Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Start/Sit Rankings (Week 12)

1. Andre Johnson (HOU) – Based solely on the fact that Johnson was able to rack up 10 catches for 103 yards against the Colts in Indianapolis just 3 weeks ago, you have to love his chances for a big performance this time around at home.

2. Randy Moss (NE) – He can be hit or miss in terms of reception and yardage totals, but you won’t find a better fantasy receiver with regard to TD potential. His week 12 match up against the Saints has some drawbacks, but this game should turn into a shootout through the air and Moss always seems come out smelling like roses in these types of games.

3. Reggie Wayne (IND) – His numbers were fairly mediocre against Houston in week 9, but the odds of the Texans being able to limit the talented receiver twice in the same season are slim to none. Wayne is a must start WR1 for week 12. Check injury report: foot (probable)

4. Larry Fitzgerald (ARI) – He has been playing at a top flight level over the last 3 weeks and while the Titans secondary has shown obvious improvement in their own right of late, they should prove to be no match for the elite Fitzgerald.

5. Vincent Jackson (SD) – While he has struggled in his last 2 games, nothing says slump buster like a week 12 match up against Kansas City. The Chiefs have one of the more fantasy friendly pass defenses in the NFL and Jackson torched them for 142 yards and a score just a few short weeks ago. Jackson should bounce back in a big way with this favorable match up. Check injury report: ribs (probable)

6. Sidney Rice (MIN) – He has entrenched himself amongst the fantasy elite this season with one monster performance after another and we love his chances to solidify that status in week 12 against a suspect Chicago secondary. Only 8 teams in the NFL have allowed more fantasy production to opposing WRs than the Bears.

7. Wes Welker (NE) – He is a virtual lock for solid fantasy production each and every week. Expect nothing less in week 12 against the Saints.

8. Anquan Boldin (ARI) – While injuries and playing in the shadow of Larry Fitzgerald have tarnished Boldin’s reputation as a stud fantasy option, we still believe that he is as capable as any WR in the NFL when healthy. The good news is that he is healthy and his numbers over the last couple of weeks show it. Ride the hot hand into a favorable week 12 match against Tennessee.

9. Chad Ochocinco (CIN) – Conditions are very favorable for Ochocinco to break out of his recent funk with a promising week 12 match up against a very poor Browns pass defense. Cleveland did limit Ocho to just 3 receptions for 24 yards in a week 4 meeting, but 2 of those receptions went for TDs.

10. Greg Jennings (GB) – We had high hopes for Jennings on Turkey Day, especially after his big week 11 performance. Unfortunately, it wasn’t meant to be as Donald Driver stole his thunder once again. Jennings just managed a pedestrian like 53 yards on 4 receptions against a terrible Lions secondary. He looks to be a very hit or miss fantasy option moving forward.

11. Roddy White (ATL) – vs. TB Check injury report: knee (probable)

12. Donald Driver (GB) - @ DET

13. Mike Sims-Walker (JAC) - @ SF Check injury report: knee (probable)

14. Nate Burleson (SEA) - @ STL

15. Marques Colston (NO) – vs. NE

16. DeSean Jackson (PHI) – vs. WAS

17. Pierre Garcon (IND) - @ HOU Check injury report: ankle (probable)

18. Steve Smith (NYG) - @ DEN

19. T.J. Houshmandzadeh (SEA) - @ STL

20. Miles Austin (DAL) – vs. OAK

21. Brandon Marshall (DEN) – vs. NYG

22. Michael Crabtree (SF) – vs. JAC

23. Derrick Mason (BAL) – vs. PIT

24. Hines Ward (PIT) - @ BAL Ben Roethlisberger will not play in week 12, rankings adjusted as a result

25. Chris Chambers (KC) - @ SD

26. Percy Harvin (MIN) – vs. CHI Check injury report: illness (probable)

27. Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ) – vs. CAR

28. Terrell Owens (BUF) – vs. MIA

29. Devin Hester (CHI) - @ MIN

30. Steve Smith (CAR) - @ NYJ

31. Jeremy Maclin (PHI) – vs. WAS

32. Santonio Holmes (PIT) - @ BAL - Ben Roethlisberger will not play in week 12, rankings adjusted as a result

33. Robert Meachem (NO) – vs. NE

34. Mario Manningham (NYG) - @ DEN

35. Donnie Avery (STL) – vs. SEA

36. Lee Evans (BUF) – vs. MIA

37. Steve Breaston (ARI) - @ TEN Check injury report: knee (probable)

38. Santana Moss (WAS) - @ PHI

39. Nate Washington (TEN) – vs. ARI

40. Hakeem Nicks (NYG) - @ DEN

41. Laveranues Coles (CIN) – vs. CLE Check injury report: chest (questionable)

42. Braylon Edwards (NYJ) – vs. CAR

43. Roy Williams (DAL) – vs. OAK

44. Antonio Bryant (TB) - @ ATL

45. Dennis Northcutt (DET) – vs. GB

46. Devery Henderson (NO) – vs. NE

47. Mike Wallace (PIT) - @ BAL Ben Roethlisberger will not play in week 12 which may impact Wallace's fantasy value

48. Kevin Walter (HOU) – vs. IND

49. Bernard Berrian (MIN) – vs. CHI Check injury report: hamstring (probable)

50. Jason Avant (PHI) – vs. WAS

*Additional WR options for week 12 include:

Austin Collie (IND) - @ HOU

Brandon Gibson (STL) – vs. SEA

Kenny Britt (TEN) – vs. ARI

Davone Bess (MIA) - @ BUF

Patrick Crayton (DAL) – vs. OAK

Mohamed Massaquoi (CLE) - @ CIN

Bryant Johnson (DET) – vs. GB

Andre Caldwell (CIN) vs. CLE

Jordy Nelson (GB) - @ DET

James Jones (GB) - @ DET

Malcolm Floyd (SD) – vs. KC

Eddie Royal (DEN) – vs. NYG

Earl Bennett (CHI) - @ MIN

Michael Jenkins (ATL) – vs. TB

Josh Morgan (SF) – vs. JAC

Muhsin Muhammad (CAR) - @ NYJ

Torry Holt (JAC) - @ SF

Johnny Knox (CHI) - @ MIN

Bobby Wade (KC) - @ SD

Mark Clayton (BAL) – vs. PIT

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Start/Sit Rankings (Week 10)

* Any additional updates that are necessary will be posted no later than Saturday in the final week 10 rankings (2009).

1. Larry Fitzgerald (ARI) – vs. SEA
2. Marques Colston (NO) - @ STL Check injury report: flu
3. Randy Moss (NE) - @ IND
4. Vincent Jackson (SD) – vs. PHI
5. Reggie Wayne (IND) – vs. NE
6. Wes Welker (NE) - @ IND
7. Miles Austin (DAL) - @ GB
8. Hines Ward (PIT) – vs. CIN
9. Roddy White (ATL) - @ CAR Check injury report: knee
10. Chad Ochocinco (CIN) - @ PIT
11. Sidney Rice (MIN) – vs. DET
12. Derrick Mason (BAL) - @ CLE
13. Donald Driver (GB) – vs. DAL
14. Devin Hester (CHI) - @ SF
15. DeSean Jackson (PHI) - @ SD
16. Brandon Marshall (DEN) - @ WAS Check injury report: back
17. Steve Smith (CAR) – vs. ATL
18. Calvin Johnson (DET) - @ MIN Check injury report: knee (probable)
19. Greg Jennings (GB) – vs. DAL
20. Nate Burleson (SEA) - @ ARI
21. Braylon Edwards (NYJ) – vs. JAC
22. Anquan Boldin (ARI) – vs. SEA Check injury report: ankle (probable)
23. Dwayne Bowe (KC) - @ OAK
24. Mike Wallace (PIT) – vs. CIN
25. Percy Harvin (MIN) – vs. DET
26. Steve Breaston (ARI) – vs. SEA Check injury report: knee
27. Mike Sims-Walker (JAC) - @ NYJ
28. Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ) – vs. JAC
29. Michael Crabtree (SF) – vs. CHI
30. T.J. Houshmandzadeh (SEA) - @ ARI
31. Austin Collie (IND) – vs. NE
32. Bernard Berrian (MIN) – vs. DET Check injury report: hamstring
33. Santonio Holmes (PIT) – vs. CIN
34. Devery Henderson (NO) - @ STL
35. Pierre Garcon (IND) – vs. NE
36. Santana Moss (WAS) – vs. DEN
37. Jeremy Maclin (PHI) - @ SD
38. Roy Williams (DAL) - @ GB
39. Lee Evans (BUF) - @ TEN
40. Laveranues Coles (CIN) - @ PIT
41. James Jones (GB) – vs. DAL
42. Terrell Owens (BUF) - @ TEN Check injury report: hip
43. Andre Caldwell (CIN) - @ PIT
44. Johnny Knox (CHI) - @ SF
45. Eddie Royal (DEN) - @ WAS
46. Chris Chambers (KC) - @ OAK Check injury report: foot
47. Malcom Floyd (SD) – vs. PHI
48. Earl Bennett (CHI) - @ SF
49. Robert Meachem (NO) - @ STL
50. Lance Long (KC) - @ OAK

Additional noteworthy WRs for week 10:
Antonio Bryant (TB) - @ MIA Check injury report: knee (questionable)
Nate Washington (TEN) – vs. BUF
Torry Holt (JAC) - @ NYJ
Donnie Avery (STL) – vs. NO
Mark Clayton (BAL) - @ CLE
Davone Bess (MIA) – vs. TB
Jason Hill (SF) – vs. CHI Check injury report: ankle (probable)
Patrick Crayton (DAL) - @ GB
Sammie Stroughter (TB) - @ MIA
Greg Camarillo (MIA) – vs. TB
Sam Aiken (NE) - @ IND
Kelley Washington (BAL) - @ CLE
Mohamed Massaquoi (CLE) – vs. BAL
David Clowney (NYJ) – vs. JAC
Chaz Schilens (OAK) – vs. KC Check injury report: foot (probable)
Kenny Britt (TEN) – vs. BUF
Danny Amendola (STL) – vs. NO

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Start/Sit Rankings (Week 7)

* Updated Wide Receiver rankings WITH COMMENTS will be posted on Friday. Any additional updates that are necessary will be posted no later than Saturday in the final week 7 rankings.

1. Randy Moss (NE) – He not only met our lofty expectations in week 6, but Moss far exceeded them by finding the end zone 3 times to go along with 8 catches and 129 receiving yards. The amazing part is that he did the vast majority of that damage in one half in a snowy driving wind. Granted, he was facing the Titans, but impressive none the less. Fortunately, the opposition in week 7 is not significantly better. Moss will face a Tampa Bay pass defense that has allowed 13 passing TD’s in 6 games. The Bucs have also allowed more pass plays of over 40 yards than any other team in the NFL which bodes well for the big play receiver. Moss can be safely inserted into week 7 fantasy line ups with the utmost confidence once again as he heads across the pond to play in London. Check injury report: shoulder (probable)

2. Andre Johnson (HOU) – As expected, Johnson ranks near the top in every statistical category that is relevant in fantasy football. We look for continued success in a promising week 7 match up against San Francisco. The 49ers secondary was absolutely torched by Roddy White in their last game and while White is a special receiver, he is no Andre Johnson. That said, we doubt Johnson will match White’s output against the Niners (210 receiving yards and 2 TD’s), but he should have a big day against this defense none the less.

3. Reggie Wayne (IND) – He is averaging 92 receiving yards per game and Wayne has managed to find pay dirt in 4 out of 5 games so far this season. He should continue the trend with a favorable match up against St. Louis’ 27th ranked pass defense in week 7. Wayne is a must start fantasy option each and every week.

4. Larry Fitzgerald (ARI) – He has been on fire the last 2 weeks and he now leads all NFL receivers with 5 TD catches in 5 games. In fact, Fitzgerald has scored at least 1 TD in 4 of his 5 games this season. While a week 7 match up against the Giants does not appear all that promising on paper, Fitzgerald should be able to find success in this match up. After all, the Saints Marques Colston humiliated the Giants secondary just last week. Fitzgerald is more than capable of doing the same.

5. Vincent Jackson (SD) – A week 7 match up against Kansas City is easily his best to date. The Chiefs secondary has been more than generous to big play receivers so far this season and we certainly think Jackson falls under the category of big play receiver. Jackson also has an excellent track record against the Chiefs. He had 11 catches for 172 yards and a TD against them in 2 games last season. He could be in for a monster day.

6. Wes Welker (NE) – In his last 2 games, Welker has accumulated 18 catches for 236 yards and 3 TD’s. Even better, conditions are favorable for yet another big performance in week 7 against Tampa Bay. The Bucs have allowed 13 passing TD’s in 6 games in addition to giving up 8 pass plays of 40 yards or more this season (the most in the NFL). Welker is no longer just a solid PPR option, he has transcended into a legitimate WR1 in all fantasy formats. Check injury report: knee (probable)

7. Steve Smith (NYG) – The NFL’s leader in receptions has slowed down a bit in the last 2 weeks due to the emergence of Hakeem Nicks and other circumstances beyond his control, but we look for him to get back on track with a solid week 7 performance against Arizona. The Cardinals rank 31st in the NFL in pass defense and Smith should see more than enough targets in this promising match up to get the job done.

8. Roddy White (ATL) – He has been one of the best fantasy receivers in the league in each of the last 2 weeks. We see no reason why he shouldn’t keep that streak going in week 7 against a very shaky Dallas secondary. The Cowboys have had a lot of difficulty reeling in top flight receivers so far this season and White is among the best they will face all year. He is a definite must start.

9. Marques Colston (NO) – Following sub par fantasy efforts in week’s 3 and 4, no one expected him to re emerge with a huge performance in week 6 against a top flight Giants secondary, but that is exactly what he did and we expect more of the same from him in week 7 against the Dolphins. Miami has been fairly mediocre against the pass all season and they are very susceptible to giving up big plays through the air which is Colston’s strong suit.

10. Hines Ward (PIT) – Surprise, surprise! Following Ward’s monster performance in week 6, the old timer now leads the NFL in both receptions and receiving yards. Look for another big performance from him in week 7 against a suspect Minnesota secondary that will likely be without their best cover corner back in Antoine Winfield.

11. Chad Ochocinco (CIN) – One way or another, #85 continues to find a way to provide quality numbers each and every week. We see no reason why that should change in week 7 against a middle of the road Bears secondary. He should continue to see plenty of targets, especially in the red zone. Keep Ochocinco penciled in. Check injury report: hip (probable)

12. Donald Driver (GB) – While Driver had flirted with 100 receiving yards already a couple of times this season, he finally reached the magic number in week 6 against Detroit. He has been Aaron Rodgers target of choice throughout much of the season and that should continue into a very favorable week 7 match up against a beat up Cleveland pass defense.

13. Dwayne Bowe (KC) – He was unable to find the end zone in week 6, but Bowe was able to supplement his lack of a TD with his first 100 yard receiving effort of the season. It is obvious that he is building a solid rapport with QB Matt Cassel and it is already paying off in terms of fantasy production. Expect Bowe to continue the trend in week 7 at home against San Diego. Bowe had 6 catches for 44 yards and a TD the last time he faced the Chargers.

14. Greg Jennings (GB) – He showed improvement in week 6 against Detroit, but Jennings is still not playing at the level we are accustomed to seeing him at. That said, you have to like his chances against a beat up Browns pass defense that got lit up last week by the Steelers receiving corps. Jennings is battling some kind of hip injury that came out of nowhere on Thursday, so you will need to monitor his status, although indications are that he will play. Check injury report: hip (probable)

15. Steve Breaston (ARI) – The always consistent slot receiver is coming off of his best fantasy performance of the season and he could be in for an even better week 7 with Anquan Boldin either limited or out with a sprained ankle. Breaston has had no less than 66 receiving yards in a game all season and we like his chances against a Giants secondary that looked quite vulnerable in week 6. As a side note, Breaston had 6 catches for 86 yards against New York’s Giants in week 12 of last season. Check injury report: knee (questionable)

16. Miles Austin (DAL) – Following a ridiculous 250 yard 2 TD performance in week 5 against the Chiefs, Austin now finds himself in the Cowboys starting line up and we are of the opinion that he is much more than just a one game wonder. Austin should be able to work his magic once again in week 7 against a mediocre Falcons secondary. That said, by no means can you expect a repeat of week 5.

17. Santonio Holmes (PIT) – He had been fairly quiet for a few weeks, but the big play receiver finally re emerged in week 6 with 104 yard receiving performance against the Browns. He has a good chance to stay hot in week 7 against a very shaky Minnesota pass defense that will likely be without their best cover corner Antione Winfield for this match up. Holmes is worthy of WR2 status for week 7.

18. Sidney Rice (MIN) – H e is coming off of the best fantasy effort of his career with 176 receiving yards in week 6 and the chemistry between himself and Brett Favre seems to grow stronger each week. That said, Rice will be in for a tough match up in week 7 on the road against the Steelers, but Favre should continue to look his way early and often and Rice should be targeted enough to produce solid numbers once again. That is, as long as Pittsburgh focuses on stopping Adrian Peterson and Bernard Berrian which has become standard practice for opposing defenses when facing the Vikings, but that is no longer a given now that Rice is on the radar.

19. Austin Collie (IND) –The talented slot receiver was the Colts leading receiver in week 5 and he strongly challenged Reggie Wayne for that honor in week 4 as well. Collie should continue his strong run of fantasy success with a promising week 7 match up against the Rams 27th ranked pass defense.

20. Anquan Boldin (ARI) – He is pretty iffy for Sunday night with an ankle sprain, but if he is able to play, we are fairly confident that he will produce, even if it is in a limited role. He has a history of playing through injuries and playing well. Boldin had 11 catches for 87 yards and a TD against the Giants in week 12 last season, so this is a match up that bodes well for him if he is healthy enough to play. Check injury report: ankle (very questionable)

21. Mario Manningham (NYG) – Despite having to split time at receiver with Hakeem Nicks, Manningham’s numbers have continued to be impressive. He has been able to find pay dirt in each of his last 2 games and now has 4 receiving TD’s in 6 games played this season. He has a good chance to continue that trend with a favorable week 7 match up against Arizona’s 31st ranked pass defense. Check injury report: back (probable)

22. Hakeem Nicks (NYG) – Since returning from injury in week 4, Nicks has done nothing but produce. He was the Giants leading receiver in week 6 and has now scored a TD in each of the last 3 weeks. He is limited a bit by having to share reps with Mario Manningham, but Nicks should be on the field more than enough to take advantage of a very soft Cardinals secondary in week 7. Nicks matches up very well against Arizona and it would not be surprising to see him lead the Giants in receiving once again.

23. Pierre Garcon (IND) – He dropped off the radar in week 5 against the Titans, but Garcon should have ample opportunity to re-emerge against a soft Rams secondary in week 7. His speed and big play ability match up great against the generous St. Louis pass defense. He should be used as a low end WR2 for week 7.

24. DeSean Jackson (PHI) – While Jackson was able to bounce back from his week 5 shut out with a solid 94 yard receiving effort in week 6, we do have some doubt as to whether or not he can have much success in week 7. He is certainly capable of a big game against anyone, but his track record against Washington so far suggests otherwise. In 2 career games against the Skins, Jackson has just 3 catches for 22 yards and the Redskins 3rd ranked pass defense appears to be much improved over last season. Jackson is far too valuable to bench against anyone, so you just have to hope for the best and brace for the worst. He qualifies as a low end WR2 or high end WR3 with the difficult match up depending on your other options.

25. Braylon Edwards (NYJ) – He was targeted often last week, but with Jerricho Cotchery out, the Bills were able to smother him holding Edwards to just 40 yards receiving on 3 catches. While Edwards should continue to see plenty of targets in week 7, he has 3 things working against him against the Raiders. 1) Cotchery may not be back this week to help alleviate the pressure 2) Edwards is nursing a quad injury himself and 3) he is likely to face coverage from Oakland’s shut down CB Nnamdi Asomugha. He is capable of bouncing back despite the obstacles, but it will be a tough row to hoe. Consider Edwards a low end WR2 at best under the circumstances. Check injury report: quad (questionable)

26. Steve Smith (CAR)
27. Bernard Berrian (MIN)
28. Johnny Knox (CHI)
29. Roy Williams (DAL) – Check injury report: rib (very questionable)
30. Devin Hester (CHI)
31. Santana Moss (WAS)
32. Kevin Walter (HOU)
33. Antonio Bryant (TB)
34. Mohamed Massaquoi (CLE)
35. Lance Moore (NO)
36. Lee Evans (BUF)
37. Jeremy Maclin (PHI)
38. Percy Harvin (MIN) – Check injury report: shoulder (questionable)
39. Andre Caldwell (CIN)
40. Earl Bennett (CHI)
41. Donnie Avery (STL) – Check injury report: hip (questionable)
42. Ted Ginn (MIA)
43. Michael Crabtree (SF)
44. Mike Wallace (PIT)
45. Terrell Owens (BUF)
46. Malcolm Floyd (SD)
47. Jacoby Jones (HOU)
48. James Jones (GB)
49. Greg Camarillo (MIA)
50. Michael Jenkins (ATL)

* Additional noteworthy WR’s for week 7:
Jerheme Urban (ARI)
Laveranues Coles (CIN)
Robert Meachem (NO)
Josh Morgan (SF)
Devery Henderson (NO)
Davone Bess (MIA)
Bobby Wade (KC)
Chris Chambers (SD)
Patrick Crayton (DAL)
Muhsin Muhammad (CAR)
Chaz Schilens (OAK) – Check injury report: foot (probable)
Chris Henry (CIN) - Check injury report: flu (questionable)
Isaac Bruce (SF)
Josh Cribbs (CLE) – Check injury report: knee, flu (questionable)
Sammy Stroughter (TB)
Keenan Burton (STL)

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Start/Sit Rankings (Week 4)

Here they are—Wide Receiver Rankings for Week 4 to help you decide who to start and who to sit on your fantasy football team.

1. Reggie Wayne (IND)
2. Vincent Jackson (SD)
3. Randy Moss (NE)
4. Andre Johnson (HOU)
5. Calvin Johnson (DET)
6. Chad Ochocinco (CIN)
7. Steve Smith (NYG)
8. Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ)
9. Wes Welker (NE) – Check injury report: knee (game time decison)
10. Greg Jennings (GB)
11. Hines Ward (PIT)
12. Marques Colston (NO)
13. Kevin Walter (HOU)
14. Santonio Holmes (PIT)
15. Devin Hester (CHI)
16. Mike Sims-Walker (JAC)
17. Mario Manningham (NYG)
18. Santana Moss (WAS)
19. Pierre Garcon (IND)
20. Brandon Marshall (DEN)
21. Donald Driver (GB)
22. Percy Harvin (MIN)
23. Roy Williams (DAL)
24. Nate Burleson (SEA)
25. Terrell Owens (BUF)
26. Derrick Mason (BAL) - Check injury report: illness
27. T.J. Houshmandzadeh (SEA)
28. Lee Evans (BUF)
29. Braylon Edwards (CLE)
30. Devery Henderson (NO)
31. Dwayne Bowe (KC) – Check injury report: hamstring (game time decision)
32. Johnny Knox (CHI)
33. Bernard Berrian (MIN)
34. Justin Gage (TEN)
35. Patrick Crayton (DAL)
36. Mark Bradley (KC)
37. Torry Holt (JAC)
38. Davone Bess (MIA)
39. Earl Bennett (CHI)
40. Nate Washington (TEN)
41. Ted Ginn (MIA)
42. Andre Caldwell (CIN)
43. Bryant Johnson (DET)
44. Isaac Bruce (SF)
45. Chansi Stuckey (NYJ)
46. Kelley Washington (BAL) – Check injury report: groin (probable)
47. Sidney Rice (MIN)
48. Eddie Royal (DEN)
49. Donnie Avery (STL)
50. Laveranues Coles (CIN)
Additional noteworthy WR’s for week 4:
Antonio Bryant (TB) – Check injury report: knee
Bobby Wade (KC)
Josh Morgan (SF)
Lance Moore (NO) – Check injury report: hamstring (probable)
Mark Clayton (BAL)
Jabar Gaffney (DEN)
Robert Meachem (NO)
Julian Edelman (NE)
Jacoby Jones (HOU)
Chris Henry (CIN)
Kenny Britt (TEN)
Mike Wallace (PIT)
Louis Murphy (OAK)
Malcom Floyd (SD)
Keenan Burton (STL)