Cream of the Crop and Difference Making WR's (Fantasy Style)

It is hard to determine which I like better; a wide-out shakin’ double coverage with a double move while catching a 59 yard TD, or a RB lowering his shoulder, breaking a tackle, then making two defenders miss on his way to a 45 yard TD run. Either way it goes wide-receivers definitely get their fair share of highlights.

Even though this position is somewhat unpredictable and sometimes inconsistent, a fantasy roster with a great pair of WR’ s will definitely compete for their league’s championship. There are plenty receivers out there, but when you scope the entire NFL landscape there is not an overwhelming amount of super-star receivers. However, if you happen to draft a superstar, they will make all the difference in the world.

This is a toughest position to rank because there are so many variables to consider. 1. QB position 2. Team Identity (run vs. pass) 3. Defenses (theirs and opposing defenses)etc.

You have to consider these variables with the other positions, however, with each team fielding 2 WR’s and sometimes three (compared to only 1 QB and 1 RB), it makes things a little more difficult. Here are my WR rankings from #1 starters to #3’s who will add depth to your roster.

Cream of the Crop (#1’s )

1. Terrell Owens 2. Chad Johnson 3. Randy Moss 4. Marvin Harrison

5. Steve Smith 6. Torry Holt 7. Roy Williams 8. Javon Walker

9. Reggie Wayne 10. Larry Fitzgerald 11. Donald Driver 12. Andre Johnson

Difference Makers (#2’s)

13. Hines Ward 14. T.J. Houshmanzedah 15. Anquan Boldin 16. Joey Galloway

17. Lee Evans 18. Reggie Brown 19. Calvin Johnson 20. Plaxico Burress

21. Mark Clayton 22. Deion Branch 23. Chris Chambers 24. Terry Glenn

Key Additions (3rd options)

25. Muhsin Muhammed 26. Reggie Williams 27. Darryl Jackson 28. Laveranues Coles

29. Marques Colston 30. Matt Jones 31. Jerricho Cotchery 32. Santana Moss

33. Bernard Berrian 34. Braylon Edwards