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Andre Johnson Conensus #1 Among WCOFF Experts
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Updated: Sun 1/31/2010 9:43 am
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Andre Johnson had a career year and he did so without a running game to keep defenses in check and after his team lost their top tight end in Owen Daniels. Johnson is clearly the top wide receiver in fantasy leagues entering the 2010 season, especially since Larry Fitzgerald's value has been largely tied to Kurt Warner's ability to get him the football.
Kurt Warner put any questions to bed on Friday when he retired from the NFL, turning the reigns over to #1 pick Matt Leinart. Ideally for Leinart he will have the same arsenal of weapons available to Warner over the past several years, but Boldin still is questionable in Arizona as well. Chris Wells emerged late in the year to be present a formidable running threat, but the combination of Fitz and Boldin increased both player's fantasy values.
Below is an early look at where the top 10 wide receivers are ranked by our WCOFF experts.
1. Andre Johnson
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Houston Texans
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2. Larry Fitzgerald
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Arizona Cardinals
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3. Reggie Wayne
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Indianapolis Colts
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4. Randy Moss
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New England Patriots
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5. Brandon Marshall
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Denver Broncos
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6. Miles Austin
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Dallas Cowboys
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7. DeSean Jackson
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Philadelphia Eagles
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8. Roddy White
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Atlanta Falcons
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9. Vincent Jackson
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San Diego Chargers
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10. Calvin Johnson
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Detroit Lions
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 Miles Austin emerged from nowhere to make a huge impact on fantasy teams in 2009. He won't surprise anyone in 2010, but can he repeat his '09 performance? Brandon Marshall and Josh McDaniels; can they coexist? If not, where Marshall ends up will largely determine his value on draft day. Could we see Marshall reunited with Cutler and Mad Mike Martz calling the shots, wouldn't that be interesting? Reggie Wayne proved he could be the guy without Marvin Harrison alongside, thanks in large part to the emergence of two impressive rookies in Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie. At what point are there not enough balls to go around in Indy to keep Wayne near the top of the wide receiver rankings?
Receivers on the outside looking in of the top 10 included, Sidney Rice, Wes Welker (huge injury concerns for 2010), Steve Smith (NYG) and Marques Colston. Welker's injury in the final game of the season will ultimately slide him down if not off draft boards, but players like Sidney Rice, Steve Smith and Marques Colston will find their way into the top 10 for many fantasy owners.
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