Week 14 Fantasy Rankings: Ranking the Top Fantasy WRs

In Week 14 of the NFL season, the following five receivers are projected to be the top fantasy football starts at their position: 

1. Calvin Johnson, Lions

When production meets a matchup like this, there's nothing you can do but salivate if you're an owner of Calvin Johnson.

The Vikings' secondary is decimated by injuries and was shredded last week by the left arm of Tim Tebow. Led by Johnson and a quarterback that can actually throw the ball down the field with accuracy in Matthew Stafford, the Lions' prolific passing offense should run circles around the Vikings secondary on Sunday.

What a perfect matchup for Johnson's owners to kick off the fantasy postseason. 

2. Dez Bryant, Cowboys

While Bryant doesn't have that one game this season that would make him a candidate to be the No. 2 fantasy receiver in a given week, this game might be different.

The matchup is solid, as the Giants' secondary has given up big yards and points to receivers over the past two weeks. Bryant also scored three touchdowns in two games against the Giants last season, so there's reason to think he could continue that success in 2011.

The pieces are in place for Bryant to have his highest scoring output of the season on Sunday. 

3. Wes Welker, Patriots

The reports of Welker's fantasy demise were greatly exaggerated. After two games with a combined 68 yards, Welker went off for 115 and 110 yards in back-to-back weeks. Touchdowns are the only remaining concern, with Welker having caught a score in just one game in his last six.

Against the Redskins this weekend, Welker is a good bet to find his way back into the end zone.

4. Greg Jennings, Packers

Jennings has earned a spot in the top five every week because of his stunning consistency. In all but one game this season, Jennings has tallied either 80 yards or a score. What more could you ask for on a week-to-week basis from a fantasy receiver?

The Raiders aren't a sure-fire matchup, but the play of Aaron Rodgers makes Jennings a must-play every week. This week is no different. 

5. Victor Cruz, Giants

I was forced to include Cruz on this list because of the production he's shown over the past six weeks. Over that span, Cruz has a whopping 678 yards and four touchdowns.

In a game where the Giants will be throwing plenty, Cruz should have another big game statistically. The Cowboys don't have the numbers in the secondary to contain both Cruz and Hakeem Nicks.