Rank Player, Pos, Team Bye Draft Value Auction Value
01 Roddy White WR, Atlanta Falcons Week 8 Round 1 $45 Full Scouting Report
2010 RANK: 8
Receiving Rushing
Year Games Rec Yds YPR YPG TD Fum Rush YDS YPC YPG TD
2009 16 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0
2008 15 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0
2007 14 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0

Why We Like Him:
He's coming off the best statistical season of his six-year career and finally has some help. As quarterback Matt Ryan gets better, so to do White's stats. The 29-year-old wideout set career highs in receptions (115, first in NFL), receiving yards (1,389) and targets (179, first in NFL) en route to finishing 2010 ranked third in fantasy scoring among wide receivers. White is a tough, versatile receiver who can make plays down the field, in the red zone and over the middle. In addition, the first round acquisition of wideout Julio Jones will likely prevent opposing defenses from rolling coverage towards White, meaning he'll see less double teams that he did last season. The sky is the limit.

Why We Don't Like Him:
The addition of Julio Jones will cut into White's targets and receptions, but it will likely help improve his mediocre 12.1 YPR from last season, so that's a decent trade off. Outside of that, what's not to like?

Fantasy Outlook:
Since 2008, White ranks first in the NFL in targets (472) and second in receiving yards (3,924). The guy has gotten better each year and is line for a career season now that he's got some help on the other side of the field in the form of Julio Jones. Target White towards the end of the first/beginning of the second rounds. Remember, he plays 12 games indoors this season.

02 Andre Johnson WR, Houston Texans Week 11 Round 1 $44 Full Scouting Report
2010 RANK: 10
Receiving Rushing
Year Games Rec Yds YPR YPG TD Fum Rush YDS YPC YPG TD

Why We Like Him:
He's caught 100+ passes in three of the last five years and the only thing preventing him from doing it every season since 2006 were a couple of injuries. Johnson is the most physically dominant wide receiver in the game today. The 30-year-old does a great job staying in balance down the field, excels at winning jump ball situations and is extremely difficult to bring down in open space. Johnson has finished in the top-eight in fantasy scoring in each of the past three years, during which time he has racked up more yardage (4,360 yards) than any other receiver in the league.

Why We Don't Like Him:
He's missed time due to injuries in three of the past six seasons and has never posted a double-digit touchdown total during his eight-year career. One of the most lethal deep threats in the game, Johnson will need some help from the rest of the Houston receiving staff in order to avoid double teams.

Fantasy Outlook:
Johnson went for 100+ yards in six of 13 appearances last season and is without question the favorite target of quarterback Matt Schaub, meaning this guy is going to get his opportunities. The only thing that will keep him from a top-five finish is injury and even then that's no lock to derail Johnson's upside. As has become the norm, a late first-round pick is what will likely be used on Houston's most intimidating player.

03 Larry Fitzgerald WR, Arizona Cardinals Week 6 Round 2 $41 Full Scouting Report
2010 RANK: 13
Receiving Rushing
Year Games Rec Yds YPR YPG TD Fum Rush YDS YPC YPG TD

Why We Like Him:
Arguably the most talented receiver in the NFL, Fitzgerald has caught 90 or more passes for 1,000 or more yards in each of the past four years. He's got reliable hands, deceptive speed and excels at getting down the field and winning jump ball situations. In fact, many still believe that Fitzgerald is the best deep-ball receiver in the NFL. However, what impresses us the most about the 27-year-old from Pittsburgh is that he still managed to put up solid numbers—along with a top-14 fantasy finish—despite playing with two quarterbacks who are nowhere near ready to start in the NFL (Hall, Skelton) and one veteran (Anderson) who is nothing more than a backup. This guy is money.

Why We Don't Like Him:
The only downside here is the quarterback situation, which as of the current moment features second-year men Max Hall and John Skelton along with veteran Derek Anderson. We don't mean to be rude, but none of these three guys should be starting in the NFL. Anderson is a washed-up turnover machine and Hall and Skelton are at least another year away from being capable NFL signal-callers. The Cardinals need to make a move in free agency so they don't spend another year wasting Fitzgerald's talent.

Fantasy Outlook:
Until the Cardinals bring in a capable starting quarterback (Kevin Kolb, anyone?), Fitzgerald isn't worth anything more than a third-round draft pick. This guy is one of the best receivers in the league, but his offense won't be able to score all that much if they don't sign a quarterback who can move the sticks on a consistent basis. It's a damn shame, because Fitzgerald deserves better.

04 Calvin Johnson WR, Detroit Lions Week 9 Round 2 $38 Full Scouting Report
2010 RANK: 16
Receiving Rushing
Year Games Rec Yds YPR YPG TD Fum Rush YDS YPC YPG TD

Why We Like Him:
With a mediocre supporting cast and virtually the full attention of opposing defenses, Megatron has managed to produce two top-five fantasy finishes in the last three years. That says a lot about his talent level. Johnson is averaging a very meaty 15.5 yards per reception for his career, is very difficult to defend in the red zone and next to impossible to bring down in the open field. If franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford can take the next step in his third NFL season, expect Johnson's numbers to shoot through the roof. Remember, the Lions drafted former Boise State standout Titus Young this past April. There is finally some help!

Why We Don't Like Him:
Johnson has never caught more than 78 passes in a season and his success is tied directly to a young quarterback who has a very difficult time staying healthy. Despite the upgrades on offense, the 25-year-old will still be the focal point of opposing defenses, which includes stellar divisional rivals like Green Bay, Chicago and Minnesota. We'd also like to see an increase in targets, as Johnson ranked just tenth in the NFL last season (137). A player of his caliber should see more of the football.

Fantasy Outlook:
If a fantasy football draft focused solely on individual talent, Johnson would be a top-five pick no questions asked. Unfortunately, there is some risk involved here due to a young, unproven supporting cast and an injury-prone quarterback. Megatron has all the tools to be a top-five fantasy receiver, but he'll need some help to get there. Look for him between the second and third rounds.

05 Hakeem Nicks WR, New York Giants Week 7 Round 2 $35 Full Scouting Report
2010 RANK: 18
Receiving Rushing
Year Games Rec Yds YPR YPG TD Fum Rush YDS YPC YPG TD

Why We Like Him:
Despite missing three games during his sophomore season, Nicks posted an impressive 79-1,052-11 stat line that resulted in a top-seven fantasy finish. Not only has the former UNC star emerged as the No. 1 wideout in New York, but Nicks has showcased the potential to put up some ridiculous numbers if he can stay healthy for a full 16 games. He ranked tied for third in the NFL in red zone touchdowns (7) last season and racked up 80+ receiving yards in seven of 13 games in 2010. The best part? He's just now entering his prime.

Why We Don't Like Him:
He's still young and needs to work on his route running a bit, but the bottom line is that this guy is loaded with upside. If Steve Smith re-signs with the Giants once free agency opens up, Nicks will have some healthy competition for targets. However, these two formed quite the 1-2 punch last season, so Smith's presence isn't a huge concern.

Fantasy Outlook:
With one top-ten finish already under his belt, many in the business believe that Nicks could become a top-five fantasy wideout as early as this season. The best part is that he's not a household name, meaning he could slide a bit on draft day. Remember, Eli Manning loves to look for this guy in the red zone. Don't let him fall past the beginning of the third round.

06 Reggie Wayne WR, Indianapolis Colts Week 11 Round 2 $33 Full Scouting Report
2010 RANK: 19
Receiving Rushing
Year Games Rec Yds YPR YPG TD Fum Rush YDS YPC YPG TD

Why We Like Him:
He's started every regular season game for the last eight years. The beauty of owning Reggie Wayne is that you know what you're going to get. He's caught 100 or more passes in three of the last four seasons and since 2004, no receiver has hauled in more receptions (643) or produced more yardage (8,849 yards). Wayne plays on an offensive with one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time and has plenty of No. 2 wideouts (and Dallas Clark) who are capable of stepping up and keeping the 32-year-old in single coverage. If you thought this guy was slowing down, keep in mind that Wayne posted career highs in receptions (111) and receiving yards (1,355) last season. Fine wine, baby.

Why We Don't Like Him:
Despite that previous sentence, Wayne turns 33-years-old in November and his quarterback turned 35 this past March. At some point in the near future, these guys are going to hit a wall. Outside of the age concern, the only other issue we have with Wayne is that he's scored more than six touchdowns just one time over the last three years, so if he isn't hauling in a bunch of passes, it could be a rough afternoon.

Fantasy Outlook:
Wayne doesn't bring as much upside as he has in years past, but this guy is still a rock-solid WR1 who can be counted on week in and week out. He's surrounded by a great supporting cast and plays in a division that features some of the weaker CB tandems in the NFL. Expect Wayne to be off the board within the first 25 picks on draft day. The forecast is calling for another 100+ reception season.

07 Miles Austin WR, Dallas Cowboys Week 5 Round 2 $28 Full Scouting Report
2010 RANK: 23
Receiving Rushing
Year Games Rec Yds YPR YPG TD Fum Rush YDS YPC YPG TD

Why We Like Him:
He's the No. 1 receiver on a deep, explosive offense that will prevent him from being double-teamed throughout the season. Austin's numbers took a hit in 2010, but he still finished the year as a top-13 fantasy wideout. The big upside here is the return of quarterback Tony Romo from a broken clavicle that abruptly ended his 2010 campaign. In the six games that Romo was under center last season, Austin posted three 100+-yard receiving efforts and recorded three outings with 11 or more targets. With Jon Kitna at quarterback for ten games, Austin racked up only two 100+-yard receiving efforts.

Why We Don't Like Him:
He's got a ton of competition for targets. Between second-year wide receiver Dez Bryant, tight end Jason Witten and dual-threat running back Felix Jones, there are only so many passes to go around.

Fantasy Outlook:
We expect Austin's numbers to improve this season, but they will most likely still fall short of his 81-1,320-11 stat line from 2009. However, the 27-year-old will come at a much better value this summer now that we all have a better understanding of his role in the Dallas offense. Consider him an elite WR2 (smaller leagues) and respectable WR1 (deeper leagues) that should be targeted towards the beginning of the third round.

08 Mike Wallace WR, Pittsburgh Steelers Week 11 Round 2 $28 Full Scouting Report
2010 RANK: 24
Receiving Rushing
Year Games Rec Yds YPR YPG TD Fum Rush YDS YPC YPG TD

Why We Like Him:
The best thing about Mike Wallace is that he has the ability to deliver a solid fantasy week with just one snap of the football. The two-year veteran scored one touchdown every six catches last season and led the NFL in yards per reception (21.0, minimum 50 receptions) and receptions of 20+ yards (26) and 40+ yards (10). After just 32 career appearances, this guy has become one of the most lethal deep threats in the game. Wallace has deadly vertical speed and is capable of turning a 12-yard gain into a 65-yard gain if the opposing defense gives him any space. Best of all? Even after a top-7 fantasy finish last year, Wallace will still come at a good price in 2011.

Why We Don't Like Him:
After torching opposing defenses during his breakout 2010 campaign, you can bet Wallace won't be able to sneak up on anybody this season. He's not a high reception receiver (only 60 in 16 starts last season), so PPR owners will want to drop him down the rankings a bit.

Fantasy Outlook:
Wallace really turned it on during the second half of 2010, as he racked up 100+ receiving yards in six of his final nine regular season contests. He's one of the fastest players in the NFL and only needs one play to deliver a solid fantasy week. If he somehow falls into the third round, pull the trigger immediately (PPR owners can wait a bit longer).

09 Vincent Jackson WR, San Diego Chargers Week 6 Round 3 $25 Full Scouting Report
2010 RANK: 26
Receiving Rushing
Year Games Rec Yds YPR YPG TD Fum Rush YDS YPC YPG TD

Why We Like Him:
Jackson is one of the best vertical wide receivers in the NFL. He doesn't haul in a ton of passes (PPR owners take note), but the 28-year-old is averaging a ridiculous 17.2 yards per reception for his career. Jackson excels at going deep, staying in balance down the field and winning jump ball battles with cornerbacks and safeties. He gets eight home games in the favorable Southern California weather and plays on a pass-first offense that features Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers. Prior to 2010, V-Jax had posted back-to-back top-12 fantasy finishes.

Why We Don't Like Him:
He appeared in only five games last season and even though he says otherwise, you know Jackson isn't happy about his current contract situation. The guy has never caught more than 68 passes in a season, so PPR owners need to drop him down the rankings. Be advised that Jackson has never recorded a season with double-digit touchdowns in his six-year career.

Fantasy Outlook:
He doesn't have a household name and after appearing in just five games last season, Jackson is likely to slide farther than he should on draft day. That's excellent news for savvy NFP owners because it means you can get a hell of a deal on a No. 1 wideout who plays on an explosive offense with a Pro Bowl quarterback. Sounds like a good value pick to us.

10 Greg Jennings WR, Green Bay Packers Week 8 Round 3 $24 Full Scouting Report
2010 RANK: 30
Receiving Rushing
Year Games Rec Yds YPR YPG TD Fum Rush YDS YPC YPG TD

Why We Like Him:
After a 2009 campaign that featured just four touchdowns and left many fantasy owners feeling cheated, Jennings bounced back big-time in 2010 with a top-four fantasy finish. The 27-year-old is a big play wideout (16.2 career YPR) who does a nice job making defenders miss in the open field. In addition, we love how this guy closed out the 2010 regular season. Jennings racked up 110+ yards in four of his final seven games due in large part to the fact that he's playing with one of the best quarterbacks in the game.

Why We Don't Like Him:
He's never caught more than 80 passes in a season and 2010 was the first time in the last three years that Jennings hauled in double-digit touchdown totals. In addition, the return of a healthy Jermichael Finley at tight end will likely cut into his targets. The Packers are coming off a Super Bowl win and as we're writing this, they were one of the only teams in the NFL that had yet to participate in player-organized workouts. Remember, as defending champs, Green Bay is going to get everyone's best shot.

Fantasy Outlook:
This is an explosive, pass-happy offense that features one of the best quarterbacks in the game in Aaron Rodgers, so you have to like Jennings' situation. Donald Driver is getting a bit older, but there are plenty of other options on the roster who can step into the lineup to prevent opposing defenses from rolling coverage in Jennings' direction. We like him as a late second, early third round pick, but we also have some slight reservations regarding motivation. PPR owners should drop Jennings down a bit due to low reception totals.

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