As we all know, fantasy football is quickly approaching. With drafts set to take place within the next few weeks, some of you are probably which players to take at particular points in the draft. We are here to break down the players we think will rank in the top 10 of their positions. We have already ranked quarterbacks, which you can find here. Today, the guys at Fantasy Sports Roundtable will be breaking down the wide receivers for you, a position that is ever so important in fantasy!
10. Brandon Marshall
Last year, Brandon Marshall returned to the scene in a big way. He doubled his yardage output from the year before in Chicago and caught a career high in touchdowns. For a guy who many people believed was all but done, Marshall came out and proved everyone wrong. In most fantasy formats, Marshall finished in the top five of all receivers. We believe that Marshall may not have the same output as last year, but he is still a great WR1 if you want to go RB-heavy early.
9. Amari Cooper
Cooper had a great rookie campaign, racking up over 1,000 yards and pulling in six touchdowns. It's hard to imagine his production dropping this year. Although Cooper finished outside the top 20 in most fantasy formats, we believe he and Carr have what it takes to get him inside the top 10 this year for fantasy. Cooper may also become one of your better “steals” in the draft. He probably will not go as high as Marshall or even a few other receivers below that. He can be a great WR2 or even WR1; if he is there after round three, consider yourself very lucky.
8. Jordy Nelson
Jordy Nelson is an interesting player. After injuring his knee and missing all of last season, many are wondering if he can return to his former self. With Aaron Rodgers as your QB, and their chemistry, it's hard to not see that happening. In 2014, Nelson racked up over 1,500 yards and hauled in 13 touchdowns. Just that alone should give you enough incentive to put Nelson inside the top 10. If Nelson can return to full form, which we believe, he will be a great WR1 on your team.
7. Allen Robinson
The second year WR broke onto the scene last year. After a decent rookie year, Allen Robinson exploded into the fantasy world, hauling in 80 catches for 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns. Robinson was just outside the top five in many fantasy formats, and we think if he can repeat that success this year, he could be a lock for one of the top receiver spots in fantasy. We do bring caution that Allen Hurns could steal touchdowns and yards, just like he did last year, and defenses will start figuring out Robinson. After having just one good year, we would not take Robinson in the first round.
6. Dez Bryant
Bryant is a guy who missed most of the Cowboys' 2015 campaign due to multiple injuries. Missing seven games, Bryant racked in only 400 yards and three touchdowns. Good thing for fantasy owners and Cowboys fans, when Dez is healthy, he is one of the best receivers in the game. In 2014, Dez caught 88 passes for 1,320 yards and a career high 16 TDs. If Dez can stay healthy this year, he will easily be a top 10 WR in fantasy again.
5. AJ Green
AJ Green is about as consistent as you can get in a WR. Since coming into the league, Green has received 1,000 yards or more each season. He has also scored double digit touchdowns three out of his five years in the NFL and has only missed three games his entire career. AJ Green is an excellent choice at WR for a late first or early second round draft pick. You know you are going to get production, barring any major injuries.
4. DeAndre Hopkins
Hopkins is a guy who has gotten better and better as his NFL career progresses. Last year, he had career highs in every category. Hauling in 111 catches good for 1,521 yards and 11 touchdowns. Even with mediocre play at QB, Hopkins still seems to amaze everyone and will give you results week in and week out. With Brock Osweiler as his new QB, he could be getting even more looks and touchdowns as the two develop chemistry. Do not be surprised if Hopkins rivals Julio Jones and Antonio Brown for the top spot in fantasy. Definitely look at Hopkins in the mid-first to early-second area.
3. Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell continues to amaze since coming into the league. Arguably one of the most exciting players to watch in football, Beckham Jr. should definitely be on your draft sights. Beckham caught 96 passes, good for 1,450 yards and 13 touchdowns last year, placing him in the top 5 of fantasy points. The scary part of his stats is he did miss one game last year. That was due to a suspension after his altercation with Josh Norman. If Odell can stay healthy and not get suspended, he could easily approach 2,000 yards this year.
2. Julio Jones
Julio Jones had a great season last year for the Falcons. Jones caught 136 passes for 1,871 yards and 8 touchdowns. This was Julio's best year as a pro. One knock that people put against Julio is his health. Last year was the first time since 2012 that Julio played all 16 games. But, when Jones is healthy, he is arguably the best WR in football. Even though Jones played all 16 games last year, he was still banged up in a few, which makes his stats even more mind boggling. If Julio can haul in more touchdowns this year and stay healthy, he will be the number one WR in fantasy. Look to draft Julio mid to late first.
1.Antonio Brown
Antonio Brown was the obvious choice here at number one. The past three years, Brown has been an absolute machine that is getting better and better. Last season, Brown caught 136 passes for 1,834 yards and 10 touchdowns. This was even without Big Ben for part of the season. That just shows how valuable Brown is for a fantasy owner. Even with Michael Vick as his QB, he was still giving fantasy owners what they want out of a WR. If Brown can continue to improve, stay healthy, and have Big Ben for an entire season, I see no reason why Brown can't hit 2,000 yards this season. Brown should be the first WR taken off the board, and early.
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