FLOWING 5- FF (WR'S) TOP 26 (40)

Wide Receiver is one of the most interesting positions in fantasy, and I would argue a position that separates good from great Fantasy GM's. This is a special year where we have a big top tier, then not nearly as strong of a tier 2 or 3, but a gigantic tier 4 that we wont be able to decipher until mid-season. Targets are king, touchdowns are Mount Everest, and a good QB is god. Here is my top 40, and I feel comfortable as of now to start any of these players in a general FF lineup.

1. Brown (town) FF WR #1--Current ESPN PPR Rank:1

2017: 163 TARGETS- 101 REC- 1533 YARDS- 15.2 YPC- 9 TD

Dont over think it...

2. HO{PKINS FF WR #2--Current ESPN PPR Rank:2

2017: 175 TARGETS- 96 REC- 1378 YPR- 14.3 YPC- 13 TD

When you talk about pure talent at catching the ball- I think Hopkins and OBJ are just in another league. Brown is the best route runner sense Jerry Rice, Julio has the body that you just cant defend (Calvin Johnson like), and Michael Thomas and company are talented but aided by great QB play, but man some of the catches this guy makes (especially in the red zone) are just impossibly difficult. DeAndre was leading the position in ppg when Watson went down, and he still continued to put up awesome numbers. In his 5 years of service he has only missed 1 game.. FANTASTIC. Outside of his rookie season Hopkins has averaged 161 targets a season (HOLY SHIT), and he led the position with 13 TD in the 2017 season. He showed us he isn't QB dependent last year which is important (see Cobb and Nelson..) and he gets back a QB who is not afraid to take shots downfield when DeAndres ability to rise up and and grab anything really shines. Weird TD trends over his career but thats partially the position and partially QB play as well so im not concerned. This guy is a sure bet to fishing top 8 and with his lack on injuries I feel ok taking him starting at the #7 slot in any draft.

3. OBJ 2K FF WR #4 (2016--- 2017 4 GP)--Current ESPN PPR Rank:4

201(6): 16 GP- 169 TARGETS- 101 REC- 1367 YARDS- 13.5 YPR- 10 TD

His first 3 seasons he had TD totals of 12-13-10, season yard totals of 1305-1450-1367, YPR of 14.3-15.1-13.5, and catch totals of 91-96-101. WOW. He got hurt last year and only played 2.75 games, but when this guy is healthy he is themost lethal WR in the league. PERIOD. His brand is polarizing, and I think it frankly has a negative effect of how people look at his play. He is the Steph Curry of the NFL, his warm-up routine is frequently more entertaining than the actual game. His agility and quickness in the open field is not equaled by any other WR depending on who you talk to. BUT, he has to be a better teammate, and his emotions have to get under control as well with sideline blow ups being to common. He has a chance to be the 3rd best WR all time (How you beat Jerry and Randy I have no clue) and I wonder post Eli what his career becomes. 11 games played season 1- 15 in his second and 16 in his third- and again only 2.75 last year... Injuries are a concern. If you want Julio fine, but TD's are what make or break WR rankings and Odell has shown a much better ability to receive and convert red zone opportunities. OBJ is great, hopefully you can watch a game of his too.

4. JULIO JONES FF WR #7--Current ESPN PPR Rank:3

2017: 16 GP- 148 TARGETS- 88 REC- 1444 YARDS- 16.4 YPR- 3 TD

Fact: He only has 1 double digit TD season and it was exactly 10 in 2012... He led the league in receptions (136-WTF) yards (1871) but STILL ONLY HAD 8 TD in 2015. He can put up as good of WR numbers as anybody, but for some reason Matt Ryan doesn't look to his former Tide companion inside the 20. his career 15.5 YPR is elite and he is the hardest cover from a physicality standpoint in the league. #2 last year in receiving yards, 3rd in 20+ yard catches, and 9th in catches overall- this dude is a magnet tot he football. His QB throws a lot, is rarely injured, and has fed him an averaged of 160 targets over the last 3 years. No clear cut #2 receiver either (possibly rook Calvin Ridley (ROLL TIDE)) Julio ought to be magic again.

5. MICHAEL THOMAS FF WR #6--Current ESPN PPR Rank:5

2017: 16 GP- 149 TARGETS- 104 REC- 1245 YARDS- 12 YPC- 5 TD

Has this man been impressive so far or what. Former Buckeye- Thomas has 2 seasons of elite production underneath his belt already with D-Breezy. Even with the bevy of running this offense did last year (5th in the league in rushing yards) Thomas still got 149 targets (elite) which he turned into over 100 receptions (elite catch rate). Hes a big target and with a steady diet of looks he is a WR you can count on every week. His TD total dropped from 9 as a rookie to 5 last season, and with the talent in the backfield, come goal line situations, I am slightly concerned Michael's looks will be not as frequent as they once were. But its hard to complain, another talented WR with a QB who knows when to throw the ball, Thomas is equal parts lucky and great. Not a huge game maker with a 12.2 YPR average, but his career 74% catch rate is a banner number worth celebrating. Enjoy this run, Im not sure how much longer it'll last after Drew hangs it up.

6. DAVANTE ADAMS #14--Current ESPN PPR Rank:8

2017: 14 GP- 117 TARGETS- 74 REC- 885 YARDS- 12 YPC- 10 TD

In 2011 Jordy Nelson caught 68 receptions for 1263 yards and 15 TD's- his FF WR ranking: 2nd. In 2014 Jordy had a line of 98-1519-13: WR FF finish, 3rd. And finally in 2016 (Nelsons's age 31 seasons) Jordy had a line of 97-1257-14 and finished 3rd among WR's.

Davante Adams in Jordy Nelson. The signs are present, Adams's has back to back 10+ TD seasons and has seen over 115+ targets each season as well. With Jordy gone he gets a full 16 games (praying) as A-Rod 2.0's # 1 option. Its not insane to think his numbers become 95-1250-13 this season... If Rodgers can make Jordy look like an All-Pro, I cant wait to see what a full season of these two has in store. If he and his QB stay healthy, I dont know how it would be possible for Adams's to not be inside the top 8 at the position. There are few WR this dependable and Im going all in this season before everyone else hops on the DA band-wagon.

7. KEENAN ALLEN FF WR #3--Current ESPN PPR Rank:6

2017: 16 GP- 159 TARGETS- 102 REC- 1393 YARDS- 13.7 YPR- 6 TD

I bought ALL SHARES POSSIBLE of Allen stock last year, got rattled because of the slow start- traded him week 5 because the injury bug was calling I thought- then proceeded to watch him finishing the year 3rd among WR...(NOTE: if you believe, see it out until the trade deadline!) Prior to last year he had played 9 total games the last two years combined and had never completed a full season schedule. Allen exploded to finish the 2017 season #4 in catches, 3rd in receiving yards, AND 1ST IN 1ST DOWN CONVERSIONS WITH 74 (great stat). This man is clutch, and suffered from "fluke injury" syndrome- IM STILL BUYING. He gets open, he catches the ball, and he has a QB who does not spread the ball around at all. He loves Gates, He loves Allen, he even loved Malcom Floyd for a minute- Sir Rivers looks Allen's way and so should we.

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8. THIELEN (coming) FF WR #9--Current ESPN PPR Rank:10

2017: 16 GP- 142 TARGETS- 91 REC- 1276 YARDS- 14 YPR- 4 TD

The good: 1. Back to back seasons averaging 14 YPR (superb) 2. He was 8th in both receptions and targets in 2018 (liek that). 3. He has caught an insane 68% of his passes sense entering the NFL (OBJ- 62%: AJ Green 59% just FYI). The Bad: 1. With all those targets and receptions he only had 5 TD in 18'. 2. With a new QB who shares the ball around better than almost anyone- it is highly unlikely he gets 140+ targets again. 3. How does the presence of Dalvin Cook + new OC John Defilippo change what Thielen does or did? He doesn't drop passes, gets open better than maybe any WR not named Brown (or Diggs??) and he has legit game breaking speed (40 time in the 4.4's S/O fast white guys). Love his story, his motor, and his abilities at the position. More publicity=more attention, he handled it just fine last year but will it be a different story this year? I think hes a lock for top 20, and im obviously a fan of his with this ranking, but I see signs his stats might come down a bit. Gimme 3 more TD's and take away 10 catches and 150 yards and Im still good :)

9. (trick) HILL FF WR #9--Current ESPN PPR Rank:12

2017: 15 GP- 105 TARGETS- 75 REC- 1183 YARDS- 15.8 AVG- 7 TD

RUSH: 17 ATT- 59 YARDS- 3.5 AVG (2016- 24-267-3TD)

He is 24 years old.. Next year will be his third year in the league and with new QB Patty Cake Mahomes it'll be interesting how the yung receiver adjusts. He is top 3 on the list of guys you dont wanna duel with in the open field, because you will loose. One of the most elusive players in the league while also possessing ELITE straight line speed. Some say "oh but he is boom or bust week-to-week" -nope- in the 15 games he played in last season he had single digit PPR fantasy outings 4x (Thielen 7x- AJ Green 5x-Mike Evans 4x). A sour trend is his lack of running chances after averaging 11.1 ypc on 24 attempts with 3 TD his rookie season, last year he turned 17 carries into only 59 yards and 0 TD. He doesn't have an elite target share unlike the players above, but his talents are radical and I expect to see him in the end zone even more this season.

10. A.J. GREEN FF WR # 10--Current ESPN PPR Rank:7

2017: 16 GP- 143 TARGETS- 75 REC- 1078 YARDS- 14.4 AVG- 8 TD

What a consistent player- 6 of his first 7 seasons 1,000 + yards- double digit TD receptions 3x- and a stellar 14.8 career YPR. His ability to make tough plays is remarkable, and he is a guy who certainly hasn't embarrassed himself handling a large target share sense his rookie year in 11'. He has been one of the more durable WR playing 15+ games every seasons besides 2 (10-13 GP). BUT- uh oh- HE TURNS 30 THIS YEAR. Not a death sentence, but were certainly starting to be sketched out. QB is bad, bottom quarter of the league in my opinion, so thats a big uphill battle. But when healthy this guy gets fed the ball like Agustus Glube eats Laffy Taffy. 1 more stat: in his last 4 seasons playing all 16 games, his fantasy finishes among WR are: (10th-17'--8th- 15'--3rd-13'--3rd-12'). If he stays healthy, history tells us he will make good on this 10 ranking.

11. (miracle) DIGGS FF WR # 20--Current ESPN PPR Rank:16

2017: 14 GP- 95 TARGETS- 64 REC- 849 YARDS- 13.3 AVG- 8 TD

Simply put, I think Minnesota has the best 1-2 punch at WR. With Thielen's volume and Diggs TD ability they both garner a top 11 slot. With only 14 GP last year- if we take his game averageS and add it on to last years total- NO JOKE- he becomes WR #10 right behind Adam Thielen. Better QB, healthy RB, better offense which = More plays, more scoring, more fun, more beers, more PRODUCTION. This is a slight gut call- but this is a dude who has done it on the big stage. 2 TD game on Monday Night Football and the man who caught the Miracle? He is a legend. New OC and all that jazz, we will have to see how the 18' Vikes offense looks but with tools galore I think this unit as a whole will take off. Stefon catches the friggin ball too having catch % seasons of 62%-75%-67.5% (ex. OBJ: 70%-60.8%-59.8%-61%)hmmmmmmm. BELIEVE, I do.

12. MIKE EVANS FF WR #17--Current ESPN PPR Rank:9

2017: 15 GP- 136 TARGETS- 71 REC- 1001 YARDS- 14.1 AVG- 5 TD

Top 4 on the list of guys who look like God built them to play football. Mike has been extremely durable playing 14+ games all 4 years of his career so far. Evans fantasy production has been erratic thought with his 4 year TD totals being: 12-3-12-5... So who do we get this year? Fitzpatrick ( S/O Harvard) will be playing the first 4 games, which actually doesn't scare me as much as some people are by it. He is VERY SMART, SMART PEOPLE THROW THE BALL TO EVANS. Biggest catch radius in the NFL (6'6 230 with Arms like trees) but he has never caught above 56% of his passes. He has survived as a Tier 1/2 receiver because of volume, and although I dont see that changing, im concerned he isn't a surefire Red Zone target with OJ Howard stepping up and the presence of Cameron Brate as well. He has a real low floor, but Im not sure he is capable of reaching his ceiling with this years Bucs team.

13. TY HILTON FF WR #27--Current ESPN PPR Rank:14

2017: 16 GP- 109 TARGETS- 57 REC- 966 YARDS- 16.9- 4 TD

In 2016, when Luck was healthy, TY was WR #5 and Luck was QB #4. Reports from camp say Luck is healthy- and I believe them because hes had just about 19 months do to so. Hilton's stats were: 91 rec- 1448 yards (#1 in NFL)- 15.9 avg (WOW)- 6 TD (typical) and averaged 90 yards a game. He is so explosive and is a top 4 deep ball route runner in the NFL (its an art). He is very boom or bust, so pairing him with a more steady receiver is a good idea. You might get a 40pt game week 5, then week 6 he goes for 3 catches 41 yards, it comes with the territory- but he also has the ability to change his fantasy output every single snap. Another guy who is so explosive in the open field- I cant tell you how many highlights Ive seen of him taking crossing routes to THE HOUSE. Love Hilton this year, and Paris isnt to bad either.

14. LARRY FITZ FF WR #5--Current ESPN PPR Rank:11

2017: 16 GP- 161 TARGETS- 109 REC- 1156 YARDS- 10.6 AVG- 6 TD

We went to the same High-School, NO BIG DEAL> I am writing about a future HOF receiver- and at age 34 he had his 3rd consecutive 100+ catch season and 1,000+ yard total. THAT IS BONKERS. Will he ever stop? No, no he wont. Sam Bradford is in Zona, wont play 16 games, so how does rookie Josh Rosen affect Larry? He was my favorite pure passing prospect in the draft, so Im not extremely concerned about this backup ruining his teams fantasy value situation. He has played 11 seasons of 16 games, and has never missed more than 3 games in a single season. Iron man of the NFL- we trust him until we simply cant- he applys to the "The Brady Statute".

15. DT FF WR #16--Current ESPN PPR Rank:15

2017: 16 GP- 140 TARGETS- 83 REC- 949 YARDS- 11.4 YPR- 5 TD

Sense 2012 Demaryius Thomas has played 16 games every single year. He has had atleast 140+ targets all of those seasons, and had his first sub 1,000+ yard season sense 2012 last year with the QB mess that was Denver. Case (to the race) flyies into Mile High and we saw what he did for the likes of Thielen-Diggs-Rudolph. Can QB1 replicate his performance? I comes down to Thomas-Sanders- and Sutton if you believe in the rookie. Case was great because Vikings receivers were and he was genius at making the correct reads (save some deep ball chances). DT is DT- but a career I've had the pleasure of watching, drafting, and celebrating is on its down slope with my guy turning 31 this year. Formerly a gamebreaker- he now enters into more of a Larry Fitz type of role- great possession receiver, catches first downs, and is still dangerous inside the 20 with his size. Another low floor guy, if he somehow grabs double digit TD's (3x in his career) he could crack the top 10.

16. MARVIN JONES JR. WR FF #12--Current ESPN PPR Rank:25

2017: 16 GP- 107 TARGETS- 61 REC- 1101 YARDS- 9 TD

In the mold of a Hilton or Cooks- Jones finally got a chance to be on the field regularly and showed us his promise. Back in 2013 Jones flashed his potential with a 50 catch- 700+ yard 10 TD season with the Bengals. Missed all of 2014 and Detroit scooped up a potential star. He has had extremely similar numbers sense entering Lions territory the past 3 seasons- between 103 and 107 targets and 51-65 receptions. The difference has been his YPR- going from 12.6 to 16.9 and then last year leading the league with a Ludacris 18. He also went from 4 TD his first two seasons to 9 in 18'. The Lions were 10th in passing attempts, 5th in completion %, and 6th in yards. THEY ARE GOING TO THROW THE BALL. Its an offense that has produced ELITE fantasy WR's over the past 10 years, and I think Jones is the new game breaker in town. He will have more receptions, a couple less TD's and he finishes in a similar position being WR12 last year.

17. AMARI COOPER FF WR #34--Current ESPN PPR Rank:17

2017: 14 GP- 96 TARGETS- 48 REC- 680 YARDS- 14.2 AVG- 7 TD

24 next year and being the same age I relate to Amari- its tough to be #1. But buddy, we need you to be this year. He owns two 1,000 yard seasons (his first 2) and somehow set a career high with 7 TD last year while playing in only 14 games and catching almost half the passes he did the year before. Crabtree is gone so with Jordy strolling into town in his early 30's (+ M. Bryant) its time for the (ROLL TIDE) former 1st round pick to show his skills. The running game appears to be sketchy, and I think John Gruden is going to let Carr throw the freeking ball. Cooper needs to work on creating separation in his routes- if he can do that he has top 10 potential. He is here because of what he can do, not because of what he has already done.

18. DOUG BALD FF WR #13--Current ESPN PPR Rank:12

2017: 16 GP- 116 TARGETS- 75 REC- 991 YARDS- 13.2 AVG- 8 TD

He is gong to miss all of the pre season with a knee injury, but Pete Carroll said hell be ready for week 1...... I dont like this, and I would have him around 12th if he wasnt dealing with this bum knee. He amazes with his catching ability with 2 of his last 3 seasons catching over 75% of balls thrown his way (Noone else can say that among qualified receivers) and he has averaged just over 9 TD per season over his last 3 as well. Its a team that will be trailing more this year (no Cam Chancellor, Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas holding out, Lynch gone) so I think they will throw more often than they have previously. Also with Jimmy G gone now more red zone looks will come Douggie's way. Watch his knee, if it checks out feel ok getting him sooner than this.

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19. BRANDIN COOKS FF WR #15--Current ESPN PPR Rank:30

2017: 15 GP- 114 TARGETS- 65 REC- 1082- 16.6 AVG- 7 TD

This is where it drops off for me. I feel good taking all the players listed above having a real shot to be a WR1 in 18'. Cooks spent 3 seasons with D-Breezy and last year with TB12- now he gets Goff who showed us something last year, but was it real? And it certainly wasnt quarterbacking like the GOATS listed above. The Good- his YPR has gone up every year. Averaging 8 TD over last 3 seasons (only 5'10- impressive) plus hes averaged a very very good 15 ypr over the same duration. The Bad- his TD numbers are inflated due to offenses who score a SH** ton of points and he enters a offense where Goff really like Cupp and Woods. Although Cooks has had 3 very good years he has not had a banner season like a former first round pick ought to have. Lastly he goes to his first team that is really a run first offense. I believe in his talent- but I dont know how legit the Rams scoring was last year (#1 in points scored). I think he and Jared will be great together, but I see a scenario where it doesn't work either and drafting him here is somewhat troublesome.

20. JOSH GORDON FF WR #4 (2013*)--Current ESPN PPR Rank:21

201(3): 14 GP: 159 TARGETS- 87 REC- 1646 YARDS- 18.9 AVG- 9 TD

If he stays off the Drugs he will be amazing. You decide. Hes literally better than any WR on this list. Can Tyrod throw? Baker? Doesn't matter- HES JOSH FU****** GORDON.

21. ALLEN ROBINSON FF WR #25 (2016* LY ACL TEAR)--Current ESPN PPR Rank:19

201(6): 16 GP- 151 TARGETS- 73 REC- 883 YARDS- 12.1 AVG- 6 TD

This has the makings of a Jay Cutler Brandon Marshall Denver situation- QB just locks in on one target and doesn't throw to anyone else. Nagy is the new master in town and Allen seems to be the teams best weapon (save Howard). Robinson was WR #6 in 2015 when he put a 80-1400-14 line, with the TD's being tops in the league. He averaged a ridiculous (and unsustainable) 17.5 YPR!! I haven't seen anyone close to that high of a number with a volume of 151 targets. Problems is, next year he got the EXACT same number of looks, but only had a line of 73-883-6.... Who is he? Is he a historically good deep ball play maker who has just been hidden on a shitty team that isnt covered? Or, was he a flash in the pan (J Gordon??) 2018 will tell us everything.

21. JARVIS LANDRY FF WR #4--Current ESPN PPR Rank:22

2017: 16 GP- 161 TARGETS- 112 REC- 987 YARDS- 8.8 AVG- 9 TD

He should be higher- but F*** man its hard to believe in the Browns, ya know? He has 2 110+ reception seasons, will only be 26 this season, and actually might be playing with the best QB he has ever had (facts). Problem is, he has more talent around him to. Enter Josh Gordon, David Njoku, Carlos Hyde, Nick Chubb-- he wont get the same attention he got in Miami. Jarvis has yet to miss a game in his 4 year career and has a career catch % at right around 70- thats remarkable. Hes also averaged about 140 targets a season- I dont think he gets 120 in 18'- and he has never been on to command red-zone looks. Im just not sure what he looks like in Cleveland, and with the teams history gives me caution to have faith in this situation.

22. GOLDEN TATE FF WR #11--Current ESPN PPR Rank:18

2017: 16 GP- 120 TARGETS- 92 REC- 1003 YARDS- 10.9 AVG- 5 TD

Sense being a Lion (2014) Tate Has: Played 16 games every seasons- 120+ targets every season-90+ receptions each year- caught 67% or more of his passes-and has had 3 1,000+ yard seasons as well. Talk about consistent, this is your guy. So if you take a flyer in a TY Hilton, Tyreke Hill, even Stefon Diggs, pair them with a guy like this so when they have a low floor game Tate is their to bring his consistency. Great player who hasnt finished outside the top 30 in ANY seasons sense being a Lion, you can rest assured having Tate in your lineup every week.

23. ALSHON JEFFERY FF WR #21--Current ESPN PPR Rank:20

2017: 120 TARGETS- 57 REC- 789 YARDS- 13.8 AVG- 9 TD

Alshon had an interesting 1st seasons and a Eagle. Received the 3rd most targets of his career, had his second highest TD total, but only caught 57 passes playing all 16 games. He is a deep ball player, so although you expect his catch % to be lower than possession guys (Landry- Tate) he only caught 47.5% of passes thrown his way, NOT GOOD. His previous low was 55.3% in a full season- so a big drop off. This offense has Ertz, new addition Mike Wallace, Nelson Agholor, and even Corey Clement out of the backfield. Im not sure he beats his target total from last year, I know hell beat that catch %, and I think the 9 TD are legit. Different stats in 2018 but the same fantasy output I believe, I think hes a lock for the 15-25 range.

24. JUJU FF WR #19--Current ESPN PPR Rank:24

2017: 14 GP- 79 TARGETS- 58 REC- 917 YARDS- 15.8- 7 TD

Let me get this straight, JuJu played in just 14 games, only had 7 starts, had a crazy low 79 targets, but still finished top 24th (WR2) at the position? He had some luck- 7 TD on 58 receptions is an unsustainable pace, and although Big Ben is a great QB catching almost 74% of his passes is a pretty unrealistic number to keep as well. He averaged 15.8 YPR, which is high but Smith is a big play threat and with Brown being a possession guy I think JuJu steps into the Mike Wallace Martavias Bryant role. Great offense, guaranteed touches, and lots of talent I would be shocked if he didn't beat his ranking from last year, problem is, who drops?

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25. COREY DAVIS FF WR N/A--Current ESPN PPR Rank:33

2017: 9 GP- 65 TARGETS- 34 REC- 375 YARDS- 11 AVG- 0TD

Corey Davis had double digit targets week one and looked like a breakout star, but a pesky hamstring injury hampered him the rest of the season. Corey was the #5 overall pick in the 17' draft and the Titans want to use there big receiver (6'3-210). 0 TD in 17 is a concern, but the Titans only threw 14 AS A TEAM last season. I think Mariota gets back to what he did in year 2 and Davis is the only game breaker on the outside to help his QB. He will get volume this year, the question is will he capitalize on it and can he get to 7-9 TD's? Well see.

26. DEVIN FUNCHESS FF WR #22--Current ESPN PPR Rank:29

2017: 16 GP- 111 TARGETS- 63 REC- 840 YARDS- 13.3 AVG- 8 TD

He played TE at Michigan and for good reason (6'4- 230) and in his 3rd season finally cashed in on his 2nd round draft potential. He is essentially Kelvin Benjamin 2.0- decent volume- averaged catch rates- but on a good offense where Cam can make plays for his WR's. Only issue is the red zone where Cam likes to take it himself instead of hitting his HUGE target for goal line fades to the corner. His first two season he literally couldn't catch the ball (40% catch rate on 121 targets) but turned that around in year 3 to 57% on 111 targets. Torrey Smith is new in town and 2nd year receiver Curtis Samuel (OSU) are lurking, but not legit threats for the proven WR. Not a huge ceiling guy, but I think his floor is higher than most think, TRUST DEVIN.

27. ROBBY ANDERSON FF WR #18--Current ESPN PPR Rank:34

2017: 16 GP- 114 TARGETS- 63 REC- 941 YARDS- 14.9- 7 TD

Career highs across the board, this 6'3 190 strong bean from Temple was the annoying receiver who you added, but never had the guts to put into your lineup and he continually out performed your starters. Career 14.5 YPR, Anderson is a threat in the red-zone and also on long 3rd down conversions. He made a lot of tough catches last year playing for lackluster QB's. Unfortunately, this year might be similar. Although Josh McCown has been ok in stretches (5 weeks in Chicago lol), there is a reason hes never been a consistent starter for a team. Then there's rookie QB Sam Darnold who, albeit talented, we really haven't seen rookies fair well in the first season, especially so on bad teams (save RGIII, Watson). He is the WR1 on a bad team who ought to be loosing a lot of games (so passing in the 4th Q), I see a very similar output to last year- draft his as such.

28. DEZ BRYANT FF WR #19--- Current ESPN PR RANK: 53

2017: 16 GP: 132 TARGETS- 69 REC- 838 YARDS- 12.1 AVG- 6 TD

He is here for 6 reasons. 1. I somehow miss numbered my list and didnt have a 28, so this kinda works. 2. He has played all 16 games 4x in his 8 year career, in those seasons he has 47 touchdowns. 3. He will still only be 30 next seasons. 4. He has never averaged below 12.5 YPR in any season. 5. Being a FA, if he gets on a great team who needs a WR (Patriots?) his stock will go threw the roof. 6. Hes Dez Freeking Bryant- when he plays hes great. Done.

29. RANDALL COBB FF WR #35--Current ESPN PPR Rank:36

2017: 15 GP- 92 TARGETS- 66 REC- 653 YARDS- 9.9 AVG- 4 TD

Enter WR #2 on a team with an elite QB, but, he can never stay healthy. The last season he started all 16 games (2014) Cobbs line read: 91-1287-12..... Pretty dang good. Top 9 on the list of guys who we think are older than they are, HE WILL ONLY BE 28 NEXT YEAR. He has 4 seasons of catching 70% or more of balls thrown his way, but, hes never caught 100 passes in a single season. He is a guy who hasn't misses a bunch of games (13+ GP 6/7 years of his career), but seems to be nicked up and cant compete at the level we know he can to often. Jimmy G new in town, will it be Cobb or Graham that becomes Rodgers #2 target? If Cobb wins he beats this rank- if Jimmy wins hell be below- I'll rank him in the middle and you decide.

30. NELSON AGHOLOR FF WR #24--Current ESPN PPR Rank:45

2017: 16 GP- 95 TARGETS- 62 REC- 768 YARDS- 12.4 AVG- 8 TD

Remember his rookie year when people were drafting him in the 6th round? A huge bust his first 2 years, Agholor turned a corner last season working primarily out of the slot. So although some might say "Well with Mike Wallace now in Phili gatta drop Nelson down".. NO. Wallace has never been a volume receiver- and the Eagles were top 5 in 3-receiver sets last season. Catch rate of 52% his first two seasons, last year it climbed to 65% where experts expected him to be when he was drafted 20th overall out of USC. I think he has a very similar stat line in 18'- maybe a couple more receptions with a full 16 out of Wentz (hopefully) and perhaps 1 or 2 less TD. But really, a superb offense I want every piece of it I can.

31. ROBERT WOODS FF WR #32--Current ESPN PPR Rank:25

2017: 12 GP- 85 TARGETS- 56 REC- 781 YARDS- 13.9 AVG- 5 TD

Woods was very good last year, but not in a way thats condusive to fantasy. His 5 TD came in 3 games, and he missed 4 games in 18' and has only played a full 16 1x in his 5 year career. A good route runner, Woods was better in a more fundamental offense as opposed to the run and gun style of Tyrod Taylor for the #BILLSMAFIA. I think B.Cooks will vulture more targets and receptions than most people believe and I know itll be tough for Goff to duplicate his 2017 performance. I just dont like Woods as my surefire WR2- but I could be wrong.

32. PIERRE GARCON FF WR #DNP MUCH--Current ESPN PPR Rank:31

201(6): 16 GP- 114 TARGETS- 79 REC- 1041 YARDS- 13.2 AVG- 3 TD

Pierre just balls. In his last 7 full seasons, he has alwasy had 100+ targets- caught 62% or more of his passes and for a possesion receiver has never dipped below 10 YPR. He will be 32 next seasons but it doesnt matter- THIS DUDE USED TO PLAY WITH PEYTON IN INDY. Very smart, knows how to get open, and I think Jimmy G is going to be looking the old vets way a lot. He led the league in receptions with 113 in 2013, and although Garcon cant do that anymore, hes a very consistent receiver to pair with a boom or bust guy.

33. SAMMY WATKINS FF WR #41--Current ESPN PPR Rank:32

2017: 12 GP- 70 TARGETS- 39 REC- 593 YARDS- 15.2 AVG- 8 TD

He is somehow a TD machine- 39 rec last year- 8TD. in 2015 he had 60 rec and 9 TD. Former 4th overall pick out of Clemson Sir Sammy has not lived up to the hype. His career 16 YPR and TD rate would say otherwise, but he hasnt been healthy to take advantage of literal gangbusters numbers. He had big volume his rookie season with 128 targets but hasnt broken 100 sense. He goes to KC where Andy Reid does like to make stars out of his receivers, but, TYREKE is already in the stable. If he stays healthy, I think low volume high TD guy who frustrates the SH** out of you in your WR2 slot is his destiny. (Alternate universe, explodes and goes top 15.. its possible)

34. CHRIS HOGAN FF WR # REALLY F'IN LOW--Current ESPN PPR Rank:28

2017: 15 GP- 59 TARGETS- 34 REC- 439 YARDS- 12.9 AVG- 5 TD

Im not going to waste my carpel tunnel. Who the F knows what Pats WR is going to step up. Real high upside (see his first 8 games last year), but he could also get cut, who knows..

35. WILL FULLER FF WR #60--Current ESPN PPR Rank:36

2017: 10 GP- 50 TARGETS- 28 REC- 423 YARDS- 15.1 AVG- 7 TD

Love him with Deshaun Watson- on broken plays Fuller will be streaking down the field and my guy Watson will find him. He had a unrealistic TD rate last year, but at the same time hes a player who will always have a higher than normal TD rate with how he plays. He has yet to play 16 games (high 14) so pending a full season, ill be cautiously optimistic about his end of season numbers. Great bye week fill in with potential to be a flex WR2.

36. KELVIN BENJAMIN FF WR # 46--Current ESPN PPR Rank:38

2017: 14 GP- 78 TARGETS- 48 REC- 692 YARDS- 14.4 AVG- 3 TD

He had some awesome seasons with Carolina, especially his rookie year in 14' when he finished 15th. But those days are long gone- and with the worst QB situation in the league (McCarron, Petterman, and Josh Allen) Im probably just going to take someone else because albeit his talent it wont mean anything if those 3 are throwing the ball.

37. MARQISE LEE FF WR #40--Current ESPN PPR Rank:43

2017: 14 GP- 96 TARGETS- 56 REC- 702 YARDS- 12.5 AVG- 3 TD

Career high TD total of 3- he is however a WR who has had lots of volume for someoen this low in the rankings. 96 targets last year (14GP) and 105 in a full season before he is certainly someone Bortles likes to look to. Allen Robinson gone, Allen Hurns gone, it Lee has the potential to become a poor mans Golden Tate or Pierre Garcon. Tune in and find out.

38. MICHAEL CRABTREE FF WR # 29--Current ESPN PPR Rank:23

2017: 14 GP- 101 TARGETS- 58 REC- 618 YARDS- 10.7 AVG- 8 TD

He was better than expected for Raider Nation, and has certainly had a solid career after being somewhat of a 1st round WR bust in SF. Crab will be 31 next year, and Joe Flacco has never been a QB to make FF stars out of his receivers. 140+ targets 2 of the last 3 years and atleast 8 TD in all of them. I dont think he gets 110 targets or 6 TD in 18'- making his value right around here.

39. EMMANUEL SANDERS FF WR # 61--Current ESPN PPR Rank:25

2017: 12 GP- 92 TARGETS- 47 REC- 555 YARDS- 11.8 AVG- 2 TD

I just dont really like him for some weird reason. Polished receiver, good teammate, and a great Robin to DT I really should have him higher. He has a HUGE 2014 with a line reading 101-1404-9TD to put him top 6 at the position- but those days are over (good Peyton season). Case will keep him relevant, but I dont think Denver throws as much as Mini did last year so his volume, and scoring, suffers.

40. JORDY NELSON FF WR #45--Current ESPN PPR Rank:46

2017: 15 GP- 88 TARGETS- 53 REC- 482 YARDS- 9.1 AVG- 6 TD

You gatta respect a man who has placed top 3 numerous times in his career. Old Jordy is still kicking, and I see no reason why he cant score TD for a QB who has thrown 32 in a season and has 0 red zone targets. His floor is actually pretty low if he cant get past injuries hes suffered before, but his ceiling is a top 24 receiver. This last, ill take my chances.