1.  Calvin Johnson vs. Ind – No Madden curse here.

2. AJ Green vs. SD – He’ll get back into the end zone this week.

3. Roddy White vs. NO – Expect to see the backs of Saints’ DBs jerseys all night long.

4. Julio Jones vs. NO – Ditto for Jones.

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Dez Bryant vs. Phi – Bryant’s on fire and facing a defense with numerous holes in it. He’ll put up top fantasy football numbers on Sunday.

Demaryius Thomas vs. TB – Thomas will top 100 yards with a TD against the Bucs secondary.

Wes Welker vs. Mia – He always kills his former team.

The Rest

Andre Johnson vs. Ten – He has 461 yards and a TD in his last two games.

Hakeem Nicks vs. Was – He was almost back to his old self vs. the Packers. He’ll breakout soon.

Randall Cobb vs. Min – Cobb will get back on track this week.

Brandon Marshall vs. GB – The Seahawks secondary might be lacking come Sunday. Regardless, with Cutler healthy, Marshall will post big numbers.

Victor Cruz vs. Was – Skins DBs still see him running for his 77 yard GW TD from the last one.

Reggie Wayne vs. Det – The Lions don’t cover very well.

Vincent Jackson vs. Den – Jackson’s used to battling Champ Bailey and Co. from his years in SD.

Kenny Britt vs. Hou – The Texans secondary is its main weakness this year.

Stevie Johnson vs. JAX – Johnson will use his speed to top 100 yards with a TD.

Cecil Shorts vs. Buf – The Bills have given up a lot of yards through the air this year.

Justin Blackmon vs. Buf -The rookie is starting to figure things out and has great rapport with Chad Henne.

Larry Fitzgerald vs. NYJ – Tough to endorse him with a rookie QB. He’s a No. 3 fantasy receiver at this point.

Eric Decker vs. TB – The Bucs are down to their back-up CBs.

Marques Colston vs. Atl – Took a nasty fall vs. the 49ers but has a strong match-up here.

Lance Moore vs. Atl – Same goes for Moore.

Denarius Moore vs. Cle – The Browns secondary is a weakness.

Jeremy Maclin vs. Dal – He’s the Eagles only real outside threat.

Percy Harvin vs. GB – Make sure he’s healthy enough to go… if so, he instantly becomes a No. 1 WR facing this secondary.

Jordy Nelson vs. Min – Nelson’s a mismatch for the Vikings.

Pierre Garcon vs. NYG – His deep speed might prove too much for a defense giving up long plays in 2012.

Malcolm Floyd vs. Cin – Another trip to the end zone is likely.

Michael Crabtree vs. Stl – Crabtree will be good for 75 yards with a red zone TD.

1. Calvin Johnson vs. Hou – He and Stafford just missed on multiple long TDs in Week 11. Look for those to connect against the Texans suspect D.

2. AJ Green vs. Oak – Have you seen the Raiders D lately? Green could hit 150 yards with multiple TDs this week.

3. Roddy White vs. White will top 100 yards with a TD this week. Look for 20-25 fantasy points vs. the Bucs.

4. Andre Johnson vs. Det – After his game vs. the Jags, Johnson is back at the top this week. Look for 100 yards with a TD.

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Wes Welker vs. NYJ – With Gronkowski out, Welker’s importance increases this week.  He’ll top the 100 yards mark with a score.

Demaryius Thomas vs. KC – With McGahee down, look for Manning to throw even more.

Vincent Jackson vs. ATL – The Bucs top FA acquisition has come up big this year.

The Rest

Julio Jones vs. TB –  Ditto for Jones. He’ll also torch the depleted Bucs secondary.

Dez Bryant vs. Was – Bryant would rate very high on the list if not for the state of the  Cowboys offensive line.  The Skins secondary has holes in it.

Brandon Marshall vs. Min – If Cutler is back, Marshall will top 100 yards with a TD.

Reggie Wayne vs. Buf – Wayne will top 100 yards with a score vs. the Bills.

Randall Cobb vs. NYG – He’ll give the Giants Nickel problems ALL evening.

Jordy Nelson vs. NYG – The Packers will be airing it out on Sunday Night.

Hakeem Nicks vs. GB – Nicks is fully healthy and will bounce back with a big night.

Victor Cruz vs. GB – Look for the Giants to move him around and he’ll top 100 yards with a TD.

Lance Moore vs. SF – The 49ers lone weakness on defense is their secondary.

Marques Colston vs. SF – He’ll be targeted heavily in the short to medium passing game.

Denarius Moore vs. Cin – Moore will top 100 yards with a TD in a game that Carson Palmer wants real bad.

Steve Smith vs. Phi – The Eagles secondary has been beaten all year.

Desean Jackson vs. Car – His value increases greatly if Vick’s back under center.

Cecil Short vs. Ten – Chad Henne’s a question mark, but Short stepped up big time of late.

Miles Austin vs. Was – He’s a strong play in PPR leagues and will also find the end zone on Thursday.

Stevie Johnson vs. Ind – Johnson’s speed will be too much for the Colts secondary. Look for 80+ yards with a TD.

Michael Crabtree vs. NO – Kaepernick’s emergence could prove a boon to Crabtree. Regardless, this is the league’s worst defense.

Percy Havin vs. Chi – Check to make sure he’s playing, but he’s a No. 2 / flex play vs. a stingy D.

Sidney Rice vs. Mia – The Dolphins run D is good, the pass D not so much.

Larry Fitzgerald vs. Stl – Look for Fitzgerald to rebound from his worst game as a professional a week ago.

Brandon Lloyd vs. NYJ  - With Gronkowski out, Lloyd’s role will increase on Thursday Night.

Mike Williams vs. Atl – This could be a high scoring affair making Williams a decent flex play.

Danny Amendola vs. Arz – The Cards pass D has trouble with smallish receivers that cut quickly.

Must Start

1. Calvin Johnson vs. Min – Megatron is back after a big Week 9. Look for him to also find the end zone this week.

2. Roddy White vs. NO – It’s going to be bombs away in this game. Look for 100+ yards with a TD.

3. Julio Jones vs. NO – Jones has taken off since the bye week and will score another long TD while topping 100 yards this week.

4. AJ Green vs. NYG – The Giants secondary has surrendered a lot yards plus a few scores in recent weeks.

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Wes Welker vs. Buf – Welker always kills the Bills.

Victor Cruz vs. Cin – After a rough couple of weeks, look for Cruz to do the salsa in Week 10.

Demaryius Thomas vs. Car – Manning and his deep threat will hook up for over 100 yards and a TD vs. the Panthers.

The Rest

Vincent Jackson vs. SD – Expect a big effort for Jackson who is going against his former team.

Percy Harvin vs. Det – Christian Ponder’s struggles aside, Harvin’s found ways to consistently produce in fantasy football.  It’ll happen again here.

Mike Wallace vs. KC – His speed will prove too much for the Chiefs’ secondary.

Brandon Marshall vs. Hou – The Texans secondary has been vulnerable thus far in 2012.

Reggie Wayne vs. Jax – Luck and Wayne will hook up for 100 yards and a TD on Thursday Night.

Eric Decker vs. Car – Decker will top 75 yards with 8-10 catches and another trip to the end zone.

Steve Smith vs. Den – After finding the end zone for the 1st time last week, look for another here.

Dez Bryant vs. Phi – The Eagles pass D is weak and vulnerable.

Miles Austin vs. Phi – Look for 6-8 catches with 80+ yards and a TD.

Andre Johnson vs. Chi – This is a tough match-up but look for Johnson to eclipse 75 yards with a TD.

Michael Crabtree vs. Stl – He’s a No. 2 fantasy option and will top 75 yards with a score.

Hakeem Nicks vs. Cin – He’s come back slowly since the injury as defenses have switched up coverages against the Giants. He’s a top fantasy sleeper this week to bust out like he’s done in the past.

Torrey Smith vs. Oak – Look for Baltimore’s speedster to have a big game vs. the Raiders.

Kenny Britt vs. Mia – Look for Tennessee to attack through the air.

Davon Bess vs. Ten – He’ll be the top threat for the Dolphins on Sunday.

Brandon Lloyd vs. Buf – Everyone will get in on the fun against a porous Bills pass D.

Sidney Rice vs. NYJ – Wilson will target Rice for 80 yards with a score vs. the Jets.

Danny Amendola vs. SF – The ONLY way to attack SF is through the air, which will lead to 75 yards and 6-8 catches.

Desean Jackson vs. Dal – Don’t look for a lot of catches but he could take one to the house on a bomb. The Cowboys pass D is tough.

Lance Moore vs. Atl – Moore will be targeted 8-10 times and be a short yardage menace vs. the Falcons.

Marques Colston vs. Atl – Look for a return trip to the end zone.

Malcolm Floyd vs. TB – The Bucs pass D is atrocious.

Darius Heyward Bay vs. Bal – The Ravens DBs are depleted and vulnerable.

Denarius Moore vs. Bal – Ditto for Moore.

1. Calvin Johnson vs. Ten – Megatron will find the end zone on Sunday. Likely multiple times. He’s the top fantasy football WR in Week 3.

2. Julio Jones vs. SD – The 2nd year receiver will light up the Chargers secondary. Monday Night was Roddy White’s turn, and now it swings back to Jones.

3. Victor Cruz vs. Car – His Bucs game was huge. As mentioned above, the Panthers can be hurt by outside receivers.

4. Mike Wallace vs. Oak – Look for Roethlisberger and Wallace to connect on a deep TD in Oakland.

Next

Greg Jennings vs. Sea – When Aaron Rodgers is your QB, the weekly fantasy football ranking is always pretty high.

Roddy White vs. SD – The Falcons will be throwing the ball all over the place in SD.

Steve Smith vs. NYG – The Giants have given up a lot of big plays on the outside to start the season.

The Rest

Demaryius Thomas vs. Hou – Peyton loves this receiver who has tremendous game breaking ability.

Andre Johnson vs. Den – Look for Johnson to top 100 yards with a TD against a generous Broncos D.

Dez Bryant vs. TB – The Cowboys will get their big play receiver back into his groove vs. the Bucs.

Miles Austin vs TB – Lot’s to like about Austin in this week’s match-up too.

Jeremy Maclin vs. Arz – The Eagles will need a lot from Maclin in the desert.

AJ Green vs. Was – Look for Green to get deep against the Skins secondary which was exposed in Week 2.

Vincent Jackson vs. TB – He’s played very big since coming over from SD and topped the century mark with a TD last week.

Larry Fitzgerald vs. Phi – CB Nnamdi Asomugha is a risk taker; look for the Cards to target Fitzgerald deep on a few occasions.

Dwayne Bowe vs. NO – There will be BIG plays to be had against this defense. Bowe will top 100 yards with at least one scores.

Lance Moore vs. KC – He’s been the Saints best receiving threat throughout.

Stevie Johnson vs. Cle – This is another D prone to giving up big plays.

Kenny Britt vs. Det – The Lions pass D is porous. Britt’s now in his 2nd game back and will be featured more prominently.

Brandon Marshall vs. Stl – Look for Marshall to put last Thursday Night’s disappointing effort behind him with a 100 yard game and TD.

Santonio Holmes vs. Mia – The Fins are depleted at the CB position.

Danny Amendola vs. Chi – His 15 catch effort will be hard to duplicate, but he’ll likely see 8-10 balls and find the end zone.

Michael Crabtree vs. Min – The 49ers No. 1 receiver will top 75 yards and find the end zone against the Vikings.

Percy Harvin vs. SF – He’ll likely still end up with a solid stat line by picking up much of his yards in garbage time.

Jordy Nelson vs. Sea – He’ll likely own the match-up vs. the No. 2 CB.

Brandon Lloyd vs. Bal – The Pats will come out firing in this one.

Anquain Boldin vs. NE – More of a possession receiver at this point, but Flacco will target him between 8-10 times on Sunday Night.

Pierre Garcon vs. Cin – The Bengals have given up a lot of big plays in the secondary.

Marques Colston vs. KC – It should be a passing clinic down in the Big Easy on Sunday.

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1. Calvin Johnson vs. SD – He’s coming off a MONSTER 40 point fantasy game (not PPR leagues) in the semi-finals.  Megatron is poised for another big afternoon.

2. Wes Welker vs. Mia – He caught a 99 yard TD and put up huge points in their 1^st meeting. This one should follow a similar pattern with Welker once again abusing Miami’s secondary.

3. Roddy White vs. NO – White’s stepped up big-time the past two weeks and has a great match-up on Monday Night.

4. Steve Smith vs. TB – With CB Aqib Talib out, the Bucs have no one who will stay with Smith.

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Larry Fitzgerald vs. Arz – Fitzgerald will find room to roam against the Bengals secondary.

Hakeem Nicks vs. NYJ – Nicks will look to bounce back from a rough afternoon against the Skins.

Mike Wallace vs. Stl – The speedster should get deep at least once on the Rams.

The Rest

Victor Cruz vs. NYJ – He’s a mismatch for all Jets DBs not named Darrelle Revis.

Marques Colston vs. Atl – It’ll be an old fashioned shootout on Monday Night.

Jeremy Maclin vs. Dal – The Cowboys secondary is atrocious.

Miles Austin vs. Phi – Ditto for the Eagles. Their high priced CBs have disappointed to date and Austin will slice through that pass D.

Dez Bryant vs. Phi – He’ll beat Asante Samuel downfield for a few long gains.

Santonio Holmes vs. NYG – The Giants pass D is horrendous.

Brandon Marshall vs. NE – The Pats are devoid of guys who can cover the likes of Marshall. He’ll top 100 yards with a TD this week.

Vincent Jackson vs. SD – Expect Jackson to enjoy a big afternoon against a vulnerable Lions secondary.

Jordy Nelson vs. Chi – Rodgers most reliable threat will find the end zone against Da Bears.

DeMaryius Thomas vs. Buf – He has three straight double digit fantasy point efforts which will become four straight against a weak Bills Secondary.

DeSean Jackson vs. Dal – He’s enjoyed a lot of success against Dallas but he’s hard to trust in ’11. The contract has certainly been a factor in his poor play.

Stevie Johnson vs. Den – Johnson’s a 75 yard with a TD candidate this week.

Julio Jones vs. NO – He’s been a monster down the stretch and we see no signs of slowing down this week.

Lance Moore vs. Atl – Coming off a 91-yard 2 TD effort, we expect Moore to be prominent right back.

AJ Green vs. Arz – His shoulder is an issue but it won’t be enough to slow him against a porous Cards pass D.

Santana Moss vs. Min – The Vikes pass D is not a team strength.

Doug Baldwin vs. SF – The passing game is how you hurt these Niners.

Fantasy Sleeper

Malcolm Floyd vs. Det – It could be a shootout in Detroit with both Rivers and Stafford playing well. Floyd played big on Sunday Night and is an excellent fantasy sleeper once again.

1. Calvin Johnson vs. NO – The Saints secondary is average and the Lions will be forced to pass a TON in this one.

2. Greg Jennings vs. NYG – Jennings should be deadly all afternoon against the Giants struggling pass coverage.

3. Mike Wallace vs. Cin – The loss of CB Leon Hall will prove a nightmare defending the deep ball against Wallace and Big Ben.

4. Wes Welker vs. Ind – Welker’s amazing season will continue with another 100 yard effort and a TD.

Next

Roddy White vs. Hou – White has stepped up in Julio Jones’s absence and look for him to continue his hot streak vs. the Texans.

Larry Fitzgerald vs. Dal – The Cowboys secondary gives up a LOT of big plays. Fitzgerald may have Kolb back for this one.

DeSean Jackson vs. Sea – His act is wearing thin in Philly but they need him and Vince Young loves throwing his way.

The Rest

Hakeem Nicks vs. GB – This has the look of a high scoring affair.

Steve Smith vs. TB – Smith has been a menace to the Bucs throughout his career.

Jordy Nelson vs. NYG – Nelson could prove a decisive factor in a mismatch vs. CB Aaron Ross.

Dez Bryant vs. Arz – The Cardinals can be hurt deep, which is where Bryant will be headed in the desert.

Victor Cruz vs. GB – He’s becoming a borderline No. 1 fantasy football receiver and will play big vs. the Packers.

Vincent Jackson vs. JAX – Expect he and Rivers to get back on the same page this Monday Night.

Marques Colston vs. Det – The Lions D will be attacked heavily through the air.

Lance Moore vs. Det – See above.

Brandon Marshall vs. Oak – He and QB Matt Moore have been on the same page lately.

AJ Green vs. Pit – The Bengals lone outside playmaker will make his presence felt against the Steelers this week.

Santonio Holmes vs. Was – The Jets passing game found some life in Week 12. Holmes should get the best of CB DeAngelo Hall in this one.

Stevie Johnson vs. Ten – Johnson will top 80 yards with a TD vs. the Titans.

Michael Crabtree vs. Stl – The Niners should have their way with the decimated Rams secondary on Sunday.

Brandon Lloyd vs. SF – The best way to attack SF is through the air.

Jason Avant vs. Sea – He’s been an excellent fill-in while Maclin’s been out.

Doug Baldwin vs. Phi – The Eagles secondary is a lot less formidable than people expected entering the season.

Fantasy Sleeper

Mike Williams vs. Car – The Panthers DBs are very generous to opposing QBs. Look for Freeman and Williams to hook up for a solid afternoon and he’s an excellent fantasy sleeper this week.

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Must Start

1. Calvin Johnson vs. Dal – 6 TDs and counting. Johnson will torch the Cowboys on Sunday.

2. Greg Jennings vs. Den – Jennings has been hot and will beat the Broncos Secondary all afternoon.

3. Roddy White vs. Sea – This is a match-up White and Ryan will exploit.

4. Andre Johnson vs. Pit – The Steelers secondary is aging. It will not have many answers for Johnson on Sunday.

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Hakeem Nicks vs. Arz – Nicks will abuse the Cardinals secondary this week.

Mike Wallace vs. Hou – Wallace will top 100 yards once again and reel in a TD.

Wes Welker vs. Oak – 10 catches for 100 + yards and a short score are on the menu vs. the Raiders.

The Rest

DeSean Jackson vs. SF – The Niners Secondary is poor in pass coverage. Expect Jackson to top 100 yards with a long TD of over 50 yards.

Stevie Johnson vs. Cin – This passing offense is for real, and Johnson leads the way.

Dez Bryant vs. Det – His speed will be on display Sunday afternoon.

Vincent Jackson vs. Mia – The Dolphins are down and almost out. A big game from Jackson will push them closer to the brink.

Larry Fitzgerald vs. NYG – A TD is certainly doable, but don’t expect a ton of yardage from Fitzgerald. The Giants will roll coverage his way.

AJ Green vs. Buf – This impressive rookie will find a lot of success against a team that’s given up a ton of passing yards.

Jeremy Maclin vs. SF – See above for Jackson. The 49ers secondary is not good.

Santana Moss vs. Stl – The Rams are severely thin at CB.

Santonio Holmes vs. Bal – He’ll be effectively primarily over the middle. Expect a lot of catches but not too many yards.

Brandon Marshall vs. SD – The Dolphins will likely be playing catch up on Sunday. That means more passes Marshall’s way.

Steve Smith vs. Chi – Cam Newton came back to earth in Week 3 but he and Smith should connect on a few big plays in Chicago.

Mike Williams vs. Ind – The Colts D plays at a different speed on the road. And it’s not faster.

Mario Manningham vs. Arz – The Giants passing game will experience all sorts of success against a depleted Cards secondary.

Lance Moore vs. JAX – Brees loves finding Moore in mismatches against opposing teams’ nickel backs. He find the end zone again in Week 4.

Dwayne Bowe vs. Min – Bowe finally made a few plays in SD. Look for him to carry it over when the Vikings come to town.

Percy Harvin vs. KC – The Vikings O needs to get going. Expect more of Adrian Peterson and Harvin on Sunday.

Brandon Lloyd vs. GB – The Packers Secondary has allowed large chunks of yards in 2011.

Sidney Rice vs. Atl –The Falcons CB’s have been average at best in 2011.

Fantasy Sleeper

Denarius Moore vs. NE – The Pats pass D has been atrocious in 2011. Moore followed up his impressive performance in Week 2 with another TD vs. the Jets. He has a chance to bust loose vs. the Pats and is a solid fantasy sleeper / flex play this week.

The NFC South possesses a star studded lineup at the receiver position, and some that will be taken off the board very early in your fantasy drafts.

1. Marques Colston

The former 7th round NFL Draft pick has proved to be anything but. He’s developed into a premier NFL wideout and has one of the best in the business throwing the football to him. Last year, as a beneficiary of Brees’ 5,000 yard passing season, he hauled in 47 balls, for 760 yards and five TDs, all while missing six games due to injury. In fact, in his short career to date, he’s caught 24 TDs.

This year, while Brees’ numbers may come down because the Saints should have a better defense, look for Colston to still emerge with 90 catches, for over 1,200 yards and 10 TDs. He gets the nod over the other two because of Brees.

2. Roddy White

In his first two years playing with Michael Vick, there were whispers that White was a probable bust. Then, in 2007, otherwise known as the year of the Falcons’ meltdown, he began so show the promise that made him a former first round pick with 1,200 yards and six TDs. He did this with guys like Chris Redman at the helm.

And last year, playing with rookie sensation, Matt Ryan, he broke out and became a top five to ten receiver in the game.

This year, look for him to take an even bigger step forward, and see his success coincide with Ryan’s development, and look for 90 catches with over 1,200 yards and double digit TDs.

3. Steve Smith

Smith might be the best overall receiver in the game, or right in the conversation with Larry Fitzgerald and Andre Johnson,  but his fantasy value is hurt because he plays in a run oriented system and with an erratic QB. In 2008, he finished with over 1,400 yards and six TDs in 14 games.

Regardless, Smith is as explosive as they come, and can be counted on for making tough catches and big plays. Look for another 1,200 plus yard season and at least eight TDs.

4. Antonio Bryant

Only a year ago, Bryant was trying to find a roster. After year’s of moving around from team to team, not because of talent, but because of his poor attitude and some off field incidents, he landed with the Bucs and actually overtook Joey Galloway as the No. one receiver.

And for those of you who picked him up off the waiver wire in the beginning of the season, you were rewarded amply, and found a top 10 receiver for the last half of the season.

This year, without any doubts as to his role with the team, look for Bryant to post solid numbers, close to 1,000 yards and over seven TDs.

Sleeper

Last year (NO) Lance Moore came on and posted huge numbers for a guy (928 yards and 10 TDs) who came out of nowhere. This year could be much the same as the Saints show no signs of slowing down on the offensive side of the football.

Draft Tip

While none of these receivers are worthy of being selected in the 1st round of your fantasy draft, Colston, White and Smith could come off the board in the 2nd, while Bryant should last no later than the fourth. Moore could be taken from rounds six on and provide top tier fantasy receiving numbers once again. ]]> https://profootball101.com/2009/06/09/fantasy-rankings-nfc-south-wide-receivers-in-2009/feed/ 0