Fantasy Football 2011: Top 50 Wide Receivers
Updated: 9-5-2011
Draft season is just about over. But if your draft is still to come, you’re in luck. With the news of Peyton Manning’s doubtful status this week (and possibly beyond), you get to make better draft decisions that actually correlate with the current NFL landscape. Let me scream it for the millionth time: DO NOT buy fantasy football magazines.
Here’s my list of the Top 50 wide receiver. Check it carefully as many on this list are valued significantly higher or lower than the current ADP. Feel free to agree, disagree, or just be braggart about your already drafted receiver corps.
1) Andre Johnson, Texans
2) Calvin Johnson, Lions
3) Greg Jennings, Packers
4) Roddy White, Falcons
5) Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals
6) Vincent Jackson, Chargers
7) Hakeem Nicks, Giants
8) DeSean Jackson, Eagles
9) Dwayne Bowe, Chiefs
10) Brandon Marshall, Dolphins
11) Miles Austin, Cowboys
12) Reggie Wayne, Colts
13) Dez Bryant, Cowboys
14) Mike Williams, Bucs
15) Wes Welker, Patriots
16) Anquan Boldin, Ravens
17) Stevie Johnson, Bills
18) Mike Wallace, Steelers
19) Brandon Lloyd, Broncos
20) Mario Manningham, Giants
21) Marques Colston, Saints
22) Chad Ochocinco, Patriots
23) Santonio Holmes, Jets
24) Kenny Britt, Titans
25) Danny Amendola, Rams
26) Percy Harvin, Vikings
27) Santana Moss, Redskins
28) Danny Amendola, Rams
29) Austin Collie, Colts
30) Jeremy Maclin, Eagles
31) Steve Smith, Panthers
32) Julio Jones, Falcons
33) Mike Thomas, Jags
34) Malcolm Floyd, Chargers
35) A.J. Green, Bengals
36) Pierre Garcon, Colts
37) Sidney Rice, Seahawks
38) Michael Crabtree, 49ers
39) Antonio Brown, Steelers
40) Jacoby Ford, Raiders
41) Plaxico Burress, Jets
42) Mike Sims-Walker, Rams
43) Hines Ward, Steelers
44) Braylon Edwards, 49ers
45) Davone Bess, Dolphins
46) Greg Little, Browns
47) Lance Moore, Saints
48) Nate Burleson, Lions
49) Lee Evans, Ravens
50) Earl Bennett, Bears
Notes:
I was hesitant to put any Bears because their receiving corps is very muddled at the moment. I do, however, believe that Earl Bennett will emerge as the fantasy daring there. Martz plans to run a lot of three-receiver sets with Bennett getting the first look. And don’t forget that Cutler-Bennett Vanderbilt connection!
I have Dwayne Bowe higher than most (his ADP is WR12). Bowe was the leading receiver last season. Not much has changed in Kansas City. I’m not buying the assumption that last season was a fluke.
I also have Greg Jennings at WR3 over the fantasy flavor of the month Roddy White, Larry Fitzgerald and several others that may be considered better bets. Jennings is the AP of the group, safe and consistent. Green Bay operates a passing master class and I want the star student.
