| Wide
Receiver Rankings - Dynasty |
| Rk |
Player |
Seasons |
Position
Rank '08 |
Yrs in Top 12
(Since 2000) |
Yrs in Top 24
(Since 2000) |
Projected Top 24
Seasons
(Next 3 Yrs) |
| 1 |
Larry Fitzgerald, ARI (26) |
5 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
| Fitzgerald
has proven himself as the best receiver in the game
for a number of years now. He catches lots of passes,
gains lots of yards, and scores plenty of touchdowns.
At 26, he's still well within the prime of his career. |
| 2 |
Calvin Johnson, DET (23) |
2 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
| Calvin
Johnson is entering his third season in the league,
but has already shown why he was the second overall
pick in 2007. He posted 12 touchdowns last year and
over 1300 yards while playing for the dismal Lions.
It's scary to think what he could accomplish within
an established offense. |
| 3 |
Andre Johnson, HOU (28) |
6 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
3 |
| The only
thing that's held Andre Johnson back in the past is
injuries. When healthy he's among the best receivers
you'll find. An improving Texans offense is also helping
him post better numbers. |
| 4 |
Marques Colston, NO (26) |
3 |
32 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Colston
was an impressive find by the Saints in the seventh
round of the 2006 draft. His size makes him a terrific
red zone target. He's also a threat to record 1000-1200
yards a season while in New Orleans. |
| 5 |
Roddy White, ATL (27) |
4 |
5 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| A first
round pick in 2005, White has blossomed during his last
two years in the NFL. With Matt Ryan now established
under center in Atlanta, look for Roddy to continue
going over 1000 yards on a routine basis. |
| 6 |
Reggie Wayne, IND (30) |
8 |
14 |
3 |
6 |
3 |
| Wayne
is still among the best in the league, but some younger
receivers have now jumped ahead of him in terms of value.
With Peyton Manning throwing him passes in Indianapolis
though, he is a Top 5 candidate every season. |
| 7 |
Randy Moss, NE (32) |
11 |
9 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
| Moss lost
his luster a few years ago while playing for Oakland,
but he's regained it since coming to New England. Even
in what was considered a down year for him in '08 he
posted 11 touchdowns and 1000 yards. With Brady back
those numbers should rise. |
| 8 |
Steve
Smith, CAR (30) |
8 |
6 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
| The Panthers
like to run the ball a lot, but when they go to the
air it's usually headed in Smith's direction. As Delhomme's
favorite target Smith is a threat to go over 1200 yards
and score 6-9 times a year every season. He also gets
a lot of receptions. |
| 9 |
Greg Jennings, GB (25) |
3 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| There
was fair reason to think Jennings numbers would slip
once Brett Favre departed from Green Bay, but Aaron
Rodgers proved more than capable of getting him the
ball. His youth and talent make him among the better
fantasy receivers to own. |
| 10 |
Dwayne Bowe, KC (24) |
2 |
16 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
| As a rookie
Bowe was quick to establish himself among the best young
receivers in the league. In his second season he did
more of the same. Some changes have been made in Kansas
City, but Bowe should still continue to produce. |
| 11 |
Anquan Boldin, ARI (28) |
6 |
7 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
| Boldin's
squabbles with the Cardinals doesn't help his perceived
value any, but truth is it really shouldn't hurt him
from a fantasy aspect. While on the field with Fitzgerald
and Warner he's good for 1000 plus yards and 7-9 touchdowns
a year. |
| 12 |
Brandon Marshall, DEN (25) |
3 |
11 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| Marshall's
troubles off the field are a concern, as the possibility
of a suspension seems to always loom over his head.
Nonetheless he is among the better talents in the league.
His numbers will likely drop now that Orton is the QB
in Denver, but it's too early to get overly worried
about that now. |
| 13 |
Wes Welker, NE (28) |
5 |
20 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Welker
is a great asset in PPR leagues. He doesn't find the
end zone all that often, but he'll catch 100 passes
and record 1000 yards routinely while with the Patriots. |
| 14 |
Chad Ochocinco, CIN (31) |
8 |
50 |
5 |
6 |
2 |
| Ochocinco's
value took a big hit last year. Some are willing to
chalk it up to injuries he dealt with while playing
with a back-up quarterback most of the season. If he
has another season like last in '09 his value will plummet. |
| 15 |
T.J.
Houshmandzadeh, SEA (31) |
8 |
30 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
| Houshmandzadeh's
no longer in Cincy, but he should be just as productive
in his new home. Look for more of the same from T.J.
over his next few seasons in Seattle. |
| 16 |
Terrell Owens, BUF (35) |
13 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
2 |
| Owens
new address doesn't bode quite as well for him. His
age is also a factor in his value dropping a bit. Nonetheless
he remains a great red zone target and is still capable
over producing 1000-yard seasons. |
| 17 |
Roy
Williams, DAL (27) |
5 |
UR |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Williams
is the man that will try to fill Owens shoes in Dallas.
Whether he is capable of it or not we will soon find
out. His years in Detroit suggest he can be a legit
number one, but his performance last year gives reason
for doubt. |
| 18 |
DeSean Jackson, PHI (22) |
1 |
34 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Jackson's
performance as a rookie gives plenty of reason to expect
good things from him in the years ahead. He's a true
playmaker on the field and his numbers will rise as
he continues to develop. He just needs to work on reaching
the end zone more often. |
| 19 |
Braylon Edwards, CLE (26) |
4 |
33 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Edwards
performance last year was in stark contrast to what
he had accomplished in 2007. He's a talented receiver,
but needs to perform more consistently before regaining
the praise he earned a couple years ago. |
| 20 |
Anthony Gonzalez, IND (24) |
2 |
41 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| With Harrison's
departure last season, Gonzalez is now the starting
receiver opposite Wayne. If he didn't play in the Colts
offense he wouldn't rank this high, but as it stands
he should be a legit threat for 900-1000 yards and 6-7
touchdowns if he continues to progress. |
| 21 |
Santonio Holmes, PIT (25) |
3 |
31 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
| Holmes
has been a very steady receiver since entering the league,
but he is yet to have a performance that has truly wowed
owners. Playing within a run first offense while still
having Hines Ward around holds his numbers down a bit,
but they should soon begin to rise. |
| 22 |
Vincent Jackson, SD (26) |
4 |
13 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
| Vincent
Jackson's been considered a breakout candidate for a
couple years now and last season it happened. Injuries
to Chris Chambers forced him into the number one receiver
role and he delivered with 7 touchdowns and just under
1100 yards receiving. The performance should have Rivers
looking his way more frequently in the years ahead. |
| 23 |
Donnie Avery, STL (25) |
1 |
44 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Avery
filled in admirably for the departed Isaac Bruce as
a rookie last season. This year he will attempt to fill
the vacancy left by the loss of Torry Holt. His performance
as a first year player gives reason to believe his value
will quickly rise. |
| 24 |
Eddie Royal, DEN (23) |
1 |
23 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Royal
is another rookie who impressed last season as he caught
91 passes for nearly 1000 yards. The change at QB in
Denver makes it unlikely he'll approach those numbers
this year, but he appears to be a promising young talent
within the league. |
| 25 |
Jerricho Cotchery, NYJ (27) |
5 |
29 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Cotchery
has had some solid seasons, but now finds himself as
the number one option in New York following the loss
of Laveranues Coles. Unfortunately he'll be playing
with an inexperienced QB under center and no proven
talent alongside him at receiver. For the most part
expect his numbers to stay the same. |
| 26 |
Antonio Bryant, TB (28) |
6 |
8 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Bryant's
talent has never been questioned, but his attitude has
caused him to bounce around the league as he's played
for three different teams now in six seasons. Last years
performance reminded us what he's capable of. It's yet
to be seen if he can duplicate that success in '09. |
| 27 |
Bernard Berrian, MIN (28) |
5 |
18 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Berrian
remains one of the best deep threats in the league,
but he is yet to crack the 1000-yard mark in a season.
With Minnesota's uncertainty at the QB position that's
unlikely to change any time soon, but if Brett Favre
signs he may have a chance at it this year. |
| 28 |
Lee Evans, BUF (28) |
5 |
27 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
| Evans
made a strong a impression during his first few seasons,
but hasn't really developed beyond that. Owens presence
may open things up for him, but it will also take some
of his looks away. Owens will steal some of his touchdowns
too. |
| 29 |
Michael Crabtree, SF (21) |
R |
* |
* |
* |
1 |
| Crabtree
wasn't the first receiver taken in this year's draft,
but many felt he should have been. Whether it's this
year or next he'll be given an early opportunity to
become the primary target in San Francisco. That, combined
with his talent, makes him the fist of the rookie receivers
that should be taken. |
| 30 |
Santana Moss, WAS (30) |
8 |
17 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
| Moss'
value is more or less at a stand still. He records 800-1000
yards a season and 5-6 touchdowns. He'll have a few
years of that production left in him, but don't expect
it to rise any. |
| 31 |
Donald Driver, GB (34) |
10 |
22 |
4 |
6 |
1 |
| Driver's
age will catch up with him sooner or later, but in the
meantime he's still producing about 5 touchdowns and
1000 yards a season. His value's on the decline, but
he shouldn't be written off yet. |
| 32 |
Hines
Ward, PIT (33) |
11 |
15 |
3 |
5 |
1 |
| Ward,
like Driver, will soon have his age catch up with him.
Until his numbers take a significant dip though it's
hard to predict him crashing in any one particular season. |
| 33 |
Kevin Walter, HOU (28) |
6 |
19 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Walter's
established himself as the starting receiver opposite
Andre Johnson the past two seasons. As a result he's
proven capable of recording 800-900 yards and 5-7 touchdowns
a year. It makes him a very solid third receiver in
most leagues. |
| 34 |
Lance Moore, NO (26) |
3 |
12 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Moore
emerged last year after showing some promise as a second
year wideout in '07. Starting for the Saints should
help keep his numbers up, but it's still too soon to
predict he's solidified a starting role in the NFL long
term. |
| 35 |
Steve Breaston, ARI (26) |
2 |
28 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Breaston
impressed with a 1000-yard season in just his second
year in the league in '08. If Boldin eventually leaves
Arizona Breaston's value will rise, but in the meantime
it's unlikely he'll post numbers like that again. Once
Warner retires his numbers may be held in check also. |
| 36 |
Kevin
Curtis, PHI (31) |
6 |
UR |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Following
a career year for him in 2007, injuries held Curtis
back last season. Fully recovered he may prove capable
of again pushing the 1000 yard mark while scoring 4-6
times. |
| 37 |
Torry
Holt, JAC (33) |
10 |
36 |
6 |
8 |
0 |
| After
last season's results, it appears Torry Holt has lost
a step. His best days are clearly behind him, but as
the number one option in Jacksonville he should make
for a very strong number three receiver in fantasy leagues. |
| 38 |
Derrick Mason, BAL (35) |
12 |
21 |
2 |
8 |
1 |
| Mason
is another long time vet whose age drives his value
down. He won't be getting any better, but for now he
continues to produce 900-1000 yards with about 5 touchdowns. |
| 39 |
Chris
Chambers, SD (31) |
8 |
52 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
| Chambers
has always had people expecting breakout seasons from
him, but at this stage of his career it's likely we've
seen as good as he's going to get. He tends to be slightly
undervalued and should make for a pretty fair third
option at receiver. |
| 40 |
Justin Gage, TEN (28) |
6 |
35 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Gage has
found a nice niche for himself in Tennessee, but his
value wont be rising any. A run first offense keeps
it down and sooner or later Kenny Britt will push him
for the number one receiver slot. |
| 41 |
Brian Robiskie, CLE (21) |
R |
* |
* |
* |
0 |
| Robiskie
may not be the quickest or fastest receiver out of the
draft, but he's said to have excellent hands and a great
football IQ. In Cleveland he will be given the opportunity
to start early in his career and make an impression. |
| 42 |
Ted
Ginn Jr, MIA (24) |
2 |
40 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Ginn hasn't
lived up to his billing as a Top 10 pick by the Dolphins
in 2007, but he did make strides last year after some
were quick to label him a bust. It will be worth keeping
an eye on his progress this year to see if he develops
further. |
| 43 |
Domenik Hixon, NYG (24) |
2 |
55 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| With the
loss of Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer in recent years,
Hixon now has a spot in the Giants starting line-up.
If he becomes Manning's top target at receiver he could
be a nice sleeper selection. |
| 44 |
Steve
Smith, NYG (24) |
2 |
UR |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Steve
Smith finds himself in much the same position as teammate
Domenik Hixon. Hixon currently holds the edge to become
Manning's top target however. |
| 45 |
Jeremy Maclin, PHI (21) |
R |
* |
* |
* |
0 |
| Maclin
fell farther in the draft than expected in part due
to the Raiders selection of Heyward-Bey with the seventh
pick overall. The Eagles were more than happy to snatch
him up at 21 once he dropped in their lap. Some say
he mirrors DeSean Jackson, but don't expect that type
of production from Maclin in his rookie season. |
| 46 |
Devin Hester, CHI (26) |
2 |
45 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Hester's
still in the process of learning to be a receiver in
the NFL, but with Jay Cutler now in Chicago there's
more reason to think he'll deliver. He'll never be a
go-to weapon, but he's a dangerous deep threat and a
threat to score whenever he touches the ball. |
| 47 |
Michael Jenkins, ATL (27) |
5 |
38 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Jenkins
had a good showing in his first year playing with Matt
Ryan. There'd be good reason to expect him to match
those totals again if it weren't for the acquisition
of Tony Gonzlaez this offseason. The Falcons run first
approach may also keep his numbers down a bit in the
short term. |
| 48 |
Laveranues
Coles, CIN (31) |
9 |
24 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
| Coles
left New York for Cincinnati this offseason, but his
numbers will likely remain the same. He's on the downside
of his career, though there's a small chance he'll bounce
back now that he's paired with Palmer - don't bank on
it though. |
| 49 |
Josh Morgan, SF (24) |
1 |
UR |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Morgan
was a sixth round pick of the 49ers last season that
received great reviews throughout training camp. This
year he's penciled in to start opposite Isaac Bruce,
but rookie Mike Crabtree will push him for playing time.
He may be able to establish himself as a starter though
once Bruce retires. |
| 50 |
Earl Bennett, CHI (22) |
1 |
UR |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Bennett
didn't record a reception as a rookie last season, but
is expected to start opposite Devin Hester for the Bears
this year. New QB Jay Cutler is familiar with Bennett
from their time together at Vanderbilt. Over the next
few seasons Bennett's value should be on the rise. |
| 51 |
Davone Bess, MIA (23) |
1 |
UR |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Bess impressed
last year as a rookie when he started six games in place
of the injured Greg Camarillo. He'll have to battle
Camarillo again for playing time this season, but he
should be able to match last year's totals. He's a nice
pick-up in PPR leagues. |
| 52 |
Kenny
Britt, TEN (20) |
R |
* |
* |
* |
0 |
| Britt's
another rookie receiver that should get to crack his
teams starting line-up early in his career. There are
a lot of things to like about his talent, but landing
on a team that runs as much as the Titans will keep
his numbers down a bit early on. |
| 53 |
Hakeem Nicks, NYG (21) |
R |
* |
* |
* |
0 |
| Nicks
was a first round selection of the Giants this year,
but needs to work his way up the depth chart past Nixon,
Smith, and Sinorice Moss. He'll get a chance early on
if he impresses during camp, but it remains to be seen
how productive he'll become. |
| 54 |
Mark Clayton, BAL (27) |
4 |
42 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Clayton's
been in Baltimore for four seasons now and tends to
provide more of the same year in and year out. There's
little reason to expect much change in his statistics
anytime soon. |
| 55 |
Jordy Nelson, GB (24) |
1 |
UR |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| A second
round pick last season, it appears the Packers have
plans for Nelson to replace Driver in the starting line-up
within the next year or two. In the meantime it seems
he has beaten out James Jones for the slot position. |
| 56 |
Darrius Heyward-Bey, OAK
(21) |
R |
* |
* |
* |
0 |
| Heyward-
Bey was the first receiver taken in this year's draft,
but landing with the Raiders wasn't a good destination.
They are a run first offense and Bey will have a long
way to go before making an impact on the team. |
| 57 |
Devin Thomas, WAS (22) |
1 |
UR |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Thomas
will eventually get his chance in Washington, but in
the meantime he's stuck behind Santana Moss and Atwaan
Randle-El. In another year or two he may be starting. |
| 58 |
Keenan Burton, STL (24) |
1 |
UR |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| With Holt
leaving the Rams this offseason, Burton has a chance
to slide into the starting line-up. His main competition
for the spot will come from former Falcon Laurent Robinson. |
| 59 |
Sinorice
Moss, NYG (25) |
3 |
UR |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Moss is
currently the Giants slot receiver, but early offseason
hype says he looks like the Giants number one. His size
makes it doubtful, but he's worth keeping an eye on,
as are all the Giants receivers at the moment. |
| 60 |
Percy Harvin, MIN (21) |
R |
* |
* |
* |
0 |
| Bernard
Berrian is the Vikings lead receiver, but Harvin may
have the chance to challenge Sidney Rice for playing
time early on. There's a chance he'll develop into their
top target in the passing game over the next few years. |
