Chargers last three games, Jackson can pull of monster performances that win you weeks.

San Diego has dug themselves into a hole once again, but playing in the weakest division in football, the Chargers still have a chance to win the division, and Jackson should have a solid stretch run.

More WK 12 Rankings: QB | RB | TE | Flex | Waivers | Start/Sit |

1	Calvin Johnson	Packers
2	Greg Jennings (I)	@ Lions
3	Steve Smith	@ Colts
4	Larry Fitzgerald	@ Rams
5	Mike Wallace	@ Chiefs
6	Dez Bryant	Dolphins
7	Marques Colston	Giants
8	Hakeem Nicks	@ Saints
9	Jordy Nelson	@ Lions
10	Laurent Robinson	Dolphins
11	Antonio Brown	@ Chiefs
12	Andre Johnson (I)	@ Jaguars
13	Brandon Lloyd	Cardinals
14	Vincent Jackson	Broncos
15	Roddy White	Vikings
16	Victor Cruz	@ Saints
17	Wes Welker (I)	@ Eagles
18	Percy Harvin	@ Falcons
19	Anquan Boldin	49ers
20	DeSean Jackson	Patriots
21	Brandon Marshall	@ Cowboys
22	Mario Manningham	@ Saints
23	Jeremy Maclin (I)	Patriots
24	Santonio Holmes	Bills
25	Michael Crabtree	@ Ravens
26	Torrey Smith	49ers
27	Sidney Rice (I)	Redskins
28	Jerome Simpson	Browns
29	Denarius Moore	Bears
30	Dwayne Bowe	Steelers
31	Mike Williams (TB)	@ Titans
32	Nate Burleson	Packers
33	Plaxico Burriss	Bills
34	Harry Douglas	Vikings
35	Nate Washington	Buccaneers
36	James Jones	@ Lions
37	Earl Bennett	@ Raiders
38	Lance Moore	Giants
39	Damian Williams	Buccaneers
40	Eric Decker	@ Chargers
41	Vincent Brown	Broncos
42	Titus Young	Packers
43	Reggie Wayne	Panthers
44	Josh Cribbs	@ Bengals
45	Pierre Garcon	Panthers
46	Greg Little	@ Bengals