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Fantasy Player Projections

WIDE RECEIVERS

Rank	Team	Player	Projection	Opponent
1		Reggie Wayne	6 rec, 110 yards, 2 TD Wayne has not scored a touchdown since Week 2, but he is third in the league in receiving and has scored nine touchdowns in 17 career games against the Texans. Make sure he is in your lineup this week.	vs
2		Brandon Marshall	8 rec, 105 yards, 1 TD He has just one score on the season, but 42 catches for 524 yards is nothing to complain about. There is plenty of time for the touchdowns to start coming, as well.	at
3		Calvin Johnson	5 rec, 85 yards, 2 TD Things are on the up for Johnson: He is coming off a 146-yard performance against the Giants, Matt Stafford should be back at quarterback and he has had a week to rest his shoulder. Oh, and the Redskins' secondary is of the league's worst.	vs
4		Andre Johnson	5 rec, 100 yards, 1 TD Johnson was able to rest his sore ankle over the Texans' bye week, so he should feel much better when he gets back on the field.	at
5		Miles Austin	4 rec, 100 yards, 1 TD Austin has just five receptions for 50 yards in his past two outings, and losing Tony Romo is definitely a hit to his fantasy value. Still, the Jags' secondary is awful. Don't banish Austin to the bench just yet.	vs
6		Brandon Lloyd	5 rec, 80 yards, 1 TD Lloyd was held to just one catch last week, but his body of work still makes him a useful option in all fantasy formats.	at
7		Santana Moss	5 rec, 75 yards, 1 TD In a league full of boom-or-bust receivers, Moss has been a beacon of consistency. He has just two games or more than 100 yards, but is still fifth in the league with 548 yards receiving. Against Detroit's 20th-ranked pass defense, Moss is a strong play.	at
8		Kenny Britt	5 rec, 70 yards, 1 TD Britt has been one of the hottest receivers in the league, so get him in your lineup even though he is facing a very good Chargers defense in Week 8.	at
9		Randy Moss	4 rec, 75 yards, 1 TD Moss has yet to have the monster performance that many have come to expect from him. With a gimpy Brett Favre being the best-case scenario for his fantasy value, Moss' stock is certainly down, but there's still plenty of upside, especially against a weak Pats' secondary.	at
10		Marques Colston	5 rec, 65 yards, 1 TD Colston finally ended his scoreless streak with a touchdown in the waning minutes of Sunday's loss to Cleveland. With 22 receptions for 262 yards in his past three games, he seems to be finding his stride.	vs
11		Greg Jennings	5 rec, 65 yards, 1 TD Jennings has picked up the pace with Jermichael Finley out, but he will likely see a lot of Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie this week. Jennings will have to find the end zone again to have a productive outing.	at
12		Patrick Crayton	7 rec, 80 yards Crayton has played a big role in the passing game the last couple weeks and should again be a starter in Week 8. Philip Rivers is leading the league in passing, so Crayton is a strong Week 8 play in most formats.	vs
13		Pierre Garcon	4 rec, 65 yards, 1 TD Garcon had a big performance in the Colts' last game, and he should continue to be the second option in the passing game going forward due to injuries to Dallas Clark and Austin Collie.	vs
14		Mike Wallace	3 rec, 70 yards, 1 TD Hines Ward sees more targets, but Wallace has four touchdowns in his last four games.	at
15		Davone Bess	7 rec, 75 yards Bess has developed into a vital piece of the Dolphins' offense, with 19 catches over his last three games, and a touchdown catch in each. He isn't a target deep, but still has plenty of WR2 value, especially in PPR leagues.	at
16		Hines Ward	7 rec, 75 yards Ward has 12 receptions in two games with Ben Roethlisberger back at quarterback, the same number he had in the four weeks that Roethlisberger sat. Ward should continue to be the team's first passing option as the season goes on.	at
17		Danny Amendola	4 rec, 50 yards, 1 TD Amendola somehow led the Rams' receiving corps with three receptions and 29 yards last week. He is the only Rams receiver worth owning, though he doesn't have much value as long as the coaching staff keeps Sam Bradford muzzled.	vs
18		Dwayne Bowe	4 rec, 80 yards Bowe has 189 yards receiving in his past two games, 37 yards more than his previous four combined. Be wary of buying him too high at this point in the season, but he has definitely earned starting consideration against a bad Bills defense.	vs
19		Braylon Edwards	4 rec, 75 yards Edwards has scored in four of his past five games, so make sure he is back in your lineup this week coming off the Jets' bye.	vs
20		Steve Johnson	3 rec, 50 yards, 1 TD Johnson's 158-yard performance is somewhat of an outlier this season (his previous high was 66 yards) but don't discount what Johnson has done so far. He now has touchdowns in four straight games, and could be a solid WR2/3 going forward.	at
21		Steve Smith	3 rec, 45 yards, 1 TD Steve Smith's three best games this season, as well as his only two scores, have come in the three games that Matt Moore has started. He has more value going forward. However, Smith has lost the must-start status he used to enjoy.	at
22		Mike Williams	3 rec, 45 yards, 1 TD Williams has been fairly consistent this season, so he is a viable option this week if you need him.	at
23		Lee Evans	3 rec, 40 yards, 1 TD From a fantasy perspective, Evans' performance last week was better than all of his previous five games combined. While it would be foolish to expect that kind of production every week, he is a much better fantasy option with Ryan Fitzpatrick at QB.	at
24		Terrell Owens	4 rec, 65 yards Owens is enjoying his own mini-renaissance after a disappointing 2009 season. He had nine catches for 88 yards and a score last week, and was underthrown on what would have been a 39-yard touchdown.	vs
25		Mike Williams	3 rec, 40 yards, 1 TD Williams has established himself as the Seahawks' top receiver with 21 catches over the previous two weeks. He faces a tough Raiders pass defense this week, but his activity in the passing game makes him a useful option nonetheless.	at
26		Darrius Heyward-Bey	4 rec, 60 yards Heyward-Bey missed part of Sunday's game due to an illness, but he should be fine going forward. Still, Heyward-Bey has just 21 total yards over the last four weeks, so go with a more productive option.	vs
27		Anthony Armstrong	5 rec, 50 yards Armstrong has seen his role increase with Devin Thomas out of the picture in Washington. Still, as long as the passing game remains in neutral, Armstrong will struggle to be very productive.	at
28		Jabar Gaffney	5 rec, 50 yards Gaffney has recorded at least four catches and 50 yards in his last five games, so he is a good option in PPR leagues. However, his lack of touchdowns means he is not a great play this week in standard leagues.	at
29		Buster Davis	5 rec, 40 yards Davis will have some value in deeper formats if Legedu Naanee sits out again, so consider adding him if you are looking for a wide receiver.	vs
30		Larry Fitzgerald	3 rec, 50 yards Fitzgerald has not scored since Week 3 and faces a good Buccaneers pass defense, so do not expect big production out of him this week.	vs
31		Robert Meachem	3 rec, 50 yards Meachem had just two receptions last week, with the Saints offense stalling once again. Drew Brees' four interceptions certainly don't fit his character. Still, the Steelers aren't the best bounce-back matchup for either player, or anyone really.	vs
32		Mike Thomas	3 rec, 50 yards Thomas has so far been the receiver to own in the Jags' offense. He is still no better than a WR2/3 if he's in your lineup, but at least his production is consistent unlike teammate Mike Sims-Walker.	at
33		Percy Harvin	3 rec, 45 yards Nobody has benefited from Randy Moss' move to Minnesota as much as Harvin. With the former seeing plenty of double coverage, Harvin has been running free through opposing secondaries. Expect him to see more attention from now on.	at
34		Jacoby Jones	3 rec, 45 yards Jones should be completely healthy after the Texans' bye week.	at
35		Lance Moore	3 rec, 40 yards Moore caught five passes last week mostly as a safety valve for Drew Brees. Outside of a monster Week 3 performance, his numbers have largely been mediocre. He's one to avoid against the Steelers.	vs
36		Chad Ochocinco	3 rec, 40 yards Ochocinco's two biggest games this season have come when the Bengals were significantly outgunned on offense. Outside of Brandon Marshall, the Dolphins don't have a ton of firepower. In a close game, Ochocinco may struggle.	vs
37		Michael Crabtree	3 rec, 35 yards Crabtree did not do much last week, and he will have a tough time doing much in Week 8 against Champ Bailey. Look for an option with a better matchup.	vs
38		David Gettis	3 rec, 35 yards Gettis may have seized the No. 2 receiver role last week with his 8-catch, 125-yard performance. Wait for more evidence from the rookie before moving him into your starting lineup, but he is worth targeting on waivers this week.	at
39		Wes Welker	4 rec, 30 yards Welker had just four receptions for 25 yards last week in his worst output of the season. He's well off the 123-receptinon pace he set last season, but he still has plenty of value in PPR leagues.	vs
40		Roy Williams	2 rec, 40 yards Tony Romo's fractured collarbone may hurt Williams even more. The deep passing game is sure to take a big with John Kitna at quarterback. With the team at 1-5, the coaches may decide to give Dez Bryant extra reps as well.	vs
41		Deion Branch	3 rec, 30 yards Hernandez averages 59.2 yards receiving per game, but has yet to find pay dirt. Meanwhile, Rob Gronkowski has just nine receptions on the season, but three of them have been for scores. The latter looks like the preferred red-zone option.	vs
42		Roscoe Parrish	3 rec, 30 yards With Ryan Fitzpatrick completing 29 passes for 374 yards last week, there were a lot of big days in the receiving corps. Parrish's eight receptions should definitely be considered a ceiling, but he's an option in deeper PPR leagues.	at
43		Eddie Royal	3 rec, 30 yards Royal has not done much in recent weeks with the Broncos passing attack being held in check. Use a hotter option this week if available.	at
44		Kevin Walter	3 rec, 30 yards Walter was held without a catch in the Texans' last game and has not scored since Week 3. Use a different option.	at
45		Donald Driver	2 rec, 30 yards Driver was held without a catch last week for the first time since 2001 due to a sore thigh. He may not be 100 percent for Week 8 either, so consider using a different option this week if available.	at
46		Santonio Holmes	2 rec, 30 yards Holmes has been decent in his two games back, but it remains to be seen what type of production he can ultimately provide in the Jets offense. Go with a more productive option until Holmes starts putting up better numbers.	vs
47		James Jones	2 rec, 30 yards Jones had a nice game last week with Donald Driver slowed by a thigh injury. If Driver is limited again this week, Jones will have some value against a Jets team that is 22nd in the league against the pass.	at
48		Dez Bryant	2 rec, 25 yards Bryant had seven targets on Monday night, compared to three for Roy Williams. Though it's too early to draw any conclusions, the Cowboys may decide to give Bryant extra reps with the team wallowing with a 1-5 record.	vs
49		Jerricho Cotchery	2 rec, 25 yards The Packers are pretty good against the pass, so do not expect much from Cotchery as the Jets' third wide receiver.	vs
50		Steve Breaston	2 rec, 20 yards Breaston could return this week, but avoid using him coming off an injury and facing a good Buccaneers pass defense.	vs
51		Nate Burleson	2 rec, 20 yards Burleson has been able to do just enough to keep double teams away from Calvin Johnson. His upside is limited, but with 10 receptions and two touchdowns in his last two games, there is definitely value here.	vs
52		Early Doucet	2 rec, 20 yards Doucet may start again this week if Steve Breaston (knee) is unable to play, but he is not a very good fantasy option given the Cardinals' inconsistent quarterback play.	vs
53		Dexter McCluster	2 rec, 20 yards McCluster had nine touches last week (four carries, five catches) in what could be considered a sign of the coaches' growing confidence in him. There isn't much value at the moment, but he may be worth stashing on your roster if you have room.	vs
54		Louis Murphy	1 rec, 25 yards Murphy suffered a chest injury in Week 7 and his status for this week is up in the air. Murphy has a nice matchup, but he has not produced in games he has been under 100 percent. Be prepared to use a different option even if Murphy does suit up.	vs
55		Sammie Stroughter	2 rec, 20 yards Stroughter is now the Buccaneers' third receiver, so even though he has been decent the last three weeks, use another option.	at
56		Nate Washington	2 rec, 20 yards Washington has caught just one pass in each of the last three games and has a tough matchup, so avoid using him this week.	at
57		Arrelious Benn	1 rec, 20 yards Benn started last week's game, but he was held to just one catch. Benn's value has increased a bit due to his promotion, but he will not be worth a start until he starts producing in the passing game.	at
58		Josh Morgan	2 rec, 15 yards Morgan continues to catch a couple passes a game, but he is not doing enough to be a fantasy factor at this point.	vs
59		Deon Butler	1 rec, 15 yards Butler has picked up his production in recent weeks, but he is only a marginal fantasy option this week against a good Raiders pass defense.	at
60		Mike Sims-Walker	1 rec, 15 yards Sims-Walker has just 11 receptions since Week 2. While a David Garrard (concussion) return would certainly help, he is still a major disappointment relative to what his expectations were before the season.	at
61		Legedu Naanee	1 rec, 5 yards Naanee could return this week, but he was not doing enough prior to the injury to warrant a start even if he does suit up.	vs

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